Twisted Dreams-Chapter 107 - 79: Was the Tang Dynasty the End of Dharma Era?
As soon as the Evolvers entered the cave entrance, they heard the sound of fighting.
In the ancient tomb’s corridor, two men from Xia Country were fighting over a flower.
"Fellow Daoist, I found this flower first!"
"Damn it, whoever grabs it gets it!"
The two men’s fists created gusts of wind, causing cracks on the walls as they hit.
While the two were battling intensely, a giant python that had been waiting on the tomb ceiling for a long time opened its huge mouth and spewed out a fierce gust.
The two were severely injured.
Then it wrapped them tightly and strangled them to death alive.
After swallowing the two men, it returned to the tomb ceiling to wait for the next victim.
That bright flower was the bait laid by the giant python.
...
The second layer of the ancient tomb.
A giant striped tiger, a wild boar with sword-like teeth, a wild donkey that feasts on flesh, and various absurd creatures roared as if a horde of demons was dancing.
Seven or eight combat personnel from the Security Administration, dressed in uniforms and holding standard long swords, hid in a tomb chamber, cautiously watching the creatures outside.
These combat personnel from the Security Administration were also known as Administrators, Junior Administrators.
They all came from various special forces, each being an expert capable of completing difficult tasks alone in the military.
This mysterious relic possessed a strange power that rendered hot weapons and electronic devices ineffective.
Only swords, knives, and axes could exert their maximum effect.
Intermediate Administrator—Wei Ming, and Senior Administrator—Security Bureau Advisor Zhang Xiaoyi, were exploring in the tomb chamber. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞
Wei Ming, who had some knowledge of historical relics, touched the wall after wearing white gloves and questioned with confusion:
"This seems to be a Tang Dynasty tomb."
Zhang Xiaoyi was not knowledgeable about these things, but he knew something about the bizarre legends of the Tang Dynasty. He frowned and said:
"Master said that the Tang Dynasty indeed had many stories of demons causing chaos and immortals ascending."
The Tang Dynasty can be considered a period rich in mythical elements in history.
There were many demons and ghosts, like the currently popular cat demons and fox immortals on the internet.
Emperor Tang’s encounter with Jing River Dragon King, and Wei Zheng slaying dragons in his dream, are also stories from the Tang Dynasty.
Legend has it that the Great God of the Underworld, Zhong Kui, was also from the Tang Dynasty.
Wei Ming shuddered all over and said:
"Could it be that the Tang Dynasty was the End of Dharma Era?
Yes, there were quite a few legends of people becoming immortals and gods before the Tang Dynasty.
After the Tang Dynasty, such stories became rare."
Zhang Xiaoyi’s lazy demeanor faded as he rubbed his chin and began contemplating:
"It makes some sense.
Have you noticed a trend in history?
When humanity was enlightened, there were the Three Emperors and Five Sovereigns, and the Demon Race Great Sages.
They almost dominated the Celestial Dao!
During the Shang and Zhou Period, military generals and civil servants walked toward the path of becoming deified, achieving the great emperors and various divine forces.
By the Tang Dynasty, the only ones to become immortals and gods were Door Gods and Ghost Gods.
After the Tang Dynasty, such stories became fewer and fewer, possibly indicating that the Tang Dynasty was indeed the End of Dharma Era."
Listening to this, Wei Ming increasingly felt it made sense.
Looking through history, the Extraordinary Civilization seemed to be in decline.
Zhang Xiaoyi and Wei Ming appeared as if they had discovered a great secret, feeling tumultuous and shocked inside.
At this moment, the gatekeeper administrator exclaimed in panic:
"Not good! We’ve been spotted! The creatures are heading this way!"
"Boom!"
The tomb chamber’s door suffered severe damage and instantly shattered into pieces!
A two-headed giant wolf charged into the tomb chamber.
The administrators hurriedly engaged in combat but could only hold back the giant wolf for a short while.
Wei Ming’s expression changed, and he cupped his hands towards Zhang Xiaoyi:
"Master Zhang, these magic beasts seem to be guarding something.
The beasts on the second layer are much stronger than those on the first layer.
We need to quickly find the path to the third layer.
I guess the final secret of the tomb lies on the very bottom layer!
Master Zhang, it’s up to you now!"
Zhang Xiaoyi stared at the Demon Wolf with dead fish eyes.
Many creatures rushed toward the tomb chamber due to the Demon Wolf’s actions...
He spoke indifferently:
"Hide behind me, and take care of yourselves."
Having said that, red scales appeared on Zhang Xiaoyi’s forehead, and his eyes flickered with lightning.
Among ordinary Extraordinaries, Zhang Xiaoyi, who had drunk a quarter of the Desire Potion, was undoubtedly top-notch.
He extended his hand, and thunderbolts blasted out!
Several thick thunderbolts gushed out like a spring, rushing toward the Demon Wolf.
The Demon Wolf was instantly scorched by the electricity.
The administrators watched this scene with joy.
As expected of the Sect Leader of Shu Mountain!
Zhang Xiaoyi’s Spiritual Power surged, bathing himself in lightning, walking through the magic beasts as if strolling in a courtyard while wearing cloth shoes.
Any magic beast that dared to make a move was blasted to ashes or scorched by Zhang Xiaoyi.
Wei Ming shouted angrily:
"Go, follow Master Zhang and find the way to the next layer!"
After exiting the tomb chamber, the number of magic beasts increased.
A cold sweat dripped from Zhang Xiaoyi’s forehead.
At this rate, his Spiritual Power might not be enough!
Suddenly, uncontrollable laughter erupted from somewhere:
"Hahahaha, I didn’t expect to meet a fellow Daoist here!
"Why don’t we join forces, drive away these beasts, and then seek greater fortune? What do you say?"
Everyone turned towards the voice.
They saw an elderly man in tattered Daoist robes leading a terrified and cowering young man.
It was Mo Yulin and his disciple Han Hai.
Mo Yulin looked at Zhang Xiaoyi, his old eyes filled with excitement and thrill.
He had revered the world of cultivation for countless years, and now, in his old age, he could finally fight side by side with other cultivators.
One word: exhilarating!
Mo Yulin knew Zhang Xiaoyi’s Daoist techniques were profound and feared being looked down upon, so he took out a Mother Talisman with his left hand and freely waved the Child Talisman with his right.
The air resonated with explosive sounds, and countless magic beasts painfully shut their eyes, their eardrums shattered and blood streaming out.
Zhang Xiaoyi narrowed his eyes.
Had he finally encountered other cultivators?
He wasn’t willing to be outdone, gritting his teeth and wielding lightning.
Wherever the lightning passed, a scorched black trail was left behind.
Mo Yulin landed beside Zhang Xiaoyi, looking at him with envy:
"It’s the Thunder Dao! What a remarkable skill, Fellow Daoist!"
Zhang Xiaoyi pretended to be calm and said:
"Your Talisman Dao is quite impressive, Fellow Daoist!"
Just a few months ago, both were ordinary people with a deep admiration for Xianxia, hopelessly wishing to cultivate.
At this moment, each believed the other was a seasoned expert in cultivation.
They both developed a sense of mutual admiration, as well as a hint of wariness towards each other.
The administrators looked on enviously and jealously at the two who were praising each other and fighting side by side.
They too yearned for that legendary world!
Just then, the sound of a child’s laughter rang out.
"There are so many delicious things here!
It’s just that these ugly monsters are a bit annoying!"
Zhang Xiaoyi and Mo Yulin sensed a powerful spiritual power fluctuation, their expressions grew serious as they turned to the entrance from the first to the second floor.
They saw a young monkey riding an old horse charging towards them, chewing on a blade of grass.
The young monkey and the old horse were engulfed in flames, and all the magic beasts that were touched by the flames cried out as they burned.
Everyone was shocked, even thinking they were dreaming!
They thought these monsters were strange enough, like the legendary demons.
But seeing the little monkey made them realize they had a new understanding of demons!
This was a true legendary demon, possessing intelligence and mana!
Heartless Little Monkey, riding the old horse, cut through the encirclement of magic beasts and stood in front of everyone.
The eyes burning with flames were like the legendary Eyes of Golden Flame, seemingly able to see through the goodness and evil in people’s hearts.
It sized up Zhang Xiaoyi and Mo Yulin for a while before saying with a grin:
"It’s the first time I’ve met such clean people like you two."
By "clean," it meant their hearts were not dirty or tainted.
Then it looked over at Han Hai, and its eyes grew cold:
"You’re very dirty."
Heartless Little Monkey conjured a fireball, the killing intent surrounding Han Hai.
Han Hai screamed in terror:
"Master, save me!"
Mo Yulin stepped in front of Han Hai within two steps, his expression serious, and bowing, said:
"This Fellow Daoist Monkey..."
Heartless Little Monkey frowned:
"My name is Li Xinyuan, with the Daoist title Heartless!"
Everyone thought the world had gone mad, a demon had its own Dao tradition?!
Wei Ming blinked.
A monkey riding a horse, with eyes that emit flames, shouldn’t it be called Stable Cleaner?
How could it be called Li Xinyuan?
What does Li Xinyuan mean? Need to research this carefully.
Mo Yulin quickly said:
"Fellow Daoist Heartless, this is my disciple, please show mercy."
Heartless Little Monkey was moved.
He thought of his own master, Bodhi.
It turned its head and said:
"Forget it, as long as you don’t regret raising this disaster."
This little monkey’s expressions and actions were very human-like, three parts human, seven parts monkey.
The administrators all wanted to strike up a conversation with the legendary demon.
Yet they all dared not.
But some not only wanted to, but also dared.
Zhang Xiaoyi stepped forward, cupping his fist:
"Zhang Xiaoyi, Sect Leader of Shu Mountain!"
Mo Yulin also quickly said:
"Mo Yulin, Talisman Sect Leader!"
Wei Ming silently noted down the names Talisman Sect and Mo Yulin.
Heartless Little Monkey said:
"I sense there are many treasures on the next level.
The fourth level even holds great fortune, yet it has very strong guardians.
Why don’t we go together, to look out for one another?"
Zhang Xiaoyi and Mo Yulin said:
"Alright!"
"Good!"
