Simultaneously traversing: the pinnacle of all realms

"The Demonic Sect has sealed off the mountain?"

Da Ben slammed his bronze cudgel on the ground, his brows furrowed in a deep frown: "Since when has the Demonic Sect been allowed to dictate the territory of Jade Toad Palace?"

Even with a mask on, the minor leader of the demonic cult looked like a weasel-faced monster. He was dressed in all black, with a curved knife at his waist. Behind him were more than twenty men in black, each with a fierce look on their faces and their hands on their knife hilts, looking ready to chop down anyone who dared to step forward.

"Gentlemen," the underling chuckled, "Master Pig has ordered that no one is allowed to enter or leave. If you know what's good for you, please leave. If you don't—"

He patted the hilt of the knife.

"Then don't blame us for being impolite."

Da Ben's face grew increasingly grim, and he gripped the bronze rod tightly in his hand.

Lu Ze stood behind him, his gaze sweeping over the demonic cult members—about twenty people, their martial arts skills varying greatly, the leader probably at a third-rate level, not exactly tough opponents. But the trouble wasn't these few in front of him, but rather Zhu Wujie behind them, and above them, Black Heart Tiger.

Forcing our way in is not the solution.

Suddenly, Da Ben shouted at the top of his lungs, his voice so loud it made the birds on the branches take flight, "The Demonic Sect can seal off the mountain just like that? This is Jade Toad Palace, not Black Tiger Cliff! Palace Master Blue Rabbit hasn't even spoken yet, who do you think you are?"

The demonic cult leader's expression changed.

"What did you say?"

"I said—" Da Ben took a step forward, the copper staff sliding off his shoulder, the tip striking the ground and creating a shallow dent, "Who do you think you are?"

More than twenty men in black simultaneously drew their knives.

The air suddenly tightened.

Lu Ze hurriedly stepped forward to say something, but Da Ben waved his hand to stop him: "I, Da Ben, refuse to believe in this nonsense today."

After saying that, Da Ben rushed forward and knocked the members of the Demonic Cult to the ground with a few blows.

"How dare you!" A loud roar shook the leaves in the forest. "You want to die! The Jade Toad Palace is now completely closed off. If you know what's good for you, get out of here!" A man as big as a blue ox appeared, carrying two axes and using his light-footed skills.

"Who are you?" Da Ben asked. "Such a big mouth, are you one of the Seven Heroes—"

"I'm not one of the Seven Heroes, I'm the Demonic Sect Master, Bull Whirlwind!"

Da Ben twirled his staff and shouted, "Hahaha, I don't care what kind of hall master you are, I, the Mischievous Demon King, am going up the mountain to pay my respects to Princess Blue Rabbit of the Jade Toad Palace!"

Da Ben charged forward with a stick in his hand, and Lu Ze had no choice but to draw his knife and follow closely behind.

As luck would have it, Da Ben tripped over some gravel and stumbled, losing his wine gourd and the contents of his arms flying out and flying straight at Niu Xuanfeng.

"Huh? You dare to use hidden weapons?" Niu Xuanfeng waved his hand to take it, and when he opened his hand, he saw that it was several dice.

Da Ben tied up the wine flask, somewhat embarrassed, and grabbed the brass stick. "Give me back my dice! Give them back!"

The stick whistled through the air, each strike aimed straight for Niu Xuanfeng's arm. Niu Xuanfeng, however, used his lightness skill to dodge repeatedly. "Wait! Wait! You can play dice too?"

"What do you mean by being good at dice? I, Da Ben, am known as the God of Gamblers, you know! Dice, dominoes... I'm an expert in everything!"

Da Ben stopped holding the stick, looking even angrier than before.

Lu Ze slowed his pace, slapped his forehead, and then ran his hand down his face, his usually calm face flushing slightly. "...Damn, I forgot about that!" One was guarding the mountain gate, the other had finished his wine, and these two bored gamblers just happened to run into each other. Lu Ze was even planning to follow Da Ben straight to Jade Toad Palace.

Niu Xuanfeng was overjoyed and threw his axe aside. "Great! Brother, how about we make a few bets? If you beat me, I'll let you go up the mountain."

"Alright! It's your decision. We'll see who has the higher score. If I win, you can let us go up the mountain!" Da Ben saw that Niu Xuanfeng had dropped his axe, so he also stuck his bronze cudgel into the ground.

Just as Lu Ze was about to offer some advice, Niu Xuanfeng kicked a demonic sect disciple who had come to warn him away. "Don't spoil my fun, get out of my way!" Da Ben excitedly pushed Lu Ze aside and walked forward, not afraid of any trap.

Niu Xuanfeng had already taken out the dice cup and started gambling with Da Ben on a rock.

One person carries dice with them, and the other carries a dice cup—what kind of people are these?!

Lu Ze had no choice but to sheath his sword, a smile playing on his lips. He was so angry that he laughed out loud, feeling a bit of common ground with the demonic sect underling who had just been kicked away by a bull's hoof.

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"Hahaha, I won! Get out of my way!"

A group of demonic cult underlings pretended to block him, but Da Ben turned to look at Niu Xuanfeng, "Hmm? The dignified leader of the Demonic Cult actually broke his promise?"

"Make way! Let them go up." Niu Xuanfeng waved his hand to scatter them. The men in black parted to the sides, making way for them.

Da Ben turned around and gestured for Lu Ze to follow, then hummed a little tune and swayed ahead as he led the way.

"They're both leaders of the Demonic Church. Pig Wujie uses the leader's orders to pressure Bull Whirlwind into doing things. This Bull Whirlwind is probably quite shrewd; he'd love for the two of us to go up the mountain and cause trouble for Pig Wujie," Lu Ze thought to himself as he followed Da Ben.

soon.

"Look, look!" Da Ben suddenly patted him on the shoulder and pointed into the distance.

A sound of fighting came from ahead, weapons clashing, two figures clashing. Da Ben was anxious and rushed forward with his copper staff, shouting, "Stop! How dare you be so rude!" He knocked a short, fat figure with a pig's head flying with one blow.

"Who are you? How dare you ruin my plans... Huh? Wasn't the mountain closed? How did you get up here?"

Before Pigsy could answer, his eyes darted around and he sneered, "Hmph, that bastard Bull Whirlwind!"

The meteor hammer whistled through the air. "This is none of your business. If you know what's good for you, get out of here!"

A woman dressed in pale yellow and pink walked over and stopped the Mercedes-Benz that wanted to step forward and compete.

She moved with light steps, holding a long sword with a pale blue gemstone inlaid on the scabbard, which gleamed coldly in the sunlight.

Blue Rabbit.

The first thing Lu Ze noticed about her was her eyes—bright, clear like a mountain stream. Her face was indeed worthy of being called the most beautiful woman in the martial arts world, with long ears and a green gemstone on her forehead. But what truly made people unable to look away was not her face, but the dignified and unyielding demeanor she exuded when she stood there.

She was smiling, a gentle smile, but deep in her eyes was a very thin layer of weariness.

She's holding on.

"Don't be hasty, brave warrior," Blue Rabbit's voice was clear and melodious, neither too loud nor too soft, but perfectly distinct. "According to the rules, you two should compete again tomorrow."

Blue Rabbit sheathed the Ice Soul Sword, then staggered as if injured. Lu Ze, who had rushed over, quickly helped her up.

Seeing this, Da Ben slung the copper staff behind his back and escorted the two away. "Fine! I don't want to fight with such a shameless person. I am an upright and honorable man."

Not far away, Pig Wujie gritted his teeth, but for some reason, he didn't chase after them.

As Lu Ze walked, he pondered. Zhu Wujie didn't know who he was, what he wanted to do, or how much information about what would happen in the next few days was in his mind.

This is his advantage.