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

Chapter 801: Chapter 802: I Can Hold on for a While Longer
 

[Attribute Points +10000…]

Li Xiaobai walked a distance away from the Sword Peak, and almost no cultivators were ahead. Most Human Immortals were trapped between one hundred and fifty to two hundred steps where the power of the Sword Intent was already equivalent to the offensive of a high-level Human Immortal.

Continuing forward, the pace of the old beggar noticeably slowed down, and he fell behind.

However, Senior Brother Huo and others had already locked their target on Li Xiaobai, not caring about this old man who had neither merit nor Sin Value. In their view, a cultivator of such age who was still merely at the Human Immortal Realm was not worth their attention.

A group of onlookers watched intently without blinking, their eyes filled with a hint of horror.

Ten steps!

Twenty steps!

Thirty steps!

…

One hundred steps!

The number of steps he took had far exceeded their expectations. He walked past one hundred steps effortlessly and steadily, showing no sign of pressure, astonishing everyone.

“No way, he actually walked more than a hundred steps in one breath. That’s a domain I only managed to break through after countless attempts. Is this really his first time in the Sword Sect?”

“When I first struggled to surpass a hundred steps, it took me a whole month to barely succeed, and even then my Senior Brother praised me for my talent!”

“Could this new Junior Brother be a genius?”

“Speaking of which, there were only four new disciples who entered our Sword Sect for cultivation this time. There must be some secret among them that we don’t know!”

“If he really is a genius, our path forward will become much narrower!”

The disciples looked upset. They had been waiting to laugh at someone else’s failure, but Li Xiaobai’s performance greatly surpassed their expectations. To ascend Sword Peak and take more than a hundred steps on his first attempt indicated a talent far beyond theirs.

Perhaps only the Inner Sect Disciples and the True Disciples could possess such qualifications.

“Junior Brother, don’t push yourself too hard. The Sword Intent at this distance is already quite terrifying. Even I have to treat it seriously,” said Senior Brother Huo, now catching up. “Just now, your steps seemed a bit unsteady, which clearly shows you are nearing your limit.”

“It’s truly remarkable to reach beyond a hundred steps on your first try, but if you intend to continue pushing forward, your Senior Brothers could help you out. This would allow you to gain higher fame and reputation. But of course, we will need to discuss the cost.”

“You know, if one performs exceptionally well on the Sword Peak for the first time, they might catch the Sect Elders’ attention, potentially receive guidance, and rise rapidly. That’s not an impossibility.”

“As long as you’re willing to pay with resources, I can help you reach even higher!”

Senior Brother Huo’s eyes were shifty as he spoke, always calculating the distance between Li Xiaobai’s steps. He noticed that upon reaching a hundred steps, not only did the gap between steps become smaller, but there was also a slight delay in time. Clearly, Li Xiaobai was trying to stay calm but was nearing his limit.

Seizing this opportunity to charge a fee, Huo planned to protect Li Xiaobai until he reached beyond one hundred fifty steps, then withdraw the protection and let him sustain severe injuries under the Sword Intent’s assault. At that point, if Li Xiaobai wanted to return safely the same way, he would have to hand over a substantial amount of resources, thus Huo could manipulate him at will!

He felt his plan was perfect, and if managed properly, he could potentially drain all of Li Xiaobai’s possessions in one go.

“Ah, thanks for the concern, Senior Brother, but there’s no need to trouble you all. I feel like I can hold on a bit longer,” said Li Xiaobai with a somewhat peculiar expression. He had accidentally tripped on a small stone earlier, which somehow led to this misunderstanding.

However, from what Senior Brother Huo hinted, it seemed he wouldn’t make it much farther on the Sword Peak—probably reaching his limit around one hundred fifty steps.

That would make things easier. In a while, he would turn the tables and make a fortune off this fatty!

“Hehe, I didn’t expect you to have so much backbone, Junior Brother. Well then, since I am your Senior Brother, I’ll accompany you a little longer,” said Senior Brother Huo, patting his round belly with a smile.

A few people walked forward again, weaving through the crowd of cultivators, drawing sidelong glances.

Hundred and ten steps.

Their pace was still swift.

Hundred and twenty steps.

No pressure.

Hundred and thirty steps.

Still very relaxed.

Hundred and forty steps.

Their steps were still steady.

Hundred and fifty steps.

Beads of sweat had appeared on Senior Brother Huo’s forehead, his breathing slightly erratic, whereas Li Xiaobai did not show any signs of weakness, the complete opposite of the exhausted state he had analyzed earlier.

“How are you still holding up?”

“Junior brother, the Sword Intent can sever the Primordial Spirit easily, you must not force yourself, else it might harm your foundation!”

“One hundred thousand Lower Grade Immortal Stones, how about your senior brothers take you a bit further?”

Senior Brother Huo said on the side.

“Cough cough, senior brother, I think I can still be saved.”

“Senior brother, just calm down and wait a little longer.”

Li Xiaobai said, striding forward firmly.

The faces of the group changed; this guy’s strength was far beyond their imagination—definitely not simple!

“Senior Brother Huo, what should we do, do we follow?” the other disciples asked.

“There’s something strange about this kid, he’s so confident, which means he’s not afraid of getting hurt, he must have many good things on him, let’s follow and see just how far he can hold out!”

Senior Brother Huo watched Li Xiaobai’s receding figure, a cold glint flashed in his eyes, he gritted his teeth, and quickly followed in pursuit.

The shock on the surrounding cultivators’ faces never changed, they stared blankly as Li Xiaobai passed them step by step, moving further away, a sense of defeat rising in their hearts.

Is this the level of a freshly inducted cultivator?

Wouldn’t such talent more than suffice for entry into the Inner Sect for cultivation?

Li Xiaobai didn’t care about what the others were thinking; at this moment, a subtle change appeared on his attribute point panel.

[Attribute Points +158000…]

[Attribute Points +168000…]

The figures were irregular, certainly not just the points gained from Sword Peak; it was likely Senior Brother Huo’s stealthy attack from behind.

With a brief sweep of his eyes to the rear, all eyes were on him, clearly, they had seen Senior Brother Huo’s little action, but no one spoke up to warn.

A trace of mockery flashed in Li Xiaobai’s eyes, now these people were indifferent, watching the drama with interest, but soon they would have their moment to cry. At this moment, unknown to anyone, the remaining three of the four great villains had already disappeared from the public eye.