Novel-X #670 - Xuan Yunzi
#670 - Xuan Yunzi
Hearing the old Taoist's words, the players couldn't help but feel a little nervous.
After all, after Lin Yu's explanation, they all knew that Xie Chong's remains were the key to breaking this [instance]. Although they didn't know what it was for yet, it was definitely of great use.
And this old Taoist came for Xie Chong's remains… he was definitely not just a random native of the Prison Mountain Realm passing by, but a character strongly related to their completion of this [instance].
Although the old Taoist showed off some skills and techniques of the Taiqing Sect, the disciples of the "famous and upright" sects in the Prison Mountain Realm were relatively trustworthy.
But if the other party was related to Xie Chong's remains, in addition to considering the other party's character, they would probably have to consider the other party's "position."
The 'Free Alliance' and 'Order' could cooperate fully when their positions were close, which also meant that although the old Taoist was an upright person, he might stand on the opposite side due to different positions.
Seeing the six people's vigilant expressions, the old Taoist smiled and said, "You chivalrous people don't need to worry too much. Although I recognize these remains, I have no intention of coveting them… It is true that there have been rumors in the Jianghu recently that 'obtaining the remains of the Saber Devil can directly lead to the Dao realm', but I, as a direct descendant of the Taiqing Sect, have been cultivating for seventy years and living in seclusion for seventy years, and am already in the realm of a half-step Grandmaster. How could I be moved by these rumors?"
Among the players, the only one who could communicate with this old Taoist was naturally Lin Yu.
And Lin Yu did faintly figure out the old Taoist's position.
"This old Taoist of the Taiqing Sect is implying something. He should have also noticed the anomalies in Double Saw Mountain and the surrounding spider silk and spider demons, but he still reminds us that these remains will attract disaster…"
"Combining his identity as a member of the Taiqing Sect and the position he showed just now…"
Lin Yu's mind moved, knowing what image and position he should use to communicate with the other party.
He looked at the old Taoist and cupped his hands.
"Senior, I naturally know the special characteristics of Xie Chong's remains when I carry them—I am well aware that they will attract demonic anomalies and be coveted by those with ulterior motives."
"But Xie Chong's remains do contain secrets that are useful to me… But I am not interested in those rumors of 'directly entering the Dao realm' in the Jianghu. The most useful thing about Xie Chong's remains for me… is that I plan to use them to deal with a powerful demon."
Hearing this, the old Taoist carefully sized up Lin Yu: "Little friend is truly chivalrous and righteous… But how can Xie Chong's remains be used to deal with demons, and which demon do you plan to deal with?"
Although the old Taoist still had a smile on his face when he spoke, the smile in his words had diminished a lot.
"Although I live in seclusion in the mountains, I am still a member of the Taiqing Sect. I still have an unshirkable duty to eliminate demons and defend the Dao—if little friend is willing, I cannot but help."
Hearing this, Lin Yu cupped his hands at the old Taoist: "Senior is kind, but that demon is extraordinarily powerful and its whereabouts are uncertain. I only know that it is lurking in Double Saw Mountain nearby. It is a spider demon. The spiders and spider silk in Double Saw Mountain and the surrounding area were its work just now. I still don't know its specific whereabouts."
Hearing Lin Yu say this, the old Taoist finally showed a look of understanding, completely put away his smile, bowed, and said solemnly.
"This little friend has indeed come for the 'Thousand-Eyed Thousand-Silk Demon Lord'. I, Xuanyunzi, am extremely impressed," he cupped his hands and said, "The world is going downhill. I see that little friend is not a disciple of the Daoist sect, yet you still have this chivalrous heart and take it upon yourself to eliminate demons and defend the Dao, even taking the initiative to seek out powerful demons. It is truly gratifying."
As the old Taoist spoke, Lin Yu waved his hand.
"Daoist priest, there is no need to say these polite words. I just heard you call that spider demon the 'Thousand-Eyed Thousand-Silk Demon Lord'. It seems that you recognize the demon's origins… I don't know much about this demon. I only investigated that it is wreaking havoc here and has been dormant for a long time, so please enlighten me."
The old Taoist of the Taiqing Sect nodded.
"Little friend has asked the right person. Half of the reason why I have been living in seclusion in this mountain for these years and not traveling around is because of this demon."
"This Thousand-Eyed Thousand-Silk Demon Lord is a demon that suddenly appeared in the Fire Hell of the Prison Mountain Realm hundreds of years ago. As you can see from its title of Demon Lord, this spider demon once caused great disasters and was notorious in the Two Mountains and Six Hells. Countless innocent people have died at its hands, and I am afraid that there are hundreds of experts who died trying to subdue it… In the end, it was suppressed by the former ancestor of my Taiqing Sect."
"But this demon is too special and powerful. Even the experts of the Taiqing Sect during its heyday could not completely obliterate it, and could only suppress it in the depths of the Fire Hell… But over the years, this demon has never given up trying to see the light of day again. It has been dormant and accumulating strength, preparing to break the seal in one fell swoop and wreak havoc on the world again."
"Now that you can see its spider silk and descendant demons appearing in this Double Saw Mountain, it means… that the seal of that year has indeed loosened and become ineffective."
Hearing what the old Taoist Xuanyunzi said, Lin Yu asked with some confusion.
"If that's the case, why doesn't the Taiqing Sect send someone to reinforce the seal?"
"Daoist Xuanyunzi, excuse my rudeness… Although senior looks like you have deep Daoist cultivation, it is still a bit difficult to suppress this terrifying demon with your own strength, right?"
Hearing Lin Yu's question, Xuanyunzi was not annoyed, but sighed and said.
"Indeed, although I have been cultivating the Dao for a hundred years and practicing hard for half my life, I am still far inferior to this demon, which can already be called a 'Demon Lord'."
"But now I can only guard this demon with my own strength, and it is already a last resort."
"Although the Taiqing Sect is still one of the Four Great Daoist Sects, it is no longer the leader of the Daoist sects during its heyday. This spider demon was extremely fierce in those years, so the formations, talismans, and incantations used to seal it were the most exquisite and superior. Many of them have been lost now. If we rashly repair the original formation, it may even backfire and may even destroy the original formation that is still in operation and render it completely ineffective."
As the old Taoist spoke, Lin Yu nodded.
He could understand what Xuanyunzi said—although a program is not working well, it can still run now, so it is best not to touch it for now.
Especially if this program was left by a technical expert during the company's rise, and no one can understand it now.
But…
"Since the formation cannot be maintained, you should send more people over to help. Why are you leaving Daoist priest alone to guard it?"
"This is a long story," Xuanyunzi sighed again, "Please go to my Taoist temple for a while and let me tell you all the ins and outs!"