Chapter 54: Shen Gongbao Requests a Battle

Shen Gongbao, although a second-generation disciple of the Chan Teaching, was not valued by the Chan Teaching due to his background.

Therefore, Shen Gongbao also clearly understood this, so he worked harder than anyone else, just to one day rise above others.

However, reality dealt Shen Gongbao a heavy blow.

I was simply stripped of my Monster Hunting Team Captain position by Wu Liang Xian Weng because of the previous Flood Dragon King incident.

However, Shen Gongbao clearly knew that was merely an excuse of Wu Liang Xian Weng.

In fact, the day He Tong and Lu Tong entered the Monster Hunting Team, Shen Gongbao realized a truth: his position as Monster Hunting Team Captain would inevitably be replaced someday.

So, regardless of the Flood Dragon King incident, I would still be kicked out by Wu Liang Xian Weng's honey peach.

However, even if kicked out by Wu Liang Xian Weng, Shen Gongbao still did not give up.

He knew that among the Twelve Golden Immortals, one position was still vacant.

Therefore, he diligently cultivated, waiting for the opportunity; as long as he could achieve merit for the Chan Teaching, he would have a chance to take the last spot among the Twelve Golden Immortals.

By then, he, Shen Gongbao, would personally take back everything he had lost!

Now, the Three Teachings Discuss the Dao is Shen Gongbao's best opportunity!

"If I can become famous in one fell swoop at this Three Teachings Discuss the Dao, then my master will surely look at me differently, and perhaps I too could be listed among the Twelve Golden Immortals!"

Shen Gongbao thought.

"Junior Brother Shen, your cultivation is insufficient; you are no match for Junior Brother Lu Yue, so step down!"

Just as Shen Gongbao was daydreaming about a bright future, suddenly a sentence from Wu Liang Xian Weng doused him with cold water.

"Senior Brother, I..."

Shen Gongbao immediately became anxious, after all, this might be his only chance; even if Wu Liang Xian Weng had spoken, he still wanted to strive for it.

"Hmph, I said, step down!"

Wu Liang Xian Weng lightly paused with the wooden staff in his hand.

The next moment, a terrifying aura swept toward Shen Gongbao.

Shen Gongbao only felt his breath slightly catch; the words just at his lips could not be uttered.

"Haha, Wu Liang Xian Weng, I see this junior brother's attitude is so firm; why not let him take the stage? I can guarantee I won't harm his life!"

Seeing internal strife within the Chan Teaching, Lu Yue naturally would not miss such a good opportunity to strike at the Chan Teaching.

"Hmph!"

Upon hearing that, Wu Liang Xian Weng's aura turned cold.

"Senior Brother, how about giving Junior Brother Shen a chance?"

Just then, Cihang Daoist spoke.

"Junior Sister Cihang, this Shen Gongbao is of ordinary caliber; he's probably no match for Lu Yue."

Wu Liang Xian Weng frowned and said.

"It's fine; the Three Teachings Discuss the Dao is originally meant to promote the cultivation of the three teachings' disciples; originally, all disciples of the three teachings have a chance to take the stage, so why must the senior brother cling to victory or defeat?"

Cihang Daoist slowly said.

"This..."

In an instant, Wu Liang Xian Weng hesitated a little.

To be frank, Wu Liang Xian Weng could dispose of someone like Shen Gongbao, a petty nobody, as he pleased.

However, regarding this Junior Sister Cihang, Wu Liang Xian Weng had to value her attitude.

After all, Wu Liang Xian Weng faintly sensed that this Junior Sister Cihang, for some unknown reason these years, had an astonishing cultivation speed, even showing signs of surpassing him.

This is the authority that strength brings; Shen Gongbao is weak, so Wu Liang Xian Weng couldn't even be bothered to listen to his nonsense, while Cihang Daoist's strong strength means a single sentence of his is enough to draw Wu Liang Xian Weng's attention.

"Since Junior Sister Cihang also spoke up to plead for you, then you may go!"

Wu Liang Xian Weng said lightly.

"Thank you, Senior Sister Cihang!"

Shen Gongbao bowed to Cihang Daoist, expressing his gratitude from the heart.

The next moment, only seeing Shen Gongbao extend his right hand, in an instant countless blades flew from the leather armor on his body, and in the next moment they formed a Thunder God's Whip that landed in his right hand.

"Heh, with just such a magic treasure, you dare to contend with this Dao?"

Looking at the Thunder God's Whip in Shen Gongbao's hand, Lu Yue let out a sneer.

Meanwhile, Shen Gongbao paid no heed to the other's mockery; he swung the Thunder God's Whip, carrying astonishing lightning, sweeping toward Lu Yue.

Seeing this, Lu Yue also showed no panic; only seeing his right hand gesture, the next moment more than twenty large umbrellas flew out, arrayed around him in different directions.

The more than twenty large umbrellas spun wildly, and in an instant terrifying plague poison swept out from within them.

"Boom——"

Lightning exploded, the Thunder God's Whip struck the plague poison, erupting with terrifying might.

However, the plague poison was too thick; even Shen Gongbao's full-force strike could not completely break through the plague poison barrier.

Moreover, Shen Gongbao even discovered that the opponent's plague poison was corroding his Thunder God's Whip.

"Hey, is that all you've got? That's really disappointing!"

A cold snort sounded from his mouth; only seeing Lu Yue's fingers like swords, he pointed forward in midair.

Immediately afterward, two poison swords emitting terrifying plague appeared behind Lu Yue and shot straight toward Shen Gongbao.

Seeing this, Shen Gongbao's face slightly changed; with a shake of his wrist, the Thunder God's Whip in his hand rose up, forming a barrier before him.

"Bang!"

His body shuddered violently; Shen Gongbao was instantly flung backward under the attack of Lu Yue's Finger Plague Sword.

Moreover, the plague emanating from the Finger Plague Sword instantly invaded his primordial spirit.

A wave of dizziness came from his head, and Shen Gongbao's face drastically changed.

"No, I can't lose!"

He steeled himself, only to see several sharp blades fly out from Shen Gongbao's Thunder Duke's Whip, instantly piercing his own body.

The thunder light burst, intense pain shot through him, which also momentarily cleared Shen Gongbao's mind.

Taking a glance at the Plague Finger Sword thrusting down again from above, Shen Gongbao no longer dared to clash head‑on and could only dodge.

After only a few rounds of combat, the difference in strength between the two was immediately apparent!

Everyone could see that Shen Gongbao, whether in cultivation or magic treasures, was far from being a match for Lü Yue.

Seeing this, Wu Liang Xian Weng's face darkened slightly, and he also felt dissatisfied with Shen Gongbao.

"Old Shen, when will you finally understand? You're a strategist, not a warrior—what a pity!"

Ao Yifan naturally understood as well; with Shen Gongbao's strength, he could absolutely not be a match for that renowned Plague God, and he couldn't help but shake his head.

However, he greatly admired Shen Gongbao's ruthless determination.

After all, who would worry about failing at great undertakings when someone can be so harsh on themselves?

Not only Ao Yifan, but Zhao Gongming of the Sect of the Cutting also greatly appreciated Shen Gongbao's performance.

"I never expected to find such a person in the Sect of the Cutting; if I get the chance, I'd be interested in making his acquaintance!"

Hearing that, the Yunxiao Three Sisters helplessly shook their heads.

That senior brother of theirs has exactly such a character: as long as he takes a liking to someone, Zhao Gongming will associate with them sincerely regardless of their background or cultivation level.

In times of peace, such a character would pose no problem; but with this calamity looming, the Three Purities do not know whether that senior brother's nature might bring him harm.