Chapter 135: The Terror of the God-Demon Sacred Embryo

White within black is the Mother of Elixirs, hidden within the divine is the Sacred Embryo! In the vast, pitch-black night, dim and devoid of light, if one were to observe with a Nascent Soul, one could see that streak of scorching white radiance shooting into the sky, seizing the crown. Amidst the brilliant, lingering might, a strange Nascent Soul was awakening, was growing...

"Contaminated by the 【Six Dust Poison】, yet the Nascent Soul is not extinguished!?"

Han Han Diyan's eyes widened, staring fixedly at the strange Nascent Soul within that scorching white radiance, a monstrous wave already rising in his heart.

He knew that Zhang Fan had not yet transcended his tribulation; the Great Night was not yet bright, his Nascent Soul was bewildered, and he had not yet mastered the true 【God-Demon Sacred Embryo】.

However, at this moment, Zhang Fan's Nascent Soul seemed to have undergone an unpredictable change due to the stimulation of the 【Six Dust Poison】, and the power of the God-Demon Sacred Embryo had actually revealed itself by three parts.

"This freak..." Han Han Diyan's hands clenched involuntarily.

He had once heard 【Given Chen Long】 say that the nine great Inner Elixir Arts were unique; each one could only be mastered by one person.

Yet, the brat of the Great Lingzong Wang was an anomaly. He stood independent of Zhang Lingzong, becoming the second existence in the same era to refine the 【God-Demon Sacred Embryo】.

Such an anomaly was unprecedented.

Boom—

Just at this moment, that scorching white light shooting into the sky suddenly trembled, as if its true nature were immortal, like the great sun that never sets. A mass of gray airflow surged out from within, and in the blink of an eye, it turned into nothingness.

"Six Dust Poison... He actually resisted it? No..."

Facing this scene before him, Han Han Diyan's gaze could not stop trembling.

That was not resistance; it was immunity.

That Nascent Soul was actually immune to his Six Dust Poison.

"This is impossible..."

Han Han Diyan was trembling with rage; he simply did not believe the reality unfolding before him.

As long as one is human, as long as one is born in this human world of red dust, one must be tainted by the 【Six Dust】.

That is the poison of cultivation; that is the great tribulation of the Nascent Soul.

He had never seen anyone's Nascent Soul, after being contaminated by the 【Six Dust Poison】, not only be fine but also become immune to it.

"The most ferocious in the world, the God-Demon Sacred Embryo... it is exactly the same as the power of the Sect Leader..."

In the distance, Liu Liu Fusheng watched this scene, a different luster rising in the depths of his eyes.

The God-Demon Sacred Embryo takes thoughts as medicine; the Nascent Soul is unimaginably powerful. Besides the incredibly fast speed of practicing any spell, it also has a terrifying ability: it is almost immune to all damage caused to the Nascent Soul by spells.

Once this art is mastered, the Nascent Soul is nearly immortal and almost impossible to kill. Its only flaw is the tribulation of the Great Night not being bright.

"This little brat is too hard to kill!" Han Han Diyan gritted his teeth, a chilling intent rising in his eyes.

The nine great Inner Elixir Arts are each so mystical that they cannot be understood.

Zhang Fan's Nascent Soul was strange to the extreme; even the 【Six Dust Poison】 could do nothing to it. In normal circumstances, this was something that simply could not happen.

Boom—

Just at this moment, that white light shooting into the sky trembled violently, actually emitting a sound like thunder, deafening to the ears.

That strange Nascent Soul became larger and larger, almost covering a radius of a hundred meters, its terrifying aura contaminating Zhang Fan's physical body, as if it wanted to devour him.

"Nascent Soul devouring the physical body!?" Liu Liu Fusheng's expression changed abruptly.

He had heard Zhang Lingzong say that the nine great Inner Elixir Arts are extraordinarily mystical and closest to the Dao. The God-Demon Sacred Embryo is as vast as the sea, hiding many terrifying abilities. Even though he had passed the four Eternal Night tribulations, he had not truly mastered the essence of this marvelous art.

Right now, Zhang Fan had not yet transcended his tribulation; he had not awakened the power of the God-Demon Sacred Embryo. The power that suddenly appeared between life and death was almost uncontrollable.

"This kind of power is too dangerous!"

Liu Liu Fusheng frowned, unbuttoned his collar, and took a deep breath.

Following that, he pointed a finger, drawing a talisman in the void.

"The sea of clouds returns to the sky, the mountains are buried in the earth..."

"Two-Phase Demon-Suppressing Talisman!"

Boom—

Between heaven and earth, a strange fluctuation spread like ripples, drawing out strange patterns. The sky was like a great demon, the earth like a ferocious god. Two completely different talismans formed above and below, trapping Zhang Fan's Nascent Soul in the center.

"Command!"

Boom—

Heaven and earth merged, the two phases returned to the origin. The two terrifying talismans gradually approached, as if becoming one. The terrifying power actually pressed down on that scorching white light, forcing that strange Nascent Soul back into Zhang Fan's physical body.

Bang, bang, bang...

The scorching white light surged like an angry tide, whipping up a wild wind. Cracks spread beneath Zhang Fan's feet, instantly covering the cold, quiet street.

The mere aftermath of that terrifying power made one's heart tremble, as if a god or demon were angry, containing destruction and slaughter.

"The God-Demon Sacred Embryo... no wonder it can rank among the nine great legends. Throughout the ages, in the vast world, only one person can master it." Liu Liu Fusheng's expression was solemn.

It was not his first time witnessing the power of the God-Demon Sacred Embryo, but every time he saw it, he had different feelings.

Zhang Fan had not yet transcended his tribulation, yet the aura that had just appeared was so terrifying, so ferocious and intense.

It is no wonder that the nine great Inner Elixir Arts have always been just legends; in several generations, there might not even be one person who can master them.

This kind of power transcends common sense and was never something ordinary practitioners could understand or master.

Boom—

Finally, amidst the talisman of heaven and earth merging, that scorching white light shooting into the sky eventually dissipated like clouds and smoke. The strange Nascent Soul returned to Zhang Fan's body. He let out a long breath, like a ball of fire, blowing away the surrounding smoke and dust.

"Mastering such an art means walking on a road of no return."

Liu Liu Fusheng's expression was solemn. The nine great Inner Elixir Arts have unfathomable divine might, but they are also extremely dangerous. Each one contains unimaginable tribulations.

The God-Demon Sacred Embryo is like this, the Three Corpses Illuminating Fate is like this, and Heaven and Earth Seizing Luck is also like this...

Practitioners spend their whole lives transcending tribulations; once they master it, they can never stop.

They are the most terrifying heretics in this world, and they are also the existences with the greatest tribulations in this world.

"Hmm? Ran away quite fast."

Just at this moment, Liu Liu Fusheng seemed to remember something and suddenly looked up. The cold, quiet street was already empty...

The Dog of the Zodiac, Han Han Diyan, had also disappeared without a trace.

Liu Liu Fusheng sneered and walked straight toward Zhang Fan.

"Little Fan..."

Liu Liu Fusheng looked at the weak Zhang Fan, and a strange feeling rose in his heart. He always felt that Zhang Fan's 【God-Demon Sacred Embryo】 seemed a bit different from Zhang Lingzong's 【God-Demon Sacred Embryo】.

"Let's go back first."

Liu Liu Fusheng carried Zhang Fan on his back, turned, and left, gradually disappearing into the cold night.

A moment later, a beam of headlights illuminated the dim, deserted street. A Wuling Wuling Hongguang slowly pulled over to the side of the road. The car door opened, and a man stepped down; it was none other than Bai Buran.

"The person is gone..."

Bai Buran looked at the mess everywhere, his brows furrowed tightly. He hurriedly took out his phone and dialed Zhang Fan's number, but no one answered.

"The lingering flavor is strong; it must be an expert..."

Bai Buran could feel the fluctuations remaining in the air. The True Yang was surging, and the spellcraft was profound. Even though the battle had ended, the lingering flavor had not yet dissipated.

"Dust returns to dust, earth returns to earth, scattering into the red dust in vain as a gu..."

Just at this moment, a slow, languid voice came from the passenger seat of the Wuling Wuling Hongguang. Following that, a tall, graceful figure slowly stepped down, wearing high-heeled leather shoes and black leather shorts. Her figure was hot, and her appearance was gorgeous.

"The Dog of the Zodiac came to Bai Yujing!?" The beautiful woman said with a solemn expression.

"As expected of a high-ranking member of the Bai He Temple, you can even tell this?"

Bai Buran's gaze narrowed into a line, subconsciously looking at the beautiful woman.

Zhuang Zhuang Xiaomeng; she was not only an expert of the Bai He Temple but also an old friend of Bai Buran.

When Bai Buran was young and still practicing Dao on Mount Zhenwu, he had met her. Counting it up, the two had known each other for more than ten years.

"Little Bai, you stay far away from the sect and hide in the city; naturally, you don't know the changes in the Daoist world today..." Zhuang Zhuang Xiaomeng said lightly.

"In the last thirty years, the Wu Wei Sect has shown signs of revival. The Bai He Temple has dealt with them for so many years, so naturally, we know some of their roots."

"Since ten years ago, after the 【Dragon-Tiger Red Moon】, the Thirteen Zodiacs also underwent a major blood transfusion. The Dog and the Pig were both newcomers who joined after that time."

Zhuang Zhuang Xiaomeng leaned over to examine the traces left on the ground, the greatness on her chest about to burst out.

Bai Buran glanced at it and politely shifted his gaze elsewhere.

"Six Dust Elixir Art... as expected of the Thirteen Zodiacs." Zhuang Zhuang Xiaomeng said with a solemn expression.

The Thirteen Zodiacs each have their own strengths. The Immortal Arts they practice are different from ordinary Daoist inheritances. For example, the Pig, Wang Tao, his Dao name is 【Greedy Eating Transformation Art】. In his daily life, he harvests Nascent Souls to accumulate essence, and in a great battle, he can erupt with power multiplied several times over. Besides that, he can also catalyze the same power by greedily eating the opponent's spells.

The Horse, Wu Wu Qilu, his Dao name is 【Human Talisman Refining Record】. He uses the Nascent Soul as material and the transformation of all things into records as the foundation, wanting to refine the only Dao talisman that unlocks the Nascent Soul's code.

The Rooster, Jin Maori, his Dao name is 【Star Battle Dharma Body】. He harvests Nascent Souls to light up the major acupoints of the human body, corresponding to the stars and constellations in the sky, bringing auspicious stars and ferocious spirits into his own body.

As for the Dog, Han Han Diyan, he refines great elixirs by harvesting the Six Dust poison within Nascent Souls. It can refine the body and can also be transformed into many spells. It is extraordinarily mystical and impossible to guard against.

In these years, I don't know how many experts in the Daoist world have died under that 【Six Dust Elixir Art】.

"His opponent is not weak either..."

Bai Buran had a sharp eye. Looking at the remaining traces on the street, he revealed a thoughtful expression.

"That is a talisman expert."

Zhuang Zhuang Xiaomeng suddenly looked up and saw dark clouds surging in the sky, not yet dissipated, hazy and blurry like the gradually dissolving trajectory of a talisman.

"Talisman Dao and spirit are one; it is terrifying..." Bai Buran's gaze narrowed into a line, staring at the gradually dispersing dark clouds, as if wanting to firmly remember the remaining traces.

"An expert from the Jiangnan Province Dao Alliance?" Bai Buran looked at Zhuang Zhuang Xiaomeng.

The highest leadership of the regional Dao Alliances is the Bai He Temple.

The headquarters of the National Dao Alliance is also in Bai Yujing City, governed by the Bai He Temple.

This time, Zhuang Zhuang Xiaomeng came from Bai Yujing, which is equivalent to being an "Imperial Envoy." She still knew some of the roots of the Jiangnan Province Dao Alliance.

"No."

Zhuang Zhuang Xiaomeng shook her head, denying Bai Buran's guess.

"This person's attainment in Talisman Dao is unimaginable. Looking at the whole country, those who can have this level of cultivation in the Talisman Dao... can be counted on two hands."

"The Jiangnan Province Dao Alliance does not have such a Talisman Dao expert!"

As she spoke, Zhuang Zhuang Xiaomeng looked at Bai Buran and said in a low voice: "That employee of yours is named Zhang Fan, right..."

"I find one thing very strange. What is the status of the Dog? Why would he target such an insignificant little guy?" A look of suspicion flashed in Zhuang Zhuang Xiaomeng's eyes.

"Perhaps..."

"Where does he live?" Zhuang Zhuang Xiaomeng asked.

"He lives in..."

"Once upon a time there was a mountain, in the mountain there was a grave, in the grave there was a coffin, in the coffin..."

Just at this moment, a pleasant and melodious mobile phone ringtone sounded, echoing on the cold, quiet street.

Bai Buran picked up his phone to look, and the caller ID was Zhang Fan.

"Hello, Boss..."

Bai Buran answered the phone, and from the other end came Zhang Fan's voice.

"Where are you? Are you okay?"

What Bai Buran cared about most was naturally Zhang Fan's safety.

"I'm fine, I'm at home..."

On the other end of the phone, Zhang Fan's voice sounded a bit weak, but he still managed to cope with it.

"I see. You should rest well; we'll talk about the specifics tomorrow."

"Mm, okay..."

"Let's leave it at that for now..."

As he spoke, Bai Buran hung up the phone.

On the cold, quiet street, there were only him and Zhuang Zhuang Xiaomeng. The buzzing streetlights stretched their shadows long.

"What did he say?" Zhuang Zhuang Xiaomeng asked.

"He said he ran into it unintentionally..." Bai Buran said in a low voice.

"Ran into it?" Zhuang Zhuang Xiaomeng's beautiful brows furrowed slightly.

"Walking on a night road, he happened to meet two experts fighting, and one of them called the other the Dog." Bai Buran said lightly.

"Just like that?"

"Let's ask about the specifics tomorrow."

"Alright."

Zhuang Zhuang Xiaomeng wanted to say something but stopped, and finally nodded.

The night was deep.

Black clouds crossed, covering the bright moon.

Bai Yujing City suburbs.

Inside a pavilion, dust was surging, wrapping Han Han Diyan in the center. His face was pale, and a mouthful of deep red blood gushed out, splashing on the ground.

"The Nine-Fingered Talisman Demon, the name is not undeserved. As expected of an expert who has been famous for a long time."

Han Han Diyan gritted his teeth. He uncovered the incense burner in front of him, grabbed a handful of Nascent Souls, and violently crushed them in his hand.

Amidst painful wails, those Nascent Souls turned into dust and were violently sucked into Han Han Diyan's belly in one gulp.

Immediately, he tilted his head back, rolled his eyes, his whole body trembling, emitting a refreshing joy, and his complexion gradually became ruddy.

"You saw that evil seed?"

Just at this moment, on the table, the burning incense became brighter and brighter, and a wisp of smoke surged, revealing the phantom of a pig.

"I saw him... the evil seed left behind by Li Li Linglong is really hard to kill."

"The lives of this father and son are indeed tough enough... Actually, we can borrow a knife to kill someone, making their identities public. Ten years ago, 【Dragon-Tiger Red Moon】, many experts in the Daoist world died at the hands of this father and son."

A gloomy voice came from the incense smoke.

Back then, the Great Lingzong Wang ran rampant for a time, but his true identity remains a mystery to this day; no one knows it.

If it weren't for the fact that the previous generation's Human Zodiac, Li Li Linglong, married him and gave birth to a son, revealing a flaw, the Thirteen Zodiacs could not have known the true identities of this family of three.

Even so, it took a lot of effort and manpower.

"This kid's identity cannot be exposed... Don't forget, the things Zhang Lingzong brought out from Mount Long Hu back then still haven't been found. If this kid falls into the hands of the Daoist world, we won't have any bargaining chips." Han Han Diyan said in a low voice.

This is the rule set by 【Given Chen Long】.

Now that it is confirmed that Zhang Lingzong is still in the tribulation of the Great Night not being bright, we can borrow a knife to kill someone, letting Daoist experts take action. If we can sit back and reap the benefits, that would naturally be the best.

If that doesn't work, Zhang Fan's identity is in the hands of the Wu Wei Sect, and it can still be used as a final bargaining chip.

"Zhang Lingzong is dead for sure. I heard that among the ten famous mountains of the Daoist world, three have already come forward and locked onto his location."

A firm voice came from the ethereal incense smoke.

"If we can take down Zhang Lingzong, this kid will be useless." Han Han Diyan said in a low voice.

"Given Chen Long is indeed powerful. Back then, he set up a killing trap, committed treason, and wiped out the previous generation's Human Zodiac. It seems he had already anticipated today's situation."

Just at this moment, the voice in the ethereal incense smoke sounded again, revealing a trace of deep awe.

Among the Thirteen Zodiacs, besides the 【Human Zodiac】, the Rat is the most mysterious, and the Dragon is the most powerful. His power is not only reflected in his strength but also in his scheming.

Ten years ago, after the Dragon-Tiger Red Moon, he was the only one who suspected that the Zhang father and son were not dead. He spent ten years not only digging out their true identities but also confirming the truth of their faked deaths.

"The Thirteen Zodiacs, with the Human as the head... Since the existence of the Wu Wei Sect, he is the only one who committed treason yet was still able to kill the Human Zodiac." Han Han Diyan gritted his teeth, looking at the pig phantom in the ethereal incense smoke.

"Do you know why?"

"Why?"

A questioning voice came from the ethereal incense smoke.

"Because as early as ten years ago, Given Chen Long had already mastered one of the nine great Inner Elixir Arts..."

"What!? Given Chen Long? Which one did he master?" The voice in the ethereal incense smoke revealed deep astonishment.

"Five Elements Erring King!" Han Han Diyan lowered his voice and spat out the supreme name.

The five elements are inverted, existing outside the tribulation; those who go against it become immortals, those who err become kings! Bearing the heaven-reaching art, one naturally has a heaven-equaling heart.

From the day he refined the 【Five Elements Erring King】, the heart of rebellion was born!!

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 136 =====