Black Myth: Starting from the Destined One
Chapter 274 - 207: Heaven Does Not Accommodate Human Wishes!_2

Chapter 274: Chapter 207: Heaven Does Not Accommodate Human Wishes!_2

"Got it!"

Li Ping’an replied impatiently.

...

In the following time, the top eight of this Grand Ritual of the Heavenly Master, which included the Group A first from Kunlun Sect, Fellow Taoist He Zudao, Group C first from Hehuan Sect Second Senior Brother Bai Yuewu, Flame Cloud Sect’s Senior Brother Jiao Chujun, Heavenly Mist Sect’s Senior Sister Qiao Huilihui, Qingyun Sect’s Senior Brother Taishi Bao, and Immeasurable Sect’s Senior Brother Xianyu Shu Qinghai, had all chosen their opponents.

The matches of these individuals had little to offer in terms of excitement, for the cultivators present understood that the ultimate victor would inevitably be a disciple from one of The Four Great Noble Paths, without any suspense. The real highlight would be the fight between the cultivator from Mount Longhu, Li Ping’an, and the Orthodox Zhengyi Temple cultivator, Nangong Zhidao!

At this moment, the golden crow was setting in the west, and the jade rabbit was rising in the east. Half of the sky above Great Tang’s Chang’an City was dark, and half was light, as the night was about to completely cover the sky.

"The final match of the Grand Ritual of the Heavenly Master officially begins now, please have Group One’s Mount Longhu cultivator, Li Ping’an, and Orthodox Zhengyi Temple cultivator, Nangong Zhidao, come to the stage!"

After the announcement by the Observatory Master of Moyun Temple, Immortal Fei He visualized the scenes of the battle involving Li Ping’an, Zixia, and Wang Tianran, and immediately added:

"I remind everyone that in the following match, only Spells are allowed for dueling. No other means to determine the winner is permitted, nor is it acceptable to concede easily. Everyone must give their all! Otherwise, it will be considered a forfeit!"

"Damn it, everyone’s targeting me!"

Li Ping’an knew this rule was a last-minute addition by the Observatory Master of Moyun Temple, Immortal Fei He, targeting him specifically. After cursing, he casually walked onto the stage.

The Ghost Taoist, watching Li Ping’an take the stage leisurely, anxiously said:

"Lad, invigorate Mount Longhu in one fell swoop! Don’t let me down!"

"Got it, stop nagging!"

As Li Ping’an entered the stage, those cultivators around the arena who disliked him and were envious of his progress, incited the Orthodox Zhengyi Temple cultivator, Nangong Zhidao:

"Fellow Taoist Nangong, please ensure you kill this cheater who relies on women and friends to advance!"

"Fellow Taoist Nangong, please teach this freeloader a lesson! We’ve disliked him for long!"

"Junior Brother Nangong, you advanced through your own strength, yet someone like Li Ping’an dares to challenge you by resorting to tricks? Please show him his place!"

"Right! Beat him until he is rolling on the ground, begging for mercy!"

"Kill this shameless wretch!"

"..."

After entering the arena, Orthodox Zhengyi Temple cultivator Nangong Zhidao thumped his chest in assurance to those inciting him:

"Please rest assured, my fellow Taoists. In today’s match, it will either be him or me who dies. This battle will end only with one of us dead! Bet on me!"

"Good! We’re counting on you!"

"We are all waiting to watch this great show!"

"Junior Brother Nangong, put in your best effort, and once you’ve defeated him, we’ll host a victory celebration for you!"

Amid the cheers of the crowd, Orthodox Zhengyi Temple cultivator Nangong Zhidao turned back and smiled at Li Ping’an, ready to show him the new power of the Curse Seal of the Earth, as soon as the announcement was made by the Observatory Master of Moyun Temple, Immortal Fei He.

Li Ping’an, on the other hand, stood nonchalantly with his arms crossed and legs shaking, completely indifferent. After all, he was now at the realm of a Terrestrial Immortal and did not consider these foolish squabbles worthy of his attention. He did not believe that the Orthodox Zhengyi Temple cultivator Nangong Zhidao could defeat him, let alone kill him, so he did not bother to secretly use the Divine Power: Insight into the Hidden to check Nangong Zhidao’s cultivation and attributes.

"Mount Longhu cultivator Li Ping’an and Orthodox Zhengyi Temple cultivator Nangong Zhidao are on stage, and the match now officially begins!"

After the announcement by the Observatory Master of Moyun Temple, Immortal Fei He, he encouraged the Orthodox Zhengyi Temple cultivator Nangong, knowing:

"Nephew Disciple Nangong, kill him!"

...

"Li Ping’an, let me see your true strength! Are you really an Earth Immortal or just a Jianghu fraud? We’ll find out soon!"

Sect Master Zhuge Junchen of the Flame Cloud Sect couldn’t wait any longer for this competition.

"What method will this Zhengyi Temple Cultivator, Nangong Zhidao, use to defeat Li Ping’an?"

Head of Heavenly Mist Sect, Mo Liqi, didn’t pay attention to the low-ranked Longhu Mountain Cultivator Li Ping’an; instead, he focused all of his attention on Zhengyi Temple Cultivator Nangong Zhidao.

"Li Ping’an, you’re quite lucky today to have successfully dodged me. If you had fallen into my hands..., hmph!"

Senior Brother of Qingyun Sect, Taishi Bao, glared at the relaxed Li Ping’an with his arms crossed. Casting a sidelong glance at Zixia, he suddenly felt a pang of jealousy when he noticed her intensely focusing on Li Ping’an, muttering what seemed to be prayers for him.

"Li Ping’an, if I let you join Qingyun Sect, I’d be nurturing you myself! Hmph!"

Senior Brother Taishi Bao of Qingyun Sect concentrated all his resentment on targeting Li Ping’an, scheming to ruin both Ping’an’s opportunity to join Qingyun Sect and his potential marriage to Zixia!

"Li Ping’an, I do hope you win, but judging by your abilities... it’s hard to say, unclear at best. Anyway, do your best."

Of all the Four Great Noble Paths, only Head of Immeasurable Sect, Taishu Yiqing, genuinely encouraged Li Ping’an in silence, hoping he could win this match easily only to lose later to his own disciples, thus preserving the face of Immeasurable Sect.

"Li Ping’an, I’ve underestimated you before. I often wonder how on earth you managed to rescue me and Zixia from the powerful Six Demons back at Five Fingers Mountain and Five Finger Peaks. Turns out you’ve been playing dumb and concealing your strength all along, appearing weak but in fact, extremely formidable. It seems you could win this match with ease!"

Night Traveler, Muqiang Baoshan, watched calmly, having anticipated the outcome. Having confirmed that this Longhu Mountain Cultivator Li Ping’an was the same person who saved him and was the gang leader of Five-Finger Mountain Axe Gang, Supreme Treasure, he had been contemplating how to rescue Ping’an from Imperial Court’s surveillance.

"You sure know how to cause trouble for me, killing and destroying at the royal temple Buddha Bone Temple, causing a ruckus at the Fallen Dragon Pit, and even killing the young official of the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Cen Wenjin. With every single case, how am I supposed to save you, you ferocious killer!"

"Ping’an, do your best, and if you can’t win, just admit defeat. This Zhengyi Temple’s Nangong Zhidao clearly means no good!"

Zixia clenched her hands tightly, staring intensely at every move Li Ping’an made.

Wang Tianran leaned back in his chair, leisurely sipping tea, and then said softly:

"Li Ping’an, if you can dodge this calamity today, I’ll acknowledge you as the Destined One and will surely aid you in the future. But if you can’t, then it’s just your bad luck, considering the valuable thing inside this person."

"Li Ping’an, fight with confidence. If this sinister Zhengyi Temple Cultivator, Nangong Zhidao, dares to play dirty, I’ll certainly intervene to help you!"

The Ghost Taoist focused all his attention on the sinister Zhengyi Temple Cultivator Nangong Zhidao, fearing he might use some nefarious spell and ruin Li Ping’an, who is the hope of Longhu Mountain’s future revival.

...

"Who do you think will win this fight?"

"Isn’t that a silly question? Of course, it’ll be Zhengyi Temple’s Nangong Zhidao!"

"Exactly, exactly. Even the Sixth Senior Brother Dan Chenzi from Mount Shu isn’t his equal, let alone a soft-rice king like Li Ping’an!"

"This shameless Li Ping’an, to prevent his cheating, Immortal Fei He even added rules; there’s no way he can trick anyone now! It’s impossible for him to find any loopholes!"

"Let’s just wait and see Li Ping’an get thrashed by Zhengyi Temple Cultivator Nangong Zhidao! Hahaha!"

"No, have you guys never wondered how Zhengyi Temple suddenly has such a powerful person?"

"I don’t know about that. I’m not familiar with the internal affairs of Zhengyi Temple."

"I’ve been thinking about it, and we’re very clear about the internal affairs of Zhengyi Temple. It’s said that this Nangong Zhidao was just an ordinary disciple within Zhengyi Temple with mediocre talent. It’s mysterious how, after arriving at the Grand Ritual of the Heavenly Master, he completely changed, possessing profound and unfathomable strength! Truly sinister!"