Chapter 206: The Shackles of the Earth Book are Finally Escaped (Please Give Me a Monthly Ticket)

Chapter 206: The Earth Scroll's Shackles Finally Broken (Please give monthly votes)

Dongluo Desert, Demon Sealing Platform.

Sandstorms swept in, and within this vast desert, a huge oasis was hidden, surrounded by seven large and small lakes, forming a rare, beautiful, and peculiar landscape.

There were also numerous magnificent buildings, ancient and elegant, with Immortal Qi wafting about.

A figure stumbled from afar, blood dripping onto the white jade stone.

This person was none other than Jiang Renyi, who had narrowly escaped from Zhao Qingmei's hands.

Ouyang Quan, who was teasing an exotic beast, saw this and quickly stepped forward, saying, "Leader Jiang, what happened? Could it be that the Ghost Swordsman has already invaded Dongluo Pass?"

"No, no."

Jiang Renyi gasped for breath. Only after arriving at the Demon Sealing Platform did he feel a sense of relief from surviving a disaster. "I have important matters to report to the two Elders. Quickly take me there."

Ouyang Quan dared not delay upon hearing this and quickly led Jiang Renyi to the main hall.

Upon arriving at the main hall, Jiang Renyi could no longer hold on and collapsed directly to the ground, his face pale from excessive blood loss.

Ouyang Quan quickly took out a Medicinal Pill for healing and said, "Brother Jiang, take this first."

Jiang Renyi did not stand on ceremony and directly swallowed the healing pill.

Ouyang Quan quickly walked towards the back hall.

After taking the healing Medicinal Pill and circulating his Internal Energy, Jiang Renyi felt much better.

Not long after, Yuan Feng, the Second Elder of the Demon Sealing Platform, and Ouyang Ping, the Third Elder, rushed over.

Yuan Feng saw this and quickly asked, "Leader Jiang, what happened?"

Ouyang Ping also frowned. When had the Demonic Cult Leader ever been so disheveled?

Jiang Renyi took a deep breath and said, "My Junior Sister is back."

"What!?"

Both were astonished by Jiang Renyi's words, but their expressions subsequently differed.

Yuan Feng was surprised and solemn, while Ouyang Ping was surprised but also let out a sigh of relief.

Yuan Feng asked again, "Zhao Qingmei came out of the Demon Sealing Well?"

"Mm."

Jiang Renyi nodded, his face looking grim. "Although I don't know how she got out, she did appear, and she was the one who broke my arm."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Feng immediately reprimanded, "Nonsense! This Zhao Qingmei has gone mad!"

Ouyang Ping raised his eyebrows. Although he didn't know what Jiang Renyi had done as the Demonic Cult Leader, he could guess one or two without much thought.

It was nothing more than eliminating dissidents and playing power games.

Jiang Renyi said in a deep voice, "After she came out of the Demon Sealing Well, her strength has improved even further."

Ouyang Ping asked strangely, "How exactly did she get out of the Demon Sealing Well?"

Yuan Feng said coldly, "No matter how she got out, think about it. As soon as she emerged from the Demon Sealing Well, she killed a Half-Step Grandmaster expert of the Demonic Cult, and then even attacked the current Leader. Such a vicious and cruel Heart-Nature, she doesn't know gratitude at all. In my opinion, sooner or later she will even kill you and me. She can no longer be the Leader, and the Demonic Cult's supreme martial art, the Nine Nether Purgatory Demonic Codex, must also be retrieved."

Ouyang Ping raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "Brother Yuan, this matter needs to be discussed again. Moreover, now that the Ghost Swordsman has threatened to flatten the Demonic Cult, Old Leader Jiang Shang is not here, and the Grand Elder is still in seclusion. This is a critical moment for the Demonic Cult's survival, and we cannot afford to fall into disarray."

Yuan Feng's eyes flashed with coldness. "Elder Ouyang, you are wrong. Shouldn't we first stabilize the internal situation before dealing with external threats?"

The two held different opinions, and the atmosphere in the hall became subtle.

Ouyang Quan, Ouyang Ping's son, frowned. Yuan Feng was not thinking for the Demonic Cult; he was merely after the Nine Nether Purgatory Demonic Codex.

Ouyang Ping slowly said, "Brother Yuan, you saw Chief Zhao's strength last time. Now her cultivation has improved even further. Coupled with experts like Yi Daoyun, Duanmu Xinghua, and Lin Tianhai within the Demonic Cult, are you sure you can control her?"

Yuan Feng looked at Jiang Renyi. Could it be that Jiang Renyi didn't have his own trusted followers?

Jiang Renyi shook his head and said, "These people originally supported Zhao Qingmei and were not truly loyal to me."

With his Half-Step Grandmaster cultivation, he simply couldn't suppress these Grandmaster-level experts. When Zhao Qingmei hadn't reached the Grandmaster Realm, Duanmu Xinghua didn't have such a submissive attitude either.

One must be strong oneself. No matter where, a strong personal strength is the Foundation.

Yuan Feng said nothing more.

Ouyang Ping pondered for a long time, a hint of cold light flashing in his eyes, and said, "The Ghost Swordsman will be here soon. Let us first overcome this difficulty together. This time, we must let the people of the world know the prestige of the Demonic Cult."

Jiang Renyi thought for a moment and said, "The reason the Ghost Swordsman wants to flatten the Demonic Cult is because my Junior Sister provoked him."

Yuan Feng snorted lightly, saying, "Hmph, she should deal with the trouble she caused herself."

Ouyang Ping frowned. "Brother Yuan, at a time of life and death, do not act on impulse."

Yuan Feng glanced at Ouyang Ping and said faintly, "You are wrong. Zhao Qingmei is so arrogant, do you think she would send someone to request assistance from our Demon Sealing Platform?"

Ouyang Ping was momentarily speechless. Given Zhao Qingmei's temperament, it was indeed unlikely that she would seek their help.

"Since she doesn't ask for help, then let her solve it herself."

Yuan Feng's eyes reflected a cold glint. "As for the position of Leader, we can wait until Old Leader Jiang Shang returns."

Ouyang Ping's brows furrowed into a '川' character. According to the intelligence received, even if they managed to stop the Ghost Swordsman and his many experts this time, the Demonic Cult would likely suffer heavy losses, possibly never recovering and needing decades to recuperate.

However, it was clear that Yuan Feng did not care about the future of the Demonic Cult. What he truly cared about was the Nine Nether Purgatory Demonic Codex in Zhao Qingmei's hands.

Ouyang Ping sighed heavily, then flicked his sleeves and left directly. Ouyang Quan bowed to Yuan Feng and quickly followed him.

Yuan Feng looked at Ouyang Ping's retreating figure, his expression becoming somewhat grim. Every man for himself. Ouyang Ping's inability to be of one mind with him at crucial moments made him feel exceptionally uncomfortable.

Jiang Renyi, whose face was pale, said, "Elder Yuan, do you know of any method for limb Rebirth in this world?"

At this moment, his right arm had been broken. A swordsman who habitually used his right hand would lose seven or eight tenths of his strength without it.

Yuan Feng glanced at Jiang Renyi and said, "There are two methods for limb Rebirth. One is to find Heaven And Earth Treasure that can regenerate flesh and blood. The other is to Cultivate the Buddhist Mahavairocana Sutra of Dhyana, or the Heaven's Abode Body Tempering Art from the Great Snow Mountain to Perfection."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Renyi's already pale face instantly lost all color.

Heaven And Earth Treasure that could regenerate flesh and blood were treasures that were hard to come by. Finding them was entirely a matter of luck. And the Mahavairocana Sutra of Dhyana and the Heaven's Abode Body Tempering Art from the Great Snow Mountain were both supreme martial arts of their respective regions. Wanting to learn them was even more of a pipe dream for him.

Yuan Feng patted Jiang Renyi's shoulder and sighed, "Now, we can only wait for Old Leader Jiang Shang to return before we can help you avenge yourself."

Jiang Renyi sighed and said nothing.

The Jianghu was ever-changing. After the news of the Ghost Swordsman, Luo Chongyang, and Vajra Puwen appearing in Yunlin City spread, many who were skeptical also believed it and rose up, heading towards Yunlin City.

More and more people gathered in Yunlin City, causing many people's attention across the world to shift to Yunlin City.

The Demonic Cult was a sect founded a thousand years ago, and its reputation was once on par with Buddhism and Xuanmen. Especially at the beginning of the Demonic Cult's founding, several generations of Demonic Cult Leaders carried the Nine Nether Purgatory Demonic Codex, and even Great Grandmaster experts emerged, suppressing an entire era for over three hundred years.

How profound was the Foundation of such a sect?

Some said that the Ghost Swordsman, with his many experts and the general trend of the world, was enough to flatten the Demonic Cult's Dongluo Pass. Others said that the Ghost Swordsman would die at the hands of the Demonic Cult's demons, as no one knew how many peerless experts were within the Demonic Cult.

Whether the Ghost Swordsman could flatten the Demonic Cult or fall at Dongluo Pass became a widely debated topic in the Jianghu for a time.

Innumerable Jianghu experts watched, and innumerable Jianghu forces also watched.

Outside Yunlin City, in the mountains and forests.

It was the height of summer, the weather hot and unbearable, with the sound of cicadas echoing in the ears.

Luo Chongyang sat cross-legged, facing Vajra Puwen of Buddhism.

The two had been discussing the Dao for several days, and it had now reached a fever pitch.

Luo Chongyang calmly asked, "What connection does Buddha have with the human world?"

"I see all sentient beings sinking in the sea of suffering. This human world is inherently a sea of suffering, and Buddha is the ferry, with happiness on the other shore. Buddha ferries people to the other shore; this is the connection between my Buddha and the human world."

Vajra Puwen placed his hands together in front of his chest and retorted, "I wonder what connection the benefactor has with the human world?"

Luo Chongyang smiled faintly and said, "I see all people as Dragons, while people see me as an ant. Even if I am just an ant, I earnestly observe everything I see, earnestly listen to everything I hear, love what I love, and loathe what I loathe. I cannot love everything, nor can I distinguish between love and hate perfectly."

"Then, earnestly love and earnestly loathe. Therefore, my connection with the human world is in the present, in this moment, and in eternity."

As Luo Chongyang's words fell, a golden light flickered in Vajra Puwen's eyes. After a long while, he said, "Benefactor, your Realm is profound."

Vajra Puwen looked at the Daoist in front of him, feeling a myriad of emotions. Days of discussing the Dao had made him admire Luo Chongyang.

There truly were people in this world who genuinely Cultivated the Dao.

An Jing, in a black robe, stood by a distant stream, his eyes calm and natural, silently watching the flowing water.

Not far away, Su Lian and Su Yue stood, curiously looking at his back.

Su Yue clicked her tongue and said, "This Ghost Swordsman's patience is truly remarkable."

From the day before yesterday until now, the Ghost Swordsman had been standing by the stream, making it impossible for anyone to know what he intended to do.

Su Lian nodded, sighing, "Before undertaking great endeavors, one needs careful planning. He must be a thoughtful person, and such a person is capable of achieving great things."

Su Yue leapt onto a tree branch, lazily saying, "Whether he can achieve great things, I don't know. Anyway, this time when we go to the Demonic Cult, if something unexpected happens, we two must remember to slip away at any time. Don't really lose our lives at Dongluo Pass."

Su Lian glared at Su Yue, then looked at the Ghost Swordsman in the distance, finding that he seemed not to have heard Su Yue's words. Only then did she whisper:

"Since we have promised others this time, we naturally must give our all. The battle hasn't even begun yet, and you're already thinking of retreating?"

Su Yue said, "We will definitely help, but we can't lose our lives."

Upon hearing this, Su Lian said nothing more.

After all, going to the Demonic Cult this time was also very dangerous. If she were to die for the Ghost Swordsman, their relationship had not yet reached that level of intimacy.

All in all, just do your best.

At this moment, An Jing was naturally not truly meditating and calming his Qi. He had been cultivating for ten years, so his patience was self-evident.

An Jing's thoughts remained on the Earth Scroll, quietly awaiting this moment.

Time flew like a white steed, as if ten years had passed in the blink of an eye. He still remembered his ecstatic joy when he first obtained the Earth Scroll, and now it had been ten years.

The scenes of these ten years flashed continuously, appearing in An Jing's mind, making him feel somewhat dazed.

Had he merely been dreaming?

Reality and illusion are always difficult to distinguish.

But at this moment, he felt the most real existence, just like Luo Chongyang's words: in the present, in this moment, and in eternity.

The sun set, the moon rose, and unknowingly, it was already deep into the night.

Suddenly, the Earth Scroll changed, and An Jing's thoughts also fell upon it.

Cultivation: Grandmaster (One-Qi)

Fate: Auspicious Star Shining (Rising)

Bone Structure: Once in a Thousand Years

Martial Arts: Sword Drawing Technique, Sword Hiding Technique, Sword Control Technique, Nine Character Sword Secret, Soaring Nine Heavens Movement Technique, Aura Concealment Technique, Hundred Steps Flying Sword (Ninth Layer), Nine Yang Divine Finger (Eighth Layer), Brahma Heart Sees Me, Heaven's Will Four Symbols Sword Secret (Seventh Layer), Incomplete Nameless Heart Sutra (Fourth Layer)

Hint One: Host's fate has taken root.

The black Opportunity indicated on the Earth Scroll completely disappeared.

Time seemed to freeze at this moment.

When An Jing saw those words, he didn't feel the ecstatic joy he had imagined, nor the excitement he had anticipated. His heart was as calm as water at this moment.

He gently raised his hand, then lifted the mask from his face.

Under the moonlight, a delicate and handsome face was reflected in the flowing water.

It was as if he himself had almost forgotten what he looked like.

Perhaps the path he had taken was too thorny, but fortunately, suffering had ended and joy had begun.

After a long while.

An Jing put on his mask again, slowly stood up, and walked towards the others.

Luo Chongyang's expression was calm, and he said, "Nephew, how is your arrow flying?"

The other three also looked at An Jing, with a hint of inquiry in their eyes.

An Jing nodded and said, "We will set off the day after tomorrow morning. You all can spread this news."

A glint flashed in Luo Chongyang's eyes.

Vajra Puwen also put his hands together and murmured, "amitābha."

If it weren't for An Jing 'freely' giving him the Great Sun Tathagata Mantra, he wouldn't even have thought about eliminating the Demonic Cult.

"Are we finally going to set off?"

Su Yue jumped down from the tree directly and said, "You're not anxious, but my sister is anxious for you. Don't worry, this news will spread throughout Yunlin City within an hour."

At this time, inside and outside Yunlin City, countless experts had gathered. Besides some First Rank experts, there were even one or two Grandmaster Realm experts. It was just unknown whether they were there to watch the excitement or join in the fun.

Su Lian also walked over and said, "News came from Dongluo Pass during the day that the Demonic Cult Leader said she was willing to fight you to the death in Dongluo Pass."

At this moment, the news that the Demonic Cult Leader was going to challenge the Ghost Swordsman had already spread.

This immediately made the already tense atmosphere even more volatile.

Su Yue raised an eyebrow and said, "This is simply an insult to you. How can a Half-Step Grandmaster expert be so provocative? Can you swallow this insult?"

In the Jianghu, it was rare for a Half-Step Grandmaster to challenge a Grandmaster expert, let alone an expert like the Ghost Swordsman who could kill a Two-Qi Grandmaster.

When Lin Yiyang challenged Bodhisattva Puhui, firstly, Bodhisattva Puhui was a newly promoted Grandmaster, and secondly, Lin Yiyang had the Phoenix Sword in hand and had suppressed his cultivation, able to reach Grandmaster at any time.

Even so, this battle still shook the Great Yan Jianghu.

An Jing's mouth curved slightly upward as he looked at Su Yue and said, "Then what should we do?"

A chilling killing intent flashed in Su Yue's eyes. "Kill him."