Monster Chronicles: My Daoist Skill Comes from Mythology
Chapter 267 - 245 Internal Strife in the Covenant, Mingxing Peak Presents Heavenly Book (1/2)

Chapter 267: Chapter 245 Internal Strife in the Covenant, Mingxing Peak Presents Heavenly Book (1/2)

"Master Zhi Xin?"

As soon as he finished saying this, Song Lin abruptly fainted.

The combined effect of the explosion and the Heavenly Venerate stealing power, coupled with his earlier battle with Fire Cloud, had completely drained his spirit.

At that moment, a pair of golden hands emerged from the explosion, pulling out the people from the Heaven and Earth Xuan Sect.

The pitch-black Mother Tree of All Things and the Void Realm gradually faded away.

"Interesting."

Zhi Xin carried Song Lin, letting out a self-deprecating laugh.

No one had expected that everyone was played by that mysterious expert from Xuanzhen Palace.

They knew that the expert from Xuanzhen Palace and the Great Demon of the Void Realm were the same person, and they also knew that this expert was associated with the secret organization behind the Three Dao Alliances.

This entity, referred to as the Heavenly Venerate, Ghost Emperor, or Demon Lord, had no known real name.

They only knew he was the Great Demon from the last calamity.

In fact, they had been aware of this organization for a long time and had deliberately planted people within it.

Moreover, the Void Capturing Technique used in the magic meeting was meant to absorb others’ power, a method for which they had developed countermeasures.

But they had calculated incorrectly on one point.

The Heavenly Venerate had intentionally leaked information, and, combined with the Mother Tree of All Things from Xuanzhen Palace, had caught them off guard.

This time, the Heavenly Venerate was far more prepared. If Zhi Xin hadn’t acted on a sudden impulse, total annihilation would have been inevitable.

"Ah, the Great Demon’s emergence—chaos is about to descend upon the world again." Saying this, Zhi Xin covered his mouth, coughing, with blood seeping through his fingers.

He then rushed off, carrying Song Lin, to Mingxing Peak for treatment.

Meanwhile, at Xuanke Temple, a rebellion had erupted—a story that began just one day prior.

The Chief Mansion.

The mansion was situated in the rear mountain’s Yin Soil.

Underneath the dense tree canopy, perpetual darkness lingered. Heavy white mist permeated the forest, within which white foxes leapt and gray snakes slithered through the trees.

At the heart of the forest stood the mansion, as eerie as a ghostly abyss—it was the residence of Shi Yinhua, Xuanke Temple’s chief.

Within the cave mansion, Taoist Soldiers stood guard, while in the back courtyard, a man and a woman dined together.

The pair exhibited intimate gestures, appearing to be in a romantic relationship.

"There have been many urgent matters within the Divine Medium Immortal Department recently. Stay home and focus on your cultivation; I’ll later try to procure more Moon Bricks for our people’s qi refinement," Shi Yinhua said to Xiao Qi.

"I understand, husband," Huu Qiqi replied sweetly.

"Also, if anyone comes bearing gifts asking for your help, you must absolutely refuse."

The new Taoist Temple differed greatly from the old one.

In the new Taoist Temple, family members of senior leaders had no privileges or benefits and could only enjoy treatments corresponding to their roles within the temple.

Shi Yinhua oversaw the livelihood of over two million people in eight counties within the vicinity. He was incorruptible, so if anyone tried targeting his family for personal gain, it could spell trouble.

"I understand," Huu Qiqi said.

"Good."

The two said no more, quietly finishing their meal.

Shi Yinhua greatly relished such moments.

Normally, experts of their cultivation level didn’t need to eat; merely meditating and aligning their breath would suffice, providing far more energy than a meal.

But Shi Yinhua insisted on eating—this way, it felt more like home.

He had been orphaned at birth, his parents killed, and had been retrieved from his mother’s corpse by a high-ranking member of Xuanke Temple.

Thus, he had never experienced familial warmth growing up, and as such, deeply cherished this atmosphere.

"By the way, the Taoist Temple might face some trouble in the coming days. Be careful," Shi Yinhua added.

"You too," replied Huu Qiqi.

"Once the temple master returns, I’ll request that he officiate our marriage ceremony."

Their eyes met deeply, conveying what words could not.

Flap!

A thousand paper crane flew in, suspending steadily before Shi Yinhua.

Shi Yinhua unfolded the paper crane, scanning its contents, his expression darkening angrily.

"Damn it, those bastards!"

Based on Song Lin’s prior warning before his departure, Shi Yinhua had secretly dispatched personnel to investigate the Taoist Temples within the alliance.

The findings were shocking.

No one had expected such chaos brewing right under Xuanke Temple’s nose.

The family members of high-ranking Taoist Temples had secretly violated the commandments, posing as deities and saints in the mortal world, running amok.

Exploiting their mastery of spells, they manipulated commoners, assuming titles such as So-and-So God or Such-and-Such General, coercing people into constructing temples and extorting worshippers’ wealth—even their wives and daughters.

Apart from the Five Ghosts Temple and Chaozhen Temple, members from the other five Taoist Temples were involved.

Even remnants from the temples of Guu Yuchan and Yan Jiuge had caused trouble.

"I’ll head out for a while. Stay home and be careful," Shi Yinhua instructed.

He returned to the Taoist Temple to organize affairs.

"Master Wang has already led people over there. Should we send a team too?" a subordinate asked.

"Of course. Relay my orders: Lin Qing and Lin Yang will remain to manage temple matters. Lu Qian, Pei Yu, Li Hu, Li Jing, and all Qi Refining Taoists from the Divine Medium Immortal Department will accompany me," Shi Yinhua stated.

He applied his seal to a message scroll and had it sent out.

"Should we notify the other temple masters?"

"Send someone to inform Chaozhen Taoist to help guard our temple and divert a portion of personnel to assist the Five Ghosts Temple."

Among the seven Taoist temples, two masters were away; the other five harbored rebellious factions, which made Shi Yinhua reluctant to involve them.

Just then, he received new updates.

The rebels had brazenly declared their uprising, many gathering at the True Demon Temple.

Soon, Taoists assembled on the temple’s square, hovering over the ground.

"Prepare..."

"Chief, I want to go too!"

At this point, Qingyu stepped forward.

"You?" Shi Yinhua hesitated briefly before agreeing. "Alright, be careful. Move out!"

Whoosh!

The Taoists ascended onto their clouds and vanished. ƒrēeNovelFire.com

Qingyu, situated amidst the group, was a little excited.

Having spent so many days at Xuanke Temple, Qingyu had been bored out of her mind.

Xuanke Temple had lost its mystery in her eyes; it was merely a place with a few peculiar magic vein sects and an innovative system.

However, to someone of her caliber, who had far better options available, staying longer would only be a waste of time.

If not for her aunt and Senior Sister Yun Xiao’s insistence that she stay and observe, Qingyu would have left long ago.

This major incident was just the antidote to alleviate her recent boredom.

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