The Demon-Slaying Grandmaster

Chapter 515 One Against Fourteen

The Eight-Nine Arcane Arts, as a protective divine skill of the Xuanmen (Taoist sect), has actually always been in the hands of Yuanshi Tianzun (Primordial Heavenly Venerable).

None of Laozi's or Tongtian Jiaozhu's disciples practiced this divine skill.

Of course, the fact that no disciples practiced it does not mean that Laozi and Tongtian Jiaozhu were unaware of this divine skill.

There are two theories about the origin of the "Eight-Nine Arcane Arts".

One is the protective divine skill passed down by the Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

The other one is a divine skill that the Three Pure Ones developed together when they were cultivating Taoism together on Kunlun Mountain. It was a skill that focused on cultivating the physical body.

However, although it is a divine skill based on the physical body, it does not mean that one cannot cultivate other spells.

This skill is indeed powerful, but it is also incredibly difficult to master.

Moreover, Li Jingxiao basically did not believe the rumors that the Nine Revolutions of the Mysterious Technique could lead to physical sainthood.

Unless this divine skill was truly passed down from the Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

Otherwise, Li Jingxiao felt the possibility was extremely small.

It's not even possible.

Moreover, Li Jingxiao consulted Laozi in Journey to the West.

Laozi's answer at the time was somewhat ambiguous, which shows that in Journey to the West, it would be difficult to cultivate this divine skill to the level of Laozi.

As for how the "Eight-Nine Arcane Arts" was stolen by the Taoist Zhunti, secretly compiled into a book, and given to Yuan Hong in the Investiture of the Gods.

Only Master Zhunti himself knows the answer.

However, Yuan Hongxue's "Eight-Nine Arcane Arts" is indeed an incomplete version.

Li Jingxiao himself cultivated this divine skill to the sixth level.

His level and progress are far superior to Yuan Hong's.

Therefore, when Li Jingxiao used the excuse of instructing Yuan Hong on martial arts and Taoist techniques, he could easily see Yuan Hong's cultivation level and strength in the "Eight-Nine Arcane Arts".

However, although Yuan Hong's "Eight-Nine Arcane Arts" lacked the supernatural power of "Law of Heaven and Earth", it did not have a significant impact on Yuan Hong's strength.

To put it bluntly, as long as you don't encounter Yang Jian, who also practices the "Eight-Nine Arcane Arts".

Even without a powerful move like "Heaven and Earth Manifestation," as long as Yuan Hong can cultivate abilities such as "Indestructible Vajra," "Unharmed by Water and Fire," and "Seventy-Two Transformations," he will still be able to achieve great things.

Their combat strength is also top-notch.

Yuan Hong's talent is even three points greater than Yang Jian's.

The fact that this guy could dominate Yang Jian in a fight is proof enough.

In the end, the Chan Sect managed to subdue Yuan Hong by summoning the Mountain and River Map from the goddess Nuwa.

Then Lu Ya used the Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife to cut off Yuan Hong's head.

Even though its head was severed, the skull could still fight, which shows how powerful this guy was.
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Lee Kyung-hyo is always very proactive when it comes to things that are beneficial.

Moreover, maintaining a superficial harmony with the Chan Sect is also a good thing for Li Jingxiao himself and his wives.

That's why Li Jingxiao agreed to visit Zhongnan Mountain and Jinguang Cave without much hesitation.

Incidentally, let Lei Zhenzi and Nezha also visit these two places.

So that these two don't actually consider themselves third-generation disciples of the Chan Sect.

From the perspective of both immediate and long-term interests, the identities of Nezha and Lei Zhenzi as third-generation disciples of the Chan Sect are beneficial not only to the two brothers.

This is also advantageous for Li Jingxiao.

These two brothers have always been the link between Li Jingxiao and the Chan Sect.

As for whether they will be recruited by the Chan Sect in the future and become ungrateful traitors.

Li Jingxiao was confident that as long as his strength grew, this kind of thing would not happen.

After the Investiture of the Gods, the sages were imprisoned in their own temples.

With Li Jingxiao being a top-tier fighter second only to a sage, Nezha and Lei Zhenzi were even less likely to become traitors or ingrates.
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After instructing Shi Ji and the others to stay at home, Li Jingxiao took the somewhat reluctant Nezha and the bewildered Lei Zhenzi with him the next day.

He, along with Taiyi Zhenren and Yun Zhongzi, first went to Qianyuan Mountain and Jinguang Cave.

In Nezha's heart, although Taiyi Zhenren was also a master, Nezha preferred to recognize Li Jingxiao as his mentor.

So this kid really didn't want to stay in the Golden Light Cave and learn from Master Taiyi.

In particular, Nezha also learned this from Biyun and Yunxia.

Back in Skull Mountain, when Li Jingxiao fought Taiyi Zhenren and Chijingzi alone, he not only won, but won very easily.

Therefore, if Nezha wanted to learn a skill, he would naturally prefer to learn from Li Jingxiao.

Since Li Jingxiao had already spoken, Nezha had no choice but to listen, even if he was unwilling.

As for Lei Zhenzi, he was still a little baby and wouldn't think that much.

Upon learning that he was going to Jinguang Cave and Zhongnan Mountain, the boy simply thought of it as a trip.

Unexpectedly, upon arriving at the Golden Light Cave, they were greeted by more than a dozen immortals outside the cave.

Li Jingxiao glanced around and saw that Chi Jingzi was among these people.

He immediately realized that these dozen or so people must be the Twelve Golden Immortals and the Antarctic Immortal.

For a fleeting moment, Li Jingxiao was actually moved.

The second-generation disciples of the Chan Sect came together to greet them, which was quite a show of respect.

In contrast to when I went with Shi Ji to Jin'ao Island and Biyou Palace to listen to the Tongtian Sect Leader preach.

Not only did the direct disciples not greet them, but not a single outer disciple was willing to strike up a conversation or take the initiative to befriend them.

This shows how arrogant the disciples of the Jie Sect were.

Moreover, Shi Ji was, after all, an outer disciple of the Jie Sect, whose cultivation level was considered to be above average.

Even so, no one took the initiative to get to know Shi Ji out of respect for her.

It's no wonder that Shiji has become less willing to attend lectures at Biyou Palace in recent years.

He did not take the initiative to interact with other disciples of the Jie Sect.

The fact that the Chan Sect is now showing such great respect for us is truly remarkable for Li Jingxiao.

Although most of the disciples of the Chan Sect are hypocritical, they are certainly not prone to criticism when it comes to etiquette.

But then I thought about it again. Back then, I was nobody, so the disciples of a major sect like the Jie Sect naturally had no interest or time to associate with me.

Now Li Jingxiao is famous among the Chan, Jie, and Western sects. He has defeated so many members of the Jie sect that, apart from the four direct disciples, no one dares to challenge him.

Yun Zhongzi, Taiyi Zhenren, and Chijingzi of the Chan Sect were also defeated by him.

With such strength, they are indeed worth the Chan Sect's efforts to win them over.

Not to mention, at this time the Chan Sect still needed his help, so it would be normal for them to treat him with great courtesy.

Moreover, although the Investiture of the Gods war had not yet begun, the Chan Sect had already made so many preparations and schemes in advance.

This shows that the second-generation disciples of the Chan Sect were well aware that they were no weaker than the four direct disciples of the Jie Sect, Zhao Gongming, and the Three Immortals of Sanxiao.

However, they couldn't withstand the overwhelming force of the enemy's superior numbers.

This is why they would use intrigue and trickery to offset the disadvantage of having fewer people.

Moreover, the Investiture of the Gods war was actually caused entirely by the disciples of the Chan Sect.

As the culprits behind the 'divine calamity,' it would be strange if the Twelve Golden Immortals weren't nervous and worried.
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After exchanging greetings, the atmosphere was quite harmonious, but Li Jingxiao could clearly sense that some people were somewhat unconvinced by him.

After they had settled into their roles as host and guest and finished talking, Li Jingxiao finally made a decision.

This is because they want to personally assess and evaluate their own abilities.

If one can defeat oneself, it would be tantamount to defeating the Jie Sect.

After all, when Li Jingxiao was in Beihai, whether it was drinking or fighting, he was invincible among the Jie Sect.

Even the seven immortal attendants who served the Tongtian Sect Leader were defeated by him.

Adding Zhao Gongming to the mix means that only the four direct disciples haven't fought against him.

As for the thoughts of these people from the Chan Sect, this was certainly a good thing for Li Jingxiao.

Not only do you gain experience from a fight, but it also teaches the people of the Chan Sect a lesson: never try to scheme against them.

However, everyone here is a true cultivator, and there were no past grudges between them.

To some extent, Li Jingxiao was also kind to the Chan Sect.

Naturally, they wouldn't start a fight the moment they met. So after the pleasantries and small talk, the conversation inevitably turned to matters of cultivation.

Li Jingxiao was proficient in the Dao of Taiqing, Yuqing, and Shangqing, and his cultivation was superior to that of everyone present.

In terms of Taoist cultivation and supernatural powers, they were also more proficient than the second generation of the Chan Sect.

Especially in terms of supernatural powers, Laozi bestowed upon him the "108 Scrolls of Heavenly Book" in Journey to the West.

Li Jingxiao had studied the Thirty-Six Heavenly Spirits and Seventy-Two Earthly Fiends countless times.

It was just the "Golden Light Across the Earth" technique that caused the Twelve Golden Immortals to have their three flowers on their heads and five qi in their chests cut off in the Nine Turns Yellow River Formation.

When one's cultivation level drops from Golden Immortal and Taiyi Golden Immortal to that of a mortal.

The Primordial Celestial Venerable specifically taught his twelve disciples a method of divine speed for traveling.

In other words, at this time, most of the Twelve Golden Immortals probably did not know the "Golden Light Across the Earth" technique.

There are many more other celestial arts techniques that he doesn't know.

Moreover, Li Jingxiao intended to shift the focus from physical confrontation to intellectual debate.

The first target was someone who was easy to bully.

First, we should consult with Master Huanglong, this "three-no" master.

The so-called "Three No's True Man" refers to someone who has no disciples, no famous magical treasures, and no battle achievements.

Definitely a piece of junk food.

Huanglong is the only disciple among the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect who was born into the demon race.

Unfortunately, the dragon race doesn't have a very high status in either the Investiture of the Gods or Journey to the West.

Yuanshi Tianzun, as the master, did not pay much attention to Huanglong.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have refused to give him any magical artifacts.

As a result, among his many fellow disciples, Master Huanglong not only had a low profile, but also low strength and low status.

However, this guy is also good at handling things. Knowing that he has a low status among his fellow apprentices, he tries to be more diligent.

Whenever the Chan Sect was in trouble, Huanglong Zhenren always responded actively and was often the first to arrive at the destination.

To put it bluntly, it's just about making their presence felt.

Unfortunately, this world is ultimately a world that values ​​strength and magical artifacts.

Therefore, during the Investiture of the Gods war, the more proactive Huanglong Zhenren was, the first one captured by the Jie Sect members when he was caught.

However, he was arrested so many times and almost got killed.

But in the end, this guy managed to escape danger and survive the Investiture of the Gods war safely.

If you lack skill and talent, but make up for it with good fortune, that's actually a manifestation of your ability.

Li Jingxiao sought out Huanglong Zhenren to discuss the Dao, even though it could be considered bullying him.

But instead of talking about the Jade Purity Path, he started talking about the Dragon Clan's cultivation methods.

Whether in Journey to the West or Investiture of the Gods, Li Jingxiao has an excellent relationship with the Dragon Clan.

Ao Huiji, Ao Xin, and Ao Moang need no further explanation.

That's the relationship between the wife and her brother-in-law.

Therefore, almost all the cultivation methods in the Dragon Palace of the West Sea in Journey to the West were made available to Li Jingxiao.

The reason for this was that they hoped Li Jingxiao would become their son-in-law, uncle, or aunt's husband.

I hope you can preach the Dao to the disciples of the Dragon Palace more often and improve their cultivation.

Upon arriving in the world of Investiture of the Gods, Li Jingxiao accepted Ao Bing as a disciple under a nominal title, and naturally, he first needed to understand the dragon clan's cultivation techniques that Ao Bing practiced.

He also had an affair with Ao Qing, a widow.

The two actually met secretly quite a few times.

Moreover, as Li Jingxiao's fame grew, Ao Qing became increasingly infatuated with him.

Let alone Ao Qing's own dragon clan techniques, even if Li Jingxiao wanted to know all the techniques in the East Sea Dragon Palace...

Ao Qing would do everything he could to get his hands on that woman.

After Huanglong Zhenren joined the Chan Sect, he naturally focused on cultivating the Jade Purity Dao.

Therefore, when Li Jingxiao discussed the cultivation methods of the dragon race with him, Huanglong Zhenren was so embarrassed that he had to admit defeat after only half an incense stick's time.

This displeased the other members of the Chan Sect.

In their eyes, Li Jingxiao was making things difficult for and mocking Huanglong Zhenren.

They were all eager to discuss the Dao with Li Jingxiao and see who was better.

This time, I've really jumped into Li Jingxiao's fire pit.

Li Jingxiao went all out, whether it was the Jade Purity Path or the Supreme Purity Path.

Or perhaps martial arts and Taoist supernatural powers.

Or they might discuss weapon crafting, formation techniques, and alchemy, leaving the members of the Chan Sect red-faced and visibly agitated.

Looking at Li Jingxiao, he felt both admiration and a desire to fight him.

Li Jingxiao could even readily apply the teachings of Western religions.

Back in Journey to the West, Guanyin Bodhisattva taught him a lot about Buddhism.

Two years ago, when I was in Chentang Pass, the sage Zhunti Daoist personally visited me.

He also explained many Western religious doctrines to Li Jingxiao.

At that time, the Taoist Zhunti felt that Li Jingxiao was spiritual and had an affinity with the Western religion.

I almost tried to forcibly convert him to Western religion.

Therefore, when debating the doctrines of Western religion with Li Jingxiao, the people of the Chan sect lost even faster.

As for alchemy, formations, and weapon crafting, Yun Zhongzi's achievements in weapon crafting are quite remarkable.

When others discussed alchemy and formations with him, they were utterly defeated.

What excited Li Jingxiao even more was that during the debate, as long as he could leave his opponent speechless, he could gain experience.

At the same time, changing the topic and debating again is like starting another battle.

Not only do they gain experience quickly, but sometimes they can make their opponents admit defeat with just a few words.

Moreover, the number of duels was also high.

The experience gained is several times, or even countless times, greater than what can be gained from drinking or fighting.

However, we must also prevent the other party from losing too badly and becoming enraged.

Moreover, when it comes to core techniques and supernatural abilities, Li Jingxiao would not actually reveal them to the other party.

They certainly wouldn't teach the other party.

Therefore, this discussion, though called a discussion of the Dao, is actually more like a debate.

Of course, Li Jingxiao can't win every argument.

The Twelve Golden Immortals, plus Yun Zhongzi and the Antarctic Immortal, are all genuine Golden Immortals, Taiyi Golden Immortals, and Daluo Golden Immortals.

He was also a disciple of Yuanshi Tianzun, so his level of skill, knowledge, and Taoist abilities were definitely not low.

Moreover, each of the fourteen people has their own strengths and areas of expertise.

They each have their own preferences, and naturally, they have a great deal of knowledge and skills to study.

No matter how powerful or overpowered Li Jingxiao is, it's impossible for him to be involved in or knowledgeable about everything.

But for Li Jingxiao, his goal was experience.

If you feel you don't understand something or can't win an argument, you immediately admit defeat.

Then shift the topic to other things.

The members of the Chan Sect were amazed by how decisively he admitted defeat.

The anger and dissatisfaction in my heart gradually began to dissipate.

At the same time, if they felt they couldn't win an argument with Li Jingxiao, they were equally quick to admit defeat.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

(End of this chapter)