I Can Use Myriad Divine Abilities-Chapter 255: The Heart Demon Shattered in a Day
Xia Ruins, Celestial King Hall.
In the main hall, Xuan Cheng, clad in a blue robe, sat cross-legged before the deity statue, eyes closed, reciting scriptures.
Surrounded by the smoke of incense, he seemed completely integrated with the majestic and solemn Divine Hall.
After an unknown period of time, Xuan Cheng’s eyebrows suddenly twitched.
He abruptly opened his eyes, a hint of surprise flashing in his gaze.
The Daoist suddenly realized that his tranquil state of mind was stirred without any apparent reason.
A myriad of distracting thoughts surged in his mind.
It felt like an ominous premonition!
Under such circumstances, Xuan Cheng had no choice but to knit his brows and cease his daily cultivation.
Continuing could very well lead to inner turmoil.
At this moment, a Daoist Child quietly approached him, whispering two sentences.
After listening, Xuan Cheng replied impassively, "Understood."
He stood up, left the main hall, went to his quarters in the Inner Hall to change into a plain garment, and then proceeded to the side hall.
Xuan Cheng immediately spotted Zhang Yuan sitting on a chair!
His heart rate suddenly quickened, his emotions becoming unstable, sensing something significant was about to happen.
Only through years of cultivation and strong will did Xuan Cheng manage not to lose composure, bowing in greeting, "Protector Zhao, how have you been?"
The last time he met Zhang Yuan was over a month ago.
Back then, Zhang Yuan told Xuan Cheng he had taken on a Daoist Merit task to pick herbs, heading to Taiwu Mountain.
Xuan Cheng had given him a Peace Talisman.
As a result, Zhang Yuan vanished without any news.
Though many disappeared every year in the vast Taiwu Mountain,
Xuan Cheng believed Zhang Yuan was not someone destined for a short life!
His intuition proved correct, as Zhang Yuan returned safely after all.
"Thank you for your concern, Daoist."
Zhang Yuan smiled slightly, cupped his hands in salute, and said, "Today I’m here to bring you some good news, Daoist."
Xuan Cheng’s expression changed: "Yan?"
Zhang Yuan nodded: "Mission accomplished!"
Xuan Cheng closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and remained silent for a long time.
Though he appeared calm on the surface,
Zhang Yuan could clearly feel the turmoil within him.
Xuan Cheng reopened his eyes, a sharp brilliance flashing in his dark gaze: "I don’t like jokes!"
This Daoist, usually mild and detached, for the first time exuded an unmatched intimidating aura in Zhang Yuan’s presence.
Zhang Yuan felt a keen edge as if blades were brushed against him, causing goosebumps to rise on his skin.
Intuition told Zhang Yuan,
If he dared deceive this Daoist, he would undoubtedly face the other’s wrath!
Even though Xuan Cheng was only at the Daoist Tier,
The strength he could wield within this Celestial King Hall was beyond imagination.
Zhang Yuan replied in a steady voice, "I don’t like jokes either, Daoist. If you don’t believe, you can investigate yourself!"
Zhang Yuan knew well that with the Celestial King Hall’s power, discovering the truth would not be hard.
He feared no investigation.
"I trust you!"
Xuan Cheng suddenly retracted all his sharpness and laughed heartily: "Good, good, good!"
The Daoist emphasized the word "good" thrice.
Each utterance was louder than the last.
His voice brimming with boundless joy, as if a great burden had been lifted, a sense of indescribable relief.
It resonated throughout the side hall.
The aura of Daoist Xuan Cheng underwent an astounding transformation as well.
His Daoist Robe fluttered without wind, mana surged endlessly, eyes glistening like starlight.
This scene lasted for a full ten breaths before slowly calming down.
Yet, to Zhang Yuan’s senses, the Xuan Cheng before him seemed like a transformed person, both familiar and unfamiliar.
Zhang Yuan solemnly congratulated, "Congratulations to you, Daoist, on advancing to the Mage Realm!"
Xuan Cheng astonishingly broke through right before him, stepping into the Mage Realm in one fell swoop.
"Realizing an old foe’s demise, the Heart Demon shatters instantly!"
Xuan Cheng, or rather Master Xuan Cheng, beamed, "Protector Zhao, thank you for the good news you brought."
Once a prodigy like Yan Wushuang, he too fell into an impasse.
It resulted in countless years of stagnation.
Yan Wushuang was trapped by a Sealing Talisman.
While Xuan Cheng was obstructed by his Heart Demon!
Now, learning of Yan Wushuang’s demise, his Heart Demon naturally dissipated, no longer a hindrance in his cultivation.
Years of accumulating Daoist Merit poured forth like a flooding dam suddenly collapsing.
Promotion was as logical as it was unstoppable!
Xuan Cheng flicked out a Token.
Just like last time, summoning Han Zixun.
This was the one truly significant.
Han Zixun arrived quicker than before.
Yet when this Han Clan descendant entered the side hall, he staggered, his face flushed, clothes disheveled, belt loose, exuding a strong smell of alcohol and makeup.
Who knows from which Soul-Devouring Cave he just rushed out.
After over a month, Zhang Yuan barely recognized him.
For Han Zixun looked as though something had devoured the majority of his Essence Qi, appearing utterly despondent, eyes darkened, cheeks gaunt, a picture of excessive indulgence.
Upon seeing Zhang Yuan seated opposite Xuan Cheng, Han Zixun instinctively rubbed his eyes and blurted incredulously, "Zhao Yun, you’re not dead?"
Zhang Yuan was speechless.
Poof!
The next moment, a cup of hot tea splashed onto Han Zixun’s face.
Xuan Cheng coldly asked, "Repeat that again."
Han Zixun shook his head, his bewildered eyes gradually gaining clarity and calmness.
He wiped the tea from his face with his sleeve, offering a bitter smile: "Cousin, I admit my mistake."
"I called you here to inform you."
Xuan Cheng’s expression softened slightly, saying lightly, "Protector Zhao has completed your commission."
"What?"
Han Zixun didn’t immediately grasp it: "What commission?"
He swiftly understood, his mouth agape, eyes filled with disbelief.
"Yan Wushuang?"
This Han Clan member stared intently at Zhang Yuan, his face twisting: "You killed Yan Wushuang?"
His hands trembled slightly, clenching into fists!
"That’s right."
Zhang Yuan then had to recount in detail how he secretly returned to the Great Dream Marsh, gathered accurate information, infiltrated Nanli Island, and killed Yan Wushuang. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂
Of course, any parts concerning his own secrets, such as the Red-eyed Crow, were certainly omitted.
Han Zixun listened, stunned: "Is this true?"
He never imagined Zhang Yuan to be so bold, even reckless.
Moreover, Zhang Yuan actually succeeded!
It was truly inconceivable.
Zhang Yuan answered calmly, "I was able to kill Yan Wushuang with the help of a Profound Soldier!"
The weapon he used was certainly not a Profound Soldier.
But a Divine Soldier.
However, this matter absolutely could not be disclosed to anyone, or Zhang Yuan would face endless danger and trouble.
Yet many witnessed his battle with Yan Wushuang,
There had to be a plausible explanation.
Thus Zhang Yuan told Han Zixun and Xuan Cheng.
He used a unique Profound Soldier that could only be utilized once!
