I used folk talismans to ward off the evil spirit.

Chapter 86 First Steps into the Abyss of Deception, Return to Blue Star (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Jiang Jun sat in the Juntian Palace for a while, and after confirming that no new golden light spots were floating out from the golden gate, he stood up.

He raised his hand and waved it, and the clear light of "Guibuxu" surged out like a tide, covering the palace roof, walls and doors, and then spreading to the entire palace complex.

The nine main halls, along with their corridors and courtyards, were enveloped in a layer of clear light, gradually becoming transparent, and finally disappearing completely into the void of darkness.

From the outside, this place appears as a vast, empty void, no different from other parts of the Root Land.

Jiang Jun took one last look in the direction of the Heavenly Palace before turning and leaving.

He left the place of origin and stepped into the void of the Abyss.

Here, the eerie fog is so thick it seems to solidify, occasionally stirred by some unseen force, creating bizarre vortexes.

Deep within a vortex, a chain hangs from the void, carrying countless withered heads.

The mouths of those heads opened and closed as if they were chewing something, making terrifying sounds.

In the distance, a huge black shadow was moving slowly, its outline indistinct, only a heavy, heart-beat-like thump could be heard, each beat making his mind tremble.

Jiang Jun glanced at them briefly before looking away. Those things were not something he should provoke right now.

A thick, eerie aura surged in like a tidal wave, its polluting power many times greater than that of the shallower layers.

If an ordinary demon tamer were here, they would probably be corrupted and mutated in less than a breath.

A flash of clear light enveloped Jiang Jun, and the power of "Unfettered Ghost" isolated him from the outside world.

Several cold, piercing gazes were cast from the darkness, devoid of any emotion, yet they instinctively sent chills down one's spine, making one feel like prey being targeted by a hunter.

Jiang Jun did not turn back, but slowly followed the guidance of the Path of Suppression and headed towards Blue Star.

Those gazes followed him for a while, seemingly trying to discern his origins, before finally withdrawing them.

He arrived at the shallow level of the Abyss and casually killed a "Hundred-Eyed Corpse" that was blocking his way.

The hundred-eyed corpse's entire body was covered in eyeballs that burst open all at once, splattering out large amounts of black pus that emitted a pungent stench.

Jiang Jun didn't even lift his eyelids as he put the two elite-level strange items that had fallen into his sleeve.

He closed his eyes and sensed for a moment, entering a chaotic darkness. In that darkness there was no direction, no sound, only boundless nothingness enveloping him.

Suddenly, a sliver of dim light appeared ahead. Jiang Jun quickened his pace and stepped out through the sliver of light.

Behind him lay the sleeping behemoth. He stepped out of the behemoth's mouth, his feet landing on the hazy ground of the Mirror Realm.

The cat cafe on Changning Street is still the same as before, with a thin layer of dust on the windowsill.

Jiang Jun did not rush to leave, but closed his eyes and focused on sensing.

After successfully establishing his path, he finally managed to reconnect with practitioners of the Way of Suppressing Things.

He could teleport Fatima and the others to his side, just like Cai Liang had done before, but he could also actively sever this connection.

At this moment, he clearly sensed that Cai Liang was with Zhao Jing, with turmeric and ginger juice by their side.

The two little ones were breathing rapidly, as if they were unhappy.

With a thought, Jiang Jun channeled his guiding power over them.

Before long, the void inside the cat cafe distorted slightly, and four figures appeared out of thin air.

Cai Liang held Jiang Huang, Zhao Jing held Jiang Zhi, and the four "people" were all a little confused.

"Ah!" Jiang Huang was the first to react, squirming in Cai Liang's arms, staring straight at Jiang Jun, her little hands reaching out to him, wishing she could pounce on him immediately.

Ginger juice also poked its head out from Zhao Jing's arms, snorted, and pricked up its ears.

"Teacher!" Cai Liang finally snapped out of his daze, his face beaming with surprise. "You're back!"

Zhao Jing also shouted, and the ginger juice in his arms could no longer be contained. He kicked off with his hind legs and was about to jump down.

Zhao Jing quickly held it steady, took two steps forward, and handed it the ginger juice.

Jiang Jun took the ginger juice first, and the little guy immediately buried his head in his arms, let out a muffled whimper, and wagged his tail.

The turmeric was so anxious in Cai Liang's arms that it kept making "ah-beep" sounds, so Cai Liang quickly handed it over to him as well.

Jiang Jun hugged the two little ones, one in each arm.

Jiang Huang wrapped her arms around his neck, rubbing her little face against his chin, making "ah-bee ah-bee" sounds, as if to say, "Why did it take you so long to come back?"

Ginger juice licked his collar until it was wet, and she would look up at him every now and then to make sure he was really back.

"Alright, alright," Jiang Jun soothed gently. "I'm back now, aren't I?"

Turmeric let out another soft "ah-bei," much softer, and buried its face in his chest, lying quietly. Ginger Juice stopped fussing and nestled in his arms, closing its eyes.

Cai Liang and Zhao Jing stood aside, watching this scene, and both laughed.

"Teacher, did you just come back from the Source Land?" Cai Liang asked. "So, can we go into the Heavenly Palace on our own from now on?"

Jiang Jun nodded, briefly recounted the successful opening of the path, and then said solemnly, "From now on, I won't drag you all to the Ghost Realm like before. Unless it's something urgent, just do what you're supposed to do in reality."

The two exchanged a glance and both secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"The Heavenly Palace opens twice a month, on the first and fifteenth of each month. You can go in then and exchange cultivation insights with others."

Jiang Jun paused, his gaze sweeping across their faces: "You were the first disciples I took in, and you are now the most accomplished in the Way of Suppressing Things. I have high hopes for you."

"The growth of the lineage is not just my responsibility. As the eldest and second eldest disciples, you must shoulder this responsibility."

Cai Liang's playful expression vanished, and he said solemnly, "Don't worry, teacher, I will definitely do my best and not let you down!"

Zhao Jing nodded in agreement, "Me too! Teacher, I will definitely work hard!"

Jiang Jun nodded slightly and took out two soft glowing orbs from his sleeve. These were the "Extraordinary Essence" dropped by the two Lord-level monsters.

The radiance was pale gold, exuding a faint, otherworldly aura. It had been refined by him using the power of suppressing objects, removing the mark of the Abyss and leaving only pure power.

"These two extraordinary essences can help you upgrade your natal protective artifacts to the elite level of perfection." He handed the radiance to each of them.

"Our method of suppressing objects is different from that of the demon tamers. As long as one's own essence, energy, and spirit are perfected and one has fully refined one's natal suppressing object, one can break through to the extraordinary level without having to upgrade the suppressing object to the lord level."

The two accepted the gift with both hands, their faces flushed with excitement: "Thank you for your kindness, Teacher!"

Cai Liang took a deep breath to calm himself, then said somewhat shyly, "Teacher, my five-colored stone has recently developed purifying abilities as well."

"But—it can only purify the mutated plants at the skirmisher level. It won't work on the ranger level, let alone the elite level. Is there something wrong with my cultivation?"

Jiang Jun shook his head, his tone calm: "How long have you been cultivating? The power of purification cannot be achieved overnight; it requires diligent practice and continuous improvement of understanding. You have a long way to go, no need to rush."

Hearing this, Cai Liang felt much better and grinned, "Yes, I'm relieved now that you've said that, teacher."

Zhao Jing hesitated for a moment, then mustered his courage and asked, "Teacher, I have already refined the Five-Colored Stone," preparing to communicate with the "Gourd of Devouring Ghosts." However—although I can clearly sense the spirit of the object, I can't connect with it. What's going on?"

Jiang Jun raised his hand, sending a divine sense into Zhao Jing's sea of ​​consciousness to sense it carefully.

After a moment, he withdrew his hand and said, "Your gourd has been upgraded to elite level; its spiritual power is much stronger than that of ordinary talismans."

"Your spiritual strength is not yet sufficient, so you naturally cannot communicate with spirits. Don't rush into communicating with spirits during this time; first, perfect the visualization of the 'Lotus of Creation' and strengthen your spiritual power."

Zhao Jing suddenly realized and nodded repeatedly: "So that's how it is! No wonder I was always a breath short."

Jiang Jun paused for a moment, then said, "When I was undergoing tribulation and forging my path, I comprehended a method called 'Golden Lotus Grown in Fire,' which can make up for the shortcomings of the Dao of Suppressing Objects, which lacks the test of tempering the mind and experience in fighting inner demons."

"I will pass it on to you both today." He raised his hand and pointed, and two golden lights entered Cai Liang and Zhao Jing's foreheads.

The two closed their eyes, contemplated for a moment, and when they opened them again, their eyes were filled with surprise.

"It's getting late, you should head back now," Jiang Jun instructed. "Remember to keep practicing!"

Cai Liang and Zhao Jing bowed to Jiang Jun, and with a thought, their figures disappeared into the cat café.

Jiang Jun looked down at the two little ones in his arms.

They had quieted down by now. Turmeric lay on his chest, eyes closed, its little belly rising and falling; Ginger Juice curled up in his arms, its tail tucked in, fast asleep.

He chuckled softly, a thought flickered in his mind, and carrying them away, he disappeared into the hazy mist.

The next moment, he landed in his own living room.

His original clothes had been burned during his tribulation, but fortunately, his imperial robes did not disappear again. With a thought, they could be transformed into ordinary clothes.

"That's convenient."

From the direction of the greenhouse came the sounds of several yellow-skinned children playing, seemingly engaged in some fun game.

Fortunately, thanks to Jiang Jun's specially made "Guibuxu" shield, these commotions could not be heard outside.

Turmeric was awakened by the noise of his underlings. He rubbed his eyes, jumped down from his arms, and ran "tap tap tap" towards the greenhouse.

The ginger juice slid down and chased after it with its short legs.

The greenhouse suddenly became lively, with the sounds of Solomon's seal, turmeric, and ginger juice mingling together, creating a vibrant atmosphere.

Jiang Jun stood at the door for a while, but didn't go in. He leaned against the door frame, listening to the little ones making a ruckus, a slight smile on his lips.

The night breeze blew in through the window, carrying the warmth of early autumn.

He turned and walked back to his study, casually placing the newly acquired strange objects on the table. He sat down in a chair, closed his eyes, and let out a long breath.

On the desk, a "Red Lotus of Karmic Fire" burns quietly, emitting abundant spiritual energy, connecting with the surrounding rituals, and subtly protecting the entire self-built house.

This was his backup plan: if Qin Jun stayed in the house and behaved himself, he wouldn't be provoked. But if he harbored malicious intentions, he would be consumed by karmic fire and die a calamity.

If other strange phenomena cause trouble and endanger the tenants in the building, the "Red Lotus of Karmic Fire" will also be activated.

After all, this building was an inheritance left to him by his parents, and most of the tenants were longtime neighbors with whom he got along fairly well. Unless things became unavoidable, he would do his best to preserve it.

He looked out the window: "In the end, the karmic fire wasn't even needed, and you stole the credit!"

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