Simulation becomes reality, have I ever looked down upon the eternity?

Chapter 492 The person behind the art of beheading the drought demon and bringing peace!
[The realm above the Daotai is the "Heavenly Gate". ]

[Knock on the gate of heaven, and the five qi will return to their origin, condensing into the three flowers on the top of the head. ]

[From now on, the body will be flawless, and the life span will be four hundred years, allowing you to glimpse a higher realm.]

[He is also the backbone of all the sects, big and small, in this world today. Even the various sects, whether righteous or evil, are also the stewards of the mountain. ]

[Zhuang Xiuyin closed his eyes for a long time, feeling extremely regretful. He was the direct descendant of Western Kunlun, and although he had been cautious and prepared a backup plan, he still couldn't escape death. If he died, how sad would his master be? How could he be worthy of the cultivation of the master? He felt extremely worried and shed a line of tears.]

[But the expected annihilation of the soul and collapse of the body did not come. 】

[Only the violent evil spirit swept over, lifting her white veil, and her black hair danced wildly in the wind. ]

[A sharp air current swept across my cheek, leaving a slight sting.]

[She suddenly opened her eyes.]

[The red lips slightly parted, and an expression of disbelief appeared on her holy face.]

[In the reflection of a pair of bright eyes, the young child held down the head of the drought demon with one hand, the evil spirits of the twelve meridians rushed into the sky, and the three stars on the top of his head reflected the light of the sky. ]

【"roar--"】

[The drought demon roared towards the sky, the sound was like the scraping of metal. 】

[But I saw the brilliant positive energy pouring out from the child's palm, and the power of the gods and demons burst through his head. ]

[A cold voice sounded, "Lend me your head!"]

[As the strong wind blew, the body of Hanba, which had just broken through the gate of heaven, suddenly shattered into pieces like colored glass, leaving only a head.]

[The Hanba's body was completely destroyed, leaving only a decaying soul floating in the air, revealing its true appearance - a woman in a torn wedding dress.]

[Her eyes were filled with fear and she screamed, "The... Twelve True Evil Divine Thunders of Fangcun Mountain?!"]

[“No… How is it possible that there are one hundred and eight evil spirits? Who are you?”]

[Before she finished speaking, the evil spirit surged and strangled the woman in the wedding dress, and her soul was annihilated.]

【Drought Demon, Meteor!】

[Zhuang Xiuyin, her white clothes fluttering, stood there in shock. The strong wind blew up her scattered hair, but it couldn't blow away the shock in her eyes.]

[When she came back to her senses, you had already put the head of Hanba into a black cloth bag and were squatting beside the corpse, searching for it.]

[“Thank you, Brother Jing, for saving my life.” Her voice trembled slightly, as if she had not yet recovered from the shocking blow just now.]

[You waved your hands casually, remembering your grandfather's words: "When monks fight, they are like geese plucking feathers from a passing goose."]

[Although today's battle cannot be considered killing people and stealing treasures, it cannot be in vain. The soul spreads out like a net, carefully sweeping over the remains of Hanba. ]

[Your eyes lit up, and you discovered something in the bloody coffin where Hanba had just appeared!]

[A golden pattern flows in the dark! ]

[Brushing away the blood evil in the coffin, it turned out to be a brocade bag embroidered with mysterious runes, and the spiritual energy was dense like mist. ]

[“Storage bag!”]

[This item is a rare treasure in this world. It contains the universe of Mount Sumeru. Even the nine major immortal sects of the righteous path cannot refine it. It is only occasionally lost when the ancient cave paradise is born. ]

[Each storage bag is extremely precious. ]

[At least, none of the three families in Qinghe County have this thing!]

[Spiritual energy emanates from your fingertips. Now that Hanba is dead, this ownerless creature is easily branded with your spirit.]

[But you did not open the "storage bag" in a hurry, but turned back to look at Zhuang Xiuyin. ]

[After all, it was the two of you who killed Hanba together. Given Hanba's speed, even the Twelve Evil Thunders would have been unable to accomplish their goal without her to hold him back.]

[Zhuang Xiuyin was surprised to see the storage bag in the coffin. This thing is rare. She has a distinguished master and was only given one when she became his disciple. If she has a storage bag, the things in it must be extraordinary, but...]

[She had just been to the gates of hell, and now she felt that all the treasures in the world were not as valuable as her life.]

[When a person is ill, all thoughts become dejected and cold. Even if he has wealth and honor, he cannot enjoy them. Instead, he envies those who are poor but healthy.]

【Not to mention life, all desires for fame and gain will naturally be swept away. 】

[Practicing Taoism, practicing Taoism, is nothing more than seeking truth!]

【Zhuang Xiuyin suddenly felt his mind clear, all his past obsessions disappeared, and he even had a vague feeling of breaking through obstacles and enlightening his mind.】

[Her white clothes were stained with dust, but she smiled freely, "Friend Jing, take it yourself."]

[“This Hanba was originally killed by you, so this is what you deserve, fellow Taoist.”]

[You think about it for a moment, and remember what your grandfather said, that the world of cultivation is not about fighting and killing, but about human relationships and worldly affairs, "Dharma, friends, wealth and land". Friends not only refer to fellow Taoists, but also friends, and wealth comes after that.]

[This female cultivator from West Kunlun was willing to take the risk to come to Qinghe to kill Hanba, and almost lost her life. She is worthy of making close friends.]

[You have already made up your mind, so you should naturally put the storage bag in your pocket. With this item, your trip will be worthwhile.]

[“I won’t take advantage of you, fellow Taoist. Let’s take a look at what’s inside first, and then we can make a decision.”]

[Zhuang Xiuyin saw your clear eyes, and after a moment's hesitation, she nodded slightly. Her long eyelashes trembled slightly, and it was obvious that she was also quite interested in Hanba's collection.]

[“Friend Jing Dao is truly a man of brilliance and splendour. Xiuyin admires him.”]

[You take out everything from the storage bag and place it on the ground.]

[The storage bag is not big, with only about ten feet of space, and can only hold dead objects.]

[There are four items in total, a "water-gathering bead" shrouded in mist, a piece of crystal-white "ice essence" that penetrates the bone, and two ancient books carefully wrapped in oilcloth.]

[Your eyes all fell on the two scriptures at the same time.]

[Although the first two items are precious, they are dispensable to Zhuang Xiuyin. The water-gathering bead should be used by Hanba to cultivate his ability to devour water vapor.]

[The "Essence of Ice" is as smooth and lustrous as fine jade, with a layer of frost on the surface that is almost invisible. It does not pierce the bones when touched, but instead exudes a restrained chill.]

[This item is condensed from black ice. For cultivators who practice the Cold Soul Technique, it is truly a treasure they have always dreamed of.]

[Even if one has mediocre talent, with the help of this item, he or she can hope to enter the realm of Daotai. ]

[What is puzzling is that such treasures should have been regarded as forbidden by Guanghan Palace, one of the Nine Gates. ]

[But now it strangely appears in a storage bag of a drought demon. There must be a hidden story behind it. ]

[You gently shake open the oilcloth package, revealing two ancient books.]

[On a blue bamboo slip, the four characters "Taiping Yaoshu" are inscribed in ancient seal script. The ink is simple and the paper is old and worn. ]

[Another jade booklet was embroidered with the title “Three Treasures of the Moon” in silver thread, which shone brightly under the moonlight.]

[Just as you were trying to figure out the origins of the two items, Zhuang Xiuyin had already told you: "The Three Treasures of Taiyin is one of the three great Tiangong skills of Guanghan Palace. Only direct disciples are allowed to peek into its mysteries."]

[He paused for a moment, and stroked the spine of the "Taiping Yaoshu" with his fingertips: "The origin of this book is even more legendary. Five hundred years ago, there was a Taoist priest named Taiping in Yuzhou, Central Plains. He was a casual cultivator, but he actually achieved the great golden elixir. Both the righteous and evil sects wanted to recruit him, but he left and eventually disappeared."]

[Zhuang Xiuyin said with a sigh, "I never thought I would be able to see his inheritance today."]

[You look at this "Taiping Yaoshu" with curiosity. You should know that you are now in the early stage of Daotai.]

[After the Daotai is the Heavenly Gate, knocking on the Heavenly Gate and passing through the "Dragon Court Realm" is the "Golden Pill Realm". ]

[Daotai, Tianmen, Longting, Jindan!] [Jindan realm, also called Daojindan, is also the elder of the nine gates of the righteous way. With just one sentence, it can destroy Qinghe County.]

[You have not yet entered the "Fang Cun Mountain", and the skills hidden by the Zhou family can only support the practice to the realm of Daotai. ]

[These two exercises came at the right time, just like a long drought finally ending in a downpour! ]

[When distributing the treasures, Zhuang Xiuyin calmly took the "Ice Essence" and said sincerely: "A close friend of mine is practicing ice-based skills and needs this item to help him. Moreover, if such treasures are circulated in the market, it will bring disaster to fellow Taoists."]

[You nodded slightly and took the "water-gathering bead".]

[Although this item is precious, it can still be purchased in the cultivation world as long as one is willing to spend Dharma money.]

【Finally, there are two sets of exercises. 】

[The Three Treasures of Taiyin is the Guanghan Palace's unique martial arts. Even if one does not practice it, being able to get a glimpse of its mysteries will be of great benefit to any cultivator. The Essential Techniques of Taiping is the life's work of Taoist Taiping. It is a heavenly skill that leads directly to the golden elixir. Bringing it back to the Zhou family would be of inestimable value.]

[After a brief consideration, you chose "Taiping Yaoshu", while Zhuang Xiuyin took "Taiyin Sanbao". But you smiled at each other and tacitly exchanged the skills in your hands for study - after all, wouldn't it be a pity to miss such an opportunity? ]

[The bright moon is in the sky, shining like a silver thread. ]

[The moon tonight is exceptionally large and bright, and the cold moonlight casts a hazy frost over the entire barren and dry plain.]

[You are about to leave this dangerous place and find a quiet place to comprehend the two skills. ]

[At this moment——]

[An inexplicable chill suddenly creeps up your spine. Facing the sudden crisis, you must make a decision immediately:]

1. Escape to the west immediately. (Hint: There may be a crisis.)
2. Immediately flee eastwards towards home. (Hint: There may be a crisis, which may bring disaster to the family.)
3. Stay where you are and hide. (Hint: You may be able to escape.)
4. Take the initiative to meet the enemy. (Hint: There is no chance of survival!)

5. Get involved in person. (0/3)

6. Can predict the future once. (1/2)

The big cauldron was struck, emitting a brilliant light, and the words on it slowly froze.

Yu Ke looked at the six options above.

This was the first time that "Zhou Jing" in his first life triggered an option. With his talent and background, he had been smooth sailing since childhood.

Every time an option is triggered, you need to choose carefully, as it will not only cause a crisis, but also have an indelible impact on the follow-up.

It seems that killing Hanba left hidden dangers. Is the person behind it coming?
Zhou Jing is just a young man who has just started out. Although he has outstanding talent, he lacks experience in slaying demons and eliminating evil.

After killing people and stealing treasures, he immediately fled far away without leaving any traces.

The wind is blowing hard!
Yu Ke made his choice without hesitation.

3. Stay where you are and hide. (Hint: You may be able to escape.)
[You quickly grabbed Zhuang Xiuyin and asked her to calm down.]

[Zhuang Xiuyin frowned slightly. Although she didn't understand what was going on, she could tell a crisis from your serious expression. She pinched her fingers together, and the spiritual energy flowing through her body suddenly became as calm as a still well.]

[Your spirit swept the surrounding area, and there was not even a place to hide, it was all flat, and you couldn't help but feel a little anxious.]

[At this moment, your eyes suddenly fell on the ruined mountain temple. ]

[A blessing came to your mind, and you pulled Zhuang Xiuyin and ran towards the broken wall. ]

[You quickly pinched your fingers to comb through the fluctuations of the spiritual energy around you, and then made a move that made Zhuang Xiuyin cover his nose—smearing the tiger monster's shattered flesh and blood on the robes of the two.]

[You pushed aside the fallen statue and fumbled behind the altar, finally finding a hidden secret door.]

[The moment the secret door opened, the old incense ash fell down. ]

[You squeeze in sideways, and in front of you is a secret room full of spider webs. ]

[Ancient temples enshrine the Buddha, and often have secret doors behind them, either for monks to avoid disasters or to hide incense and secret treasures.]

[In the cramped room, you have to kneel together and breathe intertwined.]

[You close your eyes and concentrate, and three stars suddenly light up in your mind - this time it is no longer an illusory light or shadow, three star rays leap out from your brows like swimming fish, and interweave into a glittering shuttle in your palm.]

[This is exactly one of the spells recorded in "The Slanting Moon Longevity Technique", "The Three Stars Lock on the Spiritual Platform". When facing an enemy, it can seal the opponent's spiritual power, magic, and even the soul.]

[The crystal shuttle splits into two, sinking into Zhuang Xiuyin's Tanzhong acupoint and your Dantian respectively.]

[Her eyelashes trembled slightly but she did not resist, obviously sensing the approaching crisis. When the last trace of spiritual power fluctuations was locked, the secret room fell into silence, leaving only the sound of the two people's gentle breathing. ]

[After you have done all this, in this moment of complete silence——]

[In a moment!]

[Zhuang Xiuyin shuddered all over, and every hair on his body stood on end.]

[A heavy sound of footsteps sounded at some point, and every step seemed to weigh on the hearts of the two.]

[The suffocating air was overwhelming, even the insects in the cracks of the rocks were silent.]

[The overwhelming anger almost solidified into substance, but after sweeping across the ruins of the temple and everything around it, it turned into a long sigh.]

[It seems to be a hoarse middle-aged man's voice, "The body decays quickly, but the spirit remains forever. Killing thousands of lives to nourish the body, the sin will eventually be attributed to the spirit."]

[“After all, it is a method of evil and heresy. It’s a pity to waste this “Taiping Yaoshu””]

[Suddenly, his tone softened again, and he said with lingering sorrow: "The fragrant grass returns late, the green horse is easy to say goodbye, love becomes love, how can we lament our miserable fate!"]

[“I am the one who let you and your daughter down. Don’t blame me. I have no choice in the sect either.”]

[“Those who harmed you must pay with blood. I will find them and sacrifice them to you.”]

"They can't get far!"

[After saying this, the breath disappeared. ]

[Zhuang Xiuyin's back was soaked with cold sweat, and when he was about to breathe a sigh of relief, you shook your head at him.]

[The divine consciousness suddenly turned back like an eagle, and its sharp thoughts swept across every inch of land before leaving again.]

[In the darkness, the palms of this female cultivator from West Kunlun were already sweating.]

[This "middle-aged man" is a monk who has knocked on the gate of heaven and entered the "Dragon Court".]

[This state of mind would crush them like ants.]

[This person should be the backer behind Hanba. ]

[You should be thankful that this person seems to have determined that the two of you have low cultivation levels and still stayed here. He has the courage to do so.]

[And this person seemed to feel a little guilty towards this drought-demon woman, and couldn't bear to stay here. ]

[Otherwise, for a cultivator at the Dragon Court Realm, if he really wanted to conduct a soul search, digging three feet into the ground would be a simple matter, but he probably wouldn't have the luck he has now.]

[You saw that there was no danger for the time being, so you sent a message to Zhuang Xiuyin, "It looks like we'll have to stay here for a while."]

[Zhuang Xiuyin nodded, but was curious about how you knew this person would appear!]

[Foreseeing the future? Or having anticipated it?]

[She finds you more and more mysterious. When did Fangcun Mountain produce a talent like you?]

[“Jing Haoren”, these three words made her feel more and more complicated.]

(End of this chapter)