I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, So I’ll Max Out My Defense

Chapter 208: 209: Do unto Others as They Do unto You

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“What kind of cultivation technique is this? How could my Dragon Elephant Nine Transformations be so easily broken through? You’re merely at the Nascent Soul Stage, how could you achieve this?”

Xing Mohan’s complexion was pale, his spirit depleted, eyes filled with fear. He couldn’t understand how he could possibly lose. With his cultivation restored, top-level techniques at his command, why was he so grievously injured?

The most critical part was, from beginning to end, he couldn’t discern how his opponent had made a move. Who exactly is this Li Xiaobai?

Those below the stage were also full of shock, struggling to comprehend what had just occurred onstage.

Elder Wang’s face was a picture of disbelief. He knew better than anyone how much the rules of this arena had been tampered with, the balance completely altered.

He had given Xing Mohan the best cultivation techniques and had given Li Xiaobai a book on Basic Body Refinement Art. Then he relaxed the limitations of the Formation for Xing Mohan, restoring his Divinity Transformation Stage cultivation, armed with a high-level cultivation technique and the advantage of higher cultivation, yet he was instantaneously severely injured. Just what is Li Xiaobai’s background?

“I have already said, the basics are of utmost importance in cultivation. Does my Basic Body Refinement Art not catch your eye?”

Li Xiaobai spoke indifferently, “This is a world for geniuses. With your mortal intellect, it’s hard to understand.”

“You!”

Xing Mohan was overcome with rage, unable to catch his breath and fainted.

“Li Xiaobai, what trick have you pulled to have exploited a loophole in the Formation and gravely injured Young Master Xing? Do you realize your crime?”

Elder Wang, not caring about trifles, berated Li Xiaobai. He hastily pinned the label of cheating and foul play on him.

He was a guest Elder of the Xingtian Sect, and at times like these, he had to stand up for Xing Mohan.

“Elder Wang, I would like to ask, why on this platform, he received a top-level cultivation technique, whereas I only received a book on Basic Body Refinement Art?” Li Xiaobai said.

“That is an issue with the matching mechanism of the Formation. The Formation believes that the cultivation techniques of you two are of the same level, which means there is no problem. Li Xiaobai, you must respect the judgement of the Formation and not underestimate basic cultivation techniques.”

Elder Wang’s expression wasn’t pleasant. Anyone observant could see that he was meddling, and he was in for a scolding when he got back. However, since he did this for the benefit of the Xingtian Sect, the rewards the sect would offer him were sure to be substantial.

“Then there’s no problem. Xing Mohan is nothing but a good-for-nothing, easily defeated. His loss to me was a foregone conclusion. If Elder Wang suspects that I have used underhanded methods, he is welcome to come up and try for himself!”

Li Xiaobai said lightly.

“Utter nonsense! A mere wild brat. I am a master of Spirit Realm Great Perfection – how could I stoop to your level and engage in battle, to lower my own status?”

Elder Wang roared in anger, feeling provoked.

“Elder Wang, I actually think you should give it a try. We’d all like to witness the grandeur of Elder Wang on the stage,”

Behind him, several young men and women slowly approached. Elder Wang’s expression froze instantly; he hadn’t expected these individuals would show up. It seems they had seen through his actions earlier.

“It’s the Three Sects’ Holy Sons!”

“Immortal Xi Yao has arrived too. Truly a nation’s beauty, even a veiled face doesn’t hide her ethereal presence.”

“Indeed, today is quite the day. Who’d have thought young Li Xiaobao could involve so many significant figures!”

The onlookers were astonished, not expecting to witness such prodigies here.

“The saints jest. I, Wang, am in charge of the proper operation of this stage, how could I abandon my duties so easily? I ask the saintly heirs not to make things difficult for me,” Elder Wang said.

“No trouble at all; these are just minor issues. I am a Saint Heir of the Array Formation Sect, operating a single stage is nothing to me. Plus, this stage was built by our Three Sects. It’s no problem handling it for you today. Elder Wang, rest assured and step up to the stage,”

Zhen Qiankun spoke indifferently. He had long been displeased with the other party and intended to teach him a lesson.

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“This…”

Elder Wang hesitated. He was not worried about going on stage himself; on the contrary, if he killed Li Xiaobai, he might even get a good sum from the Xingtian Sect.

After understanding the serious implications, Elder Wang agreed immediately, although he felt that something was amiss, he did not think that Li Xiaobai, a junior, had the ability to threaten him.

Li Xiaobai’s expression turned a bit odd. He had not expected to encounter the Saint Heir of the Array Formation Sect here. The man had kneeled before him on that day and could not be moved by any means, yet today, he unexpectedly spoke up for him. This person seemed rather decent.

The other cultivators became restless again. Elder Wang was personally going up to the stage, and the Three Sects’ Holy Sons were supervising—this was a big event.

The girl in purple curled her lips, urging, “Elder Wang, hurry up and teach him a lesson!”

“Hehe, alright!”

Elder Wang chuckled. Seeing the girl in purple’s attitude, it seemed the Saint Heirs were likely on his side.

Glancing at the Saint Heirs from the corner of his eye, and seeing them nodding, he completely relaxed. It appeared the Saint Heirs were indeed on his side.

“Young Master Li, here I come. If you wish to admit defeat, you may do so now; it would be unfortunate if you get hurt later.”

“Giggles, weakling, kid, educate him!”

Ji Wuqing shouted from below the stage.

Li Xiaobai, expressionless, gestured indifferently with his fingers, “Come here, I, Li Xiaobai, beg for a quick death!”

“Then, the two of you, I, Zhen Qiankun of the Array Formation Sect, am in charge of controlling the arena today. Rest assured, the arena will be absolutely fair and just. The competition begins now!”

Zhen Qiankun formed a seal with his hands, and a layer of light enveloped the stage once more.

Two golden pages slowly emerged, drifting towards Li Xiaobai and Elder Wang, the process identical to earlier.

However, the moment he touched the golden page, Li Xiaobai’s expression grew odd.

Nine Revolutions Undying Sword Intent.

This was actually his own skill; it seemed the Saint Heir had recognized his Cultivation Technique that day, and this time, he must have manipulated things from the shadows.

It seemed that Zhen Qiankun had noticed Li Xiaobai’s gaze and smiled, nodding in acknowledgement.

The page turned into a streak of light and entered Li Xiaobai’s forehead.

[Ding, skill upgrade detected: Nine Revolutions Undying Sword Intent, Eighth Revolution.]

This was a good thing, actually upgrading his skill. This Sword Intent had always been his powerful attacking skill, but after having abundant Spirit Stones, he had not used it much.

After all, the items in the store were more powerful and had better effects; he was no longer so desperate for offensive skills.

Li Xiaobai smiled faintly. The situation was now under control. His wrist flipped, and a longsword appeared in his hand. Under these circumstances, it seemed quite nice to use an attacking skill for a change.

At the same time, Elder Wang’s expression changed. He recognized the familiar operation.

The golden page entered his forehead, and to his dismay, a few large characters appeared.

Basic Sword Technique.

Fuck, he’d been had!