Minglong

Chapter 268 A Smile That Deceives...

A loud shout rang out, and the five combatants simultaneously glanced into the distance, only to see a figure radiating murderous aura suddenly accelerate from a hundred feet away, creating a blood-red vortex on the glacier bathed in Buddhist light, before crashing into the illusory golden bell.

Boom——

Amidst the deafening roar, a surge of energy spread outwards along the surface of the golden bell. Although it failed to pierce the bell, it caused spiderweb-like cracks to appear on the glacier below!

To prevent accidental injury, Bu Yuehua quickly ordered Zhao Ling and Linghu Qingmo to retreat, while she and Xie Jinhuan launched a fierce attack on the golden bell phantom.
Boom boom boom——

The continuous crashing of the black dragons into the pillar caused the seemingly indestructible golden bell phantom to sway precariously, and the surging waves even lifted a layer of broken ice from the ground.

The monk Xuyin felt an immense pressure instantly. Although he realized he couldn't hold out for long, he knew that breaking through the defenses would mean certain death. For now, he could only twirl his nine-ringed staff and chant:

"Namo Saha Visala..."

The voice was like that of the Buddha in a sacred temple, emitting a thousand feet of Buddha light!
Golden rings then spread outwards from the golden bell. Even those who were not demons or evil spirits, such as Linghu Qingmo, who were far away, felt dizzy and unsteady because of their lower cultivation levels.

Xie Jinhuan was filled with bloodthirsty aura. The sound of the chanting was like being hit on the head with a heavy hammer. His body fell down. His eyes, which were originally full of fanaticism, became clearer in an instant. The blood thirst that had risen to the extreme in his body also visibly subsided.

The extraordinary explosive power of demonic cultivators stems from the bloodlust and fanaticism aroused by their cultivation techniques. The more insane they become, the stronger they are in combat. This is why demonic cultivators sometimes lose control and go berserk, turning into mindless monsters as they fight.

However, if the demonic cultivator regains his composure and even loses his desire for essence and blood, his physical body will not be fully stimulated, and his combat power will naturally decline.

In addition, the Buddhist mantras suppressing the blood evil and demonic nature within the body will also cause the demon to experience excruciating pain as if his soul were being pulled out and his bones were being torn apart. Normally, when a demon is suppressed in this way, he will usually writhe on the ground with a headache.

However, Xie Jinhuan's primary profession is martial arts, not professional sorcerer, so his body is less affected by the blood evil.

Although he was under suppression and had a splitting headache, he did not lose his fighting ability directly under the bombardment of the Buddhist bass cannon. Before he even hit the ground, he flipped up and, suppressing the excruciating pain in his head, picked up the Heavenly Mace and launched another powerful attack on the Golden Bell.

Rumbling--

Three highly skilled offensive experts would absolutely crush a Buddhist sect member of the same realm in terms of raw power.

However, the Zen School was not to be underestimated. Even though there was no chance to retaliate, Monk Xuyin still stubbornly endured the tortoise shell for nearly a quarter of an hour, dragging Nangong Ye, who had taken the lead in dealing with the two, to the point that his Qi Sea was almost empty before the protective golden bell that isolated him from the outside world was finally shattered.

Nangong Ye had been inside the massive golden bell. Upon seeing his teammates rush in, he immediately caught the Zheng Lun Sword thrown by Xie Jinhuan in mid-air. Then, he made a lightning hand seal, and the Zheng Lun Sword, with its entire body emerald green, transformed into a lightning dragon as thick as a water bucket, which struck the true form of the Xu Yin Monk.

Boom——

Knowing that the situation was hopeless, the monk Xuyin still slammed his staff in front of him, forcing Zhenglun Sword to stop three zhang away. In an instant, brilliant lightning formed a forbidden area of ​​lightning pool with a radius of no less than ten zhang, completely engulfing it. The indestructible golden body quickly collapsed under the lightning magic enhanced by the immortal sword.

Without the suppression of the Buddhist mantra, Xie Jinhuan once again descended into frenzy. He leaped past Bu Yuehua, and perhaps worried that prolonged fighting might aggravate her old injuries, he even impulsively slapped her swaying, fragrant buttocks:
"go back!"

Snapped--

Bu Yuehua was looking for an opportunity when she was caught off guard by the sneak attack. She shuddered and thought Xie Jinhuan must have gone mad!

However, Xie Jinhuan's voice left no room for doubt, so she obediently flew back to the two girls' side to take care of them.

Linghu Qingmo and Zhao Ling were watching the battle intently, because the lightning and Buddha light were so bright that they couldn't open their eyes and couldn't see the small movements of the battle formation. However, Nangong Ye saw it clearly out of the corner of his eye.

Nangong Ye guessed that the boy's mind had been affected by the demonic arts, and to prevent himself from being affected as well, he quickly dodged to the side to create distance.

As she expected, Xie Jinhuan actually charged straight at her, intending to persuade her to go to the back as well. He raised his hand to slap her but missed, and then, somewhat annoyed, raised his Heavenly Mace and hurled it at the large monk whose body was radiating golden light.

"The Buddhist sect takes it upon itself to save all sentient beings, yet you have betrayed your master and ancestors, aiding and abetting evil. Today, on behalf of Bodhisattva Yu Nian, I reclaim all your spiritual power, so that you may have made some contribution to the righteous path before you die..."

His voice sounded like that of a virtuous and wise man, devoid of any selfish desires, but anyone with discerning eyes could hear a strange excitement lurking beneath the surface...

Xu Yin was still unclear about the origin of the phrase "aiding and abetting evil," but as a member of the Buddhist community, he knew that Xie Jinhuan had been blinded by "unrestrained desires" and could no longer control his thirst for internal energy and blood essence. Holding his staff, he angrily retorted:
"This humble monk merely coveted some silver. You cultivate this forbidden technique, treating your own kind as fish and meat, extracting souls and bones to nourish yourself. You are no different from demons and beasts. Do you even deserve to call yourself a righteous path?"

Xie Jinhuan was extremely excited under the influence of the technique, and almost let out a "hehehe~".

However, considering that his wives were still around, he suppressed his impulse and instead used his Heavenly Mace to bombard the golden body of the illusory monk with all his might.

"This is called fighting evil with evil. If I don't treat them the same way they treat me, how can you know what kind of suffering the innocent victims have endured?"

"This humble monk is not a demonic cultivator..."

"So you're aiding and abetting evil..."

Boom——

Under the bombardment of thunder and the Heavenly Mace, the Void Seal Monk, who had held out for nearly a quarter of an hour, finally could no longer withstand the onslaught. In an instant, his golden body shattered, revealing his true form, and he swiftly flew backward, raising his hand to strike Xie Jinhuan's chest and abdomen.

Boom——

The golden Buddhist seal struck Xie Jinhuan's chest, instantly tearing his skin and flesh open. He flew backward, ripping a long groove in the shattered glacier.

But in the next instant, he leaped up again and pressed down once more, his aura like that of a bloodthirsty god of war, completely enraged, bombarding every part of the Void Seal Monk's body:

"Let's see how long you can hold out..."

Nangong Ye noticed that Xie Jinhuan's body was surging with blood energy, and knew that he had been unable to defeat his enemies for a long time and was about to go berserk under the impact of the blood demon.

The consequences of a demonic cultivator going berserk are roughly equivalent to consuming a pill that boosts one's cultivation level. While this would cause one to become incredibly powerful and fearless, it would also directly lead to a loss of reason, turning one into a mad dog that only knows how to kill. He immediately shouted.

"I'll take over. You must step back and stay focused!"

Xie Jinhuan also realized that he was being too emotional, but Bing Tuozi had already exhausted himself. In order to finish the battle quickly, he did not stop, but launched a full-force attack without holding back.

Rumbling--

The monk Xuyin struggled to hold on, trying his best to create distance and escape, but he was powerless to continue facing such a series of attacks.

Under the full force of the Heavenly Mace's attack, the Nine-Ringed Staff was snapped in two, and the monk Xuyin was also knocked down by the penetrating force, which was like a mountain collapsing.

Xie Jinhuan seized the opportunity and pressed forward relentlessly, his left hand like a dragon's claw, grabbing the forehead with the burn scar.

The monk Xuyin discovered that his internal energy and blood were suddenly agitated and surging towards the top of his head. He was terrified and his expression turned ferocious and fearful. He frantically punched the chest and abdomen of the person in front of him.

dong dong——

puff--

In the next instant, Nangong Ye rushed forward, and the Zheng Lun Sword pierced through the heart gate of the Xu Yin monk. Then, the sword flashed with lightning and struck his lungs, directly rendering him unable to resist.

Stab~
Upon discovering that Xie Jinhuan was covered in a blood-red aura, with even the characters 'Zheng Lun' glowing white under the influence of the evil spirit, Nangong Ye urged anxiously:
"Stop! Be careful not to fall into demonic possession!"

Xie Jinhuan's eyes shifted between fervor and calm. Hearing Bing Tuozi's reminder, he realized he should stop to avoid the excessive bloodlust causing his demonic power to backfire on his mind.

However, the more severely injured and exhausted the demonic cultivator is, the stronger his thirst for blood becomes, until his willpower is destroyed and he goes completely berserk.

Xie Jinhuan was currently in a state of heightened excitement, injured, and exhausted. In front of him was a huge blood pack that wanted to kill him and even his wife. To suppress his murderous intent was no less difficult than having an ice cube rubbed hard against his face without allowing him to react. It would be a miracle if he could do that.

Nangong Ye noticed Xie Jinhuan struggling and knew that he was on the verge of losing control. He quickly flashed back to Momo, took a bag of Mingjin Sand, wrapped some in his Qi, and patted it directly onto Xie Jinhuan's back.

bang~
The Mingjin Sand is a substance born from the origin of the Five Elements. When it is buried for too long and solidifies, it transforms into the material 'White Sacred Essence Gold' for forging immortal artifacts.

This item can directly enchant weapons, possessing extremely strong effects in suppressing evil and dispelling malevolent influences. However, using unrefined raw materials directly will not allow it to fully exert its power.

After the Golden Sand invaded his body, Xie Jinhuan felt a burning sensation on his back, as if a handful of red-hot iron sand had been sprinkled into his body and was circulating throughout his body along with his blood.

The bloodthirsty evil energy it encountered vanished upon contact, gradually calming its frenzied body and halting the operation of its uncontrollable cultivation techniques.

Thump~
However, due to this delay, the monk Xuyin had already been sacrificed to the Blood God, and his body, Gan Cang, fell to the ground.

Huhu~
Xie Jinhuan's body was still surging with blood and energy, and he closed his eyes to try to suppress the restless blood and energy within him.

But the faint, feminine fragrance wafting from the tip of my nose was like a potent drug, stirring up a strange, wicked fire within my very being...

"Xie Jinhuan?"

Nangong Ye stood beside him with great concern. Seeing that Xie Jinhuan stood still and did not react after letting go, he leaned over to observe and even held her wrist to take her pulse.

The moment they touched, she noticed the man in front of her open his handsome eyes, glance at her, and gave her a wicked smile.

(→→)
(⊙⊙)？！
Noticing the familiar longing deep in Xie Jinhuan's eyes, Nangong Ye instinctively tensed up and quickly tried to back away!

But it was too late. In the next instant, she was lifted off the ground by his arms, her whole body enveloped in his presence, and her mouth was sealed by his hot lips.
“Wu——?!”

The Buddha's light and lightning vanished from the glacier, leaving it in an eerie, deathly silence...

(End of this chapter)