Free Web NovelChapter 1677: Chapter 1293: Can’t Escape the Village Chief’s Schemes!
"The way of Martial Arts lies in perseverance and gradual progression."
As the Ice Emperor hesitated and faltered, the Divine Mother Luo Xian, who had been silent, intervened and spoke eloquently, "In my opinion, although our Heavenly Gate’s training of several Abnormal People indeed holds great potential for the future under the guidance of the Divine Sovereign, the recent sparring clearly shows that the young talents under Master Jiang are superior, not only in richer combat experience but also in deeper power."
"Good!"
Jiang Dali nodded with satisfaction. He did not mind the subtle cunning in Luo Xian’s words. As long as she admitted publicly that his Black Wind Village’s Abnormal People were stronger, it matched his plans and dampened the enthusiasm of Heavenly Gate’s Emperor Shitian in developing Abnormal People.
He clapped his hands, instructing his subordinates to suppress the Ice Emperor and another person again, saying, "I said that I would let you two go, but the time is not now. There will be a showdown between our Black Wind Village and your Heavenly Gate. Once the outcome is settled, I’ll let you leave. Take them away."
Jiang Dali waved his hand casually, and several strong subordinates immediately escorted the Ice Emperor duo away, with the Divine Walk Grand Protector secretly waiting to take over their custody.
No one noticed the subtle change in the eyes hidden under the Grand Protector’s hat.
On the surface, the Black Wind Village was flourishing; experts abounded, everyone was spirited, the Black Wind Village Chief was strong, ambitious, and had many followers. Recently, he gained the Holy Dynasty He family’s backing and formed friendships with Shaolin and Wudang, earning reputations like "Central Black Wind, Xiang Dangdang," "Martial Arts in the world enter Black Wind," "Village Divine Weapons famous far and wide," among many praises...
But the Divine Walk Grand Protector, having personally overseen the various regions of Black Wind Village, found through in-depth study that Black Wind Village was outwardly strong but inwardly weak, lacking the profound foundation that a top power should possess.
Not mentioning anything else, the elite Heavenly Human-level practitioners in Black Wind Village, even including Abnormal People and a few new recruits, barely amounted to a dozen. The Black Wind Village Chief relies completely on a group of passionate brothers and friends on the road, rather than the village’s own elite force.
In contrast, both the Heavenly Gate, with its numerous Divine Beasts, and Shaolin, a hidden dragon and crouching tiger, possess at least thirty Heavenly Humans, including top-tier ones.
Furthermore, besides Jiang Dali and his Divine Walk Grand Protector, there wasn’t a second top expert in the Returning to Truth Realm in Black Wind Village. Although the strength of the Black Wind Village Chief is formidable, it still falls short of the profound Emperor Shitian in Heavenly Gate...
Thinking to this point, the Grand Protector stopped, his eyes lowered under the hat, and silently took on the mission to escort off the Evil Emperor and Divine Mother, leaving quietly.
To speak of thousands and of tens of thousands, when his thoughts began contemplating these matters, his inner heart had already given an answer...none of these reasons were truly the primary reason.
The primary reason is that Emperor Shitian can live so long, extend others’ lifespan, and has tricked even the Undying God and Demon Lord...these are enough for him to decide.
After all... as a member of Bu’s Divine Clan, he believes it’s hard to escape the curse that members of the Divine Race do not live past forty.
In the past, Bu’s Sword God, Fist God, and Blade God had power equal to his but succumbed to the curse at forty.
The Undying God skillfully escaped using immense power to freeze himself and seal his Qi Sea through Mahavira and Heaven Shifting Divine Technique, allowing his survival till now, which is incredibly rare. Now, the Undying God is dead. It seems Emperor Shitian’s special lifespan extension Dharma is the other hope.
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After the Ice Emperor and Divine Mother were sent away.
Jiang Dali asked thousands of Players, whether Huakai Jianhong, Central Plains Miao Renfeng, Ancient Color Strange People, Drunk Green Robe, and other players still in the Gang Qi Realm wished to accept his transmitting power to advance to the Heavenly Human realm level.
This exciting question did not make Huakai Jianhong and others particularly excited but instead caused thousands of spectators to be excited, hoping to see their village chief also show the ability to elevate players to the Heavenly Human realm level, not losing to Heavenly Gate’s momentum.
But Huakai Jianhong and others on the contrary were hesitant, looking at each other with conflicting expressions, some tempted, others reluctant and nervous.
Jiang Dali certainly understood the main reasons for their indecision and conflict.
Huakai Jianhong and other top players excelled in the Martial World in their previous lives, though not as renowned as One God or the two queens, were skilled rivals to his Fierce Sword.
This life, with his training, they became stronger and obviously have higher aspirations and insights than ordinary players.
The opportunity to become Heavenly Human level experts sought after by ordinary players, they felt would naturally come after sparing a period for cultivation, without necessarily needing transmission.
Thus, upon learning that the transmitted Heavenly Humans are weaker in combat than those who breakthrough naturally, they understandably hesitated.
In comparison, Ning Su, Ping Shengaoqi, and Tie Niu, who have already broken through to the Heavenly Human realm were calm and happy.
Because Jiang Dali gave them extra hidden rewards as compensation, namely a chance for He’s Jade Disc to expand their meridians, which undoubtedly greatly enhances their combat power, ensuring the strong remain strong.
This was another ploy by Jiang Dali.
Although he verbally claims his warriors are stronger than Emperor Shitian’s forcibly elevated warriors, he is not sure if Emperor Shitian secretly cheats by teaching them martial secret techniques surpassing current player levels.
The verbal boast is like how rural people claim free-range eggs are more nutritious than urban ones. Whether true or not, even after tasting, it remains subjective, purely a matter of personal opinion.
In case Emperor Shitian really cheats, Jiang Dali, though confident in Ping Shengaoqi and others, does not dare promise they will win.
Hence, covertly boosting their strength under legitimate pretense was the appropriate strategy, choosing excellent performers as an entrance for rewards.
Now.
After wrestling with the decision, Huakai Jianhong and others, as expected by Jiang Dali, decided not to accept the offered transmission to the Heavenly Human realm.
The spectators were greatly disappointed upon seeing this, with some even pounding their chests in frustration, wishing they could take the chance themselves, feeling envy and resentment.
"Damn! They wasted the chance!"
"Such a golden opportunity, if it were me, I’d sell my wife just to agree!"
"Why not negotiate with Yi Guan Chu Chu Ren Zhonghe? Let him give you his slot if you give your wife to him, he’d surely agree a hundred times over!"
"Don’t think like that, they might be just one step away from Heavenly Human, while we’re far behind. Everyone’s position is different."
Amidst noisy discussions, Jiang Dali’s rugged face showed a knowing smile, in an NPC Big Boss-like attitude, approvingly nodding at Huakai Jianhong and others.
"I knew you wouldn’t disappoint me. Actually, that was just a test to see if you listened to what I said before. If you did, you’d know the way of Martial Arts requires gradual progression, being grounded, hence naturally wouldn’t choose to rely on external force to become Heavenly Human. Thus... you’ll receive a specially prepared alternative enhancement from me."
"Ah?"
"What!?"
"That was only a test?"
Huakai Jianhong and others were stunned, delighted but shocked, feeling a wave of relief.
Thankfully, they were cool enough to resist temptation!
Many Mountain Village Players were dumbfounded, realizing the reward was merely a test, finding the chief’s strategy too deep, impossible for ordinary players.
What could be better than progressing to the Heavenly Human realm?
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