Dimension Paradise, I am a summoning apostle

Chapter 593 The Temple Burns Down, Star Lord Divine Heart Dies Under His Claws
Tan Yun was sitting cross-legged on a futon, but he felt uneasy and could not enter a meditative state.

"Could something have happened?" Tan Yun wondered to herself, wondering if she had made any mistakes.

Tan Yun was originally a military officer on the frontier of the Yong Dynasty, but later deserted with a group of brothers due to a dispute over pay.

He started out as a bandit, but by chance, he ended up in Mashan Temple.

Then I realized that being a monk could earn much more than being a bandit.

However, he had been a bandit for a long time and developed bad habits, which he couldn't change even now that he's a monk.

So he would occasionally turn into a bandit and go out to rob someone.

"Could it be that those old fogies in the government office know about my plan?" Tan Yun immediately thought of the possibility.

What he feared most was the government office in Zitao County.

The county magistrate knew about their clandestine activities.

Every time they plundered, 80% of the loot went to the government, and that 80% had to be laundered.

The temple's donation office didn't take 80% of the donations; they kindly gave up an extra 10%, only taking 70%.

It would be a lie to say that Tan Yun felt no pain as the silver flowed out of her hands.

However, in the past, when they needed the help of government officials to cover things up and protect them, they would simply give it to them.

But things are different now. He has pledged allegiance to the true emperor, and it is only right that he accumulates money and provisions for him.

So now he not only doesn't want to give anymore, but he also wants to vomit up everything the other person has eaten in the past.

He knew that there were quite a few loyal ministers who had followed the emperor, and it wouldn't be easy for one to stand out.

"It seems I need to act sooner rather than later, lest things get complicated," Tan Yun thought to herself.

As I was pondering this, I heard a commotion outside.

He then got up and went outside, shouting, "What's all this commotion outside? How can you be so undignified?"

Mashan Temple is a temple after all; it's unbecoming for it to be so noisy.

"It's terrible, Abbot!" A novice monk rushed in, his face full of panic. "Someone...someone has broken in!"

Upon hearing this, a hint of panic appeared in Tan Yun's eyes. His first thought was that his plan had been exposed and that government troops were coming to attack.

If one doesn't investigate, Mashan Temple is just a temple with thriving incense offerings.

If a real investigation were to be conducted, the charge would include treason and rebellion.

There is evidence, after all; armor and weapons are hidden in temples.

"Who dares to act so presumptuously in this peaceful place!" Tan Yun asked, feigning composure.

As soon as the novice monk said that the officials had come, he immediately turned around and ran away.

No matter how important your family business is, it's not as important as your life.

He's not a clean person to begin with, so how could he dare to do anything reckless?

"I don't know who the leader is, but one of them is the third son of the wealthy Zhou family in Zitao County," the novice monk quickly said.

The poor might not recognize these novice monks, but the wealthy would certainly remember them clearly, lest they offend their honored guests due to their ignorance.

All the donations from the poor who visit in a day cannot compare to a single donation from a wealthy person.

Therefore, the necessary services must be provided, rather than treating everyone the same.

Tan Yun breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that it wasn't the government.

"What's going on? Why aren't you letting people drive these thugs away? What should be the punishment for offending the pilgrims!" Tan Yun immediately cursed.

It's easier to deal with if it's not the government; he immediately became assertive.

But no sooner had he finished speaking than he saw a head being thrown into his yard.

Before he could say anything, a tremendous force shattered a hole as tall as a person in his courtyard wall.

Chu Danqing strolled in slowly, glanced around, and then said, "It's just the two of you left, isn't it?"

His gaze fell on Tan Yun, whose primordial spirit appeared above his head after they arrived.

A fox engulfed in flames glared fiercely at Chu Danqing with a menacing look in its eyes.

It turns out to be the God of the Heart Star descended to earth.

"What a scoundrel!" Tan Yun's anger rose from within.

He understood perfectly well what Chu Danqing meant: to slaughter his way through and wipe out all the wealth he had accumulated over the years.

If it was done by the government, he could only leave in resentment.

After all, he was powerless to oppose the imperial court.

But his fortune wasn't tied up in these unknown juniors, so how could he possibly let it go?

"With your mediocre skills, you dare to act so arrogantly in front of this old monk." As he spoke, he swung his fist at Chu Danqing.

If one wants to go head-to-head with Chu Danqing, one must first get past Da Bao.

When the two started fighting, Chai Jungui and the others also arrived.

Seeing this, they also joined the battle.

When facing Da Bao, Tan Yun was already outmatched, and now with three more people attacking her, she was forced to retreat in defeat.

However, his Divine Heart Star Lord primordial spirit soon exerted its power.

Before everyone's eyes, a fire fox leaped out, and flames immediately rose from its body.

The flames forced everyone to retreat several steps, leaving only Da Bao to bravely fight against Tan Yun while enduring the raging fire.

Compared to Dong Da, Tan Yun's Divine Heart Star Lord Primordial Spirit seems to be of the magic type, which prevents her from suppressing Da Bao by revealing the Divine Heart Star Lord Primordial Spirit like Dong Da did.

Either the Star Lords differed in strength, or their primordial spirits were of different types. Seeing this, Chai Jungui gritted his teeth and charged forward with his Wind and Thunder Sword.

Da Bao has no primordial spirit, so the two sides are evenly matched for a short time, but he will inevitably lose in the long run.

Chai Jungui also knew that the primordial spirit of the descended star lord in front of him had not used his full strength. If he did not rely on his own Panmu Azure Dragon primordial spirit to suppress it, none of the people present would be a match for him.

Tan Yun also sensed something was wrong and decisively took a few steps back.

When I created distance, I felt a tightness in my chest, as if I had a burst of anger about to erupt.

With a quick thought, it opened its mouth and, with a 'whoosh,' spewed out flames.

The raging flames forced Da Bao to withdraw.

As Tan Yun expelled the raging flames, the temperature rose higher and higher.

Chu Danqing also confirmed that the Divine Heart Star Lord's primordial spirit on Tan Yun's body was most likely of the magic type.

Therefore, in terms of martial arts skills, the benefits are not as great as those of the Star Lord, but once he starts casting spells, the destructive power will definitely be far superior.

Once the flames had subsided, the surrounding area had turned into a sea of ​​fire.

Chai Jungui's Panmu Azure Dragon primordial spirit appeared somewhat listless after its attributes were countered and its fiery energy was drawn out.

They were able to survive in this sea of ​​fire because the Azure Dragon of the Panmu created a safe zone for them.

In terms of primordial spirit, these star lords are still not qualified. Perhaps only the Crimson-Bearded Fire Dragon and the Treasure Chest Golden Dragon can surpass the Panmu Azure Dragon.

Of course, it's possible that it also has the attributes of water and earth.

Unfortunately, due to its injuries, Panmu Qinglong can only enter the first stage and cannot enter the second stage.

As long as one can enter the second stage like the Divine Heart Star Lord's primordial spirit, what is this sea of ​​fire to the opponent? Just wait to die.

"What divine power! Hahaha!" Tan Yun couldn't help but laugh out loud. "If you hadn't forced me, I wouldn't have been able to comprehend the wonders of this primordial spirit."

"That's something you figured out?" Ruan Yingmei said disdainfully, "It's clearly because you were beaten to a pulp that your primordial spirit had no choice but to come out to protect its master."

"Shut up!" Tan Yun's face darkened, and he rode the sea of ​​fire to approach.

However, the sea of ​​fire could not get close to them no matter what they did, as if some invisible force was protecting them.

If the Divine Heart Star Lord were to personally break through the safe zone opened up by the Azure Dragon of the Coiled Wood, it would be a piece of cake.

But now, Shenxin Xingjun is only a primordial spirit, how could he possibly do that?

If we could interfere at will, there wouldn't be so many problems.

"Who exactly are you!" Tan Yun stared intently at Chu Danqing.

In his view, this miraculous change must have been the work of Chu Danqing, after all, he was the leader.

However, Chu Danqing had no intention of answering him at all. Instead, he directly instructed Dayu to grow to his maximum size and activate the Devouring Karma Barrier to enter a defensive and blocking state.

The two states that became the barrier mode expanded rapidly, and the effects of counter-shock and rebound began to continuously impact the sea of ​​fire while suppressing it back down.

Seeing that the sea of ​​fire had been suppressed, Chai Jungui was overjoyed and immediately charged forward with his Wind and Thunder Sword.

In terms of spiritual power, he far surpassed his opponent, but his mortal body was unable to withstand the sea of ​​fire.

Now that the sea of ​​fire has been suppressed by Da Yu, that is my opportunity.

He took two steps in three, and was about to kill the enemy, but Da Bao was faster than him.

With just one claw strike, it took Tan Yun's life.

Da Bao was able to achieve this efficiency not only because Da Yu blocked Tan Yun's fire attack, but also because the absence of the sea of ​​fire allowed Chai Jun Gui's Panmu Azure Dragon primordial spirit to be unleashed and immediately suppress Shenxin Xingjun.

Both sides exerted their strength simultaneously, which allowed Da Bao to kill Tan Yun.

With Tan Yun's death, the primordial spirit of Shenxin Xingjun shattered unwillingly.

Thus, another celestial being who descended to earth died.

At the same time, a Brilliant-level treasure chest also appeared on Tan Yun's corpse.

Da Bao brought it back casually.

After accepting it, Chu Danqing also thought of a question.

That's a treasure chest dropped by a descending star lord; its highest quality is probably only at the Brilliant level.

Unless Chu Danqing kills it independently, instead of using Chai Jungui's Panmu Azure Dragon Primordial Spirit to suppress it.

Otherwise, don't even think about getting one with a shimmering pattern.

Therefore, Chu Danqing was thinking about one thing: getting Chai Jungui to sign the Mountain and River Alliance.

Theoretically speaking, once the agreement is signed, the person becomes one of us.

So, barring any unforeseen circumstances, the contribution of the indigenous people will not be counted when borrowing Chai Jungui's Panmu Azure Dragon.

The timing wasn't quite right, though, since there were outsiders present.

That's right, Chu Danqing was referring to Ruan Yingmei, the Five Ghosts, Zhou Duantong, and even the Jade Horn Immortal Banlong, whose mount was also among the outsiders.

"Brother, what about Mashan Temple?" Chai Jungui looked at the burned and dilapidated Mashan Temple and didn't know what to say.

“Since most of it has been burned, let’s burn it all to prevent others from using it as a shell company for listing,” Chu Danqing said. “But we still need to look for any ledgers, lists, or the like that have survived.”

Temples are the perfect breeding ground for filth and depravity.

Upon hearing this, no one objected.

Since we're already here, we should definitely clean things up before going back.

As for those officials associated with Mashan Temple, there's no need to worry; they won't escape.

(End of this chapter)