Fire Monster

Chapter 266 No Turning Back

Before leaving, Zhao Guanshan asked a special question.

"Boss Wang, the evil spirit here may reappear in a few decades. Doesn't the Fuyun Dao Palace intend to suppress it?"

Wang Xuan simply shook his head.

"It's impossible to suppress them. Hundreds of years ago, Fuyun Dao Palace had indeed been trying to suppress these evil spirit leaders, and hoped that each Dao Palace would send a sufficient number of demon hunters to the spirit world. However, perhaps each Dao Palace had its own difficulties. Some Dao Palaces were able to maintain the situation, such as Cangwu Dao Palace and Tianlong Dao Palace, but most Dao Palaces were in a hopeless situation, such as your Linjiang Dao Palace."

"The Floating Clouds Taoist Palace is not omnipotent. Since it cannot protect the Taoist tradition that I practice, I might as well give up the Taoist tradition and go straight to the path of destiny-chaos order."

At this point, Wang Xuan glanced at Zhao Guanshan and suddenly said, "Of course, everything is possible. If Brother Chengfeng feels that the evil spirit leader in this Skull Mountain is annoying, that's not impossible. For a price of 500 spirit stones, I can bring you a group of demon hunters within three months to help you kill this evil spirit leader. How do you think?"

"Haha, Boss Wang, you're joking. If there is such a business anywhere, don't forget me. I really want to make extra money." Zhao Guanshan laughed.

"Brother, forgive me for being blunt, but things are different now. The various Taoist temples either don't pay much attention to the spirit world, or they are in seclusion and have forbidden the practice of conferring gods. It's not easy to earn spirit stones in the real world, let alone the spirit world?"

"You want to earn spirit stones in the spirit world and avoid the cause and effect of destiny. This is a good idea, but there are too many smart people. They don't come to the spirit world anymore and don't value it. Why should they give you spirit stones? Don't you think this makes sense?"

"The simplest example is, do you think that the various Daoist palaces really can't come up with 500 spirit stones? Do you think that my Fuyun Daoist Palace is unwilling to be mercenaries? If you pay us 500 spirit stones, we can kill the evil spirit leader for you, but even so, many Daoist palaces are unwilling to do so. What can we do even if we conquer Skull Mountain?"

Wang Xuan said meaningfully that even with the powerful foundation of Fuyun Taoist Palace, it can no longer hold on in the spiritual world. The next drama planned by Fuyun Taoist Palace should be regarded as the last large-scale action of Fuyun Taoist Palace in the spiritual world. The teammates are too rubbish and can no longer be used.

It would be better to let fate take over.

Because as long as destiny is guided in the right direction, it can be truly achieved.

Zhao Guanshan said nothing more. He knew that the situation in the spiritual world was becoming increasingly difficult, but he had no choice but to continue moving forward with difficulty.

Next, Wang Xuan's team of ten people, plus Zhao Guanshan, a total of eleven people set off.

There were also two scouts in Wang Xuan's team who were responsible for exploring the way, and the others followed closely behind. In this boundless desert, they could travel thousands of miles almost every day, and then rest for three to five hours every day.

There was basically nothing to see along the way, it was dead silent.

In order to avoid getting lost, someone in the team must take turns activating the Dao Jade.

"The Dao Jade is a special product of the spirit world. It needs to consume spirit ash to function. In addition to being used for communication, its biggest function is positioning to prevent getting lost."

"But each piece of Dao Jade cannot be activated for a long time. It must be turned off every twelve hours. If the time limit is exceeded, it will attract those wandering spirits and demons. So for the sake of safety, we actually only open each Dao Jade for six hours and then replace it immediately."

During the break, Wang Xuan would explain to Zhao Guanshan that after all, he had spent five spirit stones to purchase the escort, and he had to let him know that it was not a scam but really worth the money.

"What is a wandering demon? Is it a demon without the control of the evil spirit master?"

Zhao Guanshan asked.

"Not necessarily, but every wandering demon has the potential to become a new evil spirit leader. There are many evil areas in the spirit world. We have to take detours through these areas. They are all marked in the Jade of Dao. Of course, the chance of encountering a wandering demon is very small. The most important thing when traveling long distances in the spirit world is to bring enough spirit ash. Without enough spirit ash, it will be difficult to move forward."

"For example, on this trip, everyone brought a bag full of spiritual ash. We started from Fuyun Taoist Palace, passed through Cangwu Taoist Palace, Zhenhai Taoist Palace, and then went to Linjiang Taoist Palace. The whole journey was nearly 60,000 miles. We didn't encounter any wandering spiritual demons or even ordinary small demon soldiers along the way, but half of our spiritual ash has been used up."

"This time we go to Tianlong Taoist Palace, we need to replenish our spiritual ashes."

"Why don't you go back the same way?" Zhao Guanshan was a little confused. It couldn't be that they were really following him.

"Because the spirit world doesn't go back, unless it's a short distance, or you didn't activate the Asking Jade the entire time. In fact, if we find that a demon hunter has passed by in the near future, we will immediately take a detour."

Wang Xuan said meaningfully.

Zhao Guanshan's eyes moved slightly and he understood.

What follows is a long and boring journey.

Traveling thousands of miles every day, it takes almost ten days to reach the Tianlong Taoist Palace's base in the spiritual world.

After walking for six days, the journey was already halfway completed.

During these six days, nothing unexpected happened.

However, when they stopped to rest on the seventh day, the two scouts who had been exploring the way ahead came back with serious expressions.

"There are traces of witchers passing through the area ahead within a month. Boss Wang, should we take a detour?"

"Go around! You must go around. The rules are all exchanged for human lives. Don't be afraid of wasting time. Safety comes first. Now, close the Daoyu Jade. Everyone, keep silent."

Wang Xuan didn't even hesitate.

After resting, on the eighth day, their team really took a detour. The journey that was originally only two or three days long suddenly increased to five days. But it must be said that Wang Xuan's caution was very effective.

After five days of marching, their group of eleven people successfully crossed the desert and arrived at the spiritual world stronghold of Tianlong Taoist Palace.

That is also a skull mountain, and a typical skull one at that.

Before they could get close, they were discovered by the witchers from the Tianlong Taoist Palace. After a brief negotiation and confirmation of their identities, they were brought into Skull Mountain. However, the number of witchers here was a little small, only seven in total, and each of them was a little nervous, as if facing a great enemy.

"Boss Wang, after 58 years, you are still as charming as ever!"

A team from the Tianlong Dao Palace recognized Wang Xuan and was very excited. After some greetings, they directly asked for help, "Boss Wang, you came at the perfect time. You have to help us this time."

"What happened?" Wang Xuan frowned. He even felt a little regretful. If he had known earlier, he would have bypassed the spiritual world stronghold of Tianlong Taoist Palace.

"Three months ago, a sudden landslide occurred one thousand five hundred miles east of here, revealing a basin-shaped pit with a radius of more than three hundred miles. In the center of the pit was a Skull Mountain that had never been discovered. After receiving the news, our five witcher teams set out immediately, but they never returned. Last month, we sent another witcher team, but they also disappeared without a trace."

"But the weird thing is, all of them are still alive, because no spirits died, so they must be trapped. Right now, the Taoist Palace can't spare too many people to go into the spirit world. We have asked for help from the Cangwu Taoist Palace and the Fuyun Taoist Palace. The Cangwu Taoist Palace has not replied yet, but the Fuyun Taoist Palace promised to send a team of 50 demon hunters in three months."

"It's just that distant water can't quench immediate thirst. Boss Wang, I know your strength. You are very powerful. Could you please go there? You don't have to rescue the people. At least you have to find out what happened. Of course, you won't let Boss Wang make a wasted trip."

"As long as you find out the information and return successfully, my Tianlong Dao Palace is willing to give you a reward of fifty spirit stones!"

After hearing this, the members of Wang Xuan's team were not eager to try, but were quite calm. Wang Xuan did not respond, but just said, "Please help us replenish the spiritual ash and spiritual weapons first. As for this matter, I will give you an answer in a day, okay?"

"Easy to say, easy to say!"

The team was pleasantly surprised, and not unexpectedly so.

Zhao Guanshan listened to the whole process and was definitely moved, but he wanted to cooperate with Wang Xuan's team even more.

At this time, Wang Xuan suddenly smiled at Zhao Guanshan and said, "Brother Chengfeng, we have brought you here safely, and we have finally completed the escort mission. Apart from the mission of delivering the jade slip, there is no other connection between you and me. Well, you can stroll around freely, we are going to rest first."

After saying that, he ignored Zhao Guanshan and went to find a building.

Without Wang Xuan's face, the demon hunter team from Tianlong Taoist Palace was about to look for Zhao Guanshan.

"I'm sorry, fellow Daoist. I thought you were on the same side as Boss Wang and his men. According to the Nine Laws of the Spirit Realm, you can't enjoy the same preferential treatment as Boss Wang and his men here. If you're just passing through here, we're willing to provide spiritual ash and spiritual weapons. One spiritual stone can buy one bucket of spiritual ash, and one spiritual weapon costs two spiritual stones. If you stay for ten days, you have to pay a protection fee of one spiritual stone."

Zhao Guanshan was stunned. How could this be possible?
After thinking about it, he asked, "Can I take the exploratory mission, the one that costs fifty spirit stones?"

It's not that he is foolish and bold, and he doesn't know the consequences of his own life. Instead, he came to the spirit world just to earn spirit stones. He also knows how desolate the situation in the spirit world is. When he encountered such an opportunity, he didn't rush to take the job, but was picky. There were not so many opportunities for him.

"You, of course, can, but the reward is only ten spirit stones."

The team was grinning, "This is not targeting you, fellow Taoist, but the golden signboard of Fuyun Taoist Palace. You understand, right? If you are willing to investigate this matter, then no matter whether your trip is successful or not, you will get a deposit of one spirit stone. How about it?"

"Can't you raise it a little more? I mean the deposit."

"Hahaha! Daoist friend is really humorous. I can't stop. In fact, the deposit of this spiritual stone is for compensation in case of an accident. It can be regarded as a little care from my Tianlong Dao Palace."

"Okay! Deal. I'll take the job, but you won't deny it after I bring back the information, right?"

"Don't worry, I can guarantee you for free!"

Wang Xuan's big head appeared from nowhere, smiling. He was just waiting there. Anyway, they would not accept the mission, but they were sure that Zhao Guanshan would want to accept the mission.

Alas, if you accept the mission, there is a high possibility that you will die there, and then resurrect and return to the Linjiang Prefecture Taoist Palace.

So he took the jade slip back with him.

They are killing three birds with one stone.

"Thank you, Boss Wang."

Zhao Guanshan pretended not to understand the twists and turns, clasped his fists, took the deposit for the spirit stone, turned around and left, leaving cleanly and decisively.

"What a strange and reckless boy. He is crazy about making spirit stones."

Wang Xuan thought with a strange look on his face, but then he grinned happily. It was not easy. The jade slip delivery task that had been bothering him was finally going to be completed.

So cool!

(End of this chapter)