The True Lord has arrived

Chapter 355 Supreme Dao Heart, Armored with Five Sacred Mountains

When Zhou Yan returned to the antique shop in Langzhong, the scene on the street resembled a painting that had been crumpled and was slowly being smoothed out—

The people rubbed their eyes, stunned in the morning light. Some reached out to touch the sunlight, trembled, and after several breaths, burst into tears: they wept for the fear of days of darkness and for the relief of surviving the ordeal.

There are countless examples.

Zhou Yan did not appear here; he remained hidden, with Li Zhenyue and Pei Xuanniao acting on his behalf.

The former was a young officer from the Shuofang Army. He had previously stood in front of the people with his sword when fighting against the Shui tribe. The bloodstains on his armor had not yet been wiped clean, but his prestige had already been deeply rooted in people's hearts. The latter, although abandoned by the Pei family of Hedong, still had the pomp and circumstance of a scion of a noble family. His composure in dealing with situations showed that he was more mature than when he was at the Wofo Temple.

However, there are actually people who are more suitable for this role.

Zhou Yan walked back to the antique shop, reached out and knocked on the door of the side room. With a creak, Xu Zhilan opened the door. When she saw Zhou Yan, she was pleasantly surprised and greeted him as "Senior Brother." Then she stepped aside to let Zhou Yan in. Shen Fei was holding Li Zhiwei in her arms, her eyes lowered.

Li Zhiwei's cheeks were as white as paper, her long eyelashes remained motionless, and Shen Fei's arms were wrapped around her shoulders and back, her knuckles turning blue from the force.

During the battle against Li Yuanying, Li Zhiwei was severely injured and fainted while fighting Li Yuanying for the Human Dao Luck Array. If Zhou Yan had not used his power of life and death to stabilize her life, Li Zhiwei might have died at that time.

Zhou Yan sat down on the edge of the couch and took Li Zhiwei's cold little hand in his.

Although the formation was broken, Langzhong is a place where the human world and blessed lands intertwine, and the remaining mist will take some time to dissipate. He wished he could take Li Zhiwei back to Lishan to find the old lady immediately, but he could only wait patiently.

But it's finally over.

Zhou Yan sat there and let out a long breath.

........................

The Pei family of Hedong still enjoys a high reputation.

Pei Xuanniao, using the tiger skin as a shield, quickly calmed the people's hearts. Then, Li Zhenyue led people to evacuate the people, and Langzhong City gradually returned to its former appearance.

After finally finishing all these tasks, everyone reunited, only to find that they were all seriously injured. Li Zhenyue fought until he was exhausted, Ao Xuantao fought with the dragon turtle until he was completely worn out and his bones were broken, and Shen Cangming had swallowed Chi You's evil energy and had not yet fully recovered.

The best one was Pei Xuanniao. He found An Qing'en while he was out rescuing people. Pei Xuanniao broke both of An Qing'en's legs. If he hadn't been spared, An Qing'en would have been beaten to death.

Xuan Zhuzi swallowed the evil medicine of the Three Yang Calamity Extinction, and was in a daze. He was lying on the couch with his cheeks flushed red, his breathing was heavy like a broken bellows, and he could hear soft moans coming from his throat from time to time.

Shen Cangming asked, "How is it?"

Zhou Yan shook his head: "...No, this guy swallowed about the amount of secret medicine that's equivalent to a branch altar of a religious sect."

At that time, everyone was fighting on their own battlefields. Xuan Zhuzi swallowed the precious medicine, and his own aura greatly weakened.

Yang Taizhen, who was originally guarding Li Zhiwei, noticed the change and quickly arrived. He subdued Di Zhizhen, and her soul was temporarily imprisoned by Yang Taizhen using secret magic. This woman could usually talk properly, but when asked about the real thing, she would only shout something about the Eternal Mother and the Three Yang Calamities, without answering the question.

Pei Xuan Niao looked at the dazed Xuan Zhu Zi and saw that Xuan Zhu Zi's skin was flushed, his breathing was heavy, and his aura was weak. If Zhou Yan hadn't used the [Power of Life and Death] to stabilize his life, this little Taoist priest would probably have died of a mad soul.

With a hint of apprehension in her eyes, Yang Taizhen said:

"...This evil technique of the Three Yang Calamity Annihilation Sect is truly terrifying."

"Its [Blood and Flesh Pill Dao] uses the human body as a furnace and essence, energy and spirit as materials to refine the pill of blood and flesh. Whether it is supernatural power or secret method, it directly targets the soul and the original mind, making it difficult to defend against."

Di Zhizhen was bound by layers of jade-colored chains.

Hearing this, she just laughed coquettishly: "Oh dear, you say we are like this and that, aren't you the same? The Three Mountains and One Sect overseas often send your favorite disciples to the mortal world to bewitch the king."

"A natural allure, unlike us, is truly remarkable..."

"You are the contemporary one."

Who was the previous generation?

Yang Taizhen's expression changed slightly. With a flick of her hand, the jade-colored chain tightened even more, emitting layers of white light. Di Zhizhen let out a low groan, and Zhou Yan raised his hand to stop Yang Taizhen.

"Let her continue."

Yang Taizhen had previously intended to tease Zhou Yan, but now, facing this young Taoist, she had completely lost the courage to do so. She simply remained silent for a moment before releasing the chains of supernatural powers.

Di Zhizhen was slightly out of breath, but still smiled brightly, becoming even more beautiful:

"Isn't that Wu Zetian?"

"At first, I tried to bewitch Emperor Taizong, but my true colors were discovered; then I turned around and got involved with his son, and that's how I succeeded, hehehehe..." She laughed brightly, with a playful tone: "Young Taoist priest, you should be careful of these so-called overseas Three Mountains and One Lineage, they are very clever."

"This Yang Taizhen, who was hiding before, will likely be discovered this time. If that happens, the Three Mountains Overseas might come looking for trouble for you, Daoist Master..."

boom! ! !
Zhou Yan looked up.

Di Zhizhen's smile froze instantly, her pupils dilated, and in that instant, she felt the sky press down and the earth tremble; she saw a divine general figure made purely of primordial energy appear, pointing his finger fiercely down at her.

The terrifying shockwave made her kneel on the ground, her whole body trembling, her eyes unfocused, and even her soul itself rippled, showing faint signs of soul disintegration.

Finally, Zhou Yan's hand stopped.

Di Zhizhen gasped for breath, her pupils losing focus. She simply gasped for air, raised her head, and revealed herself to be a fifth-grade primordial spirit. At this moment, everything before her seemed like a double image, constantly spreading out and converging.

This is the power of immortals and gods!?

The towering, terrifying deity before him overlapped with the young Taoist priest in his robes, making him seem as if he were the core of the entire world, the sole being in this place. Zhou Yan calmly extended his hand and placed it before Di Zhizhen:
"Antidote."

Di Zhizhen's face turned deathly pale, yet she still smiled charmingly:
"If it were poisonous, there would be an antidote. This treasure can allow mortals to meet supreme gods. How could it be poison that needs an antidote?"

"It is enough that he receives the call of the Eternal Mother."

Zhou Yan replied: "Three—"

Di Zhizhen was stunned: "Huh? What did you say?"

"two."

Strands of golden primordial energy emanated from Zhou Yan's body, almost instantly transforming into his true Dharma form. His hair flew wildly, and his power, which had reached the limit of the fourth rank, shone brightly in all directions.

Di Zhizhen felt a sharp pain in her chest, and then, swords and knives came slashing down, their attacks ruthless. Her brow, throat, neck, and abdomen were all pierced and cut by sharp blades, turning her into a pulp.

"Ahhhhh!!!!"

Di Zhizhen let out a scream, her face turned completely pale, and her whole body trembled.

Zhou Yan raised his finger and said, "One."

As his finger fell, Di Zhizhen screamed, "I'll talk, I'll talk, I'll talk! Don't kill me, don't kill me..." Zhou Yan calmly lowered his eyes and put down his palm. What he had just used was the characteristic of a fifth-grade Dao Foundation.

The Warlord's Divine Power can inject murderous aura into the opponent's soul. The more intense and fierce the killing intent, the stronger the suppression. From the perspective of the soul, it is almost as if the opponent will personally experience the fate of being killed.

Di Zhizhen's voice trembled as she said, "...This is the [Blood and Flesh Pill Dao] of my lineage. It uses all kinds of good medicines. Taking a small amount can be beneficial, but it can also lead to addiction without you even realizing it."

"Once you've swallowed it, you can't help but want to swallow it a second time."

"The more you eat, the stronger the feeling of pleasure becomes, and the more regrets you will have afterwards."

Zhou Yan slightly raised his finger, and Di Zhizhen was startled, her voice quickening involuntarily: "So there really is no antidote, only that as long as your Dao heart is strong enough that you don't move or waver before your body naturally dissolves the medicine's effects, you can do it."

As she spoke, her voice grew softer and softer.

Everyone knows how wicked the effects of the secret medicines of such sects are. True disciples might be able to withstand them, but Xuanzhuzi is a lustful and impatient Taoist doctor whose Taoist heart is not very stable to begin with.

But this was their only chance, and no one could afford to give up. So everyone called out to him, bringing up various things from the past, hoping to wake him up, but it was obviously no use. The heat from the medicine had already spread to Xuan Zhuzi's limbs and bones.

If things continue like this, even if Xuan Zhuzi survives thanks to his power over life and death, he will become a madman.

When everyone was at a loss.

Pei Xuan Niao looked at the suffering young Taoist priest, gritted his teeth, and grabbed Xuan Zhu Zi's arm. He felt the intense pain surge back, and Pei Xuan Niao almost let go, but he held on tightly. He took a deep breath and said:

"Do you know Pingkang Ward in Chang'an? All the beauties in the world are in Chang'an, and all the courtesans in Chang'an are in Pingkang Ward. Countless literati and scholars used to be here. According to legend, the woman that Lu Zu liked was also here."

"How about it? When we get back to Chang'an, I'll treat you to Pingkang Ward!"

"I'll pay."

Pei Xuan Niao said these words with a flushed face.

As scions of prominent families, they were strictly forbidden from entering such places. For him to say such a thing now was to utterly humiliate him. Xuan Zhuzi's eyelids twitched.

Zhou Yan instantly caught this sign.

This is the best news we've had in the last few days. It means that Xuan Zhuzi, who was previously addicted to the drug, has finally begun to struggle and recover. Zhou Yan immediately appeared beside Xuan Zhuzi and placed his hand directly on her shoulder.

The powerful and boundless wood-attribute energy surged and flowed into Xuanzhuzi's body.

The shockwave from the explosion made Di Zhizhen's face tremble.

This is... wood-attribute elemental energy?!

But wasn't he a military strategist?! How could that be!
Zhou Yan used his own cultivation to help Xuan Zhuzi stabilize her mind, while Pei Xuan Niao didn't care that the face of the Pei family of Hedong had been trampled on.

He was overjoyed and said, "How is it, Xuanzhuzi? You're all well now that you've woken up. I'll get you ten, twenty courtesans. I'll spend all my own money. Whichever courtesan you like, I'll invite her!"

Xuan Zhuzi's eyelids twitched rapidly.

This means the kid is starting to struggle.

Di Zhizhen was somewhat incredulous—of course, at this moment she didn't want Xuan Zhuzi to die; on the contrary, for her own life, she hoped Xuan Zhuzi could wake up. But this scene still shocked her.

This entire branch altar's worth of material, with a purity level that could even corrupt a six-tusked dragon elephant, and this guy is still able to struggle?!
But no matter what Pei Xuan Niao said, Xuan Zhu Zi only moved his eyes.

Just when everyone was at a loss, Xu Zhilan blinked, leaned forward, cleared her throat, her expression suddenly complicated, but she made up her mind and suddenly called out in a tense tone:

"Master, something terrible has happened! Someone has fallen seriously ill."

"Yes, it is Wang Wan'er, the daughter of Wang Boze."

"She's still breathing, but right now, only someone from the Medicine King's lineage can save her—only you can save her!!!"

Pei Xuan Niao's voice was almost hoarse as he said, "Is this...is this going to work?!"

"...I know this Taoist priest has seen that little girl, but he isn't..."

Snapped!
Suddenly, a hand pressed down on Pei Xuanniao's arm, gripping it tightly. The Taoist priest, who had been slumped there, opened his eyes wide, his pupils bloodshot, and his voice hoarse as he asked, "Where... am I!"

For a moment, the whole room fell into a deathly silence.

Pei Xuan Niao stared in disbelief at Xuan Zhu Zi, who was struggling to sit up and panting heavily. Xuan Zhu Zi said slowly and deliberately, "Where is she? Cough cough, take me there..." He let go of her hand and tried to get up, but almost fell down.

"Where?"

A complex expression appeared on Xu Zhilan's face as she said softly:

"The girl's father died fighting the white ape... They were buried in their original home..."

"I'm sorry, Daoist Xuanzhu, I just..."

Xuan Zhuzi opened his mouth, then fell heavily to the ground. After a moment of silence, he said:

"...What a pity."

Anyone could sense Xuan Zhuzi's sorrow and helpless pain; it was the pure divine will of a healer. He said softly, "...You said I came to save you, but in reality, it seems she saved me."

"Ha...why? Why did she come here?"

Xuan Zhuzi left with this sigh and slowly closed his eyes.

Pei Xuan Niao was shocked and jumped onto the bed. With his left and right hands, which were used to holding swords, he pried open Xuan Zhu Zi's eyelids and shouted, "You brat, wake up! Don't sleep! I finally managed to wake you up. If you sleep again, we're doomed!"

Xuan Zhuzi did not answer, but instead tremblingly raised one finger.

Pei Xuan Niao grabbed his hand and said, "Get up, don't sleep."

"I'm listening to what you have to say."

Xuan Zhuzi's lips parted, and Pei Xuan Niao leaned down, bringing his ear close:
"Taoist priests, Taoist priests are not allowed to go to brothels."

"Do you have a younger sister? I don't mind..."

Pei Xuanniao was stunned.

Then, the boy's face visibly flushed red.

“Blank!!!”

…………

After the adventure, Xuan Zhuzi managed to regain some of his true spirit. Zhou Yan used his innate wood elemental energy to stabilize Xuan Zhuzi's mind. As he strolled out, he saw the scenery of Langzhong and felt somewhat dazed.

Ancient gods and demons, Gonggong the water god, the Eternal Mother, and the Three Yang Calamity Annihilation.

One terrifying being after another appeared. Compared to them, even the Master of the Azure Netherworld seemed kind and benevolent. However, it was time to settle accounts with them one by one.

Zhou Yan clenched his hands, a thought flashing through his mind.

The divine weapon is now complete.

Once this realm restores its connection with the human realm and Li Zhiwei is sent back to Mount Li, they will go to Mount Tai. His armor is still enshrined there. The divine weapon is complete; how can it be without armor?

At this point, one should be able to control their limbs as easily as using their own!

........................

Meanwhile, inside the palace at the summit of Mount Zhongyue.

The Heavenly King stroked his long beard, his gaze sweeping over the True Lords of the Northern and Southern Mountains. His tone was casual and probing as he said, "I've heard that the Lord of Mount Tai hasn't responded to his priests for quite some time. Do you think... the Lord of Mount Tai has fallen into slumber once again?"

The True Lords of the Northern and Southern Mountains were stunned, exchanged a glance, and said:
"...Central Heavenly King, what do you have to say?"

"It's better to speak frankly."

The Heavenly King smiled, his long beard swaying gently with his breath. He extended his hand, inviting the two True Lords to have some tea, and said, "How about we make a trip to Mount Dongyue? If the Prefect is still here, we'll go and pay our respects; if the Prefect is not here..."

His gaze swept over the two of them, carrying a subtle ripple of emotion, and he smiled kindly:

"Then it's time to bring back the few pieces of clothing we left on Mount Tai back then."

(End of this chapter)