Hongyu seemed completely unconcerned about the so-called rules of secrecy in the cultivation world, and simply and directly recounted all her magical artifacts and supernatural powers.
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Chapter 381 Planning
Yan Chixia had put a lot of thought into returning to the sect this time. Lu Xuan could feel his magical power surging, and an extremely oppressive sword aura emanating from the sword behind him. It was estimated that this time, he would be able to use the Myriad Swords Technique from the second part.
Yan Chixia's sect is somewhat of a hodgepodge. It incorporates elements of Taoism with hints of Buddhism, and also possesses some of the supernatural abilities of sword cultivators. Coupled with various incantations to summon deities, it can be considered a microcosm of the cultivation world.
His main purpose in returning to the mountain this time was to pay respects to the sect's ancestors. Simply put, he cultivated relationships with those ascended powerful figures and elevated his own authority. Secondly, his sword case was also upgraded. It now contains a wisp of sword energy from a sect elder, which he can draw upon to slay opponents in a critical moment.
He also prepared over a hundred different talismans. It seemed he had brought out all his most treasured possessions.
Seeing that his two fellow practitioners were so insightful, Lu Xuan did not hold back. With a flick of his right hand, the True Fire of the Sun appeared in his palm.
"This is one of my trump card abilities, the True Fire of the Sun. I unintentionally mastered this ability during my cultivation. I spent many years researching it. I vaguely feel that this should only be the initial form of the True Fire of the Sun. However, I cannot control the higher forms yet. Even so, this ability is extremely lethal to those demons and monsters."
Yan Chixia's eyes lit up when he saw it.
"Could this be the divine power that Brother Lu used to slay the thousand-year-old tree demon last time?"
"That's right, this supernatural power is the best counter to wood-type demons. It's bad luck for a tree demon to run into me."
"Haha, you're right."
"And this," Lu Xuan put away the True Fire of the Sun, and then a ball of lightning appeared in his hand. "Besides the True Fire of the Sun, my forte is lightning magic. I have now completed the training of the Five Elements Lightning Magic and can combine the five elements to evolve the Five Elements Yang Lightning, the Crimson Palace Lightning. It's just a pity that I haven't mastered the Five Elements Yin Lightning, the Sunflower Water Lightning yet."
"Very few people can master all five transformations of the Five Thunders Technique simultaneously. Let alone achieve harmony among the Five Elements. Brother Lu's Taoist arts are truly awe-inspiring."
"It's just a trivial skill. For people like us, cultivation is the key. As long as we haven't stepped onto the Golden Core path, we're still a step behind the centipede demon, and we can only make up for it with magic and supernatural powers."
"That's true, the Golden Core Path. Which of us cultivators doesn't want it? But taking that step is easier said than done."
“There’s no such thing as a simple matter when it comes to spiritual practice. Take a look at this.”
Yan Chixia looked at the thing in Lu Xuan's hand, thought for a moment, and then understood.
"Brother Lu, could this be a magical artifact crafted from the heartwood of a tree demon?"
“That’s right. The tree spirit’s core contains a lot of demonic energy. Over the past year, I’ve been cleansing it with moonlight every day. Although I haven’t completely washed away the demonic energy, it’s no longer a big problem. The tree spirit has accumulated a thousand years of cultivation, but although it has mostly lost it, the spirituality of its core is still incredibly high. I divided it into several pieces and then created this special magical artifact.”
In Lu Xuan's hand were three tokens, each about the size of a child's palm. They were square, with the edges removed. They were densely engraved with runes he had never seen before.
"The runes on the token are my unique technique. Combined with Mu Xin's own spirituality, the token has the effect of clearing the mind and brightening the eyes. It is specifically used to resist illusions, ghostly sounds, and other spells that bewitch the mind. Demons and monsters are often skilled in similar spells. With this, we don't need to be distracted."
"These are good things. The most dangerous things in the martial world are actually these seemingly insignificant tricks. Brother Lu, you've thought this through. I admire you."
Even Hongyu accepted the token with some delight. Although it was made of wood, it looked vibrant and fresh, like a piece of spirit jade. Its appearance was quite striking, and Hongyu, the female cultivator, took a liking to it at first glance.
Seeing that the two had accepted the tokens and magical artifacts, Lu Xuan then began to explain his final move.
"The centipede demon's offspring are scattered throughout the capital. These creatures are extremely dangerous, but in some ways, they are also its weakness."
Yan Chixia possessed profound knowledge of various subjects. Upon hearing Lu Xuan's words, his expression subtly changed.
"Brother Lu, are you perhaps referring to those bloodline-based curse techniques?"
"That's right. Brother Yan, you've also heard of this kind of magic?"
"I have indeed heard of it. Even among evil cultivators, this is an extremely rare supernatural power. Using someone's bloodline to trace back to the source and harm the cultivator. This kind of supernatural power is incredibly bizarre and virtually impossible to defend against."
“That’s right, it’s a similar supernatural power. I obtained a similar spell in my early years, but I’ve never used it. However, this time, the centipede demon is an excellent target.”
Yan Chixia remained silent. Hongyu, standing to the side, spoke first.
"I don't care, as long as innocent people are not harmed, I have no objection."
This aligns perfectly with the mindset of a sword cultivator. Seeing this, Yan Chixia also spoke up.
"That's true, I was too narrow-minded. To deal with such a thousand-year-old demon, we must do everything in our power. Even if it's a bloodline curse, we have to use it."
The spell Lu Xuan was using had no name. In fact, many spells passed down through generations are nameless. Only when they are compiled and discovered by later generations are they given new names.
This spell requires twelve bloodline descendants of the opponent to cast. This alone explains why there are so few records of it. If Lu Xuan hadn't been emperor and found some information in obscure corners of the world, this spell might never have appeared.
Twelve descendants—it feels like this thing was purely designed for royalty and nobility. I wonder how much the original creators hated the emperor.
For ordinary people, twelve offspring is an unsolvable problem; they're simply outside the damage range of this skill. However, for a demon like the centipede spirit who creates offspring on a massive scale, this tactic is perfectly suited.
And there's no need for any psychological burden. Because those centipede demon descendants are fed with blood. They've harmed countless innocent lives.
Hunting the descendants of the twelve centipede demons is no simple matter. In fact, if Lu Xuan and his group were to make a move, it would inevitably alert the Imperial Advisor, leading to a direct confrontation.
"Let us do it," said Commander Zuo after hearing about the matter, volunteering to take on the task.
"This is not an ordinary capture of criminals, but a hunt for monsters with over a hundred years of cultivation. Mortal armies would have a hard time contending with these monsters."
"They're just some minor demons. We can't handle the big demons, but we can't handle the minor ones! All my brothers are seasoned veterans with experience hunting monsters and zombies. The imperial guards and the Six Doors will also help. We'll use the pretext of apprehending wanted criminals to secretly locate the enemy and then strike suddenly. There shouldn't be any major problems."
"...Commander Zuo, you'd better think this through. This is different from your previous mission. We can't take action directly for now. If those monsters retaliate, it could cause a lot of casualties. Your brothers, and even yourself, could very well die in these operations."
"Master Lu, you cultivators seek peace and tranquility throughout the world. I, Zuo, admire you greatly. Unfortunately, I do not possess your abilities to ascend to heaven and descend to the earth, so I can only strive to live with a clear conscience. If I am not in hell, then who will be?"
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