books44 Chapter 114 Stone Wall Projection
Chapter 114 Stone Wall Projection
Chapter 114 Stone Wall Projection
"Xing Jian, you're so old, yet you're still getting entangled with a mere junior. Don't you feel ashamed?"
An elder of average build suddenly stepped forward and shouted angrily at Xing Jian, saying that they had all bet on Bai Ke from the beginning. If Bai Ke were to face the wall for 10 years, wouldn't they lose everything?
In his desperation, he disregarded all pretense of propriety and directly confronted Xing Jian.
"Hehe, old Murong, don't think I don't know what you're up to. Remember this, Bai Ke said it himself. I didn't force him!"
He flicked his sleeves dismissively and sneered, "Now that everyone is watching, can you swallow the boasts that Bai Ke has made with such confidence?"
“You…” Murong Yuanyang pointed at Xing Jian, his lips twitching. After a long while, he glared at Bai Ke with hatred and fell silent.
Indeed, given Bai Ke's current status and position, no one present could treat him as an ordinary disciple.
Little did he know that a gentleman's word is as good as his bond. Even mortal monarchs have the authority to speak, let alone a candidate for the Holy Son of the Heavenly Strategy Palace.
If Xing Jian insists on keeping his promise, which Bai Ke personally agreed to, then they really won't have any way to get it back.
One can only sigh inwardly that young people are too impetuous; Xing Jian's two words were enough to provoke him into making such a bet.
Bai Ke awkwardly touched his nose. Why did these elders have so many problems? He hadn't even said anything yet, but they were already getting anxious.
"Ahem, may I say something first?" A clear voice came from behind, and the noisy sect hall fell silent.
Everyone turned their heads and saw that Bai Ke had walked to a spot not far in front of Xing Jian at some point, his hands strangely tucked into his sleeves, exuding a cynical and mercenary air.
"Elder Xing Er..." Bai Ke smiled, adding the word "Elder" under Xing Jian's murderous gaze, "As for the bet... of course it won't be void!"
However, I still want to ask the elder for a reward, but I don't know if Elder Xing Er is willing to part with it!
Xing Jian laughed loudly, looking around at the elders whose expressions had changed, "Look at you all, you're not even as bold as a young man who's not even twenty years old!"
After mocking the elders who had been making a fuss, Xing Jian suddenly turned to Bai Ke and said, "As I just said, whatever you are capable of, nephew, please bring it!"
“Very well! Elder Xing Er… you are indeed generous. Then I will not stand on ceremony. If I can truly produce something beneficial for everyone to break through the barrier, then Elder, you must…”
Bai Ke trailed off his words slightly... "Elder, do you still remember the sword technique you sent me through someone? I want the original!"
"Elder... gave me... the original sword technique..." The deafening voice suddenly struck Xing Jian's ears, causing him to freeze in place, and cold sweat soaked his back.
"As expected... this brat knew... Hmph! Now that you've realized I was behind it all, you're even less likely to be spared!"
A fierce glint flashed in Xing Jian's eyes. Tian Ce Palace was most wary of its disciples killing each other. If others found out that he was bullying the weak and plotting to harm Bai Ke, he wouldn't be the only one to suffer!
This will inevitably implicate a large group of people; at least none of the elders and disciples in his faction will escape unscathed.
"Hmph, I originally only intended to punish you by making you face the wall for five years so you wouldn't be able to participate in the Holy Son Election. But since you insisted on breaking the ice yourself, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
The other elders were somewhat baffled. Would Xing Jian, that old bastard, actually be willing to give Bai Ke his sword technique? This was more unbelievable than the sun rising in the west…
Xing Jian nodded with a sneer, "Of course, as long as you can find another way to break through the barrier for the elders of my Tian Ce Palace, what's wrong with me giving you the original one?"
Bai Ke feigned great joy and quickly clasped his hands in thanks, saying, "In that case, I thank Elder Xing Er in advance."
Xing Jian waved his hand, "Enough with the formalities. Let me tell you plainly, you can have the original sword technique, but you have to win your bet with me first! However..."
He sneered and glanced at Bai Yan and Ning Fengyi several times. "I think that instead of being greedy for my swordsmanship, you should think about how to spend these ten years!"
Bai Ke smiled slightly, "Xing Er... I haven't even mastered Elder Xing's swordsmanship yet, how can I be willing to face the wall for ten years? Everyone, watch closely!"
After saying that, he stepped back, clearing a space of three meters in front of him. Then, he channeled his spiritual energy and projected the entire underground stone wall of Lingjiu Palace.
"What is this...?" Several elders who were closer quickly gathered around the stone wall and exclaimed in surprise and doubt, "Nephew Bai, what is this?"
With a wave of his hand, Bai Ke magnified the projection on the stone wall again, which complemented the ancient bluish-gray of the Tian Ce Palace sect's main hall, creating an atmosphere full of antiquity.
“Elders, this is something I came across by chance during my travels in that world. Due to my dullness, I can only understand a little bit of it.”
Bai Ke modestly offered a gesture of self-deprecation, then pointed to the incomplete martial arts moves on the stone wall and explained to the elders:
"Although it's just the tip of the iceberg, it has helped my nephew understand some principles, which is why he was able to advance smoothly to the Nascent Soul Realm. Elders, please take a closer look, and you should discover something."
Indeed, what Bai Ke was about to take out was the mysterious stone wall projection left behind by the original owner of Lingjiu Palace, and it clearly did achieve the expected effect.
This stone wall is incredibly mysterious. Even with Bai Ke's current level of cultivation and understanding, he still cannot fathom its depths. After realizing that he could not fully comprehend it, Bai Ke spent a lot of effort to make a copy of it.
Now it has indeed come in handy. Bai Ke watched with a smile as the elders gathered in groups of three or five in front of the projection, arguing from time to time.
"Nephew Bai...Nephew Bai, does this thing still exist?" The 700-year-old elder suddenly asked in a trembling voice.
"I...I feel a kind of unseen influence in that projection. If I could see the stone wall in that projection, I would definitely be able to break through to the Void Realm and gain another 500 years of life!"
Although his voice trembled, it contained an unwavering will that would not waver even if the sky were to fall or the earth were to collapse, which made people shudder.
"So many years...so many years...I have tried to break through the barrier many times but failed. I never thought that I would have such an opportunity now that I am about to die!"
His eyes shone brightly, no longer clouded as before. "Bai Ke! If you can bring this to me, I will owe you a great debt of gratitude."