Chapter 1277: Chapter 1275: Jiang Liu: Am I Considered a Big Shot Now?
Flame Cloud Entertainment City, after several years of fermenting, has become quite renowned in the Three Realms and Six Paths.
Coupled with the fact that Flame Cloud Entertainment City is almost the headquarters of the Ming Sect, this adds a layer of mystery to it.
After all, the rumors that the owner behind the Ming Sect is Sect Master Tongtian have spread throughout the Three Realms and Six Paths.
Now, Flame Cloud Entertainment City has moved to the Great Tang, and Li Shimin has hosted the Great Tang Cup and Mahjong Saint competition. Such lively scenes are very attractive to Immortals, Bodhisattvas, Demons, and others who have lived for thousands or even tens of thousands of years but have had little in the way of entertainment.
Therefore, in the conducted competition, aside from mortals, there are quite a few transformed demons, immortals, and Bodhisattvas participating.
After several days of preliminaries, the shortlisted contestants for the Great Tang Cup and Mahjong Saint competition have been decided.
On this day, the first day of the official competition begins. Naturally, Li Shimin appeared in person and said some introductory words, but without lengthy speeches, he quickly announced the start of the competition himself.
Jiang Liu, imitating the competition mode from his previous life, used Immortal Law Divine Skills to magnify the competition scene into an image that allowed the audience present to see clearly.
The first day’s competition has officially started, and Jiang Liu, of course, did not miss it.
However, looking at the enormous arena, tens of thousands of spectators, and this massive projection, Jiang Liu suddenly felt a sense of déjà vu like watching those NBA, World Cup, and e-sports competitions from his past life.
While pondering internally, Jiang Liu’s gaze suddenly swept past Xuanwu and several senior brothers sitting not far away. He murmured in his heart, “I remember when I first crossed into the Journey to the West World, I thought I was in the historical Tang Dynasty, thinking about living for a few thousand years. But now, with Immortal Law Divine Skills, the rise of a modern network might really be possible?”
“Nowadays, if one considers Immortal Law Divine Skills, there is indeed a possibility to structure a network. Could we create some e-sports games at that time?”
This idea emerged in Jiang Liu’s mind and planted itself there like a seed.
To integrate Immortal Gods and Bodhisattvas completely into the mortal world and eliminate human reverence for Immortals and Buddhas, attracting them to the mortal realm is the right way.
In this view, structuring such a network really seems feasible?
“For instance, should we open a large internet café in the Great Tang?” Suddenly, Jiang Liu’s mind popped up with such a notion.
Imagine a massive internet café located in Chang’an City, where numerous Immortals, Demons, and Bodhisattvas become internet addicts; Jiang Liu shook his head silently, throwing these images out of his mind.
Only the scene is too beautiful, not to be directly viewed.
As the Great Tang Cup and Mahjong Saint competition proceeded past three or five days, individual contestants with exceptional skills emerged.
Jiang Liu sat in the audience, his gaze falling upon these individuals while simultaneously pulling open their character UI to check.
Goodness, among these dozens of contestants, most are at the Immortal Buddha level, and Jiang Liu even spotted three Quasi-Saint contestants.
Though these Quasi-Saint contestants do not carry any signature treasures, and have each employed transformation methods, based on their level and the color of their character UI, Jiang Liu can roughly guess their identities.
For instance, an elder with white hair and a celestial demeanor, with a 99-level Blue UI, is a contestant in the Mahjong Saint competition. If Jiang Liu guessed correctly, he should be his sworn elder brother, Master Zhenyuan.
There’s another 98-level elder with a celestial demeanor, wearing a tattered Taoist Robe. Jiang Liu thinks his identity is likely the Supreme Elder Lord!
Finally, there’s an individual who appears as a middle-aged man around forty years old, with a square face, stern and silent demeanor, surprisingly having a 99-level Golden UI.
As for this person’s identity, Jiang Liu isn’t quite clear.
In Jiang Liu’s impression, only three people possess a 99-level character UI.
Firstly, there’s Wutian Buddha, currently in seclusion, striving to reach level 100!
Another is Master Zhenyuan.
The last one is the Ancestral Witch Zhu Jiuyin with a 99-level UI!
“A 99-level Golden UI, this must surely be a top-tier strong entity among Quasi-Saints? Who could he possibly be?”
“It can’t be Wutian Buddha, but could it possibly be Senior Zhu Jiuyin? Besides them, who else in the Three Realms and Six Paths could reach level 99?” Jiang Liu murmured inwardly while looking at this unidentified middle-aged man.
Pondering for a long time, even with the middle-aged man’s face revealed, Jiang Liu truly can’t think of anyone whose strength matches this tier.
Of course, this curiosity resides within Jiang Liu’s heart. While knowing the opponent’s identity would certainly be good, not knowing also doesn’t hurt.
After all, Quasi-Saint level figures are interested in such a competition, and that isn’t necessarily a bad thing?
After some more matches, half a month has passed since the preliminaries started. Finally, the top eight of the Great Tang Cup and Mahjong Saint competition have been decided.
By this stage, the upcoming competition naturally becomes more meticulous and gripping— capturing not only the attention of Chang’an City within the mortal realm, but even many Buddhas and Bodhisattvas in the Heavenly Court and Buddhist Sect.
Apart from the three Quasi-Saints, the competition involves even more Immortals and Buddhas at the Great Luo level, and several have already been eliminated from the contest.
“Imperial Brother, you’re leaving?”
On that day, in the Imperial Palace of the Tang Dynasty, after another day of competition concluded, Jiang Liu and Li Shimin sat facing each other, with Li Shimin’s gaze in unexpected surprise at Jiang Liu.
Indeed, it was he who proposed this Great Tang Cup and Mahjong Saint contest. He even returned personally to watch it, but now, as the competition reaches its critical moment, he’s conversely about to leave?
This left Li Shimin rather astonished.
“I do find this competition interesting, but now is not the time for me to relax!” Facing Li Shimin’s surprised look, Jiang Liu said earnestly.
Yes, in Jiang Liu’s view, now is the perfect time as the gaze of numerous Immortals and Buddhas are drawn here, to conveniently do something behind the scenes.
The days of the Journey to the West for Scriptures are drawing nearer, now isn’t the time for leisurely watching competitions, is it?
“Well, alright, you’re right!”
Being a man requires the ability for self-discipline, of course Li Shimin understood this principle; seeing Jiang Liu’s demeanor, Li Shimin nodded approvingly.
After saying farewell to Li Shimin, Jiang Liu turned and left Chang’an City.
Subsequently, Jiang Liu followed by opening the Severance of Corpses interface and directly summoned both the Good Corpse and Evil Corpse.
“Greetings, Taoist Friend!” After appearing, the two corpses nodded and greeted Jiang Liu.
Observing them, the Good Corpse had successfully broken through to level 84 two days ago, entering the middle stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, and the Evil Corpse had reached level 83. Their current strength is quite formidable.
“I have some matters I need the two of you to handle!” After summoning the Good Corpse and Evil Corpse, Jiang Liu courteously said facing them.
“No need for politeness, please speak directly!” The Good Corpse smiled gently as she spoke to Jiang Liu, her demeanor elegant.
“Good Corpse, wear the Silver Dragon Robe, wield the God-Beating Whip and Immortal-Slaying Sword, then use the True Martial Soap Carved Flag for defense. Secretly manipulate several members on the Investiture of the Gods within the Heavenly Court to have them secretly defy the Jade Emperor’s will…” Jiang Liu first directed towards the Good Corpse.
“If so, the Jade Emperor will react quite swiftly, won’t he?” Upon hearing the task Jiang Liu assigned, the Good Corpse asked.
“What I want is for the Jade Emperor to be lured by you, away from the mountain!” Jiang Liu nodded affirmatively.
“Alright, understood!” Since Jiang Liu explained so clearly, the Good Corpse naturally understood her task and nodded without further comment.
“As for you…”
Subsequently, Jiang Liu’s gaze shifted to the Evil Corpse, saying, “Wear the Shadow Robe, rely on the Tai Chi Diagram, and when the Jade Emperor is lured away, attempt to infiltrate the Heavenly Court and strike at the Empress!”
“So, are you aiming to assassinate the Empress? However, isn’t it difficult to kill her?” The Evil Corpse replied stoically upon hearing.
“Indeed, both attempts at killing the Empress have failed, proving she has miraculous means of self-preservation, but no matter how powerful, they cannot be used indefinitely, right? I’ve already investigated; every time the Empress is on the verge of death, she returns to her chamber. As long as you…” Jiang Liu nodded slightly and continued saying.
“Understood, camping at the respawn point to execute, right?” But before Jiang Liu finished speaking, the Evil Corpse interjected.
“That, well, this analogy is indeed very vivid…” The Evil Corpse’s words made Jiang Liu pause slightly, then he nodded in agreement.
Among the three Quasi-Saint level powerhouses in the Heavenly Court, the Jade Emperor is drawn away by the Good Corpse using the True Martial Soap Carved Flag and Immortal-Slaying Sword, while the Supreme Elder Lord seems engaged in this Mahjong Saint competition. Thus, with the Evil Corpse’s means, the hope to assassinate the Empress should be substantial.
As for Jiang Liu, he naturally remains hidden in the shadows, existing as part of the strategy to prevent any accidents!
“Thinking about it now, my strength is quite formidable!” After arranging these plans sufficiently, Jiang Liu nods to himself.
The Good Corpse, paired with the True Martial Soap Carved Flag and Immortal-Slaying Sword, possesses Quasi-Saint level combat power!
The Evil Corpse, relying on the Tai Chi Diagram, similarly possesses Quasi-Saint level combat power.
Finally, Jiang Liu, relying on the Green Lotus Buddha Robe and Witch-Slaying Sword, also holds Quasi-Saint level combat power!
In this way, one could almost utilize oneself as three Quasi-Saint level powerhouses?
Just imagining it makes you feel such power is quite formidable!
“Although cultivation level hasn’t reached the Quasi-Saint realm, merely borrowing equipment, my current strength should be considered a leading figure, right?”