Minglong

Chapter 435 Sikong Tianyuan
Rumble…

Heavy rain poured down on Lake Beiming, and rolling thunder occasionally illuminated the endless waves.

Lu Yan sped across the lake, his heart pounding as he watched the movements around him. He was worried that Yang Huaxian and other evil old demons would come out to kill him, and he was also afraid that Xie Xiao'er would strike first and jump out to demand an exorbitant price.

In contrast, Huang Lin Zhenren, who stood beside him holding the Five Elements Seal, was much calmer.

Having traversed the human world for over two hundred years, he experienced the hardships of his youthful cultivation and witnessed the splendor of the stars and moon atop the mountain. In the great calamity of the common people, he may not have been the one who made the greatest contribution, but he was one of the elders who laid the foundation for the order of the human world in this era. Apart from not establishing a religion and becoming its founder, he had nothing to regret in this life.

Under normal circumstances, no one would dare to touch a peak-level Taoist like Master Huang Lin, who is already halfway to the grave and whose mind is still full of the idea of ​​"a separate page for the martyr's genealogy".

However, even when engaging in illicit activities, one must analyze the situation to maximize benefits and minimize harm.

Of the three elders who came from the righteous path, Qixia Old Demon is a given. She's always the one who snatches people away, and no one else ever snatches her away. Her past record of causing chaos in the Wu family is too numerous to count. Her actions are even more wicked than those of the evil path. Unless the evil path is completely insane, they won't prioritize confronting Qixia Old Demon head-on.

Next is the Valkyrie. This woman's intimidation is much less than that of the Qixia Old Demon, and she is at the normal level of the Immortal Ascension. However, judging from her resurrection, she has become the Chosen of the Vermilion Bird God and is very likely to undergo a "rebirth from the ashes". Even if she can exchange her life for another, in the end, it will be a waste of a peak combatant. Not to mention that she is accompanied by Xie Jinhuan, who is "as if divinely aided", which makes it easy for mistakes to occur.

In comparison, although True Person Huang Lin has a strong foundation and is willing to risk his life, he is at least a normal cultivator and will not have any messy things come up to interfere with his judgment.

If the evil path is lucky enough to defeat Huang Lin Zhenren and take the opportunity, even if both sides are severely injured, the greatest loss suffered by the evil path is that two dying people will be exchanged for one, and there will be no situation where the dead are resurrected or one side gains and the other loses.

Therefore, the heretical sects focused almost all their main forces on Huang Lin Zhenren's side, while Chao Chitai's role in sensing heaven and earth and ambushing Qixia Zhenren was secondary. Its most important function was to act as radar to determine the direction of the righteous sects' advance.

Huhu~
The two sped along and soon found the place where the opportunity had appeared. Looking up, they could see a cloud of black mist floating in the wind and rain, radiating boundless spiritual energy.

Unfortunately, someone had already gotten there first. A figure wearing a black and green cloak was using a dragon staff to seize the opportunity and strip away the turbulent power of heaven and earth contained within it.

Not far ahead, there was an old Taoist priest with a youthful face and white hair, sitting cross-legged on the lake, eyes closed and mind at ease.

Upon seeing the old Taoist's attire, Huang Lin Zhenren knew he was the Immortal Transformation Ancestor, but after a moment's glance, he first shifted his gaze to the cloaked figure behind him:

"Sikong Tianyuan? You also betrayed your master and ancestors, joining Yang Huaxian's sect?"

"Ok?"

Lu Yan was slightly taken aback upon hearing the voice, and carefully examined the person behind the Immortal Ancestor.

Although Sikong Tianyuan's reputation in the Southern Dynasty was average, he never showed any signs of treason. It was only recently, when his second-in-command Chen Yishan colluded with the evil sects, that the righteous path began to have doubts.

As for their strength, because the Gu Poison Sect is barely surviving and has been trying to whitewash itself, it has hardly waged any wars against outsiders, so outsiders are not aware of it.

However, judging from the average level of the Four No's Ancestor, he is definitely not bad, after all, the Four No's Ancestor is a student of Qingmiao Lane.

The children of Qingmiao Lane are the seeds of the righteous path left by Ye Sheng and other predecessors, with the aim of preventing the chaos of the witchcraft cult from completely destroying the path of cultivation, leaving no one to inherit it after the war.

Therefore, these people are all exceptionally talented, and their teachers are all top-tier immortals of their time. Ye Sheng is the principal, and the current sect's patriarch who is over a hundred years old has studied there since childhood.

The fact that the Four Noble Ancestor could become a top student and be given a name by Ye Sheng, and be designated as the future successor of 'Taoism, Buddhism, Martial Arts, and Witchcraft', shows that his foundation is definitely not bad.

Although Wei Wuyi's performance was somewhat lackluster, the half-demon physique personally crafted by the Corpse Ancestor could not possibly have any inherent bottlenecks; Ye Sheng led him into the righteous path with the principle of "teaching without discrimination," and his path was almost entirely smooth sailing.

With Ye Sheng and the Corpse Ancestor serving you alone, and you still haven't reached the sixth realm, it can only mean your character is too flawed. You don't cultivate martial arts; you're only thinking about fame and fortune. What can Ye Sheng and the Corpse Ancestor do?

Of course, that's just a side note. The fact that Sikong Tianyuan is currently at Beiming Lake with Yang Huaxian is clearly not good news.

On the distant lake, Yang Huaxian, with a youthful face and white hair, was remotely controlling his clone and Qixia Zhenren, pulling at each other without saying a word.

Sikong Tianyuan, cloaked in a cape, gazed at the opportunity, his face, etched with the marks of time, beneath the hood, responding from afar:

"Senior Huang, you misunderstand. I have only formed an alliance with Master Yang, and I would not say that I have joined his sect. Besides, it was my father who betrayed his master and ancestors, not me."

Sikong Shitang stood on the side of the righteous path back then and became a righteous elder, but he did betray the entire Gu Poison Sect, including his disciples, which led to the fact that there are not many sects in the Gu Poison Sect that have been passed down for more than a hundred years.

Master Huang Lin had actually worried that the Gu Poisoning Faction would rebel back then, which is why the Gu Poisoning Faction was driven out of the South.

However, Sikong Shitang's achievements are genuine. Just as Xie Jinhuan could not purge the Queyue Manor, which strongly supported the righteous path, because of the Gu Poison Sect, Ye Sheng could not completely wipe out the Chilong Cave.

Now that the lightning has exploded, Master Huang Lin wasn't really surprised, he simply said:
"The path of the Corpse Ancestor is a dead end. You are far inferior to the Corpse Ancestor in both talent and cultivation. Why play with fire and get burned?"

Sikong Tianyuan turned his head and looked at the two people in the distance:
"Senior Huang is an elder and should understand that the Corpse Ancestor's original intention was for the continuation of the lineage of all living beings. Now, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth is depleted, which is the fault of the Human Emperor. If there are no changes, all things will inevitably decline."

"This day may be millions of years from now, but if we want to change the status quo, we only have a few hundred years left. The Corpse Ancestor may have killed countless people and committed unforgivable crimes, but that is the best way he can think of."

"I know this path is difficult, but neither Senior Huang nor even Saint Ye can think of a better way out than the Corpse Ancestor. All we can do is maintain the status quo and leave these problems to future generations."

"If every leader thinks this way, and no one dares to be a sinner for all time to change things, wouldn't this world be completely dead?"

Master Huang Lin shook his head:

"People should have self-awareness and not take on things they are not sure they can do. Sooner or later, a sage will emerge in this world and lead the world out of its predicament, but this person will certainly not be the Corpse Ancestor, nor will it be you or me. What we should do is protect the order of the common people."

"If that person never appears before the world falls into an irreversible predicament, the righteous path will seek change."

"The Corpse Ancestor's mistake was not in his initial intention, but in taking risks prematurely, acting recklessly, and resorting to any means necessary. As a result, not only did he fail to change the status quo, but he also brought about a calamity that could have been avoided. And what you are doing now is the same."

Sikong Tianyuan, of course, knew right from wrong and responded:
"I believe that the Corpse Ancestor was capable of this, but your limited understanding led to the calamity. As for who is right and who is wrong, we may only know after the deed is done."

Ahead, Yang Huaxian, who had been sitting cross-legged, opened his eyes and interjected:
"To have reached this point, each of us has our own 'path,' and there is no disagreement in this debate. Since Master Qixia cannot come, Fellow Daoist Huang should know when to retreat. You still have one or two years to live. If you insist on seizing it, I will not mind sending you on your way."

Master Huang Lin's eyes held a hint of disdain:

"You old ghost who's been hiding in the shadows, do you think you can do anything to me with a junior by your side?"

Yang Huaxian shook his head and took out a knife:

"Given Fellow Daoist Huang's cultivation and unwavering resolve to die, I naturally cannot gain any advantage. However, I have come prepared for this trip."

Master Huang Lin frowned as he looked at it, his gaze slightly hardening. The sword was three feet and three inches long, with a dragon pattern carved around the pommel. It looked like an ordinary weapon, but it faintly exuded a chilling aura, as if the scabbard contained not a blade, but a million dead souls!

"A demonic blade that wards off evil?!"

Lu Yan recognized the name of the sword and was immediately terrified!
The Demon Blade of Evil was a divine weapon used by the Corpse Ancestor in his later years. It condensed the Yin energy of millions of dead souls and was so powerful that it could cut a Valkyrie into demonic possession with a single strike, forcing the righteous path to create the King's Decree in response.

The sword disappeared after the Battle of Dragon Bone Beach. The righteous path searched for it for many years without success. Now it has appeared in the hands of the old demonic cultivator Yang Huaxian, which is truly unexpected, but upon reflection, it makes perfect sense.

Faced with such a display of force, Lü Yan knew that the situation was not good.

After all, even if Sikong Tianyuan is weak, he can still withstand two blows from Huang Lin Zhenren.

Yang Huaxian arrived in his true form, which had been cultivated for three hundred years. He already had the advantage in a one-on-one fight, and to be on the safe side, he also brought out a demonic divine weapon. Huang Lin Zhenren, fighting alone, could not possibly be his match.

Lu Yan realized the situation was bad and whispered:
"Uncle-Master, let's go. As long as we're alive, we can always make a comeback."

Under normal circumstances, Huang Lin Zhenren should indeed flee when things get tough, but if he retreats, finding Qixia Zhenren will not be easy; Yang Huaxian, on the other hand, may turn his attention to others, which is tantamount to shifting the pressure onto his allies.

Moreover, if he sits by and watches Yang Huaxian take away the opportunity, it is no different from watching the evil path grow stronger. If the righteous path gains nothing from this trip, and he also gives up the chance to exchange his life and goes back to wait for death, wouldn't he become a useless teammate of the righteous path?
After pondering for a moment, Huang Lin Zhenren handed the Five Elements Seal to Lü Yan, and then sent the Three Divine Gifts of 'Metal, Wood, and Earth' into Lü Yan's body, leaving only the Ling Guang Divine Gift for himself.
"I have been searching for Yang Huaxian for two hundred years, and now that I have finally found him, how can I retreat and wait for death? You may leave. If I do not return, you shall properly lead the Divination Sect from now on. Everyone must die, but the righteous path will flow eternally!"

"..."

When Lü Yan saw that his senior master was preparing to prove his loyalty with his death, his eyes immediately turned anxious.

Suddenly, four gods bestowed two divine artifacts upon him, and he abruptly understood the meaning of the divination he had performed before leaving home…

But such good fortune is clearly an unbearable burden for the younger generation!
Lu Yan wanted to dissuade his master, but given the current situation, it was impossible for Master Huang Lin to flee at the first sign of trouble.

He was powerless to change the situation; to break free from this predicament, unless…

That man...

Although Lü Yan was not a female cultivator, when faced with an insurmountable predicament, the first person that flashed through her mind was indeed that man.

Without another word, Lü Yan gritted his teeth and sped off at full speed.

Standing amidst the raging wind and rain, Master Huang Lin glanced at the imposing Immortal Demon and the rising star of the Witchcraft Cult, and his mind began to race with memories of the past...
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Pfft pfft...

The golden "囍" character shone brightly under the red candlelight.

Between the curtains, red-soled high heels swayed upwards, while the black stockings covering her fair legs exuded a mature and alluring charm.

Ye Hongshang had actually participated in many tours before, and had even borrowed Wanyi and Naigua's cars to experience it a little, but only after truly trying it herself did she understand why Bing Tuozi had become Houhou Fairy.

That brat is just too awesome...

However, Ye Hongshang also had an advantage. Her soul was incredibly powerful, and her clear-headedness allowed her to control the noises that her aloof mother shouldn't make. After adapting for a moment, she even imitated Bing Tuozi, making a slightly disgusted face as she looked at A Huan, who was sweating on her forehead.

?

Xie Jinhuan was slightly shocked upon seeing this, feeling his self-esteem had been severely damaged. He immediately picked up his ghost wife and walked around the room.
"You're still being naughty, aren't you? I didn't say anything when you wore clothes that looked like they were clipping through your clothes before, but now who's the king/queen of this house?!"

Stab la la...

Lightning burst forth!

Ye Hongshang's gaze was condescending, seemingly unwilling to show weakness:
"Who said I can't wear a ghost? I just didn't want to scare you. If you don't behave, I can still transform into a ghost. Besides, I can also use spells and supernatural powers now. I have a hundred ways to deal with you..."

Xie Jinhuan didn't believe it at all, and bounced up and down while holding onto the back of her legs:

"Really? Why don't you try it and let me see?"

Seeing that Xie Jinhuan was unaware of the situation, Ye Hongshang frowned slightly, and her appearance changed, transforming into something as delicate as a porcelain doll...

Purple Perilla Immortal?

"What the hell?!"

Xie Jinhuan trembled all over and dared not move.

"No, no, no, this is no joke. If Wanyi finds out, she'll break my legs..."

"Humph~"

Ye Hongshang regained the appearance of the succubus from the mountain peak, looking slightly smug:
"Now you know how serious it is? If you dare to get carried away again, be careful that your sister doesn't become the head housekeeper."

"That won't do, okay? I'll listen to you."

Xie Jinhuan resumed serving his patron, and, genuinely curious, inquired:
"Speaking of which, your body, could it be an octopus girl possessed by a demon?"

Ye Hongshang's secret had already been exposed, so naturally he didn't try to hide it anymore:
"Just now, my sister prayed to heaven and earth, asking God to return her body, and then she was born. Anyway, it's her real body, you don't need to worry about anything else."

"Oh...so what level of cultivation are you at now? A seventh-realm patriarch?"

Ye Hongshang was somewhat speechless: "The laws of nature are in balance. How could I possibly gain so much power for no reason without affecting the world? Anyway, my cultivation is not high. I just know many supernatural abilities that ordinary people cannot master. Don't count on your sister for fighting, but she can still help with other things."

Xie Jinhuan didn't expect the ghost to help fight; he was content just to have its true form. He didn't say much, turned over and lay on the pillow, letting the ghost ride on its back.

Ye Hongshang, for the sake of their wedding night, also doted on Ahuan. However, after the two of them playfully bickered for a while, she suddenly frowned:

"It sounds like someone is calling you from outside."

"what?"

(End of this chapter)