8mi Chapter 144 The Old Celestial Master: Lingyu, do you recognize this woman?
Chapter 144 The Old Celestial Master: Lingyu, do you recognize this woman?
Shen Chong's head slammed into his chest at an almost vertical angle.
The stark white spine, like a broken sword, pierced straight out from the broken neck, spraying out warm blood that splattered onto Shen Chong's ragged, gradually cooling corpse.
The four madmen correspond to four kinds of trials in their cultivation, namely, wine, lust, wealth, and anger, according to their own abilities.
[Wine] is a poison that burns through the intestines, corresponding to Dou Mei's ability to make people sink and lose their fighting spirit.
【Lust】is like a bone-scraping steel knife, corresponding to Xia He's ability to seduce, bewitch, and lead people astray.
Wealth is the root of trouble, corresponding to Shen Chong's ability to borrow power from others and stir up trouble.
【Qi】is like thunder and smoke cannons, corresponding to the ability of 【Eternal Awakening Monk】Gao Ning to bend his meridians and reverse his emotions.
These four individuals were able to cooperate effectively, and thus together they achieved great fame within the Quanxing sect.
Shen Chong, through the so-called "power loan," obtained a lot of Qi from others. He was the vanguard among the four, responsible for engaging the opponent in close combat and distracting them.
When the opponent loses their composure, it's time for the other three to unleash their full power.
Dou Mei, Xia He, and Gao Ning manipulated people's hearts from behind the scenes, repeatedly tormenting their opponent's mind until they finally broke down and died.
Cultivating one's mental state is difficult, which is why some senior figures in the world of supernatural beings are wary of the Four Madmen.
But Ding Shian, who was facing the four madmen, was naturally in a superior state of mind. Despite the interference from Dou Mei, Xia He, and Gao Ning, he slapped Shen Chong, who was the vanguard, to death with a few blows.
Having achieved a successful strike, Ding Shima steadied himself, glancing at the crimson threads swirling around him, his eyes devoid of joy or sorrow. He raised his hand and swung it forward again.
"Monk Yongjue, your Twelve Labors Formation is indeed a bit troublesome."
【Splitting Palm • Golden Light Mantra Version】!
The immense golden light that wrapped around his arm followed him closely, gathering in his palm and, as if in a flash, transforming into a ball of light the size of a human head that flew out of his hand.
The golden orb of light shone in all directions, carrying immense pressure and engulfing the surrounding air as it grew larger, like a golden stream of light or a cannonball suddenly exploding.
"boom!"
A dazzling golden light flashed and disappeared in an instant, dust billowed in the woods, and Gao Ning, a fat and tall man, bled from all seven orifices. He clutched his chest and stumbled as he rushed out of the dust.
"Run!"
At this moment, he disregarded Xia He and Dou Mei, who had been injured by Ding Shian earlier, and was about to rush into the woods to escape.
Ding Shian lifted his foot to give chase, and at the same time, golden light surged from his body, transforming into several powerful golden ropes that entangled Xia He and Dou Mei behind him.
The golden ropes of light condensed from the Golden Light Mantra on Ding Shian's body. As if they were sentient, they worked together like swimming dragons and pythons, tightly suppressing Dou Mei, who had only one arm, and Xia He, who had only one leg.
Ding Shian moved swiftly, golden light flashing across the mountain path. However, due to the initial distance and Gao Ning's desperate escape, Gao Ning was already close to the edge of the forest.
"Nephew, take this sword!"
In the void, a dazzling bolt of lightning streaked across the sky, like a silver dragon, shooting towards Ding Shian who was on his way from the nearby woods.
"Whoosh—"
The thunder dragon flashed by, leaving behind a series of thunderous sword cries in the void.
Ding Shian turned his head and grabbed the tail of the thunder dragon with his right hand, holding the swift lightning bolt in his hand. The thunder dragon was fierce, but he held it firmly in his hand.
The swirling golden light on Ding Shian's body surged toward the thunder dragon in his right hand. The magnificent golden light and the dazzling, swift silver light complemented each other, gradually revealing a golden, raw bronze color.
The light vanished in an instant, and the thunder dragon in Ding Shian's right hand transformed into a sharp sword forged from raw bronze.
"The Three-Five Demon-Slaying Swords, Male and Female?"
According to the "Complete Record of the True Immortals Through the Ages", Laozi gave Zhang Daoling, the Celestial Master, a pair of divine swords. The hilts were made of five linked sections, and the blades were faintly engraved with secret runes and the sun, moon and stars. The swords weighed about eighty-one taels and were the Three-Five Evil-Slaying Male and Female Swords passed down from Longhu Mountain.
Ding Shian looked at the sword in his hand, which was exactly the same as the one in the records. His eyes narrowed, and with a flick of his wrist, runes flowed and seven stars shone on the sword. Fire and lightning appeared on the sword.
"call out--"
The sword light flashed through the void, fire and lightning intertwined, and the faint sounds of wind and thunder echoed, all indicating that what he held in his hand was the legendary [Heavenly Master's Inheritance].
"Next, use the Five Thunder Talisman!"
The old celestial master's voice drowned out the wind and thunder, and a golden stream of light flew out of the forest again, landing on the blade of the Demon-Slaying Sword.
With a flash of golden light, a cinnabar-yellow talisman appeared, its surface adorned with flowing Daoist patterns and stamped with a vermilion seal.
The talisman was pasted onto the sword, and the two seemed to become one. As the talisman manifested, the evil-slaying sword also shone brightly.
"Clang!"
The once somewhat dull bronze sword suddenly shone brightly, its golden sword light seemingly breaking through the rusted surface and shooting out like lightning, illuminating the heavens and the earth.
A clear, crisp sound of a sword echoed throughout the heavens and earth, like a majestic thunderclap, shaking people's hearts and minds.
Ignoring his surprise, Ding Shian's eyes narrowed, and golden light surged and flickered around him, reflecting the brilliance of the Demon-Slaying Sword in his hand.
"The Supreme Being commands this to all spirits."
"Summon the innocent, and gather them all in the imperial court."
"Wind and fire clash, vanquishing evil and annihilating spirits."
He recited the "Master Du's" sword-killing incantation again, and flames and lightning leaped out from the sword, reflecting the seven stars that shone brightly on the sword. The fierce and powerful sword energy was wrapped with a lofty and solemn killing intent, like the chilling wind of autumn.
"boom--"
Like thunder and lightning, the sword energy stirred up the wind and clouds, and for a moment the moonlight dimmed and the starlight disappeared. Only the golden sword light emanating from the demon-slaying sword in Ding Shian's hand could be seen in the scene.
The wind and clouds changed color. Ding Shian's Taoist robe and sash fluttered and danced with sword energy. Amidst the wind and thunder, his eyes shone brightly, truly resembling a celestial master glaring angrily with his sword in the main hall.
"Venerable Yongjue, please allow me to entertain you."
After reciting the incantation, the Demon-Slaying Sword in Ding Shian's hand flew out and transformed back into a roaring, surging thunder dragon. Lightning raged in the dragon's eyes, and its claws traversed the surrounding wind and fire, circling around Ding Shian as it soared into the air.
"roar--"
The thunder dragon roared to the sky, and the rolling thunder around it seemed to be contained within it, carrying the swift and frenzied power of thunder and the solemnity of heavenly lightning, pouring down on Gao Ning.
"Spare me, Celestial Master!"
Looking at the forest so close before him, and feeling the increasingly sharp lightning bolts approaching from behind, Gao Ning was filled with terror. He quickened his pace and shouted.
"We were originally going to go down the mountain anyway..."
He turned his head slightly, and in the corner of his wide eyes, he saw the thunder dragon rushing across the void behind him. The cold sweat on his forehead evaporated instantly under the scorching heat of the flames.
"boom!"
Lightning surged and raged, and in an instant, the lightning dragon crossed the void and devoured Gao Ning's fat body.
"call out--"
A streak of silver light flashed out and landed back in Ding Shian's hand. With a flash, the silver light transformed back into the Demon-Slaying Sword, but the Five Thunder Talisman was no longer on the blade.
Ding Shian turned around and swung his sword, throwing it fiercely towards Dou Mei.
"Whoosh—"
The flashes of fire and lightning disappeared in the void. Dou Mei, who was bound by the golden light rope, could only open her eyes and watch the cold light pass over her head.
"Bang!"
Blood splattered, and a lifeless head flew high into the air before falling back to the ground, covered in dust.
"Clang—"
The Demon-Slaying Sword returned to Ding Shian's hands. He took a few steps forward and came to Xia He, who was trapped. The sword hovered above her head.
"Lingyu, let me ask you one more question: do you recognize this woman?"
Two figures slowly emerged from the woods. The old celestial master led out a somewhat disheveled Zhang Lingyu. He pointed to Xia He, who was covered in wounds and kneeling on the ground, and asked Zhang Lingyu in a deep voice.
The silvery moonlight shone on Zhang Lingyu's white Taoist robe. The white clothes and white hair, combined with the silver light, made him look exceptionally otherworldly, like an immortal untouched by the mundane world.
But his face was pale, his eyes flickered as he looked at Xia He, and his lips trembled as he said, "This disciple recognizes her..."
Having said that, he abandoned his previous demeanor in front of the Old Celestial Master, flicked his sleeves, and shouted sternly at Xia He on the ground, feigning seriousness.
"Xia He! You vixen, beg for mercy!"
Although his tone was stern, his voice trembled uncontrollably, and anyone could tell his true intention: he wanted to protect Xia He without damaging his reputation.
"Oh!"
However, seeing this, the old Celestial Master helplessly closed his eyes. He turned and waved his sleeve at Ding Shian, "Shian, make your move!"
"Bang!"
A flash of sword light, and Xia He's beautiful and alluring face fell to the ground along with her head, her exquisite body collapsing on the mountain path.
"Thump!"
Warm blood splattered on Zhang Lingyu's face and body, staining his white Taoist robe red.
He knelt down on the mountain path alongside Xia He's headless body, the two of them sitting facing each other.
"Zhang Lingyu has violated the rules of the Celestial Master's Mansion. After the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony concludes, he will be banished to Longhu Mountain for a period of travel and is not permitted to return without orders!"
The old celestial master walked back into the woods with his hands behind his back. "Young man of the Lü family, the position of acting leader of the Quanxing sect is now in your Lü family's hands."
His figure gradually disappeared into the woods, leaving only Ding Shian holding the Demon-Slaying Sword. On the mountain path, Zhang Lingyu stared blankly at Xia He's corpse.
In the distance, Lü Qian, carrying a sword on his back, slowly walked over and stood beside Ding Shian.
He shook his head. "Well, those three sword strikes during the day were all for naught."
The Celestial Master just gave Zhang Lingyu a chance; if he dares to admit it, the outcome might be different.
But to everyone's surprise, Zhang Lingyu, this stubborn fellow, still didn't get enlightened even after being struck by Lü Qian's three swords that stripped him of his true form. He remained trapped in the so-called rules and regulations.
Did he not see the Celestial Master's calm attitude, or did he not see the Demon-Slaying Sword in Ding Shian's hand?
He used to have a way out, so he kept retreating in the face of matters of the heart.
Today, the old master has no intention of giving him a way out, forcing him to confront his true self.
Moreover, if we're talking about reputation and conduct, then what about him, who not only ruined his reputation and conduct but also lost his virginity by having an affair with Xia He?
Since Zhang Lingyu was hesitant to make a decision, the Celestial Master, as his master, naturally stepped in to help him completely sever his emotional ties!
Anyway, Xia He is a wicked person who acts recklessly, ruining the cultivation of many people and causing many families to be broken up and killed.
She had already incurred enormous karmic debts, and this was merely a matter of repaying debts.
Ding Shian's sword strike ended not only Xia He's life but also Zhang Lingyu's past.
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Chapter One!
One more chapter!
Xia He was never a positive character to begin with, and Zhang Lingyu is a difficult person to judge.
Quanxing harmed his uncle Tian Jinzhong, so he would rather betray the Celestial Master's Mansion and go down the mountain to protect Xia He, this wicked woman who aided and abetted evil.
In my opinion, Zhang Lingyu clearly knew the consequences, but he acted recklessly and boldly because he relied on the protection of the Old Master!