Monster Chronicles: My Daoist Skill Comes from Mythology
Chapter 202 - 188: Heavenly Fox Demon Clan, The Great Antagonist Temple Master

Chapter 202: Chapter 188: Heavenly Fox Demon Clan, The Great Antagonist Temple Master

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"What’s this about a beauty?"

In the desolate wilderness, where could a beauty suddenly appear?

Song Lin was a bit startled and immediately said to the Taoist disciple, "Take me there quickly!"

"Yes!"

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This matter actually began several years ago when Song Lin had just ascended to his position.

At that time, he implemented many reforms.

Xuanke Temple introduced the Three Refuges, Three Laws, Nine Precepts.

Most Taoist temples took this as a joke, with some even saying Xuanke Temple had gone mad.

Taoists, free and unrestrained, regarded strength as the King’s Way. How could they be constrained by such strict rules?

While everyone scoffed at it, one particular clan paid close attention.

Deep in the Yin Mountain Range, near an unnamed small peak.

A cave mansion existed in this place.

On the cave mansion’s entrance, ancient demon runes spelled out several large characters: "Heavenly Fox Cave."

The interiors of the mansion were elegantly decorated, exuding an antique charm, resembling a wealthy home of noble status.

Several white foxes could be seen occasionally darting about, speaking human words, uttering human-like voices.

"Wait for me!!"

"Where’s my little doll? Granny Huu Fei wove it for me; hurry up and bring it here, Xiao Jiu!"

"Hehe, I’m not telling you!"

The foxes laughed and chased one another, stopping in front of a study room, peeking through the cracks of the door to steal glances inside.

"Shh, Granny Huu is teaching. Be quieter."

Inside the study, more than a dozen white foxes sat upright like humans. In front of them stood two stunning women.

The woman on the left was charming and adorable, while the one on the right was dignified yet alluring with her ageless beauty.

The latter woman was the Fox Clan’s matriarch, Granny Huu.

"Take refuge in the Taoist Scripture, the Master, and the Treasure. This is the first principle of entering Dao! The Three Refuges must be adhered to!"

"Besides the Three Refuges, there are also the Three Laws."

"Do not presume the Heavenly Heart is your own heart; do not deceive, mislead, or harm sentient beings; do not reveal holy powers and declare yourself divine among mortals."

"And there are Nine Precepts: diligence, respect, restraint from killing, chastity, honesty, peace of mind, truthfulness, humility, and unity."

Granny Huu’s voice was hoarse, yet she spoke Xuanke Temple’s doctrines.

"From now on, you must study these principles every day. Remember them!"

"Got it!"

The little foxes straightened up, bowing respectfully like human students.

Moments later, they giggled and scampered away.

Huu Fei covered her mouth, laughing lightly, her eyes shimmering with seductive charm.

"Huu Fei, the Xuanke Temple Master is truly an extraordinary man," Granny Huu remarked with admiration. "The things I’ve been researching for a lifetime, he’s managed to summarize them all."

"Granny, I don’t understand. The Three Refuges and Nine Precepts aren’t cultivation techniques. Why do you regard them with such importance?"

"You don’t understand. Our Fox Clan differs from ordinary demons. We are innately intelligent and attuned to human nature, yet few manage to transform and take human form. It’s because we’re too clever—restless, impatient, always seeking shortcuts. Unlike those dull-witted little demons."

"Even those fox demons who transform don’t fare much better. They lack innate divine skills and often succumb to the allure of human-world pleasures, and if they’re careless, they develop the blood-eating habit, only to be slain on the spot by Taoists."

"That’s why I’ve urged you never to feast on blood. Fruits and dew water should suffice. Ordinary demons lack spirituality and must rely on such methods, consuming putrid sustenance to progress. Our Fox Clan cultivates spirituality; consuming blood defiles our spiritual essence, putting us at a disadvantage instead."

Granny Huu had lived for countless years, witnessing numerous tragedies stemming from corrupted hearts.

The Three Refuges and Nine Precepts perfectly fit the Fox Clan’s needs for self-discipline and spiritual cultivation.

Song Lin never imagined that while humans scoffed at his doctrines, a group of foxes would embrace them.

Over the following years, more and more Fox Clan members successfully transformed and took human form.

This thriving clan, however, remained utterly unknown to the outside world.

They strictly adhered to their precepts, refraining from demonstrating their powers in front of humans, and since they did not rely on blood sustenance, they avoided drawing attention.

But there’s no such thing as absolute secrecy in this world.

Finally, word of Heavenly Fox Cave leaked out.

Fox demons were highly coveted. Whether male or female, foxes possessed extraordinary beauty.

Whether Taoists or Demon Kings, all had significant interest in the Fox Clan.

Several years later, a powerful demon named Golden Toad Demon King set his sights on the Heavenly Fox Clan and dispatched forces to attack.

Countless members of the Fox Clan perished, either captured alive or skinned after death.

Within the grand hall, a white-robed woman sobbed as she recounted the tale intermittently.

Her tear-streaked face resembled rain-soaked pear flowers, stirring pity in the hearts of those present.

Beside Song Lin, Wang Ziye and Guu Yuchan felt their blood boil, yearning desperately to come to the beauty’s aid.

Song Lin’s expression remained calm, though he found the situation somewhat peculiar.

His followers now included a group of foxes?

Could anything be more absurd?

"So, you’ve come here to seek reinforcements?"

The fox demon named Huu Fei nodded and said, "Master, I beseech your clarity. The Heavenly Fox Clan has never harmed anyone. We only hope you can save us from this misery. I would be willing to offer myself as..."

"Enough. Why should we save you?" Song Lin interrupted. "Just because of these few words?"

"Master, your great virtue..."

"Wang Ziye, please see our guest out!"

Song Lin cut her off and turned to Wang Ziye.

"Uh... okay."

Momentarily caught off guard, Wang Ziye reluctantly obeyed.

Huu Fei, however, panicked.

"I beseech the Master to intervene! I, as the Holy Daughter of the Fox Clan, vow that our clan shall regard the Master as our leader, with Xuanke Temple as our guiding force, for eternity—even unto extinction."

With her declaration, Huu Fei bit her finger, drawing blood, then painted an arc in the air. Her lips parted as a crimson bead emerged.

The bead emitted golden light, transforming into a talisman that hovered before Song Lin.

Song Lin reached out to touch it, sensing an unusual transmission of intent.

With a mere thought, he could instantly kill the fox demon before him.

"Fine. Gather everyone. We’re heading out!"

"Understood!"

Wang Ziye began assembling eight chosen array leaders, while Guu Yuchan gathered members of the Cultivation Thunder Department.

The remaining individuals stayed behind to guard the Taoist Temple.

Soon, Wang Ziye arrived with seven Taoists, and Guu Yuchan brought twelve more.

"Greetings, Master!"

"No need for idle chatter. Let’s move out!"

Song Lin exhaled deeply, releasing clouds that lifted everyone into the sky.

The young foxes stared as the Taoists departed, their unease fading somewhat. Although they had pledged loyalty to humans, their trust in Song Lin’s honor was growing.

In truth, Huu Fei had been tricked by Song Lin.

By protocol, the appearance of demons within his territory warranted his intervention.

That earlier hesitation was solely his instinct to haggle for leverage.

High above the clouds, Song Lin activated his Taiyin Golden Pupil, scanning hundreds of miles ahead.

Yin Mountain was an expansive range, sprawling across multiple counties and even extending into other regions.

Peering ahead, he could vaguely discern the towering form of a Golden Toad wreaking havoc amid the forests, surrounded by many smaller luminous entities clashing against one another—likely other demons.

Wait... was that... Taoist Soldiers?

What was going on here? Who had intervened?

At that moment, a tunneling light paused beside Song Lin, revealing a thousand paper cranes.

Song Lin halted the cloud and unfolded the message within. It was a letter from Shi Yinhua.

"Master, two hundred miles southwest of the Taoist temple, a Core Formation Stage Golden Toad Demon King is wreaking havoc! Your disciple regrets being ensnared by this foe and humbly requests your aid."

"Master, whose letter is that?" Wang Ziye inquired.

"It’s from Yin Hua. He’s currently engaged in battle with the Golden Toad Demon King."

"Shi Yinhua?" At that moment, Huu Fei unexpectedly interjected. "I think Xiao Qi once mentioned this name!"

"Who is Xiao Qi?"

"Xiao Qi is one of the Fox Clan daughters—a transformed fox demon. She was once saved by a human and later claimed to have reunited with her benefactor, who treated her exceptionally well. She frequently spoke of this name."

"But... Yin Hua would never do such a thing!!" Wang Ziye exclaimed in shock but then hesitated, saying, "Although, he has been going out quite often in recent days."

The other disciples exchanged puzzled glances.

"..." Song Lin felt a sinking suspicion in his heart.

Could it be that the boy had fallen in love?

The thought rendered him speechless.

Since applying the new regulations, his Taoist disciples hadn’t breached the precepts, nor had ordinary Taoists broken the rules.

Yet the one he held in the highest regard, Capital Management Master Shi Yinhua, seemed to have committed a violation!

Of course, this was merely speculation.

If he had indeed broken the precepts and leaked sect cultivation techniques, no matter how talented he was, Song Lin would make an example of him. ƒree𝑤ebnσvel-com

In addition to punishing him according to the rules...

Song Lin would not only destroy the forbidden romance but also imprison these fox spirits inside the Demon-locking Tower, forcing Shi Yinhua to guard the outside, condemning the destined lovers to separation for centuries or millennia.

Such a punishment would serve as a stark lesson to all who dared defy sect regulations.

"Making me look like the villainous temple master in a story..." Song Lin muttered wryly.

Originally, his intent had been to strengthen and temper his disciples. Now, he simply wished to resolve this matter swiftly.

Turning toward Wang Ziye and the others, Song Lin asked, "Is the Taiji Thunder Seal ready?"

"It’s ready."

"Good. I’ll demonstrate the Thunder Seal method and Heaven and Earth Transformation Divine Skills soon."

"Thank you, Master!"

Then, the group surged forward toward the battlefield.

On the battlefield.

The Golden Toad Demon King was over three hundred zhang tall, with eyes the size of houses and golden warts dotting its skin like hillocks.

These warts served as venom sacs.

The sacs spewed streams of golden liquid, spraying across the forest below.

Wherever the liquid landed, all life corroded and decayed.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The lush green forests dissolved on the spot.

Beneath it lay the exposed scene of devastation.

The earth was transformed into swamps, while hundreds of Taoist Soldiers bearing lightning-patterned shields formed formations, unleashing winds, fireballs, lightning strikes, and other spells to neutralize the toxic liquid.

Seeing the dwindling number of Taoist Soldiers, the Golden Toad Demon King grinned wickedly, exposing a malevolent smile.

"Stop resisting. Just surrender obediently!"

At the center of the Taoist Soldiers stood dozens of snow-white foxes, currently hiding behind one man and two women.

The man had an elegant yet pallid appearance, while the women included one elderly and one young.

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