MTLNOVEL Chapter 1003 - 104: Letting the Doll Go On
Chapter 1003: Chapter 104: Letting the Doll Go On
“I see that in the Sword Sect, there’s only the disciple Li Xiaobai, naturally he should be the one to go up. It’s just perfect to let us witness the extent of this heaven-sent genius’s enlightenment and see just how against the heavens it really is!” The Great Elder mocked from the side. He knew better than anyone how difficult it was to comprehend the Blade Formation Array. Each figure in the array represented a different meaning, and one must first resonate with these meanings before they could embark on targeted enlightenment.
This task alone required several months of dedicated understanding to accomplish, and communicating with the figures in the drawing was even more challenging. Successful communication required leaving a good first impression; otherwise, it would become increasingly difficult to manifest these meanings.
To grasp the essence of the Chaos Hairpin technique, he had spent years of effort and only succeeded in stepping into the Half-Saint Realm because of it.
It was laughable that these cultivators really thought they had struck gold and expected to achieve enlightenment in one try—it was like a fool’s dream.
“Let the kids go up.”
Li Xiaobai whispered from the side.
Ying Diao was somewhat puzzled and glanced at the hundred children munching on their fingers at the edge of the platform, asking in a low voice, “Is that reliable?”
Li Xiaobai: “Devilishly reliable!”
“There’s also me, Ol’ Fatty. I wield a blade!”
Liu Jinshui said familiarly.
“Try to buy some time. I’ve already sent someone to request the presence of Senior Xiao Lao Di. At most, it will take him two hours to arrive,” Ying Diao nodded and said.
“With your cultivation level, Sect Master, can’t you just take us out of here?”
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Li Xiaobai frowned slightly, there was no Xiao Lao Di in the Sword Sect, just an old beggar act suitable for bluffing, but utterly useless in a real fight.
“If you hadn’t taken away my Huo Yun Sword, I would already be in the Saint Realm by now,” Ying Diao said indifferently.
“Cough cough, this sword has also helped me a lot. With it, I managed to escape from the hands of many powerful enemies. Don’t worry, Sect Master, I’ll return the sword to the sect when we’re back!”
Li Xiaobai said somewhat awkwardly.
“Junior brother, is that guy from the Sword Sect reliable?”
Liu Jinshui asked doubtfully. He knew that the Sword Sect’s Xiao Lao Di was just the old beggar. Could that guy really block two Half-Saints? He was skeptical.
“Not very reliable. When the time comes, we’ll have to wing it. Ultimately, escaping is something we’ll have to handle ourselves.”
Li Xiaobai whispered.
On the platform, disciples had already begun to sit cross-legged one after another, focusing their minds and adjusting their states to prepare for the contemplation of the Blade Formation Array.
“Sect Master Ying, how is the negotiation going? If it comes down to it, just let Sect Master Li go up, or you yourself could take the stage,” the grey-clothed elder said with a smile on his face, his tone mocking.
No suitable candidates in the Sword Sect, if a Sect Master and a Peak Master went up and gained nothing, it would be a loss of face. That was exactly what he wished to see.
“Hehe, my status is vastly different from that of Sect Master Li. Such trivial competitions between juniors are not something for us to shamelessly interfere with. Let’s have these little ones take our place in the contemplation,” Ying Diao pointed at the children nearby, saying with a chuckle.
As soon as these words were spoken, the cultivators in the arena all changed their expressions. To have children compete with their disciples on such a solemn occasion, wasn’t this an insult?
“Sect Master Ying, you must be joking?”
“To look down on people is one thing, but there’s a limit. All the competitors on the stage are the pride of major powers and clans. To let these kids compete with them is a bit too sensational,” the grey-clothed elder said displeasedly, though inwardly he was pleased. Sending these kids to compete was equivalent to the Sword Sect showing contempt for the disciples of other sects and powers, offending these forces inadvertently. If he caused public outrage, he could take them down without anyone blaming him.
And knowing the attitude of the Sword Sect, no one would consider joining them in the future.
“Of course not. These children have minds that are clean and pure, truly the hearts of innocent children. Compared to old slicks like me and the Sect Master, they have a greater likelihood of enlightenment.”
Li Xiaobai offered an explanation.
“Sect Master Li is also in his youthful prime. Why not step into the arena?”
An Elder challenged with a question.
“Not at all, not at all. I am the master of the Second Peak of the Sword Sect. My status and seniority are higher than many of the Elders present. I simply cannot lower myself to compete for resources with the younger generation.”
Li Xiaobai said with a light smile, once again subtly belittling the cultivators among the Sect Disciples.
As soon as he spoke these words, the many Disciples on the stage all glared at him angrily, staring at Li Xiaobai en masse. Among them, several had already reached the Heavenly Immortal Realm. They were all peers with similar cultivation levels, yet this fellow dared to act as if they were not on the same level, which irked them greatly!
“Very well, let those kids take the stage. I am curious to see what they can comprehend!”
The Elders said with an indifferent tone; this Li Xiaobai simply didn’t know what was good for him, and even at this critical juncture, he continued to court disaster.
“Milk Baby, choose a few to go up and comprehend the Blade Formation Array!”
Li Xiaobai instructed Milk Baby.
“Yi yi ya ya!”
Milk Baby, taking orders, carried himself with an air of importance and began to carefully select from among the hundred children, picking out ten children to climb into the center of the arena. These were all children who had not yet grasped anything, and he wanted to use this opportunity to let these children achieve some comprehension.
“Hehe, Milk Baby must be tired. This Buddha descendent will carry him over!”
Ergouzi boasted with a grin, acting as a mount and joining the children as they approached the Blade Formation Array, squinting his eyes to scrutinize closely, the drool unconsciously trickling from his mouth.
“Milk Baby’s shoulders must be sore. This honorable one will give him a back massage!”
Little Yellow Chick hopped onto Milk Baby’s back and began to knead and pat him down.
The Blade Formation Array was a valuable asset, and they all wanted to take advantage of it.
“Younger brother, this is something valuable, don’t you want to take a look?” Liu Jinshui asked.
“It’s of no use to me. I do not need to comprehend it.”
Li Xiaobai replied, which was indeed the honest truth, as he only needed to be beaten to progress; there was no need for him to comprehend or cultivate.
“I shall go first then.”
The stage was packed with people. Disciples from various Sects sat together in an orderly fashion, sitting cross-legged, regulating their breath. Only the ten children were looking around in curiosity, their faces showing their fascination.
It was then that Li Xiaobai finally had a chance to catch his breath and he turned to Ying Diao to ask.
“Sect Master, how did you know to find me here?”
“I came to honor an arrangement, and happened to bring the Five-Colored Altar back to the Sword Sect. Is that altar with you now?” Ying Diao asked.
“Indeed, I am but a follower from the Immortal Spirit Continent. Now the Immortal Spirit Continent has been purged by me, leaving only this spatial passage here, which just suits the needs of my Second Peak well.”
“Did you kill all those cultivators from the Lower Realm Sects?”
“Not one was left, quite decisively!”
Ying Diao’s expression darkened. If word of this got out, it would effectively offend most of the Central Origin Realm. His disciple’s ability to cause trouble seemed only to grow.
“Where do these kids come from?” Ying Diao inquired.
“They were rescued from the clutches of the Buddha Country.”
Li Xiaobai briefly described the experimental proceedings of the Buddha Country, causing Ying Diao’s brow to furrow slightly.
Ying Diao nodded. “The ambitions of the Buddha Country are vast. From now on, let them cultivate within the Second Peak of the Sword Sect.”
“Thank you, Sect Master.”
At this moment, the painting on the stage seemed to come to life. The battle raged, the cries of war thundered, and everyone seemed to be in the heart of the battlefield. The scene was truly shocking.
The Great Elder spoke in a grave voice, “Everyone, the scroll has been activated. You have two hours. Seize the opportunity to comprehend!”