I Possess a Scroll of Demon-Subduing Records

It's no wonder everyone's been so busy lately that you've forgotten the most important things about yourselves.

The Buddhist sect has persecuted our fellow Taoists, yet no reasonable explanation has been given. The culprit who murdered two successive leaders of Longhu Mountain is still at large.

As members of Longhu Mountain, don't you care at all? Aren't you angry?

If that's the case, then Longhu Mountain is already dead.

Zi Daoren's indignant words instantly ignited the emotions of the crowd.

Indeed, the previous grudges with Buddhism have been left unresolved.

Buddhism continued to develop, but its flourishing momentum came to an abrupt halt due to Xiao Zhao's rapid death.

This also led to a slight easing of the conflict between Buddhism and Taoism.

Following this trend, perhaps by resolving the issue of the true murderer, the conflict between Buddhism and Taoism can be avoided.

Zi Daoren certainly wouldn't let this situation develop, so at this point, he quickly spread the word about hatred again.

Although Taoist disciples are supposed to be quiet and inactive, they are not stubborn and inflexible. When someone bullies them, how can they not fight back?

Seeing the crowd's excited reaction, Zi Daoren knew he had succeeded halfway.

"Very good, as long as the people's hearts are not lost, we still have a chance."

Now is the time when Buddhism's fortune is strong, which is the will of Heaven. However, we Taoist disciples have never liked fighting and have never bothered Buddhism in any way.

However, the Buddhist sect intends to take this opportunity to exterminate our Taoist sect. How can our Taoist sect submit to slaughter?

Since the Buddhist sect thinks we're easy to bully, we'll show them our weapons and let those bald monks know what's what!

"Let the bald monk know what's what!"

The elders of Longhu Mountain quickly echoed their patriarch's words, which inspired the young disciples to shout enthusiastically, their voices resounding throughout the surrounding area.

A newly opened temple in Jiangzhou, which wasn't far from Longhu Mountain, panicked upon hearing the commotion.

This is no longer the small-scale brawl that Zhang Lingxiu had back then.

This is the whole of Longhu Mountain shouting slogans, which means the entire Taoist sect in the south is about to cause trouble.

If things move in the south, things might move in the north too.

At that time, Buddhism may not be able to withstand Taoism.

Lin Yi pretended to be a Mr. Nan Guo in the crowd, moving his mouth as if to say something, but without making a sound.

He couldn't help but ponder. He had thought that since the Purple Daoist was from heaven, he should be in the same group as the Buddhas who came to earth. Now it seemed that they were probably in competition with each other.

The conflict between the human realm and the celestial realm may not be a two-way battle, but rather a three-way battle between humans, gods, and Buddhas.

Of course, it is possible that gods and Buddhas might unite under certain conditions, but at present, they are clearly acting independently.

There was just one thing Lin Yi couldn't quite understand.

He witnessed Yan Qingqiu committing murder firsthand, which suggests that Yan Qingqiu also intended to instigate a conflict between Buddhism and Taoism.

Yan Qingqiu's attempt to defy the heavens suggests a natural incompatibility with the celestial beings.

Since their positions are different, why do they do the same thing?

Lin Yi couldn't help but scratch his head. Could it be that Buddhism was a camp that everyone wanted to fight?

Zi Daoren is quite easy to understand, but Yan Qingqiu is a mystery; no one knows what she's thinking or what she's going to do.

He might understand when the truth is revealed in the future, but by then, it will be too late to understand.

Lin Yi thought he would find another time to have a good talk with Yan Qingqiu. He would try to cooperate rather than confront each other, and be friends rather than enemies.

Lin Yi is also out of time now. If he doesn't step in soon, Zi Daoren will have completed his war mobilization and officially launched his attack on Buddhism.

However, before Lin Yi made his move, he suddenly thought about it and realized that he seemed to be helping Buddhism every time.

The last time they were about to fight, he destroyed Zhang Lingxiu. This time they're about to fight again; he destroyed Zhang Chengye and is now going to destroy Zi Daoren.

"Could I have been tricked by the Buddhist sect?"

Lin Yi pondered for a moment, and couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine.

Of course, no matter how terrifying it is to think about, Zi Daoren is going to die today.

"Fellow Daoists, are you willing to join me and, with the passion in our hearts, forge a path to survival for the Daoist sect?"

Master Zi was giving a passionate speech, but before anyone else could answer, a voice that resounded throughout Longhu Mountain answered him.

"No!"

"???"

Everyone present was shocked. Where did this troublemaker come from?

They instinctively looked towards Lin Yi, just as he stepped forward. His white Taoist robe slowly changed, and the spell he had cast on his face dissipated, revealing his exceptionally handsome features.

Some elders of Longhu Mountain still remembered this appearance. Isn't this the ruthless person who killed Zhang Lingxiu back then?

Why is he here again?

The elders were a little flustered for a moment, but the thought of their ancestor made them feel much more at ease.

No matter how fierce Lin Yi is, can he defeat the patriarch?

Little did they know that the true patriarch's hair was already several feet tall, while the newly arrived fake patriarch was trembling in fear.

He was completely unaware when Lin Yi hid, but the moment Lin Yi appeared, he trembled all over.

He knew very well what this meant.

The last time he fought Lin Yi, he didn't feel particularly threatened. He had a clear understanding that the odds of their fight were roughly 40/60, with him at 40% and Lin Yi at 60%. If the fight continued, he would definitely die and Lin Yi would live.

However, he can definitely cause Lin Yi some trouble.

This is also why Zi Daoren decisively abandoned his clone.

If you can't escape, if you can't win, then just die.

But this time it's different.

Not only could he not escape or defeat Lin Yi, he also lacked the ability to cause Lin Yi even the slightest trouble.

He even sensed a hint of immortal aura emanating from Lin Yi, which caused Zi Daoren's mentality to collapse.

how can that be possible?

How could Lin Yi possibly become an immortal?

At this crucial moment, how could the celestial realm possibly allow mortals to become immortals?

Becoming an immortal is not simply a matter of cultivating to a certain level or gaining a deep understanding of the Dao. The Purple Daoist comes from the upper realm and knows more about the secrets of the lower realm.

After the Qin Dynasty, only people from the Four Immortal Realms could become immortals; there were no immortals among the cultivators outside of the Four Immortal Realms.

Is it because independent practitioners cannot find a suitable place to cultivate?

Are all those cultivators not intelligent enough?

No, neither. Cultivation sites are hard to find, but the world is vast, and places rich in spiritual energy can definitely be found with a little effort, and they are often unclaimed lands.

With such a large number of independent cultivators, there are bound to be a few exceptionally talented ones.

Without exception, none of them achieved immortality, simply because of their social status.

Those who are not among the Four Great Immortal Realms cannot become immortals.

Ascension to immortality requires passing the test of heavenly tribulation, which is presided over by a true god.

Those who know their origins can easily overcome the tribulation of ascension to immortality, as long as their cultivation is sufficient, or even if their cultivation is not quite sufficient.

Those without status or position, no matter how high their cultivation or how deep their understanding of the Heavenly Dao, cannot pass the Heavenly Tribulation.

To die under the heavenly tribulation is the only outcome.

The number of places for ascension to immortality is fixed and allocated to the four immortal realms, allowing them to share the spoils.

However, when it comes to the struggle for destiny, no one in the mortal realm can become an immortal. Once one becomes an immortal, it means possessing the power to contend with the gods. Even though the four great immortal realms have already submitted, the celestial realm is worried that they might not see reality clearly, let alone a mortal who could very well become an enemy.

It can be said that Lin Yi is the least likely person to appear.

But the ethereal aura he exuded was genuine, and the otherworldly grace he displayed in every gesture was also real.

Zi Daoren's worldview has collapsed.

How Lin Yi escaped from the Five Mountains Prison was not as important as becoming an immortal.

"How did you become an immortal? Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

Upon seeing Lin Yi appear, Zi Daoren already knew he was doomed, which is why he was filled with fear and dread.

This time, he didn't even leave himself a backup plan.

In the end, he was careless. He thought Lin Yi was trapped and that his own cultivation was higher. But Lin Yi was not trapped and his strength had reached an exaggerated level, making him unable to resist.

"Stop talking nonsense. Are you going to reveal your true form yourself, or do you want me to tear your mask off in public?"

Lin Yi did not intend to reveal the details of his tribulation. Although revealing them might scare Zi Daoren to death, there was no need to show off like that.

When the Taoist priests of Longhu Mountain saw a person suddenly appear and confront their patriarch, who was quite frightened, they naturally stepped forward to protect him. However, none of them dared to make the first move against Lin Yi.

Lin Yi's words also revealed his thoughts to Zi Daoren.

Lin Yi not only wanted to kill him, but also wanted to expose his identity.

Since that's the case, he might as well use this to make Lin Yi hated by all the Taoist sects in the world.

Even if Lin Yi were to embark on a path of opposing the Heavenly Dao, he would still be destined to fail to gain the support of the Daoist sect.

Knowing he was going to die, the Purple Daoist felt no burden. He acted like a madman and said, "Are you someone sent by the Buddhist sect? Using your status as an immortal to bully mortals? Even if you kill me, millions of Daoist disciples will not be deceived by you, and those with blood in their veins will not submit to you!"

Lin Yi: "..."

It's disgusting that they pulled this stunt on me even as they were dying.

But Lin Yi didn't care about that. All he cared about was the Taoist Master Zi's cultivation level.

The Purple Daoist's true form also has 15,000 years of cultivation, and that's the undiminished kind. After killing him, Lin Yi's cultivation will reach 115,000 years.

It sounds amazing!

Moreover, having solved such a major threat, what more could you ask for?