The Demon-Slaying Grandmaster

Chapter 481 Chaos Clock

Li Jingxiao had considered that if all else failed, he could simply become a disciple of the Western Religion.

But even so, it's a choice made out of necessity.

Of course, if the benefits are sufficient, Li Jingxiao would not mind becoming a follower of the West.

He might become a vice leader, or even a Buddha in the future.

Simply offering yourself up makes you seem worthless.

The Taoist Master Zhunti also held Li Jingxiao in high regard, and was extremely polite and amiable upon meeting him.

Li Jingxiao immediately felt relieved.

While busy returning the gifts, he also brought over Shiji, Fairy Caiyun, and Qiongxiao to introduce them to Zhunti.

The three women already knew that Zhunti was a Western saint.

They treated Zhunti with utmost respect.

After all, even Qiongxiao understood the principle that "a sage cannot be deceived".

Moreover, Zhunti is on the same level as their three masters.

Respecting Zhunti is equivalent to respecting Tongtian Jiaozhu.

Of course, if you anger Qiongxiao, this girl won't care whether you're a saint or not.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to launch a sneak attack on Laozi.

Then Laozi suppressed him with the Wind and Fire Futon.

But at this time, before the Three Pure Ones had fallen out, even if Qiongxiao had a thousand times the courage, she wouldn't dare to disrespect the Sage.

Li Jingxiao's actions left Zhunti Daoist quite helpless.

He was absolutely certain that he could forcibly convert Li Jingxiao to the Western religion.

However, they had to consider Li Jingxiao's status as the husband of the three female disciples of the Tongtian Sect Leader.

Even though they are not yet married, they are, in fact, Daoist partners.

Within the Taoist community, the acceptance of Taoist couples is more stable and intimate than that of husband and wife.

So after much deliberation, Daoist Zhunti finally gave up the idea of ​​taking action.

Instead, he began to cultivate a good relationship with Li Jingxiao, hoping to establish a positive connection first.

There might be a chance to bring Li Jingxiao into the group in the future.

Li Jingxiao was secretly delighted by Zhunti's actions.

The old man must have recognized Li Jingxiao, who not only practiced the "Eight-Nine Arcane Arts," but also possessed a high level of skill and mastery in the art.

So after testing him with words, he indeed began to explain the "Eight-Nine Mysterious Techniques" to Li Jingxiao.

In the world of Investiture of the Gods, Yang Jian explicitly stated that this divine skill was a divine skill of the Chan Sect.

It has absolutely no connection with Western religions or Buddhism.

However, when Zhunti Daoist met Yuan Hong, the leader of the Seven Monsters of Meishan, he left Yuan Hong with a copy of the "Eight-Nine Arcane Arts".

Of course, this profound skill manual is not the complete version.

This is how Yuan Hong became proficient in the transformation techniques of the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts, making him Yang Jian's strongest opponent.

Unfortunately, it was all self-taught, and the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts left by Zhunti lacked the method of cultivating the soul.

Of course, there are also rumors that Yuan Hong learned his skills from Yang Jian's master, Yu Ding Zhenren.

However, when Li Jingxiao listened to the Taoist Zhunti explain the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts, he spoke with great clarity and understanding.

Even if we only talk about the art of transformation and the methods of physical cultivation.

Li Jingxiao was still certain that Yuan Hong's profound skill must have been secretly left to him by Zhunti.

Unfortunately, the secret technique left to Yuan Hong was not the original; otherwise, Yang Jian would most likely have been unable to defeat Yuan Hong.

Li Jingxiao only listened to the Taoist Zhunti preach for seven days.

The "Eight-Nine Arcane Arts" level jumped from the fifth level (76.7/300) to the fifth level (146.7/300).
In other words, when a sage preaches, one gains 10 skill points per day.

Overjoyed, Li Jingxiao held onto Zhunti Daoist tightly.

Of course, Li Jingxiao wasn't stupid; he knew he couldn't force Zhunti to stay.

However, in the world of Journey to the West, he heard a lot about the techniques and doctrines of Mount Ling from Guanyin Bodhisattva.

So it might be difficult to fool Zhunti Daoist, but using the methods of Mount Ling to keep Zhunti is very simple.

Even Zhunti felt that Li Jingxiao was truly destined to be associated with the Western religion.

Otherwise, without anyone to teach him, how could he possibly grasp the Western teachings to such a profound degree by relying solely on his own understanding?

The two had their own thoughts, but their relationship became increasingly amicable.

Every day they either discuss philosophy or drink alcohol.

This made Shi Ji Caiyun and Qiong Xiao worry that their husbands might actually join the Western religion.

Fortunately, Li Jingxiao has made it clear that he has no intention of becoming a disciple or joining a religion for the time being.

The three women were then somewhat relieved.

Although Zhunti was a saint, he was quite fond of the several kinds of immortal wines in Li Jingxiao's hands.

Especially the Taiqing Immortal Brew, one cup of this stuff is enough to make most people drunk and pass out.

But for the Daoist Zhunti, any wine that could make him drunk was a good wine.

Sometimes, when I explained the Western religion to Li Jingxiao, he would agree with me repeatedly.

When Zhunti was in a good mood, he didn't even need Li Jingxiao to urge him to drink; the old man would just laugh and pour the wine into his mouth.

Although Zhunti is highly skilled and has an absurdly high alcohol tolerance, ten or eight jars of Taiqing Immortal Wine can still get the old man drunk.

Zhunti would always get himself drunk, enjoying a rare moment of blissful ignorance and carefree bliss.

This also gave Li Jingxiao the opportunity to determine the true strength of Zhunti.

The thought of a whopping 103 million experience points made Li Jingxiao unable to muster the desire to fight Zhunti.

It's not that we lack the courage to fight, but the gap in skill level is simply too large, making it essentially pointless.

No wonder they say, "Everyone below a sage is but an ant."

Fortunately, Li Jingxiao wasn't without any trump cards.

I've been farming Donghuang Taiyi in map 210 for almost a year, but I still can't defeat him because he has the Donghuang Bell, also known as the Chaos Bell.

But I don't know if it was because of the saint Zhunti who preached to me every day that good fortune came to me.

In the second month of Zhunti's sermon, Li Jingxiao used every means at his disposal and finally defeated Taiyi.

I successfully obtained the Eastern Emperor Bell, also known as the 'Chaos Bell'.

However, no matter how good this treasure was, Li Jingxiao dared not take it out to use it unless it was a matter of life and death.

Although there is no Chaos Bell in the world of Investiture of the Gods.

But this treasure is one of the ten most precious innate treasures in the primordial world.

Its power is astonishing.

Its defense is comparable to Laozi's innate treasure, the Taiji Diagram.

In terms of attack power, it should not be inferior to the Pangu Banner of the Primordial Celestial Venerable.

It might even be more powerful than the Pangu Banner.

In the primordial world, Donghuang Taiyi relied on the Chaos Bell to withstand the attacks of several Ancestral Witches all by himself.

In the end, although Taiyi died, only Houtu Niangniang remained of the Twelve Ancestral Witches.

It was precisely because the demon race and the witch race were both severely weakened that the human race flourished in the prehistoric world.

Otherwise, it would be virtually impossible for the human race to become the protagonist of the world.

After all, the demon and witch races in the primordial world were so powerful that even the Three Pure Ones had to give way.

The treasure that could wipe out the entire witch clan must be incredibly powerful.

Once this treasure is revealed, even the most shameless of saints, like Zhunti, would definitely snatch it up upon seeing it.

Even the Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, and Jieyin, as well as other primordial deities, would definitely covet this treasure.

After obtaining this treasure, Li Jingxiao upgraded it to +9 without hesitation, and then upgraded it to a celestial artifact.

Li Jingxiao had a vague feeling that the treasures obtained through the game, no matter how powerful they were, were still valuable.

But in reality, it's probably not as powerful as the Chaos Bell from the primordial world. However, even if it's only seventy or eighty percent of that level, it's still an extraordinary treasure.

Of course, this is just Li Jingxiao's guess, before he has seen the real Chaos Bell.

Even Li Jingxiao himself couldn't determine which of the two magical treasures was more powerful.

After a period of instruction and communication, Zhunti naturally became more and more satisfied and fond of Li Jingxiao.

However, although he was eager to recruit Li Jingxiao into the Western Religion, he was unwilling to force Li Jingxiao.

So that one's body may be in the West, but one's heart may not be there.

Perhaps they harbor resentment and are secretly plotting how to destroy Western religion.

Zhunti was fooled by Li Jingxiao and actually stayed in Chentang Pass for a full three months.

Although I don't preach every day, and I don't always teach Li Jingxiao the "Eight-Nine Mysterious Techniques".

However, during these three months, Li Jingxiao still managed to cultivate this divine skill to the fifth level (298.7 million/300 million) with the help of Zhunti.

If Li Jingxiao is willing, he can successfully break through to the sixth level in just a few days.

Upon reaching this state, one attains a flawless true body, impervious to all laws.

It would definitely be no problem to withstand powerful offensive weapons like the Heaven-Turning Seal and the Purple Lightning Hammer.

However, Li Jingxiao dared not upgrade this profound skill while Zhunti was present.

If this old guy gets agitated, he might just recklessly drag me to the Western Paradise.

Since Yang Jian has become a protector of the Taoist sect, Li Jingxiao's future mastery of the "Eight-Nine Arcane Arts" will inevitably surpass that of Yang Jian.

If Li Jingxiao really became the protector of the Western Religion, then Zhunti and Jieyin would probably be laughing in their sleep.

Unfortunately, after acquiring the Chaos Bell, Li Jingxiao felt even more confident.

Their attitude towards Zhunti was no longer as cautious and fearful as before.

Moreover, after the Investiture of the Gods, the Grandmaster Hongjun forcibly ordered the saints not to show themselves easily.

In other words, when the era of sages no longer exists, Li Jingxiao is confident that he will definitely become one of the most powerful people below the level of sages.

With the Chaos Bell in hand, he might become the number one person below the sage.

That will be the time to truly be carefree and at ease.

Perhaps, even some sages would have to beg him for favors.

With this thought in mind, Li Jingxiao suddenly felt that he needed to do everything he could to learn more powerful Taoist techniques and supernatural abilities from Zhunti and other saints.

Otherwise, you might not have the chance to learn it in the future.

Thinking about it this way, Li Jingxiao hoped even more to keep Zhunti.

But before Li Jingxiao could even think of a way to fool Zhunti...

To get more benefits from him.

This old fellow actually took the initiative to bid farewell to Li Jingxiao.

Li Jingxiao was stunned for a moment, then shocked.

Something must have happened in the secret passage, otherwise, given Zhunti's personality, how could he have left so easily after spending so much time on himself?

Li Jingxiao was only surprised and showed no joy, which made Zhunti secretly gratified.

Otherwise, if Li Jingxiao heard that Zhunti was leaving, he would show a hint of joy.

This would immediately make Zhunti feel that Li Jingxiao's previous actions were all a lie and a deception.

The consequences could be severe.

Before leaving, Zhunti repeatedly told Li Jingxiao that if it wasn't necessary, he should stay at home or in the mountains to meditate quietly.

Li Jingxiao immediately understood that this was a warning to him not to go out and cause trouble.

To avoid accidentally getting caught up in the conflict between the Chan and Jie sects.

For a moment, Li Jingxiao was actually somewhat grateful.

Zhunti was the first great master who seriously taught and cared for him after he came into this world.

For a moment, Li Jingxiao was indeed quite moved.

Just thinking about how the Western world will be ruled by the Buddha, who is actually a Taoist priest, in the future is unbearable.

Li Jingxiao quickly dismissed the idea.

Given enough time, Li Jingxiao was confident that he would be no less than the future Buddha.

If you can be on equal footing, who would want to be someone else's subordinate?

Furthermore, Zhunti and Jieyin made a great vow in order to become saints.

These all need to be repaid.

Moreover, not only do Cundi and Jieyin have to repay this karmic debt, but people in the Western world will most likely also have to repay this karmic debt and merit.

This displeased Li Jingxiao.

Why should I help others pay off their debts when I haven't gotten any benefits myself?
So Li Jingxiao swallowed back the words that were about to come out.

This left Zhunti somewhat disappointed, and he could only sigh inwardly, 'The time hasn't come yet.'

As for Li Jingxiao, he is determined and will not be easily morally blackmailed or swayed by gratitude or emotion.

Zhunti was not angry at all; on the contrary, he felt that Li Jingxiao's future achievements would definitely be even greater.
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After seeing Zhunti off, Li Jingxiao pondered for a long time before guessing that it was very likely that Jiang Ziya had gone down the mountain.

Moreover, Jiang Ziya's descent from the mountain also meant that Shen Gongbao had also descended the mountain.

Given Zhunti's personality, he might have already gone to deceive Shen Gongbao.

Li Jingxiao did not rush to Chaoge, but instead used the "Mysterious Light Technique".

After scanning back and forth across Chaoge, it was finally confirmed a few days later that Jiang Ziya had indeed descended the mountain and entered Chaoge.

Only then did I feel relieved.

However, at this time, Jiang Ziya was not only full of vigor, but also felt that he had no hope of becoming an immortal.

But no matter what, he has cultivated Taoism for many years and still has some skills.

Therefore, Jiang Ziya never imagined that one day he would be so poor that he couldn't even afford to get married.

As for making a name for oneself in the Yin-Shang court, that was out of the question.

However, Li Jingxiao guessed that Jiang Ziya's first appearance in Chaoge was not for the purpose of becoming an official.

Instead, they were observing the situation in Chaoge and the imperial court, while also waiting for the right opportunity.

After all, King Wen, Ji Chang, was still imprisoned in Chaoge at this time, and Jiang Ziya needed an opportunity to serve as an advisor to a wise ruler.

Moreover, judging by the time, it seems that there are still several years before Ji Chang returns to Xiqi.

Therefore, Li Jingxiao was not in a hurry to see Jiang Zi.

The best opportunity to act will come when Jiang Ziya falls from grace.

So Li Jingxiao continued to teach Nezha and Ao Bing as always.

He played with his wife and practiced cultivation at the same time.

He then confidently prepared to upgrade the "Eight-Nine Arcane Arts".

After seven days of seclusion, his profound skill successfully broke through to the sixth level.

Li Jingxiao immediately felt that his strength had increased by at least 100%.

If he were to encounter Sun Wukong and Yang Jian at this moment, even if the two of them joined forces, they would be overwhelmed by him.

Furthermore, to demonstrate the defensive capabilities of his physical body, Li Jingxiao also took out the +9 Immortal Weapon, the Purple Lightning Hammer.

He smashed a hammer down on his own head.

With a loud clang, the Purple Lightning Hammer unleashed countless bolts of lightning, yet Li Jingxiao's head remained unharmed.

This instantly filled Li Jingxiao with ecstatic joy.

Moreover, at this point, as long as the soul remains intact, the physical body truly can be 'indestructible'.

Not only is its defense unparalleled, but it will also actively repair itself no matter how serious the injury.

Even if you are beaten to a pulp, your body will repair itself.

It can be said that Li Jingxiao is currently the most difficult person to kill in this world below the level of a sage.

(End of this chapter)