I have Taoism and can understand other worlds

Chapter 597 Baixi, Baiyi

"How is it?" Jiang Wen secretly asked Liang Yuan.

The two men, hiding in the shadows and observing these people, naturally understood that these people were definitely not from the Great Qian Dynasty.

Liang Yuan shook her head, indicating that she wasn't quite sure either. Although she was knowledgeable, she had never encountered such a strange person before.

“I have never seen such a strange person before. They should not be from the Black Mountain and White Water Land or from outside the boundary. Perhaps they are natives of this Blood Moon Land.” Liang Yuan paused. “Why don’t we capture one of them and interrogate them properly? Perhaps we can find out something.”

“No, this Blood Moon Land is too eerie. Making any rash moves might alert them. Since these people can survive in this harsh place, they must have some kind of ability to turn danger into safety. Before we figure out their background, we'd better not alert them.” Jiang Wen shook his head, rejecting Liang Yuan’s suggestion.

While arresting and interrogating someone would be quick, it also risks exposing their presence. Besides, the Blood Moon Land is no safe haven; those who have survived here for so long must possess some kind of resourcefulness. Reckless actions can easily lead to trouble, and this is not Jiang Wen's style.

"Then what should we do?" Liang Yuan asked.

"Judging from these people, their strength is no more than the Life Fire Realm. The most powerful are those two women. However, their cultivation methods are quite strange, and I can't figure out their secrets," Jiang Wen said, frowning as he pondered. He then took out his compass and divined the outcome of the matter. The divination showed great fortune.

"It seems there's not much trouble. It should be easy for us to infiltrate." Jiang Wen felt relieved after seeing the divination results. After telling Liang Yuan his plan, the two decided to proceed accordingly.

"Langhuan Academy has a method that allows one to learn to read and speak. After Brother Jiang takes me in later, I will use this method to learn their language." Liang Yuan made a hand seal and told him about the secret technique he had cultivated.

Jiang Wen didn't hide anything; he planned to use a secret technique to change the people's perceptions. This secret technique, in a way, had a history.

When I killed that old woman, I obtained a scripture, the "Sacrifice Scripture." This scripture contains commentaries on evil and secret arts such as sacrificial possession, rebirth through blood-eating, and so on. It also contains powerful techniques such as soul-stealing and shape-shifting.

Although Jiang Wen had not studied it in depth, he had read through the scripture once. He remembered a few of the usable methods. Among them was a secret technique called the Method of Seizing Consciousness, which could alter a person's perception. However, this method had very high requirements; if the other party had strong cultivation and a firm Dao heart, this secret technique would naturally be difficult to use.

However, such people are rare, and Jiang Wen did not believe that there was such a person among this group.

After reciting the mantra, he took out a blank piece of yellow paper. Using his magical power as a needle, he pierced his fingertip and dripped a drop of blood onto the paper. Then he asked Liang Yuan to fetch another drop of blood, which he also dripped onto the yellow paper.

Jiang Wen made a strange hand seal and chanted, "Heavenly timing and earthly evil, all changes return to their origin."

Two drops of blood flowed on the yellow paper, quickly coalescing into a yellow talisman. Holding the talisman, Jiang Wen pinched it in his hand. The talisman instantly turned to ashes, falling into the air and disappearing without a trace.

The people not far away seemed frozen in place, their bodies trembling and their eyes blank. Then they returned to normal, as if nothing had happened.

Seeing this, Jiang Wen smiled slightly. Although the "Sacrificial Scripture" was not a righteous method, some of its secret techniques were quite useful. It was truly effective against those with low cultivation levels and weak wills.

Of course, this was only because there were no Dao Palace Realm experts on the other side. If there were Dao Palace cultivators protecting him, his secret technique would have been very difficult to succeed.

After all, evil magic is still evil magic and cannot be applied to the Great Way.

"Let's go, let's go say hello to our dear friends." Jiang Wen scattered the ashes in his hands and strode towards the crowd. Liang Yuan followed behind him, his expression somewhat strange.

As the group around the campfire continued their laughter and conversation, Jiang Wen slowly walked over. They glanced at him, paused for a moment, then looked away, letting the two sit down beside them as if they were family.

Hearing these strange words, Jiang Wen gave Liang Yuan a wink. Liang Yuan understood and secretly used a secret technique from Langhuan Academy.

The sounds gradually became clearer, and the natives of the Blood Moon Land could understand each other. "I don't know when we can go back. Staying in this Fallen Immortal Land for too long is not a solution."

"I also want to go back, but unfortunately the Holy Maiden hasn't given any instructions yet, so we can only wait and see."

"Sigh, I just hope everything goes well."

……

When the news reached Jiang Wen's ears, he carefully considered the implications.

These people were indeed the natives of the Blood Moon Land, just as they had suspected. However, these natives called this place the Land of Fallen Immortals, and the strange creatures roaming this land were called Fallen Immortals.

The two women, one large and one small, sitting quietly not far away, sounded like saintesses from some tribe.

A saintess? Interesting. Jiang Wen squinted and thought to himself.

Since the founding of the Great Qian Dynasty, the honorific title of "Holy Maiden" disappeared along with the dispersal of all races. The majority of the people there were from Nanqi, while most of the other races of Taicang were expelled from the twenty-four provinces.

Many tribes disappeared with their people in the Great Wilderness, while others hid in the Sumeru Realm. This group of people doesn't seem to resemble the common people of the Great Qian Dynasty; perhaps they are related to the vanished myriad races.

Judging from their casual conversation, they seem to know quite a bit about this so-called Land of Fallen Immortals. If we want to get out, we'll have to go with this group first.

As Jiang Wen was thinking, a piece of burnt meat was handed to him.

The four-armed strange man handed over the food; though his face was expressionless, his actions were quite kind. Jiang Wen naturally wouldn't refuse his kindness, and thanked him after accepting the food.

The four-armed monster waved his hand and said coldly, "No need to thank me. Eating more might make your journey more comfortable. As people of the Baiyi tribe, you should understand this kind of thing."

"...Can we really not go back?" Jiang Wen asked, feigning trepidation, after a moment's thought.

“Of course there is a chance to go back, but that will only be possible after the path to immortality opens. The Land of Fallen Immortals is ever-changing; once you lose your way, you can forget about ever finding your way back,” the four-armed monster said calmly.

Hearing this, Jiang Wen seemed to be deep in thought. After confirming certain things, he once again addressed the four-armed monster and the two holy maidens, saying, "If it weren't for your help, we would probably have died in the Land of Fallen Immortals. We can hardly repay your great kindness."

"Haha, it's nothing. Saving you was just a small favor. Besides, in this Land of Fallen Immortals, we of all races are meant to live and die together. Even though we're far from our own tribes, we should still try to make a living. And the path to immortality isn't far off; you still have a chance to return to your tribes." Another burly man laughed heartily upon hearing Jiang Wen's words. This man was twelve feet tall, with a body as sharp and defined as a rock. It was clear he was a body cultivator, and his strength must be immense.

Jiang Wen thanked them again, speaking in a way that made them feel comfortable. He pieced together their origins and backgrounds from these people.

The secret technique described in "The Sacrificial Scripture" is truly sinister, capable of silently altering the perceptions of several people. It selects the most suitable origins and identities for Jiang and Wen from the subconscious of the crowd and portrays them flawlessly.

Jiang Wen and Liang Yuan were both members of the Baiyi tribe who had lost their way and ended up in the Land of Fallen Immortals. By chance, they were rescued by others and naturally fell in love.

This kind of identity is also quite wonderful, at least it eliminates the need for further explanation.

(End of this chapter)