Daoist Competition-Chapter 979 - 229: Invisible Yin Blade (Part 2)

Xu Daoist was full of vigor, pointing downwards and saying, "As long as we capture this old demon and make it our protective spirit beast, I can also attend the Sword Competition in East Splendor Continent."

Junior Brother Jiang was surprised and asked, "Senior Brother, the Sixteen Sects Sword Competition is a contest of East Splendor Continent, why do you want to go?"

Xu Daoist smiled mysteriously, and said, "There is obviously a reason. I recently received guidance from True Master Mi and learned the key to it. Once we capture the Dragon Carp, I’ll explain it to you, Junior Brother Jiang."

Junior Brother Jiang was slightly flattered upon hearing this. He hesitated for a moment, then cupped his hands and said, "Senior Brother, I am willing to go down to the sea to investigate and see where the old demon is hiding."

Xu Daoist laughed heartily and said, "No need to bother that much."

He retrieved a copper mirror from his sleeve bag and handed it to Junior Brother Jiang, saying, "Junior Brother, use this to carefully search underwater, and report back to me if you see anything unusual."

Junior Brother Jiang took the mirror, happily saying, "It’s the ’Seeking Dust Mirror’, that makes things easier. Senior Brother, please wait, I’ll be back soon."

With that, he summoned the tunnel smoke under his feet and moved forward.

He hadn’t traveled far before he had to stop and capture a Qi mechanism to discern.

In this way of walking and stopping, he traversed over a hundred miles. Finally, he located a specific spot and shone the mirror downwards.

A beam of light penetrated straight into the seabed, revealing everything clearly. After patrolling for a moment, his expression suddenly tightened, and he quickly put away the mirror and hurried back.

Xu Daoist, seeing him return from afar, asked, "Junior Brother, how was it? Did you find the old demon’s whereabouts?"

Junior Brother Jiang approached hurriedly and said, "Senior Brother, there’s trouble. There’s a great array set up under the sea, as if someone has taken action before us."

Upon hearing this, Xu Daoist’s expression changed immediately and he said, "Quick, take me there."

Junior Brother Jiang turned and led the way, Xu Daoist followed with a wave of his sleeve. Before long, they arrived at the place, where he shone the mirror light and said, "This is the place."

Xu Daoist looked down to see the sea below filled with menacing evil Qi and a well-organized spiritual mechanism, with countless array flags fluttering.

He secretly wondered and mused, "There are only a few sects in the East Sea capable of setting up such a grand array. The Bijiao Prefecture had such capability once, but it has long since been destroyed. The Qingyu Sect has many demon soldiers, but they don’t have as many water clan demon soldiers as this. Could it be the tribe of Qu Demon Lord of the Carp Tribe?"

He couldn’t help but frown. If it truly was the carp tribe meddling, it would be quite troublesome.

Thinking again, his expression turned grim, and he mused, "Why care about so many? The Carp Tribe was driven out of East Splendor Continent by the Mingcang Sect, nothing but a homeless dog. They reached the East Sea less than a century ago. Our Chongyue True Temple has been established here for thousands of years. In terms of foundation and disciples, what do we fear of them? Moreover, was it not Elder Shen who injured this Dragon Carp? How can it be the turn of the Carp Tribe to reap the benefits?"

His gaze flickered uncertainly as he stroked his beard, thinking for some time. Finally, he said solemnly, "This array is formidable. Rushing in now might not lead to success. You all retreat for now and do not return without my orders."

Junior Brother Jiang showed concern and asked, "What’s your plan, Senior Brother?"

Xu Daoist gave a bizarre smile and said, "I’ll wait here and probe their background when they come up."

Hearing the hidden intent to kill in his words, Junior Brother Jiang guessed that Xu Daoist planned to attack the person below later. Hence, he asked no more questions and gestured to the disciples behind him to retreat several tens of miles away to wait.

Xu Daoist gazed at the place below, silently operating his mysterious skill, then opened his mouth and spat out a small black blade, which circled in his palm. With a blow of air, the blade suddenly vanished.

The Gate Dao Skill of Chongyue True Temple lies in the transformation of Yin and Yang Blades. However, due to individual cultivation and disposition differences, each person’s cultivation method varies.

Shen Lintu excelled in using the Yang Blade to strike enemies, always attacking head-on in battles.

Although Xu Daoist’s Daoist cultivation was not as high as Shen’s, he took a different path, devoting his life to cultivating the Yin Blade. After hundreds of years, he refined this invisible flying blade.

This blade was modeled after the Yin Slaughter Saber, and when it flew to slash, it was invisible and undetectable, as unpredictable as ghosts and gods. If used for a stealth attack, it was almost impossible to defend against.

Especially formidable was his ability to manipulate it from miles away when the blade was in action. Many cultivators at sea, due to a moment’s negligence, mysteriously perished by this blade.

Xu Daoist now intended to launch a surprise attack, aiming to slash Zhang Yan with a strike when he emerged from the sea and then seize the Dragon Carp.

At this time, underwater, the Dragon Carp Demon was already weak in spirit, unable to struggle further, lying as if dead.

Zhang Yan, seeing the timing was right, smiled slightly and, with a gesture, summoned the Water Element True Light, capturing the old demon.

With another spell, over two hundred thousand demon soldiers returned to the banner, transforming into seventy-two spirit lights that flew over. With a shake of his sleeve, he took them in.

At this time, the Mountain and River Map also flew over. He took it in his hand to examine it closely, finding that the Stored Spirit Vein within was reduced by more than ten percent compared to before.

He shook his head, thinking that he should use these spirit veins sparingly.

After putting the map into his sleeve bag, he looked below, focusing on the black jade stone belt shaped like a dragon. After a while, he suddenly leapt up, pacing back and forth several times, repeatedly casting Water Element True Light to collect it all completely.

He initially thought this was a spirit vein, but the spiritual energy on the black jade stone belt condensed without dispersing. Though he tried to absorb it, he could not, yet the Dragon Carp could use it for healing, clearly having its methods.

Since he couldn’t discern the origin of this item, leaving it would be advantageous to others. Therefore, he decided to go through the trouble of collecting it all, planning to examine it carefully later. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Having completed these matters, he cast a spell, using the Water Escape Technique to head towards the sea surface. In just a few breaths, he broke the water surface but, at that moment, his eyes narrowed slightly.

A chillingly cold intent suddenly approached, aiming directly at his neck!

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