Yuantian Pidao

Chapter 429 There Will Be Three Victories
In the Blackwater Pool, each spiritual pearl shone brightly, illuminating the entire Water Palace, but it could not dispel the gloom in everyone's hearts. At this moment, the atmosphere in the Water Palace was particularly oppressive.

"Tell me, what should I do now?"

Sitting in the main seat, Xuan Jiaozi's gloomy gaze swept over everyone present.

Upon hearing this, they exchanged glances, and those present began to express their opinions.

"Senior brother, I think Jiang Chen did this on purpose. He wanted to overshadow you. I think we must fight back. The time it takes to clear the Tower of Inquiry is nothing. We'll only know who's stronger after we fight."

With a resounding voice, the person in charge stepped forward immediately.

Hearing this, Xuan Jiaozi remained calm. When he first came out of the Tower of Inquiry, he did want to fight Jiang Chen without hesitation and teach him a lesson so that he would know who he shouldn't mess with. But at this moment, he calmed down.

It's easy to challenge Jiang Chen to a duel, and it is indeed the most effective and direct way to break the deadlock. However, this method is risky. If he wins, that's fine, but if he loses, his path to becoming a true disciple will probably come to an end, with little room for maneuver.

Most importantly, regardless of how Jiang Chen passed the Tower of Inquiry trial, his record-breaking completion time was enough to demonstrate his extraordinary abilities. Coupled with Jiang Chen's previous achievements, to be honest, he was not confident of victory in a head-on confrontation with Jiang Chen. This was the source of his biggest hesitation.

Some people's eyes flickered as they looked at Xuan Jiaozi.

"Senior brother, I think you should avoid the limelight for now and wait until Jiang Chen completes the True Inheritance Trial before you start your own attempt to become a True Inheritance disciple."

With a hint of hesitation in their voices, someone shared their opinion.

Before Xuan Jiaozi could say anything, someone couldn't help but retort.

"It's perfectly normal for a true discipleship trial to last for several years. How many variables will arise if we just wait like this?"

"If we press on with our momentum, we will lose it, and if we do, we will be exhausted. Once our senior brother stops trying to master the true teachings, our morale will be broken, and it won't be so easy to reunite us then."

"Are you stupid or malicious?"

The dissenting voices continued, and the crowd glared angrily at the person who had spoken.

At that moment, Jiao Ze, who had been silent all along, finally spoke.

"Senior brother, Jiang Chen is at the height of his power. It would not be a good thing to confront him now. Since he dares to do this, he must be quite confident. My suggestion is that we ignore him for the time being and proceed with the original plan step by step."

"Although we will receive far less assistance because of him, if you can leverage the power of the Dragon and Snake Society, we may still have a chance to pass the True Inheritance Trial."

Looking at Xuan Jiaozi, Jiao Ze's face was full of sincerity.

Upon hearing Jiao Ze's words, Xuan Jiaozi frowned slightly. He knew his own family members were aware of his own situation. The Dragon and Snake Society had already provided him with a lot of help in his attempt to break through to the true lineage. Although he was a key member of the Dragon and Snake Society, he could not possibly receive unlimited help from them.

Most importantly, if Jiao Ze wanted to achieve his goal, he had to ask Gu Lingxiao for help. However, he understood Gu Lingxiao better than most people. Beneath Gu Lingxiao's seemingly gentle face lay absolute domineering power. Although Gu Lingxiao was not stingy, he never supported useless people.

If he were to plead for it now because of Jiang Chen's obstruction, then no matter what the final outcome, his value in Gu Lingxiao's eyes would be greatly reduced, and the fate of a worthless pawn is predictable.

“What you’re saying won’t work. As a member of the Dragon-Snake Society, I can’t let my personal interests affect the interests of the entire society.” With a hint of something unspeakable in his words, Xuan Jiaozi directly rejected Jiao Ze’s proposal.

Upon hearing this, Jiao Ze wanted to say something, but after meeting Xuan Jiaozi's gaze, he let out a helpless sigh and said no more.

At that moment, Wu Junan stepped forward.

"Senior brother, I think you should take the initiative to challenge Jiang Chen to a duel."

Looking directly at Xuan Jiaozi, Wu Jun'an expressed his opinion.

Their eyes met, and Xuan Jiaozi's gaze shifted as he sensed the determination and sincerity in Wu Jun'an's eyes.

"Give your opinion."

After a moment's thought, Xuan Jiaozi decided to listen.

“Senior brother, you should have three advantages in your fight against Jiang Chen. The first advantage is knowing yourself and your enemy. Jiang Chen’s strongest point is undoubtedly his soul. This path is indeed strange, but our sect has the Tai Xu Wu Xiang Dian Dao Zhen Jing as its fundamental inheritance. There are quite a few secret techniques related to this path. As long as you make plans early, you can completely weaken Jiang Chen’s advantage in soul.”

"Without the power of his soul as his reliance, Jiang Chen is undoubtedly a tiger without claws and teeth."

"The second advantage is the suppression of cultivation level. The Tower of Inquiry focuses on the cultivator's understanding of the Dao Foundation cultivation, emphasizing the method and the mind. However, no matter how deep Jiang Chen's understanding of the Dao Foundation level cultivation is, it cannot change the fact that his current cultivation level is only at the mid-stage of the Dao Foundation. Compared with him, Senior Brother, you are already close to the Dao Foundation perfection and have an absolute advantage."

"A third victory is a must, Senior Brother. In the battle for the true successor, it's a matter of either advancing or retreating. Unlike Jiang Chen, who has condensed a flawless Dao foundation and is basically locked into becoming a true successor, if you miss this opportunity, Senior Brother may find it difficult to compete with Jiang Chen again. Are you really willing to be an inner disciple for the rest of your life?"

His voice was like thunder, and at the end, Wu Jun'an suddenly shouted a question.

Hearing this, Xuan Jiaozi was stunned, as if he had been hit with a stick. His past hard work and scheming flashed before his eyes. The most difficult days were over, and now the position of true disciple was within reach. How could he be willing to give it his all?

As Xuan Jiaozi thought about these things, a wisp of black energy unknowingly entered his heart. This wisp of black energy was very faint, but it was real.

"How could I be willing? Fine, since there's no way to retreat, then let's have a showdown. I want to see what tricks Jiang Chen has up his sleeve."

Gritting his teeth, Xuan Jiaozi made up his mind. Just as Wu Jun'an had said, he really had no way out. If he took a step back, not to mention how the sect would view him, it would be difficult to explain to Gu Lingxiao alone. And once he was abandoned, he would really have no chance left.

You have to know that he got to where he is today because of Gu Lingxiao's support. Even the great opportunity that transformed him was guided by Gu Lingxiao. If Gu Lingxiao really rejected him, he would likely be reduced to his original state, which is something he cannot accept.

"Senior brother will surely win."

With his hands clasped together, Wu Jun'an bowed deeply to Xuan Jiaozi.

Seeing this, everyone exchanged glances and bowed respectfully. In an instant, the senior brother's words of certain victory resounded throughout the entire Water Mansion, exuding a unique aura.

Seeing this scene, Xuan Jiaozi felt much more at ease. He felt more and more that his choice was correct. Although Jiang Chen was a true genius, his cultivation time was still too short. He was sure to win this battle.

(End of this chapter)