Longevity Chronicles
Chapter 498 - 343: Zhong Ziyang's Emotional Wound Affects His Dao Heart, He Vows to Kill Ying Qingdi

Because of these reasons, everyone knew that killing a Cavernous Mystery Cultivator might not be difficult, but capturing one was nearly impossible.

Who expected that someone like Lin Runiu, an exception, would appear.

Even Qi Daozhen and Chen Xiyi, heroes of such origin, each sighed at this moment,

"Mr. Lin is truly extraordinary; that Toad God Tile is also an exceptional treasure."

"Though it can only strike people and lacks lethal capability, causing fainting with a single hit is extremely rare in the Cultivation World. Perhaps someday, if I find an enemy displeasing, I could borrow this treasure from Mr. Lin, find an opening, and throw it at the back of their head, wouldn't that be satisfying."

After saying this, Zhong Ziyang couldn't help but laugh out loud, adding another comment.

"You don't know, but it was I who went to request Mr. Lin's help, and he obtained this tile during our journey."

"Now I think about it, it must have been left there intentionally by that Toad God, just waiting for Mr. Lin to take it."

"What is unparalleled blessing? This must be it."

At this moment, the atmosphere inside the Senluo Treasure Palace was very good.

But all present were not ordinary cultivators; they were acutely perceptive and soon saw that Lin Runiu seemed to be burdened.

After a few laughs, their expressions became serious.

It seemed they wanted to say something, but didn't know where to start.

Just when everyone was puzzled, Tao Qian sighed and finally looked towards Zhong Ziyang.

Inside the Ghost Mother's belly, these nine individuals were core members relied upon by Ying Qingdi, the "Future Emperor", and were the first batch of disciples from Major Sects supporting him; each had dedicated much for that shared aspiration.

But truly speaking, it was Zhong Ziyang who took the lead. He was the first Talent to support Ying Qingdi, and he contributed greatly, even using his status as a disciple of Taishang True Inheritance to recruit like-minded heroes.

Ancestor Dragon Society!

With the current influence, Zhong Ziyang's achievement was tremendous.

Seeing Tao Qian's expression, everyone already knew something had happened, but at such a moment, what could happen that would cause such a reaction from Daoist Lin Runiu?

The next moment, the answer was revealed.

"My fellows, when I went to the Demon Trap Pit to take the position of Grain and Grass Officer, Ying Qingdi sought me out."

"Unable to probe my true intentions, he suddenly employed a honey trap, sending a female cultivator named 'Wei Ziyuan' to accompany me."

"This woman claimed to be a disciple from the neighboring province's White Cloud Temple, but her true form was that of an Outer Realm Evil Spirit, nothing more than a Yellow Robed Seductive Spirit."

"Ying Qingdi intended to use this woman as a medium to corrupt my Heart Soul, but unexpectedly I used a Secret Technique on her and discerned her true identity."

At this point, Tao Qian paused, seemingly to give Zhong Ziyang and the others time to buffer.

After a pause, he continued to speak, revealing all of Ying Qingdi's deliberately hidden lineage, life experiences, one by one.

As he spoke, Tao Qian clearly saw.

Even Qi Daozhen, a cultivator with a tough mentality, or Shen Ruolan, a ruthless character unparalleled in slaughter, their expressions gradually changed.

Initially, they were only surprised, but as they listened, fear filled their eyes.

Obviously!

Like Tao Qian initially, they also felt they encountered inexplicable, cognition-surpassing bizarre events.

The nine, all being talents, wouldn't ask superficial questions.

In their hearts, the same thought emerged:

"What kind of world does Ying Qingdi perceive? What exactly has he encountered?"

Tao Qian couldn't understand, nor could he imagine, and neither could the others.

Until the next moment, they were all interrupted by a heartbreakingly sorrowful cry.

The group looked over and indeed, it was Zhong Ziyang.

At this very moment!

This man of extraordinary dignity and great ambition, a disciple of Taishang True Inheritance, was now bent over the table, crying bitterly.

He could no longer care about anything else, only pounding on his chest and abdomen, crying miserably:

"Brother Fang, Brother Feng, Brother Guo, Brother Xu, my four Daoist brothers, I, Zhong Ziyang, have let you down."

"In the past, I made a great vow to seek a future Human Emperor, a Bright Lord, to save this corrupt world. The four of you, considering our brotherhood, joined me in supporting Ying Qingdi, this beast."

"Afterward, this beast claimed he would occupy a territory, stockpile food, and train troops, and asked me to return to the sect to fetch a treasure tohelp. Before leaving, he swore that there would be gains from this action, I went back to the sect according to his words, but when I returned, the four Daoist brothers, along with dozens of other heroes, had accidentally encountered the Evil Sect due to this action; except for a few of that beast's confidants, all others were utterly destroyed."

"Instead, that beast advanced to the Cavernous Mystery Profound Realm."

"I originally thought he was a hypocrite with ambitions of a wolf cub, but who expected such a real truth? How do you explain this? Is this person mad? Does he also share my aspirations that led me to help him, am I also mad? The more I help him, the more people die because of it..."

"I, Zhong Ziyang originally wanted to save the world and the people, but now, I have become an accomplice to a beast."

Including Tao Qian, no one expected Zhong Ziyang to break down and weep bitterly.

It must be known, he was a Taishang True Inheritor, a powerful Cavernous Mystery Cultivator.

Not only was his mentality perfected without flaws, but he also refined 160,000 Yin-Yang Micro Dust Needles, an invincible Divine Skill.

If it really came to a fight, Tao Qian himself doubted he was his match.

Such a being, and yet now he was beating his chest and weeping over his desk.

Everyone was shocked, but after hearing his cries, they all came to realize.

The internal struggle was indeed something others could not comprehend.

Zhong Ziyang believed that Ying Qingdi was a Bright Lord, a Human Emperor, and went to assist with a group of like-minded Daoist Brothers... During the process, all but Zhong Ziyang perished, and at this moment he could comfort himself that those Daoist Brothers died for their ambition to save the world, still worth it... Later, Tao Qian revealed Ying Qingdi's true nature, at this point, Zhong Ziyang's mind almost collapsed, yet he still had support; he wanted to use the might of the Ancestor Dragon Society to ensure the success of the reform uprising, and afterwards kill Ying Qingdi for revenge.

Who could have expected?

Tao Qian at this moment revealed another layer of truth, seemingly no different, yet Ying Qingdi was still a disaster.

But for Zhong Ziyang, it was a profound difference, instantly devastating his mental state.

Just as people were beginning to understand some of this, suddenly, Tao Qian, Chen Xiyi, and Qi Daozhen's expressions changed drastically.

Almost at the same time, all three rushed towards Zhong Ziyang.

This Daoist, originally dignified, anyone who saw him would praise him as a True Practitioner.

Yet at this moment, he appeared dispirited and distorted, the Pure Spirit Immortal Qi around him gradually showing signs of turning into Demonic Qi.

With his Divine Soul like this, there was no need to mention his physical body.

If someone were at Zhong Ziyang's residence at this time, they could see.

His true form was mutating and falling.

His body surfaced with numerous face-shaped tumors, some weeping bitterly, some laughing madly, some wailing miserably, others arrogantly proud... If it continued for another 15 minutes, an extremely terrifying Great Demon would be born.

"Not good!"

"Mr. Zhong Daoist's Dao Heart is troubled, he is about to fall into demonhood."

When Lin Bujue and others exclaimed,

The three who reacted fastest made their move.

Tao Qian pretended to form a Toad seal and struck towards Zhong Ziyang's forehead while shouting, "Mr. Zhong Daoist, do you still remember your great ambition? Wake up quickly, do not entangle with the Heart Demon."

Before his words fell, the seal had already struck.

Instantly, it showed its Spiritual Effect.

The collapsing Zhong Ziyang, indeed, appeared stunned for a moment, and a hint of clarity emerged in his eyes.

Simultaneously, Tao Qian's Mana inside was depleted, and his Divine Soul dimmed a bit. The Toad seal was false, what took effect was the "True Word Secret Decree" he expelled using the Nine True Spirit Sound, all Supreme Methods of the Daoist Sect, used to save a True Practitioner of the Daoist sect, naturally the effect was extraordinary.

The latter arrivals, Chen Xiyi and Qi Daozhen, seeing this were overjoyed, each also applying their techniques.

The former formed a Wisdom Seal and chanted scriptures, also striking toward Zhong Ziyang's forehead, shouting, "Foolish child, wake up quickly."

The latter was straightforward, raising his hand to summon the Purple Mansion Heart Flame, infiltrating Zhong Ziyang's body, burning all the impurities and turbidities clean.

At this time, the others also gathered around, all ready to apply their techniques.

Especially Shen Ruolan, who was especially anxious, had already summoned the "Yue Girl Demon Slaying Sword"; if any remnants of the Heart Demon persisted, she was ready to strike them down.

Fortunately, at this moment, Zhong Ziyang finally broke free from the Heart Demon's entanglement and came to his senses.

Though much weakened, everyone could see that he was likely unharmed.

Only his expression was still very unsightly, after getting up, he saluted everyone, first sorrowful and aggrieved, then with a firm tone, he surprisingly made another vow:

"Ziyang, thanks for the help of all Daoist friends."

"Before the foundation of the Ancestor Dragon Society, many disasters were brewed, many died or were injured, the source of all this although not my, Zhong Ziyang, but my fault is significant, it can't be covered up."

"At this time, I ask all Daoist friends to witness, I, Zhong Ziyang, even if it costs my life and my Dao disappears, must kill that Ying Qingdi."

The last sentence, although the others did not sense any Demonic Qi, they could feel the overwhelming killing intent bursting from inside Zhong Ziyang.

A vow made by a disciple of the Taishang Dao is completely different from those of other Cultivators and Sects.

Once the vow is made, the Great Dao responds.

If he fails to achieve it, Zhong Ziyang will undoubtedly die.

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