From Under One Person: Sincere Journey Through the Heavens

In an instant.

Shi Chan's eyes narrowed, and he thought to himself: Jie Kong, you have broken the precept!

But he didn't say those words aloud.

He believed that Jiang Liu was not the kind of bewitching sorcerer.

"How does the betting work?"

Jiang Liu asked with a smile.

"If I can pick it up and wield it, then give me this stick."

Without hesitation, Jie Kong added, "If I can't wield it properly—no, if I make even the slightest mistake while practicing the staff techniques—I'll personally agree to do three things for you. How about that?"

Although the fact that this "Ruyi Jingu Bang" could transform from an embroidery needle into a length of ten feet was truly unexpected for Jie Kong, he was also familiar with the concept of magical artifacts and thought that Jiang Liu had simply refined a piece of metal that could stretch and contract. No matter how heavy it was, it would only weigh two or three hundred catties, and at most it would not exceed five hundred catties.

Those who cultivate Qi have Qi circulating throughout their bodies, making them incredibly strong and capable of moving even with the strength of a thousand catties. However, the weapons they carry year-round are usually no more than three catties.

What solution?

This is because cultivators are still human. The heavier the weapon, the stronger its power, but the shorter the time it can be used, making it not cost-effective.

Therefore, for practitioners, weapons and ritual implements must not only be sturdy but also lightweight; otherwise, they would be a burden.

Jie Kong believed that the phrase "13,500 jin" was just a bluff.

"As you wish."

Jiang Liu nodded.

However, Jie Kong felt a little suspicious about this straightforwardness and asked, "You're not going to back out?"

"No regrets! No regrets!"

Jiang Liu nodded again.

Without saying a word, Jie Kong gripped the staff with one hand, not noticing not a trace of Qi flowing through it. He wondered – was he really that careless?

As soon as he exerted force, Jie Kong sensed something was wrong. He felt as if he were shaking a mountain, and his expression changed. He circulated his Qi throughout his body, and finally managed to move the upright golden cudgel.

It's okay if you don't move.

This movement—

The golden cudgel then fell towards Jie Kong's chest.

In an instant.

Jie Kong felt the force and dared not resist it. He quickly turned around, assumed a horse stance, channeled his strength into his nine orifices, roared, and tried to block it with his shoulders and back. But the moment the golden cudgel fell, the immense weight caused blood to spurt from his seven orifices. He didn't even last a second before he suddenly bent over, bent his legs, and leaped towards the tightly closed gate of the Confucian Association before the cudgel completely fell.

boom!

As the golden cudgel fell, all the bricks and stones in the courtyard shattered. Both Shi Chan and Jie Kong felt the earth tremble and couldn't help but swallow.

Especially Jie Kong, whose forehead was beaded with cold sweat, looked at Jiang Liu again with a look of...

I am filled with awe!

"May I ask, Chairman Jiang, how heavy is this stick exactly?" Jie Kong asked Jiang Xingliu with clear eyes, bowing respectfully and humbly seeking his advice.

Jiang Liu bent down, reached out, picked up the Ruyi Jingu Bang (the magic staff), tossed it up and down as if it were a feather, and said calmly, "Isn't it written on it? Thirteen thousand five hundred catties."

During the process of Jie Kong holding the Golden Cudgel, Jiang Liu did not deliberately cast a spell, but Jie Kong was truly unable to move.

Thirteen thousand five hundred catties, after some calculation, is only about seven tons.

Seven tons, equivalent to a medium-sized truck.

An ordinary cultivator who doesn't practice internal strength might be able to shake the world after a lifetime of practice.

However, those who focus on cultivating their life force and honing their martial arts skills can also lift it up.

But why couldn't Jie Kong lift the Ruyi Jingu Bang?

It is related to the area of ​​the force application.

The staff weighs nearly seven tons, but its shaft is only as thick as a small teacup. Not to mention Jie Kong, even Zhang Zhiwei, who has now awakened the light of his soul, could barely lift this Ruyi Jingu Bang and wield it for about three minutes with just his life force.

"Gurgle!"

Jie Kong swallowed again, and then saw Jiang Liu shrink the golden cudgel to the size of an embroidery needle and put it into his right ear. Only then did he realize that his master's address to Jiang Liu as "Saint" and "World Honored One" was not a matter of worldly sentiments, but rather that Jiang Liu's methods were already comparable to those of immortals and Buddhas!

Do not!

They are immortals and Buddhas!

Do you still wish to compete with me?

Jiang Liu stepped on the stone, and a stream of energy circulated. The shattered bricks seemed to come alive, the cracks mended, and they were as new as ever.

Upon seeing this mysterious magic, Jie Kong was incredulous. He squatted down, tapped the floor tiles, noticed the stone chips on his shoes, and recalled the weight of the golden cudgel pressing on his body. He was certain that this was not an illusion, but that the Chairman Jiang in front of him had truly achieved a level of mastery.

"You have to accept the consequences of your bet."

"I'm willing to do three things for you."

"But I cannot go against my conscience."

Snapped!

Unable to bear it any longer, Shi Chan stepped forward, tapped him on the forehead, and scolded, "Who does Chairman Jiang think he is? Don't be so rude."

For a moment, Jie Kong felt somewhat aggrieved, but he dared not act recklessly again.

Jiang Liu chuckled and said, "There are indeed three things I need you to do, and they won't go against your conscience."

"Please speak, Chairman."

Jie Kong dared not be negligent and pricked up his ears.

“First, our Confucian Society has established an orphanage, and local temples and Taoist monasteries have provided assistance, but it is still a drop in the bucket. Go and buy some new clothes and shoes for those children.”

Jie Kong's covetousness of the Golden Cudgel proves that he shares a similar personality trait with Zhang Huaiyi: a thief in his heart.

therefore.

Jiang Liu asked him to use his hidden savings to do good deeds.

Hiding money in secret is not a serious problem.

Everyone is like this.

However, for Taoist priests and Buddhist monks, who are considered "renuncians," it represents the impurity of the six senses.

Since there is a thief in one's heart, then one must naturally eliminate this thief.

"The Buddha is merciful, so it should be so."

Before Jiekong could even speak, Shichan immediately agreed on his behalf.

Firstly.

As the master of Jiekong, it is perfectly reasonable for him to accept the offer on behalf of his disciple.

Secondly.

Shi Chan saw through Jiang Liu's intentions and knew that his disciple was hiding money and that he really needed to "spend money" to avoid becoming a practitioner.

Therefore, he specifically reminded Jie Kong: "Use the money you've saved up to purchase it."

Solution: "..."

"The second thing is to get a guarantee that if foreign enemies invade, you must go down the mountain and fight alongside the people, and you must not hide in the Shaolin Temple out of fear."

"We do not wish to get involved in internal strife within China, but if a foreign enemy invades, we will certainly come down from the mountain to fight."

This matter is of great importance, and Jiekong cannot make the decision on his own; it is Shichan who should speak.

"This is the last thing."

Jiang Liu raised his third finger, "Perhaps in less than two years, my Confucian Society will launch a siege against the Quanxing Sect."

Subduing demons and monsters is the primary duty of Taoism and Buddhism, isn't it?

Would you be willing to help round up the fleeing Quanxing?

"I will definitely join!"

This time.

He opened his mouth himself.

And what about Buddhism and Zen?

His face was solemn.

As the abbot of Shaolin Temple, he would naturally order his subordinates to actively gather information about the Quanxing Sect, lest these troublemakers disrupt Shaolin's operations.

The Quanxing faction has been enjoying immense success lately!

Rootless.

That guy subdued all the well-known figures in the Quanxing sect using the most violent means, which brought a lot of peace to the martial arts world of supernatural beings in China, but it also aroused the vigilance of all the major forces in the supernatural world.

This was because Wugensheng's power in the Sichuan region was extremely strong. He had subdued Quanxing and gathered together small warlords and bandits in the Sichuan region. He had seventy-two demons and eighty-four thousand soldiers, giving the impression that he was going to conquer the world.

However, Wugensheng himself was nothing like a mountain bandit; he often went out to make friends.

The older generation of various sects and families naturally wouldn't give him a friendly look, but they couldn't beat him either, so they had no choice.

However, the younger generation is not steady in their hearts, while Wugensheng's personality is very similar to Jiang Liu's. He helps others when they need it, is always ready to lend a hand, and is also righteous. Moreover, his behavior and conduct are completely different from the rest of Quanxing. He has a good reputation among the younger generation of people in the world of supernatural beings.

However, due to the admonitions of their elders and teachers within the sect and their families, most people did not develop a deep relationship with Wugensheng.

While there is a large portion, there is also a small portion.

Recently, news has spread in the Sichuan-Qinling area that Wugensheng has made six friends, collectively known as the "Seven Great Saints"!

In a short time.

China can be described as a land that produces many "sages"!

therefore.

Shi Chan was actually not too willing to get involved in the Confucian Association's siege of Quanxing, but considering Jiang Liu's abilities, he could only sigh and say no more.

That's all.