I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, So I’ll Max Out My Defense

He deliberately lingered on Sword Peak to attract the attention of the many onlooking cultivators, and then the old beggar and others took the opportunity to take away all the Human Immortal Realm cultivators one by one.

Cultivators of the Earth Immortal Realm generally stay between three hundred to four hundred steps, and the first few hundred steps are usually masters of the Human Immortal Realm. By collaborating in this manner to bag these cultivators, nobody would suspect him.

What he didn’t know was that, at this very moment, he was already being watched by several pairs of eyes.

Atop a mountain peak in the heart of the Sword Sect, several elders were enjoying tea and playing chess.

“It seems our Sword Sect has taken in a remarkable youngster indeed!”

“Yes, possessing such talent at a young age, truly deserving the title of number one person from the Earth Spirit Realm, it’s indeed monstrous.”

“In my opinion, this child’s aptitude is not much less than those from the Great Sects, what he lacks is merely the disparity in resources.”

“Only, this child’s methods are a bit too ruthless, killing those disciples with malicious intent on Sword Peak is one thing, but he also daringly had his companions secretly abduct over a hundred Human Immortal Realm disciples in succession. That gourd is quite the precious treasure.”

“This precisely reveals his bold yet meticulous approach; the cultivators targeted by his three companions were all those with a less prominent presence, and they would strike in one place and move to another. Even up to this moment, they haven’t aroused the suspicion of other cultivators. These three fellas are not simple at all!”

“Heh, ever since the List of Villains and the roster of meritorious deeds were created, our Central Origin Realm has not seen such an interesting youngster in a long time!”

The elders conversed with one another, their eyes gleaming with sword light, stripping away illusions, and watching everything that unfolded on Sword Peak.

“Do any of you have the intention of taking him as a disciple?”

A young-looking cultivator sitting in the highest seat asked with a light smile.

“To say I’m not interested would be a lie, but this child has made far too many enemies upon joining the sect. I’m afraid he will offend quite a number of high-ranking elders, which could be troublesome to handle.”

“Indeed, Sect Master. If his temper could be tempered, I might consider taking him. But if he continues to stir up trouble in the outside world, my frail heart would not withstand it.”

“Ultimately, this child has too much demonic nature in him, and I’ve heard that he has grievances with many powerful dynasties. Although I admire him, I believe it is best to let him train freely.”

“That’s right, Sect Master, we must prioritize the harmony of the sect.”

The elders spoke slowly, their expressions filled with worry. They didn’t want to take in a troublemaker, but it seemed such a waste to let a talent like him go unguided.

“Heh, if there were someone with real influence who could take him in, all of these problems would be resolved.”

“You stubborn old men, always beating around the bush. If you want me to take a disciple, just say so. What’s with all these roundabout talks?”

The young man chuckled lightly, shaking his head with a hint of helplessness.

“Whether I take on a disciple depends on whether he has the qualification. If he can reach the three-hundredth step, I will personally give him some guidance on his cultivation.”

“Elder Sun, watch over him. If he can’t keep going, ensure his safety and, by the way, have that little yellow chick release all the cultivators they abducted. If I’m not mistaken, Elder Chen’s grandson should also be in their hands.”

“Understood!”

…

Atop Sword Peak.

Li Xiaobai continued to progress.

The two-hundredth step.

This area was already beyond the reach of Human Immortal Realm cultivators; the area beyond was mainly where Earth Immortal Realm cultivators trained.

A bold idea formed in his mind.

The two-hundred and tenth step.

Here, there were several cultivators sitting cross-legged in meditation, frowning, silently enduring the onslaught of Sword Intent around them, attempting to comprehend something from it.

Suddenly, a loud shout reached their ears.

“Robbery, 300,000 medium-grade Immortal Stones each, hand them over and no one dies!”

Several cultivators were frightened into shivering, nearly having their minds disrupted and injured by the Sword Intent. They couldn’t help but glare angrily at the person before them.

“Damn it, where did this greenhorn come from, get lost you brat!”

“Aren’t you that newcomer from just now? Never expected you to have such talent to make it this far. But you dare to disturb our cultivation, are you seeking death?”

“Yo, 110,000 Sin Value, who are you trying to scare, just scram!”

After sizing up Li Xiaobai, several cultivators cursed under their breath. 110,000 Sin Value was immense, but it wasn’t enough to terrify Earth Immortal Realm cultivators, especially since this person was just a newbie.

If it weren’t for the need to focus entirely on resisting the Sword Intent, they had a hundred ways to ensure he’d die without a complete corpse.

“Ah, sometimes communication between people is really quite difficult.”

Li Xiaobai shook his head with a sigh, his wrist flicking as he took out a piece of green bamboo and threw it at them without explanation.

Under the strong impact, the savage Immortal Yuan Power within the Firecracker Thunderclap exploded violently. The forceful shockwaves rolled, fire shot to the sky, and it swept over the area in an instant.

“Pfft!”

The cultivators’ Immortal Yuan Power within their bodies became chaotic due to the force of the attack, and they were slashed into serious injuries by the Sword Intent. They fell to the ground, coughing up blood.

“You… you dare to attack a fellow sect member!”

“Do you know who I am, you’ve got some nerve!”

“Kid, what’s your name? You’re definitely going to die. From now on, there’s no place for you within the Sword Sect!”

“Dare to ambush an Earth Immortal Realm disciples, you’ll die a miserable death!”

The several cultivators were a mix of shocked and furious, itching to slaughter this ignorant newcomer on the spot. But due to the intense pressure of the surrounding Sword Intent, they dared not move and could only desperately concentrate on channeling their Immortal Yuan to defend themselves.

“Robbery, 300,000 medium-grade Immortal Stones each, if not I’ll throw another one.”

Li Xiaobai casually took out another Firecracker Thunderclap and stated blandly.

A few breaths later.

Several young disciples lay on the ground like dead dogs, and Li Xiaobai flicked the Storage Bag in his hand. One million medium-grade Immortal Stones were credited, a windfall.

The two hundred and twentieth step.

The disciples here were sensible, not wanting to cause more trouble. They directly paid up to settle the disaster and then stood up to leave. Inside Sword Peak, they were under someone else’s control, but outside they could deal with the new junior cultivator at will.

The two hundred and thirtieth step.

A disciple clad in brocade and jade robes looked indifferent, his gaze exuding a sense of superiority from his high position: “Junior Brother, I didn’t expect you to possess such talent. It’s your first time and yet you’ve made it to such a deep level. There aren’t many in the Sect who can compare with you.”

“But no matter how talented, you’re just a Human Immortal Realm cultivator in the end—too weak. The phrase ‘too rigid and easily broken’ need not be elaborated upon further, does it?”

“I am Inner Sect Disciple Zhang Can, not someone you can afford to provoke right now.”

“I see.”

Li Xiaobai nodded, no words wasted. He immediately took out a piece of Firecracker Thunderclap and threw it at Zhang Can, who stared back in shock and horror.

The fearsome presence surged, another explosion went off, fire shot towards the sky, and smoke billowed in all directions.

A few breaths later.

Li Xiaobai was holding another Storage Bag, stuffed full with 300,000 medium-grade Immortal Stones.

“Wouldn’t it have been better to just hand them over directly, why all this trouble?”

“Actually, I’m quite easy to talk to.”