Monster Chronicles: My Daoist Skill Comes from Mythology
Chapter 258 - 236 Upper Pure Demon Tribulation, Ancient Immortal Relics (1/3)

Chapter 258: Chapter 236 Upper Pure Demon Tribulation, Ancient Immortal Relics (1/3)

Three Refuges, Three Laws, Nine Precepts.

This is the foundation of Xuanke Temple, and even the basis of the Donghua Alliance.

It is the only bottom line of the alliance.

The Donghua Alliance refers to eight Taoist temples. Song Lin once traveled under the name of Mr. Donghua, giving outsiders the first impression of Mr. Donghua.

"This is my bottom line. The decision rests in your hands. The rest is up to you."

After speaking, Song Lin picked up his teacup, took a sip, and waited complacently for their response.

In his view, this pampered little girl was unlikely to agree.

Clearly there were better options. Why insist on coming here, and even lowering her status?

Qingyu contemplated for a long time. Just as Xia Quan thought she was going to give up—

"Alright, I agree!"

Qingyu made her decision inwardly.

"What? Commandery Princess..."

"Mr. Xia, my decision has been made. You may return and report to my father, tell him I’ll be practicing here for a while."

Qingyu turned her gaze to Song Lin, her beautiful eyes holding resentment, and said with displeasure, "Is this satisfactory to you now?"

"Very well. In a moment, I will activate the Heart Inquiry Road. You simply need to step up the stairs one step at a time."

Song Lin chuckled.

The Heart Inquiry Road was a stone-paved path up the mountain. It was a normal road under usual circumstances but could transform into a path of illusion when activated. The deeper one ventured, the stronger the illusion became.

However, it likely wouldn’t affect Qingyu much, given her Qi Refinement Great Success cultivation.

Soon, the Heart Inquiry Road ceremony began.

The Taoist temple’s crowd watched from the mountaintop.

Everyone was already aware of this girl’s identity.

Many speculated that this pampered noblewoman would not be able to endure it.

Though she possessed Qi Refinement Great Success, they assumed her achievement was forcefully amassed through pills.

But reality proved them wrong.

Aside from some initial discomfort, Qingyu later walked steadily, unimpeded.

She even set a new record for the fastest ascent.

"See? Don’t underestimate anyone." Song Lin remarked to a nearby disciple.

"Congratulations on crossing the tribulation of the Heart Inquiry Road. From now on, you are a member of Xuanke Temple."

"Congratulations, congratulations!"

A clear female voice drifted from the heavens.

Sword light streaked by, a flying sword descending with a woman dressed in gray martial attire, her demeanor exuding heroism.

This woman was none other than Yun Xiao, unseen for many days.

"Taoist Yun Xiao!"

Song Lin nodded slightly.

"It’s been some time, Taoist friend. You now possess two volumes of Taoist Method Meeting and have entered the Core Formation Middle Stage. Truly, a prodigy of extraordinary talent!"

Yun Xiao’s starry eyes flickered with a hint of astonishment.

A few years ago, Song Lin had merely achieved the ordinary Divine Establishment stage. Now, he stood at the same cultivation level as her, and even wielded two volumes of Taoist Method Meeting.

The rapid enhancement of his realm and Taoist skills was truly unimaginable.

"Fortune, merely fortune. Thanks to Master Zhi Xin’s guidance, I’ve been fortunate enough to achieve these opportunities." Song Lin deflected all credit to Zhi Xin.

To outsiders, Zhi Xin had indeed played a significant role in aiding him.

The Golden Liquid Jade Liquid Returning Pill Method Song Lin was currently practicing had been taught by Zhi Xin.

Moreover, the divination volume within the Taoist Method Meeting was widely believed to have been Zhi Xin’s instruction.

Thus, Song Lin’s prominence wasn’t overly exaggerated.

If a skilled and enigmatic little temple master suddenly emerged, others would undoubtedly suspect he had obtained some remarkable fortuitous encounter.

It would inevitably attract the attention of envious individuals.

Song Lin increasingly felt that fostering good relations with Zhi Xin had been a wise move.

The more attention he drew, the more it seemed plausible that all this unreasonable fortune originated from Zhi Xin.

As Song Lin was deep in thought, Yun Xiao and Qingyu began conversing in a lively manner.

It suddenly dawned on him—

So it was Yun Xiao that had recommended this Commandery Princess to seek him out.

"Come inside and take a seat."

Song Lin invited them in, instructing the Taoist disciples to serve tea.

"This time, Taoist friend, you’ve come for... I assume it must be some important Taoist School affairs?"

The Merit Officer of the Taoist School was quite busy, particularly someone like Yun Xiao, who was in charge of patrols. It was hardly likely she was here purely for a social visit.

"You have keen insight, Taoist friend. Indeed, I’ve come for a mission." Yun Xiao smiled but her expression soon turned grave.

"The southwestern edge of the alliance seems to show signs of a Void Realm, with a Great Demon hiding within it."

"A demon?"

"Precisely. For hundreds of years, many calamities appear to have originated from this Void Realm."

The Void Realm corresponds to the True World.

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The Void Realm, on the contrary, is parasitic, akin to a small world.

The Void Realm, unlike the Grotto Heaven, is complete, possessing self-contained rules, whereas a Grotto Heaven is nothing more than an expansive space.

Overall, the True World supersedes the Void Realm, and the Void Realm is greater than the Grotto Heaven.

Steal wisdom, corrupt Taoism, devour merit and virtue—therefore, known as demons.

Demons maintain a semblance of order, merely opposing humanity.

But demons represent pure evil.

Humans, beasts, or spirits alike could become demons.

"This time, the Black Heaven Law Realm and Witch God Heavenly King Dao Alliance will dispatch representatives to exterminate the demon. You’ve likely not worked with other alliances before, have you?" Yun Xiao asked.

"Me? No, but am I going too?" Song Lin asked, puzzled.

"Certainly! This time the Holy Might Taoist School will lead, selecting participants. Taoist friend, with your newfound fame and outstanding talent, you’re sure to be chosen."

"Understood. Thank you for the reminder."

Song Lin smiled bitterly.

Another task awaited him.

But it couldn’t be helped—loyalty comes with responsibility.

Yet, it was also an opportunity.

Perhaps he could achieve his fourth yin merit goal.

Establishing an independent temple required twenty thousand yin merit.

Killing a Core Formation Demon yielded merely one thousand.

To reach twenty thousand, at least twenty Core Formation Demons were necessary.

Where would he find so many demons in the surrounding area?

Perhaps this mission would allow him to accomplish his goal.

Moreover, war provided lucrative rewards. Insights gained through life-and-death battles were far quicker than isolated practice.

It also made obtaining pills, treasures, cultivation techniques, and other materials easier.

Interacting with other alliances could likewise be beneficial.

This time, Song Lin planned to bring along a few elite disciples.

After some small talk, Qingyu left for the Grand Commissioner Institute to prepare for her studies.

Yun Xiao stood up to depart.

"I’ll be off. Expect the Taoist School’s notification next month in Yunzhou."

Though Yun Xiao wasn’t part of the Holy Might Taoist Alliance, as a member of an alliance institution, she would also be participating in the operation to provide assistance.

At night, Song Lin meditated, refining Flying Gold Crystal for alchemy.

After completing his alchemy session, he resumed cultivating the Dragon Mansion Jade Gourd.

Taking the Jade Gourd in hand, Song Lin lightly shook it.

Woosh!

Red and green gases burst forth, merging into a Yin Yang Transformation Wheel the size of a plate.

"Excellent. It now has the power to attack others."

The Yin Yang Transformation Wheel, capable of obliterating all, absorbed energy from its kills into the gourd. This increased its internal spatial capacity and nourished three embedded Divine Dragons.

"This demon extermination mission might provide an opportunity for the gourd to strengthen further."

Song Lin mused.

The Taoist School was currently searching for the Void Realm’s location.

Once pinpointed, participants would likely be informed.

Song Lin speculated whether Fire Cloud would attend.

If Fire Cloud went, then perhaps their feud could finally be resolved.

Just then, Song Lin’s Blessing Ceremony Jade Talisman suddenly emitted a red light.

"Hmm?" Song Lin furrowed his brows.

The Jade Talisman hadn’t emitted a red glow in quite some time.

When it did, it signaled the notification of an important matter.

The last time was when the Heavenly Venerate summoned everyone for a meeting.

With a thought, Song Lin entered the mist-shrouded Blessing Hall.

Above the main hall sat a figure in gray robes wearing a gray mask.

This person had a mysterious aura, with twelve-colored light rings behind their back.

Left and right, blue jade tables lined up in two rows, seating over sixty masked individuals.

Familiar faces such as Loach, Fire God, and Yun Xiao—disguised as Heavenly Lady—were present.

The Heavenly Venerate swept his gaze across the room and spoke directly, "Allow me to share some good news: Eight Sceneries Peak in the Heaven and Earth Xuan Sect Dao Alliance’s southeast has revealed a rare treasure. The Taoist School plans to take action next month."

"What? A rare treasure?"

"What kind of treasure?"

The crowd stared at one another in astonishment, while some remained silent.

"Calm yourselves." The Heavenly Venerate said, silencing the crowd immediately.

"Some of you may have heard the operation concerns demon extermination. I’ll tell you plainly: mass demon extermination doesn’t require multiple sects joining forces. In truth, this is about treasure hunting. But, they aim to monopolize it, and certain traitors are likely aware..."

The Heavenly Venerate scanned the room.

It was as though he already knew who the traitor was.

Traitors were far too common.

If the criteria were relaxed even slightly, eight out of ten people could be considered traitors.

The Blessing Ceremony lacked strict regulations or organizations.

Those who joined merely sought greater gains.

But the kind of traitor the Heavenly Venerate referred to were individuals intending to overthrow the organization.

"Is Yun Xiao a traitor?"

Song Lin glanced at Xuan Lady, coincidentally locking eyes with her.

Xuan Lady’s heart tightened—had she been discovered?

At that moment, Fire God broke the tense atmosphere:

"Alright, the Heavenly Venerate has delivered the message. Whether you believe it or not is up to you. Just remember: it’d be a shame to fight bitterly only to have someone else reap the reward. Stay vigilant—it never hurts."

"Fire God is right. Staying alert is paramount."

"Understood."

"By the way, Heavenly Venerate, will you be attending?" Someone asked.

"Heh, that I cannot disclose."

Just then, a figure wearing a fox mask—Heavenly Fox—stood up.

"Might I ask, what kind of treasure? Have you received any specific information on it, Heavenly Venerate?"

The Heavenly Venerate pondered for a moment.

"There is. Have you heard of Eight Sceneries Peak?"

The crowd shook their heads.

"Eight Sceneries Peak was once the headquarters of Xuanzhen Palace, from an era one tribulation ago."

One tribulation equals ten thousand years.

This was the first time Song Lin had heard of it.

The world itself must cross tribulations. Every ten thousand years, it faces a calamity, known as the Upper Pure Demon Tribulation.

By common universal standards, the current era is the thirty-sixth tribulation.

Xuanzhen Palace flourished for ten thousand years as a Taoist realm, specializing in the Xuanying Skill, using Xuanying Qi to cleanse the flesh and ultimately ascend to immortality. It was lauded as "The True Center of the World, the Essence of Xuanying."

During the commencement of the thirty-fifth tribulation, Heavenly Demons invaded, monsters ran rampant.

The palace faced countless demons blocking out the sun, demonic qi rising like clouds. Ultimately, it fell into ruin and vanished.

"It is said that within the Void Realm of Eight Sceneries Peak exists Ancient Immortal Relics. Refined by ten thousand years of Xuanying Qi, the relic has attained the qualities of an innate treasure. Wearing the relic conceals one’s heavenly fate, evades tribulations, fortifies the primordial spirit, and extends life..."

This explanation stirred greed within everyone’s hearts.

Song Lin, however, remained expressionless, unaffected by the temptation.

The Heavenly Venerate’s words sounded enticing, but Song Lin didn’t believe a single word.

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