Daily Intelligence System: Don't Kill Me, Honey! Chapter 1742 - 404: The 6 Major Sects: Chen 94 Is Truly a Hero

"Master, do you agree to my terms?" Chen Jie inquired, his gaze fixed on Master Kong Wen.

Master Kong Wen, snapping out of his reverie, looked at Chen Jie with evident surprise. "Mr. Chen, surely you jest. Three strikes? You intend to concede after just three strikes?"

Chen Jie clarified, "Not concede, Master. Rather, after three strikes, if you do not yield, then I shall concede."

Master Kong Wen chuckled, "Is that not the same thing? You believe you can defeat me within three strikes?"

"I am uncertain of the outcome, but I wish to take this gamble," Chen Jie replied.

Master Kong Wen let out a laugh. "Have you truly considered this? While I may not possess innate prodigious talent, I have dedicated many years to cultivating the Golden Bell Shield to its ninth layer. Your attacks will find it exceedingly difficult to breach my Protective Gang Qi."

"Unless you have attained the Melt God Realm, but if that were the case, there would be no need for such a trivial bet of three strikes; I would yield instantly. Do you possess such a level?" Master Kong Wen's curiosity was piqued.

Chen Jie stated, "Master, I never engage in endeavors where success is impossible. Though defeating you in three strikes is an immense challenge, I, Jiu Si, am willing to attempt it. Perhaps I shall succeed!"

"You will not win," Master Kong Wen declared.

"Haha, perhaps. So, Master, will you accept this wager?" Chen Jie pressed.

"I cannot fathom how I could possibly lose. In a bet so overwhelmingly in my favor, I see no reason to refuse!" Master Kong Wen responded.

"Then you agree," Chen Jie confirmed.

Master Kong Wen gave a slight nod. "I agree."

Chen Jie announced, "Excellent. Today, esteemed seniors and peers of the Jianghu are gathered to witness this wager between Master Kong Wen and myself. I shall strike thrice. If Master Kong Wen does not yield by then, I, Chen Jiusi, shall concede defeat. If your objective is to apprehend the 'Little Ming King' or any other matter, I, Chen Jiusi, will offer no obstruction. What say you all?"

A profound silence fell upon the crowd. After a moment, Song Yuanqiao broke the quiet. "Young Hero Chen, are you truly serious? Master Kong Wen's Golden Bell Shield is perfected at the ninth level. Without reaching the Melt God Realm, there is no possibility of victory within three strikes, regardless of the technique."

Chen Jie heard this and smiled. "I am aware."

Just then, Yin Liting, who had intended to remain uninvolved, noticed Ji Xiaohong subtly gesturing to him. Puzzled at first, he followed her gaze to Master Jue Mie's Jade Maiden Sword. Yin Liting immediately grasped the implication. He was astute, as were the Seven Heroes of Wudang, with the exception perhaps of the straightforward Mo Shenggu. Yin Liting, ever meticulous, understood Ji Xiaohong's silent cue. He then spoke, "Young Hero Chen, we can certainly bear witness. However, I did not fully comprehend the specifics of your bet earlier. You mentioned three strikes to determine victory; if palm techniques are not employed, would fist or finger techniques be acceptable?"

Master Kong Wen, utterly confident of his impending victory, burst into laughter upon hearing Yin Liting's question. "Hahaha, Yin Liuxia speaks wisely. Allow me to add my own stipulation. I accept this bet, and for these three moves, Mr. Chen may employ palms, fists, or even weapons – the choice is his. I shall not impede him. If you can force me to concede, I shall honor it; no problem whatsoever."

Upon hearing Master Kong Wen's magnanimous declaration, a ripple of smiles spread through the onlookers. Yin Liting offered a slight nod to Ji Xiaohong, who watched him with such evident enthusiasm that he found himself momentarily captivated.

Chen Jie, hearing Master Kong Wen's words, laughed heartily. "Master, your generosity is overwhelming; you make this junior blush with shame!"

Kong Wen chuckled again. "Think nothing of it, think nothing of it. But remember, you only have three moves."

"Yes, I am fully aware," Chen Jie affirmed.

As Chen Jie prepared to commence the contest, Ji Xiaohong unexpectedly called out, "Brother Chen!"

Chen Jie turned towards her. "Um, Xiaohong, do you wish to say something?" He had indeed noticed her earlier but was preoccupied with the impending duel. Now, he observed Ji Xiaohong's distinct gaze fixed upon Master Jue Mie.

At that critical juncture, Master Jue Mie cast a glance at Chen Jie. She then raised the renowned Jade Maiden Sword, hailed as the World's Number One Sword, and presented it to Chen Jie. "If you wish to win, this sword is your sole opportunity!"

Master Jue Mie's pronouncement left everyone present utterly perplexed. What was transpiring? Master Jue Mie was actually bestowing her personal sword, the most exceptional blade in existence, upon Chen Jie. Its legendary sharpness was beyond imagination, and it was widely believed that if Chen Jiusi were to wield it, he might indeed stand a chance of shattering Master Kong Wen's Golden Bell Shield!

This act was perceived by many as the Emei Sect actively aiding an opponent! At that moment, all eyes turned towards Master Jue Mie. She, however, remained unfazed by the murmurs, acting with her characteristic independence and regardless of others' opinions.

Witnessing Master Jue Mie bestowing the Jade Maiden Sword upon Chen Jie, Lei Ming let out an exclamation, "There is a method!"

The utterance caused Fang Susu to turn her gaze towards Lei Ming. "Uncle Lei, what exactly do you imply by that?"

Lei Ming explained, "Susu, this Jade Maiden Sword is renowned as the sharpest blade in existence. Master Jue Mie's third-place ranking on the Earth List is a direct consequence of wielding it. Without such a weapon, how could she possibly attain that esteemed position? Now, entrusting this sword to Chen Jie presents him with a genuine opportunity to shatter Master Kong Wen's Golden Bell Shield. Truly, the heavens have not abandoned our Holy Sect!"

Following Lei Ming's pronouncement, a glimmer of hopeful anticipation for victory ignited within Fang Susu and Fang Zheng's eyes.

Furthermore, Lei Ming's words did not merely reach Fang Susu and Fang Zheng; they were also distinctly heard by Liu Caidie, Han Ling'er, and the others positioned behind them.