Monster Chronicles: My Daoist Skill Comes from Mythology
Chapter 260 - 238: Xuanzhen Palace, Knowing the Law Yet Violating It (3/3)

Chapter 260: Chapter 238: Xuanzhen Palace, Knowing the Law Yet Violating It (3/3)

"Huh?"

Zhi Xin calculated a coordinate.

This coordinate was no ordinary location, but rather determined by stellar positioning, along with spatial and temporal dimensions.

"In fifteen days, at exactly Shen hour three quarters, Eight Sceneries Mountain will align directly with Beidou’s third star."

"In fifteen days, at exactly Shen hour three quarters, Eight Sceneries Mountain will correspond to Beidou’s sixth star."

The results derived by both parties were sent to the Heavenly Master’s desk in Xuanyu City.

The Heavenly Master deliberated for some time and decided to adopt both.

At the very center of Xuanyu City stood a massive fortress.

The fortress was located in the depths of an endlessly pitch-black night sky.

On all sides, eight colossal Ghost Kings loomed faintly as guardians.

This was the residence of the Heavenly Master.

Two crimson beams shot out from within.

"Summon Deputy City Lord Yunhai and Yunzhou Society Commandery Officer Chuu Yuying. Gather forces for demon extermination."

With celestial decree in hand, words turned into law.

Suddenly, a Yaksha materialized in the void.

"I humbly obey the divine command!"

Crash!

The Yaksha tore through the void and vanished on the spot.

Messages were instantly delivered to the residences of the Deputy City Lord and the Yunzhou Society Commandery Office.

The sword tree platform was one of the eight platforms in Xuanyu City.

This place was densely forested, with trees that bore fruits in the form of radiant treasure swords.

The name "sword tree" arose from this phenomenon.

Legend had it that the trees were transformed from the supreme treasure left behind by Sanmao True Monarch.

When the King of the Demon Realm invaded Sanmao Heavenly Court, the Human Clan suffered devastating defeats.

Sanmao True Monarch performed a ritual to make the trees bear weapons and led the Human Clan to crush the Evil Demons.

The Deputy City Lord’s mansion was located deep within the sword trees.

Deputy City Lord Yunhai was the second most powerful figure in the Holy Might Forest, overseeing all major and minor affairs of Xuanyu City.

This man had a bizarre appearance: a massive, terrifying, blood-red eye sat at the center of his forehead, veined with blood vessels, exuding a sinister aura.

Upon receiving the Heavenly Master’s letter, Yunhai pondered for a long time before finally putting pen to dharma token.

"The Yunzhou Society’s Chuu Yuying will lead the team, with Vice Commanders Yin Wusheng from the North Pole Demon Extermination Mansion and Tianjie from the Sun, Moon, Five Star Mansion. Each will select Hall Masters, Merit Officers, Taoists, and temple masters, forming two separate teams for the journey..."

The fifteen days leading up to the Void Realm’s opening were sufficient for preparation.

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"Enter!"

"Taoist Brother!"

The visitor was none other than Chuu Yuying.

Chuu Yuying showed considerable respect toward Yunhai.

Yunhai was no ordinary person; his third eye had an extraordinary origin.

It was said to be the eyeball of the Faceless Demon Lord’s Evil Power from beyond the True Realm.

What abilities this Evil Power’s eyeball possessed was unknown to him, but it was undoubtedly formidable.

"Ah, it’s Yuying." Yunhai’s third eye scrutinized her up and down. "Just entered tribulation crossing? Judging by your aura, you seem well-prepared. Are you planning to ascend ahead of schedule?"

"I’m considering it—after this magic meeting concludes."

Chuu Yuying replied.

Speaking of this magic meeting, Chuu Yuying asked curiously:

"Rumors outside suggest the emergence of a treasure. Could there truly be one?"

Hearing this, Yunhai sneered coldly, "Hmph, a treasure... It’s likely someone deliberately spread misinformation. Of course, we can’t rule out the possibility of a treasure. It depends on your fortune. However, there’s indeed a Great Demon present, and one of significant background."

"What background?"

"Someone from Xuanzhen Palace. The exact identity is unclear."

Mentioning the Great Demon, Yunhai’s expression grew solemn.

"Do you remember the organization the Heavenly Master asked you to infiltrate?"

"I remember. I sent about twenty people, but none succeeded. Spirit Treasure Sect’s Yun Xiao, however, succeeded."

"Not long ago, the Spirit Treasure Celestial Master sent word confirming that over sixty organizations, including the Blessing Ceremony, originated from the Eight Sceneries Peak Void Realm."

"This individual claiming the titles of Heavenly Venerate, Ghost Emperor, and Immortal King infiltrated three Taoist Alliances, which has now drawn their attention. For this operation, we are the vanguard force. If necessary, the Heavenly Master might intervene—though it’s unlikely."

The Taoist Alliance Heavenly Dao Mansion had prepared contingency plans.

Even if people from Xuanzhen Temple had survived to this day, they could not possibly possess someone at the Heavenly Master level.

It was more likely an ancient Xuanzhen expert resurrected, with cultivation approximately at the tribulation crossing stage.

"How did they turn into demons?"

"Unknown. Such matters have always been a top secret the Heavenly Master refuses to disclose."

Yunhai pondered for a moment before saying, "These events are not uncommon in history. After the previous tribulation, some magic veins collectively fell into demonhood. The reasons likely only the Heavenly Master knows."

"In any case, aside from the Great Demon, there may also be treasures from Xuanzhen Palace passed down. We only need to ensure the other Taoist Alliances don’t seize them."

"Understood."

"By the way, your partner this time is Tianjie, recently promoted to Department Director. You’re not familiar with him yet—discuss everything with him tomorrow."

...

True Demon Temple.

The mountain range was perpetually shrouded in darkness, dense with yin energy, and seemed to echo with ghostly wails carried by faint breezes.

An ancient Taoist temple, carved entirely of eerie, colossal rocks, stood solemnly.

The grayish-blue stone surface faintly bore mottled bloodstains, its surroundings desolate.

The former temple master of True Demon Temple was Tianwu.

Before arriving, Song Lin had witnessed a scene of carnage.

Human bones were carelessly scattered on both sides of the Taoist Temple.

Most Taoists on the mountain cultivated demon bloodlines, inevitably tainting themselves with demonic tendencies. Combined with Tianwu’s own depravity, it often led to incidents of Taoists descending the mountain to eat humans.

Previously, Song Lin had killed Tianwu, and under Qinghong’s leadership and subsequent reform, the temple underwent a complete transformation, ceasing all acts of murder and cannibalism.

However, as the saying goes, "The rivers change, but the nature remains." No matter how strict the laws, violations continued to occur in secret.

Qinghong severely punished many individuals; at its harshest, the temple executed five Taoists and twenty Taoist disciples in a single day.

There were clearly laurel trees and Moon Bricks available as alternatives, yet some still insisted on breaking the rules—thus, they had only themselves to blame.

With the introduction of new magic veins such as the Divine Medium Immortals and Five Ghosts Technique, the temple’s atmosphere changed significantly.

This was due to Qinghong’s obedience and strict methods. Of course, such matters were not uncommon; it was easy to punish others, but difficult when it came to one’s own child violating the disciplines.

"What? You ate a human? When did this start?!"

Inside the grand hall, Qinghong roared angrily.