readytorunbook Chapter 129 Win Or Lose
Chapter 129 Win Or Lose
Chapter 129: Winning or Losing
Yu Li Xian Zun felt that she had already shown a lot of sincerity.
Compared to the Zhuge Star Shuttle and the batch of mineral veins and medicinal resources, the Tai Qing Yuan Chu Mother Liquid was actually the most precious. It could be said to be priceless and couldn't be measured by a specific number of Supreme Grade spirit crystals. At least, that was the case for orthodox female cultivators. Male cultivators didn't need this thing.
Although Hua Qing Shen Gong claimed to be on the righteous path, its martial arts and scriptures actually came from the ancient evil path of the Supreme. Due to the limitations of their martial arts, the disciples of the sect didn't need the Tai Qing Yuan Chu Mother Liquid. That's why she was willing to use this thing as a bargaining chip in the gambling match.
In Yu Li Xian Zun's understanding, Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace had been declining in talent in recent years. Most of the previous high-level powerhouses were sleeping in the Grotto-Heaven Secret Realm due to injuries. Among the new generation of elites, except for Xue Bingxuan, the others were not worth fearing.
Therefore, the Tai Qing Yuan Chu Mother Liquid was extremely important to Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace. It could create enough monstrous geniuses to support the sect and revitalize it.
Of course, she didn't plan to actually give away this resource because she couldn't possibly lose. It was just a matter of luring Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace into taking the bait, so she had to offer a sufficient amount of temptation.
Mu Yinghua's tone was indifferent. "Even in the Daoist Court, the Tai Qing Yuan Chu Mother Liquid is considered a rare treasure that is hard to come by. It's even less likely to be produced in your Hua Qing Shen Gong's territory. So, it must have been contributed by some prodigal son who is obsessed with lust, right?"
The elders on both sides showed mocking expressions. The disciples and heroes from various factions who had fallen under their charm had to offer abundant resources whenever they visited, in order to spend a good night with their disciples and even elders.
Disciples of different cultivation levels, various levels of elders, and even the highest-ranking saintesses all had agreed-upon prices in secret. As long as the price was paid, they could enjoy themselves to their heart's content.
That's why many big shots and their descendants were eager to please those beautiful women they admired and spared no expense. Therefore, the abundant profits of Hua Qing Shen Gong, both openly and secretly, were extremely exaggerated. It was not enough to say that they were making a lot of money; it should be said that this sect was an indispensable force in the Extreme Void Starry Sky.
Even though their reputation wasn't very good, Hua Qing Shen Gong was indeed very wealthy, exceptionally wealthy. This was true from top to bottom, and even more so for Yu Li Xian Zun, the Supreme Sect Master!
Rich! Willful!!
Yu Li Xian Zun's smile faded slightly as she said in a deep voice, "There's no need for unnecessary words. With these chips, sister, will you gamble or not?"
Mu Yinghua shook her head and said, "The items are good, but they still can't compare to the revival plan of my Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace. Not to mention anything else, just to obtain the Daoist Court's ceasefire order, do you know how much favor and resources I've spent? The sect's strategic reserves are almost depleted. How can I fall into your trap for some external things?"
Yu Lingzhou smiled charmingly. "Your Hua Qing Shen Gong is known for being rich and generous in the Extreme Void Starry Sky. How come you've become so petty now? With just these benefits, my Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace can also afford them!"
"How about... we also bring out a few Acquired Spiritual Treasures and some mineral veins in exchange for your Hua Qing Shen Gong's disciples not being allowed to open the door to guests for five hundred years and not being allowed to touch any men. How about that?"
The elders around couldn't help but laugh softly, as making Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace not expand for five hundred years was actually an acceptable condition. But making Hua Qing Shen Gong's disciples not find men for five hundred years was undoubtedly taking away half of their lives!
Without men, there would be no resources and income. More importantly, their own cultivation wouldn't be able to advance. How could they accept that?
Yu Li Xian Zun's face turned cold. "So, sister wants to refuse?"
Mu Yinghua remained composed and confident: "First of all, you need to understand that this gambling match is a mutual agreement between us. No one can force anyone to buy or sell forcefully! If I insist on not participating, do you still want to resort to force, Senior Sister? If this case goes to the court, you will be the unjust party!"
"If you really want to gamble, you need to offer enough stakes! I said your things are not substantial enough, which means they are not substantial enough!"
At this point, Mu Yinghua, with her cultivation level, had already understood the cause and effect of the situation. It was simply because the surrounding major forces were not happy to see Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace's rapid recovery of strength. They couldn't resort to force due to the truce order, and their secret tricks didn't gain any advantage either. After careful consideration, they came up with this method.
They invited Jade Ribbon Immortal Venerable to come and use cunning words to persuade Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace to agree to the gambling match. Then, if they won, they could naturally interrupt the recovery and development of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, and even the high-level members of the sect would not be able to intervene.
Unfortunately, Mu Yinghua didn't fall for it at all, so the following act would not be easy to perform.
Feeling the hidden hostility from the surrounding elders, Jade Ribbon Immortal Venerable suddenly realized that this was Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace's territory after all. It was impossible for her and the three direct disciples to be too arrogant here. Otherwise, something undignified would happen next, and she couldn't blame anyone else.
"Alright, then I'll add something else!" Jade Ribbon Immortal Venerable's smile reappeared on her face as she took out a few items from her sleeve. They were a set of exquisite phoenix crown and robes, a jade slip, and a beautiful jade pendant surrounded by mist and radiance. She said, "The jade slip contains a list of 247 rare spiritual minerals. The refined products, each weighing no less than 100,000 catties, can be used to refine top-grade Law Treasures."
"This phoenix crown and robes are a High Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure. Not only is its defensive power unparalleled, but it also has various other uses."
"This jade pendant is the territory contract of the nine major Star Domains in the southwest region of the Cloud Dream Immortal Domain, including Cangquan, Feiyu, Liuhua, and others. Originally, it belonged to your Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, but now it has become the territory of those major forces. If you win this gambling match, all these benefits will belong to you! How about it?"
This time, the expressions of the high-level elders finally changed. These nine major Star Domains mentioned by Jade Ribbon Immortal Venerable were fertile lands with abundant resources and a dense population. Every year, they produced various rare cultivation resources, providing a considerable number of excellent cultivation talents. Moreover, the spatial geographical location was particularly important.
The loss of these territories in the past exposed the core territory of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace directly to the enemy's attack, like a thorn in the eye and a thorn in the flesh, restraining a large amount of the sect's high-level forces and resources.
Under normal circumstances, even if Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace recovered most of its strength, it would inevitably have to fight several major battles with the surrounding Supreme Daoist sects to regain these lost territories and achieve its goals.
However, now, winning a gambling match could accomplish this feat in advance. After reconnecting these territories with the original core territory, the geographical environment of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace would undergo a fundamental improvement. This was not comparable to a few mineral veins and resources.
"It sounds good, but... can it be fulfilled?" After a long silence, Mu Yinghua finally spoke.
These territories were now divided among different Supreme Daoist sects such as Jade Pearl Star Palace, Bright Moon Sword Sect, and Jade Drop Divine Temple. It was not easy to make them fulfill the gambling agreement. If they insisted on reneging, Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace couldn't resort to force at the moment.
Jade Ribbon Immortal Venerable immediately said, "There is the seal of the Xuan Yin Emperor, the Emperor of the Daoist Court, on the contract, along with a trace of his spiritual imprint. As long as you win the gambling match, those forces will never violate the agreement."
As one of the three Great Emperors of the Daoist Court, the actions of Xuan Yin Emperor meant that this matter had his endorsement and reputation. Even the Jade Pearl Star Palace and other sects could not ignore the will of an Emperor.
This confirmed Mu Yinghua's previous judgment. This was indeed a scheme orchestrated by those forces. Each party contributed some stakes, and then Jade Ribbon Immortal Venerable from the Huaqing Divine Palace came forward to invite them to the gambling match, vowing to push Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace into a pit.
If Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace insists on not accepting the challenge, those treacherous individuals with unyielding hearts will definitely resort to even more despicable tricks in the future.
Mu Yinghua nodded lightly and said, "In that case, let it be so! Bingxuan, are you willing to take on this battle?"
Xue Bingxuan, with a calm expression, stood up gracefully and bowed to her master. Her clear and gentle voice carried a resolute tone, "It is the duty of a disciple to share the worries of the sect."
"Very well, if you win this battle, you will be a hero of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace," Mu Yinghua said with satisfaction.
Yulian Xianzun smiled and said, "Junior sister, for the sake of a fair competition, I propose that neither side should use powerful Law Treasures, talismans, spiritual pets, or battle beasts. We can only rely on our own divine abilities to compete. What do you think? Otherwise, if you give your disciples a bunch of treasures, what's the point of this competition?"
Mu Yinghua sneered, "Junior sister, you're really calculating. Your three disciples are facing Xue Bingxuan, and yet you don't dare to fight with all your strength? Very well, life and death are determined on the battlefield. Just don't regret it afterwards."
After saying that, the two sect leaders, in front of the elders, shook hands to make a vow, officially confirming the matter.
Yulian Xianzun was full of confidence. With two of her disciples following the path of cultivation and one specializing in swordsmanship, each of them was already a formidable opponent. If the three of them joined forces, they would be almost invincible among the new generation elites in the Extreme Void Starry Sky.
Even though Xue Bingxuan seemed extraordinary, she couldn't possibly fight against all three of them alone.
"Junior sisters, please. Let's go outside for the duel," Xue Bingxuan said calmly, turning and walking out of the council hall. With a light tap of her toes, she flew hundreds of feet away to the square.
Yulian Xianzun's three direct disciples exchanged glances and followed her out of the door.
On the square, four stunning beauties faced each other from a distance.
Surrounding them, numerous high-ranking elders remained at a safe distance, their expressions solemn as they observed the reactions of these four exceptional geniuses. Their powerful spiritual senses shielded the surrounding space, preventing any unexpected interference.
Due to the differences in their cultivation techniques, Xue Bingxuan's aura leaned towards a cold and pure elegance, with a dignified and steady presence that exuded a hint of mystery and immeasurability, thanks to Qin Muling's contribution.
On the other hand, the three saintly maidens from Huaqing Divine Palace exuded a hot and alluring temperament, with pink radiance surging in their eyes. They resembled enchanting flowers, carrying an irresistible charm that was almost impossible to resist.
Yulian Xianzun stared at Xue Bingxuan with a hint of doubt and examined her for a while. The more she looked, the more shocked she became, and at the same time, an intense jealousy grew uncontrollably in her heart. Such talent and destiny, even with her experience and insight as a sect leader, she had never heard of it before. How unfair it was that such a peerless gem had joined Mu Yinghua's sect!
She then looked at her three disciples, her face darkening as she communicated through divine thoughts, "If you can't completely destroy the opponent this time, be prepared for severe punishment according to the sect's rules when you return!"
"...Xue Junior Sister, you are alone, but we are three. We have a slight advantage over you! Why don't you make the first move?"
The leading saintess spoke up.
Xue Bingxuan nodded slightly, and her aura suddenly soared, her skirt fluttering without wind. Her powerful mana surged like the tide, and the terrifying pressure made the three saintesses opposite her change their expressions.
The three saintesses did not dare to be careless. Immediately, their auras skyrocketed, and they began to be on high alert. Radiance shimmered and flickered around them as layers of powerful protective divine spells quickly stacked upon themselves.
After a few breaths, Xue Bingxuan raised her jade hand, and with a deafening roar in the air, three blood-red thunderbolts the size of water barrels fell from the sky and struck the three saintesses just in the nick of time.
Under the incredible gaze of the Jade Silk Immortal, all the protective divine spells on the saintesses instantly collapsed. The residual power of the blood-red thunderbolts continued unabated. Three cries of agony rang out, and the three charred bodies collapsed weakly to the ground, leaving only a breath of life struggling to survive.
With just one move, the three saintesses were defeated without any suspense.
"..."
The Jade Silk Immortal's face turned pale, slowly turning her gaze to Xue Bingxuan, with an intention to personally kill her.
"Sister, it's a fair bet. Why be impulsive?"
Mu Yinghua's figure silently stood in front of her, followed by Yu Lingzhou and Yueyi Tianjun standing by Xue Bingxuan's side.
At this moment, Xue Bingxuan's face was pale, her delicate body swaying, and she couldn't help but spew out a mouthful of blood.
The Jade Silk Immortal's face changed several times, and she slowly said, "To deliver such a fatal blow, you actually didn't hesitate to deplete your life essence and damage your Dao Foundation. Is it really worth it?"
In her opinion, although Xue Bingxuan had won this battle, her own path could be said to be destroyed by more than half! This kind of injury that affected the Dao Foundation was basically incurable!
Xue Bingxuan weakly smiled, "For the sake of the sect's sacrifice, it is the responsibility and obligation of a disciple. I have no regrets, junior does not regret it!"
"Good! Very good!"
The Jade Silk Immortal said a few "good" in a row, and her face eased, "You have won this battle! However... losing Xue Bingxuan, I wonder where my junior sister will find another equally outstanding disciple to inherit the mantle!"
Mu Yinghua had no expression on her face, "Junior sister, you don't need to worry about this matter."
She wasn't worried at all. With Qin Muling around, no matter how severe Xue Bingxuan's injuries were, she could recover as good as new and leave no hidden dangers.
Of course, the Jade Silk Immortal didn't know that. In her opinion, although she lost this battle, being able to eliminate Xue Bingxuan, such a talented and extraordinary seed, was not a big loss for her own sect. At least, she had removed a future major enemy for her own sect.
As for the benefits of losing, they were not the belongings of the Huaqing Divine Palace anyway. They were all brought out by those forces of the Dao lineage. The Jade Silk Immortal naturally wouldn't feel any heartache.
(End of this chapter)