Swing the sword at the future female devil

Chapter 291 Qingyang Demon Subduing Record

After a long time, Taiqing saw Duan Huaige again. However, this time her aura had recovered to a terrifying level. If she wanted, she could reveal her true form at any time and turn Longhu Mountain upside down.

However, Taiqing did not intend to do so. In fact, after realizing that this so-called Demon Subduing Karma Array might be a trap for her, she not only did not retreat, but became even more interested.

As a once infamous demon, Taiqing was undoubtedly proud, a fact that was evident both before and after her transformation into a villain.

Knowing it was a scam, why didn't you avoid it?
Because I'm not afraid.

Strength is the foundation of everything. When she first escaped, she would choose to run away while fighting back in order to avoid the enemy's sharp edge. But now Taiqing has absolute confidence that no one in this world can control her.

Just like a cat that lets a mouse go before catching it again and teases it, Taiqing also intends to join in. Even if there's nothing sealed in the so-called causal array, she'll still have some fun with Duan Huaige and the old man from the Celestial Master's Mansion...

After all, trying to play with cause and effect in front of her, the ancestor of the Dao of Cause and Effect, is really not enough.

Compared to Duan Huaige's forced participation, the other participants from the Celestial Master's Mansion, including Zhang Zhiyao, widened their eyes in surprise, not expecting such a good thing to happen.

Receiving guidance from a once-renowned Celestial Master would be a huge boost to my becoming the legitimate successor of Longhu Mountain! I must secure it!

Zhang Zhiyao was full of confidence. She felt that with her cuteness, she would definitely be the final winner. Maybe she could even make the old, old, old, old master happy and get him to chop Duan Huaige a few times to help her vent her anger!

Xiao Jiang and Yan Wang tried their best to join the match midway, but they were still blocked from entering. After all, the list had already been finalized. These two suddenly jumped out and said that they had actually reached the Foundation Establishment stage. Who knows if there was something fishy going on?
Master's plan is of utmost importance; we can't afford any mishaps along the way!
As the Demon-Subduing Karma Array was activated, the thirty-odd people on the field quickly disappeared from the altar. At the same time, a streak of red light followed closely and was swept into the array's light.

Suddenly, a glint of light flashed in the old Celestial Master's cloudy eyes, as if he had keenly caught that glimpse of red light. He couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Taiqing was indeed arrogant and invincible, knowing it might be a trap, yet still willingly walking into it. This was the first step in the plan's success.

Now... I just hope Duan Huaige can do something within the formation!

.......
Duan Huaige slowly woke up and found himself in a dilapidated city god temple. The rain was pouring down outside, a fire was burning in front of him, and he was dressed as a young scholar in a Confucian robe.

Upon entering an unfamiliar environment, Duan Huaige subconsciously glanced around. There was no one in the City God Temple, only two clean prayer cushions and clothes drying on the fire, which looked like a gray robe.

There was only one person, which means that the location was randomly assigned after entering...

This City God Temple clearly no longer has many worshippers. The plaque still seems to have the words "Qingyang City God" in large characters. The statues are dilapidated, and the walls are eroded by rainwater. Wind and rain seep into the temple through the cracks, causing Duan Huaige to shiver involuntarily.

He quickly checked all his abilities and found that his spiritual power seemed to be sealed. He could not use either thunder magic or golden light spell, but fortunately, he could still summon his Mountain and River Map here.

Duan Huaige even had a vague feeling that the landscape map here seemed to be summoned by some unseen force, and was eager to come out. In any case, with the landscape map, Duan Huaige felt more confident. However, the stinging pain from his wrist brought him back to reality. Looking closely, he saw the Five Thunder Soul Suppressing Seal clearly appearing on it.

No, buddy... did I break some kind of divine law? Or is this what my identity card is like when I enter this Celestial Master Descends the Mountain storyline instance?
Suddenly, a commotion came from outside the door. A loud explosion of lightning erupted outside, and then a middle-aged Taoist priest in a yellow robe, holding a bronze lightning seal, pushed open the door and entered. Upon seeing Duan Huaige, a hint of relief appeared on his face.

"Oh? Young friend, you're awake? Are you feeling any better?"

Duan Huaige looked at the newcomer and saw that the other person had a refined appearance and was dressed in a Taoist style. The bright yellow Taoist robe was elegant and graceful, and two strands of hair with snow-white hair hung down at the temples. He looked like a hermit master.

"Master Zhang?"

Although he had seen the portrait of this 51st Celestial Master beforehand, this was the first time he had seen him standing in person. Duan Huaige hesitated before speaking, but the other party misunderstood it as lingering poison in his body and comforted him:

"Don't worry, I've brought the nightmare energy in your body under control. It won't endanger your life. Take your time and you'll recover. It won't affect your trip to the capital for the imperial examination."

Upon hearing this, Duan Huaige suddenly realized that perhaps within this causal array, his identity was that of a scholar who had met Zhang Xuanlin by chance, passing through Qingyang Town on his way to the capital for the imperial examinations, only to be strangely trapped here...

Well... a scholar on his way to the capital for the imperial examinations, a mysterious Taoist priest who can slay demons... this guy's buffs are almost maxed out, just waiting for the female ghost to come and linger tonight.

Duan Huaige silently complained a few times in his heart, but he didn't forget to maintain his persona at this moment. After all, losing his identity in this causal array was no small matter, and he would be struck back by the Heavenly Master's lightning in no time.

So he propped himself up and bowed respectfully, saying, "I will never forget your great kindness, Master. If I succeed in the imperial examination one day, I will definitely repay your great kindness."

Duan Huaige, without any instruction, activated the passive skill of the scholar preparing for the imperial examination, "Drawing a Pie in the Sky." Upon hearing this, Zhang Tianshi did not burst out with gold coins like those virtuous young ladies. He simply waved his hand casually and said, "It's alright. For people like us, slaying demons and subduing monsters is our duty. There's no need for thanks."

"Master, your righteousness is admirable..." Duan Huaige quickly followed up by asking, "Then, Master... what exactly happened in Qingyang Town? Is there anything I can do to help? Please don't hesitate to ask, Master."

He was immediately assigned the role closest to Zhang Tianshi, a stroke of incredible luck for Duan Huaige. Since that was the case, he couldn't waste this golden opportunity. His priority was to quickly increase his favorability with Zhang Tianshi and help him suppress the demons and monsters in Qingyang Town!
Upon hearing this, Zhang Tianshi looked at Duan Huaige with a hint of amusement and said in a low voice, "Yesterday you said you would help me, but you were invaded by the nightmare energy and almost lost half your life... Today you say you want to help me again, what... do you want to die?"

Duan Huaige: "..."

Unexpectedly, his character was so weak. Duan Huaige sighed, "A scholar is useless... Master, please forgive my foolishness. I have the will to kill the villains but no power to save the day... I only hope to do my bit... By the way, what is the nightmare energy you mentioned earlier?"

(End of this chapter)