The world of martial arts, the immortal swordsman in the mortal realm.

Chapter 189, Section 204: Demons Gather in Chang'an City!

Back home, Lu Chen went up to the third-floor hall of the main house in the central courtyard. He took the package handed to him by Wanwan and opened it. Inside was a stack of books, including the "Mastery of All Laws and Roots of Wisdom Scripture" and some other martial arts manuals.

Lu Chen placed the Scripture of Wisdom that Controls All Laws on the table and opened it. Dugu Feng and Wanwan accompanied him as they read it together.

After looking through it for a while, all three of them were amazed.

This "Zhi Jing" is less a manual of miraculous skills and more an encyclopedia, with exceptionally rich content.

There are various poison recipes, techniques for making masks, and even the making of aphrodisiacs. The recipe for the secret medicine used by Liexia is also recorded in the scriptures.

Besides these miscellaneous skills, there are also methods for cultivating the mind and nourishing the spirit, which can guide the vital energy scattered throughout the world into the body to enhance the spirit and even increase wisdom.

With a strong spirit, one can command the primordial energy of heaven and earth, turning the intangible into the tangible, and transforming air, water, and other elements into impregnable fortifications for offense and defense.

In terms of specific martial arts skills, there are also many extraordinary skills and unique techniques.

One of the special skills, "Blood Hand Miracle Skill," is particularly extraordinary. It is a unique technique that uses blood as a medium to transport true qi. Normal martial arts use meridians to transport true qi, and at most, they condense acupoints into hubs that can generate true qi.

This Blood Hand technique allows one to use blood to transport true energy, forming various different forces and achieving a variety of special effects. For example, it can freeze the enemy as if they were in a trance, or make the edge of the palm generate energy blades, becoming as sharp as swords.

"Many techniques in this 'Mastering the Roots of All Laws' Wisdom Scripture can be integrated with my Heavenly Demon Great Art. For example, the method of transforming qi into walls and condensing water into barriers, if integrated into the Heavenly Demon Force Field, its power will be more than just one plus one. Also, this Blood Hand Miracle Technique has good compatibility with my Heavenly Demon Great Art, and can be integrated with the essence of the Heavenly Demon Great Art as its core."

"Yes, they can indeed be fused."

Having already mastered the essence of the Heavenly Demon Great Art, Lu Chen, after reading it, naturally knew that many of the techniques in the Wisdom Scripture of Controlling the Roots of All Laws could be integrated into the Heavenly Demon Great Art.

In fact, the Great Ming Sect's divine skill manual is known as "Mastering All Techniques," and its breadth and inclusiveness are extraordinary. It can both accommodate and integrate other techniques, and can also be integrated by other techniques.

Of course, the prerequisite is having enough "wisdom" to govern all laws.

If one lacks sufficient comprehension, wisdom, and mental cultivation, one will be unable to control the many evil and strange skills within, and may instead suffer from demonic possession.

For example, the Blood Hand Technique uses blood as a medium to transport and stimulate true qi, which is completely different from normal martial arts and does not conform to the normal training habits of martial artists, making it extremely difficult.

Therefore, one must first cultivate the methods of mind and spirit to elevate the spirit and increase wisdom in order to govern all things.

"This book could almost be called the fifth extraordinary book."

After flipping through the pages for a while, Wanwan sighed:

"It encompasses everything from unorthodox techniques to extraordinary skills, making it the foundation of a powerful sect and capable of continuously cultivating talents of all kinds. Given its profoundness, it is no exaggeration to call it the fifth extraordinary skill."

"The reason why its reputation is not well-known is that the Great Ming Zun Sect used to operate mainly in the Western Regions. It has only recently begun to infiltrate and spread its teachings in the Central Plains. Before it could develop and grow, it went mad and provoked Lu Chen."

Dugu Feng laughed:
"In addition, there are too many powerful sects in the Central Plains, with Buddhism and Taoism on the surface and demonic sects on the side, leaving little room for the Great Ming Venerable Sect to spread and develop. Furthermore, the Great Ming Venerable Sect has not produced any outstanding figures, and its high-level forces are too few and too weak."

The Great Ming Sect possesses the extraordinary book "The Book of Wisdom," yet it only has two figures: the Great Venerable and the Good Mother. The power of the entire sect may not be able to surpass that of the Yin Gui Sect, a branch of the demonic sect.

This is clearly not because the technique is ineffective, but simply because the successor is not very capable.

Even the Venerable Xu Kaishan and the Benevolent Mother Shafang are not very effective.

Of course, this is also because the Great Ming Sect had too few people in the Western Regions in the past, and the selection range was too narrow.

If they were allowed to develop in the Central Plains and absorb and cultivate the endless stream of geniuses from there, the situation would be quite different.

Unfortunately, they made a mistake and provoked Lu Chen, and there was no chance for them anymore. In the original timeline, the Great Ming Cult was also insane, daring to provoke the Evil King, and their fate was quite tragic.

Many of the teachings in the Wisdom Sutra are quite valuable to Lu Chen.

The method of transforming the illusory into the real, and condensing air walls and water walls, can also be integrated with the wind force fields of other swords.

For example, the Blood Hand Technique, which uses blood to transport true qi, allows him to unleash sword qi in the future, no longer limited to acupoints; every pore can unleash sword qi—this can also be achieved when the sword body is cultivated to a higher level.

However, his current level is not yet high enough. Being able to master a weakened version of a similar technique in advance will also help him master more advanced techniques in the future, just like how mastering the Nine Transformations of Condensed Truth will help him with the "Refining Acupoints" cultivation of his sword body in the future.

As the sacred text of the Great Ming Zunjiao, the Zhijing also contains relevant discussions on the fundamental concept of the Great Ming Zunjiao, namely the theory of two sects and three periods. The concept of the opposition and transformation of light and darkness is also useful to Lu Chen, and can help him study the principles of "yin and yang" and even "life and death".

In summary, this scripture can greatly enrich Lu Chen's offensive and defensive tactics, effectively enhance his combat power, and increase his resources.

Of course, this requires careful consideration and contemplation.

After discussing and studying with Dugu Feng and Wanwan for an hour or so, Lu Chen suddenly remembered something and asked Wanwan:
"How are you injured?"

Wanwan was startled, and her face turned pale instantly.
"You finally remembered Wan'er... I'm very weak right now and need to be treated..."

As she spoke, she leaned against Lu Chen, looking weak and on the verge of death.

This exaggerated performance shocked Dugu Feng, who stared wide-eyed in disbelief—could this demoness's acting be any more fake?

Nevertheless, Wanwan had done a great job today, and Lu Chen was too lazy to expose her. He picked up her soft and delicate body and carried her to the next room.

Upon arriving at the next room, Lu Chen placed Wanwan on the couch. Seeing her still lying there like a boneless kitten, he couldn't help but shake his head speechlessly.

"Sit down."

Wanwan looked as if she were barely breathing.
"He's seriously injured and can't move. I need you to help me get into position..."

Lu Chen didn't indulge her. He sat down beside her, took her hand, and said calmly:

"It's just for healing, so lying down or lying down is fine."

As he spoke, he transformed his true energy into a vibrant, warm, and gentle Yang attribute, and channeled it into Wanwan's meridians.

Wanwan's delicate body trembled slightly, and she let out a sweet, soft moan from her nose, a faint blush rising on her cheeks.

This reaction is no longer acting.

Every time Lu Chen channeled his true energy into her meridians, the strange sensation that made her meridians and acupoints feel like they were melting always made her feel so comfortable that she couldn't help but make a sound.

After enjoying the comfort for a while, Wanwan also took the initiative to activate her healing technique, using her Heavenly Demon True Qi to meet Lu Chen's True Qi. The two merged, generating vitality and healing her injuries.

Her injuries were mainly internal; they weren't serious, but they weren't minor either. It would take her two or three days to recover on her own.

However, under the healing method of the new version of the Pure Yin to Yang Dual Cultivation Method, the injury was healed in less than half an hour.

Lu Chen, having confirmed that her injuries had healed, finished circulating his internal energy and was about to release her hand when she grabbed it back.

The enchanting kitten curled up on the couch, her eyes shimmering with a hazy, alluring light, and murmured:

"Stay with me a little longer..."

Considering her hard work and great contributions today, Lu Chen patiently granted her wish.

Wanwan shifted her body, rested her head on his lap, closed her eyes, and whispered:

"Don't move. I'm still recovering from a serious injury and I'm very weak. I need to rest. Let me rest my head on your lap for a while..." Lu Chen was speechless, but he didn't refuse and let her rest her head on his lap.

I thought she just wanted to act cute, but to my surprise, she actually fell asleep. As she slept, a delicate and innocent look gradually appeared on her face, making her seem pitiful and innocent.

After observing her unusually delicate appearance for a while, I realized what she was like.

Lu Chen closed his eyes and began to refine the tribulation energy he had harvested that day.

The quality of the loot harvested today is very high.

The Great Venerable, the Good Mother, four of the Five Envoys, and four of the Five Demons—a total of ten high-quality Calamity Qi—were enough to push Lu Chen's bone and muscle refinement, true Qi, and heart sword up a little.

The killing energy has accumulated quite a bit, and it's almost ready to be put into practical use.

Refine it for a while.

Lu Chen opened his eyes again and looked towards the door.

Then Dugu Feng gently pushed open the door and gestured to him, indicating that the hot water was ready and he could take a bath.

Lu Chen nodded, looked at Wanwan who was sleeping soundly with her head on his lap, curled up on her side, and gently lifted her up with his sword wind force field. Then he got up and took her back to her room.

After taking Wanwan back to her room and settling her on the bed, he and Dugu Feng went to the bathroom.

In the steamy bathroom.

As Dugu Feng helped Lu Chen undress, she asked:
"Wanwan seems very tired today?"

Lu Chen spread his arms and stood by the bathtub, letting Dugu Feng untie his clothes, replying:
"Yes. Although her injuries are not serious, Xu Kaishan is, after all, a master of the Yin Empress level. Wanwan will have to be careful at all times while following him to find the stronghold of the Great Ming Venerable Sect. She will not dare to be careless in the slightest. Her mental energy will be greatly depleted."

"I never expected her to look so... well, so well-behaved when she's asleep. You can't tell at all what a Yin Gui demoness looks like."

Dugu Feng spoke softly, then smiled as she looked at Lu Chen:

"But I reckon that's the kind of obedient she'll only show in front of you."

Lu Chen smiled:
"It can't be that bad. When she sleeps alone, she's not still looking like a witch, is she?"

Dugu Feng smiled sweetly:
"The Yin Gui Sect is a place of survival of the fittest, where people are treacherous. When she was in the Yin Gui Sect, she probably never had a good night's sleep. Every night when she fell asleep, her mind was tense, her Heavenly Demon Great Art ready to be unleashed at any moment..."

"I noticed just now that when she was resting her head on your lap, her brows were relaxed and the corners of her lips were upturned. But when you used your strength to lift her up, her brows gradually furrowed and the corners of her lips flattened out. She suddenly became alert."

"So, without you by my side, even when Wanwan is asleep, she won't be as relaxed as she was just now, and naturally she won't show her gentle and obedient side."

Lu Chen sighed:

"You're quite observant."

As he spoke, he had already taken off all his clothes and stepped into the bathtub, comfortably half-lying down and soaking in the hot water.

Dugu Feng also took off her outer clothes, leaving only her undergarments, and while helping him bathe, she discussed the martial arts in the Zhijing with him.

Xiao Feng'er would occasionally take a closer look, but she was more interested in martial arts.

……

The next day.

News of the killing of the Great Venerable of the Great Ming Sect, the Good Mother, four of the Five Ming Envoys, and four of the Five Demons began to spread in Chang'an.

As for who inflicted such a devastating blow on the Great Ming Sect...

According to rumors, the group is led by the Sword Master Lu Chen, along with the Sword Master Dugu Feng, Princess Pingyang Li Xiuning, Lian Rou, the daughter of the Western Turkic National Preceptor, and the female swordswoman who once followed Lu Chen in the Battle of Mangshan with Dugu Feng but whose name is still unknown.

The news that the high-ranking members of the Great Ming Zunjiao sect had been almost completely wiped out could not be kept secret.

However, after adding Dugu Feng, the mysterious female warrior, Li Xiuning, and Lian Rou, Lu Chen's record didn't seem so terrifying.

After all, Dugu Feng's martial arts skills are widely recognized.

Princess Pingyang, Li Xiuning, was also a top-notch warrior who could fight on the battlefield.

As the daughter of Yun Shuai, the top martial arts master of the Western Turks, Lian Rou comes from a family with a long tradition of martial arts training, so she must also be highly skilled in martial arts.

That mysterious female swordswoman, who was able to accompany Dugu Feng and Lu Chen in the Battle of Mangshan, must be no ordinary person.

With four highly skilled female warriors assisting him, Lu Chen's battle to wipe out the Great Ming Sect sounds quite normal.

At least it won't be too scary.

Therefore, in the following period, members of the demonic sect who coveted the Evil Emperor's Relic flocked to Chang'an. They not only made no attempt to conceal Lu Chen's existence, but even harbored a secret desire to investigate him.

Although Xu Kaishan and Shanmu Shafang were killed, before their deaths, they had already spread the news of the Evil Emperor's Relic through the secret channels of the Great Ming Zun Sect.

It was also emphasized that Lu Chen had clues about the Evil Emperor's Relic.

In Chang'an, demons gradually gathered, and a storm was brewing.

Ganye Temple.

Shi Feixuan spoke solemnly to an old monk:
"The four wicked disciples, You Niaojuan, Ding Jiuzhong, Jin Huanzhen, and Zhou Laotan, have all appeared near Chang'an one after another."

"There are rumors that Xi Ying, the 'Heavenly Lord' who has mastered the 'Purple Qi Heavenly Net' and returned to the Central Plains from the Western Regions, has changed his original itinerary to enter Shu. He had already traveled to Hanzhong, but turned back and headed to Chang'an."

"And the Turkic national advisor, and the Demon General Zhao Deyan, it seems they have already led their men south..."

The old monk lowered his eyes and furrowed his brows, speaking in a low voice:
"Someone is deliberately spreading rumors that the Evil Emperor's Relic is hidden in Chang'an. This time, the eight top masters of the Demonic Sect, as well as many other demonic experts, will probably gather in one city like never before..."

"With all these demons gathered in Chang'an, the Tang Dynasty could suffer a devastating blow if not handled properly. Rumors also suggest that the clue to the Evil Emperor's Relic lies with the Divine Sword Prince Lu Chen... This seems to be deliberately targeting Prince Lu."

When she said the last sentence, the worry hidden in Shi Feixuan's eyes was even greater than that in the first sentence, but she was completely unaware of it.

The old monk raised an eyebrow and gave Shi Feixuan a deep look. His wise and profound eyes seemed to have noticed something unusual about Shi Feixuan.

But everything is predestined, and the old monk didn't say much, only calmly stating:
"Although Benefactor Lu once forcibly seized the He Shi Bi jade, he only used it for martial arts training. Judging from his other deeds, he can be regarded as a pillar of the righteous path. In fact, if the Turks invade the south in the future, Benefactor Lu may become an iron wall protecting the Central Plains."

Upon hearing this, Shi Feixuan made up her mind:

"Feixuan will go and inform Young Master Lu!"

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