The Demon-Slaying Grandmaster

Chapter 244 My Ancestral Master Helps Me

When the 'White Jade Talisman Seal' was imprinted on the talisman paper, a divine light flashed.

A seal appeared on the Heavenly Thunder Spell, instantly increasing its power several times over.

Li Jingxiao then understood the purpose of the 'white jade talisman'.

The Shangqing Heavenly Thunder Curse was already powerful, and with this amplification several times over, it would naturally be regarded as a divine weapon by everyone in Maoshan.

However, Li Jingxiao, who already knew the 'Tongtian Lu', thought for a moment and realized that he could easily add more talismans, which would increase the power several times, or even more than ten times.

Therefore, he didn't find the 'white jade talisman' interesting and immediately lost interest in it.

While congratulating Xuanming Zhenren, Li Jingxiao easily learned the Shangqing Heavenly Thunder Mantra from him.

After learning it, compared with the Shangqing Tianlei Technique that I already knew, it doesn't seem to be anything special.

According to the original agreement, if Li Jingxiao could help Maoshan repair a divine artifact, he would be taught a Taoist technique or supernatural power.

However, after the dozen or so old Taoist priests calmed down, Master Xuanming simply invited Li Jingxiao to the Inner Scripture Pavilion again so that he could choose for himself.

Li Jingxiao's goal this time was very clear: he directly chose the Shangqing School's "Alchemy Techniques".

In the level 80 map, a new alchemy room and weapon crafting workshop have appeared, although I won't be focusing my energy on alchemy and weapon crafting for the time being.

But eventually, they will begin alchemy and weapon crafting.

If you have no basic knowledge, even if you get a recipe for an elixir in the future, you won't know how to refine it.

Moreover, with so many pills appearing in the game, it would be really unreasonable for Li Jingxiao not to know how to refine them.

You can't keep saying that the pills you have were left behind by your master and grandmaster.

If that's true, how could my grandmaster, master, and uncles have died in the southern border region?

Master Xuanming was not at all surprised that Li Jingxiao chose the art of alchemy.

Every highly skilled person is adept at alchemy, crafting, or drawing talismans.

As for wasting money, it certainly is a waste for ordinary disciples.

Li Jingxiao's cultivation level is so high, and he has achieved so much at such a young age, so his talent must be extremely high.

If we let him learn alchemy, his success rate and efficiency will definitely be much higher than others.

If they could really concoct a powerful elixir, it would be a good thing for Maoshan.

At worst, I can buy it from him or exchange it.

While leading Li Jingxiao out of the Inner Scripture Pavilion, Master Xuanming also shared some of the most important insights he had gained in alchemy with Li Jingxiao.

As Li Jingxiao kept these notes, he felt grateful to the sect leader.

Upon returning to the main hall, Master Xuanming hesitated for a few seconds before asking, "Junior brother, your golden mace looked somewhat familiar yesterday. I wonder where it came from?"

Li Jingxiao immediately understood that it must be because the Demon-Subduing Mace came from the Lingbao Sect.

Gezao Mountain, along with Maoshan Mountain and the Celestial Master's Mansion, is known as one of the "Three Mountains of Talismans," and Gezao Mountain is also the birthplace of the Lingbao School.

The relationship between the three factions involves competition, but also considerable cooperation.

It's normal that Master Xuanming had seen the Demon-Subduing Mace before, as it's the Lingbao Sect's most prized artifact.

However, after the Demon-Subduing Mace was repaired, it was strengthened three more times.

Although the design hasn't changed, it still looks like a golden mace.

However, the mace shone with spiritual energy, and its power to subdue demons and vanquish evil could be directly felt.

Indeed, it is somewhat different from the Demon-Subduing Mace wielded by the old Taoist priest who went to Tianshan and fought a great battle with the Old Dragon King of Tianchi back then.

Therefore, although Master Xuanming and several elders had already recognized the Demon-Subduing Mace yesterday.

But thinking about it, I always felt that the golden mace in Li Jingxiao's hand was much more powerful than the weapon of that master from the Lingbao Sect.

Moreover, the designs of the gold maces are actually quite similar.

Maybe they're just two similar-looking divine weapons.

Li Jingxiao thought for a moment and realized that the Demon-Subduing Mace was now somewhat dispensable to him.

Based on the drop rates of monsters in previous games, although the drop rates of the Demon-Suppressing Sword and the Cloud Pattern Dragon Roar Sword are low, you can always get a second one.

The Dragon Roar Sword can not only transform into a dragon, but also increase magic and physical damage by an additional 30% against demons and evil spirits.

The Demon-Suppressing Sword simply adds an extra 30 points to the attack power against demons and evil spirits, increasing its overall attack power.

Compared to the +3 Demon-Subduing Mace with +14 Demon Subduing and +14 Evil-Slaying, the all-attribute attack is indeed more powerful and has a stronger ability to counter.

So once he gets the second Demon-Suppressing Sword or the Dragon Roar Sword, the Demon-Subduing Mace will really hold no appeal for Li Jingxiao.

If he could exchange some good items with the Lingbao Sect, Li Jingxiao would certainly not mind.

As for leaving it to my descendants, I never thought I could get anything good in return.

Now that there's an opportunity to exchange, Li Jingxiao is naturally happy to do so.

After thinking for a moment, Li Jingxiao nodded: "Senior brother, that golden mace was taken from a tiger demon when I subdued it in Changbai Mountain."

The mace has the words "Demon-Subduing Mace" on it.

However, when I first acquired it, the golden mace was badly damaged, and it took me a lot of effort to repair it.

Furthermore, a great deal of rare and precious materials were used to enhance this golden mace.

After saying that, he simply took out the Demon-Subduing Mace and presented it to Master Xuanming.

When the old Taoist saw the constantly flowing spiritual energy and demon-subduing power on the Demon-Subduing Mace, his breathing became somewhat heavy.

This golden mace is considered the lifeblood of the Lingbao Sect. Back then, although the power of Gezao Mountain could not compare with that of the Celestial Master's Mansion, it was in no way inferior to that of Maoshan.

More than a hundred years ago, when the elders of the sect took the Demon-Subduing Mace to stop the Dragon King of Tianshan from entering the Central Plains...

Not only did they disappear without a trace, but the precious treasures of Gezao Mountain were also lost.

As a result, Gezaoshan has had to keep a low profile for many years.

Now that the Demon-Subduing Mace has reappeared in the world, Li Jingxiao has used some unknown method to greatly enhance its power.

If this were returned to Gezaoshan, the debt of gratitude would be enormous.

At the same time, Gezaoshan will no longer have to bow down to the Celestial Master's Mansion in everything in the future.

The Gezaoshan and Tianshifu sects both belong to Jiangxi Province, and are only about five or six hundred miles apart.

They not only robbed resources and believers, but even talented disciples were robbed.

Over the past hundred years, Gezaoshan has lost one of its most prized treasures, so its confidence in speaking out naturally diminishes.

Gezaoshan spoke without confidence, and Maoshan was also heavily intimidated by the Celestial Master's Mansion.

Therefore, the Maoshan and Gezao factions are natural allies to a certain extent.

Maintaining a three-way balance of power is good for both Maoshan and Gezao.

He wouldn't accept the offer to return the Demon-Subduing Mace to Li Jingxiao without taking any benefits.

The old Taoist priest shook his head helplessly, thinking to himself, "Li Jingxiao is good in every way, except that he is too calculating."

However, from another perspective, as long as the benefits are sufficient, this kid is quite reliable.

However, since the Lingbao Sect has already lost a precious treasure, they certainly won't exchange other magical artifacts for the Demon-Subduing Mace.

Then the only option is to use Taoist magic or supernatural powers to exchange for it.

Thinking of this, Master Xuanming had an idea. Since Maoshan had no shortage of Taoist magic, he might as well exchange it with him and return the Demon-Subduing Mace to the Lingbao Sect.

The Lingbao Sect would then owe a huge favor.

“Junior brother, why don’t we go to the Inner Scripture Pavilion again and take whatever Taoist magic we like?”

Li Jingxiao was taken aback, but fortunately he soon understood what Master Xuanming meant.

The secret passage was indeed the domain of an old hand.

He casually tossed the Demon-Subduing Mace to Master Xuanming, then thought for a moment and said, "Senior Brother, I recently learned the Wind God Technique. However, its power isn't as strong as I expected."

Therefore, if one possesses such Taoist magic or supernatural powers, that would be even better.

Master Xuanming was taken aback, thinking to himself that the magic that could make this kid speak must be quite extraordinary.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "I won't ask what kind of magic you've learned. Why don't you let me see it for myself first?"

Li Jingxiao didn't think there was anything to keep secret about it.

The Samadhi Wind in the game is indeed much weaker than the one in Journey to the West.

So he himself was embarrassed to say that the new magic he had learned was Samadhi Divine Wind.

The two walked out of the main hall together, then rode the clouds and flew to a deserted place in the mountains dozens of miles away.

Li Jingxiao silently recited the incantation in his mind, opened his mouth and exhaled, and a strong wind immediately arose.

The wind caused rocks to collapse and trees to be uprooted and blown into the sky.

Li Jingxiao felt the power was insufficient, but in the eyes of Xuanming Zhenren, this wind technique was already quite remarkable.

In particular, Li Jingxiao only needs to open his mouth to blow, and it has this power.

If he keeps blowing, he'll blow down several distant mountains.

If one were to sneak into the vicinity of Maoshan, this spell would definitely be able to blow all the buildings on Maoshan into ruins.

Just thinking about it made Master Xuanming's heart tremble.

The look in Li Jingxiao's eyes also carried a hint of unease.

Fortunately, I thought about it again and realized that this kid had received so many benefits from Maoshan, how could he possibly be detrimental to Maoshan?
On the contrary, the more powerful he is, the stronger the external support Maoshan has.

However, the old Taoist priest was also thinking that he still had to ask this kid to give Shi Delong, Lin Yi and Liu Hongshi more guidance and instruction.

I don't ask for the same skills as Li Jingxiao, but I do ask that I be able to help Maoshan cultivate three juniors with the strength of elders.

So Master Xuanming thought for a moment and said, "Junior brother, if you agree to help your elder brother, please teach Shi Delong, Lin Yi and Liu Hongshi more."

Then I, your brother, will set up an altar and perform a ritual, beseeching the ancestral master to bestow upon you a supernatural power.”

Li Jingxiao was overjoyed; he wouldn't have dared to agree to any other conditions.

But training Shi Delong and the other two is actually quite simple.

Moreover, Li Jingxiao has always been guiding Shi Delong and the other two; now he simply puts in a little more effort each year to teach them more seriously.

You can gain powerful supernatural abilities; this deal is definitely worthwhile.

Moreover, whether it's a martial arts world or a fantasy world, strength comes down to three things: cultivation level, magical treasures or divine weapons, and supernatural powers or unique skills.

Having profound internal skills is equivalent to being strong.

With the Heaven Sword and the skill of Little Li Flying Dagger, one would essentially be a top-tier master.

Li Jingxiao, on the other hand, had plenty of Monkey Spirit Wine, and his understanding and mastery of the Lightning Thunder Fist were unmatched.

If he wanted, he could upgrade Shi Delong's Lightning Thunder Fist by one level in a short time.

So Li Jingxiao agreed without hesitation.

When the Taoist priest Xuanming saw that Li Jingxiao had agreed, he was secretly pleased.

He flew back to the main hall of Maoshan with Li Jingxiao, summoned the elders, and explained his decision.

Immediately, several experienced Taoist priests, somewhat reluctant to return the +3 Demon-Subduing Mace to the Lingbao Sect.

This golden mace looks just as good as the Jade Shield Thunderfire Sword.

Aside from someone like Li Jingxiao who has no shortage of treasures, very few people would be willing to give away such a precious treasure.

However, some experienced Taoist priests knew the sect leader's intentions.

In the past, these people might have hesitated, but Li Jingxiao helped Maoshan repair two precious artifacts within a month.

More will be restored in the future, and Maoshan will have no shortage of treasures.

So after only a short discussion, the old Taoist priests who were unwilling to return the Demon-Subduing Mace nodded in agreement.

As for the ritual of opening the altar and reporting to the ancestral master.

For the people of Maoshan, this was actually a very ordinary matter.

Whenever they encounter a problem they can't solve, whether it's Maoshan or the Celestial Master's Mansion, they'll seek help.

Or perhaps the Gezao faction, they all like to seek help from their ancestral master.

In any case, their ancestor held at least a mid-level position in the Heavenly Court.

If we trace it back to the ancestor of the patriarchs, then it would be the Three Pure Ones, the great figures who created the world.

Moreover, Maoshan has generations of accomplished cultivators who either ascended to the Heavenly Court or assumed important positions in the Underworld.

If you encounter danger or difficulties, it would be foolish not to seek help from your ancestral master.

However, although the opening ceremony was very grand, it was actually just a prayer and an explanation of the purpose of the visit.

Within half an hour, a Taoist jade slip appeared out of thin air on the altar.

Master Xuanming bowed deeply before carefully picking up the jade slip.

He glanced at it with his divine sense and was secretly startled.

Although the four characters "Flying Sand and Rolling Stones" may not seem particularly outstanding, since it was passed down from the master, it must be extraordinary.

After only a cursory glance with his divine sense, Master Xuanming felt that he had gained a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of wind-based Daoist techniques.

Suddenly, the old Taoist felt a pang of reluctance.

Fortunately, reason prevailed in the end.

Since it was the patriarch who passed on the teachings, if I don't give them to Li Jingxiao, I will not only offend Li Jingxiao.

We can't explain this to our ancestors either.

So the old Taoist quickly figured it out and handed the jade slip to Li Jingxiao.

Li Jingxiao took the jade slip and placed it directly on his forehead.

The Daoist teachings within the jade slip were directly transmitted into his mind.

As for whether it would harm him, Li Jingxiao wasn't stupid. If the founder of Maoshan wanted to kill him, it would be too easy for him.

There's no need to resort to such despicable methods.

On the contrary, Li Jingxiao dared not put the jade slip into the game, as this might expose his secret.

After receiving the complete set of Daoist techniques, the jade slip suddenly vanished in the wind, leaving the elders and disciples filled with envy and regret.

If, like the sect leader, one were to examine the item before giving it to Li Jingxiao, then everyone would benefit.

Each of them secretly lamented the loss.

After receiving the Daoist teachings, Li Jingxiao immediately sat cross-legged and began to comprehend them.

Soon, Li Jingxiao discovered that as his understanding of "Flying Sand and Rolling Stones" deepened, his mastery and understanding of the Samadhi Divine Wind also became increasingly proficient.

Some even feel that the more they think about it, the more loopholes there are in the game "Samadhi Kaze".

Fortunately, the "Samadhi Divine Wind" was supplemented based on "Flying Sand and Rolling Stones," making the "Samadhi Divine Wind" increasingly complete.

Even the perception of flying sand and stones has become deeper.

This sitting lasted for a full seven days.

Early that morning, a dozen or so Maoshan disciples and two elders who were guarding Li Jingxiao were about to hand over their shift to another group of people.

Suddenly, Li Jingxiao opened his eyes and appeared several hundred meters away in a flash.

(End of this chapter)