Eavesdropping on Inner Thoughts, Yunxiao Draws Her Sword to Hack Dingguang Immortal at the Start

Yunzhongzi burst into hearty laughter.

Immortal Elder Nanji shook his head slightly, a grin spreading across his face. "Junior Brother Yunzhongzi, you have impressive skills. This humble Taoist admits defeat!"

"You two certainly have refined tastes!"

Just then, Li Xiao spoke.

Immortal Elder Nanji and Yunzhongzi turned their heads and saw Li Xiao.

Both men frowned slightly.

After all, although the Heavenly Origin Sect and the Intercepting Sect had not erupted into open conflict, the two sects were already at odds and couldn't stand each other.

Li Xiao's sudden appearance on Zhongnan Mountain made them both uncomfortable.

"How did Senior Brother Li Xiao come to our Zhongnan Mountain?"

Yunzhongzi looked at Li Xiao and asked.

Li Xiao looked at the two of them and smiled. "This humble Taoist was idle and traveling the Primordial World. I passed by this place and heard the sounds of the Dao as you two fellow Daoists debated and discussed. Thus, I came to observe!"

Yunzhongzi and Immortal Elder Nanji exchanged glances, their expressions unreadable.

"Alas..."

Li Xiao shook his head slightly and sighed, turning to leave.

"Why is Senior Brother Li Xiao sighing?"

Yunzhongzi frowned and asked.

Li Xiao turned back to look at Immortal Elder Nanji and Yunzhongzi. "Fellow Daoists, this humble Taoist heard that twelve Golden Immortal positions are about to appear in the Heavenly Origin Sect. Instead of vying for these positions, you two are here playing chess and wasting time. This... alas..."

Immortal Elder Nanji and Yunzhongzi were stunned.

Immortal Elder Nanji stroked his long beard and laughed heartily. "Junior Brother Li Xiao, you needn't worry about this matter!"

Li Xiao raised an eyebrow and looked at Immortal Elder Nanji and Yunzhongzi. "Fellow Daoists, do you believe the twelve Golden Immortal positions are a sure thing for the two of you?"

Immortal Elder Nanji and Yunzhongzi exchanged glances and remained silent.

However, smiles bloomed on their faces, clearly indicating their immense confidence.

The fish are biting... Li Xiao looked at them and grinned. "Fellow Daoists, why don't we make a bet? How about it?"

"A bet? Bet on what?"

Yunzhongzi asked instinctively.

Li Xiao grinned. "We'll bet on whether you two can attain the twelve Golden Immortal positions!"

Immortal Elder Nanji and Yunzhongzi exchanged glances. Immortal Elder Nanji's expression darkened, and he said sternly, "Hmph, what if we do attain the twelve Golden Immortal positions?"

Li Xiao looked at Immortal Elder Nanji and Yunzhongzi and grinned. "If you two attain the twelve Golden Immortals, this humble Taoist will hand over the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts!"

"Really?"

Immortal Elder Nanji and Yunzhongzi were greatly shocked and asked in unison.

They had heard that Li Xiao had discussed the Dao with Guangchengzi and others on Longevity Mountain, and had even expounded the complete Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts.

One must know that the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts were the cultivation technique of Great God Pangu, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it the foremost cultivation technique in the Primordial World. Even the Three Pure Ones did not possess this technique. If they were to learn it, their strength would undoubtedly increase significantly.

Furthermore, they would surely receive praise from Primordial Heavenly Venerate!

Of course, with that would come a rapid rise in their status within the Heavenly Origin Sect.

Especially for Immortal Elder Nanji, although he was the First Senior Brother of the Heavenly Origin Sect, he was constantly overshadowed by Guangchengzi. Outsiders might even mistake Guangchengzi for the First Senior Brother of the Heavenly Origin Sect.

If he could obtain the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts this time, Primordial Heavenly Venerate would surely look upon him with new eyes, and his position as the First Senior Brother of the Heavenly Origin Sect would finally be well-deserved!

Li Xiao smiled and looked at the two of them. "This humble Taoist speaks the truth, naturally. However... what if you two do not attain the twelve Golden Immortals?"

"Senior Brother Li Xiao means that neither of us will attain the twelve Golden Immortals?"

Yunzhongzi raised an eyebrow and asked.

"Naturally!"

Li Xiao nodded, smiling.

Yunzhongzi and Immortal Elder Nanji trembled with anger. Immortal Elder Nanji said indignantly, "Hmph, if even one of us attains the twelve Golden Immortals, you lose. You will have to hand over the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts. How about that?"

"Agreed!"

Li Xiao said confidently.

Then, he changed the subject and looked at the two of them. "But if you lose, you must hand over the Jade Purity Artifact Refining Manual of the Heavenly Origin Sect!"

"This..."

Immortal Elder Nanji and Yunzhongzi frowned deeply, hesitating.

After all, the Jade Purity Artifact Refining Manual was a secret technique of the Heavenly Origin Sect that was not to be passed down. If they handed it over, Primordial Heavenly Venerate would surely skin them alive!

Therefore, the two of them felt a little apprehensive!

"What? Does this humble Taoist's Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts not compare to your Heavenly Origin Sect's Jade Purity Artifact Refining Manual?"

Li Xiao looked at the two, sneered, his face full of disdain, and turned to leave, curling his lips and laughing, "If you two don't dare to bet, then admit it. You've wasted this humble Taoist's breath for nothing. It's truly a waste of time, a waste of time..."

Chapter 51: The Twelve Golden Immortals of Chan Sect

"Hmph! A bet is a bet, are we afraid of you?"

Immortal Elder Nanji glanced at Yunzhongzi, stepped forward, glared at Li Xiao, and said through gritted teeth.

Immortal Elder Nanji and Yunzhongzi dared to accept Li Xiao's challenge after careful consideration!

The reason they weren't worried about the Twelve Golden Immortals positions was that Immortal Elder Nanji was the First Senior Brother of Chan Sect, and Yunzhongzi was the True Immortal of Blessing and Virtue.

Primordial Heavenly Venerate would naturally choose them for the Twelve Golden Immortals!

Besides, even if one of them wasn't chosen, the other should still be able to obtain a position among the Twelve Golden Immortals!

As for both of them being passed over, this possibility was extremely slim, given their strength and status!

Of course, since Li Xiao was betting the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts, how could they not take even this small risk? After all, if they won, they would obtain the legendary Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts, with countless benefits.

Finally, they took the bait... Li Xiao turned to look at the two, smiling, "Good, since you two fellow Taoists accept the bet, then we shall swear by the Heavenly Dao. Do you dare?"

"Hmph, what is there to fear?"

Cornered to this extent, even if it was just to save face, they had to continue the bet, especially since they felt they had a sure thing.

Immortal Elder Nanji was furious and said in a deep voice.

Yunzhongzi also looked at Li Xiao with a grim expression.

Li Xiao smiled at Immortal Elder Nanji and Yunzhongzi, grinning, "Since that's the case, then this humble Taoist shall go first!"

Saying that, Li Xiao raised one hand, looked up at the sky, and shouted, "This humble Taoist is Li Xiao, the fifth direct disciple under Sage Tongtian. Today, I make a bet with Immortal Elder Nanji and Yunzhongzi. If either of them obtains a position among the Twelve Golden Immortals, this humble Taoist shall offer the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts. If I break this oath, may this humble Taoist immediately suffer death and destruction!"

After speaking, Li Xiao lowered his hand and smiled at Immortal Elder Nanji and Yunzhongzi.

Although swearing to the Heavenly Dao, with the Heavenly Dao as a witness, would temporarily put them on the Heavenly Dao's blacklist, for the sake of the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts, Immortal Elder Nanji and Yunzhongzi were willing to take the gamble.

As for Li Xiao, he had no need to worry about the Heavenly Dao's backlash!

He had the Chaos Bead protecting him, so even the Heavenly Dao couldn't do anything to him!

Seeing that Li Xiao had actually sworn to the Heavenly Dao, Immortal Elder Nanji and Yunzhongzi no longer hesitated.

"This humble Taoist is Immortal Elder Nanji of Chan Sect. Today, I make a bet with Li Xiao. If neither I nor Junior Brother Yunzhongzi obtains a position among the Twelve Golden Immortals, I shall immediately offer the Jade Purity Artifact Refining Manual to Li Xiao of the Intercepting Sect. If I break this oath, may I be struck down by heavenly lightning!"

Immortal Elder Nanji stepped forward, pointing to the sky and shouting.

Yunzhongzi also stepped forward, pointing to the sky and shouting, "This humble Taoist is Yunzhongzi of Chan Sect. Today, I make a bet. If neither I nor Senior Brother Immortal Elder Nanji obtains a position among the Twelve Golden Immortals, I shall offer the Jade Purity Artifact Refining Manual to Senior Brother Li Xiao. If I break this oath, may heavenly lightning strike me instantly!"

Boom...

As the three made their vows, the Heavenly Dao had already sensed it!

In the Primordial World, the Heavenly Dao is supreme, and oaths are not made lightly!

Especially Heavenly Dao oaths; if broken, one would inevitably suffer the Heavenly Dao's backlash, and the consequences would be quite severe. At that time, even Saints might not be able to protect them.

Of course, Li Xiao, to maintain secrecy, had blocked this matter, deliberately preventing all the Saints from knowing.

"Hmph, Senior Brother Li Xiao, you'd better not regret this!"

Yunzhongzi glared at Li Xiao and said in a deep voice.

Li Xiao smiled, "You two fellow Taoists, it is you who should regret it. When the positions of the Twelve Golden Immortals are announced in a few days, this humble Taoist will return!"

With that, Li Xiao leaped up, turning into a stream of light, and headed towards Penglai Immortal Island.

Only Immortal Elder Nanji and Yunzhongzi were left at the scene, filled with anger.

"Two esteemed Immortals, please do not worry. With your strength, you are bound to be among the Twelve Golden Immortals!"

Great Immortal Huli stepped forward at the opportune moment, cupped his hands towards them.

"That's right, one of you is the First Senior Brother of Chan Sect, and the other is the True Immortal of Blessing and Virtue. You are sure to be among the Twelve Golden Immortals, so don't worry. When you obtain that Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts, your strength will surely increase greatly!"

Great Immortal Luli also flattered them.

"Indeed, here, we two shall congratulate the two esteemed Immortals first!"

Great Immortal Yangli also cupped his hands, flattering the two.

Upon hearing the words of the three demons, the two immediately felt better and didn't take the matter to heart, waiting for Primordial Heavenly Venerate to enfeoff the Twelve Golden Immortals, and then they would find Li Xiao to claim the legendary Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts.

Time flew by, and tens of thousands of years passed in a flash.

"Come to Kunlun Mountain quickly!"

One day, Immortal Elder Nanji and Yunzhongzi were still discussing the Dao together when a stream of light suddenly shot over, revealing a jade slip.

The jade slip exploded, and the majestic voice of Primordial Heavenly Venerate came from within.

Immortal Elder Nanji and Yunzhongzi hurriedly got up and cupped their hands towards the jade slip.

After they stood up, they could not hide their excitement.