Faced with this situation, Li Su was really at her wit's end.
What's wrong?
Should we just kill this guy?
Li Su is a simple person. He will repay those who are good to him a hundredfold, and he will kill those who are bad to him on the spot.
This guy in front of me, if I let him have his way, he's in charge of the Zhao Family, Wang Family, and Li families. If he wants to kill me, he'll beat you to death right here.
As the thought crossed his mind, Li Su's eyes reddened, his flesh rippled, lightning crackled, and the Buddha Land shone within his veins. He began to chant mantras.
In an instant, the Zhao disciple felt nothing, but the two Ministry of Military disciples who rushed over froze, their limbs turning cold, their very bones chilling. What lay before them was no longer the administrative disciples they could easily subdue, but a colossal den of demons, ready to chop off their hands, cut off their legs, skin them alive, pull out their bones, and boil them into oil.
As they approached Li Su, the two men broke out in goosebumps. At that moment, their lives were no longer in their own hands, but in the other's.
grass..
The two Ministry of Military personnel's faces immediately changed, turning green.
Those who can be here are all elites.
Those who are qualified to enter and can cultivate inside are not only exceptionally talented, but also incredibly intelligent.
They immediately realized that Chen Hao's identity was suspicious!
Big problem!
He is definitely not the useless person who seems to be just lazing around in the Ministry of Administration.
Why do I say that?
Based on their years of experience outside and hundreds of years of survival experience within the World Fragment, this feeling was absolutely correct.
I acted impulsively!
Sure enough, impulsiveness is the devil!
Because Zhao Kang was the one who gave the order, they didn't think much of it. But in that instant, after careful consideration, they realized that the other party had asked Zhao Kang to consult with his superiors three times. How obvious was this hint? No, it was practically an explicit statement!
As a result, Zhao Kang, that bastard, completely ignored what the other person said and instead thought that the other person had disobeyed him, so he flew into a rage.
Frozen in place, the two Ministry of Military disciples were in a daze, countless images flashing before their eyes.
Holy crap, a time machine is appearing?
Who exactly is this person in front of me?
They clearly sensed that this person named ' Chen Hao ' wasn't actually targeting them; it was just that Zhao Kang's excessive behavior had stirred up a murderous intent within him.
Even this slight hint of danger sent shivers down their spines, making their minds race.
What does this mean? What kind of gap is this?
Well, it's like a mammal, a cat, being spotted by an ancient, tyrannical dragon. If the dragon made even a slight move, they would all be reduced to dust.
They were not inexperienced people; they had fought alongside countless geniuses, and even had the honor of fighting Insect Calamity alongside two of the Xia Kingdom's greatest talents, Ying Zhan and Zhang Shengying.
Without a doubt, at that moment they felt that pressure from the surface layer—no, it was significantly greater!
The person before me exuded an extremely violent killing intent.
Mom, I'm sorry, I'm going to die!
That's so tragic, so incredibly tragic, to die in such a way.
You must know that what they hate most in their lives is undoubtedly the dude, but they didn't expect that through a sudden habit, the two of them actually became the dude's subordinates, and they took action against the being who must never take action.
Damn it, I regret it so much!!
Why did the higher-ups choose this guy as the team leader?
******
Standing to the side, Zhu Chihu couldn't stand it any longer. The person hadn't received orders, yet Zhao Kang was making such a demand? Wasn't that ruining their opportunity? The Xia Kingdom did have a requirement to obey orders from superiors, but clearly Zhao Kang didn't have that much authority. How could the other side possibly be convinced by doing this?
Moreover, Li Su's words made her realize something. The fact that she repeatedly asked the other party to find a higher-ups to implement the order made her seem like someone with some kind of status rather than an administrative pensioner.
Zhao Kang's blatantly irrational behavior has undoubtedly cornered both sides, drawing the attention of the Demon Race and the Five Surnames.
If Chen Hao truly has some special identity, then Zhao Kang will undoubtedly bear full responsibility for this matter.
And execute them on the spot? Even Zhu Chihu didn't have that authority, unless it was clearly a case of treason.
Does this person named Chen Hao exist? No! Because Zhao Kang is not qualified to make that kind of request!
Thinking of this, Zhu Chihu said, "Alright, Zhao Kang, that's enough!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Kang turned around immediately, looking coldly at Zhu Chihu, and said indifferently, "Major Zhu, I respect your status, and I have specifically instructed you above to do so. I don't care what you want to do. You can do whatever you want inside the Dao-Seeking Cliff. Whether you waste time or act alone, it doesn't matter. But please don't interfere with me. As the person in charge of this operation, I have my rights!"
Yes, he admitted that he had acted impulsively and regretted it after giving the order.
But precisely because of this, he had to do it, he absolutely had to!
At this moment, the entire team was looking at him, everyone was looking at him, the Xia Kingdom, the Five Surnames, and the Demon Race were all looking at him.
Whether this matter was right or wrong, it doesn't matter anymore.
The key point is that the leader's authority cannot be ignored, especially considering that this is still outside the immediate area.
He can't even manage a mere retired official in an Ministry of Administration; he doesn't follow orders. How will he command the team after he's taken in?
Because of the special mechanism of the Dao-Seeking Cliff, many people have other ideas and are not very obedient. Without enough authority, they will find it difficult to move forward and will get into trouble!
Their eyes met, and Zhu Chihu paused, momentarily wanting to say something, but ultimately sighed and remained silent. She sensed his thoughts; Zhao Kang was now in a difficult position.
Unlike Ying Zhan and the others, Zhao Kang did not possess the power to command respect. He was directly appointed from above, and while everyone outwardly obeyed, it was hard to say what they truly thought.
For the sake of the team's stability, he had to maintain his authority.
Seeing that Zhu Chihu remained silent, Zhao Kang nodded in satisfaction, then turned around. When his gaze fell on Li Su, a surge of rage immediately rose within Zhao Kang, an uncontrollable rage. If it weren't for this bastard Chen Hao repeatedly embarrassing him, how could things have turned out this way?
Why not accept it? Why not accept it?
You, a mere retiree in the Ministry of Administration, dare to provoke me and embarrass me?
He regretted it.
Instead of regretting that his orders were too impulsive, he felt he should have acted immediately and killed the enemy on the spot, preventing the situation from escalating.
He is the leader of the team, and his thoughts and ideas are absolutely correct!
He glared at the two Ministry of Military disciples who hadn't moved since Zhu Chihu spoke, and roared, "What are you all standing there for? Seize him and execute him on the spot!!!"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Chihu couldn't help but shake his head, feeling a pang of regret for the first time. Perhaps he shouldn't have refused Zhang Shengying, who had come to find him. She had wanted to hand over command of the team to her, but she had refused. She had been stuck in the same place for a very long time. As a second-generation cultivator, although her physical strength was constantly increasing, she was still stuck at the Dao Arts Realm. Wasn't she panicking? Yes, she was!
Seeing that Zhao Kang was doing a good job, she shook her head and refused, indicating that she would cooperate with Zhao Kang.
Recalling Zhang Shengying's gaze and words at the time, Zhao Kang was really not suitable to be a leader. He had too little ability to withstand pressure and lacked magnanimity.
Faced with the relentless pressure from the Demon Race race, he kept retreating, and now, clearly under pressure, he's making increasingly demanding and strict demands on the team? What kind of logic is this?
Would someone really arrange for others to give up their own opportunities based on their own ideas? Even the most popular candidate, Ying Zhan, wouldn't dare to do that, okay? Because he doesn't have that authority!
After this, I'll go back and mention it to my father. Zhao Kang is no longer suitable to be the leader of Dao-Seeking Cliff. Now that Zhang Zhuzhu and Zhu Tongyu are here, I'll replace him next time.
******
At this moment, the core of the problem.
Li Su sighed softly. His murderous intent had faded, mainly because he felt a little sorry for her.
It wasn't Zhao Kang, but two Ministry of Military disciples who were frozen in place.
The two clearly sensed something, which is why they froze. Their faces were pale and their eyes were lifeless; they must have been frightened by their own aura.
The two poor guys' expressions changed dozens of times in an instant, finally revealing a face full of regret, as if they were saying, "Mom, I'm going to die!" This made it difficult for Li Su to make a move.
After all, obedience is paramount for those in the Ministry of Military.
This scene is undoubtedly a typical example of a general's incompetence leading to the downfall of his entire army.
If they were Demon Race, Li Su wouldn't care and would kill them all. However, they weren't demons; they were the Demon-Conquering Army. And realizing his mistake, his anger subsided considerably.
Forget it, arguing with a pig makes me a pig too, doesn't it?
And if his feeling was correct, he was already able to enter the Dao-Seeking Cliff. Had the Xia Kingdom prepared this for him in advance? Oh well, never mind!
In that case, he wouldn't need to stay outside and play house with that idiot Zhao Kang anymore.
If it's possible to avoid exposure, it's best to avoid exposure for the time being.
As for Zhao Kang? Want to show off? Go find someone else!
After thinking it over, Li Su turned around and leaped up. To everyone's surprise, he rushed directly into the Dao-Seeking Cliff. The Dao-Seeking Cliff sensed this and shot out Dao Guang, which directly absorbed him.
Um???
"Ha ha.!"
Not far away, the Demon Race had already noticed the situation immediately spoke up.
Leading the group was Evil Crow, the strongest among the Demon Race's Dao Arts Realm. It couldn't help but mock Zhao Kang Zhao Kang, its old rival, a self-important piece of trash. How to describe him in human terms? He lacked the strength to command respect and the virtue to match his position. Thanks to him, the Demon Race was able to quickly suppress the human race, almost bringing down the Xia Kingdom in just two months. They were truly grateful to him.
" Zhao Kang, you're no good! You're nowhere near as good as Ying Zhan; you can't even control your subordinates!!!"
As soon as the Evil Crow spoke, the Demon Race burst into laughter, their mockery reaching its peak.
Not far away, the Five Surnames also glanced at Zhao Kang. They didn't say anything, but their eyes clearly showed a hint of disdain. Chen Sheng, who was in the lead, shook his head directly. Outside, the Xia Kingdom, the Five Surnames, Demon Race stood in a three-way standoff.
Within the Dao-Seeking Cliff, there is no doubt that the Demon Race now dominates, and the human race is almost unable to compete.
Zhao Kang bears a great responsibility.
Feeling the disdainful looks from the Demon Race and the Five Surnames, especially Evil Crow's words that "you are no match for Ying Zhan, "Zhao Kang's heart shattered. Anger, killing intent, and pressure filled his body, and his eyes immediately turned red.
How dare he? How dare that bastard???
Enraged, he pulled out his tablet, quickly accessed Chen Hao's screen, and without a second thought, used his permissions to send a request.
' Chen Hao disobeyed orders and acted without authorization, causing a major problem to the Dao-Seeking Cliff mission. Zhao Kang, the commander of Dao-Seeking Cliff, is now a second-level officer in the Ministry of Administration. He is stripped of all his powers and charged with treason. All those involved with him will be held accountable!'
After finishing, Zhao Kang immediately turned off the tablet, crushed it in his hand, and roared in extreme Wrath, " Ministry of Military disciples, listen to my command! Enter the area, find Chen Hao, identify him, and immediately expel him from the Dao-Seeking Cliff!!"
He's dead meat, I said!!!
The next moment, Zhao Kang stopped arranging the group and directly had people accept the arrangement, continuing to handle the entry procedures for the new students.
"You think you'll be fine once you're inside? Let me tell you, no way!! You're dead, you're dead!!!"
Zhao Kang was filled with rage and was extremely frantic. He was already in a bad mood, and his repeated failures on the Dao-Seeking Cliff made it even worse. Although he managed to preserve his strength in the end, his prestige had plummeted.
Now that team members are openly defying his orders, if he doesn't make an example of them, what kind of team leader is he?
After making arrangements for the new students, he looked without hesitation at the more than fifty Ministry of Military students.
"Once you enter and complete your transformation, immediately search according to your location. Use the password, the gestures of your arms and fingers, and they will all obey."
"Did you understand?"
The fifty-odd Ministry of Military disciples exchanged glances, nodded, and said, "Understood!"
"Enter!"
At Zhao Kang's command, he took the lead and charged in.
Soon, more than fifty Ministry of Military disciples followed suit and rushed in.
Watching Zhao Kang storm off in a rage, Zhu Chihu nearly ground his teeth to dust; his face turned ashen.
Even if Chen Hao humiliated you, shouldn't your first priority be the mission itself at the Dao-Seeking Cliff? Why did you just recklessly lead your people in???
"Hahaha, funny, funny, so funny!"
Not far away, Evil Crow laughed loudly, "Really, there are actually people in the Xia Kingdom who are so disobedient! Men, let's go watch the show!!!" He was truly grateful, so very grateful that Xia Kingdom had actually arranged for this fool to continue as their leader.
An opportunity! A great opportunity! This time, the Dao Arts Realm will drive all of humanity out!
"Yes!"
The Evil Crow waved its hand, and more than five hundred Demon Race took to the air, their faces beaming with smiles as they rushed into the air.
Damn it!
Zhu Chihu immediately couldn't take it anymore. She took out her tablet, intending to contact her father and expose this bastard's identity. How could she have let such an idiot become the leader of the Dao-Seeking Cliff?!
*******
Dao-Seeking Cliff!
Zhao Kang appeared first, his face cold and gloomy.
His eyes gleamed red as he stared intently down below.
He appeared on the ninth level of the Study Cliff, which means he was only one step away from the cave dwelling.
Although he was narrow-minded and lacked talent, his strength was still quite considerable. There were only five people from the Ministry of Military who came out with him, and unlike him, they had just entered this level, while he had been here for a long time and was only one step away from breaking through.
Therefore, it can be said that, apart from Zhu Chihu, no one in the entire team is stronger than him!
Although Zhu Chihu is strong, it is clear that her cultivation direction is wrong. She is neither fish nor fowl on the Dao-Seeking Cliff and has not been able to break through the third level so far.
In other words, Zhao Kang is undoubtedly the strongest and the undisputed leader of the Xia Kingdom!
He said nothing, coldly watching the scene below, awaiting the announcement.
Soon, information came from below.
Signals were transmitted from the first, second, and third floors. Of course, such behavior is punishable; the manual has already explained how strict the rules are here.
Zhao Kang didn't care anymore; he had to get rid of Chen Hao no matter what, no matter what!
Um?
He was taken aback; undoubtedly, the only message coming from below was: not there?
Nobody's there?? How come? Above the third floor? Impossible.
etc!
Didn't they come in?
Unable to contain himself, Zhao Kang sneered. Entering the Dao-Seeking Cliff was like entering another world, World Fragment, a place of preparation where one could see their own situation before entering.
Have you read the manual? Do you know what's inside? Are you planning to stay in the preparation area until there are enough people before entering?
You scum, do you think you understand the Dao-Seeking Cliff?
No, you don't understand!
Zhao Kang took a deep breath to calm himself down. Yes, there was a mistake. He didn't need to be in such a hurry, and there was no need to chase after them. From the moment the other party entered without permission, the initiative was in his hands.
Looking back now, that charge of treason was a bit too rash; it wasn't enough to convict someone based on that alone.
It will likely be rejected, so after he leaves, he will proactively change it, canceling the request and replacing it with disobeying orders.
Hmm? Zhao Kang isn't angry anymore?
Of course not, how could he? He wouldn't be satisfied unless he made the other person regret it for the rest of their life, weeping bitterly.
He simply calmed down. Disobeying orders, though far less serious than treason, is a crime that, once branded, ruins a person's life.
The Xia Kingdom is currently in a state of constant readiness for war, and orders from higher authorities mean everything!
Therefore, once he calmed down, he had plenty of ways to target Chen Hao, assigning him various tasks and missions to gradually destroy him.
" Lian Meng, just send them a message, don't worry about it!"
Did he think that by giving the order, hiding would solve everything?
Of the five people who came out together, one of them stepped forward and spoke directly, his sharp whistle carrying with it.
As soon as the voice faded, an unparalleled voice echoed in the void.
'Shouting loudly will be punished with three lashes!'
In an instant, three blood- Red Whip fell, striking the person who had spoken directly.
Smack!
With a thud, the extremely powerful man's face turned pale instantly.
Smack!
With a thud, his body swayed, his face turned pale, he felt dizzy and in excruciating pain.
Smack!
With another sound, even with an iron will, he couldn't help but fall to the ground, blood flowing from all seven orifices.
Undoubtedly, the rules and regulations at the Dao-Seeking Cliff Study Cliff are so strict that they are terrifying.
Zhao Kang ignored Lian Meng's condition as he lay on the ground. His eyes were now filled with a cold light. He didn't intend to go looking for him anymore. The other party was somewhat clever, but unfortunately, he was still one step away from the tenth level. Once he became Cave Abode Disciple, he would have the right to command others, and then he could do whatever he wanted!
Just as he said, Chen Hao is doomed, and no one can save him!
The four people beside him turned their heads away, helping the fallen man to his feet, a hint of disdain flashing in their eyes.
At this moment, a new person appears, an unfamiliar face.
Zhao Kang glanced at the dozen or so newly appeared people, a shadow falling over his eyes: Demon Race!
Sure enough, one of them laughed and said, "Oh, how pitiful. You broke the rules directly, three lashes. Your soul must be injured, right? By the way, did Zhao Kang find the guy who broke the rules? Did he kill him? Do you want me to help you?"
Zhao Kang clenched his fists involuntarily, and said coldly, " Evil Crow, mind your own business. This time, it won't be the same as last time!!"
The Evil Crow laughed, its eyes slowly filling with contempt. "Is that so? Then I'll really look forward to it." Heh, trash, do you think I don't know what you're thinking? If it weren't for the fact that the Dao-Seeking Cliff isn't very friendly to the Demon Race, requiring them to transform into human form to enter, the human race would have been wiped out long ago.
However, this will only happen once. The Divine Power Realm is already prepared, and this place will soon become our Demon Race's territory.
*******
Meanwhile, Li Su was there.
Did he come in?
He was allowed in without even going to the preparation area; he was immediately ushered inside.
So he was a little surprised at that moment.
Under normal circumstances, first-time visitors will usually appear between the first and third levels of the Study Cliff, and then ascend step by step until they reach the three caves and become Cave Abode Disciple. This is the highest status one can obtain after entering the Dao-Seeking Cliff, at least according to the manual.
Don't underestimate it. Actually, this status is quite extraordinary. It comes with certain benefits and fewer rules to follow. In addition, it grants the right to command disciples outside the cave. Ying Zhan and his companion had this right before and made a huge mess of the Demon Race Ying Zhan. The only pity is that they couldn't kill them, otherwise, the Demon Race might not have been completely wiped out.
At this moment, Li Su bit her lower lip, her face somewhat stiff.
His mask simply fell off, revealing his true face, and not only that, the location of his person was also incorrect.
He was in a grand hall, facing an incomparably revered dragon throne carved with nine lifelike dragons.
Where the hell am I?
Li Su's mind was full of question marks as she kept recalling the contents of the Dao-Seeking Cliff Survival Manual. It was obvious that this place was not described in the entire manual.
He couldn't help but look up, wanting to confirm where he was.
Upon seeing it, his face turned green, and he couldn't help but shudder.
hiss.!
Above the dragon throne hangs a plaque with words on it!
The word contained the essence of Tao, carried unparalleled power, and radiated a terrifying light that could crush people's minds.
If his eyesight is correct, those are three words; if his understanding is correct, those three words should mean...
Jade Void Palace!
Jade Purity Primordial Celestial Worthy???
Li Su's mouth twitched violently, her scalp tingled, and her mind went blank.
Wasn't I going to the Dao-Seeking Cliff? How did I end up inside the Jade Void Palace???
Keep in mind that he has now inherited the legacy of Supreme Purity Numinous Treasure Celestial Venerable, wielding Green Duckweed and the Four Immortal-Slaying Swords, making him a true Interception Sect.
And it's quite obvious that the Jade Purity Primordial Celestial Worthy disliked the disciples of the Interception Sect the most, thinking they were creatures born from eggs and covered in fur and armor. Hmm? Wait a minute, uh, I was born from a womb!
Just as Li Su was filled with many thoughts and wild ideas,
'kneel!'
A sound rang out, landing directly on Li Su's soul. He couldn't help but tremble, completely unable to resist. His knees buckled, and he knelt on the ground with a thud.
Ouch! That hurts.
Is my leg bone fractured???
'One bow!'
Before Li Su could say anything, the voice continued.
Li Su thudded to the ground, her head hitting the ground hard, her brains trembling.
'Kowtowing again!'
Another thud, and his head hit the ground; someone had struck his brain with a hammer.
'Three kowtows!'
With another thud, his head hit the ground, and he felt someone dancing inside his head.
It cracked, it cracked.
He was so dizzy from the impact that he saw stars and almost Li Su. Tears welled up in his eyes. He felt like the Yuanshi God was lecturing him and reminding him that although he was born from the womb, he should not imitate his master's behavior.
Li Su yelled and tried to explain that he was different from his master's other disciples. He knew the rules best. When he was conferred the title of Investiture of the Gods, he tied Zhao Gongming up and bound him to the roof. When Shen Gongbao came looking for him, he kicked him half to death.
We must ensure that the scene of the Three Pure Ones fighting each other never happens!!!
Just as Li Su was making all sorts of vows in his heart, and pleading with his senior uncle to have mercy and stop forcing him to kowtow, because if he kept doing that, his brain would really shatter, and he could do it himself.
Suddenly, golden light shone down and clung to his body. In an instant, his clothes changed into a Daoist robe, adorned with golden lotuses and colorful clouds, making him incredibly divine.
At the same time, another token fell and appeared directly in front of Li Su.
It was a jade plaque, with "Jade Purity" written on the front and "Ling" on the back!
Li Su bit her lip, her whole body somewhat numb, and remained silent for a long time. Although she hadn't reached for the token yet, her mind was filled with many thoughts.
Was that just now, accepting an apprentice?
Seriously, are you going to go to such lengths? Couldn't you just say you wanted to take on a disciple? Would you even kneel down and kowtow if you agreed?
Lying on the ground, Li Su held his head, activating the Creation Sutra to heal him.
Oh no! So close! The apprenticeship ceremony turned into a funeral!
After internally complaining for a moment, Li Su laughed, picked up the token without hesitation, kissed it, and shouted without any restraint, "Disciple thanks Master!!!"
Haha, disciples of two great sages? The Investiture of the Gods is practically guaranteed! Isn't it?!
Unfortunately, he's still missing one. If the Great Purity Moral Celestial Worthy also accepted him as a disciple, haha, Li Su would be the brightest star in the Investiture of the Gods!