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Chapter 1031: Chapter 306: Dao Master Leaves Name on Book of Life and Death, Divine Pole Opportunity to Discern the True and False Li Half-Saint [Seeking Monthly Ticket]_5

”One heart divided into two, the truth difficult to distinguish, with both true and false opponents present, you need to identify their true bodies and defeat them to continue ascending the mountain...”

”After correctly identifying the genuine bodies of three opponents in succession, you may reach the summit of Huaguo Mountain...”

”Pull out the genuine Treasure Stick.”

The Divine Monkey dressed in a kasaya sat upon a green stone beneath the cascading waterfall, its voice kind and measured, instilling a sense of tranquility among all within the blossoming forest.

”If you choose a false body, then you lack the discerning eye and shall not obtain the Treasure Stick.”

A faintly smiling voice emanated from the Two-Minded Great Sage.

The waterfall plunged down, crashing upon the deep azure pool, erupting with a thunderous roar, deafening to the ears.

Silence prevailed atop Daping.

The crowd listened intently to the rules set by the Two-Minded Great Sage.

Their gazes flickered, meeting each other’s eyes, birthing a peculiar sensation within their hearts.

There were also feelings of uncertainty and doubt.

Choose three as opponents on the mountain path...

The opponents simultaneously embody both true and false identities; discern the truth, defeat the true bodies... and ascend to the peak to pull out the Treasure Stick?!

Is this the opportunity to choose the Heart-following Gold Iron Divine Rod?

The test of the discerning eye?!

The discerning eye identifies the Treasure Stick!

Everyone looked at the Treasure Stick lodged amid the cascading waterfall; the Treasure Stick...

At this moment, it had transformed into two sticks!

So that means...

The real Heart-following Gold Iron Divine Rod is hidden among these two sticks.

Like a scene of...

A grand gamble!

It requires truly discerning eyes, making four consecutive correct choices, distinguishing truth from falsity, with no room for luck...

The difficulty, truly not small!

Though called an opportunity, in reality... it is a measure of skill!

”Allow this poor monk to go first...”

Wu Gang from Little Lingyin Temple chuckled.

Taking a step forward, his gaze scorching and sweeping over.

His eyes landed on Li Che, whose aura did not surpass that of a Great Grandmaster, offering a faint smile.

”Master Li, for the Treasure Stick... this poor monk apologizes.”

”The three opponents I choose...”

”Li Half-Saint, Divine Monkey, and Elder Ding.”

Li Che’s Fairy in the Painting Avatar’s gaze froze, while beneath the Divine Monkey Mask, the corner of Li Che’s mouth twitched, throwing a glance at Wu Gang.

Indeed, it seemed Wu Gang’s choices were indeed optimal...

After all, Li Che’s Fairy in the Painting Avatar appeared to be the weakest, making the distinction of true and false bodies seemingly simpler.

The power exhibited by the Divine Monkey had similarly not reached Martial Saint Divine Embryo, naturally making it a suitable choice.

Finally, from among a group of varying strength Martial Saints, he chose Elder Ding Zi of the Qian Yuan Divine Sect, who had recently ascended to Divine Embryo.

It could be said, that Wu Gang from Little Lingyin Temple, though seeming well-built and simple-minded... was in truth quite shrewd.

But...

A slight curve appeared beneath Li Che’s lips, hidden under the Divine Monkey Mask.

This was a trap and a snare laid by the Two-Minded Great Sage.

Where in the world would there be a free lunch?

Li Che appeared to be the weakest among everyone...

But...

That was merely Li Che’s Fairy in the Painting Avatar!

Itself...

Was false!

Thus, since being false... when choosing Li Che as an opponent.

It implies... these people had misjudged.

Unless, someone among them could identify Li Che’s Fairy in the Painting Avatar as inherently false.

Otherwise, once choosing him as an opponent, they had no qualification to ascend the peak of Huaguo Mountain and distinguish the true Treasure Stick.

Wu Gang the Martial Monk...

Had already sealed his fate before climbing the mountain.

For he chose the most difficult two to challenge...

Even if he did recognize that both Li Che demonstrated false bodies, yet he selected the Divine Monkey...

As of now, the Divine Monkey was Li Che’s true form, and for Wu Gang to continue the ascent, he had to defeat the true body of the Divine Monkey.

But now, Li Che... whose hands are still stained with the blood of the Second Level Martial Saint, which has yet to cool.

Hence.

Wu Gang’s seemingly perfect choice...

In reality, was the worst choice.

Li Che pondered deeply.

Testing perfection against flaws, truth against lies, illusion against reality...

Was this intentionally crafted by the Two-Minded Great Sage?

Under the Star Constellation Killer Mask, Dragon Son Ao Lie’s gaze flickered, also making his choice.

”Li Che, Divine Monkey, Ding Zi.”

Ao Lie mirrored Wu Gang’s selection.

Though the choice was the same, the process was not identical, leaving room for misjudgment.

Wu Gang glanced briefly but said nothing more.

The rules set by the Two-Minded Great Sage did not restrict making identical choices.

And to ascend the peak of Huaguo Mountain and obtain the Treasure Stick, it was not shameful.

This fell under reasonably utilizing one’s advantages.

With twinkling eyes, Young Taoist Master Yue Weizheng chuckled, also making a choice: ”Li Half-Saint, Divine Monkey, and Elder Ding...”

The Divine Fetus Practitioner Xuan Yin of Xuanfu Divine Sect made the same choice as initially withdrawn.

Gu Chuan of Heavenly Pill Divine Sect and Ning He of Seven Treasures Divine Sect, these two Martial Saints, also opted for Li Che, Divine Monkey, though they altered the third choice to fellow Martial Saint Tang Xiejia.

After all, Martial Saints dealing with Divine Embryos experience some difficulty, yet contending with fellow Martial Saint Tang Xiejia, they felt assured.

The Tang Family, known for Mechanical Techniques, did not necessarily excel in the Martial Path.

Under the Divine Monkey Mask, Li Che looked at those practically treating ”Li Che, Divine Monkey” as essential choices, suppressing a laugh beneath the Divine Monkey Mask.

Feeling the urge to laugh, yet not daring to laugh aloud.

In the distance.

Gongshu Jingjun, Tang Xiejia, and Ding Zi shared a glance, a struggle and hesitation etched upon their faces.

”Should we choose Li Che?”

”Forget it... let’s not choose Li Che.”

”After all, he’s an Elder of our Divine Carving Ridge...” Gongshu Jingjun shook his head, ultimately unable to make an emotionless decision.

”I must see what skill this Martial Monk from Little Lingyin Temple possesses!”

Finally, Gongshu Jingjun selected his three opponents: Divine Monkey, Yue Weizheng, Wu Gang.

Tang Xiejia and Ding Zi followed suit.

Finally.

Every gaze fell upon the Underworld Divine Monkey wearing a mask.

Li Che pressed down upon his mask, casually spreading his hands.

”Wu Gang, Yue Weizheng, Star Constellation...”

Boom——!!!

Following the Divine Monkey’s choice.

Huaguo Mountain shook vigorously.

Those astonished by the Divine Monkey’s decision were drawn in.

Beheld was a mountain path paved with ancient stone stairs, presented before the crowd.

The road winded endlessly, turning through a thousand steps, leading deeply into Huaguo Mountain’s apex, towards the Treasure Stick!

The waterfall water even splashed upon the steps, soaking the stone path.

”When true appears false, when false appears true.”

”My friends...”

”The path has opened, ascend now to claim the stick.”

Buddha Light shone upon them, the Divine Monkey clad in a kasaya warmly smiled.

Complete silence enveloped Daping.

Only the sounds of chirping birds and the waterfall’s rush lingered.

Moments later.

”Amitabha Buddha.”

”This poor monk humbly accepts.”

Clad in gray robes, the mountain-like figure of Martial Monk Wu Gang, joined his palms, his tattered yet spotless cloth shoes advanced two steps to reach the newly carved mountain path at Huaguo Mountain.

Resembling a lotus emerging unstained from the mud, stepping upon the stone path.

And in the instant he set foot upon the path.

Li Che, Divine Monkey, and Elder Ding Zi vanished from Daping.

In a flash.

People barely had time to react, raising their sights.

It was then seen that the stone path split into three sections, each section had two figures sitting cross-legged; across the winding mountain path, sat six figures.

Wu Gang with his nine incense-scarred head raised.

Palms joined, ascended the steps.

Not hurried nor slow.

Ascended straight through the three hundred steps.

Beheld at three hundred steps, where blue stones mantled with moss, under twisting ancient pines on either side, flanked by two blue stones.

Upon the blue stones, each sat a reliably solemn...

Divine Sculpture Half-Saint Li Che.