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Chapter 203: Eliminating Demons
Although it was only a few words, the demonic energy emanating from the temple keeper had surged several times over.

Chen Ji wasn't surprised.

The transformation into a demon is like this; it is not that the demon itself has this power, but rather that it draws upon the demonic energy and malevolent energy remaining in the world, gaining a huge boost in a short period of time.

Those with cultivation might even become celestial demons as a result.

At that point, even if a real person were to intervene, it would be difficult to subdue them.

However, Heavenly Demons are rare, and there are few records of them in human books. Chen Ji only found a few words about them in the notes of Taoist priests throughout the ages at Qingfeng Temple.

"In the third year of Jianming, a demon appeared in Shuzhou, slaughtering five cities. All the monks and Taoists in Shuzhou tried to exorcise the demon, but only one in ten returned."

"In the fifteenth year of Yuping, a Taoist priest from Jinzhou lost a game of Cuju (ancient Chinese football). Enraged, he transformed into a demon. He was initially a human demon, but later became a celestial demon. He nearly destroyed an entire prefecture. He then petitioned the Emperor to slay the demon, and only then did peace return."

"In the seventh year of the Dade era, corpses in Youzhou turned into demons, causing a plague, starving people for miles around, and people were forced to eat vegetables to survive, while the demons fled."

……

In just a few lines, the tragic deaths of millions of people were vividly described.

Although the book does not explicitly record how a human demon transforms into a celestial demon, he discussed this matter with the old abbot, speculating that it was related to the turbid energy he absorbed and his obsessions.

At this moment, the temple keeper has absorbed a lot of demonic energy and has also developed obsessions; we must be careful that he doesn't turn into a celestial demon.

It would be best to get rid of him while he is still a demon.

"It's alright, he's still far from good enough."

Through the rain, Bai's voice rang out softly.

Chen Ji looked around but couldn't find Bai Niang. However, following his senses, he looked down and saw a fox mask flash by on the ground.

He immediately realized that Miss Bai had already set aside some of her energy to help him.

He nodded slightly to indicate that he was aware of it.

"Taoist, are you afraid to make a move? If you retreat now, I'll spare your life!"

An even denser black aura surged from the demon's body, transforming into a vortex that attacked Chen Ji.

Chen Ji sensed the energy within the vortex, summoned a golden talisman, and used the golden light to protect his body, enduring the impact.

The vortex disappeared as soon as it approached Chen Ji's body, as if it had merged into the golden light. Chen Ji remained motionless, not even taking a single step back.

Chen Ji felt relieved and understood what Miss Bai meant by "far from it".

Compared to the demonic powers recorded in the book, the human demon that the temple priest had transformed into was indeed far inferior.

Besides, he wasn't alone at the moment; Daoist Xiyun and Monk Zhenru were still waiting in the distance.

Although Master Xiyun is supposed to preside over the ritual of inviting the gods, the priest is in such a state that he doesn't need to do anything anymore, but he can help out.

However, Chen Ji wanted to test the demon's methods first.

The fact that he dodged the attacks twice suggests that he must have used some other secret technique or method.

Without saying a word, he raised his hand and cast a wall-opening technique.

The thought caused even the rain curtain to break several feet apart, as if the flow had stopped in that instant.

But the black energy on the demon's body surged, and he rolled away to dodge.

"What a despicable Taoist priest! His spellcasting is so vile!"

Chen Ji's eyes flickered slightly, confirming his suspicions.

With the priest present, it was best not to say much, so he simply cupped his hands and looked at Daoist Xiyun and Monk Zhenru.

"I would also like to ask you, fellow Daoist, to restrain this fiend to prevent it from escaping."

"nature!"

Master Xiyun nodded in agreement and recast the Qi-sealing technique to control the area.

Upon seeing this, the monk Zhenru also began chanting Buddhist scriptures.

"This fiend has become a demon, and the original vow sutra's exorcism is no longer effective. This humble monk can only suppress his demonic energy to lend you a helping hand."

"enough."

Chen Ji looked up, pondering his options.

This demon can sense things, unless it is made unable to escape.

He can do that using the techniques he knows.

So he stopped testing and summoned the wind to rush towards the demon.

"Well done!"

The demon roared, his body surging with black energy as he charged toward Chen Ji.

He is a demon, at least more skilled in close combat than the Taoist. If this Taoist dares to come forward, he is courting death.

But when Chen Ji got close, the demon realized that it wasn't like that when he swung his arm to strike.

The person before him was either as hard as stone or as ethereal as a cloud, and his attacks did not harm him in the slightest.

Instead, he ended up with many more wounds on his own body from Jin Guang.

"You thieving Taoist, do you dare to fight me head-on? Hiding like this, are you some kind of turtle?"

Chen Ji didn't answer, but just kept using the Golden Light Spell to wear down the demon's aura.

In about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the demon had dozens of wounds on its body. If they were from ordinary weapons, it wouldn't be a problem; the demonic energy within the demon would allow it to heal completely.

However, Chen Ji possessed the power of the Golden Light Curse, which left a golden wound on the demon, hindering the flow of demonic energy.

At this moment, it looks like a tattered cloth being lifted up to face the sunlight, its wounds shining through.

"Run! We can't keep fighting! We'll die here!"

"I can't die!"

"I want to live forever!"

"Immortality!"

The last vestige of rationality in the human-demon mind.

You can look around to the left and right.

This damned, taciturn Taoist priest is right in front of me, behind him is an old Taoist priest who can summon gods, and to my right is a bald monk chanting sutras.

The only hope was on the left, where the priests floated in the air in the distance.

That priest doesn't get along with these people, so he can be used!

The demon made a decision, but did not forget to create a false impression. His demonic energy surged, and he shouted loudly.

"You thieving Taoist, do you dare to fight me head-on? If you win, you can do whatever you want with me!"

Chen Ji stopped what he was doing, and coldly looked at the demon, a smirk playing on his lips.

"You were once a human being, do you think I'm illiterate and don't know you're trying to run away?"

"Who are you trying to impress by putting on this show of fighting to the death?"

"Besides, this area is already sealed off, and you have nowhere to escape. You might as well obediently confess your affairs, and I might give you a quick death out of consideration for your past as a human being."

"Is this the only way?"

The demon's eyes were bloodshot as it stared intently at Chen Ji.

"That's all!"

Chen Ji said calmly.

“You Taoist practitioners are most fond of longevity, and I am willing to use the secret method of longevity to exchange for a way to live.”

Chen Ji shook his head.

"unnecessary."

"How can it be!"

The demon stared wide-eyed, unable to believe what he was hearing.

Chen Ji pursed his lips.

"If one is to seek immortality through the essence of a true dragon, it would be better to cultivate oneself."

"How do you know that!?"

The demon was utterly shocked.

A moment later, he suddenly realized something and looked at Chen Ji.

"I understand! You've come for the River God too!"

"You think we stole your chance at immortality, that's why you're acting this way, isn't it!"

"What a cunning Taoist! You keep calling yourself a villager, but you're just trying to lure the river god out to get his dragon blood for immortality! How are you any different from me!"

"Since that's what you want, I can't grant your wish."

The demon looked at the river, a strange expression on his face.

"River God, run! These Taoist priests have ill intentions; they want to capture you and use your life essence to exchange for immortality!"

"River God, run! They're too powerful. Even I, in my demon form, can't stop them. They even killed the matchmaker!"

Before the words were finished, the wind and rain on the riverbank suddenly stopped, and a dragon-like head rose from the river.

"What did you say?"

The demon's face lit up with joy as he looked at Chen Ji.

"Great! The River God is here! You're all doomed this time!"

Then he looked at the river god and shouted.

"River God above, these Taoist priests killed the villagers and now they want to lure you out to ask for immortality."

Chen Ji looked at the demon, but shook his head, then cupped his hands and looked at the river god.

"Thank you for your help earlier, fellow Daoist!"

"It's alright. Fellow Daoist is doing good deeds, so it's only right to help. It's my subordinates who are committing evil deeds, which makes you laugh at me."

Upon hearing this, the demon froze instantly, staring blankly at the human and the god, his eyes filled with astonishment.

"You...you all conspired together all along?"

(End of this chapter)