Chapter 1475: Chapter 1476: Battle with Damo
The competition with the True Disciples to determine the strongest has always been a tradition of the Academy. Some have questioned this rule as unfair to the ordinary disciples, but due to the overwhelming authority of the Elders, no one dared to speak up.
No one expected Li Xiaobai to openly voice it today—he certainly isn’t afraid of stirring up trouble!
Damo’s eyebrows twitched with a sense of foreboding. He already noticed the actions of several cultivators who were about to compete for the strongest title slow down, their eyes filled with hesitation and inquiry.
Clearly, they had taken Li Xiaobai’s words to heart.
One must know that these were all cultivators of the Spirit Void Realm, only slightly weaker than him. If they were to engage him in turns, he feared he would end up severely worn out.
“Cai Kun, since you’re so articulate, why not come up for a chat?”
“Hiding behind others and making malicious remarks does not reflect the demeanor of the Heavenly God Academy. I just happen to want to learn some tricks from Elder Fen Tian—how about I try them out with you first!”
Damo, of course, would not be led by the nose. Looking at Li Xiaobai coldly, he intended to set an example by harshly dealing with this insolent fellow, thereby establishing his authority. Rules cannot be broken; he only fights with the strongest. How could a wheel battle be allowable?
“Senior Brother wants to challenge me?”
Li Xiaobai pointed at his own nose and asked.
“I am a disciple under Elder Huang, the senior brother of the Heavenly God Academy. How could I possibly challenge you when it’s you challenging me, and I accept your challenge!”
A flash of irritation flickered across Damo’s face, disappearing quickly.
“Oh, is that so? Then I choose not to challenge you!”
“How could Elder Brother Damo, being the top disciple of the Academy, be someone a nobody like me could challenge? Better to leave the opportunity to others!”
Li Xiaobai smacked his lips and said slowly.
Face is the most valued thing among countless cultivators in the cultivation world. Without face, there is no prestige. However, to him, it is the cheapest thing. What is face worth? Damo wanted to provoke him, but he just wouldn’t follow the usual path.
“Damn it…”
Damo was bewildered. This guy wasn’t playing by the rules. Normally, after his words, the other party should be furious and immediately fly up to duel. What is this business of directly backing down?
The surrounding disciples also gaped. This year’s Alchemy Festival seemed more interesting than those of previous years!
“Damo, since Cai Kun doesn’t wish to fight, you can’t force it. Let the match continue.”
Elder Huang’s eyebrows twitched as he gently spoke to Damo, aware that Cai Kun was the embodiment of an unparalleled master. If he truly engaged with his disciple, Damo’s life could be in jeopardy.
“Master, I’ve already put my words out there. If I don’t compete with Junior Brother Cai Kun today, I won’t be able to eat or sleep at ease. I recall that a True Disciple cannot refuse a direct challenge. If Junior Brother Cai Kun desires face, I shall grant it. Today, I, Damo, challenge him. Dare he come and match wits with me!”
Damo waved his hand, ignoring the implications in Elder Huang’s words, and said fiercely to Li Xiaobai, eyes glinting ominously.
“Very well, Senior Brother Damo has so graciously invited me; I can only accept!”
Li Xiaobai gave a bright smile and nodded in agreement.
It’s over!
Elder Huang’s heart sank. His disciple’s wooden head couldn’t fathom the situation, rushing to challenge the opponent and completely ignoring his warning.
Hopefully, this elder expert will show mercy; Damo is one of the few geniuses of the Academy—may nothing fatal occur!
“Senior Brother, please be gentle!”
“Let us spar and stop where appropriate!”
Li Xiaobai clasped his hands in a salute and smiled warmly.
“Enough talk, make your move!”
Damo’s eyes sharpened, his aura surged, and golden fist imprints descended from the sky, attaching to his body.
“Senior Brother, please guide me!”
Without further words, Li Xiaobai shed his shirt, revealing his muscular physique, then laid flat on the ground. With four times the defensive power, in the Spirit Void realm, no one could harm him!
“Come on!”
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The disciples in the audience were puzzled, bewildered by this act of lying down during a confrontation.
Is he giving up on resisting?
“I understand what Cai Kun means; he might not be Senior Brother Damo’s match, but as long as Senior Brother Damo dares make a move, he could end up on his knees begging him not to die!”
“Indeed, that’s likely it!”
An analytical disciple began to speculate on Li Xiaobai’s strange action. Lying down and exposing his defenses clearly meant surrendering, right?
“Perhaps Senior Brother Damo can finish him in one move. I thought he was a formidable character after bouncing around for so long, but turns out he’s just a clown!”
“Cai Kun, what is your intention here?”
“Are you treating this match as a joke?”
On the stage, Damo also frowned. With the man lying down, it became inappropriate for him to strike—it would simply be taking advantage.
Could it be that Cai Kun had seen through his pride and intended to control him this way?
“No, no, Senior Brother, go ahead. Even lying down, I can make my move!”
Li Xiaobai crossed his legs and said leisurely.
The message was clear: I can take you down lying down; you’re not worth me standing to fight!
“You reckless idiot, you’re courting death!”
Damo was enraged, his golden fist imprints radiating terrifying auras, crashing down towards Li Xiaobai’s position like a torrential storm.
[Attribute Point + 10 billion…]
[Attribute Point + 20 billion…]
[Attribute Point + 30 billion…]
[…]
The System panel numbers skyrocketed.
Li Xiaobai felt nothing, his heart remained calm and composed, unharmed after the bombardment.
“How is this possible!”
“How did you do it? Do you have a treasure on you?”
Damo’s eyes widened as if in disbelief at the sight before him. That was a second-layer attack of the Spirit Void realm, yet it could be blocked effortlessly in an unguarded state.
It must be a Magic Treasure; Elder Fen Tian was watching from behind, surely he provided this precious disciple with a protective treasure!
“No Magic Treasure, just a handsome exterior. If Senior Brother intends to withdraw, then I will make my move!”
Li Xiaobai flipped his wrist, drew out a longsword, and an eerie black sword Qi sliced through the air, sweeping past Damo’s body, instantly shattering it.
No blood spattered, just plumes of faint smoke dispersed.
This was a movement technique, evading the Demon-Sealing Sword Qi.
“As expected of the Great Disciple, truly possessing some skill.”
Li Xiaobai’s eyes flashed with a hint of surprise.
“This sword must also be extraordinary. Unfortunately, you can’t keep up with my speed. Can you see my afterimage? Even if you have protective treasures, it’s of no use against such wind-like speed!”