Chapter 260: Involution Reaches This Point

The black fluid, both insubstantial and solid, clings to Dan Jiaojiao's body, sprouting mycelium that pierces into flesh and blood.

The remainder seeps onto the ground, turning into a fungal carpet.

From within, grotesquely twisted demonic beings emerge, piling upon each other as they pounce on Dan Jiaojiao's comparatively weak form.

It feels as if they would instantly shred and devour her, leaving no residue.

At that moment,

The tiny lotus planted atop Dan Jiaojiao's head emits a clear, resonant light that envelops her entire body.

It seems to instantly transport her to another world.

Zhang Gui's main divine cluster, "Tai Sui Entering Spirit," generates all terrifying filth, yet none can cling to her.

It is a Divine Ability, the "Emerging Untainted from Mud."

Yet Dan Jiaojiao can still touch Zhang Gui's body.

Her face displays an image of pure desire, both supremely holy and exceedingly seductive.

She whispers softly, "Food, drink, men and women, the great human desire persists.

I have, can transcend the mundane and soar…"

One hand gently twirls Zhang Gui's earlobe, the other slowly reaches downward.

Such a motion, even if Zhang Gui loses reason, still makes his qi and blood churn.

Within his body, the other three major main divine clusters—"Swallowing Crow," "Drinking River," and "Water and Fire United"—interlink and evolve.

The average man's five‑and‑a‑half foot frame instantly expands into an eight‑zhang giant.

A single thigh becomes thicker and taller than Dan Jiaojiao herself.

In an instant, there is a physically meaningful reproductive isolation.

Such a bizarre transformation leaves Dan Jiaojiao dumbfounded.

After all, no matter how powerful her supreme secret art is, when "tools" are unavailable she is helpless!

Moreover, this place is not a desolate mountain or a remote county town, but the capital of Da Guo Ming Song.

Zhang Gui, now transformed into a giant, could cause walls to collapse with any movement.

If the authorities are alarmed, the excellent "Charity Dojo" she painstakingly built over two or three years would be ruined.

She quickly weighed the pros and cons in her mind, then, releasing Zhang Gui, muttered,

"Zhen Shi Mei, truly worthy of the lineage, one of the selected true disciples walking the Human Realm."

Such an excellent "Ming King Protector" embryo.

Even among the demonic sects of the Chuangu Grand Sect in Di Ku Jie, it is a rare sight.

"What a pity."

Leaning on the lotus talisman atop her head, she walks out the guest‑room door.

She sheds the "Dharma Form" and regains her clever, agile, delicate appearance.

She steps lightly down the stairs, disappearing without a trace.

Meanwhile, in the guest room, after Zhang Gui is freed from the influence, the various divine clusters slowly cease operating.

Finally, his whole body collapses into a seated spasm on the floor.

His back leans against the wall, eyes wide and vacant, having lost sensation.

He doesn't know how long has passed.

His pupils tremble slightly, and he seems to jolt awake from a nightmare.

Instinctively, he triggers all the divine clusters around his body, and uses the mighty Divine Authority he holds to link the power of the Legal System Element's punishment rules.

He declares, "This place is a civilized domain protected by law…"

"Precious, Precious, don't be nervous, don't be nervous.

I'm by your side, it's all right now."

Zhang Gui hears the familiar, gentle voice and finally becomes fully conscious.

He gasps, "Elegant Noble Lady, you, I, what is this situation?"

"We are in the guest room of Xiaoyao Ju in Jinling Du; do you remember staying here?"

"Of course I remember."

"After settling in, didn't you also order a whole table of banquet wine?"

When the Shop Assistant delivered it,

Then the shopkeeper of Xiaoyao Ju found a physician for you.

And the Flower Dragon Beast you rode is a divine steed of superb quality, never sold to outsiders.

That shopkeeper also knows the rules, fearing trouble.

He reported to us that the Huayu Zhen Family's main store of the Four Seasons Trading Firm is in Jinling Du.

When they checked over there, they found that this Flower Dragon Beast was the one I just sent out, and reported back to me.

So I rushed over to take care of you, right?

"I see.

Today is the fifteenth day of the first month, a family reunion day, yet you are exhausted…"

"In the customs of Jinling Jingji, on the fifteenth day of the first month, the whole family eats a harmonious breakfast together.

Then at lunch we call friends together for another meal.

In the evening we go to the capital city to enjoy the lantern festivities.

We stay up all night without sleep.

When you arrived, didn't you meet Shi Jing and those companions, and escorted them?"

At that time I was cultivating a secret technique that required me not to stop for a day, so I didn't go with them.

My nature is naturally quiet, and actually it isn't as interesting as being with you.

Zhang Gui heard that and sighed,

"I originally planned to spend the fifteenth today in Jinling Du,

and tomorrow go to your house to see you first.

Then on the seventeenth of the first month I would formally visit your Huayu Zhen Family.

But who could have imagined that I would be inexplicably tangled up by a lecherous female thief!"

Speaking as he spoke, his face grew redder, his jaw

"I don't care whether she is a big one in the White Dragon Fish Suit, or the holder of the Ancient Micang.

In any case, she will eventually get her retribution!

Recalling in detail, if this woman, the little thief, faced me head‑on, I wouldn't fear even ten of them.

That's why I was inexplicably taken advantage of by her…」

"Gui Gui, if I don't win you in a direct confrontation, can't I kill you?"

"Sure, that's also possible.

But my Divine Ability is innate; even if my mind is confused, I will still launch various counterattacks…

"Such counterattacks are like mechanisms in sync, with no spirit or intelligence at all.

If one truly wishes to break them, it would be downright easy.

For example, from afar I could 'feed' you a few high‑grade yin thunder bomb pearls, or prepare extra dragon‑force crossbow shots for several rounds; then you would

So the important thing is to stay alert at all times, and not fall into the trap.

So the important thing is to stay constantly vigilant; not getting caught is the point.

"That's true." After Zhang Gui's angry embarrassment, he slowly

realized Zhen Ciyun's rebuttal was for his own safety, took a few deep breaths, and nodded,

"But today that thief's trick was indeed sly…

"The incident today is my fault." Zhen Ciyun reached out and grasped Zhang Gui's palm,

"If I'm not mistaken, the one who harmed you is my

great senior sister.

I cultivate the Great Sect of the Putuo Mountain Gate in the Di Ku Jie, specializing in 'Recognition'.

She practices the Passion and Desire Method.

There is also a technique, Divine Ability Peerless.

These three Sub‑canonical Scriptures together

form the ancient Buddhist school's 'Five Directions Five Elders' holding the Southern Guardian's Guan Shi Yin Pu Sa 'True Fruit' True Law.

and the one I practice among the three

Sub‑canonical Scriptures is the most radiant…」

"Ah, involution, involution, right? It's gotten so intense!

Even to the point of stealing—uh, anyway, this is way too despicable!

【96】 "There are many things far more despicable than this.

【97】 Otherwise I wouldn't have to stay in the Human Realm now, lingering in the clan to cultivate, work, and accumulate foundations for the future.

【98】 (End of Chapter)