Start from a baby to become a Taoist

Chapter 407 The Truth About Ancient Books
The senior brother, who was observing Xu Ran's trial, couldn't help but nod in approval upon seeing how irritable the monkey was.

"What is recorded in the study is indeed true!"

The second senior brother looked at the eldest senior brother and asked with some curiosity.

"Senior Brother, what other deeds of this monkey are recorded in the ancient books in the study?"

Only the eldest disciple is allowed to enter the study of the nine-story pagoda to consult various ancient books.

The reason why the second senior brother knew about the existence of this monkey was because it was also recorded in ancient books outside, but only briefly and without any specific events.

Therefore, he only knew that the monkeys existed, but he didn't actually know what they had done.

The eldest brother stared at the monkey in the arena, remained silent for a moment, and then spoke.

"This monkey, even in the beginning of time, was a creature that inspired fear in people."

Back then, it was incredibly arrogant. Relying on its powerful cultivation, it forced the Heavenly Court to grant it an official position and even disrupted a Heavenly Court meeting, causing chaos in the Heavenly Court.

If the Heavenly Court hadn't had such a strong foundation back then, the Origin Realm would probably have been in chaos long ago.

Ultimately, if it weren't for his master interceding on his behalf, allowing him to suppress the Nether Abyss, the resentment of most people would have been appeased!

Suppress the Abyss!
Upon hearing these four words, the second senior brother and the junior sister's eyes widened instantly.

What kind of existence is the Abyss?
That is the most dangerous place in the Origin Realm. Even the Human Emperor Bell from the beginning of time was corrupted there.

result.

You're saying this monkey in front of you can actually suppress the Abyss of the Underworld?!

The word "suppression" carries significant weight.

What level of suppression qualifies as repression?

That was a person who made all the creatures in the Abyss afraid to show their faces.

The fact that this monkey could suppress the Nether Abyss all by itself is enough to show just how powerful its cultivation and abilities are!
Moreover, don't forget that there is more than one such person in the Heavenly Court organization!
This is enough to show just how powerful the Heavenly Court, an existence that appeared not long after the creation of heaven and earth, truly is!
"but."

As he spoke, the eldest brother looked puzzled.

According to ancient records in the library, after this monkey went to suppress the Netherworld, it never reappeared until the Heavenly Court was destroyed.

Ancient books only record it up to this point; I never expected it to appear here!

At this moment, the eldest disciple was also very curious.

Before today, he thought that as the senior disciple, he could freely read the ancient books in the nine-story pagoda's library.

The answer that couldn't be found in ancient books was initially thought to be because it wasn't recorded in them, or perhaps the Nine-Story Pagoda itself didn't know the truth.

But now it seems that it was because his authority was not high enough.

Above him, the senior disciple of the nine-story tower, there are even more powerful beings.

This being is Xu Ran, who is currently undergoing the trial.

If Xu Ran really completes the trial, he might be able to enter the library of the nine-story tower. With his authority, he might actually be able to see all the secrets of the Origin Realm!

Thinking of this, the senior brother's eyes suddenly turned fervent, and he was eagerly anticipating Xu Ran's successful completion of the trial.

Xu Ran, in the arena, was unaware of his senior brother's expectations of him, nor did he know that he was already a highly sought-after person in his senior brother's eyes.

At present, he is still focused on the trial in front of him.

After a while.

Xu Ran removed the rubble that was pressing down on him, gripped the wooden stick that had just been launched, and stood on the ground.

"call!"

He exhaled a long breath and cleaned off all the dust that had settled on his body.

Now it knows just how strong this monkey in front of it really is.

If it weren't for its powerful regenerative abilities, it would have been embedded in the ground long ago, smashed into a pulp by the blows.

The monkey, exuding murderous intent, was astonished to see that Xu Ran, despite taking a blow from its staff, was still able to stand up unharmed.

Moreover, it appears that he is completely unharmed!
This is the greatest insult to him.

Without giving Xu Ran any chance to catch his breath, the short body, gripping the wooden stick, vanished once more.

The monkey had disappeared from Xu Ran's sight.

Upon seeing this, Xu Ran gripped the wooden stick in his hand tightly and immediately became alert.

At the same time, the passive skill [Wind Control] was activated, allowing me to experience the wind in the arena.

Although this monkey is extremely fast and has immense strength.

However, once you dodge its attack, no amount of power will help.

Having mastered the [Wind Control Technique], even though he can't use his supernatural powers now, his body's perception of the wind has reached a very high level.

He can detect even the slightest movement of the wind.

after all.

No matter how fast this monkey is, its appearance will inevitably create a gust of wind.

As soon as the wind stirs, Xu Ran, who is extremely sensitive to wind, can detect it immediately and avoid it.

as predicted.

"call--"

A strand of hair at Xu Ran's temple was gently stirred by the wind, barely moving.

This anomaly made Xu Ran realize what was happening instantly.

At that moment, he gripped the wooden stick tightly and slammed it into the ground. The immense force propelled his body backward rapidly.

next moment.

"boom--"

A loud bang was heard right where Xu Ran had just been standing, sending rubble and dust flying everywhere.

Amidst the dust, a short, hunched figure emerged, its immense power shattering the ground, sending rubble flying into the air.

The figure in the dust is a monkey.

now.

Its eyes glowed red and flickered constantly.

Clearly, Xu Ran's avoidance angered it greatly.

This is equivalent to a human being, as insignificant as an ant, escaping right under one's nose.

This is a huge insult to it.

Simultaneously.

Xu Ran, who had been sent flying backward, quickly regained his footing, his gaze fearless as he met the monkey's glowing red eyes.

Xu Ran's successful escape was a huge embarrassment for this once powerful creature, especially since there was someone outside who knew its history and was laughing at it.

In an attempt to regain his lost face, the monkey didn't pause for a moment. Gripping his wooden stick tightly, he stepped over the flying pebbles and attacked Xu Ran with lightning speed.

The monkey in the air was already incredibly fast, and using the pebbles as a springboard made it even faster.

In less than a breath, his entire body was in front of Xu Ran.

"Hey——"

Immediately, the monkey roared and launched an attack like a storm, its wooden stick transforming into countless afterimages, raining down on Xu Ran.

The monkey was extremely agile, and with countless pebbles in the air aiding it, it could easily change direction in the air.

For a while.

Xu Ran was attacked from all sides by the monkeys like a storm. Each attack was extremely flexible and tricky, making it impossible to defend against!

Even so.

but.

Xu Ran was no pushover either.

After all, he had previously undergone trials in fist techniques, leg techniques, sword techniques, and spear techniques, and although he could not completely block all of the monkey's attacks.

However, it's still perfectly fine to withstand about 80% of the damage.

after all.

The monkey's attack speed has increased, which means its strength has decreased.

Given Xu Ran's current physical recovery speed, he can recover quickly in the blink of an eye.

Thus, what should have been an overwhelming situation became an 80/20 split thanks to Xu Ran's previous trial experience and his terrifying physical recovery.

Monkey 8, Xu Ran 2.

"puff--"

"puff--"

"puff--"

"puff--"

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For a short time, the arena was filled with the sound of wooden sticks striking flesh.

By this time, Xu Ran had lost count of how many times he had been hit by the monkey's stick, each time leaving his body covered in bruises.

Even his clothes had been reduced to shreds by the constant blows from the monkey's stick.

Xu Ran's tender body was completely exposed to everyone.

Under these conditions, one can better see what kind of torment Xu Ran's body has undergone.

Each time the monkey's stick grazed his body, a hideous scar would appear, and blood would flow freely.

But soon, these scars will heal and the bleeding will stop.

Even the three of them, who had lived through countless years, were deeply impressed by Xu Ran's willpower upon witnessing such a scene.

"Xu Ran is exceptionally talented, meticulous, and determined. I really can't understand what kind of accident could have prevented him from passing the trial!"

The second senior brother's tone was full of praise.

His Black Flame Body is a special physique, and his physical strength is also extremely powerful.

Moreover, in ancient times, cultivating the physical body was the simplest method for him.

But it is also the most painful method.

Back then, immortal herbs that could temper the body were everywhere. As long as your willpower was strong enough to withstand the process of the immortal herbs transforming your body, you could become a strong person.

It's easier said than done.

Countless people fail and give up at the very first step of physical training.

This shows how painful the process of tempering the physical body is.

just now.

The pain Xu Ran suffered from being struck with the wooden stick was no less than that he experienced when his body was being tempered.

On the contrary, Xu Ran was still bleeding profusely.

What's even more agonizing is that Xu Ran's physical body is constantly being repaired.

Repairing the physical body only restores it to its optimal state, but it does not mean that the pain will disappear.

Every time the monkey's stick struck Xu Ran, it was an immense torment!

When the junior sister saw Xu Ran being tortured like this, a trace of heartache appeared in her eyes.

"Xu Ran."

She clenched her fists, unable to speak for a long time.

At this moment, the eldest brother was also staring at Xu Ran, watching him fight hard and hone his staff skills, and shook his head helplessly.

"I'm not as good as him!"

Now, as the senior disciple of the nine-story giant tower, he could tell at a glance that Xu Ran was constantly honing his staff skills.

Moreover, the results are remarkable.

Previously, the odds of Monkey and Xu Ran winning were 80/20.

So now it's a 70/30 split!
Xu Ran's progress is rapid!

Immediately, the senior brother recalled Xu Ran's previous experience of passing the trial.

"Ah--"

He couldn't help but burst out laughing.

He seemed to have a premonition of what a miserable state the monkey, who was so energetic now, would become when Xu Ran mastered the staff technique.

In the arena.

The monkey's staff continued to strike Xu Ran mercilessly.

Even so, despite suffering such immense pain, Xu Ran did not put down the wooden stick in his hand; instead, his eyes became even more determined.

He gritted his teeth, his mind racing as he defended and dodged, his golden eyes analyzing and dissecting the monkey's stick techniques and attack routes.

next moment.

A complete, broken-down manual of staff techniques appeared in Xu Ran's mind.

This manual of staff techniques originated entirely from the staff techniques of monkeys.

Through continuous analysis, Xu Ran gradually discovered the subtle patterns of the Monkey Stick Technique.

Swing the stick.

Barrel.

Picking sticks.

Chopping stick.

Broomstick.

A stick.

As time went on, Xu Ran incorporated these disassembled staff techniques into his own defense.

"hack--"

Not long after, Xu Ran suddenly shouted.

"Snapped--"

The next moment, a crisp sound of wooden sticks colliding rang out.

I saw.

The monkey, with its small, thin body and a wooden stick in its hand, swung it fiercely at Xu Ran's head.

At this moment, Xu Ran focused his gaze on the top of his head, steadily blocking the monkey's chopping stick.

"Hehe!" Once he had successfully defended against the monkey's staff technique, Xu Ran immediately burst out laughing. "You should change your staff technique. This one is useless against me!"

After saying that, Xu Ran exerted force with both hands, and the huge pushing force pushed the monkey's wooden stick away.

The monkey's entire body tumbled a few times in the air before landing smoothly.

The first thing he did was stare at Xu Ran with his red-glowing eyes.

Its eyes were filled with disbelief!

It never imagined that a human who was always being beaten could predict its stick techniques.

Although it is a monkey, it has always used a wooden stick and practiced stick techniques since it began cultivating Taoism.

Moreover, it has no stick techniques; it relies entirely on the player's own improvisation.

All it knew was that when it attacked Xu Ran, it prioritized speed and sacrificed a large portion of its power.

Moreover, this attack method was indeed very effective, and Xu Ran suffered varying degrees of damage to different parts of his body.

If it weren't for his incredibly fast physical recovery, Xu Ran would have been reduced to a pile of minced meat long ago.

result!

How long has it been?

My stick technique was predicted!
As a monkey whose primary skill is using a stick, I can't believe it!

Xu Ran stared fearlessly at the monkey in front of him, as if he could see through its thoughts, and then spoke.

"The biggest difference between humans and monkeys is that humans have intelligence, while monkeys are just animals!"

Xu Ran is human, and he understands the principles of integration, thus discovering the monkey's shortcomings.

A monkey is essentially just an animal that relies solely on instinct, even if it is surrounded by a powerful being.

But how much time has passed?

Moreover, it went to suppress the Netherworld back then, and who knows how much time has passed? Is the one before us really it?
It's normal to have little intelligence!
(End of this chapter)