Chapter 21: Knock on the Dao and Ask Your Heart, Little Marten Saves Me

"The three-in-one draw begins!"

"Xiao Ye versus Li Cangxuan!"

"Liu Beifeng missed the turn!"

In the final round of drawing, since there are only three people, one person must be given a bye.

Li Cangxuan held the long bamboo stick in his hand and looked at Xiao Ye who was crooked in the distance. He was very conflicted. After thinking for a while, he raised his hand before going on the stage and said with a dejected smile:

"City Lord Shangguan, I give in!"

When he was fighting with others just now, he was distracted and checked the situation in other arenas. He happened to see Xiao Ye beat Shen Lang beyond recognition with one punch. He was so frightened at the time that his opponent almost found an opportunity to take advantage of him and knock him off the arena.

The reason for his fear was that he had competed with Shen Lang in private and lost!

Even Shen Lang was no match for Xiao Ye. Li Cangxuan felt that he was not as good as Shen Lang and was sure that he could not take a punch from Xiao Ye.

So instead of being beaten unconscious like Shen Lang, it is better to admit defeat before going on the ring. That way at least you can still retain your dignity!

Shangguan Shu was not surprised. After all, Xiao Ye's fighting ability was so incredible that even he couldn't tell the difference. He nodded and said, "Xiao Ye wins!"

"It's Liu Beifeng's turn next!"

"Wait, City Lord Shangguan, I admit defeat too!"

Liu Beifeng said hurriedly.

He also didn't want to confront Xiao Ye. After all, he had some secrets that he didn't want to expose for the time being.

"Well then, I declare Xiao Ye the first in this level!"

Shangguan Shu did not make things difficult for Liu Beifeng and spoke loudly to the people below the Dengxian Platform.

The crowd who originally wanted to watch the fun couldn't help but boo.

"Tsk, they're all cowards!"

"Why are you so scared? Xiao Ye is not a god. I don't believe he won't lose!"

"Liu Beifeng, you are one of the Eight Horses of Qianyuan City after all, you can't embarrass yourself!"

"If you can do it, go ahead. Brother Liu is not a woman. If he fights against Xiao Ye, he will be beaten to pieces!"

"It's over. The first place in the competition, Xiao Ye, this lustful devil, is really going to become Ziyun Peak's direct disciple, my Fairy Xue!"

"Don't panic, there's still one more level to go!"

"What barrier can stop Xiao Ye?"

Many of Xue Jinli's admirers were worried about Fairy Xue's situation.

…

Although the first place has been decided, the second and third places are still to be competed for.

Shangguan Shu told Li Cangxuan and Liu Beifeng about this matter. Both of them had no objection and even started to get ready to fight. They threatened each other and said they would beat the other so badly that he would not even be able to tell which way was home.

Seeing how energetic the two were, the onlookers couldn't help but complain: Why can't they be energetic in front of Xiao Ye?

Next.

Although the fight between Li Cangxuan and Liu Beifeng was fierce and exciting, the onlookers felt a little uncomfortable. They really wanted to see Xiao Ye get beaten up!

About the time of an incense stick.

The two decided the winner, and Li Cangxuan lost to Liu Beifeng by just one move!

In the second stage, the rankings of the arena competition are announced.

First, Xiao Ye.

Second, Liu Beifeng.

Third, Li Cangxuan.

This result was already destined when Xiao Ye shattered Shen Lang's sword cultivation dream with one punch, and it was within everyone's expectations.

…

Climb to the Immortal Terrace.

Shangguan Shu looked at the three people in front of him and said solemnly: "The third level is to ask questions about the truth and your heart. Only by successfully passing this level can you become a disciple of Ziyun Peak!

Here, I would like to remind you that this stage is very dangerous. If you ask your true heart directly, you may go astray!

If you are afraid, you can withdraw now. Those who withdraw will be treated as abstaining from the rights!"

Li Cangxuan and Liu Beifeng looked at each other, nodded, and said in unison: "City Lord Shangguan, we have finally made it to this stage, how could we possibly give up!"

"Humph, you are so weak, yet you are so arrogant!"

Xiao Ye habitually sneered, then looked at Shangguan Shu and urged him lightly:

"Don't waste time, let's get started!"

Shangguan Shu frowned slightly, but didn't say anything. Instead, he ordered people to bring a huge stone platform and place it between Xiao Ye and the other two.

"This stone platform is called the Heart-Questioning Platform. It is used in the same way as the bone-testing stone tablet. All you need to do is gently place your hand on it!"

"After the self-examination begins, if one wakes up within one stick of incense, his character is of the highest quality. If one wakes up within half an hour, his character is of the highest quality. Only those with the highest quality character are qualified to become Ziyun Peak's direct disciples. The rest will not be accepted!"

Shangguan Shu read out the passing conditions as usual.

Li Cangxuan and Liu Beifeng were both a little nervous. After all, they were already at the third level, and they were only one step away from becoming Ziyun Peak's direct disciples. If they failed at this level, they would regret it to death!

On the other hand, Xiao Ye looked relaxed, as if he was confident that he could easily pass this test of conscience.

Seeing Xiao Ye's arrogant look, Li Lao in the jade pendant felt that it was necessary to remind him:

“Disciple, don’t be careless.

This platform for questioning one's conscience can reveal the seven emotions and six desires hidden in one's heart, and create the thing that one desires or fears the most at the moment. If one is trapped in it, one may never wake up in this life!

For this level, I can’t help you at all!”

What?!

Xiao Ye's expression suddenly changed.

The reason why he acted nonchalant was because his master was there.

Whenever he encountered danger in the past, his master would help him turn danger into safety.

But now, Master can’t help.

What if he can't get through, then...

"Master, what should I do?"

Xiao Ye asked anxiously.

Li Lao replied: "My disciple, don't panic. You just need to remember that everything you see is an illusion. Just keep your original heart!"

"I understand, Master. What is my disciple's true intention?"

Xiao Ye said.

Li Lao thought for a moment and said, "Disciple, your true intention..."

The words haven’t been finished yet.

"Xiao Ye, you can put your hands on the stone platform now."

I heard Shangguan Shu's urging voice.

"Forget it. I, Xiao Ye, am devoted to the Dao. I have a strong heart that is as solid as a rock. Why should I be afraid of questioning my conscience?"

Xiao Ye gritted his teeth and placed his hands on the stone platform without even listening to what Li Lao said.

Buzz——

The surrounding environment suddenly changed.

Xiao Ye looked down and found himself in the air before he could figure out what was going on.

A brilliant sword light shot out!

In an instant, the shadow of death seemed to cover him.

In fear, he hurriedly shouted towards the jade pendant on his chest: "Master, save me!"

But the jade pendant seemed to be broken and didn't make any sound.

“Master! Master!”

"Damn it, you sucked so much of my soul power, but it was useless at the critical moment. I've been calling you Master for so long, you damn Lihuo Venerable!"

"You're not coming out, are you? I'm going to smash you to pieces!"

In anger, he reached out and pulled the jade pendant off his chest, but before he could throw it away, everything in front of him went completely black...

When he woke up again, he felt unbearable pain all over his body, as if his bones were completely crushed.

"it hurts!"

"who I am?"

"Where am I...ah, why am I in the air!"

Xiao Ye's face was filled with horror.

at the same time.

A sharp sword light cut through the void and slashed towards him!

Xiao Ye felt that what he was facing was not a sword, but a mountain of swords, which pressed his whole body down. No matter how hard he struggled, he could not move at all and could fall at any time!

"Little mink, save me!"

Xiao Ye was terrified to the extreme, and screamed at the top of his lungs for help from the purple monster beside him.

The purple monster seemed not to hear him. It looked at him indifferently and flew away without looking back.

"W-why?"

"Aren't we good brothers?"

"When you were about to die, I saved you!"

"You beast, I am so blind..."

The sword light penetrated his body, the light in Xiao Ye's eyes quickly dimmed, and he died on the spot!