He was so persuasive that he actually practiced extraordinary

The room was silent; the man seemed to be asleep. However, Master Xuanzhen knew this was merely an act. He stared intently at the man and coldly demanded, "Master, won't you show yourself?"

The man was startled awake by Master Xuanzhen's shout. He sat up abruptly, looking at Master Xuanzhen and the old man in black robes with terror. A hint of panic and fear flashed in his eyes, as if he had been driven to the brink of despair.

However, he did not give up the fight. Suddenly, he pulled a dagger from his robes and lunged at Master Xuanzhen! Master Xuanzhen was prepared; he dodged the cult leader's attack with a swift movement. Then, with a backhand strike, he aimed his sword at the cult leader's throat!

The cult leader was shocked and retreated with all his might. However, his speed was no match for Master Xuanzhen's sword. Just as the sword tip was about to pierce his throat, he suddenly shouted, "I surrender! Don't kill me!"

Master Xuanzhen's sword stopped at the cult leader's throat. He looked at the cult leader coldly: "So you're finally willing to admit defeat?" The cult leader nodded: "Yes, I admit defeat. I am willing to submit to the Taoist temple and will no longer be your enemy."

The old man in black robes felt a stirring in his heart upon hearing this. He looked at the cult leader, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He knew the cult leader was an extremely cunning person, and his words couldn't be trusted. However, he also knew this was a golden opportunity. If they could seize this chance to subdue the cult leader, then the Black Fiend Cult would completely collapse!
He stepped forward and looked directly into the cult leader's eyes: "Are you really willing to submit to the Taoist temple? To no longer be our enemy?" The cult leader nodded: "Yes, I am willing. I know I have done many wrong things in the past, and I am willing to spend the rest of my life making amends."

The old man in black robes and Master Xuanzhen exchanged a glance, both seeing the determination in each other's eyes. They knew it was a risky decision, but they were willing to take the risk for the future of the Taoist temple. Master Xuanzhen nodded: "Alright, we'll give you a chance. We hope you can cherish this opportunity and truly repent."

The cult leader was overjoyed upon hearing this: "Thank you! Thank you for giving me this opportunity! I will definitely cherish it!" As he spoke, he struggled to stand up, seemingly wanting to express his sincerity and determination.

However, at that moment, a sudden change occurred! The cult leader suddenly flashed and fled out the window with lightning speed! It turned out that everything he had just done was a disguise, only to lull Master Xuanzhen and the black-robed old man into a false sense of security so that he could take the opportunity to escape!

Master Xuanzhen and the old man in black robes were shocked to see this and immediately gave chase! However, the sect leader was extremely fast and disappeared into the night in the blink of an eye. They pursued him for a while, but still could not catch up with his whereabouts.

The night was thick and dark, with a crescent moon hanging high in the sky, its light almost completely obscured by thick clouds. The Taoist temple was utterly silent, save for the occasional chirping of insects and the rustling of leaves in the wind, which sounded exceptionally clear in the still night.

The old man in black robes and Master Xuanzhen stood side by side, their gazes fixed solemnly on the direction where the cult leader had disappeared. Their hearts were filled with frustration and anger; they had thought they could seize the opportunity to subdue the cult leader, but he had managed to escape anyway.

The old man in black clenched his fists, a ruthless glint in his eyes. He knew that if the sect leader escaped this time, capturing him again would be even more difficult. The safety of the Taoist temple would also be threatened once more. He turned to Master Xuanzhen and said in a deep voice, "Master, what should we do next?"

Master Xuanzhen took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the anger and frustration in his heart. He knew that this was not the time to panic; he had to calm down and come up with a solution. He looked firmly at the old man in black robes and slowly said, "We cannot give up. We must continue to track down the cult leader's whereabouts. At the same time, we must strengthen the defenses of the Taoist temple to prevent the cult leader from launching another sneak attack."

The old man in black robes nodded, feeling slightly more at ease. He knew that with Master Xuanzhen present, the Taoist temple still had hope. He looked up at the dark night sky, silently vowing to personally capture the cult leader and eliminate the threat to the temple!

Meanwhile, in a corner of the Taoist temple, the cult leader was hiding in a secluded spot, cautiously observing his surroundings under the cover of darkness. He knew that the old man in black robes and Master Xuanzhen were definitely searching for him, and he had to be careful not to be discovered.

The cult leader was filled with resentment and rage. He had originally planned to take advantage of the situation to launch a surprise attack on the Taoist temple and destroy this force that had always opposed him. However, he hadn't expected the old man in black robes to see through his disguise and even join forces with Master Xuanzhen to launch a siege against him. Although he managed to escape in the end, his injuries were quite severe.

He looked down at the wound on his chest; blood had soaked through his clothes. He knew he had to find a safe place to heal as soon as possible. Otherwise, if the old man in black and Master Xuanzhen found him, he would surely die.

The cult leader, enduring the pain, carefully stood up. He looked around to make sure no one was watching him, then tiptoed towards the back of the Taoist temple. He knew there was a hidden cave there that could serve as his temporary hiding place.

However, just as he was about to leave the Taoist temple, three women suddenly approached him. The cult leader was startled and knew he was in trouble. He was seriously injured and unable to use magic to escape; if these three women discovered him, the consequences would be unimaginable.

His mind raced, then suddenly a brilliant idea struck him. He took a deep breath, channeled the remaining magic power within him, and transformed himself into an adorable rabbit. Then, he leaped up and jumped into the roadside bushes.

Three women walked past the cult leader, chatting and laughing, completely unaware of the unusual activity in the bushes. The cult leader secretly breathed a sigh of relief, knowing he had temporarily escaped a disaster. He dared not linger, and once the three women were far away, he immediately emerged from the bushes.

The cult leader peeked out from the bushes, secretly relieved. He dared not linger and was about to leave when he suddenly felt a gentle touch. Looking up, he saw a young woman squatting in front of him, smiling at him.

"What an adorable rabbit!" the woman said softly, reaching out to pick up the cult leader.

The cult leader was startled, but then realized this might be an opportunity. He could use the woman's identity to infiltrate the Taoist temple and seek revenge. So, he didn't struggle, but instead lay obediently in the woman's arms.

The woman's name was Zhang Yingying, and she was a disciple at the Taoist temple. She was kind-hearted and loved animals. Seeing the adorable rabbit, she was delighted and decided to take it back to her room to keep it.

After being taken back to his room by Zhang Yingying, the cult leader was secretly pleased with himself. He had successfully placed himself by Zhang Yingying's side, and now all he had to do was wait for the opportunity to carry out his revenge plan.

As night deepened, the Taoist temple fell silent. Zhang Yingying carried the adorable rabbit back to her room, carefully settling it in a corner of her bed and gently stroking its fur. The rabbit lay there obediently, eyes closed, seemingly enjoying the tenderness. However, beneath the rabbit's soft fur lay the leader's heart, filled with resentment and rage.

Lying on Zhang Yingying's bed, the cult leader was in turmoil. He had originally planned to use this opportunity to infiltrate the Taoist temple and seek revenge on the old man in black robes and Master Xuanzhen. However, during his time with Zhang Yingying, he was moved by her kindness and innocence, and his resentment and hatred gradually dissipated.

However, whenever night fell and the cult leader lay alone in the darkness, he would recall his injuries and the pursuit by the black-robed elder and the Taoist Master Xuanzhen. He knew he couldn't forget his purpose; he had to find an opportunity for revenge. But he also began to hesitate, wondering if he really should harm this kind woman.

Amidst this contradiction and struggle, the cult leader spent many long nights. During the day, he used his identity as a rabbit to wander around the Taoist temple, secretly observing the movements of the old man in black robes and Master Xuanzhen. At night, he hid in Zhang Yingying's room, using her as cover to conceal his whereabouts.

That night, while Zhang Yingying was fast asleep, the cult leader quietly rolled off the bed.

He went to a secluded corner of the Taoist temple and began to cast spells, intending to ambush the old man in black robes and Master Xuanzhen.

Just as he was about to make his move, a sword light suddenly descended from the sky, forcing him back several steps.

The cult leader looked up and saw Master Xuanzhen standing before him, holding a long sword and with a cold, stern look in his eyes.

"Master, we've finally found you!" Master Xuanzhen said coldly.

At this moment, the cult leader had returned to human form and was startled, but immediately remembered that Zhang Yingying was still fast asleep in the room.

He absolutely cannot let her get involved in this conflict.

"Master Xuanzhen, our grudges can be resolved slowly. But please don't harm innocent people," the cult leader said, his voice tinged with pleading and helplessness.

"An innocent person? You mean that woman? She actually took in a demon like you!" Master Xuanzhen roared angrily and swung his sword to attack the sect leader.

The sword light was sharp and fierce, as if it would kill the sect leader with a single strike.

The cult leader dodged the attack with a swift movement. He knew he was no match for Master Xuanzhen, but he couldn't just sit and wait to die.

So he used all his skills to engage in a fierce battle with Master Xuanzhen.

At this moment, the old man in black robes also rushed over upon hearing the commotion.

Seeing the cult leader and Taoist Master Xuanzhen locked in fierce combat, he was secretly delighted and seized the opportunity to launch a sneak attack from behind, striking the cult leader in the back with a palm strike.

The cult leader grunted, spitting out a mouthful of blood. He turned to look at the old man in black robes, his eyes filled with anger and hatred.

"You two old bastards! You actually teamed up against me!" the cult leader roared, his voice echoing in the night sky, full of resentment and anger.

He understood that he had to fight with all his might to break through, or he would face utter ruin.

So he transformed into a streak of black light and rushed toward the old man in black robes, attempting to break through the encirclement.

However, the old man in black robes and Master Xuanzhen were no ordinary people. They cooperated perfectly, preventing the sect leader from breaking through.

The fight between the three intensified, waking the disciples in the Taoist temple who rushed over to watch, but dared not intervene and could only observe from the sidelines.

Suddenly, a clear flute sound rang out.

The cult leader was startled when he heard the sound. He turned around and saw Zhang Yingying standing not far away, playing a flute.

Her eyes were full of worry and concern, as if she were pleading with the cult leader to stop.

When the cult leader saw Zhang Yingying's eyes, his heart warmed. He knew he couldn't continue fighting and couldn't let Zhang Yingying get involved in this conflict any further.

So, he flashed away from the battle and came to Zhang Yingying's side.

"Why are you here? It's dangerous here, go back quickly!" the cult leader said urgently, his voice full of concern and worry for Zhang Yingying.

Zhang Yingying did not answer, but hugged him tightly, tears streaming down the cult leader's cheeks.

"Stop hitting them! Please stop hitting them!" she cried out, her voice filled with pleading and helplessness.

She knew the fight had gone on for too long and didn't want to see anyone else bleed or get hurt.

The cult leader gently stroked Zhang Yingying's hair and said softly, "Okay, we won't fight anymore."

He knew he had fallen deeply in love with this woman and no longer wanted revenge or destruction; he only wanted to live a peaceful life with her.

This endless struggle seemed to have temporarily subsided because of her appearance.

The cult leader realized that he had fallen in love with this pure and kind woman. His heart was no longer filled with hatred and resentment, but was moved by Zhang Yingying's warmth and love.

However, in this warm and peaceful moment, Master Xuanzhen's cold and stern voice rang out again: "Master! Do you think you can escape your crimes like this? Do you think your love can offset the harm you have done to the Taoist temple and to us?"

Holding a long sword, he approached the cult leader step by step, the tip of the sword pointing directly at his throat.

The cult leader held Zhang Yingying's hand tightly, a hint of determination and resolve flashing in his eyes.

He turned to face Master Xuanzhen and said in a deep voice, "Master Xuanzhen, I know I have done many wrong things in the past, causing great harm to the Taoist temple and to you all. But I am willing to spend the rest of my life making up for these mistakes. I am not running away, but facing and taking responsibility."

"Face it and take responsibility?" Master Xuanzhen sneered. "Do you think this will wash away your sins? Do you think your love will make us forget your betrayal and the hurt you caused?"

“I did not ask you to forget,” the leader said. “I only hope you will give me a chance to prove that I have changed. I am willing to do anything for the temple and for you, even give my life.”

"Your life?" Master Xuanzhen said sternly, "Your life should have ended long ago! You demon, you don't deserve love and happiness at all!"

As he spoke, he swung his sword at the cult leader, a sharp sword light slicing through the night sky, aiming straight for the cult leader's throat.

The cult leader dodged the attack with a swift movement.

He knew he was no match for Master Xuanzhen, but he couldn't just surrender.

He held Zhang Yingying's hand tightly and said, "Jing'er, believe me, I will definitely protect you."

Zhang Yingying looked into the cult leader's eyes, which were full of trust and determination.

She nodded and said, "I believe you. No matter what happens, I will be with you."

The cult leader felt a warmth in his heart, knowing he was no longer alone.

He used all his skills to engage in a fierce battle with Master Xuanzhen.

The old man in black robes joined the fight, and the three battle intensified, attracting the attention of the Taoist disciples who rushed to watch. (End of Chapter)