Chapter 96

Shi Zhexuan did not understand the meaning behind Xiao Ran's chuckle, but the disdain in Xiao Ran's attitude was evident.

The feeling of being ignored, how many years had it been since he last experienced it? A cold smile appeared at the corner of Shi Zhexuan's mouth, and a cold, icy aura spread around him. Suddenly, it seemed to scatter, transforming into countless figures!

It was precisely the Phantom Demon Body Technique that made everyone in the world tremble with fear.

The Indestructible Seal Technique could suppress the opponent mentally, deceive the opponent's eyes, and create illusions!

Yang Xuyan's Shadow Sword Technique could also suppress the opponent's eyes and create illusions, but compared to the Phantom Demon Body Technique, it was like a child playing pretend!

Xiao Ran's pupils turned a vivid blood red, and the Phoenix-Breaking Eye Technique operated at full power, dispelling the illusions created by the Phantom Demon Body Technique. Xiao Ran only saw Shi Zhexuan stepping in a mysterious pattern, rapidly charging towards him.

A single finger pointed out, the speed unpredictable, making it impossible to grasp. The finger wind tore through the air, incredibly powerful, yet silent.

If it were a lesser opponent, they might not even touch Shi Zhexuan before being sent to the underworld under the full suppression.

But it was useless against Xiao Ran, who also raised a finger and pointed out.

Pop...

The two streams of true qi first collided, creating a whirlwind of true qi, and then the two men faced each other finger to finger, exchanging a move!

Shi Zhexuan's Indestructible Seal Technique was unparalleled, making it difficult to find an equal, because his technique could convert the opponent's invading true qi, to some extent, into his own.

Moreover, his true qi could change at will between yin and yang, making it hard for the opponent to resist!

When his finger struck Xiao Ran, Shi Zhexuan secretly used the Indestructible Seal Technique, and the powerful, fierce finger force suddenly turned into an extremely gentle pulling force! However, Xiao Ran's One Yang Finger contained the technique of the Unempty Yin-Yang Seal, which deflected part of Shi Zhexuan's true qi. Combined with the pulling force, it was as if he was pulling Xiao Ran's and his own true qi back into himself, attacking himself!

Although Xiao Ran's Unempty Yin-Yang Seal was not yet fully developed, it had already merged with any of his martial arts!

Shi Zhexuan was greatly surprised; he had never faced such an opponent in his life!

But in the next moment, his face changed drastically because Xiao Ran's One Yang Finger force followed the pulling force and attacked. Shi Zhexuan's true qi could freely convert between yin and yang.

But Xiao Ran's true qi was composed of several completely different true qi, creating endless variations that were impossible to grasp. When he used the Indestructible Seal Technique to try to neutralize Xiao Ran's true qi, he found that Xiao Ran's true qi, refined by the Chaos Copper Cauldron, was purer and more condensed than any martial artist in this world.

He could not neutralize it and could only expel it, and he had to endure several strikes internally before dispersing Xiao Ran's invading true qi!

Finger separated...

Xiao Ran stood firm, while Shi Zhexuan was sent flying back, landing in front of Xiao Ran!

His face showed surprise: "Apart from the battle with Ning Daoqi, this is the first time I have been at a disadvantage in a fight. Although it is due to not knowing your abilities, you truly have skill!

I didn't expect you to completely shield my true qi detection, and your true qi is so refined.

Even more terrifying is that several completely different true qi can harmonize so well, it's truly illogical!"

Xiao Ran waved his hand, neutralizing the finger force that Shi Zhexuan had attacked with, and said, "Any true qi inherently has a strong exclusivity. The purer and more refined it is, the stronger this exclusivity. When refined to a certain degree, it can even repel your mental perception!

That's why your enemy detection ability failed!"

Shi Zhexuan said, "Exclusivity, that's a good term!

That's why it's so difficult to integrate two completely different martial arts techniques, because of the exclusivity of different true qi, like my Indestructible Seal Technique!

My technique is based on Buddhist methods, connecting the methods of the Heaven-Filling and Flower-Interval schools, which is already very difficult, but your true qi can connect so many techniques, it's unimaginable...

No, it's not just connecting, it's using one technique to govern the others, seemingly also a Buddhist method!"

Shi Zhexuan's killing intent completely disappeared, and he spoke calmly, as if discussing martial arts with a good friend. Xiao Ran could only sigh, the world of the mentally ill is beyond understanding!

Hearing Shi Zhexuan's words, Xiao Ran was also surprised: "Your eyesight is truly excellent, I forgot you were once a monk.

My technique is derived from Buddhist philosophy, so it's not surprising you recognized it. Do you not want to fight anymore?"

"Since I can't kill you, why do something useless!"

Realizing that even if he could win by risking his life, he could not kill Xiao Ran and would pay a heavy price, Shi Zhexuan's killing intent completely disappeared. He was, at times, a rational being like a machine!

Only the result mattered, everything else could be set aside!

Xiao Ran said, "It seems we can have a good chat then!

You went to great lengths to manipulate Yang Guang, causing chaos everywhere, all for the sake of becoming the ruler of the world, right?"

A cold light flashed in Shi Zhexuan's eyes. The fact that he had disguised himself as Pei Ju was known to Xiao Ran, which made him feel that Xiao Ran was unfathomable!

He said, "Since I followed my master to learn, I have always dreamed of sitting on the throne. A man in this world, if he does not eat from the five tripods, he will be cooked in the five tripods. What's wrong with that?"

Xiao Ran smiled lightly, "Besides that, I believe the Evil King also wants to spread the essence of the Demon Sect throughout the world!

To be frank, whether it's the former or the latter, the Evil King's dream is impossible to achieve!

Because the people will not agree!

In the far west, there is a country where the emperor is elected by the people. In our land, it is the same!

The alternation of dynasties may seem to be decided by the aristocratic families, but ultimately, it is the people who decide!

It's just that the people here vote with their lives and blood, once every few hundred or tens of years!"

Shi Zhexuan was a descendant of the纵横家 (Strategists), and in terms of eloquence, he was fearless against anyone in the world!

He laughed, "What you say is reasonable!

But you underestimate our Holy Sect. Whoever sits on the throne will want peace and prosperity for the people!

Even Yang Guang is the same. Every action he takes is for the good of the country, with the long-term future in mind. I just gave him a push!

Moreover, he is too proud, looking down on everyone, turning good into bad!

If it were me, it would not be like this!"

Xiao Ran, who had once frequented forums and debated with the world, would not back down. He said, "The Evil King thinks this way because you have not considered the inherent flaw of the Demon Sect!

Your theory of the strong preying on the weak only makes the strong stronger and the weak weaker!

The common people, as the weak, have no way to rise, while the Confucianism you look down upon, though flawed, provides a path for the common people to rise, giving them hope!

The imperial examination system is the most advanced governance system in the world today!

If you want to play the Confucian game, the essence of the Demon Sect will be lost!

So the inherent flaw of the Demon Sect is its Achilles' heel!

Moreover, the actions of the Demon Sect tend to be dark, and this mark is deeply ingrained in your souls, affecting your style of action!

People naturally yearn for light and fear darkness, inherently repelling you!

This is also why you cannot compete with the Buddhist and Daoist sects!

Because of this style of action, although the Demon Sect has produced many talents, none have been outstanding in the struggle for the throne!

The most powerful is only Lin Hong, who rules a small region!"

Shi Zhexuan said disdainfully, "To achieve great things, one must sometimes do dark deeds. As long as they are well concealed and justified, even the worst deeds can be turned into good!

Have you not heard, killing one is a sin, killing ten thousand is a hero, killing nine million is a great hero, or the one who steals the country is a marquis!"

Shi Zhexuan was full of confidence, and there was no way Xiao Ran could change his mind!

Xiao Ran did not say more, "This is something that cannot be explained in words!

But if the Demon Sect is willing to serve me, after I unify the world, I can give you a golden age of a hundred schools of thought contending!

Let you walk the world openly!"

Seeing that Xiao Ran actually wanted to recruit the Demon Sect, Shi Zhexuan found it extremely absurd and laughed, "You just said the imperial examination system is the most advanced governance system in the world, and now you talk about a hundred schools of thought contending. Isn't that contradictory?"

Xiao Ran said confidently, "Different environments require different methods of governance!

This world will soon undergo changes you can't imagine!"

Shi Zhexuan's figure flashed, disappearing in front of Xiao Ran, "Then I will wait and see!" (The duel refers to both martial and verbal battles. Since Xiao Ran has the courage to recruit the Evil King, please give me two votes to calm my nerves!)

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