So What If I Launched a Sneak Attack?

"This Taiyi is unassuming and doesn't show off his abilities."

"He's probably the most skilled among all the disciples of the Chan Sect."

"Although Guangchengzi is renowned, he is probably far inferior to him."

"However, I'm still not as good as him!"

Duobao is full of confidence.

Compared to Duobao's brimming confidence, True Person Taiyi naturally understood that he was nearing his limit.

His face was ashen, and beads of sweat kept seeping out.

At this rate, it seems he won't be able to hold on much longer.

"No! We can't defeat that Daoist Duobao!"

True Person Taiyi thought to himself.

What to do?!

In that critical moment, countless thoughts flashed through his mind.

Finally, his gaze fell upon Houtu Lady Pingxin, only to find their eyes gentle.

The latter had a detached gaze, but both eyes held boundless meaning.

With that one glance, True Person Taiyi felt as if all the thoughts in his mind had been seen through.

This is perfectly normal. It's impossible to hide your true thoughts in front of Sage.

"There's no other way, we can't hold on any longer!"

True Person Taiyi gritted his teeth, flipped his hand and took out a large, gleaming gold brick, which he threw directly at Duobao.

True Person Taiyi suddenly attacked, and right under the noses of Houtu Lady Pingxin.

This was something Duobao hadn't anticipated at all.

What a joke! Lady Houtu plus Lady Pingxin,

That's two Sage watching Sage intently, how dare you lay a dirty trick on them?!

However, True Person Taiyi actually did just that!

In a situation that Duobao had not anticipated at all,

A huge, gleaming gold brick flew out and landed squarely on his forehead.

When the brick hit, there was a loud "bang".

Even with Duobao's Daoxing, he saw stars on the spot and fell directly off the platform!

The moment Duobao fell, a lotus flower rose up and caught him. However, Duobao couldn't care less about anything else.

He covered his head with one hand, glaring angrily at True Person Taiyi.

You dare to cheat!

True Person Taiyi didn't say anything; he just gave a wry smile.

He fell from the high platform, but was caught by a lotus flower.

"Your Majesties! Taiyi has cheated! We beg Your Majesty's judgment!"

Suppressing his anger, Duobao addressed Houtu and the Lady Pingxin.

Houtu nodded slightly, her brows furrowed in fear as she looked down at True Person Taiyi.

"Using tricks in a fair competition is truly dishonorable."

"Taiyi, do you have something to say?"

"No."

True Person Taiyi scratched the back of his head and said in a very straightforward manner.

He then bowed to Daoist Duobao.

"Please forgive me Duobao."

Seeing True Person Taiyi apologize, Duobao finally calmed down his anger.

Then he bowed to True Person Taiyi in the same manner.

He also lost some of his composure and was blinded by anger.

However, since Taiyi attacked from behind, he should be judged to have lost no matter what, Duobao thought to himself.

"Taiyi cheated, so this competition will be decided by Duobao..."

Houtu spoke.

"This competition will only determine the winner through magical duels,"

"On the high platform, whoever remains until the end wins; there's no rule against using Law Treasure."

"It doesn't say you can't attack your opponent."

Suddenly, the usually indifferent Lady Pingxin spoke up.

"This..."

Houtu was taken aback for a moment.

Lady Pingxin is her Dharma body.

But she didn't expect that at this moment, Lady Pingxin would interrupt, and clearly favor True Person Taiyi.

"Your Majesty?!"

Duobao was a little confused.

A rather ominous feeling rose in his heart.

Sure enough, at this moment, Lady Pingxin spoke again.

"In this contest of magic, Taiyi sat until the very end on the high platform. I believe Taiyi has won."

Houtu hesitated. The Lady Pingxin's words did indeed make sense to some extent.

Previously, they only said that the contest of magic would determine the winner, and the one who lasted until the end on the high platform would be the victor.

However, it did not say that attacking others was forbidden during a duel.

Now, even Houtu was at a loss for what to do.

Behind True Person Taiyi is Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi, and behind Daoist Duobao is Cult Master Tongtian.

After a moment's hesitation, Houtu finally raised her head.

It seemed to be gazing towards the Empress Wa Palace, billions of miles away, and then it spoke softly.

What do you think?

After much deliberation, she decided to shift the blame.

Letting True Person Taiyi win would inevitably be unfair to Duobao. Duobao would certainly be Qi Ingestion.

If Duobao wins, then as Lady Pingxin said, they didn't previously say that they couldn't attack their opponents.

In terms of the rules, Taiyi was not at fault. The ones at fault were the two rule-makers.

Regardless of whose side she favors, the other person will likely Qi Ingestion some resentment in the end.

More importantly, their respective masters are probably watching them closely.

If she handles things poorly, she will inevitably offend one of them.

Therefore, after much deliberation, she decided to pass the buck and let Lin Yunji make the decision.

She believed that Lin Yunji must be watching this place as well.

With Lin Yunji Divine Ability, nothing in the Primordial World could escape his discerning eyes.

As expected, Houtu speaking, Lin Yunji's voice drifted down from the heavens.

"Taiyi will win!"

As Lin Yunji finished speaking, a look of surprise appeared on True Person Taiyi's face!

He hadn't expected Lin Yunji to rule in his favor.

Earlier on the high platform, he only acted in desperation when he could no longer hold on.

Unexpectedly, first Lady Pingxin spoke up for him, and now even Lin Yunji is helping him out.

Although Lin Yunji, as a senior brother, was respected by the disciples of the Chan and Jie sects,

Everyone regarded him as a special senior brother.

However, Lin Yunji was, after all, a disciple of the Cult Master Tongtian, and should be closer to Duobao.

Unexpectedly, instead of favoring Duobao, he favored himself.

"Lin Yunji!"

True Person Taiyi loudly thanked Sun, while Duobao was stunned.

He truly hadn't expected Lin Yunji to favor Taiyi!

He wanted to shout out his questions, but in the end, he took a deep breath and calmed himself down.

After countless thoughts flashed through his mind, he cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards True Person Taiyi:

"Since it was the eldest brother's decision, Duobao is naturally convinced. Congratulations, Taiyi Brother Taiyi."

Faced with Duobao's congratulations, True Person Taiyi dared not be presumptuous and quickly bowed in greeting.

"Since Lin Yunji has declared you the winner, then the throne of the Nether Emperor is yours."

"That's what the Lady Houtu said."

She then flicked her sleeve, and several rays of light descended upon True Person Taiyi.

However, they were the Nether Emperor's robes and crown, as well as the Nether Emperor's most precious treasure—a sword!

"With the Netherworld Office established and order restored, I hereby bestow upon the Great Emperor of Fengdu True Person Taiyi the title of Emperor of Netherworld World!"

"His Daoist name is Fengdu Beiyin Taiyi Jiuku Changsheng Dijun!"

Unlike the Human Emperor and the Heavenly Emperor,

The authority and ceremonial regalia of the Netherworld were all granted by the Lady Houtu.

This also surprised True Person Taiyi.