Journey to the West: Starting with the True Lord of the Pure Land

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This betting contest sounds simple, but it is actually full of hidden tricks, and the judgment of the outcome rests entirely on Gu Fuzi's "heartfelt acceptance".

What kind of confidence does it take to dare to leave the outcome to the other party's judgment?

They looked at Chen Jiao, who had a calm expression, as if he were just making a perfectly ordinary suggestion.

The surprise and inexplicable anticipation in my heart deepened even further.

Gu Fuzi frowned deeply.

Has this young man gone mad?

The contents of this bet were truly beyond his expectations, and could even be described as... absurd.

The practice of talismanic cultivation emphasizes the interaction between heaven and man, and the harmony of their vital energies, in order to seek spiritual responses.

Choosing a magical artifact with completely conflicting attributes to create a talisman is unlikely to result in smooth execution; in fact, the magic power might become disordered the moment the brush touches the paper.

Self-immolation of talismans is a minor consequence; in severe cases, it can even damage the very foundation of one's mind and spirit.

Is this young man deliberately using absurd statements to save face?

Or is there some unknown, unorthodox method that can turn conflict into harmony?

Or perhaps... he's just a clueless young man who only has a superficial understanding of talismanic arts but is arrogant and naive?

He was deep in thought, trying to figure out what this young man was really up to.

But then Chen Jiao chuckled softly and said:

"Your Excellency is well-versed in the art of talismans and possesses vast knowledge; surely you dare not accept this small bet?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Fuzi let out a short, mocking laugh.

He had been obsessed with the art of talismans his entire life, and what kind of provocation hadn't he seen? Naturally, he wouldn't be swayed by such simplistic words.

What he truly cared about wasn't winning or losing, or saving face, but rather what might be hidden behind this bet.

He was obsessed with the way of talismans to the point of addiction, and all he sought in his life was to glimpse the deeper mysteries of the way of talismans.

What would a talisman drawn under such circumstances look like?

Failure goes without saying, but if it really succeeds... what a sight it would be like?

This curiosity, like a cat's paw, gently scratched at his Dao heart.

That's it.

Gu Fuzi made up his mind, and his eyes focused with a sharp light.

He wanted to see if this Jiangxiao Zhenren truly possessed the extraordinary ability to turn the tide and transform conflict into harmony, or if he was merely a boastful and incompetent madman.

Without further hesitation, he met Chen Jiao's gaze and slowly nodded, his voice solemn:

"Alright, we'll do as you say!"

"I'd like to see what kind of mysterious talisman this unsuitable instrument of yours can draw!"

When Chen Jiao saw that Gu Fuzi had agreed, he showed no smugness on his face. He simply nodded slightly and put down the Azure Dragon Swallowing Clouds Inkstone in his hand, clearly indicating that he had made his choice.

He seemed to have planned this all along, and walked straight to the wooden shelf on the other side that displayed the talisman brushes.

There are only five pens hanging on the shelf, each brimming with inner brilliance.

Chen Jiao's gaze fell on a talisman pen with a long, slender handle and a silvery-white sheen.

Its silvery white color is not a dazzling bright color, but a luster like the frost of deep winter, or like the finest cold jade.

One side of the penholder is engraved with the ancient seal script "Tiger Contains Three Mysteries", while the other side reads "Sharpness Conceals Jade's Brilliance".

The brush tip is as white as frost and snow, each hair crystal clear, with subtle wisps of hair flowing spontaneously. Even before touching it, one can feel a sharp and chilling aura emanating from it.

Without hesitation, Chen Jiao took the pen and held it in his palm.

Gu Fuzi had originally decided to observe from the sidelines, but when he saw Chen Jiao take the pen without hesitation, his brows furrowed and almost twisted into a knot.

He naturally recognized the pen, and spoke in a deep voice, his tone revealing undisguised confusion:

"This is the 'Frosty Cone'! You truly have a discerning eye, choosing something so incompatible with water and fire!"

This brush is extremely cold in nature and extremely sharp in tip. It contains the fierce and ruthless nature of a snow tiger and the metal energy of Geng and Xin, but all of this is hidden in the meaning of frost and snow and cold silence. It is specifically designed to overcome the fire element and destroy evil spirits!

The saying goes, "The surface is weathered by wind and frost, but the sharpness of a small awl is hidden."

Your pure fiery essence is like a thunderbolt striking the earth.

If you try to activate it even slightly, the two forces will clash, and before you can even draw the talisman, you may damage the spirit of the brush and the foundation of your own magical power!

"I truly don't understand. Are you trying to draw a talisman, or are you trying to trigger the spiritual energy within these magical artifacts to attack each other and blow up the second floor of my Qingfu Pavilion?"

He was really annoyed.

If this young man was only acting out of spite and showing off, perhaps the damage to the ancient inkstone could still be salvaged.

However, the delicate and spiritual essence of this frost-covered brush tip is extremely difficult to recover once it is scorched by the yang fire, which is a true waste of nature!

Gu Fuzi even began to suspect that the other party might not understand the danger involved at all.

Or perhaps there are other Daoist or demonic methods that he doesn't understand, capable of forcibly reversing the generating and restraining relationships of the Five Elements?

He took a deep breath, then abruptly turned his face away, no longer looking at Chen Jiao choosing a weapon, and said coldly:

"That's enough, that's enough!"

Since you insist on this course of action, let's see how you handle the consequences! Don't blame me for not warning you!

He faced the bright lights of the Netherworld City outside the window, with an attitude of "out of sight, out of mind, let you do whatever you want."

However, the corner of his eye was still twitching slightly.

Upon hearing this, the three people, including Master Shouyue, were secretly alarmed.

Although they did not understand the tools for making talismans, they understood the principles of the five elements' mutual generation and restraint, and the harmony of qi.

By making this choice, Master Jiangxiao has indeed placed himself in an extremely dangerous and awkward situation.

Song Yan was secretly worried for the real person.

Chen Jiao, however, paid no attention to this.

He weighed the small, weathered awl between his fingers, feeling the hidden sharpness and coldness within it, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

He then continued to stroll slowly in front of the display shelves on the second floor, his gaze calmly sweeping over each item on display.

Chen Jiao stood in front of the jade platform displaying paperweights.

On the platform are several paperweights, each with a different shape. Some depict towering mountains, some meandering rivers, some gnarled ancient trees, and others crouching auspicious beasts, each with a different spiritual affiliation.

His gaze lingered for a moment before finally settling on a dark-colored paperweight at the bottom.

This piece is about one and a half feet long and about three fingers wide. The carving is extremely simple and archaic, depicting a black turtle with its head raised.

The shell's texture is naturally like flowing water swirling, exuding a sense of a deep, majestic, and all-encompassing water-like charm.

Chen Jiao picked it up, and as soon as he touched it, he felt a deep and vast water-based spiritual energy emanating from the ruler, continuous and profound like the sea.

Unlike the slightly watery nature of the Azure Dragon Swallowing Clouds Inkstone, this paperweight is more inclined towards being heavy and stable, capable of bearing and suppressing.

Although Gu Fuzi tilted his head, his eyes couldn't help but glance in this direction out of the corner of his eye.

Seeing Chen Jiao take the Xuan Yuan ruler, a treasure of water, his lips twitched involuntarily, and the resentment in his heart intensified.

At this point, three items were placed on the table.

The Qingchi inkstone, primarily composed of wood and also incorporating water-like qualities; the tiger-hair brush, imbued with the austere energy of metal and containing the chill of frost; and the Xuanyuan ruler, profound and weighty like an abyss, flowing with water.

Wood generates fire, but is countered by water; metal generates water, but clashes with its own fire element; water counters fire, creating a direct opposition.

The three artifacts, each with different attributes, all either restrain or conflict with his primary Fire Virtue Sword Intent.

Is this kid really here to cause trouble and deliberately provoke him?

Finally, it is time to find a magic seal.

On several platforms, one Dharma seal after another was quietly displayed, its precious light contained within, its energy profound.

The shapes of the seal knobs vary, including coiled dragons, crouching lions, cranes, and mountains.

The materials used for the seals are diverse: bronze is ancient and rustic, copper is heavy and heavy, jade is warm and lustrous, black jade is deep and solid, and a few are even carved from spiritual bone, with runes appearing as the spiritual light flows.

The inscriptions are also diverse, all engraved with ancient seal script or cloud patterns, with vigorous strokes, containing different Taoist charm and the power of imperial edicts.

Five Thunder Demon-Slaying Seal, Thunder Commander Seal, Nine Elders Immortal Seal, Summoning Ghost Seal, Golden Fire Bell Divine Seal...

These are all seals corresponding to specific divine duties, authorities, or supernatural powers within the orthodox lineage of Xuanmen.