Black Myth: Starting from the Destined One
Chapter 351 - 246: Requesting a Fight to the Death!

Chapter 351: Chapter 246: Requesting a Fight to the Death!

"Sect Master Zhuge, Li Ping’an is a friend of our Immeasurable Sect, and I, Taishu Yiqing, along with the disciples of the Immeasurable Sect, will not stand by and do nothing!"

The Immeasurable Sect Leader, Taishu Yiqing, immediately stood in front of Li Ping’an with his top disciples, Jia Zhengfeng included.

"And what about you, Head of Yanyue Sect, Xianyu Zixuan!"

Flame Cloud Sect’s Master Zhuge Junchen then turned his attention to Head of Yanyue Sect, Xianyu Zixuan.

Head of Yanyue Sect, Xianyu Zixuan, was naturally in a difficult position. She didn’t dare provoke Flame Cloud Sect’s Master Zhuge Junchen, but Li Ping’an was the good brother of King Tianran, The World’s Foremost Talented, so she couldn’t possibly lead the Yanyue Sect against King Tianran’s friend, Li Ping’an.

Therefore, she helplessly said:

"I, of Yanyue Sect, will not help either side in this matter!"

"I hope everyone understands the dilemma here!"

"As long as you’re not helping either side, I understand,"

Flame Cloud Sect’s Master Zhuge Junchen nodded in approval at Head of Yanyue Sect, Xianyu Zixuan, then once again fixed his gaze on Li Ping’an:

"Li Ping’an, will you surrender the Immortal Slaying Sword of my sect or not?"

"Li Ping’an, perhaps you should just return the Immortal Slaying Sword and be done with it?"

"Li Ping’an, to tell you the truth, we all know that the Immortal Slaying Sword is the Sect’s Treasure of the Flame Cloud Sect."

"Li Ping’an, even if Pei Yuanjing willingly lost the bet and gave it to you, I think it would be best for you to return it."

"Li Ping’an, why don’t you just return the Immortal Slaying Sword and that will be the end of it?"

"Li Ping’an, what would you do if your Mount Longhu Orthodox Celestial Master Sect were in this situation?"

"Yeah, if it really comes down to it, just return it."

"If you have a Magical Treasure of equal fame, you could offer it to them in exchange."

The other cultivators present began advising Li Ping’an, after all, Li Ping’an’s strength was clear for all to see, being one of the Six Great Imperial Paths, and now they were all speaking with due respect for him.

The Immeasurable Sect Leader, Taishu Yiqing, also turned his head and advised:

"Li Ping’an, this Zhuge Junchen is sly as can be. If you don’t give it to him today, he will surely make endless trouble for you later. Though his strength is not on par with the Undying Immortal Kumarajiva, having him on your tail will be enough trouble for you and the Mount Longhu Orthodox Celestial Master Sect!"

Night Traveler, Muqiang Baoshan, also covered his mouth and quietly advised:

"Li Ping’an, you have already caused yourself enough trouble. Now, if you provoke Flame Cloud Sect’s Master Zhuge Junchen as well, you’re really going to make enemies with everyone under the heaven!"

Observatory Master Immortal Fei He, fearing death in the vicinity, also began advising Li Ping’an:

"Li Ping’an, let it go. You’ve already won a new place for your sect among the Six Great Imperial Paths. What more do you want?"

"Boy, do you really want this Immortal Slaying Sword or not?"

The Ghost Taoist, thinking along the lines of ’love me, love my dog,’ fully respected Li Ping’an’s desire:

"If you want it, I’ll help you!"

"If you don’t want it anymore, just give it back to them."

"Of course I want it."

Li Ping’an said excitedly:

"I just happen to need a Divine Weapon, and this sword was indeed voluntarily given to me by Pei Yuanjing in exchange for his life after he lost to me. I nearly got killed by Pei Yuanjing because of this sword—do you think I did all that for nothing?"

"Great!"

The Ghost Taoist slapped Li Ping’an on the shoulder and encouraged:

"Then speak your mind, let’s see what he can do to you today!"

It was then that Li Ping’an finally yelled at Flame Cloud Sect’s Master Zhuge Junchen:

"Zhuge Junchen, it’s true that the Immortal Slaying Sword is the Sect’s Treasure of your Flame Cloud Sect."

"But it was indeed given to me by Pei Yuanjing after he lost, in exchange for sparing his life—and I did as promised: I spared him!"

"Thus, the Immortal Slaying Sword is mine!"

Li Ping’an reflected that in his search for Zixia he had already revealed his strength, disclosed the existence of the Immortal Slaying Sword, and now offended Sect Master Zhuge Junchen of the Flame Cloud Sect.

He had to keep the sword!

Otherwise, he would suffer a great loss this time!

Besides, with matters as they were, he didn’t believe Sect Master Zhuge Junchen would actually kill him!

"Li Ping’an, if you seek death, you cannot blame me!"

Flame Cloud Sect’s Master Zhuge Junchen immediately shouted to Night Traveler, Muqiang Baoshan:

"Night Traveler, I request to fight to the death with Li Ping’an of Mount Longhu here and now—approve it immediately!"

"This..."

Night Traveler, Muqiang Baoshan, finally turned helplessly and looked at Li Ping’an, explaining weakly:

"The duel you are requested to fight by Sect Master Zhuge Junchen is entirely within the rules of the Night Traveler’s Bureau."

"So, I cannot stop him; you’d better look out for yourself."

Night Traveler, Muqiang Baoshan immediately announced:

"Then I approve of your duel!"

After Night Traveler, Muqiang Baoshan finished speaking, he stood with more than twenty Night Travelers between Li Ping’an and Flame Cloud Sect’s Master Zhuge Junchen, and told them both:

"Now, I’m going to explain the rules of a duel in Chang’an."

"The Son of Heaven of Great Tang has long decreed that outsiders, such as those of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism who wish to fight to the death over grievances within Chang’an City, must adhere to the following rules."

"First, no buildings may be destroyed during the duel!"

"Second, regardless of the duel’s outcome, life or death, neither party’s sect may be implicated, and no personal grudges shall turn into sect enmity!"

"Third, the participants in the duel may not fly higher than thirty meters, no higher than the walls of the Imperial Palace. Anyone who exceeds this limit will be arrested for the crime of insolence!"

"Fourth, those involved in the duel can only fight within the area designated by us, the Night Traveler’s Bureau, and they must not go out of bounds. Whoever crosses the boundary first loses!"

"Fifth, both sides must resolve their duel within the time of one incense stick. If it exceeds the set time, they must stop immediately and refrain from fighting within Chang’an City for one month."