I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, So I’ll Max Out My Defense

Chapter 206: 207: Genius, Never Crumble at the Last Minute

On the stage, Li Xiaobai reached out to receive the golden page, and a surge of information streamed into his mind along a flood of memories.

“Basic Body Tempering Technique.”

Damn it, I knew there was something fishy, this old fox actually played some dirty tricks in secret!

Li Xiaobai was furious inside. This Basic Body Tempering Technique was meant for Qi Cultivation Stage cultivators to solidify their foundation, completely useless, and definitely not something that could be used against an opponent.

In contrast, Xing Mohan opposite him was radiating with flowing light, enveloped in Five-colored Divine Light, exuding an extraordinary demeanor. Anyone with a clear eye could tell he had obtained a top-level Cultivation Technique.

Glancing at Elder Wang below the stage, who was in charge of the arena, Li Xiaobai surmised that the trickery with the techniques must have been this man’s doing.

As expected, when Elder Wang below saw Li Xiaobai looking over, he similarly responded with a smile.

His lips moved slightly as he transmitted a message secretly to Li Xiaobai, “Young Master Li, give up. If you concede now, you can spare yourself some fleshly agony.”

Elder Wang’s move was very sly, already taking the initiative. The moment Li Xiaobai received the technique, the golden page dissipated, and even if he exposed Elder Wang’s trickery, the people below wouldn’t believe him.

And even if they knew the truth, they probably wouldn’t help him. The title of the top person on the ranking had already become a thorn in their side, a pain in the flesh.

A sharp gleam flashed in Li Xiaobai’s eyes. If it were anyone else up here, they would have collapsed, but not him. He didn’t need to cultivate this technique; it was of no use to him.

As long as his defensive power remained, nothing else was a problem.

The Basic Body Tempering Technique, huh? Today, I am going to defeat you with this Basic Body Tempering Technique!

Now was the time for comprehending the techniques, with both sides granted the time of one incense stick to understand them.

The corners of Xing Mohan’s mouth curled up involuntarily. He had already received Elder Wang’s transmission, knowing what technique Li Xiaobai had in hand.

In his possession was a top-notch technique from Central Province, the “Dragon Elephant Prajna Kung”, which after just a little insight, would grant him the power of the Dragon Elephant.

With both parties’ cultivation level suppressed to the Nascent Soul Stage, this round, he was set to win.

Watching Xing Mohan take the time to cultivate, Li Xiaobai appeared somewhat listless, sitting down on the spot, taking out several poison pills and tossing them into his mouth one by one.

Elder Wang watching from below twitched involuntarily. Although it wasn’t prohibited to consume elixirs on the stage, that was a lot to consume, nearly two hundred pills.

“Cough cough, um, Young Master Li, aren’t you going to comprehend the technique?” Elder Wang spoke up to remind him.

“Geniuses don’t need to cram at the last minute. Besides, what’s there to learn from a mere Basic Body Tempering Technique?” Li Xiaobai dismissed with a wave of his hand, scoffing.

Elder Wang’s expression stiffened, not expecting such a direct response.

The bystanders below, as though they had stumbled upon some incredible secret, became even more excited. Could it be that there’s suspicion of cheating in this round of the competition? Does this mean that Xing Mohan lacks the confidence to defeat his opponent?

But whether there was cheating involved or not, it didn’t concern them; they just wanted to see Li Xiaobai defeated.

In the teahouse, Zhen Qiankun furrowed his brows.

“Basic Body Tempering Technique, it appears to be Elder Wang’s doing. This compromises the fairness of the competition,” he commented.

“Indeed, this arena is jointly established by our Three Sects to assess the true strength and potential of the disciples. Today, because a small-minded person manipulated it for personal gain, it certainly doesn’t reflect the will of the Three Sects. After this event, I shall organize another competition, a fair fight. As for Elder Wang and Xingtian Sect, it’s time for a lesson,” remarked the Artifact God with displeasure, his heart also ablaze. The holy sons and saintesses of the Three Sects were all present, and yet Xingtian Sect dared pull such tricks under their watch—unforgivable!

“Indeed, from the looks of it, Young Master Li seems quite composed, not panicking at all. Perhaps he already has a countermeasure in mind.”

Xi Yao’s beautiful eyes intently followed the figure of Li Xiaobai below, unable to fathom how he could respond. Could he really be planning to use the Basic Body Tempering Technique to fight?

Upon introspection, if it was her fighting today, she would definitely have no chance of winning. After all, on the stage, the cultivation level is suppressed to the same stage, and the cultivation techniques one could use must be those provided by the organizers. Under these circumstances, she could not figure out how to win.

“You really believe him when he says it’s Basic Body Tempering Technique? In my opinion, the guy just has mediocre talent and is unable to grasp our profound Central Province mental methods, so he said that just to save a bit of face.”

“I think he’s given up on treatment and is just waiting to be knocked off the stage by Big Brother Xing Mohan!”

The girl in purple spoke spitefully, clearly harboring no good feelings towards Li Xiaobai.

“Xiu’er, watch closely in a moment.”

Several Saint Heirs shook their heads and chuckled.

On the stage, the time of one incense stick had passed.

Opening his eyes, Xing Mohan stood up, his invisible presence sweeping across the area as he burst into laughter, thinking his investment in bribes was well worth it—the Dragon Elephant Prajna Kung truly was miraculous.

Today, Li Xiaobai was undoubtedly doomed!

“Li Xiaobai, are you ready?”

“Genius does not require preparation,” Li Xiaobai replied indifferently, hands clasped behind his back.

“Very well, my cultivation technique is the Dragon Elephant Prajna Kung, a top-notch body refining method. One punch can split open mountains and shatter rocks—I have already achieved minor mastery in the time it took an incense stick to burn!”

Xing Mohan said with some pride.

Beneath the stage, the crowd drew a collective gasp of astonishment.

“It’s actually the Dragon Elephant Prajna Kung; Xing Mohan’s victory is assured now!”

“What is the Dragon Elephant Prajna Kung?”

“It’s an ancient body refining technique. Rumors say that, when fully mastered, it grants an invincible Vajra body and immense power, similar to that of a mighty dragon—a truly fearsome force!”

“Such a technique is incredibly hard to cultivate. It’s surprising that Young Master Xing has achieved minor mastery in just the time of one incense stick. He really is a heaven-sent genius!”

Hearing the private whispers of the onlookers, Xing Mohan felt quite pleased with himself. Simply defeating Li Xiaobai was too easy. He wanted to use this opportunity to make the Central Province cultivators recognize him and know the fame of the Xingtian Sect’s young Sect Master.

Li Xiaobai scratched his head. What’s there to show off about a technique you obtained through cheating? I got the Basic Body Tempering Technique, but did I show off?

“What I received is the Basic Body Tempering Technique, and within the span of a single breath, I have reached the stage of great mastery. Young Master Xing, all techniques are rooted in the basics, and that’s the most important thing. Therefore, this foundational technique is the ultimate above all others,” Li Xiaobai announced.

“The root is the trunk, and all else are but branches. In a single breath, I have achieved great mastery in the main trunk, while you, in the time of one incense stick, have only managed to cultivate your branch technique to minor mastery. That is the difference between us.”

At these words, the crowd was shocked.

These words seemed wise and profound, seemingly logical, yet doubtful. It was commonly known that basics were important, but the way Li Xiaobai had hyped up the Basic Body Tempering Technique made them feel that something was off.

Xing Mohan’s face reddened with anger; he was at a loss for words and felt humiliated.

“Verbal sparring is all you know. Now I will show you what a real gap looks like!”