Having mastered the Daoist arts, you're telling me you're in a world of demons and monster

The new dynasty, the third year of the Longfeng era.

Zhangtai Prefecture, Qingshan County.

The powerful Yu family stronghold outside the city has recently been plagued by evil spirits.

The incident began when a servant accidentally fell into the water. When the people pulled him ashore the next day, all that remained of him was a skeleton.

At first, no one paid any attention to it.

Within just a few days, servants and maids in the fortress died one after another, and without exception, only bare bones remained.

Strange things kept happening, and everyone in Yujiabao was in a state of panic and unrest.

The lord of Yujiabao searched everywhere, inside and out, but to no avail. He had no choice but to spend a lot of money to invite all the masters and Taoist priests in Qingshan County to enter the fortress and exorcise the demon.

Unexpectedly, all those renowned experts in the county suffered heavy losses after entering the fortress, with none surviving.

All their remains have vanished without a trace!

This immediately caused a great uproar throughout the city, and everyone turned pale at the mention of Yu Family Fortress.

Even the most skilled individuals who dared to accept the challenge to exorcise evil spirits vanished without a trace.

But it happened today.

A young Taoist priest took down the notice outside the east gate of the city and went straight to the front of Yu Family Fort.

"Young Taoist priest, this place is extremely evil. Many highly skilled Taoist priests have perished here before. You must think carefully."

Seeing that the Taoist priest was young, the gatekeeper couldn't help but offer a reminder.

The haunted area within the fortress has long been designated a forbidden zone, and strangers are not allowed to approach.

If these servants weren't bound by indentures, they would have fled long ago; who would dare linger here?

"It's alright."

Upon hearing the guard speak, Jiang Xuanjing chuckled and calmly replied, "I have been cultivating my Daoist arts on Green Mountain for over ten years, and have not set foot in the mortal world. Green Mountain County is the place where my Dao resides, so how can I allow evil spirits to run rampant?"

"Hahaha!"

"Okay! Okay!"

"Please come in, Taoist priest!"

A hearty laugh echoed from inside the fortress.

A man in his thirties, with a robust build and imposing presence, strode out. It was none other than Lord Yu, who had rushed over upon hearing the news.

He looked the young Taoist priest up and down, noticing his red lips and white teeth, handsome features, and the fact that he carried only a peach wood magic sword, exuding an air of otherworldly elegance. The smile in his eyes deepened.

"Could that be the Xuanchen Temple atop the green hills?"

Lord Yu quickly cupped his hands in greeting and asked with a smile.

"Exactly."

Jiang Xuanjing glanced at Lord Yu with interest, then spoke in a calm tone.

"The matter of evil spirits is of utmost importance, Lord Yu, there's no need for further words. Please lead the way."

"If you have anything to say, you can speak with the fortress lord after I have dealt with the evil spirits."

Upon hearing this, Lord Yu's heart stirred, and he immediately stopped asking questions.

"That's how it should be! That's how it should be!"

He laughed heartily and declared loudly, "As long as this evil spirit can be eliminated, Taoist priest, please feel free to ask for anything!"

Having said that, he turned and led the way, his steps hurried.

Along the way, he would occasionally speak up to explain the situation.

Jiang Xuanjing rarely responded, always keeping his eyes down and walking slowly with steady steps, perfectly embodying the demeanor of a Taoist priest.

"Master...we've arrived!"

After walking for a short while, a large door with a brass lock suddenly appeared before them.

Jiang Xuanjing stepped forward and gently knocked on the door. He then turned back and looked at Lord Yu with a faint smile: "Lord Yu has quite the courage."

Lord Yu was slightly taken aback, then chuckled and said, "Haha... I have practiced martial arts since childhood, and my blood and energy are abundant, so I am not afraid of evil spirits getting close to me."

"In that case,"

Jiang Xuanjing raised his eyes slightly. "Then please, Lord Yu, accompany me inside. With your courage, I believe you will be fine."

"this……"

A cold glint flashed in Lord Yu's eyes, but it quickly disappeared.

"Very well! Then I shall witness your esteemed demeanor, Daoist Master!"

……

The backyard of the Yu family.

This place is uninhabited, so it should inevitably appear somewhat desolate and deserted.

But Jiang Xuanjing didn't see anything unusual along the way.

He wasn't in a hurry, so he walked slowly forward, his gaze sweeping over his surroundings, his expression calm.

Behind him, Lord Yu, contrary to his initial arrogance, remained silent throughout.

suddenly.

Jiang Xuanjing suddenly stopped in his tracks.

"Taoist priest?"

Lord Yu spoke instinctively, a barely perceptible hint of seriousness flashing in his voice before he quickly concealed it, calmly asking, "Is the evil spirit here?"

"nature."

Jiang Xuanjing's smile remained unchanged, but before he could finish speaking, he suddenly shouted, "Get out here now!"

The voice changed from soft to sharp, like a thunderclap, making Master Yu's scalp tingle and his mind tremble violently!

"Bang!"

Before the thunderous sound subsided, a series of massive figures, as large as small mountains, burst out of the door!

But when Jiang Xuanjing saw the appearance of these "people" clearly, his eyes flickered almost imperceptibly.

They're not even human!

Each creature was muscular and bony, covered in thick fur of various colors, with the heads of beasts such as dogs, cats, and rats perched atop human bodies, their appearance ferocious and bizarre.

"Hey, Mr. Yu, is this your rations for today? And why are they so small?"

In just a few breaths, these demons had already darted dozens of feet away, staring intently at Jiang Xuanjing with hostile eyes, letting out low growls.

One of the cat demons even opened its mouth, revealing a mouthful of sharp fangs, with saliva dripping from the corner of its mouth onto the ground.

"Report back to the captain."

Lord Yu's face instantly plastered with a fawning smile, all traces of his previous arrogance vanished.

"This is not today's food; it is the food of the Taoist priest who accepted the proclamation."

At this point, he made no attempt to conceal his true feelings.

The words imply that people are to be eaten!

Clearly, he had committed this heinous act countless times.

"Oh?"

The lead dog demon, with its enormous head and menacing canines, glanced sideways at Jiang Xuanjing and let out a piercing sneer.

"He's no Taoist priest with any magical powers, just a callow brat. Since he's not our meal for today, let's seize him and offer him to the young master!"

Before he could finish speaking, its enormous hand, twice the thickness of Jiang Xuanjing's, came crashing down with a stench.

Upon seeing this, Lord Yu's fawning smile grew even wider.

He was absolutely certain that those so-called masters of the past were no match for this dog demon, and this young Taoist priest would certainly not have a good end either.

All that remains is for Jiang Xuanjing to be captured by the demon.

However, his smugness didn't last long.

"laugh!"

A sword light, like a dragon emerging from the abyss, swift and agile, pierced through the air in an instant.

"This has greatly disappointed me."

Jiang Xuanjing remained calm and composed, his tone even and even.

"So-called evil spirits... are they just monsters like you?"

Gurgle!

Amidst the horrified gazes of the demons and Lord Yu,

The dog demon's giant hand, carrying a foul stench, snapped off instantly!

The cut was smooth and clean, and scalding hot blood gushed out instantly.

"Fine."

Jiang Xuanjing did not wait for the demons to make a move, his expression carefree and composed.

"cut!"

A clear shout rang out.

The peach wood magic sword spontaneously unsheathed itself, instantly unleashing a dazzling sword light!

The sword seemed to possess a spirit, and it gently spun in the air.

Suddenly, the sword light surged several feet, transforming into a streak of light that swept across the sky!

"Sizzle! Sizzle! Sizzle!"

In the blink of an eye, it pierced the sky.

And when the wooden sword fell back into its scabbard.

No matter what kind of creature you are, pig, dog, cat, or rat, I'll behead you all with a single sword stroke.

One by one, the fine demon heads fell to the ground!

Their expressions were still ferocious, and they hadn't reacted yet.

In an instant.

The strong smell of blood and mutton filled the air instantly, the pungent odor almost making one want to vomit.

"As expected... the Heavenly Book has a response!"

Jiang Xuanjing thought to himself, then turned to look at the pale-faced Lord Yu.

"Lord Yu, do you have something to discuss with me?"