Chapter 94: Purple Micro Dou Shu

I have newly obtained two dharma treasures, yet I haven't examined them closely; I don't know what type they are, and I wonder if they can be of use in this Taoyuan Xujing?

Thoughts flashed through his mind, and Su Yuanshan put his musings aside, nodding to that disciple of the Kaiyuan Academy as he spoke.

"So that's how it is! I wonder in which direction that Zhoutian Si lies?"

Only to hear that disciple of the Kaiyuan Academy say.

"The Kaiyuan Academy is to the north; just follow this mountain path and you will arrive. However, there seems to be only this one path, with no other routes around, so it is relatively easy to find, but..."

Su Yuanshan raised an eyebrow slightly.

"But what?"

That disciple of the Kaiyuan Academy said hesitantly.

"You will know when you get there. We once looked out from a high vantage point; there seems to be a path behind the temple leading into the distance, but other than that, there are no other roads."

At this moment, Sima Wuhen asked.

"So you mean if we want to continue forward, we can only risk passing through this Zhoutian Si? There is no other way, right?"

That middle-aged scholar from the Kaiyuan Academy nodded slightly and said.

"That is correct, but I feel... relying solely on us... the possibility of passing through Zhoutian Si is... almost non-existent..."

At this time, even Lv Qingshan frowned, unable to help but ask.

"It seems there is more to your words than meets the ear, fellow Daoist?"

Cai Lian looked curious.

"Yes, why do you say that? Could it be that there are some terrifying demons inside this Zhoutian Si?"

That middle-aged scholar wore a bitter smile.

"I do not know if such things can be called demons... and I do not know how to describe how terrifying they are."

Tian Ruoyun of the Yao Guang Sword Sect was just about to inquire when the old woman from the Yunu Gong nearby spoke indifferently.

"No matter how strong a demon is, it is still a demon; what is there to fear? If we who cultivate the Dao fear demons, why bother cultivating at all?"

The other disciples of the Kaiyuan Academy, seeing the old woman from the Yunu Gong actually lecturing their master, could not help but feel indignant, but the middle-aged scholar seemed not to mind, smiling slightly.

"Palace Master Yan Ci is right to lecture me!"

Sima Wuhen just smiled, while several other rogue cultivators heard this and could not help but mutter in low voices.

"Hiding in the back and not showing your face, yet still lecturing others. Sigh, how hypocritical."

"Shh, keep it down, don't let the old lady hear you!"

However, the Palace Master of the Yunu Gong did not look well; clearly, she had already heard them.

She could not help but let out a cold snort and said.

"How can the sparrow know the ambition of the swan? How can the mongrel know the strategy of the dragon and tiger... Shallow!"

The rogue cultivator who was scolded turned bright red, but he dared not argue with her, for reality is cruel; strength is king, and those with power speak with authority!

Su Yuanshan did not participate in the messy infighting of the others, nor did he have any intention to, as he was currently sitting with his eyes closed, leaning against a tree, using his divine sense to examine the two dharma treasures bestowed upon him by Guangwang Shenjun—the Phantom Divine Movement Boots and the Imperial Purple Gold Bell.

Huanying Shenxing Lü: Low-grade immortal artifact, capable of instantaneous movement.

Imperial Purple Gold Bell: Low-grade immortal artifact, an immortal bell purple throughout; when shaken, it can channel the righteous sounds of heaven and earth, dispelling the power of demons and evil.

Right, there is also the 'Purple Micro Dou Shu' I just comprehended!

Thinking of this, Su Yuanshan moved his mind and directly activated the Purple Micro Dou Shu; instantly, he felt his mind become clear, and many things were suddenly understood!

This made him feel somewhat invigorated and very surprised; he had not expected this Purple Micro Dou Shu to be so useful.

Indeed, the ability to predict heavenly secrets and foresee the future is simply—too amazing!

At this moment, the corners of Su Yuanshan's mouth rose involuntarily, and a smile appeared on his face.

The only regret is that the duration of this Purple Micro Dou Shu is too short, lasting only one hour, and the time predicted is extremely brief; it can only predict heavenly secrets and the future within a few seconds! Beyond that, it cannot be done.

However, it should be enough to pass through this Zhoutian Si, which means I finally have absolute certainty! A guaranteed win!

While secretly pleased, Su Yuanshan felt he no longer needed to lay low and could steadily take the initiative.

Sigh, having to let this bunch of blind people enjoy the benefits of my clearing the way for free is truly not very pleasant, but their luck is just too good, happening to encounter me coming to this Taoyuan Xujing, though our goals are different.

My goal is to find Taohua Xianren, one of the Three Blood Slaves of Baie Hou, to completely sever Baie Hou's immortal body and thereby resolve this great scourge; after all, the number of commoners he has harmed is not small! Slaughtering villages and killing gods are daily occurrences for him, and his behavior is extremely vile. This guy is a wanted demon king on the list in Fengdu, and the reward is naturally much richer than that for an ordinary Great Demon.

But that is not the main thing; the most important thing is that this guy has repeatedly provoked and challenged me, even spouting nonsense about wanting to have a showdown with me to decide who is superior!

Pfft!

What are you, a tiger demon, to dare challenge the authority of me, a City God? If every minor demon were like you, provoking me whenever they had nothing to do just to show off their martial prowess, I would have nothing else to do. Thus, his behavior is very vile and must be dealt with quickly!

For anyone—human, god, demon, or monster—who dares to provoke me, there is only one result!

And that is death!

You provoke me, and I will make you vanish into ashes; there is no room for negotiation!

You offend me, and I will slay you and grind your bones to dust; there is no reason needed!

As long as you dare to make me unhappy, I dare to send you to the Western Paradise; there is not a single discount to be had on this matter!

To put it plainly, it is just one sentence—those who submit to me will prosper, and those who oppose me will perish; follow me and you will be able to eat meat and drink soup!

I don't care what demons, monsters, ghosts, or divine laws there are; those who are mine, I will protect, and those who are my enemies, I will destroy. Reality is just that cruel. In this world where gods and ghosts run rampant, the greatest reliance is one's own fist. If your fist is big, you can walk sideways and live very comfortably. When your fist is small, you must lay low and be steady; otherwise, if others bully you or humiliate you, that is light—if they kill you, you have no way to do anything about it. This is also reality!

Just as Su Yuanshan was feeling emotional, he heard a Buddhist chant ring out in his ear.

"Amitabha, fellow benefactors, stop arguing. If you continue to argue like this, even if you argue until the end of time, it will be of no use! This humble monk believes that we must think of a foolproof method. Are we really to stop here and miss out on this opportunity?

Amitabha!"

The one speaking was an old monk wearing a kasaya; he was a monk from the Wuyang Temple, and clearly, his cultivation was not low.

Glancing at him, the middle-aged scholar from the Kaiyuan Academy gave a bitter smile.

"Although the Master's words are reasonable, I believe that in the face of those strange and bizarre things, we have no chance of winning at all, so... we at the Kaiyuan Academy intend to withdraw. Although it is a bit shameful, it is better than losing our lives, right?"

The old monk sighed.

"Everyone has their own aspirations, and one cannot force them; this poor monk can only wish the benefactor a smooth journey."

The middle-aged scholar from the Kaiyuan Academy was somewhat surprised.

"What? Could it be that the Master intends to continue forward? If I may be so bold as to say, Master, while your cultivation is profound, I feel... those things are not something one can win simply by having high cultivation. Take my advice, it is better to..."

"Let us—go!" someone suddenly spoke up at this moment...