This time, what Zhang Yan saw was very different from the last two times. Instead of a group of living people, he saw a group of Demons.
The Demons were all in human form, prostrating themselves in worship of a Greater Demon. Although the person they were worshipping was different, and the ritual they used was different from what he had seen before, it was fundamentally the same.
"So, it really is him," he thought.
By now, he was sure that this was what Jizhuang Daoren was doing.
It also confirmed his suspicions that severing the Daoist magic to prevent that entity from returning had not been his true goal. Everything he had done had been to make a big deal out of it.
However, the Demons in human form were a bit strange. In the past, most high-grade Daoists had been Human Cultivators. That was because the human body was the most suitable form for Daoist cultivation. However, after the Daoist magic was severed, there was no need for Demons to assume human form. Therefore, such a method seemed unnecessary.
Furthermore, Ji Zhuang could easily come up with a set of rules that would make it easier for the Demons to prostrate themselves in worship. In fact, he could even use a different method, which would make it less likely that he would reveal himself.
After a moment's thought, he came to a conclusion.
Although Dao techniques were extinct now, that was only done by the Lotus of Good Fortune. What was broken was only a minor Dao. The true Dao actually did not change much. Even Deity Refinement cultivators could be considered as people who pursued Dao. They were also pursuing Dao themselves, so how could there be any change?
The human form was the most compatible with the fundamental nature of the Great Dao. That was why it had been the easiest for living people to reach the higher realms. Although Outsiders and Demons were innately powerful, few were able to pluck high-grade Dao Fruits.
From what he could tell, none of the Fellow Daoists he had encountered were Demons.
From that, it seemed that Jizhuang Daoren had a profound reason for doing this. Although the method seemed simple, it actually led to a Great Dao.
As for who the ritual was worshipping, it didn't matter. Whether it was an Immortal or a Devil-God, it was all for the sake of helping living beings pass the test of understanding, and then guiding them to assume human form. Once they passed the initial stage, they would be able to control the more complicated ritual.
The various sects and clans of the Mountain and Sea Realm used all sorts of magical techniques to give their disciples of the younger generation divine abilities and magical power. However, they were all minor Daos. Although they could live forever, and could wield powerful divine abilities, such methods were completely unrelated to the great Dao.
If Ji Zhuang's method were to be passed down and spread throughout the worlds, it would very likely fill the gap left behind by the retreat of Dao Laws.
He wasn't sure what Ji Zhuang wanted to do, but from these traces and his own senses, he was sure that it had something to do with him finding his Weili.
Thus, he had to find a way to delay this matter. From what had happened to Creation Pauline, he could tell that once she regained her power, she would no longer speak nicely to you. Instead, she would use force to oppress you.
However, it was not appropriate to obstruct him on the surface, so he should fight against him on Dao techniques.
After a moment's thought, he decided that it would be best to create a magical incantation that he could release into the world of mortals to be cultivated.
Originally, he had created a technique that didn't require any external objects to cultivate. However, it wasn't a complete technique. Before coming to the Mountain and Sea Realm, he had only created it up to the Meridian Opening stage. If Cultivators followed this technique, then they would have to continue on the Dao of Energy. Therefore, it couldn't be considered a true Daoist magic.
Later, he had created a new technique, but at that time, his cultivation base was insufficient. At the most, the technique had reached the Heavenly Passage stage, and was unable to advance any further. Therefore, he hadn't been able to truly use it. Furthermore, the descent of Good Fortune Pauline's Weili had also cut it off.
However, he could still create a new technique. It only took a single thought for him to create a new magical incantation that was many times more profound than the one he had created before. However, he still felt that it was lacking something, which meant that it must be flawed.
But then again, having flaws was actually a good thing. That way, Jizhuang Daoren wouldn't pay too much attention to it. Furthermore, he could always make up for the flaws in it in the future.
With that thought in mind, he willed a huge rock to appear in front of him. As he watched, numerous runes began to appear on the surface of the rock. The rock trembled, then shattered into countless fragments that scattered throughout the Heavens.
As for whether or not Jizhuang Daoren would use Good Fortune Pauline to sever this Daoist magic, he didn't think it was very likely.
This was because he, the Heavenly Chariot Lord Bu Xu, was trying to implement a new technique in his own territory. It didn't involve the other worlds, so there was no reason for anyone to interfere.
Furthermore, if someone dared to do so, then he would incite the Weili in Bu Xu's Heavenly Chariot Lands, as well as the other Good Fortune Lands, and call upon all of his fellow Daoists to fight back.
In that case, the previous agreement would be completely overturned. It wasn't hard for Ji Zhuang to predict that this would happen. He was a man who abided by the rules, and wouldn't lose sight of the bigger picture because of a small mistake.
Having done all of that, he continued to sit in the hall, paying attention to any changes that might occur in the Desolation. However, it was at this point that he suddenly sensed something, and couldn't help but smile.
Not long after, Zhang Chan entered the hall from outside. He was very happy as he bowed and said, "Greetings, Old Master. When I heard Old Master's call, I immediately came over."
Zhang Yan smiled and said, "You go to Zihong's place for a while. Tell him that I know what he's up to. Tell him to be at ease and act boldly. There's no need to worry too much. Once you're there, you can stay by his side and work for him. "
With that, Zhang Chan excitedly made his way to the Mountain and Sea Realm.
In the Yaoyin Clan, after Wei Zihong received the report from his subordinate, he took it very seriously. There was an urgent reason why the Eastern Wastelands was so popular with the Demons and Outsiders.
Over the past thousands of years, the Daoist cultivators and the Mystic cultivators had joined forces to hunt them down. Although the Demons and Outsiders had retreated into the depths of the Wastelands, that was because the Dao had enough power to suppress them. If the Outsiders knew that the Daoist magic had declined, and that the Cultivators had left the world, the Dao would no longer be able to suppress them, and they would most likely make a comeback.
There was no need to talk about anything else. The Yaoyin Clan was already showing signs of this. A few days ago, a few Demonic cultivators from the Lower Sect had spread the news that the Daoist magic had been severed to the Clan, and they had already been executed by the sect.
He laughed coldly. These Demonic cultivators had always been well-behaved, but now that the situation had changed, they immediately had their own ideas. He didn't know whether to call them stupid or ignorant. Did they really think that the Daoist magic had been severed, that the Cultivators would have no more methods to deal with them?
In his opinion, he had to ruthlessly suppress the idea that the Demonic cultivators had Just Now and Just Now. "It seems I can use the method I came up with earlier," he thought.
Before stepping into the mortal shedding process, he had cultivated the Myriad Origins Transformation Art, which had been passed down to him by Patriarch Tai Heng. It was a technique that used the blood of a True Dragon to cultivate. After he had severed his mortal shedding, his understanding of the technique deepened.
If the blood of a True Dragon could be used by humans, then the blood of a Demon or Devil could also be used, although the effects would be different.
If he could create a technique that could steal the quintessence of the Demons and Devils and use it for himself, then not only would he be able to keep the Outsiders in check, but he would also be able to benefit the Dao.
Ever since the Grand Competition of the Mountain and Sea Realm, the connection between the Heavens and the Myriad Realms had grown more frequent. His vision was no longer focused on the Mountain and Sea Realm, but rather, on the Dao.
Therefore, according to his plan, this technique would not only be used within the Mountain and Sea Realm, but would also be used throughout the Heavens and the Myriad Realms. At the same time, he would be able to spread the name of the Bright Nether Bloodline, and even the Yaoyin Clan.
However, this was a very important matter, especially since there were so many Outsiders in the Myriad Realms. It would be difficult for him to take care of all of them by himself. The best thing to do would be to find other members of his sect to study the technique together, and then discuss it with the Sect Leaders of the various sects.
While he was trying to figure out the technique, a disciple came to report that Zhang Chan was requesting an audience. Knowing that Zhang Chan wouldn't be fine, he immediately said, "Invite him in."
As soon as Zhang Chan entered, he clasped his hands and said, "Greetings, Elder Brother Wei."
Wei Zihong returned the greeting with a smile. "Aren't you practicing cultivation on the Heavenly Star? I've heard that you're quite free and unfettered. What brings you to my place?"
Zhang Chan said, "I'm here on orders from my master to deliver a message."
Wei Zihong's expression immediately turned serious. "What message does Master have for me?"
Zhang Chan said, "Master says that if you have something you need to do, you can do it boldly. There's no need to have any misgivings. I'll stay here to help you, Elder Brother."
Wei Zihong's spirits rose. "So this was all within Master's expectations. With Master's protection, I can do as I please."
In the southernmost part of the Eastern Wastelands, in the Sea Sinking Mountains.
More than ten large clans lived here, led by the Gao, Qing, and He Clans. There were roughly a million of them, which was quite a large population in such a remote area.
These people were not natives of the Eastern Barren. Their ancestors were people from the nine cities of the Qincang School. However, they were chased out because they made a mistake.
Back then, there were not just one or two people who were chased out, but several clans. After this generation was chased out, because they could not stay near the Northern Cold Abyss, nor could they join any Mountain Sea Sect, they chose to migrate to the Eastern Barren. They knew some breathing techniques, and exchanged their savings for cultivation techniques from some small sects. For thousands of years, there would occasionally be one or two grand cultivators, and they could be considered to have gained a foothold in the Southern Barren.
However, as their cultivation techniques were cut off, these large clans began to feel uneasy. The seaside was not like the inland of the Eastern Barren. There were all kinds of demonic fishes and demonic birds. They could still fight against this generation of people who were proficient in cultivation techniques, but what about the next generation? Wouldn't they only be food for the demons?
Just as the upper echelons of the various clans were worried, the fishermen fished out some broken stones from the sea. They looked like they had fallen from a cliff somewhere, but they were covered with strange characters. The bow of the boat felt that they were extraordinary, so it was brought back to the clan.
After all, the ancestors of the various clans were from the nine cities, so they were also knowledgeable. At a glance, they recognized that it was an erosion rune. They suspected that it was related to the great sects of the nine continents, so they ordered people to fish again. After half a year, they fished out hundreds of fragments, and finally put them together to form a stone tablet that was about ten feet tall.
What was strange was that after this object was put together, it would repair the damage on its own, and finally become one.
The upper echelons of the various clans believed that this object was extraordinary, and they even looked for people who understood erosion runes to decipher it. However, there was no result. Over time, they lost interest in it, and no longer paid attention to it.
For more than ten years, there was no movement from this object, and it was gradually forgotten. Until one day, a group of children went to play behind the mountain. One of them, surnamed Gao, lost his way and was separated from the others. Unknowingly, he walked in front of a cave. At this time, it happened to be sunrise. He saw light coming out of the cave, and out of curiosity, he walked in.
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