The Demon King, reborn in Japan as a monk

"Be careful!" someone from the Yaochi Sect warned.

They then sprang into action, quickly dodging to either side.

After all, martial arts are not very effective against this kind of spider web. Fist techniques can damage the spirit and mind, but they are far less effective at injuring this kind of thing.

Taoist arts require the soul to leave the body to unleash their maximum power.

After all, not everyone is like Ishihara Sho, who can directly manifest his primordial spirit without the obstruction of a physical body, and can release Taoist techniques with a thought, and without the obstruction or reduction of flesh and blood. Therefore, choosing to dodge is the normal reaction. If he directly confronts him, he will probably end up like those guards who failed to dodge, stuck in the spider web and imprisoned on the spot.

"What a monster! He actually attacked us from the shadows!" Hua Nongying and Hua Nongye shouted angrily upon seeing this.

The forest monster, Jin Zhu'er, ignored all of this. Seeing that her web attack had failed, she decisively shot out her spider silk towards the nearest Yaochi Sect disciple.

The disciple dodged, causing Jin Zhu'er's attack to miss.

Then Jin Zhu'er spat out another large net to cover the Yaochi Sect members, and then disappeared into the forest without looking back.

Clearly, seeing that the Yaochi Sect had a large and powerful force, and realizing that staying to fight would not yield any advantage, they chose to retreat temporarily and rethink their plan.

"You monster, where do you think you're going!" Seeing this, the Hua sisters, Hua Nongying and Hua Nongye, were not going to let it go. They shouted and immediately sat cross-legged on the ground, their souls leaving their bodies. Using the lightness and freedom of their souls, they quickly chased after the direction in which the golden spider had fled.

"Fei Rong, go and capture the people from the Yaochi Sect and keep a close watch on them. I'll go after them and check on them," Shi Yuanzhang instructed Zhao Fei Rong beside him.

"Understood." Zhao Feirong replied, and immediately darted towards the Yaochi Sect members.

"Who goes there?!" a disciple of the Yaochi Sect exclaimed in surprise.

Zhao Feirong didn't say a word, and immediately used the Starry Yin-Yang Technique she had used when attacking Hong Yi before, creating a dark night sky and suppressing the Yaochi Sect members whose strength was not that great.

……

Meanwhile, Ishihara Sho hung behind Jin Zhu'er, witnessing her battle with the two sisters, Hua Nongying and Hua Nongye.

"Big spider, let's see where you can escape to this time!" the Hua sisters shouted confidently.

"Escape? I can't do anything to you when there are many of you, but you think you can catch me when there are only two of you? Dream on!" Jin Zhu'er stopped her escape and revealed her divine soul, transforming into the appearance of a young girl. She sneered at the two of them with a disdainful look.

"You've actually cultivated a divine soul and even reached the manifestation realm. No wonder you're confident enough to stay. Unfortunately, we're not the same guys you encountered before," Hua Nongyue sneered.

“Sister, why waste words with a monster? Just take it down.” Hua Nongying chimed in from the side.

"My sister is right."

Without further ado, the two activated the Heavenly Maiden Dharma Form, an internal technique passed down within the Yaochi Sect. Instantly, they transformed from ordinary mortals into beings resembling gods and saints, their bodies radiating a clear, moonlit glow that expanded outwards, encompassing the surrounding space and isolating the area where they and Jin Zhu'er were from the surrounding environment.

"The Heavenly Maiden's Dharma Image... I'm not afraid!" Upon seeing this, Jin Zhu'er's expression changed slightly. Then, her face hardened, and she directly activated the secret technique of the Great Zen Temple that she had obtained from her grandfather. Her eyes narrowed, and a majestic Bodhisattva image surrounded by dragons and tigers appeared from the void behind her. Her eyes widened in anger, and she directly made a hand seal and hurled it at the Hua sisters.

The Hua sisters did not slack off either, unfolding the Yaochi world layer by layer, revealing a Yaochi fairyland that seemed both real and illusory, bringing the fairyland to life. In reality, it was the surrounding trees and plants that were transformed into powerful warriors to meet the Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon Bodhisattva created by Jin Zhu'er.

"Boom!"

The collision was like a thunderclap exploding in the void, creating boundless shockwaves that swept outwards.

Then, taking advantage of having two people, the Hua sisters quickly came to their senses. One continued to maintain the existence of the Yaochi World, while the other gritted her teeth, gathered a large amount of light and ethereal fairy light, transformed it into a unique spell of the Yaochi Sect, and launched it at Jin Zhu'er.

"Big spider, stay here with me."

Jin Zhu'er also dared not underestimate the two's attacks. With a quick thought, a divine dragon rushed out from beside the Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon Bodhisattva and deliberately collided with the spells released by the Hua sisters.

"Ow."

The dragon, in pain, twisted in mid-air, further destroying the Jade Pool world created by the Hua sisters.

Then, the giant tiger roared and charged towards the Hua sisters.

Chapter 459 Negotiating Conditions

The two sides fought fiercely back and forth, which allowed Ishihara Akira to roughly understand the fighting style of ordinary Taoist practitioners in this world. He stopped hiding and directly revealed himself. He raised his hand and pointed at the three spells that came from the world of death, but under the deduction of his future primordial spirit, they became the binding spells of this world's Taoist arts—the Six-Zhang Light Prison, the Locking Bars, and the Hundred-Step Barrier. They were released as if at the same time, landing on the soul bodies of Jin Zhu'er and the Hua sisters, respectively, freezing the three of them in place.

"Who's there? Show yourself!" Jin Zhu'er shouted angrily.

Then, Ishihara Akira officially entered the three's line of sight, stopping at the edge of the area where the three were fighting.

"Yaochi Sect, Huayue Hall, Hua Nongying and Hua Nonyue greet you, sir. May we ask your name and why you suddenly attacked us sisters? Is there some misunderstanding? Please explain, sir. If it is a misunderstanding, we sisters are willing to explain it to you." Compared to the furious Jin Zhu'er, the Hua Nongying and Hua Nonyue sisters were much more polite, lowering their stance and sincerely asking Shi Yuanzhang.

After all, a stranger who could easily suppress the three of them with a single move couldn't be fooled by mere strength. They needed to use his influence to make him wary; only then could they possibly have a chance of survival. Otherwise…

"I have no misunderstanding with you." Ishihara Akira looked the Hana sisters up and down for a while, making them appear like goddesses and immortals under the Heavenly Maiden Dharma, unlike ordinary women, and replied with a smile.

"So you've come here for this golden spider too?" Hua Nongying's expression froze upon hearing this, and she spoke again.

"Yes and no," Ishihara Sho replied with a smile again.

"What do you mean by that, Your Excellency?" Hua Nongyue frowned, asking with some dissatisfaction.

“Golden spiders are what I desire, and so are you,” Ishihara Sho replied.

"As expected, you've come to capture me too." Jin Zhu'er stared at Shi Yuanzhang with a fierce look and said hatefully.

"What do you mean by that?" The Hua sisters' expressions changed upon hearing this answer, and they continued to press for an answer.

However, Shi Yuanzhang ignored them and casually waved his hand, setting up a transparent barrier that allowed the Hua sisters to see their conversation with Jin Zhuer but not hear what they were saying. He then turned to Jin Zhuer and said, "I know your identity. You are the granddaughter of the Rouran National Preceptor and the Golden Spider Dharma King. The reason you are in the Great Qian territory is to escape an arranged marriage. Am I right?"

"How could you know!" Jin Zhu'er exclaimed in astonishment and disbelief.

“I have my own methods, so now the question is, do you want to live or die?” Ishihara Akira asked with a smile.

"Isn't that obvious? Who would want to die if they could live?" Jin Zhu'er rolled her eyes at him, annoyed.

“If you want to live, I can let you go, but I can’t just let you go for nothing. So, you’ll have to pay the price,” Ishihara Sho said slowly and calmly.

"What do you want?" Golden Spider asked warily.

"The complete practice method of the Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon Bodhisattva Contemplation, as well as the related content of the Dragon Elephant Dharma Seal."

"How did you know I know the Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon Bodhisattva Visualization and the Dragon Elephant Seal?" Jin Zhu'er asked incredulously.

“The methods you used when you fought the Hua sisters were so obvious, it’s not like I couldn’t see them. And as far as I know, the Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon Bodhisattva Observation and the Dragon Elephant Seal have always been recorded as a set of cultivation methods in the Great Zen Temple. One is mainly internal, focusing on cultivating the soul, while the other is mainly external, helping martial artists refine their marrow. So as long as your lineage is not problematic, then if you have the Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon Bodhisattva Observation, you will definitely also have the Dragon Elephant Seal in your hands.” Ishihara Akira explained with a smile.

"You seem to know quite a lot. But don't you think you're asking for too much?" Jin Zhu'er frowned, somewhat dissatisfied, and asked in return.

"Does the fact that I want more mean your life is valuable enough, or are you willing to risk your life for a cultivation technique? And then make your grandfather have another enemy, and I'll sell your corpse at a high price to those who want to cultivate external avatars, turning them into a mess?" Ishihara Akira asked with great interest.

Jin Zhu'er remained silent for a while before speaking again: "I can teach you the Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon Bodhisattva Observation and the Dragon Elephant Seal, but in return, I need you to protect me for three years, how about it?"

"No interest." Then, before Jin Zhu'er could speak, he said again, "However, I can take you to my friend, and then use your Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon Bodhisattva View and Dragon Elephant Seal to have my friend protect you for three years. If you agree, I will let you go."

"Your friend? Is he as capable as you?" Jin Zhu'er asked hesitantly.

"For now, he's not as strong as me. However, he has very high aptitude, but he hasn't had any good cultivation techniques before. With your Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon Bodhisattva View and Dragon Elephant Seal, plus the spiritual medicine I provided, I guarantee he can raise his cultivation level in the shortest time. Perhaps in less than a year, he can catch up with or even surpass you now." After a pause, Shi Yuanzhang added, "In addition, his current identity is a military officer in the Southern Navy of the Great Qian Dynasty, which naturally provides him with a layer of protection against evil spirits and heretics. Therefore, as long as you don't expose yourself, your safety is quite guaranteed."

“If what you said is true, then I agree,” Jin Zhu’er thought for a moment and replied.

"Don't worry, I have no reason to lie to a little guy like you," Ishihara Akira said with a smile.

“You’re the little one,” Jin Zhu’er said, displeased.

Afterwards, Ishihara removed the chains binding her soul, temporarily freeing Jin Zhu'er.

Jin Zhu'er glanced at Shi Yuanzhang, but did not back down. She decisively sent a thought to Shi Yuanzhang, who received, digested, and absorbed it into his mind.

The content is none other than the Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon Bodhisattva Observation and the accompanying martial arts technique, Dragon Elephant Seal, secretly transmitted by the Great Zen Temple.

Then, Jin Zhu'er's soul returned to her body, shrinking her body to about the size of a kitten before leaping onto Ishihara Sho's shoulder.

“Now it’s your turn.” Then, Ishihara Shō removed the barrier and turned to the two sisters, Hana Nongying and Hana Nongye, and said.

"How do you intend to deal with us?" Hua Nongying said solemnly, "As long as the conditions are not excessive, our Yaochi Sect guarantees that we will not disappoint you."

"Don't try to scare me with the Yaochi Sect." Shi Yuanzhang said with a smile, "What I want you to do now is very simple: open your hearts, believe in me wholeheartedly, and let me leave an imprint on the depths of your souls. After that, I will release you."

"What?! You want us to believe in you?" the Hua sisters exclaimed in astonishment.

They couldn't believe that a highly accomplished cultivator who had reached such a level of spiritual attainment would be unaware of the advantages, disadvantages, and hidden dangers of being worshipped...

Chapter 460 Two

Although it felt unbelievable, they had no choice but to bow their heads when they were under someone else's roof. Besides, they also wanted to see if Ishihara Akira could really withstand their faith, so they opened their minds and visualized Ishihara Akira, allowing him to enter their hearts and leave his own thoughts at the core of their souls, thus taking control of the Hana sisters' lives.

“Alright, you can go back to your senses now,” Ishihara Akira said.

Seeing that Ishihara Sho was unaffected, the Hana sisters exchanged a frustrated glance without uttering a sound. They then vanished into thin air, like dust scattered by a gust of wind, disappearing from Ishihara Sho and Jin Zhu'er's sight.

Then, Shi Yuanzhang activated his Divine Speed ​​Technique, carrying the Golden Spider on his shoulder back to the Southern Ancient Road, and appeared beside Zhao Feirong.

At this moment, she had already suppressed all the disciples of the Yaochi Sect and was sitting idly in the carriage, watching over everyone.

"Zhao Feirong!" At the same time, the Hua sisters, who had just regained their senses, saw the situation before them and cried out in a harsh voice.

"What are you shouting for?" Shi Yuanzhang appeared beside Zhao Feirong and looked at the Hua sisters.

"Uh..." It was only then that the two of them suddenly realized why they felt Ishihara Kaname looked familiar—

They had indeed seen him before, at the Huangliang Restaurant in Huangliang Town, next to Zhao Feirong. However, they had always assumed that Shi Yuanzhang was Zhao Feirong's follower, so they hadn't paid much attention to him and had simply glanced at him before ignoring him. Although they had some impression of him, they estimated that without any special stimulus or landmark, they would completely forget about him soon.

Unexpectedly, this character, who they initially saw as a mere follower, turned out to be a big bad wolf...

"Are you a member of the Da Luo Sect?" Hua Nongying asked Ishihara Sho, frowning.

"On the contrary, if the Da Luo Sect knew what I had done, they would probably want to kill me," Shi Yuanzhang retorted with a chuckle as he helped the Hua sisters break the ropes binding them.

"The Great Luo Sect would kill you?" The Hua sisters were somewhat skeptical. If that were true, what about Zhao Feirong, who was with you?

"You want to ask about Zhao Feirong's condition, right?" Ishihara Akira asked.

Although the Hua sisters didn't speak, their eyes clearly conveyed their thoughts: yes, they wanted to know.

"Actually, just like you, Zhao Feirong was also my prisoner, but her fate was more tragic. I transformed her into my maid." Ishihara Akira chuckled strangely.

"Come here." He said, beckoning to Zhao Feirong.

Zhao Feirong did not resist and got up to walk to Ishihara Akira's side.

Shi Yuanzhang grabbed her and kissed her lips. He even grabbed her breasts and began to ravage them in front of the Yaochi Sect disciples.

This not only completely humiliated Zhao Feirong, but also stomped on her face several times.

Normally, Zhao Feirong would have already lost her temper, but now, she seemed to have become accustomed to being submissive, offering no resistance and letting Ishihara Akira humiliate her self-esteem in this almost humiliating way, leaving the Hua sisters looking at each other in bewilderment.

If even Zhao Feirong is in such a state, how can their fate be any better?