Chapter 456: Chapter 453: Slicing Hair
"So we can propose any contest we want, is that right?"
Mo Qi’s question stunned everyone present for a moment.
The five members of the Demon Race never expected someone to dare accept the challenge so quickly. ’Weren’t humans supposed to be cowards who cling to life and fear death?’
’Has this Vajra Realm human in front of us grown tired of living?’
’Can’t he see that all five of us are Fourth-level Demon Beasts? That’s equivalent to the human Void Realm.’
Meanwhile, the experts in the Hall of Envoys stared at Mo Qi, their faces full of questions.
’We haven’t even reached a decision yet, how could you just act on your own?’
’This is a matter of life and death for everyone here!’
’Even if you’re powerful and confident of victory, you should have at least discussed it with us, right?’
Although the Immortals were displeased, they knew that if they were truly going to participate in the game proposed by the Wolf Demon, there was likely no one more suitable among the younger generation present than him.
Of course, they could also refuse the game.
But if they did, they would have to face the Wolf Demon’s wrath.
If the Wolf Demon hadn’t released that immense pressure earlier, the Immortals would have had the confidence to put up a fight.
But now they knew that against a full-powered Wolf Demon, they stood no chance of survival.
Unfortunately for them, they didn’t know that the Wolf Demon was being restricted by Ah Bai and couldn’t actually attack.
All they could do now was trust Mo Qi and have faith in the younger generation.
"That’s right. You can propose whatever contest you want. We’ll accept them all!"
The Minotaur strode into the empty space, his steps heavy.
It was more than five times Mo Qi’s size, making Mo Qi seem incredibly small and frail in its presence.
"Anyway, you humans are all useless weaklings. Not a single one of you is worth a damn. I, Old Niu, could crush all of you!"
The Minotaur’s face was full of disdain as it spoke, making a fist-crushing gesture.
CRACK!
Its grip was so strong and its speed so fast that it actually created a sonic boom in its palm.
"Little thing from the Human Race, if you ask me, Old Niu, you should swap out. Someone like you? I could kill you with a single sneeze," the Minotaur said in a gruff voice, looking down at Mo Qi with its Copper Bell-like eyes.
"You’d be better off sending her up. At least she might be a little fun to play with." The Minotaur extended a finger as thick as a bucket, pointing toward Liu Ruyan.
With the help of the Spirit Pool, Liu Ruyan had not only successfully fused with the Heart of Wood, but her Cultivation had also stabilized at the Mid-stage Void Realm.
Because of this, she had attracted the attention of the Wolf Demon, which was why the group of five Little Demons had been brought over from the Demon Race’s headquarters.
The task the Wolf Demon gave them was to destroy her.
Therefore, the person the Minotaur actually wanted to fight most was Liu Ruyan.
Being called out by the Minotaur, Liu Ruyan, who had just recently broken through, felt a surge of battle intent.
Just as she was about to accept the challenge, Mo Qi raised a hand to stop her.
"Let me handle this. There are some things I need to verify myself. Besides..."
Mo Qi’s eyes lit up as he gazed at the bulging muscles on the Minotaur’s body. "It’s just a walking piece of high-grade beef. Brother Mo will make you some beef bone soup later!"
A message came from the Chaos Scripture: Strong Bull Demon. True to its name, its strength can uproot mountains and its spirit is unrivaled, a prime specimen among cattle! Addendum: Excellent meat texture. Replenishes qi and enriches the blood.
At the same time, in that fleeting moment, a series of dishes flashed through Mo Qi’s mind: Xianzi Beef Skewers, Charcoal-grilled Demon Bull Leg, Boiled Tender Beef, Copper Pot Beef Tripe, Spicy Beef Whip...
’Care to learn more?’
SLURP~
The Pig Emperor’s drool spilled all over the ground.
It had connected its mind with Mo Qi’s when they were discussing their escape plan earlier and had never disconnected, so it knew everything Mo Qi was thinking.
’Oh my heavens, this Emperor is going to feast today!’ the Pig Emperor thought, drooling.
Liu Ruyan didn’t insist. She nodded obediently, retracted her aura, and stayed by the Liu Family Immortal’s side.
"Little thing, what did you say?" the Minotaur roared in anger.
For a Demon Beast, what could be more insulting than being seen as an ingredient?
"Stupid ox, he wants to kill you and make you into soup, hahaha." The Peng Bird on the Minotaur’s shoulder flapped its wings and burst into laughter.
"Get lost!" the Minotaur glared irritably at the Peng Bird and swatted at it.
SWOOSH!
A flash of Jin Guang passed through, and the Minotaur’s palm went straight through the Peng Bird’s body.
The Peng Bird’s form disintegrated; it was only an afterimage.
Looking again, the Peng Bird had already appeared a hundred meters away at some unknown point.
"Such incredible speed!"
The Immortals were shocked. This Peng Bird, with the strength of the Void Realm, actually possessed a movement speed not inferior to that of the Void Realm.
"Hmph!"
The Minotaur snorted coldly and ignored the Peng Bird. It looked at Mo Qi and said, "Since you’re so determined to die, then I, Old Niu, will grant your wish. Go on, what’s the contest!"
The Minotaur had already decided that no matter what contest Mo Qi proposed, it would crush him and kill him during the match using whatever Mo Qi considered his greatest skill.
SHING! Mo Qi revealed his Obsidian Kitchen Knife.
"Heh, a Sword Technique competition?" the Minotaur sneered as a Jiao Patterned Silver Saber appeared in its hand. "You’ve picked the wrong fight. Of all my skills, my Sword Technique ranks in the top three!"
"Come on, let’s fight!" The Minotaur was eager to slice Mo Qi in two with a single strike.
However, Mo Qi shook his head. He plucked out a strand of his hair and said, "Let’s compete by cutting a hair."
The Minotaur had just been about to charge forward with its saber when it heard Mo Qi’s words and nearly stumbled, its foot finding empty air.
"What did you say? Compete at what now?" The Minotaur thought it had misheard.
"Competing by cutting a hair," Mo Qi said slowly and deliberately.
The Minotaur: "..."
The Demon Race: "..."
The Immortals: "..."
"What, can’t we compete at this? Or are you scared to?" Mo Qi asked with a light laugh.
The Minotaur didn’t know what to say.
’Of course we can compete at it, and it’s not like I’m scared.’
’The problem is, in a situation like this, given our status, isn’t competing by cutting a hair a bit childish?’
In the Minotaur’s mind, a duel was, by definition, a contest of direct combat ability.
’Who the hell competes by cutting hair?!’
’Why don’t you just suggest an eating contest while you’re at it?’
If Mo Qi knew what the Minotaur was thinking, he would have definitely given it a high-five.
’Brother Niu, you’re a kindred spirit!’
’How did you know I was going to have the Pig Emperor compete against you in an eating contest later!’
"Are you going to compete or not? Spit it out. Don’t be a sissy, whining like a woman!" Mo Qi said, deliberately provoking it.
The Minotaur looked toward the Wolf Demon with a questioning gaze. After receiving the Wolf Demon’s nod of approval, the Minotaur said, "Fine. What are the rules?"
"It’s simple. No Cultivation, no Martial Techniques, and no other special abilities. We use only physical strength. Whoever can split the hair into the most strands wins."
"Fine!" the Minotaur said. "You go first."
Mo Qi smiled and shook his head. "No, you go first. I’m afraid that after I make my move, you’ll start to question your existence."
