By associating with Nezha, I became the darling of the Chinese gods.

Chapter 96 A debt of gratitude for a single skill is impossible to repay!

the other side.

Wen Miao was not the only candidate to receive the third-stage task; Su Nan, who had also completed the Nine Towers task, was another.

[Beep, the system is now issuing the third phase of the mission—Slaughtering Demonic Cultivators. There is no limit to the mission points.]

Su Nan was completely dumbfounded and stood there stunned.

No, what is a demonic cultivator?!

Can you eat?
Why don't we go ask Wenmiao?
Where did Wen Miao go? I haven't seen her anywhere...

Did she go solo again?

Didn't we agree to form an alliance and team up...?

Just as Su Nan was thinking this, the conversation of the cultivators beside him was carried by the wind and reached his ears word for word:

"I don't know what those demonic cultivators from Seven Fiends Cliff have been up to lately; none of them have come out."

"Who knows? They're probably preparing something big. We need to be careful when we go out for training. If they possess us, it would be worse than death!"

"Hmph, those ruthless killers are a disgrace to our cultivation world!"

"..."

As the conversation faded into the distance, Su Nan's eyelids twitched involuntarily.

He wasn't stupid; he learned from other cultivators that demonic cultivators seemed to be similar to evil beings.

Su Nan glanced at the glaring words 'Demonic Cultivator' on the system panel and immediately sensed something was wrong.

The StarNet system's decision to have examinees slaughter demonic cultivators must mean—

A large group of demonic cultivators is coming here!

Looking around at the peaceful and serene Penglai Island, where the atmosphere was filled with philosophical discussions, Su Nan narrowed his eyes and silently clenched his fists.

My fingertips turned white from applying so much pressure.

Penglai is in danger!

But this place offered him a new opportunity, so how could he bear to watch it be ravaged by demonic cultivators?!

Even if this is just a virtual exam room simulated by the system using data, it absolutely cannot be allowed!

He had to hurry and inform the elders of Penglai!

Having made up his mind, Su Nan's eyes hardened, and he turned to leave the Tower of Inheritance to go and inform Qing Xuan.

Perhaps because he had been enlightened by Qingxuan, Su Nan had a natural trust in him.

As Su Nan passed by the water tower, another faint conversation reached his ears.

"In your opinion, what is the force of water?"

Qi Xinglan paused for a moment, then tentatively said, "Magnificent."

“No.” Fu Yun grasped Qi Xinglan’s hand, and an indescribable, profound meaning suddenly appeared on her beautiful face.

A ball of water the size of a palm condensed in the air.

"Don't use it, feel it."

"Water can be powerful and majestic, and it can also nourish all things. In the Five Elements theory, water is associated with downward flow, and this downward flow produces a salty taste, which corresponds to the five senses..."

"Water is so strong that it can penetrate stone and shatter mountains!"

"Water is gentle, yet it can benefit all things!"

"Hehe, once you understand the origin of the Five Elements, you can attack or defend, every move can be changed, and you can even use it to predict what you'll eat tomorrow..."

I rely on!

So awesome!
Qi Xinglan was in a daze, feeling that all the lessons he had learned about controlling divine power had been for nothing!
Ugh!
How can I easily express my gratitude for such a great kindness?!

Su Nan's Adam's apple bobbed, he closed his eyes, and ran even faster.

The examiners in the invigilation room were completely shocked and could hardly believe their ears.

This, this, this…

Is this really something an NPC in an exam room would say?
A corner that no one notices.

A golden compass suddenly appeared on the zenith of Penglai, slowly rotating.

Wow!
In an instant, an invisible barrier silently enveloped Penglai Immortal Island, cutting off external communication.

The grass stopped swaying, and the flowers stopped blooming.

Time seems to have slowed down here.

Qingxuan raised his head thoughtfully, gazing at the sky, his expression unreadable.

at this time--

"Bang bang bang!"

Su Nan knocked on the door, panting, and said, "Master, I have something to tell you!"

Qingxuan came to his senses and said softly:

"Su Nan, come in."

Su Nan didn't waste any words and went straight to the point: "Master! The demonic cultivators are coming!"

"Boom!"

Su Nan's voice mingled with the deafening explosion outside.

The entire Penglai shook three times.

It's too late! Su Nan gritted his teeth in anger, staring at the large line of text on the system panel: 'Large numbers of demonic cultivators are attacking.'

Qingxuan's expression changed drastically, and he stood up abruptly. "What did you say? A demonic cultivator!"

at the same time.

Old Man Wu's heart-wrenching cries also echoed throughout the room through the communication talisman at Qingxuan's waist:

"Brother Qingxuan, the defensive barrier of Penglai is about to be breached by those demonic cultivators from the Seven Fiends Cliff!"

"Six demon lords are attacking simultaneously, and their demonic cultivators are countless. We request that the elders and disciples of the sect come to our aid immediately!"

Six demon lords…

not good!

The other side was clearly prepared!

Qingxuan dared not delay and immediately replied to Old Man Wu.

Immediately afterwards, Qingxuan's voice resounded throughout the entire Penglai Immortal Island, succinctly stating:
"All disciples, assemble at the place of inheritance!"

Before long, all the disciples of Penglai had gathered at the place of inheritance.

Although they did not know what had happened, the crumbling Penglai beneath their feet indicated that the current situation was extremely critical!
Qingxuan stood with his hands behind his back, his expression serious, his gaze carefully sweeping over the Penglai disciple in front of him.

In fact, most of the disciples who come here to seek enlightenment are from prominent families and sects, and they all hold positions in other sects.

Among these people, there were none who were demonic cultivators.

After all, they were happy to share the sect's Tower of Inheritance with other talented fellow cultivators to comprehend, and incidentally, to build good karma.

But not just anyone will be accepted.

For example, demonic cultivators who kill without blinking an eye and seize the foundation of cultivators at the slightest disagreement!

But now that the demonic cultivators have attacked, he cannot only worry about the safety of Penglai.

These disciples have the right to choose to leave.

Qingxuan took a deep breath, and his clear voice rang in everyone's ears:

"Now that the demonic cultivators have attacked, six demon lords are fighting simultaneously, and their demonic cultivators are countless!"

"Because I don't know if Penglai can survive, so if you want to leave, I will not stop you!"

"If you don't want to leave, then come with me..."

At this point, Qingxuan suddenly raised his head, his eyes as sharp as a hawk's, his black hair rising without wind!
"Fight with our backs to the wall, and annihilate all the demonic cultivators!"

Swish!
A sharp sword rose from behind Qingxuan, its fierce aura carrying an immense sense of oppression!

Beside him stood all the elders of the Nine Peaks, each with a resolute expression on their face.

In the crowd, Su Nan clenched his fists, his chest burning with passion.

Just then, Qi Xinglan, who was standing next to him, suddenly stepped forward, raised his arms, and shouted:

"I'm not leaving! So what if they're demonic cultivators? I'll kill them all!"

"Are you crazy?!" Gu Qingying exclaimed incredulously, her eyes wide.

"Our mission is to comprehend the Dao at the Nine Towers. We don't have time to kill demonic cultivators. Wouldn't it be better to let these people go ahead and block the danger?!"

Qi Xinglan flung Gu Qingying's hand away and said impatiently:

"Brother Gu, don't worry about me! My cheap master taught me a lot..."

"I can never repay the kindness of this skill!"

"Even if I come in last place in this exam, I'll be happy with it!"

The other candidates were deeply shaken by Qi Xinglan's words, and their hesitation was instantly resolved.

Yes!

Since I have no way to repay you, I will do my part!

The examinees exchanged glances, let out a long breath, summoned their interstellar artifacts, and silently followed behind the Nine Peaks Elders.

Not only that.

Those cultivators from all corners of the cultivation world did not leave either, but stepped forward.

"We have been blessed by Penglai for many years, how could we possibly stand by and watch someone die?"

"Elders, rest assured, we have already sent a message to the sect, and reinforcements will arrive soon!"

Qingxuan laughed heartily: "Great!"

The next moment, the group marched in a large procession toward the place where the barrier had shattered.

Cultivating immortality is inherently defying the heavens!

No matter how many opponents there are, for the sake of the principles in your heart, just go all out and kill them all!
Only Gu Qingying remained in place, stomping her feet in a fit of impotent rage:
"You've gone mad! Do you think you're Wen Miao? So many enemies, you think you can just wipe them out in an instant?!"

"I don't care about you guys!"

"You're all going to fail your courses!"

This passage draws inspiration from the "Hong Fan" chapter of the Book of Documents.

The original text is roughly as follows:
The five elements are: first, water; second, fire; third, wood; fourth, metal; and fifth, earth. Water is associated with downward flow, fire with upward movement, wood with bending and straightening, metal with yielding and transformation, and earth with sowing and reaping.

Moistening downwards produces saltiness, blazing upwards produces bitterness, bending and straightening produce sourness, following and transforming produce spiciness, and harvesting produces sweetness.

This isn't made up; you can actually use this to calculate what you ate for lunch and dinner.

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