Misery: There is a pawn shop here

Chapter 203 The Heavenly Dao Lord Makes an Early Appearance

When the Mahāsabhāṣṭra returned to the Myriad Saints Rock, stepping over the shattered glazed tiles scattered like broken jade, the morning mist had not yet completely dissipated, but it was already permeated with the stench of blood. The sacred place, once filled with the melodious sounds of bells and chimes, was now nothing but ruins wailing in the wind: the carved beams and painted rafters were scorched with black cracks, the lotus pedestals of the gilded Buddha statues had crumbled into dust, and even the stone steps were covered with congealed dark brown bloodstains, winding like a spider web.

The soft patter of the Buddha's footsteps could not drown out the suppressed sobs of the monks in the distance.

Surprised, Maha Jiezhe hurriedly entered the Great Sun Hall. After learning from Yibu Lianhua the whole story of Xi Mie Tian's invasion, Maha Jiezhe's heart grew heavier. He then told Yibu Lianhua about Shan Fa Tianzi's trial. Upon learning that Shan Fa Tianzi was trapped in an illusion, Yibu Lianhua's heart also tightened.

"Your Majesty... I never expected it to be like this. I will first go to Tongtian Pillar to take a look. I will trouble the Jiezhe to protect Wansheng Rock."

Although the Heavenly Prince of Good Law had said before his departure that he should not leave Wansheng Rock until the matter of Ximie Tianlai was thoroughly investigated, the situation is now urgent, and Maha Jiezhe also knows that the situation is now dire.

“I understand, Your Holiness, please be careful on this journey.”

“Lianhua understands.”

The matter was urgent. After giving her instructions, Yibu Lianhua hurriedly left Wansheng Rock and headed straight for Tongtian Pillar. Maha Jiezhe turned back to look at the devastated Holy Domain and sighed again.

"Evil spirits run rampant, Buddhas disappear while demons rise, and all living beings suffer."

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"The perseverance of the Good Law Emperor is truly astonishing."

Inside the pawnshop, watching the progress of the Good Law Emperor's challenge, even Li Xuanxiao couldn't help but admire his perseverance and persistence.

He kept burning his foundation, reincarnating again and again, all to save the people who didn't actually exist in that illusion. Such perseverance was something even Li Xuanxiao had to admire.

Of course, while we can admire him, it's impossible to expect Manager Li to go easy on us.

At that moment, the bronze wind chimes rang, and a name appeared out of thin air in front of Li Xuanxiao. Looking at the three words "Lord of Heavenly Dao" written on it, Li Xuanxiao couldn't help but feel a little surprised.

Lord of Heaven?
Where did this happen to me?

Tianzui and Tianqi are one thing, but how did you end up creating a Demon Sealing character? Beichen Yin, isn't your business expanding a bit too far?

Despite his complaints, Li Xuanxiao naturally wouldn't refuse a business that came knocking on his door, especially since it was brought by Ziyangzi, the former leader of the Six Yangs of Xuantian and the future Lord of Heaven.

Outside the pawnshop, there was a man with purple hair, a purple robe, and a purple face, dressed entirely in purple. One could only say that the name Ziyangzi was truly well-deserved.

Looking at the mysterious pawnshop door before him, Ziyangzi had his own thoughts. According to his previous plan, after the Dark Path faked its death, he should have secretly reorganized his forces and built up his power. When the world changed and the War Dragon reappeared, he would seize the identity of the Invincible War Dragon and the orthodox Daoist sect as the rightful successor of the Daoist Venerable, and rule over all Daoist sects in the world.

But now, with the sudden emergence of a pawnshop, it's gradually becoming an open secret in the martial arts world. Could he also adapt to the current situation and seize the initiative? "My son Yuanhuang almost lost everything in the past due to a single misstep, but now he dominates a region, vying for supremacy with heroes across the land. You, sir, possess both ambition and martial prowess. With such an opportunity before you, are you truly going to watch it slip away?"

Bei Chenyin's words still echoed in his ears when Ziyangzi stepped out and entered the door of Youjian Pawnshop.

In any case, let the Heavenly Dao Lord see what kind of quality this pawnshop truly possesses...

In the pawnshop lobby, Li Xuanxiao looked at the figure approaching him, a rich purple aura spreading around him, and slowly said, "It's a pleasure to meet you. Should I address you as Ziyangzi, or perhaps as the Lord of Heavenly Dao?"

“Ziyangzi is a thing of the past. Please address me as the Lord of Heavenly Dao.” The Lord of Heavenly Dao sat down directly opposite Li Xuanxiao, and two steaming cups of Zisun tea suddenly appeared on the table.

“Alright.” Li Xuanxiao got straight to the point: “Lord of Heaven, I have come to a pawnshop. May I ask what you wish to obtain?”

"Power." Ziyangzi picked up his teacup but didn't drink. He just stared at the tea leaves swirling in the cup and uttered only two simple words.

“It is a very direct request, but it is too broad.” Li Xuanxiao continued, “Intelligence, martial prowess, and even charisma—there are so many things in the world that can be described as power, and they are expressed in different ways. The purposes they need to achieve are also different, so the expression of power will naturally vary. I wonder which one you are looking for.”

"Force!" the Heavenly Dao Master said decisively. "Without absolute strength, everything is just a castle in the air. If I want invincible strength, what price must I pay?"

Li Xuanxiao had considered that the Heavenly Dao Lord's appetite might not be small, but he never expected it to be this large.

Being invincible under heaven is a seemingly limitless requirement, but in reality, it is also boundless. You must know that this is the Bitter Realm. When you first start out, you are invincible under heaven, but after three episodes, you will find it difficult to move an inch.

Even with the invincible war dragon, capable of directly confronting the Yamata no Evil God's dragon brain, and even with the dragon soul by his side, he still suffered repeated defeats. In this world, who truly dares to claim invincibility, who dares to say they are undefeated? They all disappeared after the third episode.

"Have you ever heard of the saying 'Invincible under heaven, yet enemies come from the heavens'?" Li Xuanxiao said, "The fact that there are no rivals in the Bitter Realm does not mean that the other four realms are equally invincible. As for the concept of absolute invincibility, the price of such a thing is beyond your ability to bear, or rather, no one in the world can offer such a price."

"Hmm?" Upon hearing this, the Heavenly Dao Lord frowned slightly, but then relaxed. "Then, what can you give me?"

"Since you require force, the pawnshop may grant your wish. How about the Invincible War Dragon?"

"What?!" Upon hearing what Li Xuanxiao said, even the Heavenly Dao Master was stirred. Back then, he painstakingly plotted the Six Yangs of Xuantian to overthrow the Daoist sect, and even went so far as to fake his death and remain hidden until now. Wasn't part of his purpose to have the opportunity to control the Invincible War Dragon?

"Do you know about the Invincible War Dragon..." Zi Yangzi was about to speak when Li Xuanxiao interrupted him.

"The Invincible War Dragon is indeed in Qingyangzi's hands, but Youjian Pawnshop will naturally provide you with something identical to the dragon soul he possesses, perhaps even stronger than Qingyangzi's Invincible War Dragon, and more compatible with you, but..."

Li Xuanxiao smiled slightly as he said this: "I just wonder what price you are willing to pay?"

There is a pawnshop that can never do a business, only has a price it cannot pay.

(End of this chapter)