The Demon-Slaying Grandmaster

Chapter 544 Is there such a good thing?
Duobao Daoist and Jinling Shengmu both became disciples of Tongtian Jiaozhu and cultivated for countless years before achieving their current cultivation and strength.

I don't know how much effort and dedication was put into it.

He has gone through countless hardships and choices to achieve his current level of cultivation and status.

Judging from Li Jingxiao's appearance, you can tell that this guy shouldn't be too old.

Their cultivation level was already comparable to, or even surpassed, their own. How could this not inspire envy and jealousy?
Moreover, the three magical treasures that Li Jingxiao took out when he severed the three corpses just now.

One defense, one control, and one special attack on the soul.

Not only are they clearly three extremely powerful treasures, but they are also easily recognizable at a glance.

They are all special types of magical artifacts.

Not only is it rare and powerful, but it might be even more difficult to defeat it by relying on magical treasures.

Moreover, Li Jingxiao himself was extremely powerful; otherwise, he would not have been able to defeat Yun Zhongzi of the Chan Sect and Zhao Gongming of the Jie Sect, both of whom were Great Luo Golden Immortals.

This makes it even more enviable.

If it weren't for the fact that not only the Tongtian Sect Leader mistakenly believed that Li Jingxiao was a disciple that Laozi had taken in at some unknown time.

Otherwise, people like Duobao Daoren would be even more envious or even jealous of Li Jingxiao's talent and opportunities.

However, Daoist Duobao lived up to his name of "Duobao" (meaning "many treasures"), as Li Jingxiao's three treasures were indeed incredibly powerful.

They can also be considered fellow disciples, since although the Three Pure Ones have separated, they haven't completely fallen out.

Even if they fall out, they are still fellow disciples under the Sanqing Sect.

So Daoist Duobao actually thought of finding an opportunity to get closer to Li Jingxiao.

So that he could borrow three magical treasures from Li Jingxiao and get his hands on them.

If it can be replicated, even if it's not as powerful as the original magic weapon, it should still be a pretty good item.

Li Jingxiao didn't care what Daoist Duobao was thinking. If he wanted to borrow a treasure to make a replica, he would definitely have to exchange it for a magic treasure of the same level.

No, Li Jingxiao would be a fool to lend such a powerful tool, which involves core interests, to others for counterfeiting.

If Daoist Duobao truly understands the fundamental power of the three magic treasures, then one's safety will be handed over to him.

Moreover, upon closer examination, it seems that Daoist Duobao didn't possess any particularly powerful treasures.

The truly powerful magical treasures of the Jie Sect were basically all in the hands of Tongtian Jiaozhu himself.

The Hunyuan Golden Bucket may seem powerful, but it actually has many limitations.

It needs to be used in conjunction with the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation to maximize its power.

As for the Golden Dragon Scissors and the twenty-four Sea-Stabilizing Pearls, Li Jingxiao was not very interested.

The Golden Dragon Scissors were powerful, but they posed no threat to Li Jingxiao.

Once the Vajra Bracelet is unleashed, it will instantly take away the target.

The same principle applies to the twenty-four Sea-Stabilizing Pearls, and the true purpose of these treasures is to create twenty-four small worlds.

The Taoist Ran Deng achieved his Taoist path by relying on the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl.

Even so, he was only at the level of a vice-leader.

Their strength is just so-so.

However, the Soul-Slaying Bell can be used for exchange.

After all, this treasure is a replica of the Soul-Losing Bell in Guang Chengzi's possession.

Unfortunately, Li Jingxiao was unaware of Duobao Daoren's intentions at this time.

And even if he knew, Li Jingxiao wouldn't have time to pay attention to him right now.

He was single-mindedly focused on how to achieve the unity of the three corpses and attain the Dao fruit of sainthood.

Even in the world of Investiture of the Gods, the positions of saints are already full.

There was no chance for him to become a saint.

But what if the true 'good and evil self'—the three corpses—were severed?

That would be equivalent to the strength of the Three Pure Ones when they were only half a step away from becoming saints.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he is the number one person below the sage in the true sense.

With the Chaos Bell, a supreme innate treasure, in his possession, he might just be invincible below the level of a sage, and capable of one-for-one trades with those above the level of a sage.

Both the Three Pure Ones and Jieyin possess supreme treasures, making it highly unlikely that one could perish together with them.

However, it's hard to say about Zhunti Daoist, who is the weakest among the Six Saints.

Moreover, the power of the magic weapon in the hands of Daoist Zhunti is the weakest among the six saints.

As for Nuwa, she didn't appear much before, during, or after the Investiture of the Gods war.

So he sent the three demons from Xuanyuan Tomb to bewitch King Zhou of Shang and bring disaster to the Shang Dynasty.

Moreover, the reason given was that King Zhou had written lewd poems first, thus humiliating the queen.

The Queen then sent three female demons to teach King Zhou a lesson, and her reason was perfectly legitimate.

Only a fool would provoke Li Jingxiao.

Perhaps by taking Nezha as her disciple, she might even be able to get some benefits from the Goddess Nuwa.
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After thinking it over for a while, Li Jingxiao finally decided to go find Yuanshi Tianzun first.

They could only hope that the Primordial Celestial Venerable would offer them some advice.

Thinking of this, Li Jingxiao spoke a few words with Yunxiao, Shiji, and the other women, telling them that he was going to Yuxu Palace to see the Primordial Celestial Venerable.

After a moment's thought, Yunxiao and the others understood what their men were thinking.

Not only did she not object, Yunxiao also pulled Li Jingxiao aside and whispered a lot about her impression of Yuanshi Tianzun and his preferences.

It's clear that this woman was now wholeheartedly considering herself a daughter-in-law of the Li family.

Back when the Three Pure Ones had not yet separated, many disciples of the Jie Sect were indeed cultivating in Kunlun Mountain.

Although Yuanshi Tianzun disliked most of the disciples of the Jie Sect, it was because he felt that these junior disciples were all competitive and did not follow the rules.

Only then did they curse them as "those who wear fur and horns, those who are born from eggs and moisture".

It means a brainless, ill-mannered beast.

However, Yuanshi Tianzun and Laozi actually had a good impression of their disciples who were incarnations of innate deities.

This includes Yunxiao.

Even if the Three Immortals used the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation and the Primordial Golden Cauldron to eliminate the cultivation of the Twelve Golden Immortals.

Yuanshi Tianzun and Taishang Laojun had a very high opinion of Yunxiao and had a very good impression of him.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have spared Yunxiao's life and imprisoned her under Qilin Cliff.

As for the later stages of the Investiture of the Gods, why did Yunxiao still die, yet his soul was listed on the Investiture of the Gods?

It's obvious without even thinking that it's 100% related to the Twelve Golden Immortals.

Of course, it's also possible that Yunxiao will see Bixiao and Qiongxiao both perish.

The Jie Sect suffered a crushing defeat, and he himself was imprisoned under Qilin Cliff for who knows how many years.

He might as well die, and his soul would be listed on the Investiture of the Gods, allowing him to reunite with Bixiao and Qiongxiao.

Moreover, when Yunxiao died, he was already a Great Luo Golden Immortal who had severed his three corpses.

Without a tremendous stroke of luck, one's cultivation level is basically at its limit.

Therefore, even if one's soul is listed on the Investiture of the Gods and eventually takes up a post in the Heavenly Court, one is still still at the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

Thinking about it this way, it really is better to have one's soul serve in the Heavenly Court.

Although it's better to obey the Heavenly Emperor than to be trapped in the desolate and treacherous Qilin Cliff.

Alone, miserable, and barely surviving.

Perhaps the more they live a life of ignominy, the happier the people of Chanjiao will be.

Thinking about it this way, going up to the heavens would not only free him from his predicament.

On the contrary, it would prevent the people of the Chan Sect from having the opportunity to torture and retaliate against her.

So Li Jingxiao told Yunxiao about her time learning martial arts in Kunlun Mountain.

Because he was valued by Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun, he learned about their preferences.

Li Jingxiao had no doubts whatsoever.

After Yunxiao finished talking about the matter related to Yuanshi Tianzun, Li Jingxiao immediately asked about Laozi's preferences.

Li Jingxiao then bid farewell to Yunxiao and the other women. He vanished from Jin'ao Island in a flash, and after figuring out the direction, headed straight for Kunlun Mountain.

As soon as Li Jingxiao appeared outside Yuxu Palace, he saw Baihe Tongzi waiting for him outside the palace gate.

Li Jingxiao's heart skipped a beat.

Sure enough, after a few polite words, the White Crane Boy said something with a hint of regret in his voice.

"The arrival of the real person is unfortunate. A few days ago, my master went to Shouyang Mountain to discuss matters at the invitation of the Supreme Lord."

When he will return is beyond the knowledge of a mere servant like myself.

After hearing this, Li Jingxiao rolled his eyes, giving him a look that said, "You're kidding me."

Seeing this, the White Crane Boy chuckled and wasn't angry at all.

It's understandable that Li Jingxiao doesn't believe that his master is still peacefully cultivating in the Jade Void Palace.

Moreover, this guy often gets together with the second-generation disciples of the Chan Sect to discuss the Dao.

This is also a great thing for the Chan sect.

Only a fool would offend the White Crane Boy.

As for Li Jingxiao, if he went to Shouyang Mountain to seek an audience with Laozi, he would not be able to see his master.

White Crane Boy wasn't worried at all that Li Jingxiao would reveal the truth.

I believe Li Jingxiao certainly understands the principle of seeing through things but not saying them.

Li Jingxiao originally wanted to stay at Yuxu Palace, but then he thought that if Yuanshi Tianzun was determined not to see him, even if it took ten or eight years, it would only be a blink of an eye for him.

Moreover, even if the Celestial Venerable goes out, with his strength and cultivation, he would be 100% unable to detect it.

So after thinking about it, I still bowed to the Jade Void Palace.

After bidding farewell to the White Crane Boy, they left Kunlun Mountain and headed towards Shouyang Mountain.

But when they reached Shouyang Mountain, Li Jingxiao suddenly stopped.

Of the three Pure Ones, Li Jingxiao would least like to see Laozi.

It's not that Laozi is difficult to see, nor that I have offended Laozi.

Rather, it was Li Jingxiao's profound cultivation of the Taiqing realm that left him at a loss for words when he met Laozi.

You can't exactly say that you come from another world and that you've become a disciple of Laozi from the Journey to the West world.

Let's not even talk about the consequences and trouble that might arise if we actually said it.

If we anger Hongjun Daozu, then we'll be in big trouble.

Just as Li Jingxiao hesitated, he suddenly saw a Taoist priest riding on auspicious clouds flying towards him.

Upon closer inspection, Li Jingxiao immediately guessed it.

This person must be Master Xuandu, Laozi's only direct disciple.

As the first disciple of the second generation of the Taoist sect, Grand Master Xuandu's cultivation was deeply inherited from Laozi.

Not only is his Taoist cultivation profound, but his strength is also on par with any second-generation junior brothers or sisters in the Taoist sect.

He is most likely still the number one second-generation Taoist.

Their personality and behavior are similar to Lao Tzu's; they believe in tranquility and non-action, and neither of them likes to meddle in other people's affairs.

However, just because someone doesn't like to meddle in mundane affairs doesn't mean they lack ability.

Moreover, as Laozi's only disciple at this time, if he encounters trouble, he can rely on any magical treasures Laozi possesses.

Apart from the 'Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Exquisite Pagoda', Xuandu can borrow any other magical treasure from Laozi as long as he asks.

Therefore, Xuandu's appearances are basically when the Chan Sect encounters a problem that they cannot handle, and that's when they go to Laozi for help.

Then Laozi ordered Xuandu to help.

Even the Tai Chi diagram was allowed to be carried by Xuandu at all times.

After confirming that the visitor was indeed Grand Master Xuandu, Li Jingxiao quickly took the initiative to bow and greet him.

And he even tentatively addressed Xuandu as "senior brother".

Unexpectedly, after hearing this, Grand Master Xuandu was not angry at all, but instead replied with great pleasure.

"Junior brother, when our teacher learned of your arrival, he specifically instructed me to personally welcome you."

After saying that, he made a 'please' gesture, indicating that Li Jingxiao should go into Shouyang Mountain together.

Upon hearing this, Li Jingxiao breathed a heavy sigh of relief.

It seems that Laozi probably doesn't intend to get to the bottom of things.

If that's the case, then things will be much easier.

Anyway, in Journey to the West, I did become a disciple of Laozi.

They also studied the Way of Taiqing.

In the current version of Investiture of the Gods, Laozi pretends to be confused, and Li Jingxiao doesn't mind calling him "teacher" whenever they meet.

This was a mutually beneficial arrangement; Li Jingxiao benefited, but Laozi also actually gained something.

Although the Human Religion was flourishing, there were actually not many powerful immortals and gods among the human race.

The top combat power is only the Grand Master Xuandu and Yun Zhongzi of the Chan Sect, who are the Great Luo Golden Immortals of the human race.

Compared to the seven Great Luo Golden Immortals of the Jie Sect, this is indeed far fewer.

Moreover, there are very few immortals and gods of human origin in the Heavenly Court.

It can be said that Li Jingxiao possesses both strength and talent and ability in combat.

In the future, the prestige and influence of the Humanist Cult in the world of Investiture of the Gods will definitely rise several levels.

After all, a sage cannot personally intervene at every turn, but Li Jingxiao has no such concerns.

Moreover, Li Jingxiao even tricked Yunxiao into coming home as his wife. With two Great Luo Golden Immortals in one family, they were quite a powerful force.

If Li Jingxiao were to become the protector of the Human Cult and the Human Race, this guy would definitely be willing.

Not for any one person or family, but to protect the entire human race.

You can also legitimately earn experience by vanquishing demons and monsters.

If one receives offerings and prayers from the human race, the benefits are immense.

This is a mutually beneficial and complementary thing, and Li Jingxiao naturally wouldn't refuse it.

Li Jingxiao not only frequently engaged in fighting, magical duels, and contests of magical weapons in Journey to the West, but he was also quite adept at them.

Once in the world of Investiture of the Gods, Li Jingxiao was confident enough to defeat the second generation of the Chan and Jie sects without equal.

Li Jingxiao has already fought against Yun Zhongzi, Zhao Gongming, and Yunxiao.

Although it wasn't a life-or-death battle, Li Jingxiao was still fairly certain of the three men's true strength and skill level.

The Antarctic Immortal and Yun Zhongzi were roughly equal in strength, but in terms of magical treasures, the Antarctic Immortal was far inferior to Li Jingxiao, who possessed a multitude of powerful magical treasures.

Duobao Daoren, Jinling Shengmu, Wudang Shengmu, and Guiling Shengmu are only capable of defeating three second-generation disciples of the Chan Sect.

None of the magical treasures he possessed could compare to the Vajra Bracelet.

Defensive magical artifacts are not as good as the Eight Trigrams Glowing Robe, the Eight Trigrams Purple Ribbon Immortal Robe, and the Taiyi Five Smoke Silk.

If he couldn't break through Li Jingxiao's defenses, he had the courage and confidence to take on the four direct disciples of the Jie Sect or the twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect single-handedly.

Moreover, despite the fact that the Immortal Binding Rope and the Purple-Gold Red Gourd are now considered insignificant among all of Li Jingxiao's magical treasures, they are not particularly remarkable.

However, these two magical treasures have a bug-like attribute: if one's strength is inferior to Li Jingxiao's, one will be easily captured by these two magical treasures.

When Li Jingxiao truly defeats all the disciples of the Chan and Jie sects without being defeated, even the Primordial Celestial Venerable and the Tongtian Sect Master will have to give him some leeway.

It's not that Li Jingxiao has the strength to challenge these two sages.

Rather, as long as Li Jingxiao doesn't provoke them, the two sages, mindful of their status, will not and cannot take action against Li Jingxiao.

However, when facing the second-generation disciples of the Chan and Jie sects, Li Jingxiao only needed to find any excuse to beat them up.

After being beaten so many times, no one dared to speak loudly in front of Li Jingxiao.

Feeling inferior in terms of presence, he lacked confidence when speaking to Li Jingxiao.

This means that both the Chan and Jie sects are inferior to the Dwarf sect.

(End of this chapter)