Simultaneous transmigration, but with low martial arts and low magic.

Chapter 24 Zhao Zhijing is furious!

Thinking about all this, Li Ke has decided to push his body even harder from now on.

This allows one to refine more internal energy, open up more meridians, and elevate their martial arts level.

After all, simply repeating the same techniques is no longer enough to improve swordsmanship.

To continue improving, one must either fight alongside others in battle or encounter a serendipitous epiphany; it involves a great deal of gambling.

Conversely, refining more internal energy and opening up more meridians is a more traceable approach for Li Ke and the fastest way to improve his strength.

After all, all Li Ke needed to do was to push his body to its limits, extract more internal energy, and thereby open up more meridians.

This behavior might seem like suicide to others, but it might not be so to him.

The powerful self-healing ability he gained after synchronizing with Demon Slayer is enough to heal all internal and hidden injuries.

So Li Ke closed his eyes and silently began to refine his inner strength, preparing for the annual competition a few days later.

……

A few days later, shortly after the sun rose, the Quanzhen Sect became lively.

This is because the annual grand competition held every December is the third most important day after the Double Ninth Festival Patriarchal Ceremony and the Lantern Festival Dharma Assembly.

Therefore, the Quanzhen Sect actually attaches great importance to this annual competition held once a year.

"I wonder how Senior Brother Zhao will play tricks on Li Zhiguang this year. I can't wait to find out."

Shen Zhifan, Zhao Zhijing's junior apprentice, asked Zhao Zhijing with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zhijing smiled and said:

"We're all fellow disciples, so why are we talking about playing around?"

However, I reckon Li Zhiguang will probably fall flat on his face this time.

"Haha, I can't wait to see that scene."

When Zhao Zhijing's other junior apprentice, Yan Zhibing, got to this point, his eyes were full of anticipation.

"Shh, Li Ke and the others are here."

Among Zhao Zhijing's junior brothers, Ma Zhifang, who was the youngest and also the kindest, gave a hint.

He actually felt that it was wrong to tease Li Ke like this, but he didn't dare to point it out in public for fear of offending Zhao Zhijing.

Seeing Li Ke and his group approaching and ending the conversation naturally brought him a deep sense of relief.

"Tch, what are you afraid of, Zhifang? You're still too timid."

Shen Zhifan waved his hand as he spoke, not afraid that Li Ke would hear what they had just been saying.

However, as martial arts practitioners who cultivate internal strength, how could Li Ke and his group not have excellent hearing?

So it wasn't just Li Ke who heard what they were saying.

In fact, it was Li Ke's fellow apprentices, such as Wang Zhijin, Fan Zhiwen, and Zhang Zhixin, who all heard it.

So Li Ke's senior brother, Wang Zhijin, hesitated for a moment before stepping forward and saying:

"Senior Brother Zhao, Junior Brother Zhiguang has no intention of vying for the position of sect leader. It's been so many years, please let him go."

"Haha, Junior Brother Wang, we were just joking. We're all fellow disciples, how could I possibly do such a thing?"

Right, Zhifan?

As he spoke, Zhao Zhijing looked at Shen Zhifan.

"Yes, yes, we were just joking."

Shen Zhifan smiled and said it, but in his heart he did not believe for a second that Zhao Zhijing would really let Li Ke go.

After all, he knew Zhao Zhijing's character very well and knew that Zhao Zhijing would never give up targeting Li Ke.

Unless Li Ke completely loses his martial arts aptitude or dies, he will be unable to threaten Zhao Zhijing's bid for the position of leader of the Quanzhen Sect.

Otherwise, Zhao Zhijing would never give up targeting Li Ke, because anyone who dares to compete for the position of leader of Quanzhen Sect is Zhao Zhijing's enemy!

"Ugh."

Wang Zhijin let out a deep sigh.

As Li Ke's senior, all he could do was speak up for Li Ke and advise Zhao Zhijing to restrain himself.

If Zhao Zhijing doesn't listen to him, then he can't say anything.

After all, they are all fellow disciples; do they really intend to fight and kill each other?

However, at this moment, Li Ke, who had remained silent until now, said in a deep voice:

"Senior brother, it's not that I don't want to compete for the leadership."

"Forehead."

Upon hearing Li Ke's words, everyone present stared at him in astonishment, their eyes filled with surprise.

Just because Li Ke just said he intends to vie for the position of sect leader?!

Facing the astonished gazes of the crowd, and then meeting Zhao Zhijing's murderous glare, Li Ke said in a deep voice:

"I lost both my parents at a young age and was forced to wander the streets, almost becoming a beggar child who was harvested and mutilated..."

In this helpless moment, my master saved me, took me back to the Quanzhen Sect, taught me martial arts, and raised me. What immense kindness and virtue this is!

After a pause, Li Ke continued:

"But as time went by, and as we, the third-generation disciples, grew up, we became less pure."

They began to learn to choose sides, to fight for power and profit, to curry favor with the powerful, and to engage in infighting among themselves, plunging the entire Quanzhen Sect into chaos and making its future uncertain!

Upon hearing Li Ke's words, Zhao Zhijing, Shen Zhifan, and the others' expressions instantly turned gloomy.

They knew exactly who Li Ke was referring to as those who "fought for power and profit, curried favor with the powerful, and fought amongst themselves."

"Ugh."

While Zhao Zhijing and his companions looked extremely grim, Li Ke's fellow disciples and even the disciples from other factions who overheard all sighed inwardly.

This is because what Li Ke said is indeed the current drawback of the Quanzhen School.

The Quanzhen Sect is indeed currently rife with power struggles, sycophancy, and internal strife, a fact they are well aware of.

However, at this point, Li Ke continued:

"My master is my second set of parents, and the Quanzhen School is my second home."

I will absolutely not allow the Quanzhen School to decline in our generation, much less allow it to be destroyed in our generation!

Upon hearing Li Ke's words, Zhao Zhijing suddenly let out a cold laugh:

"Well done, what a righteous and eloquent man!

"If you want to compete for the leadership, then let's see if you have the strength."

"That's right, my Quanzhen Sect is not an ordinary Taoist sect."

No matter how eloquently someone speaks, if they lack the ability, they cannot be the head of the sect.

As he spoke, Zhao Zhijing's junior brother, Shen Zhifan, looked at Li Ke with disdain.

Li Ke was not only criticizing Zhao Zhijing, but also all those sycophants.

At this moment, Zhao Zhijing's other junior brother, Yan Zhibing, said with a smile:

"Since Junior Brother Zhiguang aspires to the position of sect leader, his strength must be up to par."

Next, we'll have to test Junior Brother Zhiguang. He shouldn't mind, right?

As he spoke, Yan Zhibing revealed a contemptuous smile, intending to take the opportunity to beat Li Ke up.

"Since you want to test the sharpness of my sword, then give it a try."

As soon as Li Ke finished speaking, the bell rang to summon the Quanzhen disciples, signaling the start of the annual competition!