Monster Chronicles: My Daoist Skill Comes from Mythology
Chapter 79: The Succession of the Steward, Business Trip to Mei Mountain Jungle

Chapter 79: Chapter 79: The Succession of the Steward, Business Trip to Mei Mountain Jungle

Since the decision to assist was made, Chen Yixin was immediately summoned for an audience.

"Greetings to the Lord of East Mountain!" ƒreeωebnovel.ƈom

Chen Yixin bowed deeply.

"We wish to support you in restoring the legitimate rule. What do you think?"

"I am willing," Chen Yixin replied joyfully.

Such a powerful army willing to lend its aid was the best possible outcome.

"What shall be our next course of action?" Song Lin asked. It was also a test for Chen Yixin.

If this man suggested leading thousands of troops to Chang’an to rescue the Emperor, he would be beaten out the door without hesitation.

"I believe we should take our time, strengthen our forces, restore the people’s livelihood, and await the opportune moment," Chen Yixin replied.

"East Mountain County and the surrounding six counties are all in the wilderness. The numerous mountain clans there refuse to obey governance. Tomorrow, I shall visit Lord Chen Xiong to seek the position of overseeing the six counties."

This region had never been well-disciplined. Given the tense situation, no one was willing to spare the effort to govern it.

If not for East Mountain’s military might, even Chen Yixin would not dare to take the risk.

"Very well. Tomorrow, I shall send someone to escort you there."

Back in the Yin Soil.

Song Lin instructed Xi Fang, "Do not stir up any trouble during this period. If King Ann Liu sends people to negotiate surrender, show some willingness but delay the decision."

"Understood!"

"Also, tomorrow, mobilize the temple priests and disciples to spread the news of Chen Yixin’s benevolence in leading the people safely across the river, creating a reputation of being beloved by the masses."

A reputation for benevolence was also very important. Sometimes, it could even attract people from all around to submit themselves. However, benevolence was also the easiest virtue to exploit.

"Furthermore, instruct all the temple priests to refine more Rampant Soldiers and inform Lady Luo to gather a force of two thousand under my command."

The seventh year of the Altar Temple.

King Ann Liu sent negotiators, but a great battle broke out, postponing the negotiations. Chen Yixin was appointed Tuntian Captain, governing six counties. Thus, the Lord of East Mountain expanded his sphere of influence to six counties, attaining the departmental position of the underworld.

The eighth year of the Altar Temple.

Refining soldiers, developing farmland, and consolidating territory. As warfare in Jing State intensified, the Lord of East Mountain verbally joined King Ann Liu’s Dongting Lake water system faction, symbolically dispatching 1,000 Taoist Soldiers to participate in the conflict.

The ninth year of the Altar Temple.

Across the temples, altars, counties, and his forces of Rampant Soldiers, there were a hundred thousand soldiers in total, a number growing at a startling rate.

The methods of refining, deploying, retrieving, and offering Rampant Soldiers had become the hallmark of the East Mountain Water Army.

As provincial warlords and divine factions waged incessant battles, an enormous force silently emerged.

When it finally acted, it shook the world.

During this time of growth, Song Lin returned to the Real World.

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The Real World, Hidden Dragon Manor.

The secret chamber was filled with the power of Taiyin Moonlight.

Song Lin finished circulating his energy and closed out his cultivation, opening the panel of the *Monster Chronicles*.

Name: Song Lin.

Realm: Qi Refinement Realm

Taoist Realm: 26 years (100/2000)

Divine Skills: [Moon Cultivation Great Witch], *Lao Mountain Five Skills*, *Guang Chengzi’s Qi Gong*, *Taiyin Secret Technique*, *Peace Xuanke Refining True Qi Technique*, *Yin Soul Paper Folding Skill*, *Simple Yellow and White Skill*, *Moon Cultivation Skill*, Water Technique Refining Rampant Soldiers, *Soldier Formation Map*.

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With proficiency in the use of the Bone-shining Mirror, the progress of Qi Refinement increased rapidly, reaching one-twentieth of its completion.

Before long, he would break through Qi Refinement to enter Divine Establishment.

After Divine Establishment comes Core Formation.

During the Divine Establishment Period, he could be granted the *Alliance Power Talisman* and qualified to serve as a temple master.

Most temple masters were in the Divine Establishment Period. Exceptions, such as Jiuyou, a Core Formation temple master, were rare.

Jiuyou was a genius from the Mei Mountain Jungle but was stationed here to recover due to cultivation technique flaws. Under normal circumstances, he would belong among the mid to high ranks of Mei Mountain Jungle.

Song Lin flew out of Ziyuan’s residence and accepted the Yin Yang Altar insignia.

He then flew back to the Taoist Temple.

Dianzao Hall, Yin Yang Altar.

The Tongshou Taoist had been waiting for a long time.

"You’re finally here," Tongshou Taoist said with a smile as he approached.

Walking one after another down the corridor, the Taoist disciples cast respectful glances; among them were some who Song Lin had once known.

The two reached the Spirit Hall that housed hundreds or even thousands of dharma altars.

All the Black Altars had been destroyed, leaving them to start afresh.

Last time, the Flood Control Grand Ceremony had halted the sacrifice rituals, and the destruction of the altars was necessary to prevent these spirits from causing chaos.

"The temple master has ordered the Yin Yang Altar to be rebuilt within a month. By the way, manpower has been halved, though that’s not urgent. The key is sourcing materials for refining soldiers."

Acquiring over a thousand viable materials was not achievable in a short time.

"I may need to trouble you to travel to Mei County’s Mei Mountain Jungle to purchase materials. Take the altar insignia to the Capital Management Courtyard later to collect dharma coins and the Qiankun Bag, and depart immediately."

"Understood," Song Lin replied.

He was rather curious; this would be his first trip, and to a higher-grade jungle no less. What kind of scenery would it hold?

The next day, outside the Taoist Temple.

The Taoist donned civilian attire, mounted a white horse, and departed in a cloud of dust. The county capital was about 600 miles away. At the pace of the Demon Blood Horse, he should arrive by the early hours of the next day.

The journey passed through two counties and a mountain range.

Along the way, he encountered many curious sights, witnessing the splendor of this world.

There was the Fire Tree Valley, where flames burned perpetually, the Miasma-filled Evil Ghost Town,

and the First-tier Sky Valley up ahead.

Two towering mountains framed the valley in between.

It was the height of summer, yet the valley was blanketed in snow, with icy rain falling from the heavens.

Song Lin did not carry an umbrella, braving the biting icy rain slapping haphazardly against his face.

The Ice Valley was bitterly cold, and one needed clothing made from Fire Tree bark to traverse it.

Seeing Song Lin’s thin figure, people around him cast peculiar glances his way.

"Young brother, traveling like this is very dangerous. Why not join us in crossing the valley?" suggested a nearby traveling merchant.