The Investiture: Unlimited Blade Works Nezha
Chapter 28 Duel

Chapter 28: Chapter 28 Duel

In the end, Nezha brought out five pieces of Spiritual Treasures, swaggering into the Royal Palace with the cocky Jin Dasheng and others in tow.

After hearing the entire story, Yin Shou was initially a bit resentful. "So, the Monkey Demon has long been taken by your master! You should have told me earlier. I wasted my time scheming against thin air."

Then excitement replaced resentment. After receiving compensation from the Azure Dragon last time, Yin Shou had exchanged quite a few ’goodies’ from Nezha, resulting in him advancing to the Nascent Soul stage and gaining several valuables.

Nezha hadn’t completely swindled Yin Shou either. He indeed provided some decent treasures and Magic Arts, such as the Dragon Binding Rope, the Dragon-breaking Spear, and techniques like the Dragon Slaying Step and the Dragon Destruction Light.

Upon hearing about this upcoming duel, Yin Shou was absolutely thrilled. "A contest? There must be a contest, a grand and glorious one at that!"

"Build me a Fighting Immortal Platform!"

"I want all of Chaoge City to witness it!"

The six demons weren’t intimidated either. Their simple and childlike minds found joy in the attention of the masses, feeding their sense of excitement. They all cracked their knuckles, eager for their moment of fame in Chaoge.

The rules were simple: six from Mei Mountain against six from Great Shang. Each person could only take part in one match. Whether victorious or defeated, life and death were left to fate, and whichever side fell entirely first would lose.

Mei Mountain’s lineup: the Seven Monsters of Mei Mountain, minus one.

Great Shang’s lineup: Yin Shou, Nezha, Huang Feihu, Daji, Deng Chanyu, and Jiang Ziya.

Yin Shou thought Deng Chanyu and Daji were just filling quotas but didn’t oppose it—after all, it meant fewer people fighting him for kills.

Given the tight schedule, Nezha, the best builder in the Primordial world, personally constructed a Fighting Immortal Platform outside the city.

He even looted some of Yin Shou’s treasures to inscribe Array Patterns onto the platform. Regardless of the safety standards, the result looked absolutely spectacular.

The massive T-shaped platform soared into the clouds in the southern part of Chaoge, visible from the entire city.

To Yin Shou, the project was well worth it. The treasures were originally stolen from the Dragon Clan, so he spent them without a second thought to create this architectural marvel. To him, it was a win-win situation.

Half a month later, both parties gathered on the Fighting Immortal Platform.

The Mountain and River Map hung prominently, displaying Yuan Hong crushed under a mountain.

On the opposing side, Jin Dasheng strode into the arena first, his demeanor both simple-minded and arrogant. He puffed out his chest and declared, "Who dares to face me in battle?!"

Seeing Yin Shou about to charge forward, Nezha stopped him and said, "Great King, let me have this one. I happen to be in need of a new mount."

Though Jin Dasheng’s cultivation rivaled that of Yuan Hong’s, making him one of the strongest among the Seven Monsters, it was a pity that his skills were crude. His combat strength was impressive but still fell short of Yuan Hong’s.

Spatial ripples surrounded Nezha as he instantly flashed to stand before Jin Dasheng.

"Little one, with that frail body of yours, you can’t withstand more than two punches from me."

Amused, Nezha pulled out his Bright Silver Spear. "Oh, so confident, aren’t we? Why don’t we place a wager?"

Jin Dasheng didn’t even bother to hear the conditions before nodding in agreement.

Immediately, he mobilized his demonic power and charged forward with a swinging punch.

Nezha didn’t rely on any other magical artifacts; he simply wielded his spear to meet the attack head-on.

Fist winds and spear light clashed in the air. After separating, Jin Dasheng’s expression shifted to one of surprise: he had underestimated his opponent.

Nezha, for his part, found Jin Dasheng’s clumsy overconfidence exasperating. "I didn’t even activate the spear’s power earlier. Otherwise, I would’ve poked a couple of holes right through you."

Setting aside his spear, Nezha pulled out the Qiankun Bow. As he let loose an arrow right at Jin Dasheng, his right hand flicked immediately afterward. Jin Dasheng’s senses immediately detected the immense power of the Sky-shattering Arrow and poured all of his demonic energy into blocking it.

Just then—thud!—his head was struck from behind with a heavy blow, and everything went dark.

This throwing technique was, of course, Deng Chanyu’s signature move. Nezha considered it merciful to have thrown a Golden Brick this time. Had it been a Five-Colored Stone, Jin Dasheng would’ve been reduced to minced beef by now.

Nezha casually flung the Dragon Binding Rope to ensnare Jin Dasheng and tossed him into the Mountain and River Map.

"Stop!"

Nezha grinned smugly at the demons blocking his way, wearing the kind of expression that demanded a punch. "What’s the matter? Can’t take a loss? If you’re weak, practice more. If you can’t afford to lose, then don’t play."

"You—!"

These simple-minded demons were no match for Nezha’s gamesmanship.

A particularly loyal demon, Dai Li, who was closest to Jin Dasheng, growled in anger. "Do you dare fight me? If I win, you have to release Jin Dasheng!"

"And if you lose?"

Glaring at Nezha’s taunting gaze, fire lit in Dai Li’s eyes as he roared, "If I lose, I’ll be your watchdog from now on!"

That’s exactly what Nezha wanted to hear.

The two returned to the platform.

Meanwhile, Yin Shou grew increasingly anxious down below. "Why are you stealing my kills again?!"

Dai Li wasted no time as he entered the fray, spitting out a fiery-red Dog Treasure toward Nezha. Nezha coolly countered by throwing a Golden Brick.

Though the Golden Brick had been refined by Nezha, it was ultimately no match for Dai Li’s Dog Treasure. After two collisions, the brick was shattered. Nezha didn’t fret and casually hurled five more bricks while charging at Dai Li with his spear.

Dai Li, skilled in Martial Power, summoned a pair of blades, engaging Nezha in a lively clashing of weapons. Nezha nodded approvingly after testing Dai Li’s abilities. With a flick of his hand, he removed the red headband from his head and shook it out. The sky instantly filled with a sea of Red Silk, overwhelming Dai Li.

Dai Li’s blades danced furiously, yet they were no match for the treasure granted to Nezha at Nuwa’s celebration. Soon enough, he was wrapped up, resembling a red-colored mummy. The Dog Treasure, having smashed through the five bricks, attempted to come to the rescue, but Nezha made a quick gesture, and the treasure was swallowed by an inexplicable spatial force.

This time, Nezha didn’t hold back. His objective achieved, he dragged the bound Dai Li and tossed him into the Mountain and River Map.

The remaining demons were now truly stunned. This brat sure had a lot of treasures! But seeing Nezha finally leave the arena, they sighed in relief.

The four remaining demons exchanged worried glances. Losing another two comrades, they realized there was no chance of escape now. They could only brace themselves and hope the next fights would be more forgiving.

Yin Shou, seeing Nezha take down two opponents back-to-back, assumed the other side wasn’t very strong. Riding on a cloud, he landed in the center of the platform, declaring boldly, "Great Shang’s number one warrior, Yin Shou, is here! Who dares to challenge me?!"

With his fierce presence, flamboyant equipment, and dazzling armor, this mere Nascent Soul cultivator managed to intimidate all four True Immortals before him.

After some hesitation, Zhu Zizhen eventually stepped forward to face him in the ring.

Wasting no time, Yin Shou raised his Dragon-breaking Spear and unleashed a thunderous Power Splitting Huashan strike.

Zhu Zizhen was caught off guard and instinctively raised his longsword to block. *Clang!*

Taking half a step back, Zhu Zizhen pushed hard to deflect the strike, realizing, "This Yin Shou... doesn’t seem to be that strong?"

Though suppressed by Human Dao Qi Fortune, limiting his ability to channel even a sliver of his demonic power, Zhu Zizhen, as a Wild Boar Demon, retained immense physical strength and durability.

Despite this, Yin Shou hadn’t neglected his Martial Arts training. Over the years, his skills had not declined but instead improved. With his Divine Armor and spear, he fought with a precision and intensity that left no openings, putting on a duel far more entertaining than Nezha’s use of treasures.

Still, Zhu Zizhen was a mortal being of flesh and blood. While he could hold his ground for a time, repeated stabs from the Dragon-breaking Spear began to take their toll.

Having been pierced by yet another strike, Zhu Zizhen let out a desperate roar. He flung Yin Shou away with one last surge of strength, letting out an "Oink!" as his true form—a massive three-meter-tall Wild Boar—was revealed.

With its huge tusks, the boar lunged at Yin Shou. Yin Shou let out a battle cry, bracing himself against the tusks with all his might. Man and beast were now locked in a test of raw strength.

Despite his natural Divine Power and the support of his Treasure Armor, Yin Shou couldn’t hope to overpower Zhu Zizhen. Yet the resourceful Yin Shou quickly infused Spiritual Power into the Dragon Binding Rope.

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