Chapter 57

For a moment, the yin energy was so intense that it almost made it impossible to breathe. Zhu Ganglie leaped forward and appeared at the door of the dilapidated temple.

Seeing the seven or eight people who were originally at the door and the dozens who had been fighting now standing side by side, they all looked in horror at a giant centipede in front of them.

The centipede was as large as a giant python, its body motionless, its fierce head devouring a body, and its two pairs of blood-red eyes coldly staring at the people below.

Under the pressure of the giant centipede, everyone's legs trembled, their eyes filled with fear, and some had already soiled themselves.

"Boy, run, don't come over!"

When the old man named Rong Bo saw Zhu Ganglie step out of the temple door, he shouted in a hoarse voice.

However, what Rong Bo did not expect was that this seemingly weak young man slowly walked over, and the giant centipede, which exuded overwhelming ferocity, showed a hint of fear in its eyes, and its massive body began to retreat slowly.

"Taiyin Golden Centipede? To meet you, an ancient venomous creature, here is indeed my good fortune!"

Amid the terrified expressions of the crowd, Zhu Ganglie looked at the dark golden centipede and praised it with a smile.

The Taiyin Golden Centipede is an ancient strange insect, with a carapace as red as gold, comparable to a magical artifact. It is extremely fierce and is the natural enemy of snakes and dragons. More precious is that it can be refined into a body double.

Observing this Wu Guan, with its dark golden carapace, it seems to have impure blood. Otherwise, I would not be happy but would have run away immediately.

Zhu Ganglie's expression made the crowd both shocked and delighted, knowing that the man in front of them must possess extraordinary skills, and they immediately placed all their hopes on Zhu Ganglie.

The giant centipede let out a shrill scream and suddenly spewed a red poisonous mist from its mouth.

"Boy, get out of the way!"

At this moment, Zhu Ganglie was already seen as a savior. Seeing the poisonous mist, the crowd could not help but panic and warn him.

However, in the worried and terrified gazes of the crowd, the white-robed young man in front of them slowly turned a white banner in his hand, which quickly grew larger, the flag flapping and absorbing the poisonous mist directly.

With the poisonous mist absorbed, the Taiyin Golden Centipede coiled its body, transforming into a finger-sized form, and shot toward Zhu Ganglie's head like an arrow.

"Hmph! You're delivering yourself into my hands!"

Zhu Ganglie calmly watched the golden centipede flash toward him, and with a light push of his hand, the Beiyexiangyun transformed into a massive river, the immense force sending the centipede flying.

Before the centipede could react, it was frozen into a block of ice and fell into his hand.

"Please, Immortal Sir, save my father, purge the corrupt officials and demons from the court, and restore the clear and bright world!"

Seeing Zhu Ganglie easily subdue the demon, the crowd was both shocked and overjoyed. The veiled woman immediately removed her veil, revealing a face of extraordinary beauty, and knelt down, crying and begging, her frail and pitiful appearance evoking sympathy from everyone, who wished the woman was begging for their help.

Zhu Ganglie glanced at the woman and ignored her.

"Immortal Sir, this humble woman, though of modest beauty, is willing to serve the Immortal!"

Zhu Ganglie, tired of listening to her, leaped forward and summoned the Beiyexiangyun.

"Hehe, Junior Brother Zhu, this woman is of extraordinary beauty, why not take her into your household!"

As Zhu Ganglie jumped onto the Beiyexiangyun, a cheerful and teasing voice echoed in the air, making Zhu Ganglie's expression brighten as he called out, "Senior Brother Ximen, why have you come out?"

"Haha, to subdue demons and save the beauty!"

Ximen Jianbei laughed and jumped onto Zhu Ganglie's Beiyexiangyun, and the two headed toward the Ziyun Temple in the city.

Seeing the two leave, the beauty who had been kneeling collapsed on the ground, her expression filled with sorrow.

"Miss, these are people from the outside world, pursuing the path of immortality. The glory and wealth of the secular world are like old shoes to them!"

Rong Bo slowly helped the woman up and consoled her softly.

On the Beiyexiangyun, Zhu Ganglie smiled and said, "Senior Brother, why mock your junior brother? I followed the order of the sect, eliminated an evil monk, and found clues to your family, but there are two families, and I need you to confirm."

Hearing Zhu Ganglie's words, Ximen Jianbei's expression became slightly serious, with a hint of gratitude, "Thank you, Junior Brother, for your efforts. I have been away from home for decades, and I left without saying goodbye, so my family probably thinks I am dead. Now, I am somewhat anxious to return."

Ximen Jianbei's expression turned melancholic, his eyes filled with a faint trace of nostalgia.

Zhu Ganglie did not speak but urged the Beiyexiangyun to enter the city of Zhu Zǐguó, heading toward the first Ximen family under the sunlight.

"Junior Brother, I haven't congratulated you on obtaining the Taiyin Golden Centipede. If properly cultivated, it can become a rare treasure, especially a nemesis to the dragon clan. In ancient times, the Taiyin Golden Centipede was destroyed by the dragon clan. Before you reveal it, make sure it is well cultivated to avoid being suppressed by the old dragons. Your Qianyuan Bone-Replacement Pill can purify the bloodline of the Taiyin Golden Centipede and enhance its power. However, to restore its ancient might, it will require continuous cultivation. I have heard that the Dahuang Sect in the Dahuang region has blood diamonds that can purify the bloodline of beasts. If you have the opportunity, you can ask for a few."

As Ximen Jianbei spoke, Zhu Ganglie understood that his senior brother was thanking him for finding his family and guiding him.

Zhu Ganglie also took note, knowing that the Taiyin Golden Centipede is an ancient strange creature, but he did not know that it was destroyed by the dragon clan, which further confirmed its value.

As they spoke, they arrived at a household. This was a commoner's home, and Ximen Jianbei, after a brief look, shook his head and headed to another household.

"Junior Brother, my family has practiced martial arts for generations, with each generation's head reaching the peak of human martial arts. I had exceptional talent and reached the Blood Dyeing stage at the age of twenty. To pursue a higher realm, I traveled to seek masters and eventually met my teacher, joining the Shenshao Dao."

Ximen Jianbei said this with a proud smile.

The Beiyexiangyun quickly arrived at a noble family in the southwestern part of Zhu Zǐguó.

Upon arriving, Ximen Jianbei walked straight in, immediately angering the household, with countless servants trying to block him.

However, they were all swept away by Ximen Jianbei's sleeve.

"Who dares to cause trouble at the Ximen family, seeking death!"

An old man with a white beard, holding a long sword, roared, his eyes filled with fear.

"Hehe, Little Feng, it's Jianbei!"

Seeing the old man, Ximen Jianbei chuckled, and a snow-white sword flew out from behind his back, performing a sword technique in front of him.

"Why do you know our family's Snow Drifting Sword Technique?"

The old man's expression turned puzzled, and he examined Ximen Jianbei closely.

Seeing this, Zhu Ganglie did not bother with the process of his senior brother recognizing his family. He flicked his body and directly entered the Ximen family's main hall, sitting down to wait for his senior brother to reunite with his family.

After a while, Senior Brother Ximen Jianbei walked in with an excited face, and the entire Ximen family was overjoyed, celebrating the emergence of an immortal-like figure in their family.

Zhu Ganglie did not stint on his gifts to the Ximen family, refining several small magical artifacts for them.

Zhu Ganglie stayed with Ximen Jianbei at the Ximen family for some time, during which he could properly refine the Taiyin Golden Centipede.