Chapter 30

Dealing with the Purple Eye Sect's illusions is similar to the Ninefold Demon-Trapping Spell; one must destroy the true form of the demon beast to break the illusion. The difference is that the caster of the Ninefold Demon-Trapping Spell cannot perform any other actions, whereas the Purple Eye Sect's Distracting Spell can trap the opponent and then deliver a fatal blow. The content of the illusions varies, so Ximen Shuai needs a clever partner who can quickly break the illusion if they fall for it. For example, with the Ninefold Demon-Trapping Spell, the trapped person sees nine demon beasts; defeating the true form of the demon beast can free them, or they can defeat all nine, which takes longer.

Lin Fan asked, "What do you plan to do? Do you plan to attack the Purple Eye Sect's headquarters?"

Ximen Shuai replied, "Of course not. The Purple Eye Sect's leader is called the Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord, who has a beloved concubine, a thousand-year-old fox demon. If we can capture the thousand-year-old fox demon, we can force the Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord to return the Blood-Crying Sword."

Lin Fan waved his hand, "Goodbye."

"Wait, let me finish," Ximen Shuai said, "Although the thousand-year-old fox demon has considerable cultivation, her powers have been broken by human interactions, and she is now only a two-hundred-year-old demon beast. The Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord is busy with affairs, and the thousand-year-old fox demon prefers solitude, so they live in the Emerald Valley. The Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord only returns once a month for a three-day stay. I can subdue the thousand-year-old fox demon without your help. Once we get the Blood-Crying Sword, we will kill the fox demon, you take the fur, I take the sword, and everyone will be happy."

Lin Fan frowned, "Isn't that too despicable?"

"Despicable? Ha ha, good and evil cannot coexist. Do you want me to tell you about the deeds of the Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord or the thousand-year-old fox demon? Just take the thousand-year-old fox demon, for example, she is utterly wicked. To maintain her beauty, she needs to boil the hearts of young men into soup every ten days, and these young men are mostly kidnapped by Purple Eye Sect disciples from the Western Continent."

"Ximen Shuai, if a dog bites someone, why should you learn to bite like a dog?" Lin Fan shook his head, "If we use the thousand-year-old fox demon to exchange for the Blood-Crying Sword and then kill her, how is that different from evil people?"

"..." Ximen Shuai shrugged, "I only know one thousand-year-old demon beast that I can easily defeat. I thought you were different, but you are just as stubborn as others."

Lin Fan countered, "This is not stubbornness. The thousand-year-old fox demon and the Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord are not good people, and they should be eliminated if possible. I don't mind using despicable means, but I still value my word."

"I like your attitude," Ximen Shuai smiled, satisfied with Lin Fan's view, "Alright, I will release the thousand-year-old fox demon after I get the Blood-Crying Sword, and I will not go back on my word. As for the thousand-year-old demon beast, I will find another one for you, and I will give you a black and a white hundred-year-old mystic iron."

"I have a question," Lin Fan said.

"What is it?"

"I trust you, but you don't trust me." Lin Fan waved his hand, dismissing Ximen Shuai.

Ximen Shuai took out two square palm-sized black and white iron blocks and threw them to Lin Fan, who caught them with both hands and examined them carefully. They were indeed the black and white mystic iron that many cultivators longed for, according to the literature. Ximen Shuai's cultivation was not yet high enough to enter the Ghost Realm, so it seemed the former Demon Lord had a lot of private treasures.

Ximen Shuai said, "I am the leader of the Demon Sect and can form a blood oath with you, promising not to harm each other. I will take my leave for now and come back tomorrow night to hear your answer." He left on his ancient sword, walking away calmly. Ximen Shuai's master was the former Demon Lord, and he always considered himself the leader of the Demon Sect, though this title was only recognized by himself.

Ha ha, playing this game with me. Lin Fan had many choices, such as informing the sect leader and ambushing Ximen Shuai the next day, or keeping the black and white mystic iron for himself. However, Lin Fan was selective in his greed and would not do such things. On the other hand, Ximen Shuai's visit was quite important, so he used the two precious black and white mystic irons to test Lin Fan's character. Lin Fan was also curious and, with his youthful spirit, wanted to go out and explore.

Lin Fan climbed down from the eaves and entered the library to search for documents on the Purple Eye Sect. The Purple Eye Sect's most powerful technique is the Distracting Spell, which, when mastered, can create illusions without direct eye contact. The best way to counter the Distracting Spell is with the Mahayana Buddhist Heart Sutra, which can completely resist it. The second-best method is to avoid direct eye contact. Apart from the Distracting Spell, the Purple Eye Sect's sword techniques and Daoist spells are relatively ordinary. The sect is ranked tenth because of the effectiveness of the Distracting Spell in chaotic battles during the Evil Sect War, but in reality, the Purple Eye Sect's strength is outside the top thirty in the Vast Wasteland.

The Purple Eye Sect's headquarters is not far from the Western Continent, and many Demon Sect disciples often venture into the Purple Eye Sect's territory for training. The Yunqing Sect has no records of direct confrontations with the Purple Eye Sect but has detailed accounts of the various uses of the Distracting Spell. When the opponent's eyes turn purple, one should immediately avoid or close their eyes. The duration and range of the Distracting Spell vary depending on the cultivator's level. The Purple Eye Sect also has a unique technique called the Ninefold Swift Wind Technique, which uses a certain evil spell to suddenly increase one's speed, making it very useful when combined with the Distracting Spell.

This is the overall view of the Purple Eye Sect, but individual cases are not recorded. Some people have unique treasures due to fortunate encounters, and others have breakthroughs in certain techniques, which are not easily described. However, most cultivators, especially those from evil sects like the Purple Eye Sect, have a common misconception. They focus on the Distracting Spell in both combat and cultivation, which strengthens the Distracting Spell but weakens their other skills.

"Who's there?" A shadow was cast into the library by the moonlight, and Lin Fan broke out in a cold sweat. Although the protective array of Zhengyi Mountain was neglected due to the laziness of the sect leader and disciples, he could still sense Ximen Shuai's approach. But this person had already come within three meters of him without him noticing, until he saw them with his own eyes. If the person were an enemy, he would have been killed many times over.

"Lin Fan, come out."

"Master?" Lin Fan poked his head out in surprise, and it was indeed Qianyu Zhenren, who landed slowly.

Lin Fan jumped out of the window and landed, "Master, it's the middle of the night, a man and a woman alone..."

Qianyu Zhenren sighed. The sect leader and disciples of Zhengyi Sect were all the same. She knew Lin Fan was deliberately saying this to test her current mood, a trick often used by the sect leader, which she found tiresome.

Qianyu Zhenren had a grand demeanor and slowly walked to the stone bench, looking at the unfinished chess game on the stone table. She asked, "Who was here just now?"

"Ximen Shuai!" Lin Fan didn't trouble Qianyu Zhenren and recounted Ximen Shuai's purpose. As for how Qianyu Zhenren knew someone had been there, she had her ways.