Rules of the Strange: I Became a God in a Bizarre World Through Taoist Arts

Pei Xi's change was within Shen Xingzhuo's expectations.

After being pulled into the well, she sensed the surge of resentment emanating from Pei Xi.

She just hadn't expected that Pei Xi's request to settle the score would be so simple.

The child just wanted a pair of eyes; it wasn't like we were deliberately making things difficult for her. What's wrong with that?

In just a few seconds, as Shen Xingzhu pondered, the ghost story couldn't resist tempting him again:

"Look, if you just let Runyu stay here for you, you can save your eyes."

Shen Xingzhu was speechless. If the ghost story were in human form, she would definitely look it over with disdain from head to toe.

She ignored the strange tales and looked at Pei Xi tenderly.

"Xi'er wants a pair of eyes, doesn't she?"

Pei Xi nodded happily, whether unaware of Shen Xingzhuo's substitution of concepts or having some other thought.

But it's clear that the child's small goal is simply to have bright eyes.

Shen Xingzhuo waved with difficulty, "Xi'er, come to your mother's side."

Pei Xi tilted her head, seemingly surprised that Shen Xingzhuo would agree so easily.

[Hmph, once you go blind, the Tianxia Kingdom behind you won't be doing any better!]

Shen Xingzhu clicked his tongue impatiently and retorted sarcastically, "It's none of your business."

Then, seeing that Pei Xi was already close, she folded her hand down and held the Hetian jade brush with the talisman she had drawn earlier in her palm.

Originally intended for copying scriptures to suppress evil spirits, it turns out it has an unexpected additional use.

She was currently in a soul state, and there was no possibility of her bleeding except by expending her vital energy. However, she looked around and saw that the iron chains were dripping with dark red blood beads.

Isn't this a perfect opportunity to use materials available locally?

So Shen Xingzhuo bent his wrist in an extremely bizarre way, filling the tip of his pen with blood.

Since it's not her physical body, it won't break no matter how you bend it.

But to the uninformed citizens of Tianxia, ​​it was a completely different story.

Their hearts leaped into their throats, but what they saw next was even more terrifying.

Pei Xi reached out her small hand and began to gouge out Shen Xingzhuo's eyes.

The ghost story emitted a strange, eerie sound.

Shen Xingzhuo ignored it, and the golden light protecting her body blocked Pei Xi's movements.

"Is Mother going back on her word?"

His voice turned gloomy, and the wind howled around him as if it wanted to tear Shen Xingzhuo to pieces.

Shen Xingzhuo's temper flared up too, "What are you doing, kid, making phlegm out of your throat like that!"

"What's your rush? Did I say I wouldn't give you my eyes?"

Her tone was somewhat serious.

Pei Xi pouted, about to burst into tears.

However, under Shen Xingzhuo's angry gaze, she forcefully swallowed back her sobs.

Shen Xingzhuo then revealed a satisfied expression and began to work.

Using spiritual energy as a guide, she ignited the thick blood on the iron chain. The flames emitted a faint blue light in the extremely yin place, illuminating the entire bottom of the well.

The infant spirits nailed to the chains became excited, baring their teeth and trying to break free from the bindings of the soul-locking device.

Shen Xingzhuo was enveloped in a thick layer of yin energy, but she was not affected at all. Instead, she used her brush to draw an extremely complex talisman on Pei Xi's face with blood ink.

Her voice was like celestial music:

"The essence of Yin condenses, the mysterious water connects to the netherworld. Now I use my blood as a guide, in accordance with the laws of Heaven and Earth, to dispel the fog and break through the barriers for you!"

"A glimmer of light pierces the nine netherworlds, Spirit Eye, open!"

The blood ink, which was originally filled with resentment, now emitted specks of golden light.

Pei Xi let out a comfortable sigh, her eyes tightly closed, and the thin film in front of her eyes gradually dissipated.

Having witnessed everything, the ghost story now harbors even deeper resentment.

[Shen Xingzhuo, performing the eye-dotting technique on a ghost infant is an extremely dangerous method. You used it without authorization; aren't you afraid of shortening your lifespan and bearing the karmic consequences?!]

Shen Xingzhuo raised an eyebrow. He's becoming more and more "popular," which is good.

But what she said was so outrageous it would make even the most bizarre tales die:

"If I can't even use such a simple spell properly, my master would be so angry he'd come back to life."

"Besides, every wrong has its perpetrator, and every debt has its debtor. It wasn't like I used my lifeblood to open his eyes. What does karma have to do with me, Shen Xingzhuo?"

Although the ghost story didn't speak, Shen Xingzhuo could sense that it was quite angry.

She curled her lips into a smile, but didn't say anything more.

But at this moment, those who weren't from the Tianxia Kingdom and were watching the sky from the perspective of the strange tales were furious.

This is unfair! These murderous intents are clearly aimed at us chosen ones who don't know Taoist arts!

[That's right, how many times has this happened? Every time, only those who know Taoist magic can defuse the killing intent unscathed!]

To be fair, the Tianxia Kingdom has a huge advantage in having a chosen one who knows Taoist arts.

[I propose that once Shen Xingzhuo comes out this time, we should have her directly reveal the Daoist techniques and methods! Teach them to all of us!]

These words were echoed by many countries facing similar traps.

However, the people of Tianxia, ​​blessed by the [Spiritual Qi Restoration], were not to be trifled with, and they refuted all those who clamored for fairness with reason and evidence.

[Our chosen one is incredibly powerful, the result of her daily arduous training and cultivation! Even if she selflessly taught you Taoist arts, could your stupid brains possibly learn them?]

Exactly! All it does all day is chatter and yell!

[Didn't you guys copy the answers Sister Shen gave you when they were alone? If it weren't for her going to the trouble of helping you figure out ways to pass the level without using magic, you would have been finished long ago.]

People should still have some self-respect!

At the same time, the official representatives of the Zhuhua Alliance stood firmly behind their people and Shen Xingzhuo.

Guan Shanyue directly released an official statement in the sky, which in essence said—

Shen Xingzhuo's demonstrated abilities are a testament to her exceptional inheritance of Tianxia's traditions. Tianxia is honored to have such a chosen one.

Furthermore, her repeated acts of exceeding her responsibilities in providing ways to pass through the entire intergalactic world in the supernatural tales already demonstrate her sincerity in sharing risks with the Tianxia Kingdom.

If any other country provokes another dispute without cause, we will exercise our rights in accordance with the Inter-State Agreement and suspend the relevant cooperation!

Upon the announcement, the interstellar frequency band of the sky fell silent.

Guan Shanyue frowned. These people were as hard to get rid of as cockroaches, always popping up every now and then, which was really annoying.

So he summoned Assistant Xu and whispered a few instructions to him.

We are now in the interstellar age. If it weren't for the invasion of the supernatural, the interstellar pioneering war would not have ended yet.

She was a commander-in-chief who had fought her way up, so naturally she was even more courageous.

Since repeated written warnings have failed, let's teach these people a lesson they won't forget!

……

In the strange tale, the membrane in front of Pei Xi's eyes completely disappeared at this moment.

He opened his eyes, his deep brown pupils shimmering with light, as if they held an entire galaxy.

He removed the Soul-Locking Nails from Shen Xingzhuo's body as promised.

When Shen Xingzhuo gained his freedom, the ethereal and fantastical sounds of the ghost story once again echoed throughout the space.

[Congratulations to the chosen one, Shen Xingzhuo, for officially concluding the prologue and entering the SS-level fusion tale—"The Guanyin Brocade"!]