The Demon-Slaying Grandmaster

Chapter 517 The Sage's Preaching Was Extraordinary
Li Jingxiao smacked Nezha on the head with his fan, making the boy grimace in pain, just like Lei Zhenzi, who had just been fanned as well.

However, after being beaten, Lei Zhenzi dared not ask himself why he was beaten.

Nezha, however, felt very wronged.

Just as he was about to retort, Li Jingxiao said, "It must be you, you scoundrel, who corrupted your junior brother. That's why he acts like a rogue, always eyeing my meager resources."

Upon hearing this, Nezha was so shocked that he couldn't close his mouth.

He wanted to retort, but something suddenly occurred to him, and he swallowed the words that were about to come out.

This kid remembered that he had discussed with Ao Bing how to get more magic weapons from his master, Li Jingxiao.

He actually instigated and advised Lei Zhenzi on how to act cute and pitiful in front of Li Jingxiao and his several mistresses.

Not only could he be spared punishment because of his master's wife's pleas, but he could also borrow a few magical artifacts from Shiji and the other women to play with.

Several months ago, Nezha borrowed the Immortal Binding Rope from Daji.

Taking Lei Zhenzi to the East Sea, Ao Bing and the soldiers of the East Sea Dragon Palace captured a demonic dragon that was opposing the Dragon Palace.

That demonic dragon was indeed powerful; even when Nezha, Ao Bing, and the Dragon Palace soldiers joined forces, they couldn't defeat it.

Unexpectedly, he threw out the Binding Immortal Rope and easily bound the demonic dragon tightly.

So when Nezha thought about this, he knew he couldn't refute his master.

This is also one of the reasons why Nezha and Ao Bing refused the imperial reward after Daji said how wicked King Zhou was.

Having incurred a favor from Daji, their teacher's wife, the two boys naturally sided with her.

Seeing that the boy had been beaten, Li Jingxiao only dared to bare his teeth, but dared not speak in rebuttal.

Only then did they let the kid go.

Seeing that Nezha had become obedient, Lei Zhenzi immediately became obedient as well.

But Yun Zhongzi and Taiyi Zhenren felt utterly disgusted by the actions of these two brothers.

However, although Yun Zhongzi accepted Lei Zhenzi as his disciple, he never taught him a single day.

Although Taiyi Zhenren taught Nezha for a month at Chentang Pass, he never paid any attention to him afterward.

Therefore, neither Yun Zhongzi nor Taiyi Zhenren actually had much reason to be jealous of Li Jingxiao.

If it weren't for Master Taiyi giving Nezha several magical treasures, this kid might not have even acknowledged him as his master.

However, in this life, the Wind and Fire Wheels, the Fire-Tipped Spear, and the Yin-Yang Twin Swords were gifts from Li Jingxiao.

Taiyi Zhenren only gave him the Hun Tian Ling (a magical ribbon), the Qian Kun Quan (a magical ring), and a gold brick.

The most important Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover was still in the hands of Taiyi Zhenren.

While the Hun Tian Ling (a magical ribbon) could easily defeat Ao Bing, it might not be as effective against powerful demons.

However, the +9 Immortal Rope that Li Jingxiao gave to Daji had Li Jingxiao's mark on it.

This means that anyone whose cultivation level does not exceed that of Li Jingxiao will be easily captured by this treasure.
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After Li Jingxiao finished disciplining Nezha and Lei Zhenzi, the gates of Yuxu Palace suddenly opened.

The White Crane Boy, who had gone in to report earlier, came out and respectfully invited Li Jingxiao and his fourteen fellow disciples, including the Antarctic Immortal, inside.

But Li Jingxiao soon discovered that he did not see the deputy leader, Daoist Ran Deng.

It is evident that this classmate of Yuanshi Tianzun did not have a good time in the Chan Sect.

Li Jingxiao did indeed look down on this senior Grand Immortal.

Although he is at the Great Luo Realm, his actual combat strength is not that great.

Zhao Gongming beat and chased him so badly that he was almost "without a way to go to heaven or hell".

They have utterly lost face.

If it weren't for Xiao Sheng and Cao Bao using the Treasure-Losing Coin to forcibly take away the twenty-four Sea-Stabilizing Pearls...

Ran Deng might just be put on the Investiture of the Gods list by Zhao Gongming.

The way the combustible lamp repaid its saviors, Xiao Sheng and Cao Bao, was to send the two brothers to the Investiture of the Gods.

Then, not only did he take away the Dinghai Pearl, but even the treasure-dropping coins in the hands of those two fools became Randeng's treasures.

If someone like that doesn't betray his faith, he wouldn't even have the face to stay in the Chan Sect any longer.
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When Li Jingxiao first saw Yuanshi Tianzun, he suddenly had a premonition.

The Primordial Celestial Venerable of this world seems to be less enlightened than the Primordial Celestial Venerable of Journey to the West.

Although the former looks more imposing, its cultivation and aura are so strong that people dare not look directly at it.

Compare this to Yuanshi Tianzun, the head of the Three Pure Ones in Journey to the West, who is also the creator god and the ancestor of Taoism, whose image is like that of a kind old man.

At least in terms of mindset, Li Jingxiao believed that there was a difference between the two Celestial Venerables.

Thinking about it carefully, it's actually normal. Yuanshi Tianzun in Investiture of the Gods is just one of the six saints.

Let alone creation, even becoming a saint required the guidance and approval of Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

Moreover, in the Investiture of the Gods, Hongjun is the Dao Ancestor, while the Three Pure Ones are merely sect leaders.

However, in Journey to the West, Yuanshi Tianzun is a true creator god and one of the founders of Taoism.

Therefore, Li Jingxiao felt that the Primordial Celestial Venerable in front of him was always a little lacking.

Li Jingxiao may have had his thoughts, but when he bowed and greeted others, he was meticulous and very proper.

In the world of Investiture of the Gods, without becoming a saint, one is ultimately just an ant.

When faced with a top-tier being who could kill him with a flick of his finger, Li Jingxiao knew when to back down without the slightest hesitation.

The attitude of Yuanshi Tianzun towards Li Jingxiao appeared to be not only kind and gentle.

During their conversation, the many second and third generation disciples of the Chan Sect could clearly feel that their sect leader valued Li Jingxiao very much.

When he began preaching, he not only specially lit the "Auspicious Cloud Golden Lamp".

At the same time, countless lotus-shaped golden lamps formed from spiritual energy appeared in the Jade Void Palace.

There were nine golden lanterns surrounding Li Jingxiao.

As for the other disciples of the Chan Sect, they had no one to protect them, let alone the nine golden lamps.

Even around Guang Chengzi, there wasn't a single flower.

This golden lamp is a protective item of the Primordial Celestial Venerable, and it also helps his disciples to more easily understand the content of the Jade Purity Dao that the Primordial Celestial Venerable preaches each time.

To put it simply, this thing can unlock a person's wisdom, comprehension, and learning abilities.

When a sage expounds the Great Way, it is naturally extraordinary.

In Journey to the West, Li Jingxiao was often summoned by the Three Pure Ones to receive special instruction.

Therefore, their understanding of the Way of Jade Purity is already quite advanced.

At least Li Jingxiao felt that the Jade Purity Dao he had learned was more profound and powerful than that of Huanglong Zhenren, Lingbao Dafashi, and Julusun, who were all bottom-tier disciples.

Yuanshi Tianzun soon discovered that Li Jingxiao could not only understand the Jade Purity Dao that he was talking about.

He was even nodding and swaying his head, looking completely absorbed in the listening.

This made Yuanshi Tianzun praise Li Jingxiao's talent in his heart.

At the same time, his liking for Li Jingxiao increased by a little.

Good teachers are hard to find, but good students are just as hard to come by.

However, while Li Jingxiao listened attentively, Yuanshi Tianzun also noticed the aura of the Taiqing lineage emanating from him.

Fortunately, Yuanshi Tianzun was relieved that when Shiji took Li Jingxiao to Jin'ao Island and Biyou Palace back then...

The Tongtian Sect Leader not only refused to accept him as a disciple, but also had no intention of keeping Li Jingxiao for a chat.

When Yuanshi Tianzun looked at Li Jingxiao again, he understood why Tongtian Jiaozhu had no interest in Li Jingxiao back then.

The divine essence and cultivation of the Taiqing Dao within him are beyond the comprehension of others. Tongtian and Yuanshi Tianzun are not only saints, but also two of the Three Pure Ones.

It would be strange if you couldn't tell.

Therefore, it's impossible for Tongtian to accept Li Jingxiao as a disciple. The reason Li Jingxiao was nodding and swaying as he listened is quite simple.

Although Yuanshi Tianzun spoke of the Dao of Yuqing, the Three Pure Ones are one entity, sharing the same origin.

Many of the things he talked about can be connected, compared, and corroborated with the Dao of Taiqing and Shangqing.

Moreover, Yuanshi Tianzun could see the aura of the Taiqing lineage in Li Jingxiao, so he selectively spoke about what he said.

The proficiency level of the sixth level of the "Taiqing Great Dao True Scripture" increased rapidly.

Moreover, my proficiency with the "Eight-Nine Arcane Arts" is actually increasing.

Although the increase was not as large as that of "Taiqing Daodao Zhenjing" +500 +500.

However, some are still rising by 200 or 300.

Moreover, the speed at which the proficiency of these two divine skills increased was even faster than when listening to Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun preach in Journey to the West.

Li Jingxiao realized after a moment's thought that he was in the Journey to the West world back then.

Whether it was Laozi, his master, or the Primordial Heavenly Venerable and the Lingbao Dao Venerable who taught him the Dao, they mostly taught him the Dao but not the techniques.

To put it bluntly, the Three Pure Ones in Journey to the West truly regarded Li Jingxiao as their disciple and nephew.

Seeing that Li Jingxiao's cultivation level would advance by one step every three to five years, he learned the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiend techniques in no time.

They were afraid that his temperament was unstable, which would affect his state of mind and ultimately lead to a deficiency in his spiritual practice.

I'm even more afraid that he'll go astray.

Therefore, although they did not deliberately suppress Li Jingxiao's cultivation level, they also rarely taught him powerful supernatural abilities and spells.

Each sermon was essentially a reassurance to his mind.

However, the Primordial Celestial Venerable in the Investiture of the Gods was only preaching to Li Jingxiao this time in order to win him over.

The content discussed naturally leans more towards improving one's capabilities.

They're not my apprentice, so why would I care whether you're mentally stable or not?

Fortunately, Li Jingxiao came to the world of Investiture of the Gods and stayed in Skull Mountain and Chentang Pass for many years.

Although there was a hint of fear of death, his state of mind was indeed much more at ease than in Journey to the West.

Moreover, over the years, he has cultivated the "Taiqing Great Dao True Scripture" and the "Eight-Nine Mysterious Techniques" and has only been able to advance to the sixth level through arduous practice.

Although proficiency increases slowly, the longer it takes, the more time you spend figuring out and studying it.

Today, I suddenly heard the Primordial Celestial Venerable preaching, which to some extent can be considered as 'accumulating knowledge and experience before unleashing it'.

In just seven days, the Taiqing Great Dao True Scripture progressed from the sixth level (215 million/500 million).

It has risen to the sixth level (322 million/500 million).

The price of the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts also increased from the sixth level (27/500) to (74/500).

This saved Li Jingxiao at least four or five years of effort.

Therefore, the worship, reverence, and a hint of fanaticism in Li Jingxiao's gaze towards Yuanshi Tianzun caused the sage to frown slightly.

If I could tell the story one or two more times, it would be when the Investiture of the Gods war begins.

Perhaps both the "Taiqing Daodao Zhenjing" and the "Bajiu Xuangong" can reach the seventh level.

At that time, Li Jingxiao truly dared to stand up and say that he was the number one person below the sage.

Even without relying on magic weapons, he can defeat anyone except a saint and make them submit and admit defeat.

Unfortunately, the kindness of the sage in preaching and transmitting the Dharma to you is extraordinary.

Li Jingxiao had to wonder if this deal was worthwhile.

Although the sage's fluency in preaching did indeed increase very quickly.

However, one can actually achieve the same level of proficiency by spending four or five years, or even seven or eight years, of hard work.

To incur a favor from a sage just to save a little time—this deal is undoubtedly a losing proposition.

Of course, if Yuanshi Tianzun has specific matters that require his assistance, then he should help.

Moreover, this matter was not difficult for him, and there was no danger to his life, so Li Jingxiao would definitely agree without hesitation.

Unfortunately, a sage would never discuss a deal with you so bluntly.

If there were to be any negotiations, it would be disciples like the Antarctic Immortal and Guang Chengzi who would try to bargain with Li Jingxiao.

When the seven-day sermon was over, the Primordial Celestial Venerable encouraged Li Jingxiao with a few words and then waved his hand.

In an instant, everyone listening to the lecture in Yuxu Palace was transported outside the palace.

Li Jingxiao sighed a few times, but then he heard Nezha and Lei Zhenzi, who were also listening to the lecture, suddenly yawn.

He rubbed his eyes, groggily waking up, and asked Li Jingxiao.

"Master, how long have I been asleep?"

Hearing this, Li Jingxiao, who was lost in thought, couldn't help but roll his eyes.

He instinctively wanted to tap Nezha and Lei Zhenzi on the head with the blue fan in his hand.

Fortunately, I remembered that back in the Journey to the West world, I was also listening to the Primordial Celestial Venerable preach.

If you can understand it, then you can understand it.

If you don't understand, there's no point in forcing it.

I either doze off, or my mind wanders, and I become completely drowsy.

That's still considered good. Some people, the more they force things and the more determined they are, the more they damage their confidence and foundation.

So, the fact that Nezha and Leizhenzi fall into a deep sleep because they can't understand is actually a form of protection.

However, when comparing Nezha's and Sun Wukong's talents, the monkey's talent is indeed one in a million.

Seven years of doing odd jobs and laying the foundation, three years of dedicated practice, and then one day soaring to great heights.

Nezha has been cultivating the "Great Celestial Immortal Technique" for more than four years, less than five years, but at this time he is still only a Xuanxian.

To cultivate to the level of Golden Immortal, Taiyi Golden Immortal, or Daluo Golden Immortal, the time required would be exponentially greater.

However, if it takes only a hundred years to reach the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm, in the world of Investiture of the Gods, that is already ridiculously fast.

However, compared to the few Nine-Turn Golden Pills that allowed Daji and Caiyun to easily advance to the Taiyi realm, this was a different story.

All efforts, opportunities, and talents seem so insignificant, helpless, and powerless in the face of those with connections.

Wait a minute, Li Jingxiao's eyes suddenly lit up.

If the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect were to encounter a great calamity in the future, they would be fortunate to have the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir.

After one's cultivation level is reduced, consuming a Nine-Turn Golden Pill will surely allow one to easily regain the cultivation level of a Taiyi Golden Immortal.

This favor is no small matter; for Yuanshi Tianzun, it was even a matter of saving his lineage.

Thinking of this, Li Jingxiao couldn't help but ponder how to produce the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir.
Nezha and Lei Zhenzi thought they were going to get beaten up again.

Unexpectedly, Li Jingxiao merely raised the blue fan in his hand.

Just as he was about to strike, he suddenly changed his mind.

Bao Shanzi simply patted the palm of his other hand.

Then he reached out and rubbed the tops of Nezha and Lei Zhenzi's heads.

With a regretful expression and tone, he said, "You two rascals are born with good fortune but don't know it."

The sage preached the Dharma with such great opportunity and blessing that he actually slept through the entire lecture.

It's regrettable and a pity.

(End of this chapter)