All Heavens: Sharing Talents with Countless Mes

Wei Zheng sighed, a look of worry on his face.

"This is a long story."

"About two months ago, a giant python suddenly appeared near Yuntai Mountain in Hedong County."

"The python was entirely black, tens of feet long, and could summon wind and rain, and exhale clouds and mist; it had clearly become a spirit."

"It dwells on Mount Yuntai, frequently descending to wreak havoc on the people, devouring livestock, and even shunning humans."

"The local government sent troops to suppress them, but the entire army was wiped out. Later, the imperial court sent another detachment of imperial guards, but they too never returned."

"The entire Hedong Prefecture is now in a state of panic, with people fleeing in droves. If this continues, the entire Hedong Prefecture will become a wasteland."

After listening, Chu Yang had already formed a general judgment in his mind.

"Pure black in color, tens of feet long, capable of summoning wind and rain..."

This python is probably at least a Foundation Establishment stage demon beast.

With his current cultivation level of the fifth stage of Qi Refining, he would probably find it difficult to fight head-on.

But if they use a strategy, they might still have a fighting chance.

"Lord Wei, I am willing to go to Hedong County to share your burdens and solve your problems," Chu Yang said in a deep voice.

A hint of surprise flashed in Wei Zheng's eyes, then he shook his head.

"How can a scholar like you possibly deal with that demonic python? This matter is far too dangerous; I cannot send you to your death."

Chu Yang smiled slightly: "Lord Wei, you may not know this, but although I am merely a scholar, I possess some knowledge of Taoist arts."

"Taoist arts?" Wei Zheng was taken aback. "Are you a Taoist practitioner?"

“Exactly.” Chu Yang nodded. “By chance, I became a disciple of an immortal and learned some basic skills.”

"Although my cultivation is still shallow, I do possess some ability to protect myself."

Wei Zheng's expression turned serious.

Having held a high position for a long time, he naturally knew that in addition to ordinary people, there were also cultivators in this world.

Those cultivators possess power beyond that of ordinary people; ordinary swords and blades cannot harm them at all.

If this young man is truly a cultivator, then he might actually be able to resolve the demonic calamity in Hedong County.

"Are you really willing to go to Hedong County?" he asked in a deep voice.

“Really?” Chu Yang nodded. “However, I have one condition.”

"What conditions?"

Chu Yang took a deep breath and said, "My father-in-law, Master Liu, lives in Liu Family Lane in the west of the city. Recently, the Liu family has been oppressed by the Cui family, and they are having a very difficult time."

"I hope Lord Wei can protect the Liu family and prevent the Cui family from causing trouble again."

Wei Zheng frowned slightly: "The Cui family? The Cui family from the east of the city?"

"Exactly."

Wei Zheng remained silent for a moment, then finally nodded.

"This is not difficult. Although the Cui family is powerful, they would not dare to act presumptuously before me."

"If you can resolve the demonic calamity in Hedong County, I will grant you the protection of the Liu family."

Chu Yang was overjoyed and quickly stood up to bow, saying, "Thank you, Lord Wei!"

Wei Zheng waved his hand: "Don't thank me yet, the matter isn't settled yet."

He took a document from his desk and handed it to Chu Yang.

"This is my warrant. With this warrant, you may mobilize all resources of Hedong Commandery."

"Furthermore, I will send a team of men to accompany you and assist you in your mission."

Chu Yang accepted the order and nodded solemnly.

"Thank you, Lord Wei. I will certainly do my utmost to live up to your expectations."

Looking at his resolute expression, Wei Zheng felt a surge of admiration.

This young man, despite his young age, possesses extraordinary courage and boldness.

If he can truly resolve the demonic calamity in Hedong County, he will surely achieve great things in the future.

“Go,” Wei Zheng said. “I await your good news.”

Chu Yang bowed again, then turned and left the study.

……

After leaving Wei Zheng's residence, Chu Yang let out a long sigh of relief.

The first step can be considered a success.

As long as he can resolve the demonic calamity in Hedong County, Wei Zheng will protect the Liu family.

By then, no matter how arrogant the Cui family is, they won't dare to lay a hand on the Liu family.

"Next, we'll head to Hedong County."

Chu Yang thought to himself.

"That demonic python, though powerful, is not invincible."

"As long as we proceed cautiously and find its weaknesses, we will have a chance to kill it."

He hurried back to the Liu family and told Master Liu and Liu Ruyan what had happened.

After hearing this, Master Liu's expression changed drastically.

"My dear son-in-law, this is far too dangerous! That's a monster capable of devouring even the Imperial Guards!"

Liu Ruyan's face was also full of worry: "Chu Lang, you're going alone, what if something happens..."

Chu Yang smiled slightly and reassured them, "Father-in-law, Ruyan, you don't need to worry. Since I dared to take on this task, I naturally have the confidence to do so."

"That monstrous python is powerful, but not invincible. If we find its weakness, we'll have a chance to eliminate it."

Master Liu wanted to say something more, but Chu Yang interrupted him.

“Father-in-law, I know you’re worried about me. But this is something I must do.”

"Only by eliminating the demonic threat will Lord Wei protect the Liu family. Only when the Liu family is safe can I focus on other matters."

Master Liu remained silent for a long time before finally letting out a long sigh.

"Very well, since you've made your decision, I won't say anything more."

"Just... you must be careful and come back safely."

Chu Yang nodded solemnly: "Father-in-law, rest assured, I will definitely return safely."

He turned to look at Liu Ruyan and took her hand.

"Ruyan, wait for me to come back."

Liu Ruyan's eyes were slightly red, but she forced back her tears and nodded.

"Okay, I'll wait for you."

Chu Yang released her hand and turned to walk towards the door.

As he reached the door, he suddenly stopped and looked back.

Liu Ruyan was standing in the courtyard, watching him leave, her face full of reluctance and worry.

Chu Yang smiled slightly and waved to her.

"Don't worry, I'll be back."

After saying that, he turned and left, disappearing into the street outside the door.

……

Two days later, in Hedong County.

Located about 500 li away from Chang'an, this place was one of the most prosperous counties in the Tang Dynasty.

However, at this moment, the entire Hedong County was shrouded in a cloud of fear.

The streets were deserted, most shops were closed, and the scene was desolate.

Chu Yang rode a fast horse, galloping along the official road.

Behind him followed a group of more than twenty men sent by Wei Zheng.

These men were all elite guards in Wei Zheng's residence, each with exceptional skills and martial arts prowess.

Although they couldn't deal with the demonic python, they could help Chu Yang with some miscellaneous tasks, saving him a lot of trouble.

"Yuntai Mountain is just ahead."

The guard leading the group pointed to a tall mountain ahead and said.

Chu Yang looked up and saw that the mountain stood tall and majestic, shrouded in clouds and mist, with a faint, eerie aura emanating from it.

"This is it." He reined in his horse, dismounted, and surveyed the mountain peaks before him.

"You all wait at the foot of the mountain; I'll go up alone."

The leading guard's expression changed: "Young master, isn't this too dangerous? Let us accompany you up..."

Chu Yang shook his head: "Going up there will only be suicide. That demonic python is not something ordinary people can handle. You stay at the foot of the mountain. If I haven't come down in an hour, immediately return to Chang'an and report to Lord Wei."

The guard leading the group wanted to say something, but was stopped by Chu Yang's gaze.

He knew the young man's mind was made up, and there was no point in trying to persuade him further.

"Alright, young master, please be careful."

Chu Yang nodded and turned to walk up the mountain.

The mountain roads of Yuntai Mountain are rugged and difficult to traverse, and the trees on both sides are withered and yellow, exuding a lifeless atmosphere.

The higher he climbed, the stronger the eerie atmosphere became, as if an invisible eye was watching him from the shadows.

Chu Yang dared not be careless. As he moved forward, he released his divine sense to investigate the surrounding situation.

After walking for about half an hour, he finally reached the top of the mountain.

The mountaintop is a huge platform with a bottomless cave in the center, from which a foul stench emanates.

"That serpent should be inside the cave."

Chu Yang thought to himself.

He did not rush into the cave, but carefully observed the area near the entrance.

There were many huge claw marks and snake scales around the cave entrance, indicating that the monstrous python frequently entered and exited this place.

"If we were to fight it head-on, I'm afraid I wouldn't be a match for it..."

Chu Yang was making plans in his mind.

"We can only outsmart them."

Memories of Chu Yang from other dimensions flashed through his mind as he searched for methods he could utilize.

Suddenly, he thought of a solution.

"Palm Thunder..."

There was a gleam in his eyes.

Although the Palm Lightning is not very powerful, it has one unique characteristic—it is the power of lightning.

What snakes fear most is precisely lightning!
"If I could increase the power of the Palm Lightning several times over, perhaps I could severely injure that demonic python..."

Chu Yang made up his mind and began to set up preparations near the cave entrance.

He used the talismans he carried with him to set up a simple lightning-gathering array around the cave entrance.

This formation was something he had learned from the techniques taught by Venus. Although it was crude and simple, it was able to gather the power of lightning in the world and enhance the power of the lightning in his palm.

After setting up the formation, Chu Yang lit a pile of firewood at the cave entrance.

Thick smoke billowed up and poured into the cave.

Before long, a furious roar came from the depths of the cave.

“Here it comes…”

Chu Yang's expression hardened, and he quickly took a few steps back, preparing for battle.

Rumble!
A violent tremor came from the cave, and then a huge figure burst out of it.

It was a giant python, entirely black, tens of feet long, with scales as hard as steel, and a pair of blood-red eyes staring intently at Chu Yang, exuding endless killing intent.

"hiss……"

The serpent let out a sharp roar and lunged at Chu Yang with its massive body.

Chu Yang dodged the attack with a quick movement.

The python missed its target and became even more enraged.

It opened its blood-red maw and spewed a black poisonous mist at Chu Yang.

Chu Yang was prepared and used his Wind Control Technique to retreat like lightning, avoiding the poisonous mist.

"Now!"

He shouted loudly, formed hand seals, and activated the lightning-gathering array set up around the cave entrance.

Rumble!
Suddenly, dark clouds filled the sky, and bolts of lightning struck down from the clouds, guided by the lightning-gathering array, all converging into Chu Yang's palm.

Between Chu Yang's hands, a ball of lightning the size of a fist condensed, emitting a dazzling light.

"go!"

He shouted and hurled the lightning ball at the demonic python.

The lightning ball, carrying astonishing power of lightning, shot towards the demonic python like a meteor.

The serpent seemed to sense the danger and tried to dodge, but it was too late.

boom! ! !
The lightning ball struck the serpent's head squarely, and a deafening roar echoed across the mountaintop.

The serpent let out a shrill scream, its massive body convulsing violently, and black smoke billowing from its mouth.

Lightning is its nemesis, and this attack severely damaged it!
Chu Yang gave it no chance to catch its breath, and once again activated the lightning gathering array, drawing down the lightning in the sky and turning it into bolts of lightning that struck the demonic python.

boom! boom! boom!
Bolts of lightning continued to strike, the python's screams grew weaker and weaker, and the wounds on its body multiplied.

Finally, after the seventh bolt of lightning struck, the serpent's body crashed to the ground and remained motionless.

"It's a success..."

Chu Yang stood there, panting heavily, a tired smile on his face.

In this battle, he almost exhausted all his strength.

But in the end, he still won.

He finally got rid of the monstrous python that had plagued Hedong County for months!

"Lord Wei, I have not let you down."

Chu Yang gazed down the mountain, a faint smile playing on his lips.

"The Liu family's future is secure."

On Mount Yuntai, the corpse of the demonic python lay there quietly, its massive body gleaming with a cold, eerie light in the sunlight.

Chu Yang stood beside the corpse, carefully examining the monster that had once struck fear into the hearts of the entire Hedong County.

"The demon core of this python should be a valuable item..."

He crouched down and used the dagger he carried to cut open the python's abdomen.

A foul stench wafted over, and Chu Yang frowned, but did not stop.

He followed the python's internal organs and finally found a fist-sized black bead in its dantian.

The bead was entirely black, yet it emitted a faint glow, felt cool to the touch, and contained a powerful demonic energy.

"It really is a demon core."

Chu Yang put the demon core into his pocket, feeling quite satisfied.

Although this demon core cannot be consumed directly, it can be used to refine elixirs or set up formations, making it quite valuable.

It might come in very handy when the opportunity arises in the future.

After collecting the demon core, Chu Yang searched the demon python's corpse again, but found nothing else of value.

"Well, obtaining the demon core is already a pleasant surprise."

He stood up and walked down the mountain.

Down the mountain, the guards sent by Wei Zheng were waiting anxiously.

Seeing Chu Yang return safely, they immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

"Young master, are you alright?" The leading guard rushed forward, his face full of concern.

Chu Yang waved his hand: "It's alright, I've already eliminated that demonic python."

Upon hearing this, all the guards were shocked.

That's a monstrous python capable of devouring even the Imperial Guards!
This young man actually eliminated it all by himself?

"Young master, your bravery is truly astounding!" the leading guard exclaimed sincerely. "I am utterly impressed!"

Chu Yang smiled slightly: "You flatter me, it was just luck."

"Let's go back to Chang'an to report."

The group mounted their horses and galloped towards Chang'an.

...(End of chapter)