Legend of the Great Sage

e most was this kid came nowhere close to the image of the strong in his mind.
Just which person of great power would roll snow into the shape of a doodoo and throw it at someone’s face?

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The Ape Demon Transformation’s breakthrough was merely a matter of time now.

Li Qingshan pressed down on his forehead.
“This should be the strongest move from the Heavenly Tome of Liberty, no, the path of great liberty! It doesn’t feel like something I should be able to comprehend right now.”

He could not help but glance in the direction of the Pure Land temple.
He had lost the image of Maheśvara, which weakened many of his techniques, but this move alone could make up for it all.

Heh, whatever.
The martial arts competition is tomorrow.
I can test it out there!

The sun and moon interchanged among the black clouds.
The world dimmed before brightening up again.

Li Qingshan gazed beyond the city.
A great, meandering valley lay there, like a huge dragon brandishing its teeth and claws as it moved through the mountains.
Suddenly, it widened beneath Black Cloud city, which resembled the dragon’s head.

That was the only path available if they wanted to attack Black Cloud city.
Countless bloody battles had occurred there before.
This area had not taken shape naturally.
Instead, it was the result of war.

The two sides of the great valley were littered with jagged rocks, forming steps.
It was a natural stand for spectators.
The martial arts arena was located here, which was also the result of a convention that had been maintained across many years.

By now, the million-strong army had all gathered here.
The wilderness was filled with people, yet they remained in a neat order.
The Scorching Fire army and the Xuanwu army each took one side of the valley.

Chao Tianjiao called out, “Li Qingshan, get over here!”

Her voice echoed through the valley, which led to a disturbance among the soldiers.
All they heard was a single reply.
“Coming!” Everyone looked at the sky together, and a black figure descended from above.
With a thump, rocks were thrown into the air, and the figure landed in the centre of the valley.

A whistle rang out from somewhere, and laughter spread out like a wave, rumbling and echoing through the valley.

However, the atmosphere was rather different.
Someone called out, “Crawling general, come and beat me up!”

Li Qingshan pointed at the crowd.
“I see you! Just you wait!”

It led to another roar of laughter, but the laughter was no longer filled with mockery or malice.
It was more like scoffing at an old friend, just like how friendships were built off disputes.
His power to defeat an army of ten thousand, his spirit to acknowledge his defeat, his kindness to not be too heavy-handed, and even his arrogant, potent demeanour had won everyone over.

Most importantly, he did not treat them like ants, nor did he try to befriend them by being fake.

Li Qingshan laughed as well.
It reminded him of the times when he led the asura army in the World of the Five Continents.

Chao Tianjiao and Li Liehuo glanced at each other from across the valley, both surprised, even in some disbelief.
He had actually won over the army in such a short time.
Was it because the Upraised Light abbot had awakened?

“Amitābha.”

The Upraised Light abbot brought his palms together and muttered, feeling great pity.
He possessed the power to win other people over.
If he could convert to buddhism, he would definitely bring great glory to the religion.

When it came to winning people over by virtue, it definitely was not a lie.

Chao Tianjiao interrupted them.
“Are you ready?”

Li Qingshan clenched his fist.
“Do you even need to ask? I’ve already run out of patience.”

“Very soon!” Chao Tianjiao smiled.
With a wave of her hand, a golden talisman returned to her.

Li Qingshan heard a roar from the depths of the valley as a foul smell filled his nose in the cold wind.
The ground shook, and a vicious demonic beast rushed out.
It resembled both a horse and a wolf.
Its colossal figure was strange and twisted, while its blood-red eyes were frenzied and bloodthirsty.
It noticed the lonely Li Qingshan standing at the centre of the valley at first glance.

Chao Tianjiao said, “I hereby announce that the army-wide martial arts competition formally begins! The first battle will be Li Qingshan against the Demon Emperor beast!”