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While the chat group was discussing who might win, Mao Xiaofang and Lei Gang had already begun setting up the altar.

Mao Xiaofang set out incense burner, talisman paper, seals, straw figures, and other items.

Lei Gang set up a sorcerer's altar, which contained a ghost-faced Buddha, a straw effigy, five types of Gu poison, and three types of corpses.

"Senior brother, did you learn these unorthodox methods in Southeast Asia?" Mao Xiaofang frowned as he looked at the items on the Lei Gang altar.

Lei Gang snorted coldly and said, "Junior brother, enough with the nonsense, let's begin!"

"Senior brother, every contest of magic should have a prize. If I win, please grant me one request," Mao Xiaofang said calmly.

Lei Gang said without hesitation, "If I win, please hand over the sect leader's token, junior brother!"

“You’ve learned the evil arts of Southeast Asia. How can you be the inheritor of Maoshan’s righteous path of upholding justice and warding off evil? If your heart is not upright, how can you inherit the righteous path of Maoshan?” Mao Xiaofang said with a serious expression.

"Junior brother, do you think I don't want to learn the orthodox teachings of Maoshan?" Lei Gang recalled being expelled from the sect, and resentment welled up in his heart.

Lei Gang picked up the straw figure, pasted Mao Xiaofang's birth date and time on it, and then began to cast a spell.

Upon seeing this, Mao Xiaofang immediately recited the Maoshan protective mantra, making his body as still as a mountain, with golden light surrounding him.

Lei Gang had anticipated this, and he then placed the straw figure into the corpse oil while chanting incantations.

Suddenly, the weather changed dramatically, and the entire sky darkened.

"Junior brother, this is the Five Demons Devouring Heart Curse, be careful!" Lei Gang said to Mao Xiaofang.

"Senior brother, you're the one who should be careful! Five Thunder Orthodox Method! Hurry!" Mao Xiaofang said, looking at Lei Gang.

The five demonic shadows formed from the evil energy were shattered by the thunder magic, and Lei Gang immediately picked up the Ghost-Faced Buddha and cast the Heart Demon Suppression.

"Uphold your integrity and set a good example. Senior brother, I have lived an upright life. Although I have regrets, I have no inner demons."

After saying that, Mao Xiaofang immediately used his magic power to activate the Maoshan Sect's Four Spirits Formation, summoning the phantoms of the Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise, and White Tiger.

With the Four Divine Beasts guarding the four directions, the evil energy gathered by the thunder and lightning was quickly disintegrated.

"Junior brother, it seems I underestimated you." Seeing that his methods were ineffective against Mao Xiaofang, Lei Gang couldn't help but sigh.

Mao Xiaofang advised, "Senior brother, how can unorthodox methods block the legitimate path? Don't be so stubborn!"

"Junior brother, let's go again!" Lei Gang was naturally not going to admit defeat so easily.

He opened the five Gu cups, which contained five Gu Kings.

The five types of Gu are: Lust Gu, Blood Fiend Gu, Soul Devouring Gu, Disease Demon Gu, and Mind Control Gu.

Lei Gang unleashed his magic, and a sudden gust of wind arose. The five Gu, aided by the wind, transformed into dust and attacked Mao Xiaofang.

"The Vermilion Bird of the South, lend me your power! So be it!" Mao Xiaofang was enveloped in flames, yet he was not harmed in the slightest.

The Five Gu were blocked by the Vermilion Bird Fire and could only return empty-handed.

Mao Xiaofang attacked with fire magic, and several flames formed a Vermilion Bird Firebird that flew towards Lei Gang.

Lei Gang picked up the bronze statue of the Ghost-Faced Buddha and performed a sacrificial ritual, offering a sheep's head, a python's head, and a monkey's head as sacrifices to summon the phantom of the evil god.

Upon seeing this, Mao Xiaofang summoned the Northern Black Tortoise to enter the arena.

The phantom of the Northern True Martial Demon-Subduing Heavenly Venerable appeared, and with the appearance of the Demon-Subduing Sword, it instantly annihilated the phantom of the Ghost-Faced Demon Buddha.

Amidst his turmoil, Lei Gang coughed up a mouthful of blood. He looked at Mao Xiaofang with apprehension: "Junior brother, I am no match for you in terms of magic alone. Let's have a fistfight next!"

Lei Gang leaped up, his entire body surging with magical power.

Mao Xiaofang raised his hand and unleashed the Lightning Thunder Fist. Lightning flashed as Mao Xiaofang's fist collided with Lei Gang's attack.

Ahai and Leixiu were unable to intervene in the battle between the two and could only watch from the sidelines.

Lei Gang used the boxing techniques he learned in Southeast Asia, but unfortunately, they had no effect on Mao Xiaofang.

Mao Xiaofang used the Maoshan Thunderclap Fist technique to defeat Lei Gang, leaving him powerless to fight back.

Lei Gang was panting heavily by the end, while Mao Xiaofang remained calm and composed, clearly showing the difference in their abilities.

Yue Buqun: "Compared to flashy magical combat, I still prefer hand-to-hand combat."

Ren Weiyong: "I never expected that Master Mao would also know the Lightning Thunder Fist Technique."

Mao Xiaofang: "The Maoshan traditions in different worlds must be similar. This Lightning Thunder Fist is actually derived from the Palm Thunder Technique."

Ren Weiyong: "I see!"

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Huang Rong: "Master Mao, your senior brother still has the Flying Head Curse to use, so you must be careful."

Mao Xiaofang: "Don't worry, Miss Huang, it's just a mere evil spell. Watch how I break it!"

Ai Haibara: "Master Mao, is the Flying Head Curse very powerful?"

Group leader Xiao Shan: "It's just that the head can fly, and at most it comes with some evil supernatural powers, but it's not that powerful! Moreover, it's difficult to cultivate, and the price to pay is also high. Most importantly, it doesn't grant immortality. Orthodox cultivation is a leap in the level of life, while the cultivation of the flying head curse damages one's own origin and is an evil method that overdraws one's future."

Lu Xiaoqian: "Group owner, do you think Lei Gang can still be saved? I checked the cultivation method of the Flying Head Curse, and this method is too evil."

Zhang Sanfeng: "The Flying Head Technique has too many drawbacks! The head flies too slowly, it's basically just something people kick around like a ball, it doesn't seem to be very useful."

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The World of Zombie Master.

"Senior brother, the Flying Head Curse is too evil and cannot be tolerated by the orthodox teachings of Maoshan. Let your junior brother break the evil spell for you!" Mao Xiaofang said to Lei Gang.

Lei Gang couldn't help but say angrily, "Junior brother, you really have inherited my father's true teachings. That old man is so biased!"

“Senior brother, if it weren’t for your wicked intentions, Master wouldn’t have expelled you from Maoshan. You can’t blame anyone else,” Mao Xiaofang rebuked.

Lei Gang instantly flew into a rage: "You're up to no good again! Mao Xiaofang, it's not your place to lecture me!"

Seeing that Lei Gang was still obstinate, Mao Xiaofang used all his power to press down on Lei Gang, binding him to the spot.

"father!"

"Lei Xiu!"

Lei Xiu wanted to rush over, but A Hai quickly stopped her, not wanting her to disturb her master.

Watching the battle unfold, Yu Dachu couldn't help but marvel at his master's power.

Female reporter Shu Ning fiddled with her camera, captivated by the two men's battle of wits.

She traveled a long way to Gantian Town, originally full of enthusiasm, wanting to spread advanced Western scientific knowledge to the people of this land.

However, fate is always full of unexpected twists and turns. From the moment she stepped into this mysterious town, a brand new and fantastic world opened its doors to her.

Here, she witnessed many phenomena that defied scientific explanation: eerie ghosts, mysterious spells, and supernatural powers...

These extraordinary events, happening one after another, began to shake her firm belief in science.

The scientific theories she had once firmly believed in seemed so powerless in the face of the strange sight before her, and she couldn't help but fall into deep self-doubt.

As time went on, she gradually realized that the world was far more complex and diverse than she had imagined.

Through her interactions with the locals, she learned more about the legends and stories of the supernatural world, and those incredible experiences broadened her horizons.

Gradually, she began to let go of her excessive reliance on science and tried to understand the world from a completely new perspective.

Ultimately, her worldview was completely reshaped in Gantian Town.

She no longer blindly believes in science, but has learned to respect and accept different ideas and existence.

At this moment, on the altar, Mao Xiaofang's eyes narrowed, and he instantly struck out with lightning speed, firmly grasping Lei Gang's right hand. At the same time, his left hand pressed down on Lei Gang's back.

A continuous stream of pure and powerful magical energy surged from Mao Xiaofang's palm, rapidly invading Lei Gang's body like a surging torrent.

Lei Gang was the only son of Mao Xiaofang's master, but at this moment, looking at the person in front of him who was once so familiar but had become so unfamiliar, Mao Xiaofang couldn't help but feel a complex and indescribable emotion.

If Master were still alive, he would probably not hesitate to expel Lei Gang from the sect for committing such a grave mistake.

However, Mao Xiaofang found it incredibly difficult to bring himself to kill his master's only bloodline.

Amidst this internal conflict, Mao Xiaofang's magical power continued to flow into Lei Gang's body.

As time went by, the strange and evil power within Lei Gang's body was finally completely eradicated.

After breaking the evil spell and repairing Lei Gang's body, Mao Xiaofang released Lei Gang: "Senior brother, you've already lost. Promise me you'll stay!"

“Junior brother, you…” Lei Gang looked at Mao Xiaofang hesitantly.

He then looked at Lei Xiu, who was worried about him, and finally nodded.

"After eight years of resistance against Japan, the Maoshan lineage is now reduced to just the two of us. Junior brother knows that senior brother's heart is not bad, and I hope you can see the error of your ways." Looking at Lei Gang who nodded, Mao Xiaofang sighed.

Lei Gang looked at Mao Xiaofang and asked, "Junior brother, what is your purpose in cultivating?"

“Senior brother, everyone says that the mortal world is vast and the sea of ​​suffering is boundless. I am actually trying to save myself,” Mao Xiaofang said without any hesitation.

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"If my father were still alive, I'd probably be dead by now. He couldn't tolerate any dissent!" Lei Gang looked at Mao Xiaofang, still somewhat shaken, and said, "Junior brother, you are truly kind-hearted. I'm afraid I'm far inferior to you!"

Mao Xiaofang sighed and said, "Senior brother, let bygones be bygones. From now on, we brothers will work together to carry forward the Maoshan Sect."

Lei Gang nodded slightly, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes.

Seeing Mao Xiaofang's persistence made him feel ashamed.

After tidying up, Lei Gang took Lei Xiu back to the Fuxi Hall.

Mao Xiaofang asked the residents to leave, and then he left as well.

The contest between the two quickly became the focus of conversation among the people of Gantian Town.

Mao Xiaofang's Maoshan Taoist magic and Lei Gang's Southeast Asian magic were eye-opening for them.

Upon seeing the introduction of the battle, Xiaoshan naturally closed the live stream.

Fuxi Hall.

Mao Xiaofang burned incense and prayed, and Lei Gang was brought back into the Maoshan sect.

Lei Gang's evil powers have dissipated, and he now looks just like an ordinary person.

He looked at the memorial tablet of the Maoshan Patriarch and kept reciting prayers of repentance.

"Lei Gang, you harbored evil thoughts in the past and were stubbornly unrepentant, but considering that you have turned back from your wrong path, which is a great virtue, remember not to repeat the same mistake in the future!" After Mao Xiaofang pleaded for him, Lei Gang finally obtained the forgiveness of the patriarch.

Mao Xiaofang looked at Xiao Shan beside him and asked softly, "Group owner, do you think I was wrong?"

"Whether you're wrong or not depends on your own perspective; different viewpoints will lead to different answers," Xiao Shan said calmly.

"Senior brother, what is the purpose of your cultivation?" Mao Xiaofang asked Lei Gang.

"It was both to seek revenge and to vent my anger. After being driven out of Maoshan by my father, I ended up in Southeast Asia." Lei Gang paused here.

Looking at Lei Gang, who was deep in thought, Mao Xiaofang sighed and said, "The land of Southeast Asia has been a mysterious and unpredictable place since ancient times, teeming with evil spirits. Evil gods and cult beliefs there are intertwined, like a complex net that covers the entire region."

"When I traveled through the Kyushu continent, I often heard various legends and stories about the spiritual world of the South Seas. So I am well aware of the chaos and depravity within it."

"Senior brother, put yourself in my shoes. If I had also been expelled from the sect by Master, perhaps I would have gone down the same crooked path as you."

Hearing Mao Xiaofang say this, Lei Gang took a deep breath and slowly said, "I used to struggle hard just to find a way to survive; and later, I worked hard to make something of myself."

"But looking back now, I am shocked to realize that I have always been controlled by endless desires. Over the years, I seem to have been chasing one illusory goal after another. But I have never really stopped, and I have never thought about what my heart truly desires."

His voice revealed a hint of regret and helplessness, as if he was filled with self-blame for his past self.

Mao Xiaofang listened quietly, a thoughtful expression on his face: "Senior brother, we are all the same. At first, I worked hard to cultivate magic just to gain Master's approval; later, I worked hard to subdue demons and monsters in the hope of gaining everyone's approval; now, after experiencing so many things, I finally understand that what I have been pursuing all along is not the approval of others, but what I truly want in my heart."

"When we cultivate ourselves, we cultivate a heart that is inclined towards goodness, and we strive to become a better version of ourselves."

Mao Xiaofang paused for a moment, then continued, "Being kind to others is being kind to yourself. Only when we sincerely help and care for others can we gain their trust and respect. And this mutual giving and receiving is the most beautiful emotional bond between people."

As the ancients said, "I am for everyone, and everyone is for me." In this cycle of gain and loss, there is cause and effect. Every bit of kindness and effort we put in will eventually come back to us in some way.

After saying these words, Mao Xiaofang's eyes became even more determined.

He knew that although the path of cultivation was full of hardships, as long as he stayed true to his original aspiration and upheld the path of justice, he would surely be able to achieve the path he envisioned.

As Xiao Shan listened to their conversation, he also began to ponder this question.

Desire, gain and loss, and cause and effect—these concepts constitute the root of all concepts in the world, and all originate from people's thinking.

So, where do we come from?