Daily Intelligence System: Don't Kill Me, Honey! Chapter 1643 - 379: Chen Jie: What? You Want Me to Be the Sect Hierarch?

A surge of exhilaration swept over him, but the embarrassment of an adult kept him from indulging in such juvenile antics.

Chen Jie locked eyes with Du Zundao, who stared right back at Chen Jie.

About fifty meters separated the pair, a gap that ordinary folks could never hope to overcome. For these two with Dragon Realm physical prowess, though, what can I say?

Bridging it wouldn't prove simple, yet going all out offered a shot at making it across.

Still, attempting such a jump brought serious risks. For one, success wasn't assured—failure loomed possible. For another, the leap went beyond mere terrain and distance.

The ancient turtle lurked below in the Yin Yang circulation.

See how that old turtle's belly growls; it's obviously famished, and its morning mood swings fiercely. Imagine mid-air when it blasts you with Flame Pulse or Cold Ice Breath?

With my present power, facing that monster head-on seems impossible.

Should I leap and it surges up to gulp me down, I'd be the Holy Sect's first Dharma King slain by a mere beast.

That'd mean defeat without even starting.

I'm eager to return and claim the Sect Hierarch seat. But without the Qiankun Great Method, swaying the others to accept me would prove tough.

What to do!

Du Zundao's forehead creased as myriad ideas raced through his head. Dare the jump for his destiny, or...?

Du Zundao glanced up, spotting Chen Jie eyeing him with narrowed gaze, saying, "My friend, looks like you've taken this round!"

Chen Jie answered, "A fluke, a fluke. Thanks, Dharma King, for yielding the win."

"Yielding? I didn't yield; I just fell short."

Du Zundao spoke bluntly.

"Fine, let's talk about our arrangement."

Chen Jie eyed him sharply, "What arrangement?"

Du Zundao declared, "A deal, naturally."

"I accept your terms."

Du Zundao bellowed, and Chen Jie furrowed his brow, "What terms?"

Du Zundao explained, "Naturally, making you a Dharma King in the Holy Sect, plus a Divine Pill, and you get to practice the Qiankun Great Method too."

Hearing this, Chen Jie burst into laughter, "The Dharma King is so generous; that's a tempting package that nearly sways me."

Du Zundao chuckled, "Haha, tempted is good, but hold off. There's more."

Chen Jie blinked in surprise, "Oh? Raising the stakes, Dharma King?"

Du Zundao affirmed with a nod, "Indeed, I, Du Zundao, always reward talent handsomely."

Chen Jie eyed Du Zundao, "What else does the Dharma King offer to lure me?"

Du Zundao grinned, "Hehe, does my friend fancy becoming Sect Hierarch of the Zoroastrian Sect?"

"What? The Dharma King offers me the Sect Hierarch role?"

Chen Jie reeled from Du Zundao's bold words; such generosity seemed over the top. Could a Sect Hierarch position be pledged so casually?

Chen Jie mulled it over, scrutinizing Du Zundao. Du Zundao boomed with laughter, "Exactly, if my friend agrees, you'll be the next Sect Hierarch."

"First, this proves my sincerity. Second, with you mastering the Holy Sect's technique, taking the Sect Hierarch throne follows rules, honoring past leaders' spirits."

"Thus, we achieve everything smoothly—perfect, right?"

Du Zundao gazed at Chen Jie, certain his offer rang true.

Chen Jie met his eyes, "The Qiankun Great Method is the key condition, yes?"

"Precisely. I'm stuck now, so I need you to master the Qiankun Great Method, retrieve the manual, and hand it over."

Chen Jie nodded faintly at these words, "Dharma King, your proposal tempts greatly."

Du Zundao beamed, "Haha, I'm generous with friends like you. Decide now."

Du Zundao sensed his sincerity should seal it; Chen Jie had no cause to balk.

Silence fell over Chen Jie then, eyes sharpening as he swiftly weighed the gains.

Future Sect Hierarch succession—a massive lure, undeniably appealing.

Securing Du Zundao's pledge would position Chen Jie to helm the Zoroastrian Sect.

Yet this deal wouldn't maximize his advantages.

The Zoroastrian Sect's present circumstances stand out clearly: two rival factions, Du Zundao and Little Ming King Han Lin’er—or more accurately, Du Zundao against Liu Futong.

Who exactly is Du Zundao? He resembles a savage tiger; Chen Jie grasps the tiger's true character: ruthless and ferocious.

What about Liu Futong? He takes the form of an elephant; immense in power, yet mild by disposition.

Moreover, when measuring their powers side by side, Du Zundao and Liu Futong both dwell in the Melt God Realm, though Du Zundao falls far short of Liu Futong.

Du Zundao holds the Melting God Zero Transition level, but Liu Futong's might reaches what height? As a Heavenly List powerhouse, Zero Transition finds no place there—even the feeblest like Ruyang King approaches Second Turn.

Liu Futong surely possesses Second Turn strength, perhaps even Third Turn caliber; Du Zundao cannot rival such dominance.

Hence, Liu Futong's goodwill surpasses Du Zundao's, and given any opening, forging ties with Liu Futong proves the superior path.

Next, considering the ongoing dynamics, Du Zundao pledges the future Sect Hierarch role to him, yet at present, foes bind them, not friendship. Desperate conditions drive this weighty vow from him.