Longevity starts from having a daughter in old age

Chapter 487 - 454: Gambling Duel_1

Chapter 487: Chapter 454: Gambling Duel_1

“Friend Lu, you have a knack for scheming,” Xu Mu casually remarked.

Lu Jingkong probably noticed that he was handicapped, but considering he held the Sky-splitting Halberd, she assumed victory was certain.

Her comments were designed to goad Xu Mu into a trap.

“If you don’t dare to go, let it be. Just never mention this weapon again,” Lu Jingkong said with a smirk.

As for a way out, she was untroubled because if Xu Mu could leave by himself, he would have done so already. Since he hadn’t, it was highly likely he faced difficult circumstances. Even without asking, Xu Mu would soon reveal the way out.

Worse comes to worst, she could trace his escape routes to find a clue.

In the worst-case scenario, she could resort to force.

Having been here for decades, she had completely mastered this world’s system of cultivation. With the True Blood obtained from Kun Peng’s treasury, her strength was unrivalled, even by her own from the Cultivation Realm. With the Sky-splitting Halberd at her aid, Xu Mu stood no chance against her.

“Elder Brother Mu, don’t agree to her terms! This must be a trick!” Yue urged in panic.

“No worries.”

Xu Mu shook his head.

In fact, since discovering Lu Jingkong wielding the Sky-splitting Halberd, a clash between the two was inevitable. It just happened to be provoked by Lu Jingkong this time.

“Since you wish to test our mettle, I am more than happy to oblige. However, one more condition is required,” Xu Mu said.

“And what may that condition be?”

“If I win, not only will you return the Sky-splitting Halberd to me, but you’ll also obey my commands before we leave this place.”

“If we are to bargain this way, I would be at a disadvantage. I would need to add more to the stakes,” Lu Jingkong laughed.

“And what might you want to add?”

“This little girl must agree to serve as my maid,” Lu Jingkong said with a grin.

Xu Mu frowned.

He could not make decisions for others.

Moreover, Lu Jingkong was obviously teasing.

“In your dreams! I will not be your servant!” Yue fiercely retorted.

Before her arrival, she was already full of antagonism towards Lu Jingkong. Now that their rivalry was out in the open, she didn’t bother to hide her loathing.

“So you don’t believe your Elder Brother Mu can win?”

“I, I…”

With her mouth agape, Yue struggled to reply.

Because no matter what she could say, nothing she said would be correct.

“Friend Lu, stop teasing the child. I believe that the stakes are not high enough. Upon leaving, I will give you some Xuan Yang Holy Water,” Xu Mu said.

“Then we have an agreement.”

While Lu Jingkong has never stepped foot in the Xuan Yang Secret Realm, she had heard much about it. Especially the mysterious Xuan Yang Holy Water, which she yearned for.

As for Yue, Lu Jingkong only wanted to accept her because she saw potential in the girl.

However, compared to the Xuan Yang Holy Water that could help her breakthrough, the water was more valuable.

“I, I am willing, but brother, don’t agree to her terms, I am sure you can win,” Yue said hastily.

“Since you believe in me, don’t worry! Just stay here and be safe!” Xu Mu reassured, ruffling her hair before diving into the Martial God abyss.

Lu Jingkong quickly followed suit.

The battle between the two was unlike any other; if it occurred outside, it would have caused extensive destruction.

The Martial God Abyss was not bottomless, as it took a few hundred feet to reach the ground.

Since it had not seen sunlight for years, the surface was somewhat damp. Moss covered the environment, home to serpents and creatures that favored damp, dark conditions.

As the two descended, these crawling creatures sensed danger and scurried off.

“I thought you’d dodge the challenge, but you accepted without hesitation. It seems you’re quite confident in your abilities.”

Lu Jingkong held the Sky-splitting Halberd, her tone level.

“Friend Lu is just as confident, is she not!” Xu Mu replied calmly.

“If that’s the case, let’s not hold back.”

Before she finished speaking, Lu Jingkong had disappeared from the spot, leaving Xu Mu to face the next moment: a piercing force, slashing towards him like a blade through thin air.

Previously, he had always been the one wielding the Sky-splitting Halberd, creating a path of destruction wherever it swung. Few dared to oppose him openly.

The thrill he had felt then was replaced by discomfort now.

The halberd’s oppressively sharp aura could make one shudder just by sensing it.

He couldn’t take the attack head-on, or he would be literally torn apart.

His physique had already reached the Nascent Soul stage when he was cutting iron chains in the outside world, but now he stood no chance against the Sky-splitting Halberd.

This made him fully realize the power of the Sky-splitting Halberd.

It was indeed a weapon that would attract the attention of even a True Spirit.

Surrounded by Escape Light, Xu Mu quickly retreated to dodge the attack.

However, Lu Jingkong was relentless. The Sky-splitting Halberd in her hand seemed to come alive, transforming into a bronze dragon that stubbornly pursued Xu Mu.

The two continued the chase, and in no time had traversed a great distance.

“Friend Xu, you can’t win just by running,” Lu Jingkong mocked.

She had thought that after decades of study of this world’s martial arts, she could suppress Xu Mu. Yet, Xu Mu remained slippery, always eluding her attacks, much to her surprise.

“Friend Lu, if you drop the weapon and fight me, I’d be more than delighted to oblige,” Xu Mu countered.

“Weapons are a part of one’s power too. If you’ve got an issue, feel free to use it too,” Lu Jingkong retorted.

“We both know the facts, so let’s not waste our time arguing. If you think you got what it takes, then catch me first!”

Xu Mu wouldn’t abandon his advantage and blindly confront her due to her derision.

Watching Lu Jingkong with the Sky-splitting Halberd, he knew he couldn’t fight her directly. His only strategy was to maneuver, seize opportunities, and deliver the fatal blow.

His greatest advantage was his ability to merge his beast spirit with his own body and use the divine skills and magic from his earlier life.

While Lu Jingkong had mastered this world’s martial arts, she had lost many means of magic from her past life in the process.

Xu Mu felt as if he was fighting against a native Martial God.

But with the Sky-splitting Halberd in her possession, he found no inroad to counter her.

“Well then, I would like to see how long can you keep running.”

Like Xu Mu, Lu Jingkong didn’t abandon her advantage either and continued pursuing him relentlessly, seizing any opportunity to attack.

The surrounding landscape was turned into a cloud of dust due to their actions.

Having pursued him for a long distance, Lu Jingkong’s gaze glinted suddenly, and a pair of grey wings emerged from her back. Her speed increased significantly, and she caught up to Xu Mu within an instant.

Without any hesitation, she swung the Sky-splitting Halberd towards him.

Xu Mu had no time to avoid the sudden assault, and it seemed he would be cleaved in two.