Chapter 84: Chapter 83: Opponent! Wu Chen of the Buddhist Sect!
"We finally made it through this test."
Above the sky, Su Nan released the aura he had been carefully maintaining and wiped the sweat off his forehead.
Even at this moment, when he looked down at Chang Qing, his eyes carried disbelief.
"He was fine in Cyan Mountain Village, how did he change so much in just a few days?"
As he spoke, there was a bit of doubt between his brows, "Could it be related to what the second brother gave Chang Qing?"
"What kind of opportunity did Zian find exactly?"
Su Nan was completely puzzled. He probably couldn’t imagine the magnitude of Su Zian’s move this time.
"How do you plan to handle this second test?"
Wu Jiuling looked at Chang Qing below with great interest.
"How to handle it? Just measure comprehension as usual, can Chang Qing outshine those prodigies?"
Su Nan waved his hand and said, "The Ten Thousand Laws Map has a natural Dao rhythm, but not everyone can comprehend it."
"For Buddhist cultivators, observing the map is like being in a Buddha land; for Demon Cultivators, it is like being in a purgatory."
"To comprehend the Dao laws, one must have an ’cause’ to realize the ’effect’."
"Chang Qing has yet to cultivate, the ’cause’ is not yet formed. Even if the Dao rhythm is present, it might be difficult to comprehend any techniques."
After a pause in his words, Su Nan contemplated for a moment before hesitantly saying:
"However, Chang Qing can comprehend Divine Techniques with a mortal mind, so his comprehension is extraordinary, perhaps he could understand some other things as well."
At this moment, Su Nan was somewhat uncertain about Chang Qing.
Wu Jiuling nodded, looking at Chang Qing below, a trace of hope in his eyes.
Comprehension, this is very important in the inheritance of the martial ancestors, determining one’s limits.
...
On the platform.
After explaining the rules, the elder of the Little Immortal Sect waved his long sleeves, and a scroll of Dao map descended, covering the sky.
On that Dao map, a haze lingered, with Dao rhythm eternally present, as if all things of heaven and earth, flashing sword lights and shadows, coexist within.
"Find your own opponent, or the sect can randomly select one for you."
"If you cheat during the duel, your entry qualification will be canceled, with a time limit of one quarter of an hour!"
As the elder’s voice fell, the prodigies on the platform quickly took action.
In pairs, after comprehending the Ten Thousand Laws Map, they engage in real duels.
These prodigies had already made judgments about their opponents.
Although everyone was on the same platform at this time, areas had long been divided while climbing the Path to Heaven.
Ordinary prodigies find ordinary ones, medium prodigies find medium ones, and top prodigies likewise.
After all, only opponents of the same level can bring out their true capabilities in battle.
As for ordinary prodigies teaming up with top ones?
No one is foolish enough to do that, it would be asking for a beating.
Thus, despite only having a quarter of an hour, the tens of thousands of people quickly found their opponents.
However, Chang Qing’s situation was a bit awkward.
He mistakenly entered the top prodigy path, yet arrived late on the Path to Heaven, placing him at a mid-low level among the tens of thousands of prodigies.
As a result, none of the top prodigies chose him.
"That’s fine, fighting these people, I’m afraid I’d lose terribly."
"It’s better to wait for the sect to randomly select a suitable, not too strong opponent."
Chang Qing murmured softly, a bit of nervousness in his expression.
Next to him, Xuan Qingzi couldn’t help but silently chuckle upon hearing this.
He had witnessed Chang Qing’s terrifying comprehension, learning even the most difficult Dao scripts in just two days.
How could he be weak in comprehending the Ten Thousand Laws Map?
"Don’t worry, just do your best." Xuan Qingzi smiled warmly in comfort.
Chang Qing nodded, waiting for the random opponent selection shortly.
But just then,
In the ordinary prodigy area, a monk, with a peaceful face and dressed in monk’s robes, looked towards where Chang Qing was.
"The aura of the Eight-Treasure Compass is on him?"
’Wu Chen’ whispered in his heart, eyes gleaming,
"It seems the Buddhist intelligence was wrong. He didn’t come to this ordinary prodigy platform, but went to the top one."
Due to the Eight-Treasure Compass, the Western Regions suffered heavy losses, how could the Buddhist Lord Kashyapa be willing to let it go?
After a detailed investigation, Kashyapa sent ’Wu Chen’ and ’Min Xin’, leading members of the new generation from Mount Ling, to Little Immortal Sect to make a move when the opportunity arose.
Their talents definitely ranked among the top prodigies.
But to get close to Chang Qing, they chose the ordinary prodigy path, unexpectedly missing him due to unexpected circumstances.
"Senior brother, now is a good opportunity."
Min Xin came to Wu Chen and transmitted his voice, "The Su family doesn’t understand the importance of the Eight-Treasure Compass to our Buddhist sect."
"We can use this duel to snatch the Celestial Buddha body and take it back to the Western Regions with the space mark granted by the Buddha Lord."
Wu Chen pondered for a moment, glancing casually at the depths of the sky.
"Chang Qing’s identity in the Su family should not be simple, I wonder if that person is watching secretly."
If a Domain Master was observing, even the best plan would be a joke.
Min Xin smiled at the words, "Rest assured, how would a Domain Master have the leisure to watch this uneventful entry assessment."
"Even if Chang Qing is not simple, he can’t possibly be that person’s illegitimate child, can he?"
As he spoke, his fiery eyes looked towards Chang Qing’s direction,
"He’s just a mortal, with no cultivation whatsoever, likely an ordinary Su family descendant."
"In a while, with two-on-two combat, it’s a rare opportunity!"
"Senior brother’s comprehension is so outstanding that the Buddha Lord bestowed you the name ’Wu Chen’. Defeating him will be easy, won’t it?"
"By then, crushing Chang Qing with overwhelming force and retrieving the Celestial Buddha body, senior brother will achieve immense merit!"
A few simple words made Wu Chen’s eyes also heat up.
"Junior brother, wait for my good news."
As the words fell, Wu Chen rushed from the ordinary prodigy area straight to where Chang Qing was.
In just a moment, Wu Chen came to Chang Qing with a gentle smile, bowed, and said:
"Amitabha Buddha, I am Wu Chen, yet to find an opponent. Would you mind partnering with me, Benefactor?"
Without waiting for Chang Qing to speak, he cheerfully added:
"I’m not very strong, fearing I might be matched with too strong a rival. I noticed you just then, hehe..."
The words were left unsaid, but the meaning was clear.
Because of this, the surprise on Chang Qing’s face turned into understanding.
"Master, your timing is just right, I also need a suitable opponent."
Chang Qing chuckled, "I hope Master will show mercy later."
Wu Chen’s eyes flashed with a different color, the smile on his lips widening, "Rest assured, Benefactor, I’ll definitely stop in time."
Hearing this, Chang Qing, who was a bit nervous just now, relaxed immediately.
But at this moment, Xuan Qingzi gave Wu Chen a sidelong glance.
Would someone from Buddhism be so kind as to come and volunteer as Chang Qing’s opponent?
That night deep in the Void Forbidden Abyss, while Chang Qing was unconscious and unaware, he sensed many Western Region Buddhist auras perishing.
This monk, he was likely up to no good.
Thinking of this, Xuan Qingzi discreetly pinched a formula with his fingertips, divining secretly.
In just a moment, the cautiousness in his eyes vanished, and he shook his head with amusement.
He was actually worried that Chang Qing might run into trouble during such a comprehension trial.
The divination was unsurprising.
Extremely auspicious.