The Demon-Slaying Grandmaster

Chapter 453 Willing to admit defeat
Don't assume that the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect are upright and honorable, or that they are righteous and noble.

They've done plenty of things like sneak attacks, assassinations, and going back on their word.

Therefore, Li Jingxiao became more vigilant.

Suddenly, a thought struck me.

Smiling, he looked at Taiyi Zhenren and said, "For the sake of the Heavenly Venerable, it's not impossible to return your treasure."

I'd even give both of your treasures back to you.

After speaking, he looked at Chi Jingzi.

Seeing this, Chi Jingzi's heart skipped a beat, and he almost pulled out the Yin-Yang Mirror.

The only worry is that even if Li Jingxiao is killed, there's no way to keep Fairy Caiyun and Shiji alive.

That's why they haven't launched a sneak attack yet.

Li Jingxiao only glanced at Chi Jingzi before turning his gaze back to Taiyi Zhenren.

He continued, "How about I make a bet with you and your fellow disciples?"

At this moment, Master Taiyi only wanted to get back the Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover as soon as possible, but Li Jingxiao wouldn't give it to him, and he didn't have enough strength to snatch it back.

He could only nod helplessly, thinking he should listen to what Li Jingxiao had to say first.

Li Jingxiao smiled and looked at Chi Jingzi again, "I've heard that you have a magical artifact called the Yin-Yang Mirror."

I, this humble Taoist, will bet you that I will stand still and let the Yin-Yang Mirror attack me.

If I am not skilled enough and die, I will naturally return the two magical treasures.

If I have nothing else to do, I will return one item as well.

Upon hearing this, the other four people present immediately understood that Li Jingxiao wanted the Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover.

However, despite these thoughts, he was ultimately concerned about the growing power of the Chan sect.

He was even more worried that Yuanshi Tianzun, this saint, might not be virtuous and might use his saintly status to cause him trouble.

But if one wins the bet on this treasure, then the Primordial Celestial Venerable will have no reason or excuse to interfere.

Sages have always valued face above all else.

It's impossible to slap myself in the face for a mere innate spiritual treasure.

Not to mention that with the Investiture of the Gods imminent, the consequence of breaking faith with people is that no one will dare to contact the Chan Sect.

That would be too high a price to pay.

Even if Li Jingxiao robbed him of all the magical treasures, such as the Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover, the Universe Ring, the Chaos Ribbon, the Wind and Fire Wheels, and the Fire-Tipped Spear, he wouldn't bother him again.

Taiyi Zhenren certainly wanted to give it a try, but he wasn't sure he could succeed.

As for Chi Jingzi, he wasn't worried at all that Li Jingxiao would go back on his word.

Or they might cause him trouble.

After all, the stakes are Taiyi Zhenren's two treasures, but the decision is ultimately up to Taiyi Zhenren himself.

In case Li Jingxiao is able to defend against the Yin-Yang Mirror, Taiyi Zhenren might blame him, Chijingzi, in the future.

So Chi Jingzi shrugged at Taiyi Zhenren and said, "Junior brother, of course I'll help you."

"You say you're betting, so I'll do it."

Taiyi Zhenren sighed inwardly, but did not blame Chijingzi.

Ultimately, it's a decision you have to make yourself.

After much hesitation, he finally gritted his teeth and nodded.

Moreover, he also had an idea in mind. Li Jingxiao had mentioned before that he had a powerful technique that he wanted to pass on to Nezha.

Before coming to compete, he only said that he would test Li Jingxiao's skills first.

Since it wasn't mentioned that Li Jingxiao was highly skilled, they agreed to let Nezha become his disciple.

Then we can talk.

Seeing that Taiyi Zhenren nodded, Chijingzi then took out the Yin-Yang Mirror.

Upon seeing this treasure, Li Jingxiao secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Although both the game version of the Yin-Yang Mirror in his hand and the one in Chi Jingzi's hand are precious mirrors, their styles are somewhat different.

At this moment, he had already thought it through when he would take out the Yin-Yang Mirror in his hand in the future.

Just like the story the monkey told when he tricked the Golden Horn and Silver Horn.

It is said that this precious mirror originally consisted of two pieces, one male and one female.

As for whether others believe it or not, that is their business.

As for Li Jingxiao's confidence in not being afraid of the Yin-Yang Mirror, firstly, it was due to his +9 Taiyi Five Smoke Silk, a top-grade acquired spiritual treasure.

It can resist all kinds of evil magic and strange treasures, and block wind, thunder, water and fire.

Secondly, he was wearing a +9 Immortal Artifact, the Eight Trigrams Purple Ribbon Immortal Robe, which reduced spell damage by 90%.

It can also counter the Five Elements Immortal Arts and deflect most attacks with golden light protecting the body.

It is a truly top-tier defensive treasure.

Secondly, Li Jingxiao knew very well that the Yin-Yang Mirror attacked the soul.

Within his own soul, there was also a +9 celestial artifact version of the Golden Sun Wheel protecting it.

The third is the "Eight-Nine Arcane Arts", which is now at the fourth level (91/100).

It has been upgraded to the fifth level (1.2/300 million).

The physical body is immortal and can transform into all things.

It also possesses the supernatural powers of having three heads and eight arms, and being able to manifest the heavens and the earth.

In terms of defense, the indestructible body has stronger defensive capabilities.

Li Jingxiao estimated that even if he stood still and let Sun Wukong hit him with his golden cudgel, the monkey wouldn't be able to hurt him.

Since his physical body is so strong, to attack his soul, one must first break through this unique defensive treasure—his physical body.

Physical defense is Li Jingxiao's third layer of defense.

The Nikkin Wheel is the fourth layer.

The first layer is the 'Taiyi Five Smoke Silk'.

With the addition of the +9 Immortal Artifact Eight Trigrams Purple Ribbon Immortal Robe, it already has the function of reducing spell damage by 90%.

Li Jingxiao refused to believe that the Yin-Yang Mirror could truly harm his soul.

As expected, Li Jingxiao stood still and nodded to Chi Jingzi, who was holding the Yin-Yang Mirror.

The red side of the precious mirror faced me, and a divine light shone down upon me.

The speed was ridiculously fast, but the divine light was instantly blocked by the colorful clouds and smoke.

Upon seeing the five-colored clouds and smoke, Chi Jingzi and Taiyi Zhenren exclaimed in surprise.

'A top-grade spiritual treasure acquired through the postnatal process?'

Li Jingxiao pursed his lips, realizing he had spent a long time estimating.

I felt that with four layers of defense, I should be quite safe.

Unexpectedly, the Yin-Yang Mirror, with its great reputation, couldn't even break through its first layer of defense.

But Li Jingxiao forgot that although the Yin-Yang Mirror was powerful, it was not a weapon for attack in the strict sense.

Targeting the soul doesn't necessarily mean having high attack power.

It could even be said that this treasure's attack power against protective magic items is actually not that great.

It seems so powerful, but the soul is more fragile than the physical body.

They are also more easily injured by magical artifacts.

Taiyi Zhenren and Chijingzi looked at the Yin-Yang Mirror, but no matter what they did, they could not break through the five-colored cloud of smoke.

His expression darkened involuntarily.

Chi Jingzi has always regarded the Yin-Yang Mirror as his trump card.

It has a connotation of 'being arrogant because of one's wealth'.

But they did not know that "magical treasures are ultimately external things, and those who do not cultivate their true nature will eventually fall into calamity."

Or rather, most disciples of the Chan Sect have this problem.

Seeing that the Yin-Yang Mirror couldn't harm Li Jingxiao, Chi Jingzi immediately hatched a wicked plan.

He winked at Taiyi Zhenren, signaling the two of them to launch a sneak attack simultaneously.

Unexpectedly, Taiyi Zhenren shook his head directly.

He bowed deeply and said, "Master, I am willing to accept defeat in this bet."

Taiyi Zhenren was much more rational than Chijingzi. Firstly, he still hoped to get back the two treasures by relying on Nezha.

There's no need to risk your life.

Secondly, neither of the two brothers' magical weapons could harm Li Jingxiao.

Even if they all launch a sneak attack at the same time, they will most likely still not be able to hurt him.

Even if we can hurt him, if we can't kill him, then we'll be in big trouble.

There's even a chance he might be killed by Li Jingxiao.

At that time, even their teacher, Yuanshi Tianzun, would have no reason or excuse to avenge their fellow disciples.

(End of this chapter)