Devouring Evil Martial Arts, Eliminating Demons from All Heavens

Chapter 234 Raising a Sword
Liu Xueya held considerable influence within the Zhen Song Army.

Those who were conscripted by his men naturally dared not disobey him in any way.

Even the veteran main force members, having undergone several purges in the past, are still completely obedient to him.

Although these people had many doubts and complaints about the prison renovation project, they dared not slack off in their actions.

It was only a little over half an hour.

Hundreds of people rushed into the prison, shoveling and cleaning, and wielding hammers to dismantle the fences.

Chu Tianshu then had the seventy-seven surviving prisoners taken outside to get some sun and acclimatize.

In a little while, I'll give them a bath and change their clothes.

Huo Ming also came over in the evening because he was busy with things at the prison.

Chu Tianshu met him outside the main gate of the prison.

The afterglow of the setting sun, like golden scales on the horizon, pressed down on the west and came into view.

Chu Tianshu looked at the street in front of him with some surprise.

Luoyang under the daytime is completely different from the old streets under the sunset.

The low, dilapidated traces on the doors of residential houses, the eaves of shops and teahouses.

After the sky was shrouded in a dim light, it was infused with a touch of warm yellow glow.

It reveals a robust and resilient character.

Those ordinary dirt roads have been transformed into golden streets and alleys.

The bustling sounds from near and far, amidst such scenery, bring a sense of peace and tranquility.

Huo Ming saw that as soon as he stepped out the door, he stared into the distance, lost in thought for a while, and did not disturb him.

Huo Mingcai spoke only after Chu Tianshu came to his senses.

“I have already made contact with my comrades in Luoyang, and then, using Liu Xueya’s name, I will gradually place them in various departments.”

"But for the entire western Henan region, there is still a shortage of manpower."

Huo Ming said, "The plague and evil spirits here have also encountered problems."

"When I replied to the telegram, I mentioned that in addition to sending clerks, headquarters should also try to mobilize some doctors to come and help."

Chu Tianshu shook his head: "We don't need ordinary doctors. It would be best to bring over some sorcerers."

Huo Ming sighed, "We also have a shortage of sorcerers where we are."

"Let's inquire around in Luoyang first."

Chu Tianshu gazed at the sky and pondered, "There must be some sorcerers in a place like this."

Huo Ming continued, "Those three old men from Chenjiagou are very proactive now, keeping a close eye on Chen Xuewen."

"As for the others in Chenjiagou, I have encouraged them to be more enthusiastic. I plan to arrange for them to serve as instructors in various parts of the Zhen Song Army."

"Before our large-scale arrival, having them train these troops is a form of restraint, preventing these soldiers from having any further opportunities to cause trouble."

"During the training process, we can also gather information about these soldiers so that we can identify them after taking over, and then punish, dismiss, or incorporate them into our ranks, so that each gets what they deserve."

Chu Tianshu said, "Either is fine."

Huo Ming praised, "How did you manage to get those three old men so obedient?"

"Sometimes, being able to live is far more useful than being able to die."

Chu Tianshu took out a silver needle, adjusted the tip, and said, "They have many hidden injuries, and acupuncture can only be effective in the short term. But I have another set of hard qigong that can help them guide their vital energy."

“Their lifespan, which would normally be two or three years, could be extended to five or six years if they learn well.”

"Moreover, they don't have to feel the emptiness and fear of their vitality declining every day. For the next five or six years, they can maintain a youthful appearance, and only decline rapidly seven days before their death."

As Chu Tianshu was speaking, he suddenly thought of something.

"The three of them have relied on medicinal baths to maintain their strength for so many years, so their understanding of the medicinal properties must be very profound."

“I’ve written down a few prescriptions. You can ask them to help check the quality of the herbs. When you collect these herbs, make sure they are of good quality and send them here.”

Those who cultivate themselves to become immortals through food can distinguish whether a plant is poisonous or not, even if they have never seen it before, simply by relying on their sense of smell.

Those three old men were actually of different ages. They were all outstanding individuals of their respective generations, and with the help of the essence of the martial arts passed down from Chenjiagou, they became more and more skilled as they aged. In their prime, they cultivated themselves into immortals and gradually developed the Guanyin Bone.

Having them help brew the medicine, and to help control its properties and the heat, makes them the perfect choice. Huo Ming readily agreed: "So, you're planning to stay here for the time being?"

“I’ve already had them renovate those rooms. Once they’re done, what’s wrong with living here for a while?”

Chu Tianshu pressed his thumb against his index finger, rubbing the knuckles, and his eyes sharpened.

"My medicine may not be effective against this plague and evil poison immediately, but I have many other methods."

"Let me let it try them one by one."

The overwhelming physical power of the God of War's Kitchen, and the compressed medical psychic power of the Three-Seven Divine Sword.

It should have belonged to the Yin element, but it transformed into Yang within Yin.

Its potential is enough to challenge the forbidden Heavenly Divine Skill, and the Horizontal and Vertical Seals for refining spirit and transforming qi.

The ancestors of the Ghost Gate witch doctors did not have such favorable conditions.

Oh, and there's also the Nine-Nine Divine Sword Intent.

Chu Tianshu summoned the token in his field of vision and fed the snake half he had previously obtained to the sword manual.

I didn't expect that the snake half could be killed with a single cut, but the rainbow half would be so difficult to kill.

I originally wanted to round it up before doing the deduction.

[Deduction completed.]

Cultivation Technique: "Nine-Nine Calamity Ashes Divine Sword".

The sword intent is sharp from one to three nines, and poisonous ashes from four to five nines.

After eighty-one trials, its brilliance shines brightly, reaching towards the wild geese in the clouds.

Chu Tianshu lowered his eyelids slightly, digesting the revised and deduced content.

The original eighty-one refinements of the Calamity Ashes Sword Manual differed in the first twenty-seven refinements.

The subsequent tempering was merely a repetition of the previous twenty-seven temperings.

Now, with the addition of the snake's half-body deduction, although the ability to control "plague energy" has not been obtained.

However, it also incorporates the method of tempering swords with a hundred poisons.

One can utilize the poisonous energy from the outside world to enhance sword intent and strengthen the spirit.

"Even the most poisonous things are reduced to ashes..."

Chu Tianshu looked at the city under the setting sun.

"Indeed, even the most poisonous substances are reduced to ashes."

Even though this city now resembles a giant prison.

The seven turbidities run rampant, and all kinds of poisons and evil deeds prevail.

Beneath these layers of calamity and ashes, some bones still stubbornly held on.

As long as the rosy dawn shines down, there is still a glimmer of hope to turn decay into gold.

Chu Tianshu suddenly laughed and said, "Little Huo, have you ever thought about personally participating in the creation of a city as precious as gold?"

Huo Ming asked, puzzled, "Why are you suddenly bringing this up?"

"I have a senior who called an era a golden age. Tsk, that's a huge exaggeration. I used to think that things were stable and improving in my hometown, but the improvement was just average, nothing to be too happy about."

Chu Tianshu said to himself, "But just now, I suddenly realized that gold itself is not actually something that shines. It is only because it is hidden in the soil and rocks that its texture is particularly pleasing when it is in contrast to the mud."

"Therefore, only those who break through the soil to extract the gold can appreciate the first breathtaking moment."

He opened his arms, looked up at the sky to bask in the sunlight, and spoke softly.

"Well then, let me enjoy this."

How much of a calamity can one's own despondent thoughts amount to?

If even this current state of calamity is piling up, then we must break through it.

That sword strike was more than just astonishing.

(End of this chapter)