Lao Tzu is Ji Gong

Now that things have developed to this point, it's beyond the control of the two of them.

Because their forces are so close and so conflicting, the process of their mutual erosion is extremely rapid, and the vacuum zone around them is getting bigger and bigger. It seems that when these two forces are completely merged, it will be the second before the bomb is about to detonate.

If this vacuum-like energy convergence were to explode, it's likely that the others in the cave would be doomed; such a calamity would be unavoidable.

This time, Donghuang Taiyi couldn't sit still. He wasn't afraid that Li Duotian was all alone and could do whatever he wanted. As the young master of the demon race, he naturally had to be responsible for the little demons behind him.

Seeing that the power was about to get out of control, he said to Li Duotian in front of him, "Brother, let's call this a draw. If it really exploded, I estimate that everyone except the two of us would be dead."

"From your exchange, I can tell that you are not the kind of person who takes advantage of others when they are in trouble. This move is a draw, so I don't think I took advantage of you either."

"Are you still able to control your power?"

"If possible, let's stop after three seconds."

Donghuang Taiyi spoke very sincerely. If he said he had won, Li Duotian would definitely not agree to it. However, if he admitted defeat, it would give Li Duotian the feeling that his victory was unfair, which was unnecessary.

Donghuang Taiyi simply analyzed the difference in energy between the two people in detail, speaking very earnestly, and also using a questioning approach to remind Li Duotian whether he could still control his power.

If Li Duotian cannot control it, then this time Donghuang Taiyi will have the upper hand. After all, the fact that the attack can be taken back means that it can launch the same attack with even greater power.

Li Duotian wasn't the kind of person who craved blood. Seeing that the Pangu Axe and the dragon head were about to detonate the cave, he replied, "Let's call this a draw. I'm about to stop. Let's finish this round."

Donghuang Taiyi nodded and said, "Alright, we'll fight again another time if we have the chance."

The two then gritted their teeth and forcibly controlled the moves they had already unleashed, gradually breaking free from the bond between themselves and the power of each other's moves.

This process is extremely painful. The slightest mistake could detonate a time bomb, and one could even suffer the backlash of both forces simultaneously, making it possible to die here.

During this process, both Donghuang Taiyi and Li Duotian broke out in a cold sweat. Clearly, this was a huge undertaking for the two of them who had just used their full strength.

Chapter 1392 A Barely Achieving a Draw

The lesser demons watching from the surrounding area, seeing the energy fluctuations in the distance suddenly stop, also looked over in alarm. They saw Donghuang Taiyi and Li Duotian carefully controlling their moves, gradually separating.

Upon seeing this, they immediately ran even further away, not wanting to get themselves involved because of these two people's mistake.

However, for these two unsung masters, this was not an impossible task. With their careful control, the power was eventually successfully separated.

Meanwhile, the dragon's head had already been split open with a huge gash, and Li Duotian's Pangu Axe was not very good either, with the totem on it already quite dim. It seemed that the energy of this episode was almost exhausted, so Donghuang Taiyi's statement that this time it was a draw between the two was very objective.

After stopping, the two were of one mind and did not make another move. They sized each other up, and finally Donghuang Taiyi opened his mouth and said to Li Duotian, "You are very good, but this time our demon race is determined to obtain the guarantee. Please return the way you came."

Li Duotian was very unhappy that the meat in front of him was already in his mouth and now it was being taken away from him. He said, "You didn't even beat me, so why do you want to kick me out? What gives you the right?"

Donghuang Taiyi boldly said, "Why? It's simple. If you come in with me, you definitely won't be able to get out in a while. There are many stronger than me outside, and there are big shots waiting for me. Are you sure you want to fight them to the death?"

However, if you leave now, I can assure you that you will be able to leave this cave smoothly, and those old guys outside won't make things difficult for you.

Regardless of whether Donghuang Taiyi's words were true or false, Li Duotian really needed to carefully consider his situation. After all, he could barely fight Donghuang Taiyi to a draw, but there were still some minor demons watching them. Moreover, if he really wanted to obtain this guarantee, he certainly couldn't do it on his own. Therefore, it would be better to leave as soon as possible.

Li Duotian's main concern was whether he could successfully leave before the protection was activated. As for what he would encounter after leaving, that was not his concern.

Donghuang Taiyi didn't urge Li Duotian to make a choice quickly, but simply said, "We'll go in first, and what you want to do is entirely up to you."

"If you're stubborn and insist on coming in with us, I can guarantee you that I won't lay a hand on you."

"But I can't guarantee whether you'll get a share of the profits."

"However, I still have a piece of advice for you: if you already know that you will come back empty-handed no matter what, then I suggest you go out and do something worthwhile instead."

Li Duotian was very unhappy to hear Donghuang Taiyi say that. This guy was obviously bullying others by taking advantage of his strength. He didn't take him seriously just because he had more people on his side, and he even wanted to force him to withdraw in this way.

If it were the old Li Duotian, he certainly wouldn't have swallowed this insult. However, although he can now barely fight Donghuang Taiyi to a draw, a real fight would obviously be disadvantageous for him.

Chapter 1393 A Terrible Situation

Moreover, there's still no news from Li Xiu, so I'd better hurry up and meet up with him. As for the treasures in this cave, if it's really not worth it, then I'll just forget about them for now.

Li Duotian's concerns were not unfounded. After all, the young master of the demon race could not possibly go alone. Such a secure place would surely have stronger experts escorting him. Therefore, his safe departure was not a bad thing for him. At least he could search more steadily and safely. If Li Xiu's whereabouts were implicated due to his recklessness, it would be a loss.

However, Li Duotian was not going to back down verbally. He naturally wanted to find a dignified way to leave, so he said to Donghuang Taiyi, "You're lucky this time. There are many of you, so I'll let you temporarily keep the treasures in this cave."

"If you go out, just don't run into me. You won't be able to use my treasure so freely if you steal it."

"When I meet you again, I will definitely take these treasures back from your hands."

After saying these two sentences, Li Duotian turned around and prepared to leave through the passage.

Donghuang Taiyi didn't take Li Duotian's harsh words to heart, but shook his head. He felt quite favorably toward Li Duotian, since such an honest fellow was obviously much better than his peers in the demon race.

The competition for positions among demons is far more intense than among humans. After all, different sects within the human race tend to have far more people holding high positions than those within the demon race, which, apart from a few major clans, has no other such positions.

Therefore, the effort and struggle required to secure a place for oneself among those major clans, or even to gain a status and position of ruling over others, may be far more intense than that on the human side.

Now, Donghuang Taiyi has finally encountered Li Duotian, a straightforward opponent who shares his values. He naturally cherishes this encounter and may even see his enemy become a friend once they leave.

The treasure hunt here has come to a temporary end. For Li Duotian, the most important thing now is to find a way out of here.

As for the treasure, Li Duotian didn't really need it. After all, his body was still being developed, and the Pangu Axe in his hand could be considered a divine weapon. It already possessed both internal and external advantages, so having more might be superfluous.

Thinking about all this, Li Duotian felt relieved. The only opponent who left a deep impression on him was Donghuang Taiyi.

Li Duotian secretly thought that he must defeat Donghuang Taiyi when he saw him again. With such an opponent to spur him on, Li Duotian had a premonition that his future cultivation process would be more diligent and he would not be as lazy and indifferent as before.

Li Duotian also returned along the same route he had taken to enter the cave. However, he was quite lucky. It seemed that the treasure had not yet been fully activated, as a faint ray of light could be seen at the end of the passage.

Chapter 1394 Acting Crazy and Stupid

The light was like sunlight shining through the trees, filtering through the leaves.

Li Duotian walked towards the light, then closed his eyes and carefully sensed it, just as he had inexplicably been transported into this cave. Perhaps the process of coming out was just as incredible.

However, Li Duotian didn't have to wait long for this process. As the light continued to move, it gradually illuminated Li Duotian's entire body. The next moment, Li Duotian was teleported out of the treasure cave and back to the magical tree on Xiao Buzhou Mountain.

If it weren't for the large number of people around him, Li Duotian would have thought that his trip inside and out was just a dream. Although he was certain that he had indeed personally experienced an adventure, Li Duotian also knew that he would face even more difficulties after he came out.

After all, these people knew that there might be treasures hidden under this tree and a way to enter that was unknown to others. Now, right under their noses, Li Duotian had inexplicably appeared. Naturally, they wouldn't let go of this living example and would question him thoroughly.

Li Duotian could sense the predicament he was about to face, but he did not panic. Instead, he carefully observed the strength of the people around him.

If this group of people were not a threat, Li Duotian could have simply driven them all away and left them here to wait for Li Xiu.

But I'm afraid that these people are really like what Donghuang Taiyi said, that all the big shots waiting outside are there. If that's the case, I might be in trouble.

If Wang Dali were here, Li Duotian would definitely point him out, and the guy in front of him is the sect leader.

However, Li Duotian did not know the identity of this person. It can only be said that Li Duotian's luck was really not good. He only encountered those sect leaders of the human race.

Before discovering the treasure, these clans fought continuously at the bottom of the cave. After discovering the path to the treasure cave, they came to the cave and personally guarded it.

As they were getting on in years, they left the matters of competition to their elite disciples. Their only responsibility was to protect these disciples so that they could successfully bring back what they had gained to the sect.

Now, upon seeing Li Duotian's sudden appearance, these sect leaders all stopped what they were doing and turned their attention to him.

The main problem is that Li Duotian's appearance was too sudden. No one knows whether he has successfully obtained the treasure in that cave, or whether the guy in front of them has surpassed the others in strength and killed all those who were sent in before coming out on his own. These questions need to be answered one by one during the interrogation later.

Since this large tree was discovered by the Mystic Sect, it was the sect leader who first spoke to Li Duotian, asking, "Hey, little guy, where did you come from?"

Li Duotian initially planned to feign madness, pretending to be insane and saying something like, "What?"

"I don't know either. I think I just rested under this big tree for a while, and then I was inexplicably teleported to another location. When I tried to explore, I was teleported back out."

Chapter 1395 Staying behind to wait for others

However, these sect leaders naturally did not believe Li Duotian's nonsense. Although they would not go into this place, their strength was extremely high, and they could naturally sense the strange fluctuations emanating from the array in the big tree when those people disappeared. It was definitely not as simple as Li Duotian said.

Chu Mi, a member of the Mystic Sect, also said, "Young brother, don't try to fool us. We won't act recklessly, but we just need you to tell us the truth, and we will let you go."

The other sect leaders remained silent but nodded, indicating that they shared the same view.

Li Duotian then looked at the others and realized that their strength was far beyond his current capabilities. He said, "I don't know where your disciples or subordinates have gone in this space."

"However, I was rather unlucky. When I went in, I didn't encounter the disciples you mentioned, but rather a group of very strange-looking demons."

"what?"

"Young man, you're not trying to lie in front of so many sect leaders, are you?"

“I can tell you with absolute certainty that your method is simply not going to work,” one of the sect leaders said, expressing his skepticism about Li Duotian’s words.

Li Duotian was at a loss. They wouldn't believe him if he lied, and they wouldn't believe him if he told the truth. What was Li Duotian supposed to do?

Li Duotian also put on a helpless expression and said, "You don't believe anything I say. What I just said is true. This magic array is quite magical. Although I don't feel like I've been teleported very far, I've somehow ended up in the territory of the demon race."

"If it weren't for my decent strength, and the lucky draw I managed to fight their young master to a draw, I might have already perished there."

"However, I can tell you that the teleportation in this space should be random. In other words, if I teleport to the territory of the demon race and do not see people from your other sects, it can only mean that people from your other sects should have been teleported to another world."

"I don't know the exact location, but I think you can rest assured that as long as you don't encounter any demons, there shouldn't be any major problems."

Seeing the sincerity in Li Duotian's eyes, the sect leaders dispelled their doubts. It seemed that what Li Duotian said was true, so there was no point in keeping him any longer.

However, some observant people noticed that Li Duotian was able to accurately say that the location he was teleported to was random, which was quite unusual.

Then Chu Mi asked, "Young brother, you just said that the location you are teleported into is random. How can you prove that? Or is this not your first time entering here?"

When Chu Mi asked this question, Li Duotian immediately felt that the sect leaders' gazes towards him had become unfriendly. After all, these sect leaders hated people like Li Duotian who only said half of what they meant and then acted against their will.

Li Duotian is also in a difficult position. After all, he can't reveal Li Xiu's identity. If they know that there are two people in the world who can communicate with each other, their curiosity about them will probably become even stronger, which will definitely lead to very uncontrollable consequences.

Chapter 1396 The Two Chat

Li Duotian also said, "When I entered this space, I saw someone disappear before me, but when I went in again, I didn't find that person."

"So I think it should be teleported to a different space."

"If you really don't believe it, you can try it for yourselves."