txolops Chapter 14 The Shattered Golden Body of Jiedi
Chapter 14 The Shattered Golden Body of Jiedi
The silver-headed Jiedi raised his demon-subduing pestle and smashed it directly at Li Fa.
At the same time, the merit record in front of Li Fa was updated:
[Target for execution: Silver-Headed Jiedi (Karma)]
[Karma Assessment: C+ (Predetermined Karma)]
Success rate of hunt: 70%
Killing it will yield:
[Optional Reward 1: One copy of the "Treasury Sutra"]
[Optional Reward Two: Fetal Transformation (Simplified)]
[Optional Reward 3: A Pair of Vajra Ring Knives]
The following is also noted: This object is protected by the "fruition position" and its true spirit is immortal. Only by destroying its current manifested form and spirit can it be considered a successful hunt.
But Li Fa didn't have time to take a closer look, because the silver-headed Jiedi's demon-subduing pestle had already come crashing down.
His body quickly dissipated, turning into a wisp of wind, thus narrowly avoiding the attack.
It was precisely by using the technique of transforming wind.
Silver-headed Jiedi was somewhat surprised; he never expected that this little deer demon would possess such supernatural powers.
But then he sneered, and the tip of the vajra shone brightly again, illuminating Li Fa.
Li Fa suddenly felt that the Wind Transformation Technique he had just acquired seemed to be unusable.
At this moment, the silver-headed Jiedi shouted, "A mere trick! Let me tell you the truth, this is called the Wind-Slaying Pestle, bestowed by the Bodhisattva Lingji, specifically designed to counter your wind-transforming supernatural power."
Before Li Fa could reply, the Jiedi said again, "You deer spirit, if you kneel down and surrender now, I will forgive your sins and let you be my mount. In the future, you may be able to attain enlightenment through cultivation."
But Li Fa is not Lu Kunkun at all, let alone riding a mount.
He sneered and said, "If this is all you've got, you're probably going to die here today."
The reason is nothing more than the glaringly obvious 70% probability shown on the merit chart.
This shows that Silver-Headed Jiedi is no match for him in a head-on confrontation; it's just that the magic weapon in Silver-Headed Jiedi's hand happens to be able to counter his Wind Transformation Technique.
Thinking of this, Li Fa shouted and took a step forward.
With a single, powerful strike, he aimed straight for the neck of the Silver-Headed Jiedi.
Jiedi was greatly alarmed. Normally, his Buddha light should have a natural restraining effect on demons, but it had failed today.
Little did he know that Li Fa was not a monster at all, but a real person!
Seeing the blade coming, the silver-headed Jiedi quickly put away his pestle to defend himself.
But then a "clang" was heard.
Jiedi felt his arms were sore and numb, and his whole body was weak. He couldn't hold the precious pestle and it fell from his palm.
It turns out that Li Fa used the supernatural power of "immense strength" in this strike.
Furthermore, he still possesses three hundred years of magical power, making this Silver-Headed Jiedi no match for him.
However, that wind-chopping pestle was a valuable treasure after all, and its toughness was far superior to the ordinary knife in Li Fa's hand.
Although the precious pestle was unharmed after being stabbed, Li Fa's knife had been broken in two.
Upon seeing this, Jiedi quickly retreated a few steps, begging for mercy: "Immortal, spare my life! Immortal, spare my life!"
"Spare me?" Li Fa threw down the broken knife in his hand and took a big step forward.
"Didn't you just say you were going to punish me, send me to the deepest hell, and condemn me to eternal damnation?" Li Fa's voice was calm, but every word he spoke felt like a heavy blow to the heart of the Silver-Headed Jiedi. "You also said you wanted to take me as your mount and go to Mount Ling with you?"
"Immortal, you've misunderstood! Immortal..." The silver-headed Jiedi retreated repeatedly, his face pale with fear. "I was referring to the black bear, not you, Immortal. It's all my fault for being blind and disrespectful. I beg you to forgive me, considering how difficult my cultivation has been!"
"Misunderstanding?" Li Fa sneered. "I've never misunderstood anyone. You call me a monster? I think you're the one who's wrong!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Fa threw a punch, which landed squarely on the chest of the Jiedi.
With a loud "boom," the golden body of the Jiedi shattered, his flesh collapsed, and he perished.
Only a trace of true spirit remained, and it went directly to the sacred mountain.
[Target of Execution: Silver-Headed Jiedi (Karma)]
[Karma Assessment: C+ (Predetermined Karma)]
Please select a reward:
[Optional Reward 1: One copy of the "Treasury Sutra"]
[Optional Reward Two: Fetal Transformation (Simplified)]
[Optional Reward 3: A Pair of Vajra Ring Knives]
Only then did Li Fa reveal his true form and carefully examine the rewards in the Merit Record.
The first reward is a Buddhist scripture, the Treasure Sutra.
There might be cultivation methods hidden inside, but for Li Fa, who possesses the power of the "Creating Heaven and Earth Technique" for three hundred years, any cultivation method means starting from scratch and cultivating on his own.
Then there's the transformation technique, which I obtained as a "pseudo" version when I killed Lu Kunkun.
However, there are many limitations, the most important of which is that only one variation is allowed.
But this "simplified" version...
Since it is "simple" and not "fake," it means that this is the authentic and orthodox method of transformation and rebirth.
Sure enough, below the reward was a line of small print that read: This technique is a simplified version of the Thirty-Six Heavenly Gang Techniques of Embryo Transformation and Shape Change. There are no restrictions on the number of transformations or the target, but it is limited to people or things that the caster has ever seen.
Speaking of which, this fetal transformation is truly his best partner.
Whether it was killing the three demons of Shuangcha Ridge or fighting the Silver-Headed Jiedi, he used the Fetal Transformation Technique to transform into Lu Kunkun, thus effectively avoiding the risk of being exposed.
The simplified version in front of us, although it is called simplified, actually has almost no restrictions.
To be limited to "what you see with your own eyes" is simply amazing!
Then Li Fa's gaze turned to the third reward, which was equally tempting.
With his current strength, worldly weapons can no longer meet his needs.
The third reward, the Vajra Ring Blade, is clearly made of extraordinary iron just by its name, and its maker was originally from the military, making him particularly skilled in swordsmanship.
Aside from Taoist magic, the only weapon I know a little about is the spear.
"Huh? That's right, a spear!" Li Fa suddenly slapped his thigh. Wasn't Xiong Shanjun's weapon a black gold spear? He could use his weapon.
This way, you won't have to hesitate between the second and third rewards.
Having made up his mind, Li Fa prepared to touch Xiong Shanjun's corpse.
After all, killing enemies and looting corpses is an essential skill for transmigrators.
Thinking of this, Li Fa went to Xiong Shanjun's corpse and began to search it up and down.
He knew that in the original story, many characters' weapons were portable. For example, Sun Wukong's staff and Zhu Bajie's rake both had portable forms.
When he fought with Xiong Shanjun at the Peeling Pavilion, he also saw the old bear suddenly draw his weapon, which must have been hidden somewhere.
But Li Fa searched him thoroughly, even his head, but couldn't find the old bear's weapon.
Li Fa was furious. He stood up, raised his foot, and kicked Xiong Shanjun in the buttocks.
But after that kick, Li Fa sensed something was wrong.
Why is it so hard?
Then he bent down and touched it again.
Sure enough, on the tip of Xiongshanjun's tail, they found a small black gold gun, about half the length of a palm.
"This guy is quite good at hiding!" Li Fa chuckled. If he had hidden it a little lower, into a crack, Li Fa wouldn't have even been able to find it.
[Weapon: Black Gold Spear detected. Acquire?]
Li Fa chose yes without hesitation.
Then, a mnemonic came to his mind.
Li Fa was overjoyed. He hadn't realized that the manual had such a function. He had been worried because he didn't know the incantation for the Black Gold Spear.
But the catalog was actually cracked.
Li Fa then followed the instructions, and sure enough, the small spear transformed into a large spear.
He danced for a bit, and sure enough, the muscle memory was still there.
Although the original body's marksmanship is crude, it is still sufficient for the current stage.
So he made another hand seal, shrinking the spear back down to a hairpin, which he then placed on his head.