The cultivator in white was an evil god. Although he learned the Dao of a cultivator, he did not have the emotional reactions of a mortal, nor did he have the thoughts of honor and disgrace. When he heard Zhengqing describing him as a speck of dust that could be easily removed, he was not angry at all. Instead, he admitted, "You are indeed very powerful, which is why I did not dare to meet you face to face.
Since you can block me, I believe you have seen through my understanding of Dao. You are right, I can't defeat you with these Dao techniques, so I can only return to my original form. However, I was fortunate enough to see so many wonderful techniques, but I don't want to give up just like that. "
Daoist Zhengqing did not make a move immediately. Instead, he stood in the void and looked at him, as if he was waiting for his choice.
Light flashed around the white-robed cultivator's body a few times, and wisps of white smoke drifted out from his body. The white smoke condensed together to form the vague shape of a white-robed little boy.
When the child was pulled out from his body, it seemed that the Dao Arts that he had glimpsed were also peeled off at the same time. He could no longer maintain his original appearance and gradually turned into a huge monster that seemed to be made up of countless limbs and internal organs twisted together. There were eyes of different sizes on it, and it looked abnormally ferocious and strange.
Lin Tingzhi and the others saw this scene through the water curtain, and they were all calm. However, the disciples at the outer edge of the platform were not so calm. Although they did not see this scene, they were all agitated, and there was anger in their chests.
On the other hand, the deities who were further away started to feel dizzy. Even their appearances started to change. It was as if they were changing into the Evil God's appearance.
When Lin Tingzhi saw this, he picked up the jade mallet and knocked on the small chime hanging beside him. With a long and clear sound, everyone became clear-headed, and the changes in the deities were also suppressed.
In the void, Daoist Zhengqing looked at the huge evil god above, and said calmly, "Is that all?"
He did not continue to wait. He stood motionless, and the clear light that originally enveloped his body spread outwards. At first, it was just a cluster of stars, but after a few breaths, the surrounding void turned from dark to clear and bright. It was as if it had always been like this, but he had removed the original darkness.
Within this boundless light, it was as if nothing other than him could exist within it. The stars shattered into powder and then turned into nothingness.
Lin Tingzhi and the others were originally watching the scene through the water curtain, but at this moment, the curtain seemed to be unable to withstand the light and collapsed.
He was not surprised at all. He turned around and said, "Since the Zhengqing Daoist has made a move, he must be confident. Let's wait for the Zhengqing Daoist's report. I'll have to trouble you to keep an eye on Zhan Kong."
Daoist Zhan Kong nodded in agreement.
The Evil God was exposed to the bright light, and its body melted like snow. Although it did not have the Dao, it still knew how to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. As if it was diving, it sank into the depths of the void and came out from the other end of the void. However, when it poked its head out, it realized that the top of its head was still filled with that boundless clear light.
It could not help but retreat again. However, no matter where it escaped, it would encounter this light. It was as if the void had been twisted. This light was still spreading towards the depths of the void, and it seemed to be everywhere. It sealed off all its escape routes, and there was nowhere for it to go.
Its body melted and collapsed under the illumination of the light. However, it seemed to be unwilling to die just like that. Countless limbs extended towards Daoist Zhengqing. However, halfway through, they collapsed and disappeared into nothingness.
Daoist Zhengqing stood in place, and his face was expressionless. He only looked at this scene indifferently. When the Evil God's light had completely disappeared, the clear light on his body retracted, and the void dimmed again.
He raised his head and looked. The white-clothed boy that the Evil God had split into had disappeared without a trace before he made his move. It seemed that there was a higher level of power behind it that had moved it away.
However, this had nothing to do with him. The Evil God's original body had been eliminated by him, and he had completed what he came to do.
He raised his head, and an oval-shaped shadow appeared above him. With a flash of golden light, it disappeared from where it was.
In the Shouzheng Palace, Zhang Yu was in the hall deducing magical powers. He only left his shadow in the Daoist Palace to continue refining magic tools.
On this day, Daoist Ming Zhou came to the hall and said that he had received Xuanting's imperial edict to bestow this time's Xuan Rations Technique.
Zhang Yu's shadow came out and received the imperial edict. He saw that there were a total of three hundred and twenty Xuan Rations and a number of Spirit-Activating Pills. He kept these things and asked, "Daoist Ming Zhou, did you catch the Evil God?"
Daoist Ming Zhou said, "I was just about to tell Shouzheng about this. The Evil God was eliminated by Exalted Zhengqing half a day ago. This battle can be considered as a success."
Zhang Yu couldn't help but nod. Zhengqing's cultivation was very high, and with Xuanting's help, this result was not surprising. He asked for a few more details, and let Ming Zhou leave.
After returning to the palace, he thought back to what had happened and realized that even though Daoist Zheng Qing had performed such a meritorious service, Xuan Ting had not given him any title. He had only given him some profound rations.
In fact, those who understood this action understood that Zhengqing and Xuanting still had different opinions on some matters. It was just that he was needed now, so he used him. However, as long as he didn't give up, Xuanting wouldn't truly accept him.
He thought that this was the right thing to do.
Even if Cen Chuan, Mei Shang, and the others didn't change their Dao, it wouldn't be a problem for them to obtain a status in Xuanting. However, Daoist Zhengqing's cultivation was very high. If he joined Xuanting, once his cultivation improved, he might be able to ascend to the position of Xuanting. At that time, this person might use his own Dao to influence Xuanting's decisions.
However, his biggest enemies were still Shangchen and the Huanyang school that was about to return. Before these two enemies were eliminated, everything else could be put aside.
After he thought about it, he continued to refine magic tools.
Two months passed by in a flash.
On the platform outside Shangchen's Rainbow Hall, Guyang, Tian Hong, and Lingdu appeared together.
The smoke-like light in the big formation in front of the hall became more and more solid. It was like a river flowing down from the distant horizon. The movement became louder and louder. There was a rumbling sound that shook Tianyuan.
After a long time, the river of light slowly surged. However, at a certain moment, it suddenly stopped. A pillar of light that reached the heavens appeared in the formation. All of the thunder, rain, and fog disappeared without a trace. Then, a blurry figure appeared on the formation plate. This figure gradually solidified and turned into a young Daoist with a tall and straight body.
This Daoist shook his sleeves and walked out of the light. He bowed to the three people and said, "Ying Chong greets the three Supreme Venerables."
At this time, Lingdu Daoist picked up a branch and dipped it in some Clear Spirit Water from a golden bottle at the side. Then, he sprinkled it toward Ying Chong.
Ying Chong stood motionless, allowing the water droplets to fall on his body.
This water was Clear Spirit Water. It could calm the mind and get rid of the outside world. It could prevent Void Restoration cultivators from being contaminated by the outside world during the process of reforming their bodies after entering the world. However, if there was a hindrance, there would be abnormalities on the person's body.
However, when the water fell on his body, Ying Chong's expression was calm. His breath was pure, just like before.
When Gu Yangzi saw this, he opened his mouth and said, "Friend Ying, we have been waiting for you for a long time."
Ying Chong said, "Sorry to trouble the three Supreme Venerables to wait for me. I felt the call of Qi. Ying Chong knew that it must be the three Supreme Venerables' plan. Hence, I followed along and returned. However, I wonder how the situation is now?"
Lingdu Daoist raised his hand and sent a jade talisman over. When the talisman reached the outside, it turned into a ball of brilliant Qi. Daoist Ying Chong received it into his mind. Instantly, he understood everything that had happened in the past few days.
Daoist Tian Hong stood on the stage and looked down. He said, "Friend Ying, we still need you to help us with the planning. However, since you have just returned, it is inevitable that you will be distracted. Why don't you settle your mind first? Since you have not returned for a long time, there must be many things in the Dao Palace that you have to deal with. We will discuss with you again in two days."
Ying Chong bowed again and said, "Thank you for your understanding, Supreme Venerables."
Guyang and the other two Supreme Venerables gave him a few more instructions and asked him to leave.
Ying Chong left the Rainbow Hall and returned to his own Dao Palace.
However, his body in this world had to be reconstructed. He needed to be in harmony with the heaven and earth again. Hence, he did not choose to teleport directly. Instead, he used an ordinary escape method.
Not long after, he returned to the front of the Dao Palace. At this time, he heard the disciples and servants in the hall discussing something. His heart was slightly moved. He landed and walked towards the hall.
When the servants saw his return, they were surprised and happy. They bowed and greeted him. Some of them called him Grandmaster, and some of them said that their master had returned.
Ying Chong summoned a disciple who was close to him and said, "I heard all of you whispering just now. What were you talking about?"
The disciple replied, "Grandmaster, for some reason, there have been servants in the Dao Palace saying that they saw a boy in white playing there. However, there is no such person in the Dao Palace. At first, I thought it was a joke. However, after a few people saw him, they said that this boy sometimes passed through the hall during the day. Sometimes, he would play in the courtyard alone at night. Some of the senior brothers wanted to catch him, but every time a servant saw him, he would disappear."
Ying Chong was deep in thought. He said, "I understand. You may go."
After he dismissed the disciples, he went to the back of the hall alone. Just as he stepped into the courtyard, he saw a Xiao Tong in white running around. However, he did not make a sound when he moved. It was as if he did not see him.
He looked at him for a few times and walked over. He asked, "Why are you here?"
The Xiao Tong in white stopped and looked over in confusion.
Ying Chong looked at him for a few times and nodded. He said, "I see."
He reached out and gently brushed the top of the Xiao Tong's head. The latter was in a daze at first. Then, his eyes became much clearer.
Ying Chong said to him, "You will follow me from now on. Tell others that you are my new disciple. You must not reveal your identity."
The Xiao Tong in white moved his eyes. He bowed to Ying Chong and said, "Yes, Master."
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