Catching Monsters

Chapter 433 White Impermanence

This strange and sinister formation emitted a black light, as if this black light came from the depths of the earth. Lu Yuling's heart pounded incessantly.

Lu Yuling sighed softly, it was just a pity about this body.

This was a young body that I had carefully selected, extremely suitable for cultivating demonic arts.

Lu Yuling cultivates a demonic method of possession, which allows her to possess and be reborn as long as she finds an ordinary person before she dies.

Of course, this technique also has a major drawback: after regaining possession, it takes at least one to two years to fully recover one's cultivation level.

But right now, if we use this method directly, even if we can't kill the hyena, at least we can get ourselves out of there safely.

Zombies are not a big deal when your cultivation level is low, but the stronger the zombie, the more troublesome it is.

Once the hyenas get close, I'm afraid I won't even have a chance to escape.

Lu Yuling staggered, using her magic to force herself to stay alive. She slowly squatted down, placed her heart on the ground, took a deep breath, and said, "I offer my heart to you, please descend."

"Kill! Unleash the carnage! Kill everything you see!"

The moment Lu Yuling placed his heart on the summoning array, his body slumped to the side and fainted. As he did so, his gaze drifted down to the numerous Zhenchi Army soldiers on the street below.

Then, his divine sense transformed into a stream of light and rushed towards the soldiers below.

Seeing this, the hyena realized what Lu Yuling was trying to do and tried to stop her, but it was too late.

Soon, Lu Yuling possessed the body of one of the soldiers below.

The street below was filled with Zhenchi Army soldiers. The hyena wouldn't kill all the soldiers in front of it just to deal with Lu Yuling's remnant soul.

"Damn it, this guy got away." The hyena cursed under his breath, followed by a loud bang.

The house where the summoning array was set up collapsed with a crash, and demonic energy surged continuously from the ground.

This is an evil creature summoned by a second-grade expert using his own heart.

Their strength is naturally terrifying.

boom.

A gigantic hand emerged from the black demonic energy.

Then, a huge demon slowly crawled out from the ground.

This demon, in human form, slowly stood up. It was a full two zhang tall, with thick hair and well-developed muscles, and its appearance was somewhat like that of an ape.

However, they are much larger than ordinary apes.

"Roar!"

After emerging from the ground, the evil creature was wrapped in layers of iron chains, as if it had been summoned from the depths of hell.

The moment it saw the light of day again, it let out an angry roar.

The entire earth seemed to tremble in response to its roar.

Upon seeing this, the hyena's expression changed drastically. The aura emanating from this evil creature was that of a terrifying monster summoned by Lu Yuling from who-knows-where.

At this moment, the monster struggled incessantly, and the iron chains binding it were constantly breaking.

"Everyone evacuate, quick!" Hyena turned his head and shouted loudly to the many soldiers below.

The enormous evil creature had now broken free of its left hand. It grabbed the iron chains and slammed them down hard onto the numerous Zhenchi Army soldiers below.

The powerful impact instantly killed or wounded dozens of soldiers, leaving a trail of blood and gore wherever the chains passed.

"Kill, kill." The monster's pupils glowed red as it uttered words that were somewhat difficult to pronounce.

Finally, after breaking free of all its chains, it leaped up, its eyes bloodshot, and ignoring the hyenas, charged towards the humans below.

In its eyes, the hyena was already a dead person, no different from a corpse.

Who would bother with a corpse?

The enormous monster leaps off the street, swings its arm, and smashes down, killing or injuring a large number of soldiers.

Knowing the monster's ferocity, the hyena quickly retreated; its duty was simply to protect Xu Xiaogang's safety.

……

Jiang Yun, far away in the capital, was currently sitting cross-legged in a quiet room in the Sanqing Temple, resting and waiting to go to Zuichunlou the next day.

Suddenly, he opened his eyes and slowly looked at a Bagua disc behind him.

Inside the quiet room was a Bagua disc made by Jiang Yun himself. Unexpectedly, the pointer above the Bagua disc was jumping around.

It's like a compass encountering a magnetic field.

"Strange, what happened?" Jiang Yun frowned and slowly stood up.

He walked outside. Inside the Sanqing Temple, all was calm. What was the strange thing about the Bagua disc?
Thinking about all this, Jiang Yun's expression darkened slightly. He pondered for a long time but still couldn't figure out the problem.

Just then, Wen Chen, who was originally going to call Jiang Yun for dinner, saw Jiang Yun's strange appearance and asked, "Master, the food is almost ready, what's wrong?"

"The Bagua disc is malfunctioning."

"What?" Upon hearing this, Wen Chen followed Jiang Yun back into the quiet room and looked at the circular pointer hanging on the wall, which was pointing randomly.

Wen Chen smiled and said, "Master, aren't you overthinking this? After all, it's just one..."

“This Bagua disc is…” Jiang Yun paused, then said, “It’s used to find demons.”

Jiang Yun didn't say something: this Bagua disc was something he used to find demons in his previous life.

However, after arriving in this world, for some unknown reason, the disc seemed unable to sense the monsters of this world.

Over time, Jiang Yun began to treat this item as a decoration, placing it in the quiet room, purely as an ornament.

But now, the disc has moved...

Could it be that a demon from a past life has come to this world?
its not right.

Jiang Yun pondered for a long time but couldn't come up with a good solution.

He simply shook his head and said, "Let's eat first."

At this moment, Qin Shujian was practicing his swordsmanship outside the gate, his whole body soaked in sweat.

It must be said that Qin Shujian was very hardworking. Every day after returning from his shift in the Embroidered Uniform Guard, he would practice until late at night. After the three of them sat down to eat, Qin Shujian also shoveled the food in his bowl and said, "Master, although I have been making rapid progress in my swordsmanship recently, there are some problems that I can't figure out."

"You tell me, when practicing the way of the sword, should we focus more on magical power or on the refinement of swordsmanship?"

"If it's the former, wouldn't it be enough to just focus on cultivating your magical power? Why would you need to expend so much energy practicing your swordsmanship to the extreme?"

"But doing this is no different from ordinary cultivation techniques."

"But if one only refines swordsmanship, how can one fight against someone with superior magic using only swordsmanship?"

This problem stumped Jiang Yun. Jiang Yun was not good at swordsmanship. He touched his hair and wanted to say that he should try both approaches and be good at both.

But I dare not speak carelessly. This problem, which seems simple, is actually a big one that deserves deep thought.

If he speaks recklessly, Qin Shujian might go astray.

"Don't worry, I'll find a master swordsman later and ask him properly." After Jiang Yun finished speaking, the sky outside gradually darkened.

After finishing her meal, Jiang Yun stretched and walked into the yard, but suddenly, she seemed to see things in a blur.

He couldn't help but rub his eyes and look towards a corner of the yard.

At this moment, a 'person' who was two meters tall, wearing a white shirt, and with a deathly pale face was standing there.

His tongue was extremely long, hanging down to his chest, and he wore a tall hat on his head.

It says "You'll make money at first sight".

Jiang Yun's heart skipped a beat, and a chill rose from the soles of her feet. Oh no.

White Impermanence!
Why is he here.

You know, the scene of me summoning the Minotaur last time is still fresh in my mind.

Even after registering in the underworld, it's still unclear what social class I belong to.

After all, strictly speaking, he should be considered dead in his previous life.

Then, his soul inexplicably possessed another body and came to this world.

Could it be that it's here to take my life?
Jiang Yun took a step back. With the Three Pure Ones Dao Ancestors backing him up in the main hall behind him, his confidence swelled slightly.

The White Impermanence was in that corner, staring at Jiang Yun with a sinister gaze, leaving Jiang Yun wondering what it was thinking.

“Master…” Wen Chen’s voice came from behind.

Jiang Yun coughed and said slowly, "You and Shujian, go back inside and rest first. I have something to do."

"Yes."

Soon, Wen Chen and Qin Shujian walked out of the main hall and headed towards the backyard.

Then, Bai Wuchang slowly floated towards Jiang Yun.

When he arrived in front of Jiang Yun, the two were less than a meter apart, and Jiang Yun could feel the cold aura emanating from Bai Wuchang.

"Jiang Yun, a disciple of the Sanqing Temple, greets the Underworld Marshal." Jiang Yun made a hand seal and respectfully bowed to Bai Wuchang, saying, "May I ask what brings the Underworld Marshal here?"

A strange smile appeared on Bai Wuchang's face. Then he took out a blue book from his hand, flipped through it for a while, and slowly said, "Jiang Yun, Celestial Master of the Sanqing Temple, according to the Book of Life and Death, you should live to the age of ninety-nine and die peacefully in your old age."

"However, an accident happened, and you died in a car accident when you were twenty-three years old."

Hearing Bai Wuchang's words, Jiang Yun's heart skipped a beat. Had something unexpected happened?

He wanted to continue asking Bai Wuchang what exactly happened, but Bai Wuchang continued, "But according to the procedure, you are already dead."

"According to the rules, I should take your soul back to the underworld."

“However, right now, I need your help with something.” Bai Wuchang paused and slowly said, “A Yin beast that we imprisoned and sealed in the Underworld has been summoned here by someone using strange methods.”

"I need you to help me subdue it and take it back to the underworld."

"Then..." Bai Wuchang paused, putting away the book in his hand: "You can live peacefully here without worrying about being taken away by my underworld."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yun narrowed his eyes slightly. Could this be considered a transaction?

Thinking of this, Jiang Yun asked, "What kind of Yin beast was brought here?"

“Xingxing”.

"What the hell?" Jiang Yun asked upon hearing those two words: "Ape?"

Why would the White Impermanence travel all this way to ask for my help, just because it's the soul of a gorilla?
“It’s a Xingxing,” Bai Wuchang reminded him in a deep voice, then said, “It is a strange beast that was recorded in the Classic of Mountains and Seas.”

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yun remained silent for a moment before saying, "General Yin, my abilities are limited..."

"One month."

"Find him within a month," said Bai Wuchang, tossing out a crystal-clear black jade pendant.

"After finding it, smash the jade pendant."

"You don't need to worry about what happens next."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yun remained silent for a moment before asking in a deep voice, "In that case, Lord Bai Wuchang, why don't you find it yourself, deal with it, and take it away?"

After a long silence, Bai Wuchang slowly said, "I cannot move around freely in this place."

"Furthermore, there is no specific location of the Xingxing, so my search here is like looking for a needle in a haystack."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yun touched her hair, somewhat puzzled: "Then how did you manage to find me?"

"Because you are not from this world."

"You fall under our jurisdiction."

"The underworld only governs the lower heavens, but this world is not the lower heavens and is not under our jurisdiction."

After saying that, Bai Wuchang disappeared from Jiang Yun's sight in an instant.

Jiang Yun stared at the spot where Bai Wuchang had disappeared, lost in thought as he digested the meaning behind Bai Wuchang's words.

Is this world not under the jurisdiction of the underworld?

What do you mean?
(End of this chapter)