Above the Great Dao
Chapter 484 - 230: Demonstration: Corpse Hanging from Nightmare Wood_2

Chapter 484: Chapter 230: Demonstration: Corpse Hanging from Nightmare Wood_2

Cultivators on the Nightmare Wood had suffered great damage and could no longer withstand his next move.

However, for a talisman to manifest and withstand a blow from a Divine Descent Realm expert, such an accomplishment was astounding!

Surrounded by mountains and dragons, Baili Mu pushed forward with his palm.

The Nightmare Wood cracked and splintered, and the cultivators hanging from the branches stared straight at Baili Mu with smiles on their faces, saying in unison, "Are you the Sect Master of the Banshan Sect? Your methods are indeed extraordinary. Chen Shi from Xinxiang has recognized your skills."

"Boom!"

Baili Mu’s palm pressed down, and the Nightmare Wood shattered.

Scattered all around were corpses lying in disarray.

Baili Mu halted his momentum and took a step forward, his expression dark.

His Shaking Dragon Scripture had tremendous power, but it was incomplete; the scripture gifted to him by the young master was also not complete, causing his spells to be too expansive and difficult to control at will.

He shattered the Nightmare Wood but couldn’t ensure that those controlled by the wood wouldn’t be harmed.

Moreover, even if his spells were meticulously crafted to save those people, they wouldn’t have survived.

That’s because in the dream, the death of the Nightmare Wood is the greatest nightmare, and with the collapse of that nightmare, everyone controlled by the dream would also die.

Last time in the underworld, Chen Shi took the treasures and didn’t kill them, only injuring dozens of them.

But this time Chen Shi’s Nightmare Wood Talisman invaded their Niandu doorstep and caused the death of over a hundred people, resulting in heavy casualties!

This time the Banshan Sect and Hundred Refinement Hall brought over thirteen hundred people, with more than three hundred from the Hundred Refinement Hall. The rest were skilled practitioners of the Banshan Sect.

Because of that one talisman, they lost a tenth of their number!

He ordered a search for Chen Shi’s whereabouts, as most of these people were not in the hall. If they had all gathered together and the Nightmare Wood Talisman suddenly activated, the number of dead and injured could have reached hundreds.

And then, the Nightmare Wood would become even stronger!

The Nightmare Wood he had just killed was only newly born and had not yet matured.

If it had reached maturity, it would not have been his match.

What made him even more enraged was that this Nightmare Wood was clearly controlled by Chen Shi!

Chen Shi had actually controlled those hundred and ten cultivators from the Banshan Sect and had them threaten him through their own mouths!

Looking at the corpses on the ground, Baili Mu seethed with rage, "To take the sword I dedicated to the young master and kill so many of my Banshan Sect, even if the Jade Emperor himself were here, I wouldn’t let you go! Issue the order! Gather all hands of the Banshan Sect!"

Fuming with anger, the surviving disciples of the Banshan Sect hurriedly brought out the Command Tokens. A talisman soared into the sky, transforming into a glittering Luoyang shovel in the air.

This was the symbol of the Banshan Sect; upon seeing this golden Luoyang shovel, all the sect’s disciples had to drop everything and assemble.

Throughout Niandu, the many Banshan Sect disciples who were still hunting for Chen Shi rushed towards the hall.

Soon, more than three hundred skilled practitioners gathered in the entrance hall. Baili Mu ordered them to prepare all kinds of talisman treasures and talismanic weapons, ready to leave the city. As for the others, once assembled, they would be led by the Incense Master.

At that moment, Governor Gao Chang from the Niandu government office arrived with Prefecture Soldiers; at his command, thousands of soldiers surrounded the entrance hall of the Banshan Sect, sealing it tight.

"Does the court intend to exterminate my Banshan Sect?" A shock went through Baili Mu’s heart as he quickly looked towards Saintess Xuan.

After all, the Banshan Sect was not on the righteous path, dealing in unlawful trades. If the government set their sights on them, they were likely facing a calamity of annihilation.

In his anger, he had lost his senses and blatantly summoned his followers, undoubtedly drawing the attention of the government!

Now the only one who could save the Banshan Sect was probably Saintess Xuan.

Understanding the situation, Saintess Xuan spoke, "Sect Master, fear not; you are the young master’s man, Xuanxuan will definitely do her utmost to keep you safe."

Baili Mu felt somewhat relieved, "Thank you, Saintess."

The Banshan Sect was of the crooked path, but the Bodhi Dojo was a prestigious and orthodox institution.

When the eunuch Sanbao discovered the West Bull New Continent, the Bodhi Dojo followed the fleet and the first settlers to this foreign land, spreading the Buddhist Law, subduing demons, and establishing their glorious martial achievements.

After most of the demons on the West Bull New Continent were subdued, the Bodhi Dojo, the Water Moon Sacred Realm, and the Great Baoguo Temple were named as the three Holy Lands of the Buddhist faith in the New Continent.

Saintess Xuan was born in the Bodhi Dojo and was a nun who had left her secular life. She held a revered position, honored as the Bodhi Saintess, and the government office was expected to show her some respect.

At this time, Governor Gao Chang alone approached, gesturing for his men to stand down.

"Uncle Gao, it’s been a long time." Saintess Xuan stepped forward with a smile.

Governor Gao Chang originally had a stern face, but when he saw her, his expression relaxed, and he said with a smile, "Saintess Xuan is also here, what a coincidence. How is the young master?"

Saintess Xuan laughed shyly, "Uncle Gao, Xuan’er is from the Bodhi Dojo, not the young master’s personal maid. Why do you ask about the young master upon seeing me?"

Governor Gao Chang laughed heartily, "Since the Saintess and the young master are so close, I can’t help but misunderstand. I’m still waiting to drink your wedding wine!"

He glanced at Baili Mu, who had stepped forward, and his expression immediately turned gloomy.

Baili Mu’s heart suddenly pounded erratically, and he hurried forward, kneeling on one knee, greeting respectfully, "Commoner Baili Mu pays his respects to the esteemed Governor Gao!"

His Cultivation Realm was about the same as Governor Gao Chang, both at the Divine Descent Realm, but their statuses were worlds apart.

Backed by the Gao Family, one of the Thirteen Families, Gao Chang represented the court. No faction could compete with any of the families, not even the three Holy Lands of the Buddhist sect!

Although Baili Mu had high cultivation, facing a behemoth like the Gao Family, with a flick of their fingers, his Banshan Sect could very well be wiped from existence.

Saintess Xuan chuckled, "Uncle Gao, Sect Master Baili is a capable person under the young master."

Gao Chang shook his head, "I know he’s the young master’s man, otherwise the moment they entered the city, they would have been arrested and executed by me."

Baili Mu lowered his head, not daring to speak.

Gao Chang continued, "You can move about in Niandu City because this prefecture turns a blind eye due to the young master’s face. But if you stir up trouble and kill in my Niandu, I cannot tolerate it. Baili Mu, Niandu City is not a place for you to act recklessly. If you want to cause trouble, go elsewhere."

Baili Mu argued, "Your Excellency, it wasn’t our Banshan Sect that took action in Niandu. It was someone else who killed our people in Niandu..."

"I don’t care."

Gao Chang said indifferently, "Within a hundred miles of Niandu, the Banshan Sect must not seek revenge. Any grievances can be addressed once the other party leaves the hundred-mile radius of Niandu."

Baili Mu was filled with stifled anger, thinking to himself, "Governor Gao insists I leave Niandu by a hundred miles before I can take action, could it be he’s mocking my surname Baili?"

Saintess Xuan laughed, "Sect Master Baili, aren’t you going to thank the Governor?"

"Commoner, thanks to the Governor!" Baili Mu gave a long bow to the ground.

Seeing that Baili Mu who was previously half kneeling was now fully bowing, Gao Chang internally criticized him for his lack of understanding.

Nonetheless, he couldn’t be bothered to argue.

"The prefecture has spoken. The Banshan Sect should take care and stay away from within a hundred miles of Niandu. Otherwise, the prefecture will not forgive and will execute!"

Gao Chang dropped this statement and walked away.

Saintess Xuan hurriedly followed, smiling, "Uncle Gao, let me see you out."

Gao Chang smiled back, "Don’t bother. Saintess, this way please."

Saintess Xuan walked beside him, speaking softly, "Uncle Gao, you must have had another reason for coming here to scold Sect Master Baili."

Gao Chang sighed and did not conceal it, "Someone from Shuikou Village came to report a murder case. The culprit is said to be Chen Shi from Xinxiang, Qianyang Mountain, the top scholar of two provinces. When I heard of this, I knew it was trouble, and I rushed here to stop Baili Mu from seeking vengeance on Chen Shi."

His face was grave, "Saintess, do you know of Chen Jieyuan’s background?"

Saintess Xuan smiled lightly, "He seized the young master’s Magical Treasure in the underworld, the Youquan Wandering Dragon Sword. Not knowing his background, I contacted my master, and my master told me some of his details."

Gao Chang said, "You should know about the Demon Transformation in Gongzhou. That turmoil was caused by him. My entire fortune and life are tied to Niandu. I certainly don’t want Niandu to become another Gongzhou. The young master, I cannot afford to provoke. Chen Jieyuan from Xinxiang, I also cannot afford to provoke. I can only ask you to leave the hundred miles radius of Niandu."

He smiled faintly, "Outside of Niandu, you’re free to do as you please."

He stopped walking, "Saintess Xuan, you are a talent cultivated by the Bodhi Dojo, and your master must have already informed you about how dangerous Chen Shi of Xinxiang is. It’s best not to get involved in the forbidden battles, lest you bring disaster upon yourself." freewebnøvel.coɱ

Saintess Xuan smiled faintly, "Uncle, I appreciate your kind intention. I hold no malice towards Chen Jieyuan, and will not make a move against him."

Gao Chang said, "That is indeed for the best."

He gave the order to withdraw the troops and left ahead of the rest.

Saintess Xuan watched him leave, whispering, "Although Chen Jieyuan is also taboo, he’s just a commoner, and the young master is the one who holds the fate of the world. When the young master rises to power, aiming for the world, my Bodhi Dojo would be regarded as a contributor."

What could Chen Shi bring to the Bodhi Dojo?

At that moment, someone reported, calling out, "Sect Master, Sect Master! Chen Shi has entered the city and is heading this way!"

Saintess Xuan’s heart pounded chaotically, blood rushing to her head, "This man, how audacious!"

Recklessly bold!

Unbelievably daring!