Chapter 190: Chapter 92: Demon-Slaying and Defending the Dao

Ye Jingyu heard the words, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

Clearly, Li Jizhou’s question indicated his acknowledgment.

So he no longer pretended and honestly said, “Back then, I chose the purple jade token, and then I arrived at the main peak of the Thunder Flame Sect, the Purple Sky Peak!

With my sincere effort, I earned the recognition of Purple Sky True Monarch,

bestowed with a magnificent opportunity, allowing my cultivation to progress rapidly.”

“The opportunity bestowed by Purple Sky True Monarch!” Li Jizhou raised his brow upon hearing this.

He never imagined Ye Jingyu’s fortune would be so extraordinary,

Back then, obtaining the Celestial Pure Water, a Core Formation spiritual object from a lady in red, already made him feel deeply blessed,

but now, compared to Ye Jingyu, it’s a world of difference.

Then Li Jizhou looked at Ye Jingyu inquisitively, “The ’Nine Nether Demon Skill’?”

“Of course not, that demonic skill is merely a clue from the True Monarch!” Mentioning the Nine Nether Demon Skill, a trace of anger appeared on Ye Jingyu’s face.

Li Jizhou nodded slightly,

at the Feihong Immortal Manor, when Ye Jingyu appeared, Li Jizhou had Bai Yi sense him.

In Ye Jingyu’s Dantian, there was indeed no trace of True Flame.

However, this only made Li Jizhou more puzzled.

“A clue?”

“A clue to trace the Demon Dao!”

“Demon Dao?” Li Jizhou narrowed his eyes, and the discrepancy from his previous assumptions grew greater.

“Indeed, the fall of the Thunder Flame Sect back then was due to the Demon Dao.” Ye Jingyu admitted frankly.

Li Jizhou’s eyebrows slightly furrowed.

When it comes to the Demon Dao, the most famous would be the Nine Sects of the Demon Dao.

However, the Nine Sects of the Demon Dao have been gone for thousands of years.

According to records, about three thousand years ago, the Nine Sects of the Demon Dao emerged in the Qinzhou realm of the Central Domain, within a millennium, their notorious reputation shook the universe, but they didn’t expand into the core of the Central Domain where ancient noble families and Sacred Lands thrived, choosing to head south instead, eventually entering the cultivation realms of Yan and Wei Kingdoms.

Upon arriving in the Yan Kingdom, Li Jizhou researched various historical materials,

reconstructing the tragic scenes of those years.

Ultimately, the families of the Central Domain’s Sacred Lands took action, annihilating them.

The Profound Celestial Sect and the Carefree Palace of the Yan Kingdom also relinquished their ambitions for dominance after that, choosing to focus on self-preservation.

Historical records indicate that the Nine Sects of the Demon Dao are a thing of the past, buried in the river of time.

How are they now related to the fall of the Thunder Flame Sect?

Yu Ziyu’s statement eight years ago had no reason to deceive him, claiming it was the Shangguan family that sent people to destroy the Thunder Flame Sect at that time.

“Nurturing a Golden Corpse with a Spirit Vein… If it’s the Demon Dao, it would make sense, but if it is the Demon Dao, why didn’t the great powers of the Central Domain Sacred Lands take action?” Li Jizhou felt more and more that things were deep with mysteries.

“Please speak candidly!”

“The spirit of Purple Sky True Monarch said that the Demon Dao harbors great schemes, potentially bringing calamity to the world, needing thorough investigation, to be revealed to the public, and the clue is the ’Nine Nether Demon Skill’. My sincere effort was recognized, and I made a Heart Demon Vow to continue his will…” Ye Jingyu explained in detail how he obtained the opportunity, including how he was harmed by Master Qingmu afterwards.

“Eliminate demons and uphold the Dao!”

Li Jizhou’s gaze towards Ye Jingyu changed slightly.

According to Ye Jingyu, he obtained the opportunity from Thunder Flame Sect’s Nascent Soul True Monarch, made a serious vow to thoroughly investigate the calamity of the Demon Dao.

The ’Nine Nether Demon Skill’ wasn’t the opportunity; it was a clue.

But back then, being young, he was schemed against by Master Qingmu, not only causing Yang Yutong to be soul-searched and destroyed,

the demon skill stolen by him, and then he was framed for crimes, his father brutally killed, leading to a life on the run.

“Why are you looking for me?” Li Jizhou asked the question that had puzzled him for years.

“Because you, like me, obtained an opportunity from the Thunder Flame Sect, and should have also agreed to investigate the roots of the Demon Dao, after the events with Old Thief Qingmu, I no longer trust anyone else!” Ye Jingyu stated without hesitation.

“I see!” Li Jizhou instantly understood.

“Now, can you tell me what kind of opportunity you received?” Ye Jingyu looked at Li Jizhou with some anticipation, then added:

“Rest assured, I am now at the Middle Stage of Core Formation, and after experiencing life and death here, and obtaining extraordinary methods, I can counter-kill those in the Late Stage of Core Formation, I would never covet your opportunity, I simply want to confirm if you qualify to join me!”

Li Jizhou chuckled softly, agreeing with most of what he said, Thunder Flame Sect only had Purple Sky True Monarch at the Nascent Soul Realm, and all others were in the Core Formation Realm,

the opportunity given by the Core Formation Realm naturally wouldn’t appeal to Ye Jingyu, now at the Middle Stage of Core Formation.

After pondering for a moment,

Li Jizhou took out a Tier Three Talisman.

“This is my opportunity!”

Yu Ziyu had previously told him that his talisman heritage was the secret of Elder Zhou of Talisman Treasure Peak of Thunder Flame Sect, and hailed from the Great Inference Sacred Land of the Central Domain.

That’s rather fitting now, and doesn’t need to fear being coveted.

“Talisman heritage? Did you enter Talisman Treasure Peak back then?” Ye Jingyu, naturally having done detailed research on the Thunder Flame Sect, easily identified.

Li Jizhou said no more and put the talisman away.

“A Tier Three Talisman, it could be of use!” Ye Jingyu’s eyes showed a slight flicker.

But then, he furrowed his brows again, “However, given your current realm, a Tier Three Early Stage Talisman is the limit, with limited use!”

“If you could advance to a Tier Three Advanced Level Talisman Master, a Tier Three Advanced Level Talisman would indeed be a great help… Fine, I will help you in your Core Formation.”

Watching Ye Jingyu speaking for himself, Li Jizhou shook his head.

“You misunderstand! Although I received the heritage, I did not make a Heart Demon Vow.”

“Hmm?” Ye Jingyu’s expression stiffened, suddenly looking at Li Jizhou.

“I only agreed to carry forward the heritage of Talisman Treasure Peak, and am unaware of the matters concerning the Demon Dao!” Li Jizhou said calmly.

“…” Ye Jingyu fell into silence.

The atmosphere instantly tensed.

Li Jizhou was fully on guard, gripping the Teleportation Talisman tightly in his hand.

He vividly remembered the moment Ye Jingyu instantly killed Qin Haoyang, and had a bit of fear towards his explosive secret technique.

However, with the Teleportation Talisman at hand, along with six Tier Three Puppets, he wasn’t afraid of being trapped here.

After a long silence,

Ye Jingyu regained his composure, his face showing a trace of loneliness, then directly looked at Li Jizhou, “Even so, since you’ve obtained an opportunity from the Thunder Flame Sect… would you be willing to join me in thoroughly investigating the Demon Dao’s matters? My promise still stands!”

Li Jizhou shook his head decisively, “If I am poor, I will cultivate virtue alone; if I am successful, I will help the world! But my current cultivation is shallow, and my strength is low, let alone the various reasons behind the Demon Dao’s matters, I really have no capability.”

“Haha!

Another who seeks only self-cultivation and self-preservation.

Everyone here is smart, each person looking after themselves,

but do you know what kind of people the Demon Dao are?

They cultivate demonic skills, losing their senses, ultimately becoming nothing but bloodthirsty and brutal. If they succeed, all living beings will be consumed as blood food,

when the world overturns, who here will escape?” Ye Jingyu was instantly filled with sorrow that turned to anger.

Li Jizhou listened, his expression unchanged, merely cupping his hands, “Master Ye, with righteous indignation, is a paragon who is public-spirited and righteousness-minded, truly a role model for all of us.

I hold great admiration.

But looking over this world, with my current cultivation no more than an ant, and with those eminent figures from Sacred Land families, dynastic clans, how am I qualified to be a part of it?”

Upon hearing this, a cold smile appeared on Ye Jingyu’s face, “Hahaha, it’s the same everywhere!”

“Those big figures are high up and far away, and everyone sees them as a support, but little do they know, by the time they act, how many living beings here have already suffered from calamity?

If the Southern Domain is destroyed, would they care?

Relying on others is worse than relying on oneself!

Moreover, how do you know those big figures do not have various restraints? Have they not had their eyes shielded?”

Li Jizhou stayed silent, respecting Ye Jingyu’s passionate zeal and heroic demeanor, but he couldn’t act like him.

He possessed the Reincarnation Treasure Mirror, having a chance to reach the peak.

When the time comes, he will eliminate demons and uphold the Dao, but not now.

The scene remained silent for a long time.

Li Jizhou decided not to linger, “Li Jizhou, proficient in talisman crafting, also runs a Taobao Pavilion in the Immortal City, if Master Ye has any needs, our pavilion can offer you appropriate discounts.

Today’s matters, Li has forgotten, and no third person will know about it.

Farewell!”

With that, he was about to activate the Teleportation Talisman in his hand.

On hearing this, Ye Jingyu’s expression softened, “Wait!”

“Does Master Ye have anything else?”

Ye Jingyu casually tossed over two jade slips, “This one would need at least a Tier Three Advanced Talisman, these are Divine Soul Refining Methods, which can help elevate your Divine Sense!”

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