Mythology Returns! Starting with Folklore and Strange Tales

Chapter 90 Silhouette, it's broken?

Is it simply that they can't tolerate any flaws?

He has too little information to make any unfounded guesses.

Unfortunately, Zhang Wei was originally supposed to worship Master Yiming, the only remaining member of the entire sect, as depicted in the silhouette of the newcomers. Although he hadn't spent much time with Master Yiming either, they had at least half an evening together.

Although he had a bad temper and spoke very harshly, and Wang the Blind, who was with Zhang Wei, was scolded like a dog with its tail between its legs, unable to lift his head the whole time, the words of the scolding did not hide the fact that he was protecting his own.

I can hit and scold my younger relatives, but others should think twice before speaking, because the old Taoist's magical power, cultivated over a hundred years, is not just for show.

This is a wonderful elder.

However, due to the uncertainty in the old Taoist priest's and Zhang Wei's own hearts, or perhaps because they believed that one had to go through the process of meeting the patriarch before becoming an apprentice in a Taoist sect.

With this opportunity, coupled with the old Taoist priest's powerful magic directly reaching the patriarch's ear, this ceremony meant for verification became the starting point for a substitution.

Thus, Zhang Wei's fate took a turn. He was supposed to join the Shenxiao Sect and become one of the few direct descendants of Shenxiao. An ancestor from an unknown generation replaced the old Taoist priest Yiming as Zhang Wei's nominal master.

This person was no less capable than Master Yiming, and even, due to his own level, although he could not provide the same attentive guidance as Master Yiming, he compensated him in other ways.

The Five Arts of Shenxiao: three chances to save one's life, and a jade pendant to prove one's identity.

Zhang Wei now feels somewhat like a wealthy family where the elders are busy working outside, while the children and grandchildren are neglected.

Although they enjoy a life of luxury, they treat the people who provide it all no differently than strangers they pass on the street.

His name was unknown, his personality unknown, and even strangers could see his face. But in his case, the only chance to meet him was when his prospective master logged in.

Too many confusions, too many chaotic thoughts.

Fortunately, familiar subtitles appeared before his eyes, interrupting Zhang Wei's hesitation:

[The Master's Gaze: Slaying the Water Patrol General, Water Monster, Riverbed Corpse, Water-Suppressing Corpse, Plague Monster... Reward: Subduing Dragons and Tigers]

[The dragon is a true dragon, the tiger is a white tiger; wielding the power to subdue dragons and tigers, possessing the divine power to shake the heavens and the earth.]

All the words looked familiar.

But putting them together left Zhang Wei with a sense of confusion and bewilderment.

Is that correct?

He has only experienced two silhouettes, and the demons and monsters he has seen could not be compiled into a book. In fact, he was in a state of being a Didi driver for the entire second half of "The Evil Rat". Can this be considered his achievement?

Even so, he could understand.

In this life, who hasn't benefited from the legacy of their elders?

Perhaps it's the snacks from the convenience store at home, or the driver father picking up and dropping off students when the weather is unpredictable, or perhaps it's eating out for all three meals a day because the family runs a small restaurant.

Even Zhang Wei, whose family ran a two-dollar store when he was young, never lacked odds and ends. He even used some unsold and discarded small items to win the favor of his female classmates, becoming one of the very few people who mingled among girls and played house.

Those ten innocent years from kindergarten to elementary school were arguably Zhang Wei's most carefree years. In a sense, he enjoyed the privileges of wealthy families in ancient times ahead of time. It's just a pity...

There's nothing wrong with enjoying the benefits as long as it doesn't affect others.

Similarly, the blessings bestowed by the patriarch have not affected anyone else.

But, subduing dragons and tigers?

If he remembered correctly, this term originally came from a Buddhist story, referring to using magical powers to subdue dragons and tigers. Later, it evolved to mean possessing immense power, capable of defeating very strong opponents or overcoming great difficulties. It originates from the *Biographies of Eminent Monks of the Liang Dynasty* by Huijiao of the Southern Liang Dynasty.

Similarly, in Taoism, or in well-known classical stories, subduing dragons and tigers is also an extremely advanced supernatural power.

Based on the description of the reward, it most likely belongs to the latter category.

This also means that Zhang Wei, a newcomer who has only recently become a Traveler, directly possesses invincible power?

It's just power.

After all, the mythological history of the Yellow Emperor is too long and profound. Countless predecessors, while pioneering the righteous path, also explored many evil things. Zhang Wei's soul-calling and soul-destroying phenomenon is one of them, which is relatively orthodox.

The truly unorthodox and heretical practices, sorcery and witchcraft—there's nothing they can't do, only things you can't imagine!

Even so, Zhang Wei was still filled with doubt and uncertainty.

However, according to common sense, when someone uses cheats, if the cheat is not as powerful as the game itself, they will soon face the punishment of having their account banned.

Then, as a powerful force poured into Zhang Wei and began to transform his body, the pale yellow subtitles suddenly disappeared, replaced by a scarlet notification:

[Buzzing sounds... Due to unforeseen circumstances, and because these circumstances exceed the current silhouette's tolerance limits, the current silhouette is now in a falling state.]

Due to unforeseen circumstances, and the fact that the vast majority of the main quests, side quests, and Easter eggs in the silhouettes have been completed, all players are now allowed to return to their original timeline and settle their silhouette rewards ahead of schedule.

Looking at the familiar subtitles and the special font colors that were emphasized, Zhang Wei's heart skipped a beat.

Oh no!

I've been tested!

As the subtitles appeared, Zhang Wei felt a familiar force grabbing the top of his head.

Compared to the previous formulaic process of dragging and dropping, this time grabbing Zhang Wei's strength unusually carried a hint of venting anger.

Without even a dizzying sensation, he only felt a blur before his eyes, and the next moment he was back at the mortal entrance on the third basement floor of the mission hall.

As soon as he appeared, Zhang Wei felt a churning in his stomach, and at the same time, a dull, throbbing pain in his head from staying up all night made him stumble slightly. Fortunately, there were staff members on duty in the spacious lobby at the entrance, who quickly stepped forward and grabbed Zhang Wei, preventing him from tripping over his own feet and falling flat on his face.

Shortly after Zhang Wei's return, accompanied by flashes of light, figures dressed in late Qing Dynasty attire with bewildered expressions quickly appeared around him.

Since it's about elimination, the main goal is definitely to leave no one behind.

All the travelers who entered the silhouette were kicked out by Zhang Wei along with them.

In fact, if the Three Realms didn't actively kick them out, they wouldn't have stayed long anyway. After all, all the names in the silhouettes that could be called out were completely wiped out by that earth-shattering lightning. The few survivors who managed to escape were terrified and dared not show their faces again.

Without any reward, they will naturally settle accounts and leave.

Whether it's civilian travelers or weather patrols, they all ultimately belong to the task force, while the subsequent resettlement and handling fall under the scope of logistics.

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