The Three Teachings Converge into One: The Path of the Mortal and the Saintly is the Same

Poetry:

A thousand layers of illusionary sea conceal deadly intent, while the Seven Killings Golden Medal looms in the shadows.

With united hearts, the light flows and dances; we vow not to return until evil is vanquished.

Meanwhile, Su Qingxuan sensed a faint killing intent within Echo Valley.

A cold glint flashed in his eyes, instantly erasing his warmth and turning an icy expression. He gently helped the four women to their feet and whispered:

"It's the Seven Kill Pavilion assassins, they really have arrived."

The four women immediately composed themselves, stood still, circulated their magical power, prepared their magical treasures, and remained vigilant.

They knew that the Seven Kill Pavilion's top assassins were all top-tier assassins in the Heavenly Realm.

They excel at stealth and coordinated attacks, and are ruthless and merciless in their actions, all possessing cultivation levels above the mid-stage of the Golden Immortal realm.

When the three of them join forces, their combat power is comparable to that of a peak Golden Immortal, or even a Great Luo Immortal.

Moreover, he is skilled in assassination and soul-snatching attacks, making him a hundred times more dangerous than the pursuers under Blood Bone Master and Ling Yunzi.

Su Qingxuan raised his hand and summoned the Mountain and River Seal, which slowly fell into his hand.

The seal's spiritual light was contained within, yet it contained immense power.

Lin Wanqing held the Spring and Autumn Annals Pen, gathering her righteous energy at the tip, ready to write runes to defeat the enemy at any time;

Xiao Lingxi summoned the Purple Cloud Furnace, the Three Ones True Fire gathering its power, ready to unleash its full force, awaiting any sinister assassination technique.

Xiao Lingyue held the melodious pipa in her arms, and Buddhist light enveloped the five of them, forming a Vajra barrier to prevent assassins from stealthing their souls.

Chi Ying stood holding a spear, exuding the aura of a military strategist, his eyes sharp as an eagle's, fixed intently on the entrance to the rift.

"The assassins of the Seven Kill Pavilion are skilled in concealing their presence and launching soul attacks."

The three of them will definitely join forces and form a defensive formation, supporting each other from all sides.

Su Qingxuan transmitted his instructions telepathically, his voice steady.

"I will guard the central route and wait for an opportunity to break their assassination line."

Wanqing positioned herself on the left, using the Spring and Autumn Annals brush to create runes that trapped the enemy, blocking their retreat.

Lingxi, positioned to the right, used the True Fire of the Three Ones to burn away the concealed mist, forcing it to reveal itself.

Lingyue followed behind, using the melodious sounds of her pipa and Buddhist chants to purify the attacks on our souls and protect our souls.

With the red tassel in front, a frontal assault using military tactics was launched to draw attention and dampen the enemy's morale.

Remember, when five people are of one mind, they unite the five elements into one.

I will then use the power of the Three Jewels as a guide, relying on each other; you must not be separated in the slightest!

"I will obey your command, young master!"

The four women responded in unison, and the five of them instantly took their positions.

The Five Elements quietly took shape, and the five-colored spiritual light intertwined with the three-colored spiritual light of the Three Treasures.

It forms a seemingly gentle yet indestructible defensive light shield, while simultaneously containing the power of a thunderbolt.

A moment later, the black stone at the entrance of the crevice suddenly cracked open without warning.

Three ghostly figures in black slipped silently through the gap without making a sound.

A thin layer of gray mist enveloped its body, blending seamlessly with the fog of Echo Valley.

Without careful investigation, their presence would be completely undetectable.

All three were expressionless, their eyes as cold as ice.

Each held an assassination weapon in their hands:

One wielded the Soul-Severing Thorn, another held the Shadowless Blade, and the third carried the Soul-Locking Chain.

These are all renowned weapons of the Seven Killings Pavilion, exuding a chilling aura of death and killing intent.

These were the three top assassins from the Seven Kill Pavilion—

Ghostly Assassin, Shadowless, Soul Lock.

After landing, the three did not immediately make a move, but instead formed a triangle and concealed themselves in the mist.

His divine sense, like a poisonous thorn, stealthily probed the auras of Su Qingxuan and his group of five, waiting for an opportunity to launch a sneak attack.

They had already received Ling Yunzi's intelligence.

Knowing that Su Qingxuan and his group of five had just experienced a fierce battle, even if they recovered, their combat strength would definitely be damaged.

However, their divine senses revealed something astonishing...

They might be wrong.

Although it wasn't obvious, their Golden Immortal cultivation and the unique spiritual sense they had developed over years of assassinations made them exceptionally perceptive.

They still sensed that, hidden in the gray mist, there were five unharmed auras and five hidden spiritual lights.

There was even... a subtle fluctuation in a certain harmonious formation.

Furthermore, there were three magical treasures that exuded an aura that made their hearts tremble.

"Such a powerful magical artifact aura, such a perfectly coordinated formation!"

Ghost Thorn was secretly alarmed and sent a telepathic message to the other two:

"Be careful. Perhaps Su Qingxuan is stronger than the intelligence reports suggest."

Do not underestimate the enemy. Proceed according to plan. First, launch a surprise attack with your spiritual senses, then join forces for a decisive strike!

Wuying and Suohun nodded slightly, and the three of them closed their eyes at the same time.

The power of their souls condensed into three invisible poisonous thorns, carrying a chilling aura of death, and silently attacked the sea of ​​consciousness of Su Qingxuan and the other four...

This is the signature technique of the Seven Kill Pavilion assassins, which targets the soul and is impossible to defend against.

Countless celestial cultivators have fallen victim to this soul sneak attack.

Just as the three soul-piercing thorns were about to touch the five people's defensive shield.

The melodious pipa in Xiao Lingyue's arms played without being played, but produced no sound.

Waves of sound rippled and spread, forming a Vajra Soul Barrier.

The three divine souls pierced the barrier, melting away instantly like ice and snow meeting the sun, without even causing a ripple.

At the same time, Xiao Lingxi's Purple Cloud Furnace also trembled slightly.

The furnace lid was opened, and the Trinity True Fire surged forth like magma, instantly dispelling the three people's concealment mist and exposing their figures to the five.

"A mere trifle of skill, yet you dare to show off your amateurish abilities before an expert!"

Su Qingxuan let out a cold shout and threw the Mountain and River Seal above his head forward.

As the seal's body faced the wind, it grew to a size of ten feet, carrying a power as heavy as a mountain.

It slammed down on the three of them. Wherever the Mountain and River Seal passed, the chaotic laws of Echo Valley were temporarily suppressed. The void trembled, and a chilling killing intent filled the air.

"Let's do it!"

Seeing this, Ghost Thorn knew that the stealthy ambush had failed.

They immediately shouted and the three of them attacked at the same time.

Soul-Severing Thorns, Shadowless Blades, and Soul-Locking Chains intertwined to form a black killing net, heading towards the Mountain and River Seal...

The black death aura collided with the golden spiritual light of the Mountain and River Seal.

With a deafening roar, the black stones in Echo Valley shattered into countless pieces, and the overlapping echoes caused a painful sensation in people's eardrums.

Seeing this, Chi Ying took the lead and charged out with his spear. His three-in-one battle aura condensed into a three-colored rainbow, and the spear tip pointed directly at Gui Ci's throat.

With lightning speed and unstoppable momentum, he shouted: "Shameless monster, prepare to die!"

Ghost Thorn dared not be careless and charged forward with Soul-Severing Thorn in hand.

The Soul-Severing Thorn, carrying a chilling aura of death, clashed with the Crimson-Tasseled Spear, sparks flying everywhere.

The Crimson Tassel Spear technique is fierce and deadly, each move a deadly strike, a sure-kill technique for battlefield combat.

Although Ghost Thorn possessed profound cultivation, he was suppressed by Red Tassel's pure fighting spirit and was unable to defend himself for a time.

On the other side, Xiao Lingxi manipulated the Trinity True Fire, transforming it into three fire snakes that lunged towards Wuying and Suohun.

The True Fire of the Three Ones is specifically designed to counter evil and deathly energy. The assassination weapons used by the two were scorched by the True Fire, emitting a sizzling sound, and the black deathly energy continuously melted away.

Holding the Spring and Autumn Annals brush, Lin Wanqing wrote the characters "困" (trapped) and "封" (sealed) in mid-air.

The golden runes fell, completely sealing off their escape route and preventing them from concealing themselves again.

Xiao Lingyue stroked the melodious pipa, continuously blessing the five people with Buddhist chants.

The constant purification of the assassins' soul attacks and the erosion of death energy kept the five of them at their peak.

Su Qingxuan controlled the Mountain and River Seal, continuously suppressing the three's attacks.

Sometimes it crashes down with the force of mountains and rivers, sometimes it launches a surprise attack with the Gentleman's Sword.

With the help of the four women, they firmly trapped the three assassins within the Five Elements Returning to One Formation.

The three top assassins of the Seven Kill Pavilion, when they join forces, possess combat power comparable to the peak of the Golden Immortal realm, and their assassination techniques are unpredictable and bizarre.

However, once the sneak attack fails, facing the harmonious Five Elements Unity Formation of Su Qingxuan and his group of five, as well as the restraint and suppression of the Three Treasures, they will be restricted at every turn and unable to unleash their full potential.

Bodhi wood provides Buddhist power to purify the soul and death energy, rendering their assassination techniques ineffective.

The Mountain and River Seal provides Dao power to suppress the void and laws, preventing them from hiding and escaping.

The Spring and Autumn Annals and the Three Ones True Fire blocked their offensive, which, combined with Chi Ying's frontal assault, forced them to defend passively and gradually put them at a disadvantage.

After dozens of rounds of fierce fighting, the black death aura surrounding the three gradually faded.

The assassination weapon was damaged, his breathing became disordered, cold sweat beaded on his forehead, and his eyes were filled with horror and shock.

They had never seen such a well-coordinated five-person formation.

I have never seen three treasures that can simultaneously suppress sinister assassinations.

Su Qingxuan and the other four worked together with one heart.

They were of one mind, their offense and defense were perfectly coordinated, and they had no weaknesses.

They couldn't find any chance to turn the tide.

"Retreat!" Ghost Thorn knew that if they continued fighting, they would surely be defeated.

He immediately sent a telepathic message to the other two, attempting to break through and escape.

"Trying to leave? Too late!"

A cold glint flashed in Su Qingxuan's eyes, knowing full well that if the Seven Kill Pavilion assassins escaped, they would cause endless trouble.

He immediately shouted sternly:

"Five people united, three treasures combined, the One Cycle Formation, slay the enemy!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the five of them instantly changed formation.

Su Qingxuan is in the center, with the Mountain and River Seal as the core, which inspires the origins of the three religions;

Lin Wanqing resides in the east, using the "Spring and Autumn Annals" as a starting point to write about the righteous spirit of the Three Ones;

Xiao Lingxi resides in the north, using the Three Ones True Water as a supplement to enhance the agility of the great formation;

Xiao Lingyue resides in the west, using Bodhi wood as her foundation, and her melodious pipa purifies evil spirits.

Chi Ying resides in the south, wielding the spirit of military strategists, advancing relentlessly.

The five elements converge into one formation, transforming into the One Cycle Rebirth Formation, where the five individuals' vital energies are connected and their souls are intertwined.

The spiritual light of the three treasures of the Su family completely merged, forming a dazzling three-colored chaotic pillar of light, containing the true meaning of the unity of the three religions, which pressed down fiercely on the three assassins.

This beam of light, seemingly gentle, contains a world-destroying power; it is both an attack and a purification, both a destruction of the enemy and a slaying of the soul.

The three-colored beams of light descended, instantly shattering the three's killing formation.

The Soul-Severing Thorn, the Shadowless Blade, and the Soul-Locking Chain all exploded.

The black death aura surrounding them was completely purified, and the three of them let out a shrill scream.

Even their souls were purified by the Buddha's light and righteous energy.

His figure slowly dissipated within the pillar of light.

He died completely, leaving not even a trace of his soul behind.

After eliminating three top assassins from the Seven Kill Pavilion, the five slowly withdrew from their formation.

Their spiritual light was contained, and their aura was steady. Although they had slightly depleted their magical power, it was not a major problem.

After this battle, the teamwork among the five became even more seamless.

Their hearts became more and more in sync, and their spiritual bond grew ever stronger.

The power of the Su family's three treasures was also used with increasing skill.

Even in the perilous Phantom Demon Sea, they now possess sufficient power to protect themselves.

Su Qingxuan retrieved the three treasures and looked solemnly at the still churning gray mist outside the rift.

Although the Seven Killings Pavilion assassins have been wiped out, Ling Yunzi will not let this go.

Lin Wanqing stepped forward, her delicate hand gently stroking the Spring and Autumn Annals Brush. Her gaze fell on the spot where Ghost Thorn and the others had vanished. Her brows furrowed slightly, and she whispered:

"Young master, during the battle just now, I noticed that the killing intent and fighting style of these three people seemed somewhat familiar."

Upon closer reflection, it turns out to have some connection to several heretical sects from ten thousand years ago.

She paused, her fingertips lightly tracing the strokes of the Spring and Autumn Annals, as if flipping through ancient texts, her voice clear and resonant:

According to the ancient book "The Chronicles of Heaven: Evil" in the Spring and Autumn Pavilion, the Seven Killings Pavilion was not an inherently evil sect.

Tens of thousands of years ago, they were a small sect on a barren island in the celestial realm.

When it was first established, it also sent people to learn from the orthodox Confucian school, and was wholeheartedly devoted to the Tao.

Unfortunately, all the patriarchs of this lineage had limited talent and only learned a little bit of the basics; none of them were ever able to break through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

Due to a lack of resources, the sect had been in decline and struggling to survive.

"Later, in order to seek a breakthrough, they took a risk and began to collude with evil cultivators in the celestial realm."

We now know that the demons from the Blood Fiend Sect and the Enchanting Sound Sect that we encountered before were all their honored guests.

They joined forces to raid and kill smaller sects, plundering resources through bloody means to strengthen themselves.

Later, their ambitions swelled, and they even dared to provoke war.

"Over the past tens of thousands of years, there have been two great wars in the celestial realm, and they were the ones who fanned the flames and fueled the flames behind the scenes."

They took advantage of the chaos and reaped huge profits.

Xiao Lingxi interjected, "With so many evil deeds committed, isn't anyone going to do anything about it?"

Lin Wanqing sighed softly: "How could there not be? It's just that they are as cunning as foxes, always bullying the few with the many and attacking the weak with the strong."

They then disappeared without a trace, making them difficult to eradicate.

Until 30,000 years ago, the Second Celestial War took place.

They were so ruthless that they launched a sneak attack on the Taoist lineage of Patriarch Yuxiaozi.

Who was Patriarch Yuxiaozi? Although he suffered heavy losses at first due to being caught off guard, he was furious after he realized what was happening.

He personally took action and utterly sank the island where the Seven Kill Pavilion's headquarters was located, destroying its foundation.

"Since then, the Seven Killings Pavilion has gone underground, becoming the clandestine assassination organization it is today. But..."

Lin Wanqing changed the subject, a glint of wisdom flashing in her eyes.

"I never imagined that Yu Xiaozi's lineage would stoop so low as to collude with these wicked remnants they personally destroyed back then in order to deal with us, and carry out such a despicable assassination."

That's... utterly despicable.

Chi Ying sneered, "It seems that Yu Xiaozi's lineage is also a bunch of hypocrites, birds of a feather, no better than the Seven Killings Pavilion!"

Upon hearing this, Su Qingxuan's eyes flashed even colder, and he gripped the Gentleman's Sword tighter.

"I see. The distinction between good and evil is sometimes just a matter of a single thought."

Since Yu Xiaozi has lost his Daoist heart, then let us sever this karmic connection.

He looked towards the southeastern misty abyss, his voice resolute: "Let's go, let's go meet them."

Just now, when the three treasures resonated, he vaguely sensed the deepest part of the Illusionary Demon Sea.

There seemed to be an extremely faint yet incredibly malevolent aura.

It is faintly connected to the fluctuations of the Demon Lord's seal.

That aura was even more terrifying than the ancient demon in the Illusionary Heart Cave before.

Clearly, the dangers of the Illusionary Demon Sea are far greater than what is visible on the surface; the seal deep within the Ruins of Return is likely...

"Young master, where should we go next?"

Lin Wanqing asked softly. They were of one mind and could both sense the strange aura deep within the Illusionary Demon Sea, their hearts filled with worry.

Su Qingxuan's gaze was deep as he looked towards the southeast of the Illusionary Demon Sea.

The fog there was thicker, the laws were more chaotic, yet there were faint fluctuations of innate spiritual energy, and it was also the direction of the edge of the Ruins of Return.

Just as Kong Shen said, this is the place with the highest quality and the greatest opportunities in the Illusionary Sea Crystal.

It's also a place where conservatives are likely to set up another trap.

He gripped the gentleman's sword tightly, his eyes filled with determination, and said in a deep voice:

"The trial of the Illusionary Demon Sea is not over yet. The Illusionary Sea Crystals still need to be collected, and the anomalies of the Return to the Void Seal also need to be investigated."

Since the conservatives have set a trap, we will face the challenge head-on and counter their moves accordingly.

Next, we will head to the Southeast Fog Abyss.

Firstly, to collect high-level Illusionary Sea Crystals and complete the trial mission.

Secondly, to investigate the unusual activity of the Guixu seal.

Thirdly, to completely settle things with the conservatives...

"Exactly, a single punch can prevent a hundred more!"

"We are willing to follow you, young master, into this perilous situation!"

The four women responded in unison, their expressions resolute and without fear.

Su Qingxuan looked at the four women, his heart filled with warmth.

A bond that lasts a thousand years, a promise that will never be broken.

With them by his side, he dared to forge ahead even in the most dangerous places.

He raised his hand to brush the dust off his body, accompanied by four fairies.

They slowly walked out of the rift and headed towards the misty abyss in the southeast.

The mist in Echo Valley still churned, and the eerie echoes still lingered.

But the five of them no longer felt any confusion or fear.

With a clear and pure heart, unwavering affection, the Three Treasures by one's side, and united in purpose and action.

Even amidst a thousand perils on the illusory sea, one can still ride the waves and break through the fog.

Meanwhile, in another hidden place in the Illusionary Demon Sea.

Ling Yunzi learned that all three of the Seven Kill Pavilion's top assassins had been killed.

He was so angry that he trembled all over and his face turned ashen.

The jade talisman in his hand was crushed to pieces, his eyes filled with resentment and madness:

"Su Qingxuan! I will make sure you die a horrible death!"

Beside him stood Fa Yan and Meng Xingjian.

The two men looked solemn, followed by dozens of conservative cultivators and heretical experts.

They have clearly made preparations for the final encirclement and annihilation.

An even greater crisis is quietly brewing in the misty abyss of the southeast.

Meanwhile, deep within the Illusionary Demon Sea, at the crack in the Ruins Seal.

The evil aura grew stronger, and a low, menacing roar could be faintly heard emanating from the cracks.

Wandering throughout the entire Illusory Demon Sea, it foreshadows a catastrophe that is drawing ever closer to the Three Realms...

It is:

When the mist dissipates, the true nature is revealed; the radiance of the Three Jewels illuminates the path home.

Do not say that the abyss of evil is ten thousand feet deep; with one heart and one thought, we can reach the Pure Land.