Monster Chronicles: My Daoist Skill Comes from Mythology
Chapter 76: Subduing the Evil God, Lord of East Mountain

Chapter 76: Chapter 76: Subduing the Evil God, Lord of East Mountain

Hidden Sword Manor.

Within the secret cultivation chamber.

Song Lin sat cross-legged, cultivating, while the laurel tree beside him continuously emitted the power of Taiyin Moonlight.

Floating in the void before him was the Taiyin Bone Mirror, which clearly reflected the meridians of his entire skeletal structure.

The tree’s roots had been planted in the back mountain, guarded day and night by two Dog-headed Taoists.

From now on, it would remain here, supporting his cultivation of the First-Rank Emperor’s Flowing True Qi.

While cultivating, Song Lin also reflected on the gains from this Sacrifice Conference.

It must be said that large-scale gatherings could indeed yield immense benefits, though they came with inherent risks.

Now that his rank had risen to Secondary Eighth Rank, he could command five hundred Rampant Soldiers, supplemented by nearly six hundred self-refined ones. With a maximum of one thousand, he was now a formidable figure in his own right.

"The next goal is to cultivate the Rampant Soldier Skill, elevate the sect’s status, and ensure that possessing First-Rank True Qi won’t attract covetous attention in the future."

Back when Jiuyou had not yet established Xuanke Temple, wasn’t he just a minor Taoist in the Mei Mountain Jungle of the county?

The Temple Emperor World was home to countless deities; Taoist skills from this realm could be applied to the real world, and there was still much to be excavated.

With this thought, Song Lin glanced around before entering the Temple Emperor World.

Sixth Year of Altar Temple.

A year had passed internally since his last visit.

East Mountain Hunting Altar Temple.

This temple was as magnificent as a palace, with the central hall enshrining a deity statue nine feet tall, walking upside down.

Not far away stood the temple priest clad in Taoist robes.

The twelve villages boasted twenty-four temple priests and forty-eight disciples. With the aid of the Hidden Dragon Breath Emission Powder, most priests had reached the Fetal Breathing Realm.

On either side of the deity statue were enshrined a civil official and a white ape.

The civil official was the Judge deity Xi Fang, while the white ape served as the military officer.

Suddenly, Song Lin’s soul floated out from above the deity statue.

"Xi Fang, White Ape!"

Their divine souls appeared as well.

The three entered the real world, unnoticed by the surrounding temple priests.

"Prepare to reclaim East Mountain County."

With a wave of his hand, over two thousand Rampant Soldiers appeared in the void.

In an instant, Yin Wind roared and surged.

"Excellent! I will make preparations immediately," Xi Fang exclaimed with excitement.

After waiting for a year, the Altar Master was finally making his move.

During this time, Xi Fang had not been idle, amassing five hundred household servants and over a thousand armored troops for the Xi family in the county city.

Recruiting additional troops when the operations began should suffice.

"Should we act now?" Xi Fang asked.

"No, I need to assess the situation first. How is the current state of affairs?"

Song Lin remembered asking Xi Fang to gather external intelligence before his retreat.

"At present, the most powerful force in the realm is Huang Cao in the Northwest, supported by the Heavenly Sect Leader."

"The Heavenly Sect Leader? What is the origin of this deity?"

An imposing and majestic name, it reminded Song Lin of certain myths from his previous life.

"The Heavenly Sect originated south of the Yellow River, also known as the Henan Sect. Their cultivation methods are all evil skills, specializing in bloodshed and slaughter. It’s a life-or-death proposition, fierce and ruthless."

"As for the Heavenly Sect Leader, I don’t know much. He’s extremely mysterious, seemingly a Great Demon? Legend has it that he can tear the heavens apart."

In the north, there were two major powers: Huang Cao, notorious for ruthlessly killing, and Yuan Shou, who were engaged in a fierce battle.

Meanwhile, the south was a chaotic scene with constant warfare among various warlords and divine factions.

In Shu, there were Can Cong and Yufu; in Jing State, Dongting King Ann Liu; in Baiyue, Thunder King, Guangfu Immortal Child, Five Mountain King, and others.

"Too many players. Who controls the East Mountain region?"

"East Mountain County and Xitan County are currently under the control of Water God Shanli General, who has gathered most of the other deities under his banner. Oh, two months ago, he even sent people to negotiate our surrender."

"How did you respond?"

"I asked for three months to consider."

"No need to think about it. We’ll take him directly. Xi Fang!"

"At your command!"

"Lead five hundred Rampant Soldiers and your family’s private troops to seize control of the county city. White Ape!"

"At your command!"

"You and I will lead the remaining sixteen hundred Rampant Soldiers to sweep through the lesser deities."

If they were willing to submit, they would be allowed to stay. If not, they would be eliminated.

East Mountain Yin.

The trees here were towering giants, each with trunks requiring three people to encircle.

In the depths of the forest, green miasma hung thick, while fallen leaves covered the ground like tides.

Beneath the layers of leaves stood a wooden statue one zhang tall.

Black and brown in color, its appearance resembled a monkey.

This was another Mountain God, Wood Hermit.

Legend stated it was a wood spirit born of heaven and earth, and anyone wishing to fell trees or gather herbs here must first worship the Wood Hermit; otherwise, they risked punishment from the deity.

At this moment, the statue’s eyes opened, gazing toward the horizon.

Upon seeing the scene in the sky, Wood Hermit was startled and immediately stood up, causing an avalanche of leaves to fall.

In the sky, dark clouds loomed ominously, carrying ghosts and gods with green faces and sharp fangs.

Looking around, unknown evil ghosts dressed in black and white, wielding wolf fang clubs and hooks, had surrounded the area.

"Sons!!"

Knowing they came with ill intent, Wood Hermit urgently cast a spell.

Crash!

Across the area, massive trees suddenly uprooted themselves, with roots transforming into legs. But before they could take effect, the spirit-reaping Rampant Soldiers had already extracted their essence, leaving mere lifeless wood to collapse.

"I am East Mountain Hunting Lord. Surrender or die."

A deity appeared from the clouds.

This god stood three zhang tall, hands pressed against the ground while feet supported the heavens.

"You’re East Mountain Hunting Lord? We’ve never interfered with one another!"

"You need only answer whether you will submit or not."

"Even if I die..."

Before he could finish his sentence, Song Lin interrupted, "I will grant your wish!"

"Attack!"

Fifteen hundred Rampant Soldiers swarmed Wood Hermit.

When he was on his last breath, they devoured him completely.

Name: Song Lin, East Mountain Hunting Lord.

Type: Ghost God

Realm: Tun Position Officer

Taoist Realm: Thirty Years

Divine Skills: Dreaming, Bamboo Divination, Cold Disease Skill, Soldier Formation Map, Wood Control Skill, Summoning Wood People Technique.

"White Ape, who’s next?"

"The next target is the Forest God Lord Ku Zhu, an Evil God who often seduces virtuous women. Out of fear, the villagers at the foot of the mountain sacrifice a bride to him every three years."

"Kill him outright."

A deity like this would tarnish his reputation if recruited.

"Understood."

"White Ape, what was your previous name?"

Calling him White Ape all the time felt a bit informal.

The nine-foot-tall white ape scratched his head and thought for a moment. "It’s been so long since someone called me by my name... Oh, it was Hong! My tribesmen used to call me Hong."

"Alright, your name will be Yuann Hong from now on."

"Thank you, Lord, for bestowing the name!"

Next stop: Bitter Village Bamboo Forest.

With ease, they subdued the demonized yellow eel and claimed its Vomiting Miasma Skill.

All of East Mountain was now under their control, along with five adjacent villages.

Currently, Song Lin presided over seventeen villages, which in real-world terms spanned two and a half townships, with a population exceeding ten thousand, ruling a circle of mountain villages surrounding East Mountain.

Crash!

With the flash of black light, Song Lin’s form grew significantly more tangible.

"East Mountain Lord!"

His divine title was no longer "Hunting," but now defined as the mountain god ruling over all of East Mountain. His rank also advanced to Qu Position Officer.

His mana surged in an instant.

"Let’s move to the next target!"

"Report! Copper God and Lady Luo seek to pledge allegiance! Two Ancestor Spirits also want to join!"

At this moment, a Rampant Soldier flew in from beyond.

"Hmm?" Song Lin raised his eyebrows in surprise.

East Mountain County had five deities: Stone Man, Wood Hermit, Lord Ku Zhu—all slain—leaving only Lady Luo and Copper God.

Now that these individuals sought allegiance, did this signify control over East Mountain County beyond Shanli General’s sphere?