Chapter 36

It turned out that the six people from Ziyun Palace had, due to a stroke of luck, followed the two elders from Songshan to fetch treasures on Yue'er Island. They obtained a total of thirteen or fourteen treasures, including the *Tianmo Secret Manual* they were currently cultivating.

Similar to Dongxiu's Dragon Sparrow Ring, Sanfeng also possessed a Xuan Guang Ruler. Because she did not know how to use it, she could only refine it with magic, which significantly reduced its power. Moreover, she felt a subtle repulsion from the treasure, and she had consulted Xu Fein several times. This time, Xu Fein told her, "The Daoist arts of our Wutai Sect are profound and extensive. Apart from our ancestors, no one has been able to fully master them. We, as fellow disciples, each specialize in different areas. I'm not boasting, but if it comes to refining medicines and elixirs, no one among my peers can surpass me. However, when it comes to refining treasures and casting cauldrons, no one can match my junior brother Yue Qing."

After hearing Dongxiu's account, Sanfeng became increasingly uneasy, fearing that the Xuan Guang Ruler might have the same hidden dangers as the Dragon Sparrow Ring. She brought the treasure to Daxiong Reef to find Yue Qing.

Yue Qing took the jade ruler and examined it carefully before returning it. "This ruler is called the Xuan Guang Ruler, a treasure refined by Master Lianshan. Its power is indeed extraordinary, but to use it freely, you need the unique refining techniques of the Taiqing lineage. Moreover, this treasure, like Dongxiu's Dragon Sparrow Ring, is used to refine demons. Using magic to refine it will harm both you and the treasure. Over time, not only will the treasure be damaged, but you, the Palace Master, will also be injured by its backlash. At best, your cultivation will stagnate, and at worst, you might suffer a mental breakdown, losing control of your spirit and falling into madness."

Yue Qing's words were mostly true, and although Sanfeng was slightly more perceptive than Dongxiu, she could not help but believe him, as she had indeed felt resistance from the ruler when refining it with magic. She even had to store the ruler away during practice to avoid losing her connection with the demons and having her magic suppressed.

While Sanfeng was deep in thought, Wu Fan rushed in, panic-stricken. "Third Palace Master! It's bad! It's bad! A hideous Taoist has come to Yingxian Island, claiming to be the master of Wuloudong in Nanhai's Jinxing Gorge, Yan Shi. He heard that our palace is a place of unparalleled beauty and wants to come in as a guest. When it was Jinping's turn to be on duty, she reported to Second Palace Master, who was in the Huangjing Hall. The Second Palace Master suspected he was not a good person and asked Jinping to find an excuse to send him away. But when Yan Shi heard that Ziyun Palace did not wish to entertain guests, he flew into a rage, used evil magic to capture Jinping, and threatened to invade and take over Ziyun Palace. He was repelled by the divine sand corridor and is now on Yingxian Island, taunting us and saying he will take Jinping's purity in the Yan Guang Pavilion!"

"Rubbish!" Sanfeng's eyebrows shot up, and she forgot to bid farewell to Yue Qing. She picked up the Xuan Guang Ruler and stormed off in a rage.

When Yue Qing heard about Yan Shi, he knew it was his senior sister's doing. He silently took out a pill, crushed it, and scattered it into the sea. The creatures in the water roared and fought over the pill, causing the sea surface to shimmer with thousands of scales and waves.

In the afternoon, Wu Fan came to Daxiong Reef to deliver silver frost melons. Yue Qing asked, "Has Yan Shi been driven away?"

Wu Fan shook his head. "Yan Shi used some kind of demonic magic to turn the area around Yingxian Island pitch black, blocking out the sky. The sea for several dozen feet is filled with black evil qi. Even someone of my level, who can fly and travel through the earth and sky, feels a chill to the bone and a disturbance of the soul, almost fainting and losing all sense of direction. I don't even know where the enemy is, and I can't use my treasures effectively."

Yue Qing took the melon, cut it into small pieces, and ate it slowly. "The leader of the Tianyin Sect roamed the world for hundreds of years, and even the most powerful righteous cultivators could not defeat him. He was finally punished by heaven for his evil deeds. Yan Shi, his youngest disciple, has several hundred years of cultivation. The black evil qi he uses is likely the Xuan Yin Divine Curtain, which contains black threads that can capture the spirits of immortals. It's fortunate you didn't rush in, or you would have been captured by now."

Wu Fan was amazed. "Uncle Yue, you are truly remarkable. You can tell what methods the enemy is using just by sitting here, and you know so much about him, even more than the two Palace Masters."

When Wu Fan returned to the Huangjing Hall, Er Feng, Sanfeng, Huizhu, Dongxiu, and Jinxun were discussing a plan. Seeing Wu Fan return, Sanfeng immediately asked, "What did he say?"

Wu Fan repeated Yue Qing's words, and Er Feng sighed. "Yue Daoist is truly a great cultivator from a prestigious sect."

Dongxiu suggested, "Why don't we ask Junior Brother Yue for help?"

Sanfeng disagreed. "Yan Shi is just one person, and we have so many experts here. If we rely on a guest for help, Ziyun Palace's reputation will be ruined!"

Dongxiu argued, "But the demon is very cunning. We can't find him, so how can we defeat him?"

Er Feng proposed, "What about asking the First Palace Master?"

"Absolutely not!" Sanfeng said. "The First Palace Master is cultivating the last three magic techniques of the *Tianmo Secret Manual* to transcend the tribulation. We cannot interrupt her for such a trivial matter!"

"But now Jinping and Huangfeng have been captured, and the demon is blocking the entrance, showing off his power. We have no way to deal with this. If we don't seek help from Yue Daoist or ask the First Palace Master to come out, what can we do?"

"Shut up!" Sanfeng shouted, interrupting Dongxiu. "Since we know his methods, we can devise a plan. I observe that the demon is a lecherous man. We can send Lu Rongbo to lure him out, and I will use my magic to possess her. When we see the demon, I will strike and eliminate him!"

Dongxiu, who usually followed Sanfeng's lead, and Er Feng, who was kind-hearted and indecisive, agreed. Huizhu and Jinxun did not interfere, so they followed Sanfeng's plan and called Lu Rongbo. Sanfeng told her, "The demon is afraid of us and is hiding in the black evil qi. We have decided to send you to rescue Jinping and Huangfeng. Don't be afraid. I will use the *Tianmo Secret Manual* to possess you, and as soon as we encounter the demon, I will cut off his head!"

Lu Rongbo knew that the Third Palace Master was ruthless and decisive, so she dared not disobey. She obediently flew out of the divine sand corridor with her sword.

Wei Rong immediately stood up when he saw Sanfeng sending Lu Rongbo to fight the demon. "I am willing to go with Senior Sister Lu!"

"No!" Sanfeng immediately rejected him. "If you appear, the demon won't show himself, and our plan will fail."

Wei Rong argued, "The demon is extremely vicious. Even you can't defeat him. Sending Senior Sister Lu is like sending her to her death!"

"Rubbish!" Sanfeng flew into a rage. She was already frustrated by the demon's taunting and the capture of their disciples. Now, her plan was being questioned, and Wei Rong's words were like a direct insult. "Wu Fan, take Wei Rong to the Heavenly Punishment Chamber immediately, give him five hundred dragon whips, and then lock him in the fire prison. We will deal with him after we kill the demon!"

Wu Fan approached with a grin. "Senior Brother Wei, let's go."

Wei Rong looked at Lu Rongbo, and they shared a bitter smile. Wu Fan pushed him, and knowing resistance was futile, he followed Wu Fan.

Sanfeng used her magic to transform into a faint red shadow and attached herself to Lu Rongbo's back. The other four followed behind as they walked out of the corridor.

When they reached Yingxian Island, the sky and sea were pitch black, filled with rolling black evil qi. The sounds of wild beasts roaring and screaming came from all directions, as if rising from the depths of their hearts, causing fear and trembling. Various sea monsters and spirits lurked in the black evil qi, occasionally flying by with the evil qi.

Jinxun held the Taiyi Qingning Fan, which emitted green and red gusts of wind. The black evil qi would immediately melt and disappear upon contact.

The Taiyi Qingning Fan, obtained from Yue'er Island, was one of the four treasures Master Lianshan used to refine demons, ranking even higher than the Dragon Sparrow Ring and the Xuan Guang Ruler. Normally, it would be easy to eliminate the surrounding black evil qi. However, outside the range of Yingxian Island, small banners appeared in the air, continuously spraying black evil qi. These banners also contained the spirits of fierce beasts, which would attack anyone they saw.

In the morning, Jinxun and Er Feng had tried to destroy the banners using the fan, but they were entangled by the spirits of the fierce beasts. If not for the infinite power of the Taiyi Qingning Fan, they would have both perished.

Therefore, Jinxun could only use the fan to clear the black evil qi around the Yan Guang Pavilion, creating a small area for them to stand.

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