Exorcism

Among the nine great systems, only Wangshan Mountain has remained almost unchanged: the valley is still filled with nebula trees, and the various buildings on the surrounding cliffs are still there. Mu Xingqiu and Yang Qingyin can even recognize the rooms they once lived in at a glance.

The half-demon riding the bear did not adopt the surname Ma, and called himself Li Qingzhu. He was a disciple of Wangshan in the past, but failed to condense the elixir. After serving in Wangshan for ten years, he chose to return to his hometown. While running for life, he did not give up his practice. Even so, , he still slowly retreated from Huotong Santian to Dongkai Qiqiao. After another thirty years, he was able to return to Wangshan when he was fifty-five years old.

"Nothing has changed." He said, standing on the steep cliff plank road, pointing to an area on the opposite side of the valley, "That's Qiulin Garden, which is similar to Pangshan Zhiyong. We call it the Broom Shed, and I'm staying there. After ten years, I cleaned fallen leaves, picked up seeds, and used all my free time to practice, but I still failed. I heard that both of you have stayed at the Zhiyong Institute?"

"The person you are interested in is him. I condensed the elixir before I went to the institute." Yang Qingyin said coldly, "Can I walk around?"

"Please, but don't go into the valley, for the reason you know very well."

Every nebula tree in the valley is possessed by a demon, and provoking them will not end well. Yang Qingyin did not answer and walked down the plank road, followed by Black Phoenix.

Yin Buchen carried Fei Xiao on his back and looked at Yang Qingyin's back in surprise. Although he did not agree with her behavior, he admired her courage.

"It must be difficult to condense elixir in Zhiyong, right?" Li Qingzhu was very interested in this topic.

"Well, it's difficult. What we lack is not hard work or elixirs, but confidence." Mu Xingqiu felt that Li Qingzhu was different from other half-demon.

"Yes, you are right. When I look back at those years, I understand where I went wrong: I practiced very hard, even harder than in the first three years of joining Wangshan, and I tried every means to get some results. No matter how hard they work on the surface, Qiulinyuan disciples can't get rid of one thought in their hearts: everything is in vain, hard work cannot make up for their shortcomings, and they are just doing it for outsiders to see. The trick is vanity causing trouble, and vanity is one of the taboos of Ning Dan.

Li Qingzhu took the lead and came to a platform that jutted out of the cliff. There was a simple pavilion built here. Looking down from the railing, he could see the whole valley. The nebula trees were different, even in different seasons, colorful, and the mountain wind swept through them. Passed by, there was a rustling sound, and there was no trace of the demonic atmosphere.

Yang Qingyin's figure flashed on the plank road and disappeared among the houses. The black phoenix above her head could mark her position. She was getting closer and closer to the bottom of the valley.

Yin Buchen glanced at Mu Xingqiu and found it difficult to understand his composure.

Li Qingzhu was still unfinished and continued: "This is why it is easy for Taoist disciples to condense elixirs. They have lived in Taoism since childhood, and their self-confidence has been engraved in their bones. Condensing elixirs is not a problem for them at all. Whether they can become high-level Taoist priests above the Xingluo realm That’s their threshold.”

Mu Xingqiu didn't say anything. He was looking at the nebula trees in the valley. He saw more than Yin Buchen and Li Qingzhu. For example, only he could see the seeds floating in the air. They had not turned black yet, and they were close to each other. Transparent, exuding a faint halo.

Mu Xingqiu clearly remembered the last time he saw the seeds of the Nebula Tree. It was dark night and the light of the seeds was more obvious. They lined up and fought in the air, fighting for the chance to take root only once every few years. Now, the seeds have become peaceful, all connected in a line, circling around in the air, branching out into a large number of branches, connected to the mother tree on the ground.

Li Qingzhu didn't expect an answer and just kept talking, "Why doesn't Daotong give ordinary disciples more opportunities? This is what I always think is unfair. If they take their children to Daotong as soon as they discover Daogen, let them Growing up with Dao Tong's children would definitely lead to a completely different outcome. But Dao Tong feels that this is too troublesome. They despise mortals deeply, even to the point of disdain to show them. What's the use of mortals? Taoist priests serve as well-dressed slaves.”

"Hey, this is the same as my job." Yin Buchen was very happy to join in, "When I was with Laojun in the past, although I was worried about being eaten every day, I was indeed 'well-dressed', how many big demons They lined up to flatter me and inquired about Laojun's preferences. Alas, the good days always go away and never come back. The big demon pleases him.

Li Qingzhu looked at the half-demon coldly, his eyes full of disgust, as if he saw a fly landing on his favorite food.

"Mortals are indeed of no use." Yin Buchen said enthusiastically. The only people worthy of his attention were Mu Xingqiu, Yang Qingyin, and Li Qingzhu, who was just a whiny half-demon. "The demon clan is full of treasures." , human beings can't. Only powerful magic, such as physical sacrifices, can use human blood. I heard Laojun say that humans are actually the descendants of the demon clan, which only shows that one generation is inferior to the other. "

Yin Buchen chattered endlessly, and Li Qingzhu couldn't get a word in. Only Mu Xingqiu could interrupt him.

Mu Xingqiu turned directly to Li Qingzhu, "Did you live to become a half-demon?"

A smile appeared on Li Qingzhu's lips, "I don't need death to change my mind. I traveled thousands of miles and voluntarily surrendered to the demons, just to experience the mystery of magic for myself, and finally got my wish. I hate the injustice of Taoism, but I can understand Taoist priests Of arrogance, the spell will make you a different species, higher than all living beings, just like humans are higher than beasts.”

"The demon race is also higher than the beasts, and a little higher than humans." Yin Buchen corrected.

No one paid attention to him. Li Qingzhu lowered his gaze, "There are too many wild beasts, which have destroyed the balance of the world. The number must be greatly reduced. This is what the demons and Taoism are doing. The Taoism is very hypocritical, so the demons have no choice but to take over."

"Do the beasts you are talking about refer to demons and humans?" Yin Buchen could always interject, "I also think there are too many, but we can't kill them all. We should draw a line, such as having the strength of a medium demon or above. Those who have a long family history should stay, such as the demon clan who have a long family history should also stay..."

Li Qingzhu raised his eyes and stared at Mu Xingqiu, "What is the meaning of everything you have done? You can choose to join either side of Demon and Tao, or even stand on your own, but you have spent all your efforts to protect a group of people who are not worth protecting. It is impossible to preserve living beings like ants. One group is eliminated to make the remaining ones of higher quality.”

Mu Xingqiu smiled, "I can't help it, ants sometimes bite people. I'm used to being an ant. If I can't detach myself, I can't even stay in the Taoist clan, let alone the demon clan." Mu Xingqiu pointed to the sky, " The time is coming."

Li Qingzhu stared at Mu Xingqiu for a while, then bowed slightly and said, "Please forgive me for overestimating my capabilities."

"We are all doing what we have to do."

Mu Xingqiu nodded.

Yin Buchen put down Feixiao on his back and looked around. Feixiao stretched out his neck, almost as tall as Yin Buchen, and also looked around. It was quiet among the cliffs. There were many houses, and there seemed to be no residents, not even Li Qingzhu. He disappeared quickly, as if he was avoiding something.

Yang Qingyin came back, "There is no half-demon, and there is no formation. It seems that the demons want a fair fight."

Mu Xingqiu turned around and said, "Promise me something."

Yang Qingyin remained silent, while Yin Buchen, who was standing aside, was filled with anxiety and even wanted to agree for her.

"Why?" she asked.

"Because of our son, because I still have a body in the Zhibu Kingdom." Mu Xingqiu blinked.

"Yes, Dao Zun still has a spare body, but we don't have one." Yin Buchen couldn't bear it anymore. He knew Mu Xingqiu's intention.

Yang Qingyin reluctantly nodded, "Don't forget, your soul is the only one."

Flea, who had been following Mu Xingqiu, walked to Yang Qingyin. A faint light shone between the two corners. Yin Buchen hurriedly walked over and stood on the other side of Flea. Feixiao retracted his neck, and his four legs were more flexible than Yin Buchen. Shen also approached Qilin first.

Mu Xingqiu wanted to engage in a dedicated battle with the demons, and he hoped that Yang Qingyin could escape when necessary.

Flea is already prepared. Yang Qingyin, Hei Huang, Yin Buchen, and Fei Xiao only need to cooperate in casting spells. Whether they can successfully escape is another matter.

The thin darkness of night shrouded Wangshan Mountain, but the 33,000 nebula trees in the valley were even more beautiful, and the seeds floating in the air were even brighter, even Yin Buchen could see them.

"Tao Zun, if it's too late, or if you think it's necessary, please keep your promise and set aside a little time to kill me. I can't do it myself." Yin Buchen cried sadly, and his eyes became even more moist. He knew that he would never be there. Within the survival line drawn by the demon clan, "There is also Feixiao, let it die with me, don't let it stay alone in the world."

Fei Xiao turned his head and stared at Yin Buchen angrily.

"Alas, you have been hiding here for too long. I don't know how many evil sorcery there are in this world. They will refine you beyond recognition, and you may be stewed in soup and eaten in the end. Believe me, death is definitely a better end." Yin Buchen comforted.

Feixiao lowered his head and slowly retracted into the shell.

Yang Qingyin said nothing more.

The night did not disappear slowly, but suddenly seized the entire Wangshan Mountain. There were no stars or moon in the sky, and it was pitch black. The seeds floating above the tree crown were as bright as fire, but they were stingy about sharing the light, except to show their own exists, but does not illuminate much of the area.

The seeds in a line gathered together to form a luminous human figure in the mid-air in the middle of the valley, with 33,000 lines branching out from its body, connected to 33,000 nebula trees.

"Beyond expectations, Mu Xingqiu, you can always exceed expectations. Demon Finger Mountain should be your battlefield." The glowing humanoid spoke.

"Since I can't choose the time for the decisive battle, I can always choose the location." Mu Xingqiu spread his arms and prepared to cast a spell.

The reverse technique is useless here. Mu Xingqiu's only hope for victory is that the demons in Wangshan have not yet formed, and the only tangible demon is currently in Demon Finger Mountain and cannot come back in time.