The Heavenly Saber Novel - Chapter 617
Chapter 617 Martial Arts Congress (8)
Seeing that these genius disciples were about to start quarreling, Hong Anchen, the Crown Prince of Jin, hurriedly explained, “I have long heard of the name ‘Towering Fortune Cultivation Technique’. I wonder if I can display the mysteries behind it.”
“Of course, look at me!” The man named Song Zan stretched out his hand and sliced through the void, revealing a circular mirror.
“Void painting mirror, you can see everything within a radius of several kilometers from the mirror!” Song Zan’s face was filled with pride.
Everyone looked over and saw that the mirror was showing the situation outside the restaurant. From inside, they could see people walking along the lakeside streets. It was a living scene.
They couldn’t help but be silent. This kind of method was indeed extremely mysterious.
“Not bad, but that’s all. It can only be used for reconnaissance. Isn’t it just an auxiliary secret art? Without any offensive power, how strong can it be?” A martial artist from the Eastern Region sneered.
Li Qing recognized him. He was also one of the top ten people on the Eastern Region Earth Rankings, nicknamed the Gibbon King Sun Ju. His one-handed Tong Arm Fist was incredibly powerful, and his strength could be considered extremely outstanding.
“You’re wrong again. Not only can we see a few miles away, we can also attack from afar!” Song Zan sneered, seemingly mocking the other party’s ignorance.
“Oh? Can you really do this?” Everyone was shocked.
“Watch carefully!” Song Zan pointed and shot an attack into the mirror.
Not long after, everyone saw that this attack had actually landed in the Little Mirror Lake out of thin air, causing a large amount of splashes of water to instantly arise.
“You can really attack from afar!” They looked at each other. Such a method could already be considered as the profundity of merging into the Dao of Void.
Seeing this scene, Li Qing couldn’t help but recall the fifth move of the Nine Devil Saber Slashes, which was similar to this one. It was possible to attack from afar, but he didn’t know what kind of power it would be after it was successfully cultivated.
“It can’t be fake, right? This is just the scene you guys displayed. Who knows if it’s real or fake?” Someone said with a strange tone.
“Whether it’s true or not, just listen to the commotion outside, okay?” Song Zan said.
If this matter was true, the sudden appearance of an attack on the Little Mirror Lake would definitely cause a commotion. With the ears of a Xiantian expert, he should be able to hear some sounds.
Everyone tilted their ears to listen. Sure enough, they heard the commotion outside and understood that the other party’s words were true. They could indeed attack from afar.
“Towering Good Fortune Skill, it is indeed worthy of its reputation.” Hong Chen’an praised.
‘”This is just a small test. The Void Drawing Mirror’s divine ability only works in a small area. If my sect’s treasure, the Towering Mirror, comes out, it will be truly formidable!”
“Oh? I’ve heard of the Towering Mirror for a long time. I wonder how powerful it is?”
‘”The scope of the Towering Mirror’s attack can cover almost all five regions of the world, including the four seas, sweeping across the Eight Desolates. Back then, when the Heavenspan Devil Ape was born, it was precisely my Taoist Towering Mirror that launched the first attack to stop the Devil Ape in the Southern Domain. That was why it was able to buy a certain amount of time. Otherwise, it would have escaped long ago!” As he said this, he couldn’t help but recall the scene of the Towering Heaven Realm demonic ape stopping at the Heavenspan Realm, and his face revealed a yearning expression.
Everyone wasn’t surprised. They had already known about the Towering Mirror. Hong Anchen asked again to confirm what he was thinking.
“I wonder if you brought the Towering Mirror over this time?” Hong Anchen asked.
“This is not the case. The Towering Mirror is the foundation of my teaching. I have never taken a single step out of the Great Snowmountain. Naturally, it is impossible for us to bring it here. However, I have brought a replica of the Towering Mirror. Its power is quite impressive. It is enough to compete with many experts in this Martial Arts Convention.” Song Zan’s face was filled with pride.
“This Void Mirror’s divine ability is quite similar to a Void Realm expert’s divine sense.” Someone said.
“Generally speaking, the Void Realm’s divine sense is more convenient. As long as you let it out and sweep around, you will understand everything. As for your Void Mirror Drawing Technique, you can only display one image at a time. This speed is much slower.”
“Even if you can’t compare to the divine sense of Void Realm experts, you are still much stronger than you. As long as you have this divine ability, you will be able to stand in an invincible position. You will always be beaten up. All we need to do is hide in the distance and launch an attack safely!” Song Zan said.
“With this divine ability, then what is Li Qing afraid of? The number one spot on the Eastern Region Earth Rankings is only the Earth Chicken Wa Gou Er. He is unable to withstand a single blow.”
Gongsun Qi said indifferently, “Ignorant people are fearless. I won’t talk about anything else. If you can fight that friend and last more than ten moves, then you will be considered formidable.”
He suddenly pointed at Li Qing’s position.
“Him? The guy who said that he wanted to blow everyone up just now?” Song Zan said disdainfully.
“That’s right, it’s him. As long as one of you can survive ten moves under him, I will submit to you!”
“Tungus, go test his skills!” Song Zan said to the person beside him.
“Everyone, do you really want to fight? Don’t hurt your harmony!” Hong Anchen said with a smile. Although he said that, he didn’t have any intention of stopping it.
“It doesn’t matter. We will control the strength of our attack and won’t cause too much damage.” Song Zan said.
Tungus stood up and was nearly ten feet tall. He was simply a giant. His hair was thick and there was a savage aura emanating from his body.
“Brat, Gongsun Qi said that you are very powerful. Do you dare to fight me?”
Li Qing’s expression was indifferent. Seeing the sinister expression at the corner of Gongsun Qi’s mouth, he was speechless. Why are you guys bothering you? Why are you dragging me into this?
“Brat, are you scared?” Tungus said in a rough voice.
“It’s really inconvenient to make a move in this place. It wouldn’t be good if I broke something. Forget it.” Li Qing shook his head.
Shi Ze sneered from the side, “Tungus, you don’t have to waste your breath. This guy is a coward. He doesn’t even have the courage to shake hands with me. How dare he accept your challenge?”
Li Qing expressionlessly said, “I just don’t want to waste my strength on pointless disputes. The World Martial Arts Congress is about to begin. There will be plenty of chances to fight at that time, so why be in a hurry?”
Shi Ze only thought that he was guilty and said aggressively, “Since that’s the case, how about we make a bet?”
“Oh? What kind of bet do you want to make?”
“At that time, we might not be able to coincidentally meet at the World Martial Arts Gathering. Isn’t it difficult to determine the outcome? Therefore, I want to bet with you that whoever ranks higher in the rankings of this Martial Arts Gathering and achieves better results will be considered the winner!”
“No problem. Since it’s a bet, what’s the stake?”
“Of course the stake is Fang Zhi Rou! Whoever wins this bet will have this woman!” Shi Ze licked his lips and looked at Fang Zhi Rou with burning eyes.
“What? This can also be used as a bet?” Li Qing felt puzzled and said, “This feeling of yours is too good. Fang Zhi Rou is not a merchandise, how can she be used as a wager? Moreover, she did not agree to this matter.”
Thunder Sovereign suddenly shouted, “I agree on behalf of Eldest Senior Sister!”
Fang Zhi Rou’s expression changed. “What the hell are you doing? When did I say I would agree?”
Lei Zun whispered, “With Li Qing’s strength, this bet is certain to win. Will he be able to get rid of Shi Ze’s entanglement at that time?”
“It seems to make sense.” Fang Zhi Rou nodded. For some reason, a trace of anticipation seemed to arise in her heart.
“What? Did you really agree?” Li Qing was dumbfounded.
At this moment, he suddenly felt a pain in his waist. Liu Ke’er reached out and pinched him fiercely.
He took a deep breath and hurriedly explained, “Fang Zhi Rou and I are just friends. Don’t misunderstand.”
“You think so, but others may not.” Liu Ke’er muttered softly.
Li Qing’s expression turned serious as he loudly said, “I definitely won’t agree to this. Because I already have a wife, it’s better to change the stakes.”
“What? You already have a wife, yet you still have Fang Zhi Rou’s admiration? Then what am I?” Shi Ze’s brain circuitry was indeed different from the others, and he actually thought of this aspect.
The thought that Fang Zhi Rou would rather like a married man than accept his love made her even angrier. He couldn’t even compare to a married man?
“Even if you have a wife, you still have to bet with me! Once I win, you are not allowed to pursue Fang Zhi Rou again, nor are you allowed to receive Fang Zhi Rou’s love!” Shi Ze gritted his teeth and said.
“Even if I don’t have to bet, I won’t accept it.” Li Qing muttered, “Then if I win, what’s the benefit?”
“Well…” Shi Ze pondered for a moment, “I’m willing to pay 30,000 spirit stones!”
“Thirty thousand spirit stones? Are you kidding me? Do you think I’m someone who lacks spirit stones? And do you think Fang Zhi Rou is only worth thirty thousand spirit stones?”
Shi Ze said, “Then what kind of bet do you want?”
Li Qing secretly said to Lei Zun, “Then what is more valuable on Shi Ze?”
The Thunder Sovereign pondered for a moment and said, “I’m afraid you don’t care about ordinary treasures. This person has a Myriad Spirit Pill on him. This thing will definitely be useful to you!”
Li Qing’s eyes lit up. The Myriad Spirit Pill was a good thing. It could increase the probability of comprehending the unity of heaven and man. It was exactly what he needed now!
There were many things in the world that could increase the probability of comprehending the unity of heaven and man, such as the Good Fortune Fruit, the Jade True Pill, and the Myriad Spirit Pill.
“I want the Myriad Spirit Pill on you as a bet!” Li Qing said.
“Myriad Spirit Pill!” Shi Ze’s face darkened and he angrily said, “Are you joking? This item is so precious, how could I give it to you?”
“Hmph, you made the bet. Forget it if you don’t want to. Besides, could it be that Fang Zhi Rou isn’t comparable to the Myriad Spirit Pill in your heart?”
Shi Ze was immediately speechless. In fact, it was really not comparable to him … but he couldn’t say such words in public.
Li Qing smiled and said, “Didn’t you always say that my strength is very weak? Since that’s the case, aren’t you sure you won’t lose this bet? Why should you worry so much?”
Shi Ze thought about it carefully. It seemed reasonable. Since he had won, why should he worry about what the stakes were?
“Brother Shi, don’t be impulsive. You are no match for him. Don’t agree!” Qing Yuzi warned.
It was good that Shi Ze didn’t listen to this, but when he heard this, he became furious. Originally, he wanted to think about it, but now, he didn’t have to think about it anymore. He immediately agreed, “I’ll accept this bet!”
Li Qing said, “Since that’s the case, then hand over your Myriad Spirit Pill.”
“Are you kidding me? You haven’t won yet. Why should I hand over the Myriad Spirit Pill?”
“Hand it over to another notary for safekeeping. If I win and you are unwilling to hand over the Myriad Spirit Pill, then wouldn’t I be helpless against you?”
“If everyone trusts me, then leave it to me. How about it?” Prince Jin Hong Anchen smiled.
“Sure!” Shi Ze nodded stiffly.
He took out the Myriad Spirit Pill with distress. He had originally planned to gain some insight into the Dao of Heaven and Earth in a few years’ time. After consuming it, he would break through to the Void Realm. Who would have thought that such an accident would happen?
He didn’t want Hong Anchen to be considered a noble figure anyway, so it was impossible for him to steal his pills. Moreover, Hong Anchen’s cultivation was low, so he didn’t need this thing at all.
When Hong Anchen accepted the Myriad Spirit Pill, and the three parties each set up their own writing and fingerprints, the bet would be officially established.
Gongsun Qi, Wind Lightning Swordsman, and Chang Wudi revealed strange smiles as they looked at Shi Ze with sympathy. He wouldn’t be able to retrieve this Myriad Spirit Pill.
Chang Wudi muttered in a low voice, “I’ve earned a Myriad Spirit Pill just like that. I have hope of breaking through to the Void Realm. Li Qing’s luck is really good.”
“Originally, I wanted to provoke some trouble for Li Qing, but who would have thought that I would instead help him?” Gongsun Qi was a little unhappy.
Li Qing was in a good mood. To obtain a Myriad Spirit Pill so easily was a good opportunity to earn money. Thinking of this, he couldn’t help but look at Tungus and think about it.
He said, “Tungus, don’t you want to compete with me? Why don’t you bet with me to see who can achieve better results in the world’s martial arts?”
Tungus was stunned. He didn’t know whether he should agree or not, so he turned to look at Song Zan.
“Then what kind of bet do you want to bet with us?” Songzan said.
Li Qing asked, “Do you have anything similar to the Myriad Spirit Pill in your hands?”
Song Zan frowned, “Aren’t you being too arrogant? A Myriad Spirit Pill isn’t enough? These pills are priceless treasures that can help you comprehend the unity of heaven and man.”
Li Qing took out a Jade Truth Pill and said, “If you have such a pill, then I’ll bet this Jade Truth Pill on you!”
Song Zan took a deep look at Li Qing and said, “Looks like you are very confident. If you dare to take out such a thing as a bet, it seems that we have underestimated you.”
“Don’t say so many useless things. Do you have such a type of treasure? Do you dare to bet?”
Song Zan took out a snow-white lotus and said, “This is a towering snow lotus growing on my Great Snowmountain. Its effect is similar to the Good Fortune Fruit. I’ll bet with you today.”
Everyone sucked in a breath of cold air. Three treasures that could help them comprehend the unity of heaven and man had actually appeared in this place at the same time.
If he were to give it to a Xiantian expert to eat, he might be able to immediately comprehend the unity of heaven and man, right?
Seeing this scene, Shi Ze always felt that he was losing. He and Li Qing had only won the bet to pursue Fang Zhi Rou, but if he lost, he would lose the Myriad Spirit Pill.
Thinking of this, he couldn’t help but feel regretful. If he had known earlier, he wouldn’t have been so impulsive. Unfortunately, the stakes had already been set in public, and the Myriad Spirit Pill had also been handed over to Hong Chen’s security guards, so he couldn’t even go back on his word.
Fortunately, he was confident in his own strength and felt that he would definitely be able to defeat Li Qing. Thus, he felt a little comforted in his heart.
“Are you going to bet with me then, or that Tungus?” Li Qing said.
“Tungus.” Song Zan said.
Li Qing knew in his heart that Tungus should be the strongest, but his brain was not very good, so Song Zan was the one who made the decision.
Next, they handed over the Jade True Pill and the towering snow lotus to Hong Anchen. They also set up a handwriting and pressed their fingerprints, so they couldn’t go back on their word.
“Since everyone trusts me so much, then I will definitely not disappoint you. I will definitely preserve these items properly and will not let anything slip by.” Hong Anchen smiled.
Li Qing put away the two bet in his hand and was in a good mood. After coming out, he would be able to obtain the Myriad Spirit Pill and the towering snow lotus. This business was simply profitable.
He was secretly pondering whether he should find a few more geniuses to make a bet. Although he might not be able to obtain the Myriad Spirit Pill, these genius disciples would definitely have a lot of good stuff in their hands. In short, they wouldn’t lose.
As for whether he would lose to these people, he had not considered this matter for the time being. He really didn’t believe that there would be someone stronger than him. At most, there could be someone holding one or two terrifying killing weapons that would pose a threat to him.
Of course, it wasn’t that there was no possibility of accidents. This kind of thing was always possible. If a person that was even more powerful than him really ran out, then he could only admit defeat.
However, the probability of such a thing happening was too low.
The probability of winning was 90%, but the probability of losing was only 10%. This kind of risk was worth taking.
Song Zan said to Li Qing, “This little brother probably isn’t a nobody, right? He made a bet with you, but he still doesn’t know your real name. Can you tell me?”
“My name is Li Qing.”
“Li Qing? This name sounds familiar. It seems like I’ve heard of it somewhere before.” Song Zan couldn’t help but be stunned.
Chang Wudi smiled first and said, “It’s the ordinary one you spoke of.”
Song Zan’s pupils constricted and he said in a deep voice, “I know, Li Qing … I see! I should have thought of it a long time ago, no wonder Gongsun Qi said that!”
“What’s wrong with Li Qing? What’s so strange about him?” Shi Ze was confused.
The nearby Qing Yuanzi whispered, “It’s the number one spot on the Eastern Region Earth Rankings that I mentioned earlier.”
“What? He is the number one on the Earth Rankings, Li Qing?” Only then did Shi Ze react. He didn’t think of that aspect at all just now, but now that he suddenly knew about it, he was immediately shocked.