"It's not really a challenge; we're just sparring."

Bu Zhi humbly replied.

He also wanted to know if Tang Rao had improved his skills during their time apart.

"Bu Zhi, go on, have a good match with your junior brother."

Ku Song supported Bu Zhi in his match against Tang Rao, wanting to prove that the disciples trained by the Ten Thousand Buddha Temple were not inferior to those under Chen Tuan.

"Then I'll do my best."

Tang Rao hadn't expected the Ten Thousand Buddha Temple to set the contest venue inside the Illusion City.

It meant that most major sects, to protect their painstakingly trained disciples from losing to others and damaging public venues with drawn competition platforms, preferred to have matches inside Illusion City instead.

You chose Illusion City; I'll enter as well.

The Illusion support opened betting inside, a function Yan Wei had added at Tang Rao's request.

Inside, there was a dedicated contest channel where anyone entering to watch could place bets.

Before betting started, the strength of the contestants would be displayed for everyone, and once the contest began, bets could no longer be modified.

The news of Tang Rao's match against Bu Zhi sparked a huge stir as soon as it was released.

One could say that any place where Tang Rao appeared would cause a huge stir.

Whenever Tang Rao appeared, his performance never disappointed.

"There's a new market to bet on, with odds of 1.5 to 1. Bu Zhi is a ninth-level Immortal Monarch; of course, I'm betting on Bu Zhi to win."

Tang Rao's odds were kept within a tolerable range, and he decided to let those betting on him win a little.

After all, there would be plenty of such opportunities in the future.

"I'll bet on Tang Rao winning, the Sect Master of Kao Shan Sect has never disappointed."

"I'm betting on Tang Rao too; even if I lose, I'll accept it."

The number of people betting on Tang Rao and Bu Zhi were almost equal; overall, Bu Zhi had a slight edge.

Tang Rao and Bu Zhi stood atop the Illusionary Desert.

The blowing yellow sand seemed as if it would knock them over.

"Senior Brother Bu Zhi, don't be polite with me, show me your big moves."

Tang Rao wasn't holding back; he was originally testing his own strength to see what level he could achieve, and if Bu Zhi held back, what would be the point?

"Uncle, please don't hold back, I'll give my all."

Bu Zhi was sparse with words, but wasn't foolish; he knew Ku Song had begun to fear Tang Rao's prowess and wanted to use Bu Zhi to gauge Tang Rao's true strength.

Bu Zhi was the first to strike, his hands creating wind, as he fiercely attacked, driving Tang Rao to a point of no retreat.

This move was indeed ruthless; anyone slightly less skilled would be knocked down by these gusts if not careful.

"Nephew Bu Zhi's move of wisdom concealed is decent, though the technique seems a bit stiff; Uncle will show you something."

Beyond testing his own strength, Tang Rao wanted to show the people of Ten Thousand Buddha Temple that he wasn't someone who could be easily subdued.

"Wisdom concealed, a great hand opens and closes, within it, energy gathers in the palms, with precision controlling Immortal Energy, relying on inner clarity, possessing an empty cup mindset."

In Buddhism, the emphasis is placed on stillness.

The concept of wisdom concealed perfectly exemplifies the essence of stillness.

Tang Rao's palm strikes were fierce; twice Bu Zhi tried to evade, only to be pulled back by Tang Rao's palm winds.

He was a ninth-level Immortal Monarch, just a step away from ascending to the Immortal Emperor level.

At such a high position, he was unexpectedly led around by Tang Rao.

"Amidst concentrated focus and calmness, the killing intent is already unmistakably revealed."

Tang Rao's pointers to Bu Zhi were limited to this.

With an understanding of wisdom concealed, Tang Rao had already beaten Bu Zhi in one round.

"Uncle Tang Rao, what a profound insight."

Bu Zhi couldn't help but admire Tang Rao's insightfulness.

He had grown up in the Ten Thousand Buddha Temple, having been guided by Ku Song from a young age.

Incredibly rich in foundation, yet couldn't compare to Tang Rao, who began understanding the Inner Method of Ten Thousand Buddha Temple halfway through his journey.

Tang Rao never mentioned the Kao Shan Heart Method, which no one had fully comprehended in all its seven chapters, yet Tang Rao had understood it.

He chose not to say; speaking of it might invoke jealousy in Bu Zhi.

He was someone who possessed an empty cup-like mentality and didn't overthink worldly matters.

"Just average, average; let's go again."

Tang Rao was modest for a moment, and then continued to deliver a real smackdown to Bu Zhi.

Everything Bu Zhi had learned since childhood, Tang Rao completely understood; the skills which others practiced for unknown years, Tang Rao mastered after seeing them once and activating them with Immortal Energy.

In application, he executed even better than Bu Zhi.

Though Bu Zhi was nearly at the transcendent level.

Yet, one has to yield to certain individuals who are just more excellent, and what can you do?

"Nephew Bu Zhi, you're a bit lacking in controlling the details, alas."

After a whole afternoon of sparring, Tang Rao left Bu Zhi questioning his existence.

Every detail was controlled precisely, down to the slightest step movements.

Not only did Tang Rao defeat Bu Zhi, but he also made Bu Zhi practice alongside him.

However, Bu Zhi failed to meet Tang Rao's high standards even once.

It was a slap in the face, painfully stinging.

The two competitors hadn't even left Illusion City yet, and Ku Song and Ku Zhu felt their old teeth were about to get knocked out.

"Uncle, I admit defeat."

With Tang Rao guiding Bu Zhi in Illusion City throughout the afternoon, Bu Zhi found his mind greatly enlightened.

In the past, he had only adhered to standard moves and practiced hard, never considering whether one could modify a standard move to better suit oneself.

Tang Rao achieved it.

This audacity to break conventional norms made the Inner Method of the Ten Thousand Buddha Temple stronger.

"A small feat, a small feat; I hope you become an Immortal Emperor so I can spar with you again."

With the match concluded, Tang Rao was also curious to see how much those who bet on him had won.

He wasn't particularly greedy; he'd only bet five million Immortal Stones on himself.

One brief afternoon and his capital doubled.

Tonight, he could go out and enjoy himself again.

Tang Rao didn't care about the fans expressing their love by sending gifts in Illusion City, as he exited the city, his eyes shifting from unfocused to clear.

"Nephew Bu Zhi, careful letting yield."

Pots and pans filled with earned money — feeling very fulfilled today.

If business were this good every day, Tang Rao would be burning incense in thanks.

"Uncle's skills are superior; I am not as capable."

Bu Zhi was Ku Song's direct disciple, regarded as the foundation stone of the future for Ten Thousand Buddha Temple, only to be easily defeated by someone.

The Ten Thousand Buddha Temple would either eventually decline or quickly embrace Tang Rao, sticking close to him for continuous advancement.

Faced with decline, wise ones knew to follow Tang Rao.

"Brother Tang Rao, the Ten Thousand Buddha Temple is exceptionally fortunate to have such a talented individual like you; brother, please visit and spar often so our bond can grow deeper, wouldn't you agree?"

Even if Ku Zhu felt discomfort, he still had to maintain a smile on his face.

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