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Chapter 205 Is this Taoist priest possessing the power of possession? (4k)

The six of them were almost driven mad by this idiot.

We are indeed here to protect you, but we don't want to fight this guy with real weapons!
You idiot, yet you're a general commanding a region? How can you not see the situation clearly?
If we weren't wary of this person's cultivation level, could we have found three more fellow Daoists to help us?
If they didn't need this guy to bear the consequences for them, they would have slapped him to death long ago!
But precisely because of this, they have to protect each other.

They wouldn't have gone this far in the past.

But they already owe Heaven a debt, and if they incur such a huge karmic debt before the great era arrives...

Even if they survive by sheer luck, they'll probably be skinned alive!
After exchanging a glance, the Taoist priest, who was walking on a floating duster, finally spoke:

"Could you please provide a guideline, senior?"

Du Yuan did not turn around and continued to draw the unfinished dragon.

However, he also replied with:
"Articles of association? What kind of articles of association do you want?"

Seeing that Du Yuan was willing to speak, the six of them all breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as you can talk to each other, it means there's something to discuss. The only difference is which side is giving more and which side is giving less!

Little did they know, while they breathed a sigh of relief, Du Yuan was secretly laughing to herself.

His Taoist cultivation level has indeed improved considerably.

But he figured it was still impossible for him to beat so many people.

Moreover, these six clearly brought their most treasured possessions because of the previous incident with the Three Mountains Lord.

In that case, they would be even less of a match for them.

But the current situation is that they themselves chickened out!

Since that's the case, then don't blame me for using you as stepping stones to reach even greater heights!
At that very moment, Du Yuan also landed the final blow on the dragon in front of him.

Looking at the dragon that was almost complete, Du Yuan felt extremely happy.

"Hehe, and the best part is, with the six of you giving me your full support, I'm sure my dragon will succeed!"

Du Yuan truly couldn't believe that such a wonderful thing could exist in the world.

Not only can they outwit their enemies, but they can also use them as stepping stones to scheme for themselves.

The other six people, of course, had no idea what Du Yuan was thinking, and were currently discussing what level of acceptance each of them could accept.

After a long pause, the Taoist priest holding the whisk cupped his hands and said:
"If you, senior, are willing to show mercy and spare this person this time, we are not only willing to stop here and withdraw from the Southwest, but also offer you a generous gift!"

Before the words were even finished, all six of them reached into their robes and each took out a piece of purple jade—they varied in size, but all were the same deep purple color, dazzling and captivating!

There is an ancient saying, "Auspicious purple aura comes from the east," which means that this aura is full of blessings and spiritual energy, a sign of good fortune. These pieces of purple jade are the essence of that elusive and elusive aura coming from the east!
These spiritual objects, formed from the purple aura that comes from the east, are considered supreme treasures among cultivators.

This is because it can not only enhance one's cultivation level, but also be used for alchemy, weapon crafting, and even array formation, with endless uses! Therefore, whether it is to exchange for rare and precious materials or to ask a great cultivator for help, Donglai Purple Jade is a hard currency.

Moreover, this item is so rare that it is almost impossible for ordinary cultivators to obtain it. Even some prestigious mountain sects often cannot get their hands on it!

Before that great calamity that swept across the world, countless ancestors and masters in their respective sects used their blood and sweat as a guide, and spent countless days and nights to nurture and transform it bit by bit, accumulating this little bit in their hands!
Ultimately, the Donglai Purple Jade has always had a threshold since its inception—without a profound family background accumulated over thousands of years, one simply cannot touch this object!

Therefore, they all felt a pang of heartache when they took it out.

This thing is really rare!
The reason they brought these things with them was not only because they didn't feel comfortable leaving them nearby, but also because they were concerned about what would happen if their preparations went wrong.

But as long as the Dragon King is released, no matter what happens in the end, they will have the means to negotiate with him.

But now
The six sighed again. Their plan to release the Dragon King was now a distant dream, and they had to give up the purple jade in their hands!

What kind of world is this?!

But to everyone's surprise, despite their sincerity, the Taoist priest merely glanced back before turning back to continue drawing his inexplicable dragon.

This nearly caused the six of them to suffer internal injuries from holding their breath.

We've done all this, and you're still not satisfied?

Such a big appetite? Aren't you afraid of stuffing yourself to death?!

But that's not how it should be said, so the Taoist holding the whisk took a deep breath and said in a deep voice:
"Senior, aren't you going a bit too far? This is the culmination of the combined strength of our six families!"

'Oh, is that thing really that good?'

Du Yuan was also a little surprised.

He could tell that the purple jade in their hands seemed quite extraordinary, but he didn't expect it to be this remarkable.

However, no matter how good their offerings are today, this matter will not end here.

This is a matter of principle!

After all, in the Southwest right now, the only person they can count on is Du Yuan.
If he doesn't care, who else will?
But since this thing is so valuable, I can't let it get away.

Du Yuan had no psychological barriers to taking down these guys.

As Du Yuan began to draw the dragon's head with the wooden stick in her hand, Fu Chen Dao Ren, who was about to speak, suddenly narrowed his eyes.

Did the dragon on the mural move for a moment just now?
And it even has the might of a dragon?!
In shock, he quickly looked at the other five people beside him to confirm.

But then he saw that they were all looking at him, which made his heart skip a beat—there was no doubt about it, he really wasn't mistaken!

It's not surprising that inanimate objects in paintings can move; they have their own methods for achieving this. Even those great Confucian scholars who have grasped the true meaning of the universe can make the objects in their paintings leap off the paper with every stroke of their brush!
But the question is, how can one possess the power of a dragon?
This was not beyond their comprehension, but it exceeded their expectations of Du Yuan's cultivation level.

An ordinary painter who can depict the scales, claws, and majesty of a real dragon is already a master; if he can make the dragon in the painting seem alive, he has touched the threshold and can be said to have entered the inner sanctum; but to make a mere painted dragon exude majesty and condense divine intent, that is not the skill of a painter, but close to "creation".

The last time they heard of something similar was when a Confucian scholar, who had achieved the three immortal accomplishments of establishing virtue, merit, and words, drew a Qilin on a pillar in the sky above Xiule Forbidden Heaven, which suppressed the great demon that was about to break free of its seal!
It is said that as soon as the Qilin put down its pen, it leaped onto the pillar, its imposing aura sweeping in all directions. Then, with a roar, it easily suppressed the great demon that several powerful cultivators had barely managed to subdue together.

But that person is a virtuous saint who is enshrined in the Temple of Confucius, a world-renowned scholar holding a prestigious title! It's not surprising that he has such abilities. In fact, it would be strange if he didn't.

And this person here was completely unknown before!
For a moment, the six of them were filled with trepidation.

If what they think is true, does this Taoist priest occupy a 'surplus position'?
As the saying goes, Buddhism seeks the fruit, Taoism seeks the remainder, and Confucianism seeks the essence.

The reason why the three religions can transcend the mundane world and not be easily bound by the rules of heaven and earth is that their core practice all points to "position" - Buddhism seeks "fruit position" to realize perfection, Confucianism attains "lubricating position" to transform the world, and Taoism guards "remaining position" to be in harmony with nature.

These three concepts—"Fruit," "Nourishing," and "Remaining"—are not only the ultimate markers of the three religions' cultivation but also the pivotal points connecting them to the Qi of Heaven and Earth. Each possesses its own profound mysteries, yet they subtly align with the principle of balance between Heaven and Earth. These are methods that all other schools of thought could not attain before the three religions manifested in the world.

Because of this, people truly come closer to God!
For a moment, all six of them were parched.

Shouldn't the deities of the three religions, who hold high positions, never appear except in times of great upheaval?

After all, although those in high positions are in accordance with the will of Heaven, they are constrained by the incompleteness of Heaven's principles and are unable to make any moves.

But now, first a Buddhist monk with a high position appeared in Qingzhou, and now a Taoist priest occupying a low position has come from the southwest.
What's next? The newly appointed Confucian official has finally come out to rectify etiquette?
The six men were already thinking of retreating, but their previous instruction to Chen Su to slaughter living beings had already pushed them to the brink of disaster.

Either step over Chen Su and get away unscathed, or fall down and see how tough your bones are.

So, after gritting their teeth, the six of them said in unison:
"Even if your cultivation is astonishing, the laws of nature are still not entirely in order! If a fight breaks out, even if you kill us all, you'll probably cough up blood yourself, won't you?"

They used to eagerly await the end of the great era.

But now they are extremely fortunate that the Great World is only visible but not tangible, otherwise, with their cultivation level, how would they dare to be presumptuous in front of Daoist Zhan Yu?
After all, in this world, the lower your cultivation level, the less restricted you are; conversely, the more extraordinary your abilities, the more difficult it is for you.

This is also their biggest reason for constantly manipulating minor demons and monsters to operate among humans.

These words left Du Yuan completely bewildered.

No, I haven't even started pretending yet, and you guys have already imagined all sorts of scenarios?
Although Du Yuan couldn't see the whole picture, she could guess that previously, these six people were more wary of their own people than of him. Clearly, they themselves believed that the six of them working together would surely win, but they all knew each other well and knew that the other side would definitely not go all out.
Therefore, they became increasingly alienated and wary of each other.

But now, it's clear they feel that even if the six of them stop scheming and work side by side, they'll still end up with a crushing defeat.

Du Yuan was quite confused; this was indeed a good thing.

It's like when a Miss Fortune finally gets all six items, and the enemy team has already had five enemies knocked up by Malphite. Just when you're waiting to unleash your ultimate and finish them off, the enemy suddenly picks something that makes you feel incredibly frustrated.
Seeing that Du Yuan finally stopped writing and looked at it.

All six men, though outwardly fierce, inwardly trembled as they spoke:
"As you can see, the six of us have been driven to the brink of despair. Now we either have to fight our way out or accept our fate."

"Even ants try to survive, let alone us who have barely managed to survive this great calamity?"

"Senior, are you really not going to leave us any way out?"

The six men spoke their last words through gritted teeth, their livers and gallbladders trembling.

Clearly, if they disagree on anything, they will fight to the death.

Even if the hope is slim, I am determined to fight for a way to survive!
Seeing this, Du Yuan suddenly shook her head and laughed:
"Hehe, you lot are not so bad that I have to take action myself."

These words instantly halted the rising fighting spirit of the six men.

Du Yuan then pointed to her own headless dragon and said:
"How about this, the six of you discuss a battle order and fight this great dragon of mine? If it's settled, I'll let the person leave. If you lose, well, you can't even beat a painted wall. You can't blame anyone for your loss, can you?"

Du Yuan had been pondering how to act naturally and skillfully, while also ensuring her dragon received a boost.

After much thought, they finally settled on the idea of ​​having them fight against their own "Great Dragon"!

Du Yuan was initially a little worried about how to get them to agree without losing her own prestige.

Now it's all right, even though they were choked by their own imagination.

But at least this idea came to fruition naturally!

Now that my status in your eyes has risen, my dragon-drawing skills will obviously become even more impressive!
Hehe, you six, just wait and see how you get yourself killed!

Of course, if they really win, then Du Yuan will have to let them hear what the deadly chanting is like!
After all, it was the Taoist priest who agreed to let you go, not me, the Buddha!

To talk about justice and morality with such evil forces is utterly despicable!

Principles and morality are meant to be spoken to people.

Those who willingly become demons deserve to be treated as less than human!
Upon hearing this, the six people opposite immediately became interested in something.

If you really confront this Taoist priest, you'll definitely have no chance of survival.

But now that this Taoist priest has taken the initiative to concede, there might still be hope!

The Taoist priest holding the whisk rolled his eyes and then asked:

"May I ask, senior, will you come after the painting of this great dragon is finished, or will you come now?"

Du Yuan knew what he was thinking, but since she had made up her mind, she would not release him today. Besides, the more people believed in her abilities, the more convincing they became.

Then just do whatever you want to look like!
So Du Yuan slightly raised the half-burnt wooden stick and said:
"Of course, right now!"

The six of them immediately began to breathe heavily.

This Taoist priest occupies the 'surplus position,' so whether it's a large surplus or a small surplus, to them it's just a difference between a large dragon and an even larger one. They can't fight him either way; death is inevitable.

Right now, they are only dealing with a painted dragon, and it's not even finished yet!
It can happen, it absolutely can happen!
The more the six of them thought about it, the more excited they became.

But when they looked at each other, they were suddenly startled.

Oh no! This Taoist priest is clearly saying that whoever wins can take Chen Su away and live!

These bastards are probably thinking about transcending themselves!

Immediately, the Taoist priest holding the whisk coughed and said:
"Today's events originated from this humble Taoist priest, so this humble Taoist priest is willing to take the lead for you all!"

Another old woman sneered:
"Since you say so, why don't you let me go first? After all, being the first one seems the easiest, right?"

The Taoist priest's meaning was clear: whoever won would live, and the rest would die!
The six knew this was a strategy to divide and conquer, but so what?

They simply don't trust each other!

Therefore, naturally, there will be competition and scrambling for the top spot!

The Taoist was about to retort when he saw that the other four remained silent.

At first he was puzzled, then startled, and then he laughed:

"In that case, please lead the way for us, young lady!"

The other four people simultaneously cupped their hands and said:
"We're begging you, young lady!"

(End of this chapter)