Chapter 980 Another Purpose
So Jiang Bai listened quietly as the other person continued speaking.
"You know, Qingcheng is a simple child. She has been physically weak since she was a child. Although we are twins, her constitution is just like that of an ordinary person, which is different from mine. In addition, we have spoiled her since she was a child, which inevitably makes her more simple-minded than the average person."
"Although she said you're nice, there are some things I have to try myself to know, which is why I changed clothes with her to meet you."
Overall, you're barely passable.
Ye Qingguo didn't try to hide anything from Jiang Bai, and offered some explanation for her earlier behavior.
However, her evaluation of Jiang Bai revealed that she was not very satisfied with him, giving him only a "barely acceptable" rating.
Jiang Bai responded with a wry smile, unsure how to answer.
Not wanting to dwell on the matter, Jiang Bai chuckled and asked noncommittally, "I'm curious, if I had actually done something while you were testing me like this, what would you have done?"
"Then, you'd better prepare to have your men collect your corpse!" Ye Qingguo's expression changed, his face turning icy as he coldly uttered these words to Jiang Bai.
Unfortunately, Jiang Bai blinked and didn't seem to care.
Should someone collect his body?
This is something that not just anyone could do. Jiang Bai didn't realize that Ye Qingguo, who was outrageously beautiful and looked exactly like Ye Qingcheng, could do it.
But what the woman said next made Jiang Bai's heart tremble. She gave him a cold look and then said, "I know your strength. To be honest, for someone your age to have achieved this much is really strong. You are much stronger than me!"
"If you really try to force me into doing something, I really can't resist you!"
"Of course, I don't think you would do that, because I would definitely turn against you before that!"
Jiang Bai chuckled at these words, glancing at Ye Qingguo with interest and giving her a playful look, as if to say, "If you turn your back on me, I won't talk to you anymore. What will you do then? Do you expect me to collect your corpse with that?"
"I may not be your match, but my elder brother might be able to give you a run for your money. And even if he isn't, if you dare to do this, I can absolutely guarantee you'll die a horrible death!"
Jiang Bai really didn't know where Ye Qingguo got the courage to say such things to him.
Isn't this woman being a bit too arrogant?
But the next sentence from that person shut Jiang Bai up completely.
Because the person then said, "There are rumors that you have some kind of relationship with Xu Changsheng! You can ask him if he can protect you if you do this."
These words stunned Jiang Bai, filling him with immense awe.
Xu Changsheng is a mysterious and unpredictable person, and in Jiang Bai's eyes, he is a master among masters.
Previously, Jiang Bai was not strong enough and thought that Xu Changsheng was an ancient martial arts cultivator who was extremely powerful.
However, when he caught up with this person and became an ancient martial arts practitioner, he guessed that the other party must be a Heavenly Realm expert.
When he reached the Heavenly Realm, he was astonished to find that Xu Changsheng had gone much further than him, and the Heavenly Realm was really nothing in the other's eyes.
He is one of the very elite people in this world.
In Jiang Bai's mind, Xu Changsheng was the symbol of invincibility in the modern era, just like the First Emperor, a figure who truly suppressed an era.
But now, listening to Ye Qingguo's words...
What the hell does this mean?
If you dare to act recklessly, even Xu Changsheng can't protect you?
That's quite a boast.
How could Jiang Bai not be utterly shocked?
Judging from the other person's appearance, it seems like they're not bragging.
If that's the case, then the people behind Ye Qingguo, including Ye Qingcheng, must be incredibly powerful.
At the very least, he was someone who could contend with Xu Changsheng, or even someone who could subtly suppress Xu Changsheng; otherwise, Ye Qingguo would never have said such a thing.
But do such people really exist in this world?
I've never heard of this before!
This shocked Jiang Bai, filling him with horror and bewilderment.
As if sensing Jiang Bai's shock and speculation, Ye Qingguo coldly replied, "Jiang Bai, you are quite remarkable now, a Heavenly Realm expert at the age of twenty-five."
"There have been few with this kind of strength throughout history, but you are still too young and lack a solid foundation. You don't know the true nature of this world, nor do you know what a true strong person looks like."
"I admit that China only produces one Xu Changsheng in a hundred years. He is indeed powerful, so powerful that it is outrageous. But that does not mean that no one can stand against him."
"So don't think too highly of him. If you think that way, it's only because you're too superficial."
Ye Qingguo probably said this because Jiang Bai is at least half one of her own, and has a good relationship with Ye Qingcheng. Otherwise, she really wouldn't have needed to say these things to Jiang Bai.
Simply to show off?
Looking at her icy and aloof demeanor, Jiang Bai knew that the woman in front of him was not so shallow; she was definitely a woman who had transcended such low-level interests.
After calming himself down, Jiang Bai composed himself. Although he was full of doubts about who was backing Ye Qingcheng and Ye Qingguo, who dared to talk about opposing Xu Changsheng.
However, Jiang Bai didn't ask, because he knew it would be pointless; the woman in front of him wouldn't say much.
If she wanted to say something, she already did. Since she didn't, no matter how much you ask, you won't get any results from someone with such a strong and stubborn personality.
So he composed himself, looked at Ye Qingguo in front of him, and said noncommittally, "Putting all that aside, you came to see me not simply because you're worried about your sister and wanted to test me, someone she has a good relationship with, but rather?"
"That is certainly one aspect, but not the main one. It's Qingcheng's own business, and she has her own judgment. She's an adult now, and as her older sister, I won't interfere with her personal life. What she does is her choice, and I'm just adding an extra layer of insurance to her choices."
"I have come to see you this time for another reason."
Ye Qingguo responded coldly to Jiang Bai.
That means she's telling Jiang Bai that no matter how Ye Qingcheng chooses or what path she chooses in life, she won't interfere; she'll simply support her and protect her.
While her coming to see Jiang Bai was one reason, she also had another purpose, and that was her main purpose in coming here.
Chapter 981 Quota
"Tell me about it!" Jiang Bai said noncommittally.
He was very curious about what could have made this incredibly arrogant Miss Ye Qingguo come all the way to see him.
I don't think I have any interaction with her.
"Lishan Mausoleum!"
The other party uttered a name that greatly surprised Jiang Bai. Immediately, Jiang Bai also suppressed his smile, narrowed his eyes, sized up the other party, and said in a deep voice, "Lishan Mausoleum? What does that mean?"
"As you know, the Lishan Mausoleum is of great importance. The Heavenly Group is currently arguing about it endlessly. A total of thirty places have been set, but the number of places is limited, and there are quite a few people who want to go."
"Everyone is now using their skills to try and get a piece of the pie, making the competition for spots extremely fierce."
"I know that one of these thirty spots is guaranteed, and that spot is yours!"
"I've come to you this time hoping you can give up your spot!"
Ye Qingguo glanced at Jiang Bai and said in a deep voice, "I have made such a surprising request."
"Why should I!" Jiang Bai immediately objected. Why should he, Jiang Bai, give up his spot?
The map of the Lishan Mausoleum was found by Jiang Bai through his desperate efforts, the key to the Qin Emperor was obtained by Jiang Bai through his desperate efforts, and the mystery of the Qin Emperor's life and death at the Lishan Mausoleum, as well as the truth and falsehood within it, were also discovered by Jiang Bai.
Jiang Bai put in a lot of effort and hard work to secure this fixed spot.
Now look what's happened. With just one sentence from you, Ye Qingguo, you made me, Jiang Bai, give up this spot?
What gives you the right?
Just because you look exactly like Ye Qingcheng, just because you're her older sister?
Dream on!
If Ye Qingcheng were to ask for it herself, Jiang Bai might consider it.
But you, Ye Qingguo... let's just forget about it.
Jiang Bai's words revealed his attitude. Ye Qingguo stared coldly at Jiang Bai for a long time before saying in a cold voice, "The Lishan Mausoleum is fraught with danger. There are many places inside where you are on the verge of death. You already have what many people dream of their whole lives but can never obtain. With your current status and strength, why do you need to take risks?"
"You can live a peaceful and stable life here in Tiandu, so why risk your life to gamble in such a dangerous place?"
"Besides, I won't let you give up this spot for nothing. As long as you agree to this, and have Cheng Tiangang and the others around you report this news to the elders of the Heavenly Group, voluntarily giving up this spot and transferring it to my side, I will definitely give you some satisfactory compensation."
"Trust me, you won't lose out. I'll give you lots of good things."
"Miracle pills, martial arts manuals, divine weapons, and mysterious treasures—you can have whatever you want, and you'll never be at a disadvantage!"
"What you gain will not be less than what you would gain from entering the Lishan Mausoleum!"
"You're not at a disadvantage in this deal!"
Ye Qingguo maintained her cold and aloof expression, unaffected by Jiang Bai's rejection. She remained seated, upright, and coldly offered Jiang Bai this condition.
To be honest, the conditions weren't bad. Ye Qingguo came with sincerity, not to force anything based on her status as Ye Qingcheng's sister, nor to pressure Jiang Bai with her seemingly powerful background.
Although her attitude wasn't very good, Jiang Bai could tell that it wasn't intentional; she was probably just like that, always having this expression towards everyone—it was innate.
The conditions offered were quite reasonable; most people would have agreed immediately, but Jiang Bai did not.
The offer is certainly tempting, but the fact that the other party is willing to exchange these offers for a spot speaks volumes.
This shows that all these conditions combined are not as valuable as a single spot with a slim chance of survival.
Jiang Bai isn't stupid; he can naturally weigh the pros and cons.
You're willing to exchange so many good things for a spot after surviving a near-death experience, which can only mean that the benefits you'll receive if you don't die in the Lishan Mausoleum will be immense, far greater than the benefits offered by Ye Qingguo.
"You want this spot?" Jiang Bai asked, squinting his eyes.
He really wanted to say, since you say the person behind you is so powerful, why don't you ask him to fight for a spot for you?
For someone who can rival Xu Changsheng, getting a spot shouldn't be too difficult.
Unfortunately, the other party's answer surprised Jiang Bai.
Ye Qingguo glanced at Jiang Bai, and a rare blush appeared on her cold face. Although it was very faint and fleeting, Jiang Bai still caught it.
After regaining her composure, Ye Qingguo said coldly, "I already have a spot. Out of the thirty spots, I'm already confirmed. This spot isn't something I wanted myself; I got it for someone else."
"Jiang Bai, whether you agree or not, it only takes one word from you!"
"However, I advise you to agree; it won't do you any harm."
What does this mean? Is this to get a spot for her lover?
Upon hearing this and observing Ye Qingguo's reaction, Jiang Bai immediately made this judgment. He couldn't help but squint at Ye Qingguo, but unfortunately, her cold and aloof face remained expressionless, leaving Jiang Bai unable to discern anything from her.
After thinking for a moment, Jiang Bai replied in a deep voice, "I'm sorry, but no matter how much you offer, I won't give up this spot. This spot is just as important to me!"
"What you're talking about may be tempting, but it's probably not of any use to me, and I don't need it. If I wanted it, I would have my own way of getting it, instead of making some deal with you here."
"This spot was earned by Jiang Bai through his own abilities, through real hard work and skill. No one can take it away from me!"
Just kidding, Jiang Bai has a system mission in mind, how could he give this spot to someone else?
If he gives it to someone else, what will happen to Jiang Bai? How will he complete the system task?
If Jiang Bai fails, he will suffer huge losses, which cannot be compensated by the little something Ye Qingguo gave him.
Putting aside the punishment for failure, even if Jiang Bai fails to enter and cannot obtain the reward, a single ultimate lottery draw could be more valuable than everything Ye Qingguo has given him.
Jiang Bai was able to calculate this basic addition and subtraction.
So he refused without hesitation!
His attitude was clearly beyond Ye Qingguo's expectations.
In her view, Jiang Bai had no reason to refuse. The conditions she offered were truly generous. If Jiang Bai agreed, the benefits he would receive might not be less than those from entering the Lishan Mausoleum.
Moreover, it saved him from a near-death experience. How could Jiang Bai refuse such a good deal?
This surprised her.
Chapter 982 Pay up, why not pay up?
"You really won't agree? It won't hurt you!"
Ye Qingguo had already stood up, looking down at Jiang Bai with a somewhat condescending air, scrutinizing the man before her once again.
It was as if they wanted to see even the slightest hint of compromise in Jiang Bai's eyes.
Unfortunately, Jiang Bai did not grant her wish. He remained seated there, unmoved, and when he saw her gaze, he merely chuckled lightly, displaying a resolute attitude.
"I hope you won't regret it!"
Strictly speaking, Ye Qingguo was not a very good persuader. After asking a few simple questions and offering his opinion on exchanging ideas, which was rejected by Jiang Bai, he didn't say anything more and turned to leave.
As she reached the door, she suddenly stopped and turned to look at Jiang Bai: "My sister is very innocent, don't blame her. This matter today... has nothing to do with her."
Jiang Bai chuckled at this, saying, "This matter has nothing to do with her in the first place."
After pausing for a moment, Ye Qingguo nodded and turned to leave.
Jiang Bai was left sitting in the empty room, constantly pondering what Ye Qingguo had said, wondering who she had proposed the deal to him on her behalf.
It might be her lover, or it might be someone else, but right now, this spot seems very attractive.
The Heavenly Group has been fighting tooth and nail over this matter. Ye Qingguo has found her; she is the first, but she will clearly not be the last.
I reckon a lot of people will be coming to see me in the next couple of days, whether openly or secretly, through bribery or coercion; they'll have to use all sorts of tricks.
Looking at the gloomy sky outside, Jiang Bai had a feeling that a storm was brewing.
This late autumn is truly a turbulent time.
Having composed himself, Jiang Bai, having already spent the money, naturally wouldn't waste the room. Lying on the luxurious bed in the suite, a delicate fragrance wafted over, likely left by Ye Qingguo, which stirred Jiang Bai's heart.
He then shook his head with a wry smile, wondering what he was even thinking.
Just then, Ye Qingcheng called, her first words being, "Brother Jiang Bai, my sister is gone?"
"Um."
"She didn't give you any trouble, did she?"
It seems that Ye Qingcheng is still quite worried about this.
"Of course not," Jiang Bai chuckled.
The two chatted for a few more minutes before hanging up. Jiang Bai clearly heard the sound of a door opening on the other end, which meant Ye Qingguo had returned, hence Ye Qingcheng's hasty decision to hang up.
I wonder what the two sisters will say.
They must have been having some private conversations; they certainly wouldn't have talked about things here. Ye Qingguo wouldn't be that stupid.
However, it's hard to say; who can truly understand a woman's mind?
Who knows if she'll try to sabotage me by rejecting her offer, even though she doesn't seem like that kind of person.
After hanging up the phone, Jiang Bai's busy work didn't stop. It turned out to be Yang Wudi calling, whose first words were: "Jiang Bai, have you gotten into trouble again?"
After a moment of surprise, Jiang Bai asked noncommittally, "What's wrong?"
"A few days ago, when you were in Hu County, a few young men from a cultivator sect brought a pig demon there. Judging from the time, they should have met you. Now they've disappeared without a trace, neither alive nor dead."
"That pig has already been taken to Changbai Mountain, to the Wansheng Sect! Don't tell me this has nothing to do with you."
Unexpectedly, Yang Wudi was quite well-informed. Jiang Bai chuckled, neither confirming nor denying, which was tantamount to tacitly acknowledging the matter.
"Did you do this?" Yang Wudi's voice rose eight octaves, sounding quite surprised, yet also as if he knew it was perfectly reasonable. Yang Wudi knew all too well what kind of people those guys were.
Arrogant and disdainful of everyone, he doesn't even seem to respect himself. If he were to run into Jiang Bai and anger him, it wouldn't be impossible for Jiang Bai to wipe them all out.
This incident, though unexpected, was also within the realm of possibility.
"What, has someone found you now?" Jiang Bai asked curiously.
He figured that was probably the case; otherwise, given Yang Wudi's personality and his busy work schedule, he wouldn't have bothered to call him to ask about such trivial matters.
"Yes, someone has found me. They're still outside my office demanding that I hand over the person. They insist that the incident happened on my turf and want an explanation."
"You don't know, there are at least two powerful cultivators, equivalent to Heavenly Realm martial artists, sitting outside right now. I'm under a lot of pressure."
Yang Wudi sighed and said helplessly.
He hadn't expected this. He thought to himself, even if these kids offended you, you could just teach them a lesson. There's no need to kill them, right?
Now you've made such a huge mess, and now I'm the one cleaning up your mess?
"Can't hold on anymore?" Jiang Bai chuckled, a hint of schadenfreude in his voice.
This infuriated Yang Wudi: "You're still laughing! How can you still laugh? Do you know who these people are? Do you know what kind of power they represent?"
"You, Jiang Bai, are really something. You killed four outstanding young talents from top-tier sects without saying a word. Now look what's happened. You beat up the young ones and attracted the old ones. They're refusing to leave my office. What am I supposed to do?"
"Tell me out, or don't?"
As they were talking, Jiang Bai could clearly sense that Yang Wudi was already slamming his fist on the table, indicating that he was under considerable pressure.
Jiang Bai didn't know what other hidden power Yang Wudi hadn't used, but these guys were about equal to Cheng Tiangang. Cheng Tiangang was able to bring out such a powerful figure as the Southern Border Witch God Sect in a critical moment.
In the early days of the founding of the nation, Li Qingdi's father was able to negotiate agreements with all the cultivators and establish a Heavenly Group, enabling his son to maintain an extraordinary relationship with these cultivators and even mobilize their vast power...
Jiang Bai wouldn't believe that Yang Wudi was a minor character with absolutely no influence.
There must be some hidden plan that I don't know about, but this plan is putting quite a bit of pressure on several top-tier cultivation sects.
"Hand it over, why wouldn't I! Tell them that their dogs were disobedient and bit people outside, including me. I was unhappy, so I killed them all. If they're not satisfied, they're welcome to come to Tiandu and find me, Jiang Bai!"
"Bring it on, Jiang Bai is ready to take it!"
Jiang Bai didn't take them seriously and said this to Yang Wudi with disdain.
It's not necessarily that he completely disregards the other party, but the system's task has already been issued. If these cultivators can't find a way to come to him, or if they're suppressed by Yang Wudi and don't make a move against him...
Who can I turn to for reason?
Chapter 983 Kill him!
There will be nowhere to cry then, as they will launch three attacks. After the three attacks, it will be time to receive the reward, and Jiang Bai is eagerly awaiting it.
With that tempting reward in hand, Jiang Bai couldn't care less about anything else now.
Danger and danger can all take a backseat in the face of enormous profits.
He had no idea how shocked Yang Wudi would be by these words. After hearing Jiang Bai's words, Yang Wudi was clearly stunned for a moment, and asked with an uncertain tone, "Are you sure you want me to sell you?"
"Is that even a question?"
"What conspiracy is there?" Yang Wudi knew Jiang Bai quite well.
Counting the time, the two have known each other for about a year. During this time, Yang Wudi has come to know Jiang Bai quite well, knowing that this guy is the type who won't get up early for nothing.
Nobody wants to create trouble for themselves. Although Jiang Bai is a troublemaker, he is not someone who wants to create trouble for himself.
Although he had just expressed his anger and indicated that he was under a lot of pressure, it was not impossible for him to actually overpower the other party.
Yang Wudi believed he could easily stall them for time, though he couldn't force them to completely abandon the investigation.
A few months is enough time for Jiang Bai to do a lot of things.
He didn't say it explicitly, but he knew Jiang Bai should be able to guess it.
But Jiang Bai didn't ask for his help; he just asked him to sell him out?
Yang Wudi would never believe there wasn't some conspiracy involved.
"There's no conspiracy involved. I just don't like them. And coincidentally, I've gained some strength now, so I want to test my skills against them. If they don't come, fine. But if they do, I'm going to teach these old guys a lesson and show them how they should behave in the future."
These words piqued Yang Wudi's curiosity and made him hesitate. After thinking about it, he agreed.
Jiang Bai was unwilling to talk about it, so he didn't ask anymore; he wasn't a gossipy person.
So he hung up the phone, went out, and immediately betrayed Jiang Bai.
He said in a deep voice to the two elderly men dressed in ancient style, "I have found out what happened. It was Jiang Bai who did it. I just spoke to him on the phone, and he admitted it himself."
"They said that if you have any complaints, he's waiting for you in Tiandu. If you have the guts, you can go there anytime!"
These words infuriated the two old men. They jumped up from their chairs, one of them punching the wall next to him, creating a large hole in the thick wall. He stood there, snarling, "Damn it! This kid is just too arrogant!"
"That's right, the young man is very arrogant. He thinks that just because he has some strength, he can do whatever he wants! If we don't teach him a lesson, he won't know how to behave in the future!" An old man in a blue Taoist robe said in a deep voice.
Upon hearing this, the old man in the white robe, his face contorted with rage, said, "A little lesson? Brother Liu killed one of the most promising young talents of your Kongtong Immortal Sect, as well as my nephew, and you're talking about giving him a little lesson?"
"I think this kid should be killed!"
These words startled the old man in the Taoist robe. His expression shifted, and he said hesitantly, "Logically speaking, this kid should indeed be killed, but Sect Leader Zhao, what about the Ten Thousand Saints Sect..."
You should know that the Wansheng Sect strongly supports Jiang Bai. The Wansheng Emperor once sent Changchun Tongzi to say that no one was allowed to touch Jiang Bai. If anyone wanted to deal with Jiang Bai, it would be equivalent to starting a war with the Wansheng Sect, and the Wansheng Sect would not let them off.
With the behemoth that is the Ten Thousand Saints Sect around, anyone who wants to mess with Jiang Bai has to think twice.
These sects—Kunlun Sect, Kongtong Immortal Sect, Five Elements Sect, and Shushan Sword Sect—were among the top sects in the cultivation world, once known as immortal sects, claiming to be immortals on earth, high and mighty.
However, only they themselves know the truth.
It's true that they are powerful, and some of the masters and seniors in the sect can be described as immortals. Some of them are already hundreds or thousands of years old, and their cultivation is earth-shattering.
However, to say that they can rival the Ten Thousand Saints Sect is definitely a lie!
Are you kidding me? The Ten Thousand Saints Sect is a real behemoth. It once supported a group of Tartars, starting with thirteen suits of armor, to carve out a vast territory and eventually establish its dominance in the Central Plains. It's a very ruthless character.
For hundreds of years, it ruled the vast Central Plains, suppressing all ancient martial arts practitioners, cultivator sects, and immortal experts, leaving them breathless.
If it weren't for the eventual invasion by Western foreign tribes, they might not have been able to drive the Wansheng Sect members back beyond the Great Wall.
Even so, it only crippled the Wansheng Sect, but did not destroy its foundation. On the other hand, the Central Divine Continent suffered heavy losses. Countless senior experts perished at that time, and the vast Divine Continent was almost torn apart.
Even if these sects were united, they would find it difficult to challenge the prestige of the Myriad Saints Sect.
"Hmph! The Ten Thousand Saints Sect! It's the Ten Thousand Saints Sect again! It's because of the indulgence of these monsters in the Ten Thousand Saints Sect that Jiang Bai openly violated the century-old alliance outside, yet he remains unscathed. This makes many foreign races think that our Central Divine Continent is untrustworthy, causing them to be extremely hostile towards us. If it weren't for the fact that our strength has recovered a lot in recent years, there might have been another catastrophe!"
"He's caused such a huge disaster, but because of the support of the Ten Thousand Saints Sect, we have no choice but to let this kid go!"
"Now look what's happened! This kid has gone even further, attacking our disciples and killing them without hesitation, leaving no corpses behind. He's utterly arrogant!"
"I have already inquired, and he doesn't have that kind of deep relationship with the Myriad Saints Sect at all. The Myriad Saints Emperor must have had another reason for protecting him, but we don't know the specifics."
"I think that as long as we join forces, what can the Myriad Saints Sect do? Does the Myriad Saints Emperor dare to come out of Changbai Mountain and wipe out our sects one by one?"
"You must understand, we are not made of clay! Especially Kunlun, which is known as the leader of the righteous immortal sects, with a lineage that has lasted for countless years. Even the Emperor of Ten Thousand Saints might not be able to gain an advantage there. This time, their sect leader's future son-in-law died at the hands of this Jiang Bai, so they will definitely join forces with us. As long as we unite, we may not be afraid of the Ten Thousand Saints Sect!"
"Besides, we are in the right!"
After saying all that, this Sect Leader Zhao was actually explaining to his companions that while the Myriad Saints Sect was terrifying, Jiang Bai's relationship with them was actually quite ordinary. They were in the right in this matter, and if they really fought, the Myriad Saints Sect wouldn't turn against them.
Chapter 984 The Overlord Chariot
Elder Liu naturally understood these words. His eyes flashed, and his expression changed constantly. After a long while, he said to Sect Leader Zhao, "Since Brother Zhao says so, then this matter... shall be handled according to Brother Zhao's wishes. Without further ado, let's go to Tiandu now! Let's meet this kid and see what gives him the right to be so arrogant in front of us!"
"Alright! Let's go right now! We'll take his head and climb Kunlun together!"
"Even if the Ten Thousand Saints Sect attacks, Kunlun can stand up for us!"
Upon hearing this, Sect Leader Zhao uttered these words in a deep voice.
After saying that, the two ignored Yang Wudi who was present and left together, seemingly united in their hatred and preparing to take action against Jiang Bai.
However, they did not notice Yang Wudi standing next to them, who had been looking at them with an extremely strange gaze the whole time.
After they left, Yang Wudi picked up the phone, dialed a number, and said only one sentence: "Jiang Bai, I've already sold you out. Now those two old guys are going to Tiandu to cause you trouble. Good luck to you."
One day later, at Tiandu Airport, a passenger plane that had come from the direction of the capital city slowly landed on the airport ground.
Two strangely dressed old men walked out in full view of everyone. One was wearing a dark blue Taoist robe with a huge Bagua pattern printed on his chest, and the other was wearing a white Confucian scholar's robe, full of ancient charm.
Not only that, but both of them also had long hair, which they tied up in buns and coiled on their heads, making them look even more like people from ancient times, attracting the attention of countless passersby.
Some people guessed that the two were filming a movie, and some even started looking around for the location of the camera.
Unfortunately, their search was destined to be fruitless.
Because these two really weren't there to film a movie.
Soaring through the air on a sword for ninety thousand miles, rising straight to the heavens—this is not something an ordinary person can do; it is something only true masters of the immortal path can accomplish.
Although both of them are powerful, they are not among the true immortals. Naturally, they are capable of things like flying on swords and soaring through the air on magical treasures.
But the energy consumption is enormous, and the speed isn't very fast. Who knows how long it would take for them to arrive from the capital by sword?
Even if they arrive, they probably won't have much fighting power to speak of when facing Jiang Bai, who is well-rested and ready. In the end, will they come to teach Jiang Bai a lesson, or will Jiang Bai teach them a lesson?
These two important figures are not fools; they naturally know which choice to make.
"Brother Liu, where do you think we should go to look for Jiang Bai now?"
Upon exiting the airport and standing at the airport entrance, Sect Leader Zhao asked Elder Liu in a deep voice.
"I've heard from my disciples that Jiang Bai has quite a business in the secular world. He acquired it through trickery and force, relying on his strength. It's called Imperial Enterprise. We're sure to find him there."
Even if we can't find him, we can still destroy his worldly foundation and vent our anger!
After hearing this, Elder Liu thought for a moment and then said to Sect Leader Zhao, setting his sights on the Imperial Enterprises.
Tiandu has a large population and a vast territory, but they don't have much of a foundation in the secular world. Since the establishment of the Tianzu, the foundations of the major sects in the secular world have been completely severed, and they have little power now.
Finding Jiang Bai in this vast sea of people is no easy task, so he set his sights on the Empire Enterprise.
If it's hard to find an individual, surely it shouldn't be too difficult to find someone from such a large company?
Upon hearing Elder Liu's words, Sect Leader Zhao found them extremely reasonable. He nodded and said with high spirits, "Brother Liu is right. This time, we will break through this brat's den of evil and restore a bright and clear world to Tiandu. Only then will we live up to the spirit of our righteous path role models."
Having said that, he reached out and, with a flourish, hailed a taxi.
Then, he said to the driver, "Young man, we're going to Imperial Enterprises. Do you know the place?"
"Imperial Enterprises? Of course I know it. It's the largest company in Tiandu. I heard that it has now integrated some companies from Japan and has become the number one company in the Fortune 500. It's a true behemoth. Where are you two going?"
The driver was taken aback by these words, and then asked curiously, not understanding what these two old men, dressed in ancient style and looking somewhat otherworldly, meant by going to the Empire.
However, he was also a talkative person, and knowing some inside information, he usually liked to chat with people. This time was no exception, and he showed off his knowledge in front of the two old men.
"Let's destroy this den of demons! Let's restore peace and order to Tiandu!" Sect Leader Zhao declared righteously.
"Yes, let's destroy this den of evil and slaughter all those villains!" Elder Liu echoed.
He then said to the driver, "Young man, don't be afraid. Once we get there, leave immediately. This is something we two did; you have nothing to do with it. After we break down this den of evil, you bring people back to share the gold and silver, and distribute the wealth that these villains have amassed to the people!"
driver:"..."
He really didn't know what to say, he just felt unlucky to have pulled two crazy people in his lap.
But he couldn't bring himself to kick them off the bus. These two were already in their seventies or eighties. Although they might have some mental issues, they were still elderly people. He shouldn't have kicked them off the bus, given the principles of respecting the elderly and caring for the young.
Besides, he's already on the one-way street of the airport expressway, so parking or turning around is practically impossible now. He just makes a living this way; whether the customer is mentally ill or what he wants to do is none of his business.
So, I just gritted my teeth and dragged these two to our destination.
He then naturally stopped paying attention to the two old men who, in his opinion, clearly had some mental issues.
Twenty minutes later, they arrived at the headquarters of Empire Corporation. The driver slammed on the brakes, stopped the car, and as he let the two out, he leaned out and said, "Thank you, that's sixty-eight dollars."
These words startled the two antique-looking old men. Then, Sect Leader Zhao, his face flushed with embarrassment, clasped his hands in a fist salute to Elder Liu beside him and said, "Brother Liu, I didn't bring any gold or silver with me this time. My arrival in Tiandu was arranged by some disciples. I don't know if you..."
Elder Liu was also taken aback, and immediately blushed, saying in a low voice with a red face, "Sect Leader Zhao, I... I didn't bring any money with me."
"You two are fucking lunatics! Why are you taking this car if you don't have any money? Are you trying to rip me off? Are you kidding me?" The driver immediately cursed and his face darkened.
These two lunatics kept talking about destroying the imperial enterprises and how to redistribute wealth and benefit the people. He immediately realized that these two old men had something wrong with their heads.
Unexpectedly, they were two people who tried to ride for free!
Chapter 985 Historical Drama
This infuriated the driver, who disregarded all moral virtues like respecting the elderly and caring for the young, and began to hurl insults at them.
These words infuriated the two prominent figures among the cultivators.
However, they are highly respected figures and, mindful of their status, they would never stand there and yell at the driver like shrewish women. Firstly, they wouldn't lower themselves to that level, and secondly, they wouldn't know how to do it.
And while it's true they've lived in the mountains for a long time, they've also ventured out into the world in their youth, so they naturally know that this secular society only values money.
It's unreasonable for a porter to not pay us after pulling us for so long. It's understandable that we're angry, since we two old folks went out without any money.
"This... young brother, don't be angry, don't be angry. Wait here for a moment, and after we destroy this den of iniquity and steal the gold and silver, we'll give it to you as payment for the journey."
Sect Leader Zhao took a deep breath, tried his best to smile, and said this to the driver.
"Yes, yes, with this den of iniquity here, watch the two of us rob the rich to help the poor. Just wait a moment, and you'll naturally have your gold and silver in hand." Elder Liu echoed in agreement.
"What bad luck! I ran into two lunatics today!"
Their words startled the driver. In broad daylight, two old lunatics were trying to rob the number one company in the Fortune 500? Damn, how chaotic is this world?
It's best not to get involved in this kind of thing.
Those two old lunatics are definitely not going to succeed. It's not surprising that they did something like this because they're mentally ill. In the end, no one can do anything about them.
But for a normal person like myself to become an accomplice in robbery for just 68 yuan... that's not a very worthwhile thing to do.
Upon hearing this, the driver immediately stepped on the gas, cursed, and sped away, wanting to get as far away from those two crazy old men as possible.
Little did he know that these two were not some old madmen, but genuine masters, experts among cultivators, each comparable to a Heavenly Rank martial artist, terrifyingly powerful, capable of destroying a place, no joke.
If Jiang Bai weren't around, either of them could destroy the headquarters of this imperial enterprise in the blink of an eye.
I'm not exaggerating.
"Gentlemen, what happened? You went out without any money. That won't do. How long has it been since you last went out?"
Just then, a young voice, seemingly smiling yet not quite, suddenly rang out.
A short-haired young man in a white tracksuit stood smiling not far to the left of the two old men and began to laugh.
"Who are you?" Elder Liu was a little confused. He hadn't even noticed when the other party had appeared. This made him very curious, but also a little nervous. He asked with a wary expression.
"Young man, who exactly are you?" Sect Leader Zhao also realized that something was wrong. He waved his hand out of thin air, and an iron sword appeared in his hand. Then he squinted at the young man in front of him.
"You two old geezers, didn't you come here to cause me trouble? I heard you were going to kill me, how come you don't even know who I am?"
The young man said with a half-smile, "This is none other than Jiang Bai."
In fact, after receiving Yang Wudi's message, Jiang Bai had already given the order to deploy personnel at Tiandu's train station, bus station, and airport. Not only that, personnel were also deployed to highways, railways, and shipping.
Jiang Bai would immediately know if any suspicious person arrived in Tiandu. The presence of these two high-profile individuals at the airport was bound to be noticed.
So Jiang Bai quickly received the news and knew their destination, so he took a helicopter to wait for the two of them. Unexpectedly, he saw such an interesting scene.
"Jiang Bai?"
It's true that the two of them are somewhat out of touch with society, but neither of them is a fool. Jiang Bai made it so obvious; if they still couldn't figure out who Jiang Bai was, then they would truly be idiots.
Realizing who the other party was, they were startled and immediately drew their weapons, aiming them at Jiang Bai.
Sect Leader Zhao held an iron sword, while Elder Liu took out a large seal, pointing it at Jiang Bai with a wary expression, as if he might attack at any moment.
"Heh, you two don't need to be like this, do I have such a deep grudge against you? You just arrived in Tiandu, and you've already started yelling at me to kill me, but now you even want to destroy my imperial enterprise!"
"You bastards, don't you know this is illegal?"
"Illegal?"
This word was clearly unfamiliar to the two old men. After hearing this, they looked at each other, wondering what Jiang Bai was talking about.
However, he didn't understand the latter part of the conversation, but he did understand the former. Elder Liu stepped forward and said sternly, "Jiang Bai, how dare you ask us what grudge we have against you? Qingxianzi is the most outstanding disciple of our Kongtong Immortal Sect in the past twenty years. He is the best in our sect. What grudge do you have that you would kill him?"
"Yes! Zhao Hong was my younger brother's son. My brother cultivated immortality in his early years and only had this son at the age of 260. Now he is one of the Supreme Elders of my sect. Before he went into seclusion to cultivate, he entrusted this child to me. How could you so heartlessly kill him? There is an irreconcilable hatred between us!"
"How dare you ask us what grudge we have against you?" Sect Leader Zhao roared back.
As the three people spoke, countless people stood watching from a distance in front of the Imperial Enterprises.
The headquarters of the Empire Enterprises was originally located in the bustling downtown area, in the most prosperous skyscraper. Jiang Bai bought it and made it the company headquarters. This is the most lively business district in the entire Tiandu.
Normally it's bustling with people, and even now during working hours, there are still quite a few people coming and going. The three of them were talking to each other, leaving those around them looking at each other in bewilderment.
They looked at the three people in front of them as if they were monkeys, especially their dialogue, which made it seem like they were filming some kind of ancient fantasy drama.
Otherwise, what would these three people mean by saying these things in broad daylight in this busy downtown area?
Clearly, after the two finished speaking, all three realized that something was wrong. They looked at each other, and each saw some embarrassment on the other's face.
"Ahem, this isn't the place to talk. You two old folks, if you're so capable, let's go somewhere private to have a chat."
Jiang Bai coughed awkwardly, realizing he had forgotten to clear the area. There were at least several hundred people here, making it unsuitable for talking or fighting. So he took the initiative to make the suggestion.
"Hmph! Do you think the two of us are afraid of you?" Sect Leader Zhao snorted and said this, and Elder Liu nodded in agreement.
The two then followed Jiang Bai and left the bustling downtown area. Under Jiang Bai's arrangement, they boarded two cars and sped off towards the suburbs.
Chapter 986 Differences of Opinion
This place in the suburbs is sparsely populated, and with Jiang Bai's special arrangements, even if the fight goes on and on, nothing will happen. It's definitely the best place to settle personal grudges.
About an hour later, the two cars stopped in a deserted wilderness outside the suburbs. The driver slowly drove away, and Jiang Bai said to the two old men in front of him when they were a kilometer away: "So, we've arrived. Now, what do you want? Speak your mind. I, Jiang Bai, am not afraid of you!"
"Of course I'll teach you a lesson!"
"Of course I'll kill you!"
The two spoke at the same time, but the results were different. After saying their words, they looked at each other with some dissatisfaction.
Clearly, the two people have different identities, so their purposes are also different, and their attitudes toward this matter are fundamentally different.
It's true that Qingxianzi was a rising star of the Kongtong Immortal Sect, and it's also true that he was appreciated by Elder Liu. However, he didn't actually have much of a relationship with Elder Liu. While he was alive, he naturally had to be protected, but after he died...
That's all.
We must avenge this wrong, otherwise where will the reputation of the Kongtong Immortal Sect be?
But Jiang Bai has the backing of the Wansheng Sect after all. In Elder Liu's opinion, it is clearly not worth it to go to war with the Wansheng Sect for a leisurely person.
So his real intention was to teach Jiang Bai a lesson, save face, and make Jiang Bai apologize and make compensation.
Before meeting Jiang Bai, cooperating with Sect Leader Zhao was fine, but now that we've met Jiang Bai, there are some things we can't say carelessly, otherwise it could easily escalate into a fight to the death.
After all, Jiang Bai is not someone to be trifled with. If someone were to openly send someone to their death, it's hard to guarantee that Jiang Bai wouldn't retaliate. Even a rabbit will bite when cornered, let alone a young martial artist like Jiang Bai who is said to have already reached the Heavenly Realm.
Taking a desperate gamble is something most people can't handle.
However, Sect Leader Zhao's thoughts were clearly different from Elder Liu's, because his relationship with the deceased Zhao Hong was unusual.
That was his own nephew. He had no descendants, only that one younger brother. The brothers had an extremely deep bond. His brother had a son late in life and entrusted him with his care before going into seclusion. Naturally, his relationship with Zhao Hong was also exceptionally deep.
Now look what's happened! Zhao Hong has actually been killed by Jiang Bai!
How could he explain this to his younger brother?
Naturally, he was determined to fight Jiang Bai to the death!
"Brother Liu, didn't we have an agreement? Why did you change your mind at the last minute?" Sect Leader Zhao glared at Elder Liu and said angrily.
I find it hard to accept that this old friend, whom I've known for hundreds of years, has suddenly betrayed me.
"Brother Zhao, Zhao Hong is your nephew, so it's only natural that you want to avenge him by killing Jiang Bai. But what does Qingxianzi have to do with me? He's just one of my outstanding disciples."
"His death is certainly a loss for our Kongtong Immortal Sect, and we will certainly seek revenge on Jiang Bai, but is it worth making a life-or-death feud with the Wansheng Sect over this? As an elder of the Kongtong Immortal Sect, I must take responsibility for the sect!"
"Our sect is not like your Five Elements Sect. It's your Brother Zhao's one-man show. I, as an elder, cannot make decisions about rashly provoking the Myriad Saints Sect!"
After saying this, Elder Liu ignored Sect Leader Zhao and said to Jiang Bai, "Jiang Bai, why did you kill Qingxianzi? You must give our Kongtong Immortal Sect an explanation for this! Otherwise, we will not let this go!"
This is essentially telling Jiang Bai, "I'm waiting for your explanation. Give me an explanation..."
If this explanation is satisfactory, and you are willing to apologize, then we can discuss this matter.
It's entirely possible to turn a big problem into a small one, and a small problem into nothing. I'm doing this for your own good.
Jiang Bai naturally understood the implication in his words. He chuckled and didn't mind explaining, so he embellished the story of what had happened earlier.
Of course, the story of the Qingqiu Map was omitted, and Hu Jiaojiao was described by Jiang Bai as his mistress, not a monster.
This matter is of great importance. If these two old men in front of us were to learn about the Qingqiu Map, it would cause far greater turmoil than the deaths of these four people.
You should know that the secret hidden in the Qingqiu Map is something that even the behemoth that claims to not even put the Wansheng Sect in its eyes, the Southern Border Witch God Sect, is tempted by.
If they find out that the Qingqiu Map has fallen into my hands, wouldn't I immediately become the enemy of the world?
He's not stupid; he knows what he should and shouldn't say.
Upon hearing this, Elder Liu's expression changed several times. He knew what kind of person Qingxianzi was. This young man was good in every way, except that he was a bit lecherous. Although he was intelligent, he was arrogant and disdainful of others, which was his weakness.
Elder Liu had reprimanded him twice before for this matter, and he had restrained himself then. But unexpectedly, he relapsed as soon as he stepped outside and actually said those things in front of Jiang Bai.
Who is Jiang Bai?
Da Xiao is also a Heavenly Realm expert, how could he tolerate being insulted like this?
And she even flirted with his woman in front of him?
Anyone would find this unbearable. Jiang Bai may have gone a bit too far, but he's a young man, and everyone knows he's a bit hot-tempered.
Is it because he's young enough?
If that's the case, then while Jiang Bai is certainly wrong, the Kongtong Immortal Sect might not be in the right either.
"How do I know that what you're saying is true?" Elder Liu said in a deep voice.
"I say it's true, and it's true! To be honest, Yang Wudi told me about you two coming to him beforehand. I sent you. I, Jiang Bai, have always been upright and honest. It's true that I killed people, but it's also true that they were courting death!"
"Believe it or not, it's up to you. If you don't believe me, then fight me. Do you think I'm afraid of you?" Jiang Bai sneered and said disdainfully.
This made Elder Liu hesitate, while Sect Leader Zhao was much more decisive, saying in a deep voice, "I don't care whether what you say is true or false. Zhao Hong is my nephew. He is my brother's only son. He is the bloodline of our Zhao family. No matter the reason, if you dare to kill him, I will fight you to the death!"
"Jiang Bai, you're going to pay with your life!"
This old man was no fool; he acted without hesitation. The iron sword in his hand flew up into the sky and transformed into a giant, earthen-yellow dragon, which rushed straight towards Jiang Bai.
This momentum and power far surpasses that of Zhao Hong and his ilk.
After all, this old man is a giant in his own right, the head of the Five Elements Sect, a true master cultivator on par with the Heavenly Realm!
When they make a move, it's earth-shattering; there's no ordinary logic to it.
Jiang Bai was startled and dared not be careless. He responded and went to meet the attack, unleashing his martial arts divine power, the Claw of Heaven!
Chapter 987 Celestial Grand Cultivator
Elder Liu, who was standing nearby, hesitated at first when he saw the two of them make a move. He tentatively raised his hand, but then retreated to the side.
The death of a disciple was not enough to justify his desperate fight with Jiang Bai.
When he arrived, he had already figured out that he wanted Jiang Bai to clarify the facts, then force Jiang Bai to apologize and admit his mistakes, give an explanation, and restore the face of their Kongtong Immortal Sect. He never thought of killing Jiang Bai or anything like that.
This is tantamount to starting a war with that old guy, Emperor Wansheng. Elder Liu believes that even if a disciple is outstanding, he is not worth the Kongtong Immortal Sect going to war with the Wansheng Sect.
That's not worth it at all. It's not worth sacrificing the entire sect for one person, especially since Jiang Bai is someone that Emperor Wansheng specifically asked to protect.
That old guy hasn't made a move for many years, and hasn't even left Changbai Mountain Tianchi. But that doesn't mean everyone can ignore his words. If someone does that, then that person is either a fool or an idiot!
When the old man goes mad, he can unleash an unstoppable storm of bloodshed, and he doesn't want the Kongtong Immortal Sect to be the first victim.
However, he and Sect Leader Zhao had known each other for quite some time, though they weren't exactly old friends. The two sects had once been rivals. For a few years, the Five Elements Sect was at its peak and even attempted to challenge the Kongtong Immortal Sect, one of the Ten Great Immortal Sects, and dethrone it from its position as the last of the Ten Great Immortal Sects.
However, this was just a flash in the pan, lasting only two years before the Five Elements Sect was completely crippled because it had offended the lofty Supreme Dao.
Apart from that, the remaining time was barely enough.
After all, we all belong to the same righteous path, and we inevitably have to cooperate with each other sometimes, so we can't let our relationship get too bad.
That's why he'd known Master Zhao for quite some time and understood better than anyone else the significance of Zhao Hong to Master Zhao, and the other's deepest pain. So he didn't stop them when they made their move, but instead sat there quietly watching from the sidelines.
If Jiang Bai is easily defeated and killed by Sect Leader Zhao, that would be good. Since I didn't lift a finger, if that old monster from the Ten Thousand Saints Sect really wants to cause trouble, he won't be able to find me. I can also get revenge. It would be a win-win situation.
If not, it doesn't matter, we can deal with it later, anyway, he won't suffer any major losses.
While he was pondering this, the two had already clashed. The Claw of Heaven appeared out of thin air, roared out, and grabbed at the golden dragon, seizing the flying golden dragon and then holding it tightly.
"Boom!"
With a deafening roar, the dragon was reduced to fragments and ashes, leaving no trace. The flying sword let out a mournful cry and flew backward.
The power of the Heavenly Claw had not yet dissipated, and it came rushing towards us again.
"The Banner of Gathering Virtue from the Earth!" With a loud shout, Zhao, the sect leader of the Five Elements Sect, immediately took out a banner with an earthy yellow color, which was somewhat similar to the one his nephew Zhao Hong had taken out earlier.
However, in terms of power, it was naturally much stronger, and it successfully withstood Jiang Bai's attack.
He then said coldly, "Boy, you actually possess martial arts supernatural abilities. It seems the rumors outside were true; you have indeed advanced to the Heavenly Realm!"
"A master of the Heavenly Realm actually attacks a junior like yourself. Don't you feel ashamed?"
These words made Jiang Bai, who was about to make another move, chuckle. He looked at Sect Leader Zhao with some disdain and said, "Youngsters? How dare you say that? I remember they should be about my age!"
"Is this what you call being a junior and not being able to lay a hand on them? According to your logic, does that mean anyone weaker than me can insult me at will, and I can't fight back?"
"Is this the standard you use too? Strength speaks for itself? If that's the case, I can find 100,000 or 200,000 people like this anytime. If each of them spits at you every day, they could drown you. If you dare to make a move, can't I just slap this label on you too?"
Jiang Bai sneered and said disdainfully, expressing his disagreement with the theory of the sect leader Zhao.
One sentence left Sect Leader Zhao speechless for a long time; he had blurted out those words in his haste.
Now that Jiang Bai said that, he remembered that Jiang Bai was twenty-five years old this year, and that was in the traditional Chinese age system. Logically speaking, his precious nephew was actually a little older than him, so he couldn't really be considered a junior. To be honest, he was just less skilled than Jiang Bai.
But he couldn't bring himself to say such things, so he simply stopped arguing with Jiang Bai, snorted coldly, and roared, "Why say so much? Today I'm going to kill you to avenge my nephew! Make your move and let me see whether your martial arts are more powerful or my Five Elements Celestial Immortal Technique is more powerful!"
As he spoke, he made a hand seal, and the flying sword that had been knocked down suddenly rose into the air, flashing with five-colored light, and attacked Jiang Bai. It carried five elements and grew to be at least several hundred times larger.
It transformed into a gigantic weapon, over ten meters long and more than one meter wide, gleaming with concentrated light, and hurtled towards Jiang Bai.
Narrowing his eyes, Jiang Bai subconsciously realized that this was an extremely dangerous weapon. His expression changed, and he leaped into the air, wanting to defeat the opponent before it could launch an attack.
Unfortunately, when Jiang Bai, who was as fast as lightning, arrived in front of his opponent and threw punch after punch, he was completely blocked by the earthen yellow light that appeared out of thin air in front of his opponent. The "Thick Earth Gathering Virtue Flag" that was flashing with earthen yellow light erected a defense out of thin air, and no matter how Jiang Bai attacked, it had no effect.
"Damn it, you think you're the only one with a weapon? I have one too!" Jiang Bai roared angrily, and without any politeness, he flipped over and left the place. The next second when he landed, the Ferocious Blade Tiger Soul was already in Jiang Bai's hand.
Tiger Soul is not the kind of magical artifact that can be controlled, but it is a genuine divine weapon. In Jiang Bai's hands, it is incredibly powerful and is in no way inferior to the so-called magical artifacts of these cultivators.
"Destroy the Heavens!" Jiang Bai unleashed the strongest move among the Seven Limits without hesitation, heading straight for his opponent.
The Sect Leader Zhao before him was a cultivator with numerous magical treasures, and also the leader of an extremely powerful cultivator sect, a great cultivator equivalent to the Heavenly Realm. Jiang Bai dared not be careless in the slightest and immediately launched his strongest attack.
"Go!" The opponent also shouted, and a huge flying sword rushed in from nowhere, its speed astonishing.
An average person would never be able to see the two people moving, because it's too fast.
However, Elder Liu could see the general idea. When he saw the two fighting like this, his expression changed, and he immediately leaped away from the place, staying far away so as not to be caught in the crossfire.
Why was he released in Chapter 988?
"Boom!"
A deafening roar erupted as the two clashed.
A cloud of dust billowed up from the ground, startling two of Jiang Bai's men who were smoking by the car a kilometer away. Their jaws dropped in shock. Realizing something was wrong, they quickly jumped into the still-running car, didn't even close the door, and frantically reversed.
Even so, the car was flipped over several times.
Fortunately, after a few somersaults, they landed suddenly. Although the car was violently shaken and the airbags deployed, the two people were unharmed.
It really scared the two of them.
The area between Jiang Bai and his companion, where they were fighting, had been blasted into a huge, bottomless crater. It appeared out of nowhere in the farmland, dark and at least thirty meters in diameter, looking extremely frightening.
"Old man, you've got some skills!"
However, neither of them seemed to be seriously injured. If there was anything seriously injured, it was that Jiang Bai was completely unharmed, while Sect Leader Zhao looked rather disheveled. The Thick Earth Gathering Banner was in a tattered state, indicating that it had been broken by Jiang Bai.
"Jiang Bai, prepare to die!" The other party was not to be outdone, roaring as he charged out.
The two fought fiercely, initially evenly matched. Jiang Bai's moves were swift, ruthless, and exceptionally powerful, while Sect Leader Zhao employed a variety of methods, unleashing all sorts of magical techniques out of thin air, which was quite astonishing. He even conjured a giant stone puppet out of thin air to attack Jiang Bai.
However, the evenly matched situation was only temporary. Soon, the aggressive Sect Leader Zhao, who had been clamoring to kill Jiang Bai, found himself struggling to keep up.
He was, after all, a cultivator, not an ancient martial artist with boundless stamina. Although his methods were powerful and his strength was extraordinary, he mainly relied on magic weapons. While magic weapons did have some combat power, they could not last long.
With the Hou Tu Ju De flag broken and the flying sword in two, Sect Leader Zhao persisted in fighting Jiang Bai, naturally putting him at a disadvantage, and his situation was becoming increasingly dire.
"Damn it! I didn't bring my Five Elements Sect's most precious treasure, the Five-Colored Divine Light Fan, with me this time! Otherwise, I would have reduced you to ashes!"
As he fought, Sect Leader Zhao roared.
He seemed to deeply regret not bringing the sect's most precious treasure with him when he went out. In his opinion, if he had brought the treasure, he could have made Jiang Bai die without a burial place in an instant.
Jiang Bai didn't know whether the Five-Colored Divine Light Fan was powerful or not. The name sounded impressive, but whether he could defeat it if he actually encountered it was another matter entirely.
These cultivators are incredibly cunning. Their divine artifacts and magical treasures are all incredibly powerful, and these are not fake. Otherwise, they could not have dominated the world and called themselves immortals in some distant era.
Unfortunately, Sect Leader Zhao didn't bring this with him.
If you didn't bring it, what are you bragging about?
Am I supposed to be waiting here for you to go back and bring all your gear so you can come back again?
Is it you who's crazy, or me?
Would Jiang Bai do something so stupid?
The answer is definitely no. Jiang Bai isn't stupid; he wouldn't do something that even an idiot wouldn't do.
Adhering to the principle of striking while the iron is hot, Jiang Bai relentlessly pursued Master Zhao, wishing he could devour him whole and smash his brains out on the spot.
The more they fought, the more Zhao, the more defeated he became.
In the end, Jiang Bai used a martial arts technique to completely shatter another of his opponent's magical treasures, knocking him to the ground and causing him to cough up large amounts of blood.
Before he could make another move, a gleaming broadsword was already pressed against the other man's throat. If Sect Leader Zhao dared to make the slightest move, his body would be torn apart instantly.
"Looks like you're all barking and raving, but old man, your strength is just so-so. I thought it would be a tough battle, but it seems you're nothing special, just a couple of moves."
"You think you can kill me with some fancy but useless spells and a few broken magic treasures? That's wishful thinking. Look at you, your junk didn't even scratch my skin, let alone kill me."
With his foot planted on the other person's chest, Jiang Bai said disdainfully, striking the pose of a victor.
Honestly, are these things really that ineffective?
This might be true for Jiang Bai, but for ordinary people, its power is terrifying. The fight just now took place in an open area, and it has already wrecked the surrounding area within a radius of a thousand meters. There are craters everywhere, and there are seven or eight bottomless holes. It looks even more terrifying than a sinkhole caused by a geological disaster.
The rest of the area looked exactly like the surface of the moon; such methods could hardly be described as weak.
Unfortunately, Jiang Bai was too powerful, making all these methods and magical treasures seem useless.
In fact, if it were a different expert, such as an ancient martial artist at the Great Star level, he would probably be nothing but trash by now.
But what's the point of saying all this?
A defeat is a defeat. Regardless of the reason, the current Sect Leader Zhao is being trampled underfoot by Jiang Bai and cannot move.
"Bah! If it weren't for the Five Elements Sect's Five-Colored Divine Light Fan, which prevents you from leaving the sect without permission, you would have been reduced to ashes by now!"
"Jiang Bai, don't be so smug. Next time, I'll definitely kill you!"
Sect Leader Zhao, showing no sign of backing down, spat and said fiercely to Jiang Bai.
"Next time?" This question clearly startled Jiang Bai, his face full of strange expressions. After a long while, he said sarcastically, "I say, are you out of your mind, old man? Next time? Do you think you'll have a next time?"
"You've been yelling at me to kill me right here. If I don't kill you, I'd be doing you a disservice. And now you're already thinking about coming after me again? Are you dreaming?"
These words caused Sect Leader Zhao's expression to change drastically. He looked at Jiang Bai with fear and hurriedly said, "Jiang Bai, what do you want to do!"
"I am the sect leader of the Five Elements Sect! My Five Elements Sect is a major sect of cultivators. Although it is not one of the Ten Great Immortal Sects, it is still a first-class sect with countless experts and the Five-Colored Divine Light Fan, a supreme treasure acquired through cultivation! If you dare to touch a single hair on my head, you will surely die without a burial place."
"The elders within my sect will surely use their most powerful treasures to suppress you, and then no one will be able to save you!"
When he saw that Jiang Bai's expression was not right, he immediately began to threaten Jiang Bai and actually said such a thing.
As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Bai didn't hesitate to kick the other party, directly striking him in the chest. The kick caused the hundreds-of-years-old Sect Leader Zhao to cough up mouthfuls of blood on the spot, and the crisp sound of bones breaking rang out at that moment.
"Old man, are you out of your mind? If I let you go now, you'll kill me; if I don't let you go, you'll still kill me. So why should I let you go, you bastard?"
Chapter 989 This must not be spread.
"Someone like you, I'll just kill you with one blow and eliminate any future trouble! As for those people behind you, let them come if they want, do you think I'm afraid of them?"
"If I can kill one of your Five Elements Sect leaders, I, Jiang Bai, can destroy your entire Five Elements Sect!"
"Even if I'm not a match for you now, I'll be able to do it someday!"
He wasn't bragging. Even though Jiang Bai has lost the system, it's not impossible for him to advance at his age. Even if he cultivates diligently for ten or eight years, advancing once every few decades shouldn't be a problem.
At the Heavenly Rank level, any advancement is extremely terrifying, giving them an almost certain victory against the Five Elements Sect, as their combat power increases tenfold.
Moreover, Jiang Bai is not without any support. With the system at his disposal and his age advantage, Jiang Bai is confident that it won't be long before he can advance to the Middle Heaven Rank, the Great Heaven Rank, or even the Supreme Heaven Rank, reaching a level that others can only look up to.
Back then, the Five Elements Sect and the like were nothing but a bunch of trash. It would have been a piece of cake to wipe them out.
Now that things have turned ugly, what does Jiang Bai have to be afraid of?
"you..."
Unexpectedly, Jiang Bai was so tough. Not only was he not afraid of his threat, but he also said something that made Sect Leader Zhao lose his temper on the spot.
A hint of fear had already appeared in his eyes as he looked at Jiang Bai.
However, due to pride and other reasons, he did not intend to beg for mercy at this moment.
"I'm too lazy to waste words with you, old man. If you have anything to say, tell the King of Hell after you go down there." With a wave of his hand, Jiang Bai raised the Tiger Soul Blade and chopped it down at the old man's head, intending to kill him.
"Stop!" Almost simultaneously, two voices rang out.
One was Sect Leader Zhao, whose face was deathly pale, and the other was Elder Liu, who looked horrified.
The two spoke in unison, saying the same thing, and all previous disagreements vanished.
"What, old man, you want to get involved too? To avenge your Kongtong Immortal Sect disciples and save this old man in the process?"
Squinting, Jiang Bai looked at Elder Liu and said noncommittally.
As for Sect Leader Zhao, whom he had trampled underfoot, Jiang Bai ignored him. There was no point in listening to the nonsense of a dying man.
Anyway, Jiang Bai had made up his mind to kill this guy.
This old guy has already been defeated and trampled under his feet. No matter how great his abilities are, he can't cause any more trouble. At this moment, it is Elder Liu who has become someone Jiang Bai has to be careful of.
Although he had already learned the true strength of these so-called great cultivators from his previous encounter with Sect Leader Zhao, he knew that in a direct battle, without particularly powerful magic weapons, they were no match for him.
There's a reason why the ancient martial arts practitioners were able to dethrone them in one fell swoop; in fact, they didn't have the advantage when fighting against opponents of the same level.
However, since Da Xiao is a person equivalent to the Heavenly Realm, Jiang Bai cannot ignore him. If this old guy suddenly makes a move and has some particularly powerful magic weapon, Jiang Bai may not be able to gain the upper hand.
Jiang Bai finally saw it clearly: these guys were relying entirely on magic weapons. While their individual combat strength was not low, it was still far inferior to that of martial artists of the same level.
But these magical treasures are the hardest to estimate. Some of them are really terrifying. Not to mention the most powerful ones, even if Jiang Bai hadn't had the Tiger Soul Blade, this divine weapon, he might not have been able to win so easily.
It's really difficult to break through an opponent's defense with just your fists.
"I did not mean that..."
Seeing the fierce glint in Jiang Bai's eyes, Elder Liu was startled and quickly waved his hand to deny that he wanted to get involved in the matter.
Ancient martial arts practitioners are already difficult to deal with, but a Heavenly Rank martial arts practitioner who possesses divine weapons and can shatter several magical treasures is even more troublesome.
His strength was actually about the same as Sect Leader Zhao's, and his equipment... well, his magical treasures were about the same too. Sect Leader Zhao was easily defeated, so what ability did he have to deal with Jiang Bai?
If we were to fight this kid now, wouldn't that be like jumping into a fire pit?
Elder Liu isn't stupid. He and Sect Leader Zhao are just casual acquaintances, so there's no need for him to risk his life for this guy.
So the moment he saw the fierce glint in Jiang Bai's eyes, he immediately shook his head and waved his hands in a panic, indicating that he had nothing to do with this guy and had no intention of fighting with Jiang Bai.
If he had teamed up with Sect Leader Zhao before, he might have had a chance to defeat his opponent, but now, a one-on-one fight is out of the question.
"He is, after all, the leader of the Five Elements Sect. Killing him would have endless consequences!" Elder Liu pointed at Sect Leader Zhao and said to Jiang Bai with a wry smile.
To be honest, he didn't want to get involved in this mess, but he came with Sect Leader Zhao. If he watched Sect Leader Zhao get killed while he went back unharmed, how would he explain that?
The Five Elements Sect will definitely demand an explanation from me. What should I say then?
I was worried that this kid had powerful backers and didn't want to fight him. But when he killed your sect leader, I felt I couldn't beat him, so I just watched and left.
Elder Liu could never bring himself to say those words.
If word gets out, he'll never be able to hold his head up high again.
Although this matter was not his concern, he could not ignore it.
"So what?" Jiang Bai sneered, already determined to throw his face away, he didn't care who it was!
"Well, I know you're not afraid, but there's no need to create more trouble for yourself, is there? Killing him will have endless consequences. There are already quite a few people who are dissatisfied with you, and now that you've taken up a spot at the Lishan Mausoleum, who knows how many people are watching you."
"If you were to kill the leader of the Five Elements Sect now, as a martial artist, you would be offending all the cultivation sects. At that point, you wouldn't just be facing the Five Elements Sect!"
With a wry smile, Elder Liu earnestly offered his advice.
"So what?"
"From what you're saying, should I release him, let him go back and gather his men and weapons, then fight me to the death, or better yet, wipe me out?"
"Or should I kneel down and beg for mercy, so he can let me go?"
"Which one do you think is better?" Jiang Bai said coldly.
This matter has now reached a dead end. If we release Sect Leader Zhao, he certainly won't let us go. Rather than that, it's better to kill him quickly, at least we'll have one less enemy in the future.
"That's not what I meant, it's just that if this gets out..."
Elder Liu gave a wry smile, wanting to explain.
That's not what he meant. He knew it was a dead end, but... he couldn't just watch Sect Leader Zhao die like that, so he wanted to persuade Jiang Bai to give up his plan to kill.
Unfortunately, before he could finish speaking, Jiang Bai narrowed his eyes and said, "You mean it can't be spread? It seems this matter can't be spread..."