Daily Intelligence System: Don't Kill Me, Honey! Chapter 1747 - 405: Chen 94, You Can’t Win—Kong Wen: I Admit Defeat (Part 2)

At the same time, Master Kong Wen, without turning back, addressed Chen Jie, "Mr. Chen, that was already your second move!"

A confident grin spread across Chen Jie’s face at that moment, and he replied, "The Master speaks truly!"

"Then you have but one move remaining."

"One move is sufficient!"

Chen Jie exuded absolute confidence, and his certainty caused Master Kong Wen to falter. The latter knitted his brows and questioned, "You haven't even managed to harm a single strand of my hair; do you truly believe your final strike can defeat me?"

At this, Chen Jie slowly rose and declared, "Jiquan acupoint!"

Hmm!

Merely three simple words caused Master Kong Wen’s countenance to shift dramatically. He slowly turned his head, fixing Chen Jie with a bewildered stare.

Chen Jie remained silent, returning the gaze.

Their actions at this juncture were quite subtle, with few onlookers clearly perceiving the exchanges or grasping the dialogue. All that was known was that Chen Jie had already launched two strikes, and although the Qiankun Great Method had managed to bypass Master Kong Wen’s Golden Bell defense,

it was utterly impossible to breach Master Kong Wen’s Vajra Body. To everyone present, Chen Jie appeared to have no path to victory—it was akin to a tiny moth attempting to topple a colossal tree.

This was the prevailing thought among the attendees, prompting hushed discussions as they congregated.

Over at Wudang, Song Yuanqiao’s expression was as placid as water, reflecting the zero possibility of victory. He conceded that Chen Jiusi was indeed formidable, exceptionally so among his peers, but what good was it?

Utterly no good. He wasn't facing an adversary of comparable age, but rather a monk who had dedicated fifty years to cultivating the Golden Bell Shield Technique.

To commence training in the Golden Bell Shield at the tender age of four or five and achieve such prowess; how could Chen Jiusi possibly overcome it in a mere handful of moves? It was purely an unrealistic expectation!

Reflecting on this, Zhang CuiShan’s face darkened, and he lamented, "Young Hero Chen is destined for defeat; his first two moves against Master Kong Wen were as futile as a moth attacking a tree, and his third strike is unlikely to fare any better. Young Hero Chen is invariably going to lose this match."

Yin Liting softly sighed, "Young Hero Chen is still somewhat impetuous for his age. He ought not to have rejected Emei’s kind offer. Had he wielded the Jade Maiden Sword, perhaps he might have stood a chance of victory."

"Brother Liu, I must disagree with your assessment. I believe Brother Chen acted rightly; a true man understands his priorities. To win this bout with a sharp blade would come at the expense of his integrity. Nevertheless, even if Young Hero Chen falls, he remains a man of honor!"

Mo Shenggu, ever the hothead, observed Yin Liting’s expression and chose not to challenge his perspective, opting instead to smile. In truth, he found himself in agreement with Mo Shenggu!

Though their words varied, the fundamental sentiment remained unaltered: Chen Jiusi possessed no path to victory; this contest was irrevocably lost.

As these thoughts occupied their minds, on another section of the Emei Sect grounds, Ji Xiaohong tightly clenched his fists, his benefactor’s predicament causing him deep concern.

Master Jue Mie’s expression was equally grave; Chen Jie’s two previous strikes had not even managed to inflict a scratch upon Master Kong Wen. Even if Chen Jie’s final strike possessed double the force, provided it did not surpass the critical threshold of the Melt God Realm, it was impossible for him to injure Kong Wen.

Consequently, this match could be confidently predicted as a certain loss for Chen Jiusi.

Master Jue Mie cast a glance at the sword in her hand, unable to stifle a shake of her head. Chen Jiusi was excessively proud; had he not been so resolute earlier and accepted her Jade Maiden Sword, with its peerless sharpness, he might possibly have managed to shatter Kong Wen’s golden body.

Now, Chen Jiusi stood no chance of victory, not even a sliver of hope remained.

Musing on this, Master Jue Mie let out a soft sigh, yet within her heart, her respect for Chen Jie grew. He would sooner face defeat than bring trouble upon Emei—this act alone was sufficient to brand him a Young Hero!

"Hehehe... this Chen Jiusi, as reckless as ever, has already made two moves. Let's see what he intends to do next..."

Elder Hua of the Emei Sect, witnessing Chen Jie’s two ineffective strikes against Master Kong Wen, erupted into laughter, his face alight with a malicious glee.

"Cough... cough..."

Having overheard Elder Shu's remark, the gravely injured Chang Xuzi emitted a coughing fit, his face etched with seriousness as he declared, "Third Brother, cough, cough, your perspective is rather narrow-minded!"

Elder Shu regarded Chang Xuzi with a puzzled expression and inquired, "Sect Leader Brother, what precisely do you mean by that?"

Chang Xuzi coughed and stated, "Cough... cough... While Chen Jiusi might have yielded to Master Kong Wen in their duel this time, he successfully garnered the favor of the righteous sects. This favor is the most crucial element. As for this particular match, it was ultimately inconsequential because the stakes were the future of the Demon Sect, not Chen Jiusi's personal future."

"Chen Jiusi has gambled the Demon Sect's future, suffering no personal detriment, yet achieving renown throughout the land. In truth, he is the one who truly triumphed. You all have misunderstood, fixating solely on the duel itself—a foolish perspective, utterly foolish!"

Upon hearing this, Elder Shu's eyes widened in astonishment. "So, such profound stratagems were at play in this situation?"

Chang Xuzi chuckled softly. "You fail to grasp it; this is the nature of the world. True power never concerns itself with the capture or loss of a single city or territory. To achieve renown across the entire realm, what is a single duel worth? You only perceive the minor gains before you, while neglecting the monumental profit that lies beyond!"

Chang Xuzi, befitting his status as Sect Leader, possessed a vastly different perspective and operational base. To him, Chen Jiusi's actions represented a mutually beneficial transaction. Regardless of the outcome in terms of fame, profit was secured. Concerning the cost of defeat, what real loss was incurred? Given his established connections with Master Jue Mie, Wudang, and his newfound rapport with Master Kong Wen, his life would never be in jeopardy. In the end, the only consequence was the inability to rescue the Little Ming King, a price borne entirely by the Demon Sect!