Asura Tribulation (Complete) - 13

[Episode 5, Chapter
5: The Regrets of the Past]
Ding Ling stood solemnly in a pillar of light. Under the intense light, every detail of her was clearly visible, making her even more radiant. The surroundings were completely dark, and her location was unknown.
"Ding Ling, what brings you to see me?" A voice suddenly spoke from the darkness, hoarse and indistinct, neither male nor female, young nor old.
"Chief, have you received the report from me regarding the mobilization of Qingyuan troops some time ago?" Ding Ling asked calmly, seemingly knowing who was speaking.
"Yes, I have. You did a great job. Not only did you utterly destroy the demon's lair, but you also successfully rescued the nuns of Ciyun Nunnery. The court will issue a commendation order soon," the chief said in a deep voice.
This man was Ding Ling's superior, in charge of all matters of arrest and imprisonment, wielding immense power and possessing an extremely mysterious identity. It was said that apart from the current emperor, no one knew his true identity.
"This humble servant is not here to claim credit," Ding Ling said solemnly. "But rather, I wish to inform the Chief of the Squad about the rampant harm caused by the Asura Sect, which is poised to unleash a great calamity upon the martial world
. I urge the Chief of the Squad to take precautions as soon as possible." "Didn't I already grant you permission to temporarily set aside your official duties and join the Demon-Slaying Alliance on behalf of the Soft Bone Sect?" the Chief of the Squad asked in surprise
. "This humble servant believes that the strength of the righteous martial arts world alone may not be a match for Li Xiangdong," Ding Ling sighed.
"Is Li Xiangdong really that formidable?" the Chief of the Squad asked.
"Yes..." Ding Ling recounted in detail the findings of her investigation over the past few days.
"Is that so... Alright, as long as you request permission beforehand, we can also mobilize government troops," the Chief of the Squad said after a moment's thought. "
This humble servant also hopes... hopes to obtain the help of the Second Day of the Second Lunar Month, and a list of spies from various martial arts sects dispatched by the imperial court," Ding Ling said cautiously.
"What Second Day of the Second Lunar Month? And no spies from the imperial court," the Chief of the Squad suddenly roared in anger.
"Li Xiangdong is incredibly cunning and possesses extraordinary magical powers. Moreover, he's well-informed. Without Er Yue'er's help, how could we possibly find him? Those martial artists who act as spies for the imperial court are bound to be morally corrupt, and it's highly likely they've been bribed to act as internal traitors. I intend to start the investigation from among them, eliminating the spies, only then can we hope to confront him."
Ding Ling seemed not to hear the head constable's words, speaking on her own.
"How dare you! This concerns imperial secrets; how can you speak such nonsense!" the head constable said coldly.
"This matter comes from my mouth and enters your ears; only heaven, earth, you, and I know. For the sake of the martial world, I hope the head constable will reconsider!" Ding Ling said solemnly.
"Ding Ling, are you courting death?" the head constable sneered.
"Head constable, when I agreed to serve the government, I clearly stated that it wasn't for wealth and glory, but to ensure the people of Jiangnan could live in peace and prosperity. At this critical juncture for the martial world, what do my life and death, honor and disgrace matter?"
Ding Ling said resolutely.
"The Jinlun and Dangyang gangs are causing a huge commotion in the north, and their anti-religion efforts are giving the court a major headache. Will they join the Demon-Slaying Alliance?" the head constable suddenly changed his tune.
"I don't know," Ding Ling replied honestly.
"They claim to be righteous, yet they gather people together and commit all sorts of evil deeds. Will the Demon-Slaying Alliance just stand by and do nothing?" the head constable said coldly.
"This..." Ding Ling was speechless. She had heard a little about the misdeeds of these gangs,
but due to the distance, she didn't know much.
"If Li Xiangdong approaches them, who should I help?" the head constable sneered.
Ding Ling was even more speechless. It seemed that the Jinlun gang and others were also a thorn in the court's side, and it was highly likely that they would allow Li Xiangdong to fight them to the death.
"Enough said. Where do you plan to go now?" the head constable continued.
"Master Jingxu is currently visiting several unaffiliated sects and reclusive masters in Jiangnan, hoping to invite them to join forces
against Li Xiangdong. I intend to speak with her," Ding Ling said disappointedly, her plans seemingly dashed.
"Say what you should say, and don't utter nonsense, lest you mislead others and yourself, understand?" the head constable warned.
"I understand," Ding Ling sighed.
"Go, I will help you as much as I can," the head constable said gently.
"I also want... I want to see the files of the Heavenly Pool Saintess," Ding Ling stammered.
"The Heavenly Pool Saintess...?!" The head constable pondered silently, as if reminiscing about the past.
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Li Xiangdong led Hongdie and Lina up Green Mountain, heading straight for the summit, towards the Valley of Rejuvenation.
The three of them left Yucheng a few days later than Meiji, ostensibly to wait for Hongdie to master the Jade Maiden's Gentle Feelings Skill, but in reality, Li Xiangdong was infatuated with Lina's novelty and couldn't bear to let her go. So, he supervised the two women's practice during the day and indulged in lewd acts with them at night, truly enjoying himself immensely.
During this time, Lihua, who had become a demoness, also brought news. After learning about the great defeat from the Poison Dragon True Man and the four dogs who had narrowly escaped death, the Nine-Child Demon Mother naturally hated Li Xiangdong to the core. However, she was misled by the feigned attack and thought he was being clever, believing that he was deliberately creating a diversion by saying he was leaving in order to launch a sneak attack. Therefore, she deliberately strengthened her defenses and waited for him to come to her.
Li Xiangdong didn't know whether to be angry or amused, but he was happy to have some peace and quiet. He ordered Lihua to keep an eye on their movements and also instructed her to continue exploring the secrets of the Rejuvenation Altar.
During these days, Lina, who had already fallen for Li Xiangdong, became even more devoted and unwavering under the deliberate pretense of affection.
Rina grew up in a male-centric country, firmly believing that serving men was a woman's duty. She never dreamed that such a charming man existed, let alone one who took pleasure in tormenting women. This made it easy for Li Xiangdong to capture her heart, leading this naive girl step by step into a boundless sea of desire. Under
the influence of his lustful magic, the inexperienced Rina was often filled with longing for a man's comfort, hoping Li Xiangdong could fully display his abilities, bringing her to ecstasy and endless pleasure.
Perhaps because her heart was already given and her emotions were rekindled, when with Li Xiangdong, Rina always tried her best to please him, opening herself up to fully enjoy carnal pleasure, experiencing repeated orgasms, even forgetting her own fatigue, desperately seeking his pleasure.
Finally, Li Xiangdong couldn't restrain himself any longer and released himself inside Rina, causing her to sob uncontrollably. At first, Li Xiangdong thought she couldn't bear his roughness and could only comfort her with kind words. Later, he realized that she was crying tears of joy, because she felt that this was how a girl should behave.
From then on, Li Xiangdong and Rina spent more time together, and their pleasures became increasingly varied, keeping Rina, who had just tasted the forbidden fruit, entertained.
Although Hongdie was still able to get her carnal satisfaction despite Li Xiangdong's stubbornness, seeing the two so inseparable made her feel neglected. She was filled with resentment and jealousy. If it weren't for Li Xiangdong's unpredictable temper and unfathomable intentions, and her fear of losing favor, she wouldn't have shown it.
Hongdie feared losing favor because she found her sexual needs were increasing, and she didn't know if it was due to the influence of the three great lustful elements within her. Besides constantly leaking vaginal fluids, she found it increasingly difficult to be satisfied;
it seemed only Li Xiangdong's rough and wild nature could bring her to ecstasy. If she lost favor, she feared she would suffer the torment of unfulfilled desire.
With the two women vying for his favor, Li Xiangdong's bestial lust was able to be fully vented, which delighted him. Furthermore, their demonic arts were progressing rapidly, making him even more overjoyed.
Hongdie had already mastered the Three Wonders Divine Power and was also progressing rapidly in the Jade Maiden Tenderness Skill; it seemed she could successfully fulfill his wishes.
Although Rina hadn't yet begun practicing the Myriad Wonders Maiden Skill, her aptitude was exceptional, and she worked tirelessly. The rapid internal energy cultivation Li Xiangdong imparted to her progressed by leaps and bounds, and her skill was already comparable to Liu Qingping's. Given this, it wouldn't be difficult for her to master the Myriad Wonders Maiden Skill and become an unparalleled Asura Maiden.
On this day, Hongdie finally mastered the Jade Maiden Tender Feelings Skill. Not only could her limbs twist freely at incredible angles, but she could also shrink to the size of a child, leaving Rina speechless and incredulous.
"Master, I can enter Changchun Valley now!" Hongdie exclaimed joyfully. Now, wielding the Jade Maiden Tender Feelings Skill, she was less than three feet tall, her clothes becoming loose and flowing, making her look somewhat strange.
"Excellent! Let's set off immediately tomorrow morning," Li Xiangdong said happily.
"Then this servant must work through the night," Rina said anxiously.
"Work what?" Li Xiangdong asked curiously.
"I'm making clothes for Sister Red Butterfly," Rina replied. "Her current clothes don't fit at all. If we don't work through the night, will she have to enter Changchun Valley naked?"
"Yes, it's said that the road into the valley is very narrow. If she doesn't wear clothes, she'll definitely get chafed,"
Red Butterfly nodded.
"No need for that. You can change into the Witch's Battle Suit," Li Xiangdong said with a smile.
"Witch's Battle Suit will do?" Red Butterfly asked curiously.
"Why not? The Witch's Battle Suit fits perfectly and is impervious to swords and spears. What clothes can compare?" Li Xiangdong said proudly.
"Really?" Red Butterfly quickly recited the incantation and changed into the sexy and alluring Witch's Battle Suit, which fit perfectly as if tailor-made.
"The Witch's Battle Suit is wonderful, but unfortunately, I don't have the fortune to wear it," Rina said enviously.
"Who says you don't? I'll teach you the Myriad Wonders of the Maiden's Skill later. After you've mastered the basics, I'll give you a set too,"
Li Xiangdong said with a smile.
"Thank you, Master!" Rina said happily.
"What color do you like? Is it black?" Li Xiangdong asked considerately.
"What the leader likes, I like too," Rina said shyly. "My black ninja outfit is just for convenience in using ninjutsu; actually, I don't like black." "
After mastering the Myriad Wonders Maiden Skill, why would you need such rudimentary ninjutsu?" Li Xiangdong laughed loudly. "Your ninja outfit can be your everyday wear."
The next day, Hongdie changed into a bright green outfit, and Rina also put on her self-sewn black ninja outfit, accompanying
Li Xiangdong to Changchun Valley atop Green Mountain.
Changchun Valley is called a valley, but it is actually a cave hidden deep underground. The entrance is under a huge rock, and it seems that it is only large enough for Hongdie's head to pass through.
"Go in, don't rush. I will watch you and pay attention to my telepathic messages." After Hongdie changed into her battle clothes, Li Xiangdong took out a bronze mirror and said seriously.
Hongdie nodded and slithered into the cave like a snake.
The cave was filled with crisscrossing stalagmites of varying sizes, and it was dimly lit. If it weren't for Red Butterfly's greatly shrunk body and ability to maneuver freely, she would have been unable to move an inch.
Seeing Li Xiangdong intently examining the scene in the mirror, seemingly very tense, Rina dared not disturb him and wisely remained silent, standing guard to the side.
Red Butterfly crawled and burrowed deeper into the cave, discovering a light in the distance, which she believed to be the exit of the stalagmite array
. Taking this as her goal, she found herself moving with increasing ease, the path opening up before her, and Li Xiangdong's voice echoing in her mind. "Slow down, let me see clearly!" Li Xiangdong said in a deep voice.
After emerging from the stalagmite thicket, Red Butterfly stood up and found herself in a large basin, surrounded by slippery stone walls, through which sunlight filtered in. Looking up, she saw that the stone walls above her were dotted with many fist-sized holes, allowing both ventilation and sunlight from the mountain—a truly remarkable sight.
"Start from here, walk around the stone wall and take a good look at the environment inside the cave," Li Xiangdong continued, having apparently seen it as well.
Hongdie walked for a while, then suddenly stopped, staring at the stone wall carved with nine sets of human figures. Excitedly, she exclaimed, "These must be the Nine Gentle Techniques used to restrain our sect's disciples!"
"Keep going, you have plenty of time. You can take your time to see them clearly later," Li Xiangdong said impatiently.
Hongdie stopped again after only a few steps, pointing to a centuries-old tree ahead and exclaiming, "That must be the Evergreen Tree!"
"There's a stone tablet under the tree, go take a look," Li Xiangdong instructed.
"It really is an evergreen tree…!" Red Butterfly walked over, read the inscription, and was initially delighted, then disappointed, saying, "So the evergreen tree only flowers and bears fruit around the Dragon Boat Festival each year. We've come at the wrong time."
"We'll come again next year…" Li Xiangdong said, then called out as if he had made a discovery, "There's a withered branch about two feet long on your left. Pick it up and let me see!"
Although Red Butterfly was curious about what was so interesting about that short, staff-like withered branch, she still picked it up as instructed and examined it closely, but found nothing special.
"Come back, bring the withered branch back immediately!" Li Xiangdong exhaled a breath and shouted.
"Now?" Red Butterfly said reluctantly.
"Yes, now!" Li Xiangdong snorted coldly, his voice quite unusual, which made Red Butterfly's heart tremble, and she dared not delay.
After Red Butterfly returned to the ground, Li Xiangdong eagerly snatched the withered branch, muttering to himself, "That's it, this is it!"
"What is this?" Red Butterfly asked curiously.
"This is the Xuanwu Staff, one of the four treasures of our sect!" Li Xiangdong said, lightly stroking the withered branch. The two women stared wide-eyed as the branch slowly transformed into a short staff that was neither gold nor iron.
"How did the Xuanwu Staff end up in Changchun Cave?" Hongdie asked, puzzled.
"Isn't this all the work of your dead master?" Li Xiangdong sneered.
It turned out that the former leader of the Soft Bone Sect, using the alias Fenfang, had intended to ambush Yuchi Yuan, but unfortunately failed and lost his virginity here. Afterwards, Fenfang pretended to be dead and, taking advantage of Yuchi Yuan's unpreparedness, escaped into Changchun Cave using the Jade Maiden's Gentle Feelings Skill, taking with her the Xuanwu Staff that he used as a weapon. Knowing that he couldn't retrieve it immediately, Yuchi Yuan used demonic magic to transform the
Asura Treasure into an inconspicuous withered branch. Fenfang, preoccupied with her own sorrow, didn't pay any attention, and the Xuanwu Staff was lost in the valley ever since, and the demonic tome hidden within it remained buried for decades.
Li Xiangdong was eager to capture Ding Ling in order to retrieve the Xuanwu Staff, but his plan backfired spectacularly. Coincidentally, Hongdie had consumed the fragrant pomegranate flower, and taking advantage of the situation, he resolutely replenished her lost yin essence with three aphrodisiacs, transforming her into the Three Wonderful Demoness and allowing her to learn the Jade Maiden's Gentle Feelings Technique.
Only then could he retrieve the Xuanwu Staff he so desperately desired. "I see," Hongdie murmured, somewhat suspicious of Li Xiangdong's motives for helping her practice, but now she understood that further discussion was pointless.
"Alright, are you going down again?" Li Xiangdong asked with satisfaction.
"This servant...this servant still wants to spend some time practicing the Nine Gentle Feelings Techniques," Hongdie stammered.
"Sure, I'll wait for you here," Li Xiangdong nodded.
After Hongdie re-entered Changchun Valley, Li Xiangdong also sat under a rock, holding the Xuanwu Staff, using magic to read the Asura Demon Codex hidden inside.
The demonic tome indeed contained many secret spells of the Asura Cult, and the problem that had long troubled Li Xiangdong was finally solved. With time for quiet practice, he could reach even greater heights, at which point even if Yuchi Yuan were resurrected, he would have to bow down in submission.
Li Xiangdong was more disappointed with the section on soul-capturing and spirit-snatching. While it resolved some mysteries, it added many new difficulties. It seemed the human soul was indeed complex, and fulfilling one's deepest desires remained fraught with challenges.
As the sun was setting, Hongdie returned to the ground, her face beaming with joy, indicating she had mastered the Nine Forms of Gentle Feelings.
"After mastering the Nine Forms of Gentle Feelings, can you defeat Ding Ling?" Li Xiangdong asked curiously.
"Even if I can't beat her, I can still fight her!" Hongdie said defiantly.
"How could you not? You still have the Three Wonderful Divine Powers!" Li Xiangdong laughed loudly.
"That's right!" Hongdie exclaimed happily, "If we encounter her, I'll make her taste the three great poisons: the Wonderful Fragrance, the Fire Ant, and the Ironclad Peach Blossom Snake!"
"It's time to go; we still have to go to Sanxiang," Li Xiangdong nodded.
"Why go to Sanxiang?" Hongdie asked.
"I just received news from Meiji that that old thieving nun Jingxu is indeed active in Jiangnan, persuading renowned figures and sects not belonging to the Nine Gangs and Thirteen Sects to oppose us. Right now, she's flirting with the Tang Sect. I'm going to see how powerful they are!" Li Xiangdong sneered.
"Just the few of us?" Hongdie asked timidly.
"I've already sent Bai Shanjun and the others there; there should be enough manpower," Li Xiangdong said confidently.
While
Li Xiangdong and the others were heading to Sanxiang to meet up with Meiji and the others, Ding Ling unexpectedly climbed Tianchi alone, searching the area around Tianchi as if looking for someone. Finally, she knelt down before a cliff.
Ding Ling neither ate nor drank, remained silent and motionless, kneeling for three whole days. Just as she was about to collapse, a stunningly beautiful and elegant woman appeared out of nowhere, suddenly standing before her.
"Child, why are you kneeling here?" the woman asked in a heavenly voice.
"Junior Ding Ling pays respects to the Holy Maiden!" Seeing the newcomer's bearing and demeanor, Ding Ling knew that her sincerity
had finally moved the renowned Holy Maiden of Tianchi, who was in seclusion healing her injuries. She excitedly kowtowed.
The Holy Maiden gently patted Ding Ling's head twice and said softly, "You must be a member of the Soft Bone Sect. How is your sect leader? Please stand up and speak."
Ding Ling felt a warmth on her head, and her fatigue vanished instantly. Knowing that the Holy Maiden of Tianchi had come to her aid, she got up, clasped her hands in a salute, and said, "Thank you, Holy Maiden
. My late master passed away two years ago." "It is truly regrettable that such a wise man has passed away," the Holy Maiden sighed. "Did you come for the Asura Sect? Do
you know that I have promised Abbess Jingxu that I will be leaving the mountain soon?"
"This junior knows. I came here to report to the Holy Maiden on the recent developments and to ask for your guidance so that we can make plans accordingly," Ding Ling nodded
. She first introduced her background, then recounted the events of the meeting of the Nine Gangs and Thirteen Sects, and the newly acquired intelligence. "You rescued the nuns of Ciyun Nunnery? Well done. What do you want to know?" the Holy Maiden asked happily.
"The enemy is powerful and unfathomable. The nine gangs and thirteen factions each have their own rules and operate independently. The government also refuses to provide full assistance. Although the Holy Maiden has agreed to help, there are many dangers ahead. After much consideration, I have discovered that
the culprit . He not only knows the past events like the back of his hand, as if he experienced them firsthand, but he has also received the true teachings of the Asura. I have some doubts..." Ding Ling hesitated before speaking.
"Doubts about what?" the Holy Maiden asked.
"Doubts... doubts that there is someone more capable behind him, or even... even that Yuchi Yuan is not dead and is manipulating everything behind the scenes. Even if we kill Li Xiangdong, I'm afraid we won't be able to eliminate this calamity," Ding Ling murmured.
"How could Yuchi Yuan not be dead?" the Holy Maiden said dismissively. "Li Xiangdong knows the past, and he probably found out from someone else."
"That's certainly possible, but I sent people to investigate and found that all the remnants of the Asura sect from back then, except for Poison Dragon Master, have perished. However, Poison Dragon Master has already betrayed the sect and is now at odds with Li Xiangdong, so he wouldn't support him," Ding Ling explained. "The others who know the past are all core members of the Nine Gangs and Thirteen Sects. Even if someone tells the story, they can't pass on the Asura demon arts to him."
"That makes sense..." the Holy Maiden pondered.
"As for Yuchi Yuan not being dead, I also know it's unbelievable. I interviewed several seniors who participated in the demon-slaying that day, and I believe Yuchi Yuan should have died, but..." Ding Ling pondered.
"But what?" the Holy Maiden pressed.
"Although the Holy Maiden has cultivated for nine lifetimes and received the true teachings of Elder Daxiong, and the self-sacrifice technique of the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra can also restrain Yuchi Yuan's demonic arts, his demonic arts are unfathomable. If one possesses a rare treasure, even if one cannot bring the dead back to life, there is still a chance to preserve a wisp of soul and escape," Ding Ling said courageously.
"Where did you learn about these things?" the Holy Maiden asked in astonishment. "
This junior... this junior has met the Grand Steward," Ding Ling said shyly, deliberately omitting the fact that she was allowed to read the Holy Maiden of Tianchi's records to avoid further embarrassment.
"How is Wan Fang?" the Holy Maiden sighed, seemingly recognizing the extremely mysterious Grand Steward as well.
"This junior did not know, the current Grand Steward is said to have only taken over the position five years ago," Ding Ling said apologetically.
"Wan Fang is shrewd and capable, but unfortunately, he was ruined by greed. It seems..." The Holy Maiden didn't finish her sentence, and continued to ask, "Is his younger brother, Wan Shitong, still active in the martial world?"
"Wan Shitong? I've never heard of that name." Ding Ling shook her head, secretly thinking that she would have to find someone to inquire about it when she returned.
"It's only right that he was let go." The Holy Maiden nodded and said, "What do you want to know?"
"I really want to know if Yu Chi Yuan had any chance to escape." Ding Ling said seriously.
"Do you know magic?" the Holy Maiden asked.
"I don't." Ding Ling shook her head.
"Many years have passed, and you don't know magic, so it's probably not easy for you to find out the truth." The Holy Maiden sighed.
"Of course I can't, but perhaps the Holy Maiden can." Ding Ling smiled.
"I...?" the Holy Maiden asked, puzzled.
"That's right, does the Holy Maiden still remember what happened back then?" Ding Ling asked.
"How could I forget?" the Holy Maiden said sadly.
"I dare to ask the Holy Maiden to tell me the whole story of how I entered the Demon Palace." Ding Ling said resolutely.
"What?" The saintess's face changed color.
"This is indeed difficult, but with my experience, perhaps only in this way can we find clues," Ding Ling said understandingly. The saintess's expression was uncertain, showing that she was having an intense internal struggle. After a long while, she sighed and turned to walk towards the stone wall behind her, saying, "Follow me."
Ding Ling realized that the saintess had actually passed through the wall. She couldn't care less about anything else and hurried forward, gritting her teeth as she walked into the stone wall. Behind the wall was a stone chamber-like space. Although it was clean, it was empty.
"Sit down," the saintess said, sitting cross-legged on the ground. "Where should we begin?"
"Let's begin when the saintess enters the demon palace," Ding Ling said nervously, sitting down as if imitating the saintess.
"I fought Yuchi Yuan for three days and nights. I knew that I was inferior to him in both martial arts and magic. If we continued to fight, I would inevitably suffer a crushing defeat. The only option was to pretend to be defeated and captured, using my own body as a weapon, to feed the tiger, hoping to weaken him to the point of mutual destruction, or even perish together..." the Holy Maiden said blankly.
Although Ding Ling already knew what had happened, hearing the still more beautiful woman than a flower recount it was still shocking.
"The Asura Demon Palace is a hell on earth for women. Besides being raped by Yuchi Yuan day and night, I also suffered all kinds of strange and bizarre tortures and punishments. In the end, I... I even became his sex slave...!"
the Holy Maiden said as if it had nothing to do with her.
"What...?!" Ding Ling couldn't help but cry out in shock, unable to imagine how much suffering the Holy Maiden had endured back then.
"That's right, they are sex slaves, people without willpower, shameless, worse than prostitutes, whose purpose in life is merely to provide sexual gratification for him!" The saintess said with a pale face, "The women in the Demon Palace are all subjugated slaves, because no woman can endure those cruel and abusive tortures!"
Ding Ling couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat, thinking to herself that if she fell into Li Xiangdong's hands, she would probably be worse than dead. She also thought that Hongdie's betrayal of her sect might have been forced by circumstances.
"I also wondered why those women didn't commit suicide. Later I learned that they weren't afraid of death, but that they couldn't die!" The Holy Maiden sighed. "Yu Chi Yuan knew a kind of soul-capturing sorcery that could send the souls of the dead into the Prison of Lust to suffer forever.
"I believe the ghostly figures that raided the Yanzhou prison at night were the wronged souls of the Prison of Lust. The Heavenly Dragon Chanting of Shaolin Temple should be able to suppress their ferocity. If it is chanted three times, those wronged souls will be scattered.
"My spirit and body, under Yu Chi Yuan's torment, were outwardly completely broken. However, because I had protected my mind with the Heart Sutra beforehand, not a single part of my spirit was extinguished. In order to strengthen his faith, I deliberately let him use the evil technique of absorbing yin to replenish yang, which drained my internal energy, thus greatly reducing my power. After half a month of this, I took advantage of the opportunity of our intimacy to use the supreme method of exorcising demons with fallen petals and perish together with him."
"Unexpectedly, Yuchi Yuan's skill was far greater than I imagined. After I sealed his demonic arts, I was almost completely exhausted, with no strength left to cause his demonic arts to backfire. Moreover... alas... let alone dying together with him, I could only escape the Demon Palace while he was still under the control of the Heart Sutra."
"Why... why didn't you take the opportunity to finish him off?" Ding Ling, recalling the Holy Maiden's tragic fate, was heartbroken and momentarily oblivious to the hidden meaning in her words, asking blankly.
"The Fallen Red Exorcism mainly relies on spiritual power. At that time, my entire mind was used to seal his intelligence, where would I have the strength to fight back?" the Holy Maiden sighed.
"What else?" Ding Ling, still in shock, asked casually.
"Yes, what else do you want to know?" the Holy Maiden said, her face pale.
"What weapon did Yuchi Yuan use?" Ding Ling asked, regaining her composure.
"When he first started out, he used a stick as his weapon. Later, relying solely on his palms, he became invincible," the Holy Maiden sighed.
"That stick was stolen by my late master," Ding Ling nodded.
"How did your sect leader steal his weapon?" the Holy Maiden asked curiously.
"Back then, my late master was defiled by Yuchi Yuan atop Green Mountain. He escaped by hiding in Changchun Valley, taking that stick with him. That stick seems to be very important. Yuchi Yuan has made things difficult for our sect many times because of it. Unfortunately, we can't find the stick; we don't know where it's fallen," Ding Ling said casually.
"The weapon Yuchi Yuan used was certainly extraordinary," the Holy Maiden pondered. "Besides that stick, he had no other weapons. Even when he used demonic magic, he did it casually, as if he didn't need any magical objects." "
Is there anything strange in the Demon Palace?" Ding Ling asked.
"No, the Demon Palace is just magnificent, like the home of a very wealthy man. Even if it has secret treasure rooms, I don't know about them," the saintess replied.
"If it were a life-saving treasure, it should be carried with it so it can be used in a critical moment. It wouldn't be hidden in the palace," Ding Ling said thoughtfully.
"He has nothing on him, except..." The saintess suddenly blushed and stopped speaking.
"Except for what?" Ding Ling pressed
. "Could it be that ring?" The saintess didn't answer, but muttered to herself.
"What ring?" Ding Ling asked, puzzled.
"He... he loves to put a pink ring on the base of his penis. I originally thought it was a sex toy for tormenting women, but it seems I was wrong," the saintess said through gritted teeth.
"A sex toy... what's it for?" Ding Ling was, after all, a woman, and just saying the words "sex toy" made her blush and her heart race.
"After putting on the ring, he can maintain his erection, which is quite extraordinary," the saintess said through gritted teeth.
"What is that?" Ding Ling asked, her face flushed.
"I don't know..." the saintess shook her head.
"Besides that ring, is there anything else?" Ding Ling continued to ask.
"There's also a sheep's eye ring, a Burmese bell, and a trembling bell, all common brothel sex toys. I don't see anything strange about them," the saintess replied.
Although she didn't know what these things were, Ding Ling didn't dare to ask any more questions and changed the subject, "Did Yuchi Yuan say anything?"
"No, he's a man of few words, rarely speaking," the saintess said blankly. Ding Ling continued to ask many questions meticulously, leading the saintess into painful memories, but unfortunately, there was nothing else worth investigating.
"This junior has one more request," Ding Ling said finally.
"What is it?" the saintess asked.
"This junior hopes... hopes to learn the supreme method of exorcising demons with fallen petals," Ding Ling said through gritted teeth.
"What?" the saintess exclaimed.
"I've thought it through. Li Xiangdong is so formidable, perhaps even more so than Yuchi Yuan back then. If... if the Holy Maiden were to make a mistake, no one in the world could subdue him. I intend to emulate the sages of the past..." Ding Ling said solemnly.
"You're convinced I can't defeat him," the Holy Maiden said coldly.
"That's not what I meant. It's just that I'm afraid of the worst-case scenario..." Ding Ling didn't dare meet the Holy Maiden's gaze and said shamefully.
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"Did Jingxu run away?" After Li Xiangdong met up with Meiji and the others, he learned that Jingxu and several disciples had already left.
"Yes, she stayed at the Tang family for a few days. Yesterday morning, she led her people north. Tang Zong, the head of the Tang Clan, even personally escorted her for more than ten miles. The two chatted and laughed happily. It seems they've made contact," Bai Caosheng replied.
"Good, let's start with the Tang Clan!" Li Xiangdong grinned maliciously.
"The Tang Clan's mastery of poisons is unparalleled, and Tang Zong's skill with hidden weapons is divine. Moreover, they have many disciples, including many experts; they're truly troublesome," Nakamura Sakae frowned. "So
what if they have many? Just one of the Three Wonders Demonesses will be more than enough to make them suffer!" Li Xiangdong sneered.
"Can I do it?" Hongdie
asked, her voice filled with mixed emotions of surprise and delight. "You can. The Three Wonders Demonesses are best used against overwhelming odds; the more enemies there are, the greater the power!" Li Xiangdong chuckled.
"It would be even better if we could capture Tang Zong alive!" Bai Caosheng said, his eyes gleaming with greed.
"Why?" Li Xiangdong asked, puzzled.
"The Tang Clan has a ancestral poison manual, said to record the properties of all poisons in the world, as well as secret formulas to neutralize all poisons. It has been passed down to a single sect leader throughout the generations. If we kill Tang Zong, the Tang Clan's art of poison will be lost," Bai Caosheng explained.
"The Tang Clan's Poison Manual is said to have been passed down by the Thousand Poisons True Lord; it's a pity it's lost," Li Xiangdong said covetously.
"Tang Zong is an unyielding tough guy. Even if we could capture him alive and get him to hand over the Poison Manual, it would probably take a lot of effort," Mei Ji said dismissively.
"Am I not a tough guy? But when I run into you guys, even the hardest steel becomes as soft as silk," Bai Shanjun said with a double entendre.
"What kind of tough guy are you?!" Mei Ji scoffed.
"Who's in Tang Zong's family?" Li Xiangdong asked.
"He became a widower years ago, without children, and often thinks about remarrying, but his standards are very high; he's been on several blind dates without success..." Mei Ji detailed the information she had gathered.
"Then let's make him hand over the Poison Manual first," Li Xiangdong said with a strange laugh, "Which one of you can do this for me?"
"Master, will my Three Wonders Divine Power make him submit?" "May I go?" Red Butterfly Rina answered, while Liu Qingping remained silent.
"Such a trivial matter, why trouble the Three Wonders Demoness? Rina's training is important, she shouldn't be distracted." Li Xiangdong glanced at Liu Qingping with displeasure, then smirked, "Qingping, go. You can also test if his antidote pill can truly neutralize all poisons."
"Should Qingping take the lead this time? I designed a new battle suit for her, which might come in handy." Beautiful Princess giggled.
"When the Love Desire Demoness is on the case, it's naturally about romance, no need for swords and spears. But it wouldn't hurt to see her wearing it!" Li Xiangdong laughed.
The battle suit consisted of three pink silk flowers, tied with ribbons to Liu Qingping's chest and abdomen, barely covering her private parts, with a matching silk handkerchief, resembling a skirt, wrapped around her waist. Although Liu Qingping was used to being naked in front of them, the thought of fighting in such clothes made her too ashamed to lift her head.
"This is more beautiful," Li Xiangdong said, untying the silk handkerchief from Liu Qingping's waist and retying it, leaving one pink leg completely bare and revealing half of her lower abdomen.
"The Master truly has the Midas touch!" Bai Shanjun flattered.
"If her breasts could still bounce so beautifully after becoming battle armor, she could kill without lifting a finger!" Nakamura Ronggege laughed.
"Why not?" Li Xiangdong chanted the incantation, and the witch's mask appeared on Liu Qingping's face. Her clothes remained unchanged; the two red flowers on her chest still swayed gracefully with her breath.
"Is it ready?" Bai Caosheng reached out and touched her, finding the two mounds of flesh as hard as iron. He exclaimed in admiration, "The sect leader is truly remarkable!"
Bai Shanjun and the others followed suit, reaching out their strange hands to grope Liu Qingping's body. Confirming she was wearing armor, they clapped and cheered.
Liu Qingping remained motionless and silent, like a wooden doll, secretly thinking how fortunate she was to still have the witch's mask; otherwise, she wouldn't know how to face anyone.
***
Liu Qingping lay pitifully in the woods not far from the Tang family compound, her clothes disheveled. Her hands were tied behind her back, and her upper body was bound tightly with ropes. Her full breasts, mercilessly squeezed by the ropes, seemed ready to burst free at any moment.
"Alright." Li Xiangdong rubbed love oil all over Liu Qingping's vulva before pulling his hand out of his trousers, along with a loose riding towel.
"Why did you have to humiliate her like this?" Hongdie asked.
"Men all have latent animalistic instincts, which are forcibly suppressed through acquired self-cultivation. The more self-righteous hypocrites like Tang Zong suppress their instincts, the more they will be stimulated by making her like this." Li Xiangdong used the remaining rope
binding Liu Qingping's hands to tie her crotch in a T-shape, saying, "Besides, this slut is just being shameless, so it's good to let her know what's what."
"When did she anger you?" Hongdie asked, puzzled.
"That day I asked which of you could do things for me. You and Lina were very obedient and volunteered to deal with Tang Zong, but she was the only one pretending to be stupid. Shouldn't she be punished?" Li Xiangdong sneered.
"I see." Hongdie felt a chill, as if she had seen through this man's true colors.
"Do you remember how to speak?" Li Xiangdong asked coldly.
"Disciple remembers," Liu Qingping said, swallowing her anger.
"If you mess it up, don't blame me for being ruthless!" Li Xiangdong sneered.
"Disciple will definitely do her best," Liu Qingping said , choking back tears.
"Hongdie, give her a breath of 'Miracle Incense'," Li Xiangdong nodded.
"Yes." Hongdie pried open Liu Qingping's mouth and exhaled into it.
"Go ahead and scream, the louder you scream, the faster he'll come," Li Xiangdong said, stuffing a handkerchief into Liu Qingping's mouth.
"How can she scream with her mouth stuffed up?" Hongdie asked curiously.
"That's how it should be," Li Xiangdong laughed, "When 'Miracle Incense' takes effect, she'll scream even louder."
"This place is very secluded, will Tang Zong be able to find it?" Hongdie continued to ask.
"Yes, I'll send the sound into the backyard to lure him over," Li Xiangdong chuckled, "You can also urinate around Qingping, then he won't have to worry about not getting in." "
Urine what?" Hongdie retorted.
"It's just using the Three Wonders Divine Power to fart and expel the peach blossom follies!" Li Xiangdong laughed loudly. After losing his wife,
Tang Zong
couldn't bear the loneliness of sleeping alone. Several blind dates he went on yielded only ordinary women who did
n't suit his taste. Being proud of his status, he had no interest in seeking pleasure, so he made it a habit to practice his internal energy before bed. That night, Tang Zong went to the backyard as usual and practiced his internal energy for a while. Then , a strange sound from afar disturbed him, and he couldn't help but follow the sound.
Entering the woods, Tang Zong was almost dumbfounded. The breathtaking sound came from a woman bound tightly with ropes, lying like a dumpling under a tree, her mouth stuffed with rags.
Although the woman was disheveled, she was incredibly beautiful, with a captivating and pitiful appearance that Tang Zong couldn't forget. He knew he would never forget this alluring scene.
"Who did this?" Tang Zong rushed forward, helped the woman up, and cried out urgently, realizing that she had been injured near his own estate and he was truly responsible.
"...!" The woman wept bitterly, her fragrant body struggling in Tang Zong's arms, but she didn't speak.
"I'm sorry..." Tang Zong felt ashamed and quickly pulled out the rag stuffed into her cherry-like mouth, only to find it was a snow-white handkerchief.
"...Help...help me...!" the woman gasped for breath.
"Don't be afraid, no one can hurt you," Tang Zong comforted her. Holding her soft, fragrant body in his arms, he couldn't help but feel a surge of desire, as if he couldn't control himself.
"Go...take me away...sob...I'm suffering so much...!" the woman cried through gritted teeth.
"Did he hurt you? Who did it?" Tang Zong asked, his heart skipping a beat.
"Zhong Rong...it's that despicable flower thief Zhong Rong!" the woman cried out.
"It's him?" Tang Zong had heard of Zhong Rong's name before, and his heart pounded with anxiety. He couldn't help but ask, "Did he...?"
"No... He has diarrhea... Hurry... He's coming back..." the woman wailed.
"Where did he hurt you?" Tang Zong felt a sense of relief and continued to ask.
"He... He gave me some medicine...!" The woman's face flushed red as she screamed, "...Let me go... Please... I... I can't take it anymore...!"
"What medicine did you give me?" Seeing the woman's face as red as fire and her eyes filled with lust, Tang Zong felt as if he couldn't breathe.
"...It's... Yes... No... Don't ask... Untie me...!" the woman screamed.
"Who's there?" Tang Zong was about to make a move when he suddenly heard someone approaching from behind. He turned around and shouted.
"You little brat!" The newcomer grinned maliciously and threw a punch at Tang Zong.
"How dare you!" Tang Zong realized that the newcomer's punch was powerful. He snorted coldly and threw a punch to meet it. The two fists collided with a loud "bang." Tang Zong remained unmoved, while the newcomer was forced back, seemingly slightly inferior in skill.
"It's him...it's Zhong Rong!" the woman exclaimed. If Tang Zong had recognized Zhong Rong, he would have realized something was wrong, because the newcomer was not Nakamura Sakae, but the handsome Li Xiangdong.
"You lecherous thief, I'll kill you!" Tang Zong roared, leaping up and pouncing on Li Xiangdong like a giant bird.
Li Xiangdong, disguised as Zhong Rong, appeared to test Tang Zong's true strength. He had deliberately concealed his power during their initial clash, already knowing his internal energy far surpassed Tang's. After exchanging a dozen or so blows, he realized Tang's techniques were mediocre and, unwilling to linger, feigned defeat and turned to flee.
"You think you can escape?" Zhong Rong laughed, reaching for his waist before waving his hand and shouting, "Prepare to die!"
Li Xiangdong felt dozens of gusts of wind rushing towards him from behind, blocking all his escape routes. He realized Tang Zong's hidden weapon skills were truly exceptional; even with his precautions, he was unlikely to escape unscathed. He secretly channeled his demonic energy, letting out a scream as he staggered into the darkness.
Tang Zong smiled arrogantly, not giving chase. He glanced back at the woman lying on the ground, seeing her bloodshot eyes, alluring beauty, and incessant moans. Without haste, he took out a elixir and placed it into her tempting red lips.
"Feeling any better?" Tang Zong, confident the medicine would cure her, knelt beside the woman and asked softly.
"...No...Oh...Itchy...It's killing me with itchiness...Oh God...Untie me quickly...I can't take it anymore!" the woman cried out in despair.
Tang Zong assumed the medicine hadn't taken effect yet, so he began to untie the ropes binding the woman. Only then did he notice her white dress, and beneath her thin bodice, the plump, firm outline of her breasts was clearly visible, causing a throbbing pain in his lower abdomen and his surging lust began to spiral out of control.
The knot was tied behind the woman's back, pressing tightly against her jade-like wrists. She was also clenching her fists tightly, making it impossible to reach her. Tang Zong tried several times but couldn't pull the knot off. He could only sit down, supporting her shoulders, letting her rest on his knees to make it easier to work.
The ropes were tightly bound. Tang Zong gently raised his jade-like wrist, pulled out the knot, and touched her slender, soft,
and silky wrist. He couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement. Then, he noticed two soft mounds of flesh pressing against his thighs, making it even harder to control himself.
"Give me... give me a massage... oh...!" the woman murmured seductively, flipping her wrist to grasp Tang Zong's large hand.
Tang Zong couldn't help but tightly hold her slender hand, realizing that he had fallen madly in love with this woman of unknown origin and decided to marry her at any cost.
After much difficulty, Tang Zong finally untied the knots and loosened the ropes binding her pink arm. Unexpectedly, as soon as she could move, she hurriedly pressed one hand to her chest and the other to her lower abdomen, vigorously rubbing and kneading as if she couldn't stand the itch.
Tang Zong, well-versed in medicine, knew the woman was suffering from aphrodisiac poison. He had initially thought his tried-and-true antidote would cure her, but to his surprise, it was ineffective. Thinking of one last resort, his heart pounded, and the lust within him burned even hotter.
"Help me... Waaah... Please... Untie me!" the woman cried out frantically, tearing at the rope still binding her crotch.
Tang Zong took a breath, his trembling hand reaching out to untie the T-shaped rope. Seeing the wet patch in her crotch, he could no longer control himself and ripped off her pants. Her
secret triangle was indeed soaked, as if she were urinating, with glistening droplets constantly seeping from her pink vulva. Tang Zong's lust was aroused; he hastily pulled off his own pants, withdrew his erect penis, and mounted her.
Tang Zong easily pushed open the door and entered. The warm, soft flesh tightly enveloped his penis, an indescribable sensation. His long-suppressed desire erupted uncontrollably, and with a whoosh, he began to thrust wildly.
"Go in... crush me... ah... beautiful... so beautiful!" The woman's reaction was passionate. Her limbs clung tightly to Tang Zong, twisting her slender waist and shouting uncontrollably.
Tang Zong thrust excitedly, each stroke penetrating to the very root, plunging deep into the cavern. When his mushroom-like glans touched the tender clitoris, he could clearly feel the trembling above, making him even more intoxicated, completely lost in the long-lost sea of desire.
After dozens of thrusts, the woman's cries grew louder and louder. Her jade hands fiercely tore at Tang Zong's back, and her tight jade passage began to twitch beautifully, making him scream with pleasure and relentlessly pound into her.
But somehow, the woman suddenly screamed incessantly, her delicate body, pinned beneath Tang Zong, thrashing uncontrollably. Then, with a long howl, she collapsed to the ground, panting heavily. A torrent of hot fluid surged from the depths of her vagina, spraying onto Tang Zong's glans. Violent, abnormal convulsions squeezed his hard penis, letting him know that the woman had reached the peak of ecstasy. But in the heat of the moment, he had no time for restraint, continuing his relentless assault, seeking even greater pleasure.

[Episode 6, Chapter 1: Bewitched and Lost in Sex]
Episode 6, Chapter 1: Bewitched and Lost in Sex
Tang Zong finally released his pent-up desires. Although the woman had reached another climax, she was exhausted, panting softly, drenched in sweat, her eyes vacant as Tang Zong pressed beneath her, motionless.
After a long while, the young woman seemed to regain consciousness. She turned her flushed face away sadly, tears streaming down her cheeks, and sobbed, "Why...why did you bully me?"
"I didn't mean it..." Tang Zong said, filled with remorse, "It's just...it's just that the poison you ingested was too potent, nothing else could cure it..."
"Was it the one you gave me?" the young woman asked, tears still streaming down her face.
"No...that was our sect's antidote, it could cure all poisons, but for some reason..." Tang Zong cried out urgently.
"Waaah...I'm so miserable...waaah...I can't go on living!" the young woman wailed, realizing that Tang Zong hadn't meant any harm.
"Don't cry..." Tang Zong was flustered by her crying and didn't know what to do. "It's all my fault, I'll take responsibility."
"Take responsibility?" the young woman choked out, "How will you take responsibility?"
"I'll marry you!" Tang Zong said resolutely.
"Don't lie to me..." the woman said sadly, "I'm an unlucky person, and a withered flower, how can I remarry?"
"I'm not lying to you, I will definitely marry you!" Tang Zong said excitedly, his heart burning with love, wishing he could cut open his belly and chest to prove his feelings.
"Really?" the woman said in disbelief.
"Really." Tang Zong said affectionately, "What's your name? Why...?" "
My name is Qingping, my ancestral home is Yucheng, I married into Qingyuan, my husband died three months ago, and I was not accepted by my in-laws. On my way back to my parents' home, I was unfortunately... kidnapped by these scoundrels, and almost raped... who knew..." the woman sobbed uncontrollably.
This woman was Liu Qingping, who, following Li Xiangdong's instructions, recounted her fabricated life story word by word with tears in her eyes. When she spoke of her tragic experiences, she was so sincere that Tang Zong believed her without a doubt.
"That lecherous scoundrel has already been poisoned by my Nine Poison Soul-Severing Needles; he's doomed. We can't let him do evil anymore," Tang Zong said sullenly, but secretly he felt a pang of gratitude towards Zhong Rong, thinking that if it weren't for him, he wouldn't have met such a beauty.
"Dead? So what if he's dead..." Liu Qingping said blankly, Li Xiangdong's voice echoing in her mind, thinking that evil deeds last a thousand years; how could he so easily give up his life?
"What medicine did he give you?" Tang Zong was still troubled by the fact that the antidote elixir couldn't cure Zhong Rong's lecherous poison. Seeing that Liu Qingping seemed a little calmer, he couldn't help but ask.
"I don't know," Liu Qingping said sadly, her heart breaking as she recalled how she had been exposed in such a shameful state under the torment of the "Beautiful Woman Incense.
" "Why did he make you take that medicine?" Tang Zong asked curiously.
"Because...because I resisted to the death, I angered him, so...he made me suffer." Liu Qingping said, her face flushed. She noticed that Tang Zong's penis, which had shrunk, was suddenly stirring inside her, and she couldn't help but wonder.
"He deserves to die!" Tang Zong cursed angrily.
"You...you're going to bully me again?" Liu Qingping groaned. Tang Zong had regained his virility, and the hard feeling made her uncomfortable.
"Can I do it again?" Tang Zong asked breathlessly.
"No...not here," Liu Qingping cried out in embarrassment.
"Then let's go home," Tang Zong said reluctantly, trying to suppress his urge to have sex again.
****
"Qingping looks so pitiful, it's irresistible," Bai Shanjun said, watching Liu Qingping shyly cleaning herself with her back to Tang Zong in the mirror.
"If she weren't so pitiful, how could Tang Zong have gotten back into her body?" Li Xiangdong laughed.
"You men just love watching people suffer," Hongdie said, pouting.
"This Tang Zong can come back to life in the blink of an eye, he's not simple. Qingping is going to have some fun," Meiji giggled.
"The one who's not simple is actually Hongdie. Judging from his appearance, he's nothing special," Li Xiangdong said disdainfully.
"What does it have to do with Hongdie?" Nakamura Rong asked, puzzled.
"He must have been tainted by Hongdie's Peach Blossom Fragrance, which is why his lust has been rekindled," Li Xiangdong replied.
"Is there more Peach Blossom Fragrance?" Baicaosheng asked curiously.
"Yes, Peach Blossom Fragrance remains effective for two or three hours after leaving the body, unlike the Wonderful Woman Incense and Pomegranate Fire Fart, which dissipate with the wind. Qingping's clothes and the surrounding vegetation were quite tainted, so how could Tang Zong escape?" Li Xiangdong explained.
"What's the difference between Pomegranate Fire Fart and Peach Blossom Fragrance?" Baicaosheng asked.
"Pomegranate Fire Fart is colorless and odorless, but it grows when exposed to the wind. Just a whiff of it will cause one to lose all their normal instincts and become like a wild beast," Li Xiangdong said proudly.
"Our Three Wonderful Witches are truly formidable!" Baishan Jun exclaimed in admiration.
"Is that even a question?" Li Xiangdong laughed loudly. "Although Tang Zong is unremarkable in bed, his skills are quite impressive. Even if the martial arts of the rest of you are enough to fight him, you'd better be extra careful if he uses hidden weapons."
"As long as he's a man, there's nothing to worry about," Meiji chuckled.
***
Tang Zong was blinded by love for kerosene, his heart completely devoted to Liu Qingping. He readily agreed to let her read the Poison Manual, without considering how a woman who claimed to be from an ordinary family and knew nothing of martial arts could possibly know of its existence.
Li Xiangdong had assumed it would be a piece of cake, never dreaming that the Poison Manual was actually carved on the wall of a stone cave. The cave entrance could only be opened on the night of the full moon, and Tang Zong, adhering to family precepts, hadn't made a copy. In
desperation, Li Xiangdong could only rely on Liu Qingping to persuade Tang Zong to copy it. He estimated that if the two of them worked together, entering the cave two or three times, they could complete it. Although it would be a long and arduous process, it was better than nothing.
Just as Li Xiangdong was considering his next move, he suddenly received a message from Yanhe. The letter was from an undercover agent stationed in the north, reporting that, under the mediation of the Paijiao sect, the long-time enemies of the Jinlun and Dangyang gangs had surprisingly resolved their differences and
were even planning a merger. This greatly shocked Li Xiangdong, who decided to immediately return to the Divine Palace and head north to investigate.
The Divine Palace was chosen because it had eighteen exits, many of which led directly to various parts of the north, saving him time and effort by avoiding long journeys.
Li Xiangdong then redeployed his men, ordering Baicaosheng and Nakamura Rong to stay and assist Liu Qingping, while he and the others returned to the palace.
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“Your aptitude is exceptional. If you can abandon worldly affairs and diligently cultivate, I foresee you will master the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra within three years.” The Heavenly Pool Saintess not only imparted the supreme method of exorcising demons with Fallen Red to Ding Ling but also taught her the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra in its entirety.
“But must I master the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra to use Fallen Red Exorcising Demons?” Ding Ling asked, seemingly disappointed.
"No, but..." the saintess shook her head.
"But what?" Ding Ling pressed.
"The Fallen Red Exorcism uses the Dao Heart to subdue demons. If the Dao Heart is not firm, the Dao Embryo planted will rely entirely on true Yin to maintain it, and can only temporarily suppress the demonic aura. It is difficult to last long." The saintess said solemnly, "When the virginity is broken, the virgin Yin that has been treasured for many years will also be injected into his heart along with the Fallen Red, and with the power of the Heart Sutra, the Dao Embryo will be nurtured. Only then can it generate a peaceful aura with a heart of great compassion, suppress the demonic aura, and prevent him from using magic."
"If the Dao Embryo can be planted, his demonic magic will be difficult to use. If we arrange for experts to ambush him in time, can't we kill the demon and eliminate the evil?" Ding Ling asked, puzzled.
"The problem is that the Dao Embryo is helpless without support, and besides, its development takes time and it's easily refined by demonic flames, which would mean all our efforts would be in vain," the Holy Maiden sighed. "So, after I planted the Dao Embryo, I continued to endure humiliation and hardship to nurture it. During this time, although I tried my best to protect my spiritual core, my Dao Heart was destroyed several times. If it weren't for the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra regenerating my Dao Heart, I would probably have already sunk into the sea of desire and been doomed forever."
"Your Dao Heart was destroyed...?" Ding Ling exclaimed.
"That's right. In order to train me into a shameless sex slave, Yu Chi Yuan used every means possible. Once... once, he made me urinate eighteen times in one night. Fortunately, the Dao Embryo had already taken shape by then, and I was able to use the Dao Heart of the Dao Embryo to protect my heart in time, so I didn't drown in the sea of desire. However, it just so happened that the Yin Gate was open, and he took advantage of the situation and committed a terrible mistake..." the Holy Maiden said sadly.
"Committed what terrible mistake?" Ding Ling asked curiously.
"I... I planted a demonic seed in him," the Holy Maiden said through gritted teeth.
"What demonic seed?" Ding Ling asked, completely bewildered.
"It's...it's that I'm pregnant with his child...!" the Holy Maiden said, mustering her courage.
"What!" Ding Ling finally jumped up, unable to contain herself.
"Because the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra was missing a chapter, I overestimated my own power and couldn't withstand his torment. In my eagerness to escape the sea of suffering, I acted too hastily, focusing only on the growth of the Dao embryo and neglecting to protect my heart, ultimately incurring the wrath of the heavens."
The Holy Maiden said, her face full of regret.
"Then the child...?" Ding Ling asked anxiously.
"The child...is dead...I...I didn't give birth to him!" the Holy Maiden said, tears welling in her eyes.
"Why?" Ding Ling asked, a chill
running down her spine. "He is the essence of Yu Chi Yuan, brimming with evil. I was only seven days pregnant, and my belly was already swollen. If he were to give birth, he would surely be the incarnation of a demon. After much deliberation, I finally went down into the icy pool and used my power to plant the demonic seed..." the Holy Maiden said, tears streaming down her face.
"Holy Maiden...!" Ding Ling didn't know what to say, and couldn't even imagine the feelings of a mother who would destroy her own child for the sake of all living beings.
"I...am I too heartless?" the Holy Maiden asked, choking back tears. It seemed this question had been lingering in her mind for a long time.
"No!" Ding Ling said decisively, "This child is a demon seed. Keeping him would only bring more suffering to the world. Eliminating evil is promoting good. Only someone with the heart of a Bodhisattva could do such a thing. Holy Maiden, don't take it to heart."
"I...how can I not take it to heart?" the Holy Maiden said, seemingly remorseful.
"Just now, the Holy Maiden said that a chapter of the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra was missing. Which chapter is it? Can it be found?" Ding Ling deliberately asked, using a different phrase.
"I'm afraid it's gone," the Holy Maiden said blankly. "That chapter is said to be able to strengthen one's yin and nourish one's essence. It wasn't originally part of the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra. It was created by the childhood companion of my late master, Elder Daxiong. After reading it, my late master found that its essence was very similar to the Heart Sutra and hoped to include it in the Heart Sutra. Unfortunately, the strange person objected. Later, the two broke up due to some matter and never saw each other again. That chapter was also lost to obscurity."
"What sect did that strange person belong to?" Ding Ling asked.
"She didn't belong to any sect. My late master was also vague about it. He only knew that her name was Hongmei, that she was a genius, and that her martial arts were unconventional and very creative. My late master tried to find her before he passed away, but unfortunately he returned empty-handed. I don't know where she lives in seclusion," the Holy Maiden said.
"Hongmei?" Ding Ling asked in surprise, "The founding ancestor of our sect was also named Hongmei, but she never used that name. I only learned about it by chance when I was paying homage to the ancestors. It can't be such a coincidence."
"Did she create the martial arts of the Soft Bone Sect?" the Holy Maiden asked curiously.
"No, apart from our sect's treasure, the Jade Maiden's Gentle Feelings Skill, everything else comes from a secret manual," Ding Ling replied.
"Jade Maiden's Gentle Feelings Skill?" the Holy Maiden pondered, "What kind of skill is that?"
"It's a kind of bone-shrinking and body-softening skill..." Ding Ling recited the training manual without thinking.
"That's it! This is the chapter!" the Holy Maiden exclaimed, clapping her hands.
"Is this the method of nourishing yin and preserving essence?" Ding Ling asked incredulously.
"Indeed, you haven't mastered the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra yet, so naturally you can't unravel its mysteries." The Holy Maiden said happily, "Once you master this chapter, you can focus on nurturing your Dao Embryo, and you won't have to worry about your Dao Heart being destroyed."
"Dao Embryo... how long does it take for the Dao Embryo to fully mature?" Ding Ling asked in a trembling voice.
"That's hard to say, it depends on how strong your Dao Heart is." The Holy Maiden seemed to know what Ding Ling was thinking, and said, "Before you've mastered the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra, don't act rashly. Remember, a person can only use the Fallen Blood Exorcism Technique once in their lifetime."
"Unless I'm completely desperate, I won't be reckless." Ding Ling said, her face changing color.
"If you can stay a few more days, I can also teach you some protective spells. Even if you can't slay demons, you won't be afraid of ordinary demonic arts." The Holy Maiden nodded.
"Thank you for your kindness, Holy Maiden!" Ding Ling said with overjoyed delight.
****
While the Holy Maiden and Ding Ling were practicing in seclusion, Li Xiangdong, Yao Fengzhu, and Fang Peijun also set off on their journey.
Meiji and Baishan Jun had already set off, heading to the bases of the Jinlun and Dangyang gangs respectively to meet with Li Xiangdong's spies stationed there and learn about the two gangs' situations.
Wang Jie, on the other hand, went to Yucheng with several of his men to arrange the marching route and lodging for the Invincible Divine Soldiers, preparing to lead their troops to wipe out the Nine-Child Demon Mother and others on the day of the Heavenly Demon Festival. Hongdie and Lina would remain at the Divine
Palace to practice their skills. Li Xiangdong's destination was Guanzhong, a bustling and prosperous place where several northern rivers converge, and also the location of the Pai Sect's headquarters.
After receiving news that the Jinlun and Dangyang gangs intended to merge with the Pai Sect, Li Xiangdong believed that this matter was closely related to the Pai Sect.
The Pai Sect originated from a group of lumberjacks in the mountains who made their living by trading timber using ancestral techniques. After hundreds of years of operation, they had become extremely powerful, and even dynastic changes could not touch them.
When the current leader, Wu Huasheng, participated in the siege of Yuchi Yuan, he was still relatively unknown. However, after taking over the sect, he expanded it significantly, becoming a powerful figure in his own right. In recent years, he even recruited Xingyunzi, one of the Five Demons, as his strategist, drawing attention from the righteous sects.
Knowing their destination was Guanzhong, Yao Fengzhu and the others were prepared for a long journey. Unexpectedly, one of the exits of the Asura Palace was just outside Guanzhong City, and Li Xiangdong even owned a large mansion there, making things very convenient.
Only then did Fang Peijun understand why Li Xiangdong hadn't brought Tie Shi with him—it was so close, and summoning him would be quick and efficient.
Fang Peijun was truly afraid to fight, afraid to don the hideous witch's battle armor designed for her by the beautiful woman. But what could she do? Like Yao Fengzhu, she had already completely succumbed to Li Xiangdong's tyranny.
After resting for so many days, Yao Fengzhu looked even more radiant. Watching her gently and attentively serve Li Xiangdong as he changed and relieved himself, even Fang Peijun, who was very close to her, couldn't guess that she was actually anxious and restless.
Yao Fengzhu was annoyed that they had arrived in Guanzhong too quickly, without any delays on the road, disrupting all her plans and making her feel that all her efforts had been in vain.
During these days, taking advantage of Li Xiangdong's absence—believing he wouldn't have time to use his magic to spy on her—Yao Fengzhu had gone to great lengths to write down everything she knew, intending to find an opportunity to secretly communicate with the Nine Gangs and Thirteen Sects along the way. Now, finding such an opportunity wouldn't be easy.
After settling down, Li Xiangdong immediately summoned Yu Guang, an undercover agent from the Pai Sect. It turned out he was the Pai Sect's vice-leader, holding a high position and great power; it was unclear why he had joined the Shura Sect.
"Wu Huasheng used a honey trap, secretly administering a mind-altering drug to make the two gang leaders submit." Yu Guang, knowing the reason for Li Xiangdong's summons, immediately revealed the whole story before any questions were asked: "The drug was a mind-altering pill secretly made by the strategist Xingyunzi. He is one of the five demons, skilled in the art of bewitching and deceiving. After taking the mind-altering pill, they lost all their normal instincts and acted perversely." "
Just from taking the mind-altering pill?" Li Xiangdong asked. Although the Asura Sect wasn't known for its drugs, its knowledge was extraordinary, and it had never heard of such a potent mind-altering drug.
"Yes," Yu Guang said decisively.
"Couldn't others tell they were under the influence of the drug?" Li Xiangdong asked curiously.
"This drug is extremely miraculous. Their appearance is no different from usual, but their thinking is completely different. Others only think they've changed their minds and can't realize they've been drugged," Yu Guang said confidently.
"Even if the Heart-Changing Pill can bewitch and confuse, how can we make them obedient and completely subservient?" Li Xiangdong pondered.
"That's hard to say," Yu Guang shook his head. "But Xingyunzi has planted spies around them; they should be able to give him instructions."
"What spies?" Li Xiangdong asked.
"They're Xingyunzi's disciples, known as the Twelve Beauties of Enchantment. Wu Huasheng kept eight for himself, and the other four were distributed to the two factions." Yu Guang looked lecherously at the two women behind Li Xiangdong. "Although they aren't as beautiful as the two beauties behind the leader, they are skilled in bedroom arts and can bewitch men to death."
"You've taken a fancy to them? You know the rules of our sect; as long as you work diligently, you can use them anytime." Li Xiangdong nodded.
"Thank you, leader. Who are they...?" Yu Guang asked curiously.
"This is Fengzhu, and this is Peijun; they're both my maids." Li Xiangdong had no interest in discussing the two women further and pressed on, "Is there an antidote for the Heart-Changing Pill?"
"I haven't heard him mention it," Yu Guang said sheepishly.
"The Heart-Changing Pill is no small matter. Try to find out about it for me, and it would be best if you could get a few back." Li Xiangdong's eyes gleamed with a strange light. His painstakingly researched art of bewitching and seducing was still flawed, and hearing of this extraordinary medicine, he couldn't help but be eager to acquire it.
"Yes," Yu Guang agreed.
"Have you found out why Xingyunzi worked for Wu Huasheng?" Li Xiangdong changed his question.
"He was determined to research the art of bewitching and seducing, but this required a lot of manpower and resources. Wu Huasheng promised to help him with all his might, which is why he joined our sect," Yu Guang replied.
"Isn't Wu Huasheng afraid of falling into his trap?" Li Xiangdong asked.
"Xingyunzi doesn't seem to have any ambition, and Wu Huasheng is extremely cautious and wary at all times. It won't be easy to make a move," Yu Guang said.
Li Xiangdong continued to ask many questions, mostly concerning Xingyunzi's character and the secret of the Heart-Changing Pill. Unfortunately, Yu Guang knew little, which greatly frustrated him. In the end, he only allowed Yu Guang to leave after he had tried to find out more and reported back immediately.
After Yu Guang left, Li Xiangdong sat blankly in front of the hall, his mind filled with thoughts of how to uncover the secrets of the Heart-Changing Pill.
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Two days later, Yu Guang reported that Xingyunzi's alchemy room was located in the main altar of the Pai Sect, and he believed that the Heart-Changing Pill must be hidden there. Although it was in a secluded corner and unguarded, it was surrounded by magical restrictions, and Yu Guang dared not venture in. He could only sigh as he looked at the door.
Li Xiangdong, however, paid no attention to any magical restrictions. Hearing that Wu Huasheng and Xingyunzi had coincidentally gone out and wouldn't be back for two or three days, he thought the opportunity was too good to pass up and actually ordered Yu Guang to lead him in at night.
As the vice leader of the Pai Sect, Yu Guang could easily infiltrate the area with someone. Upon arriving, he kept watch outside, while Li Xiangdong ignored all restrictions and ventured alone into the alchemy room.
It was late at night, moonless and starless outside the window. The alchemy room was dark, but Li Xiangdong noticed a faint red glow emanating from three walls. Even stranger, his mind was unusually foggy, making it impossible to concentrate.
"Li...Xiang...Dong!" Just then, someone called Li Xiangdong's name slowly but forcefully.
"Who is it?" Li Xiangdong's heart jolted, and he demanded, but for some reason, the voice sounded unusual, even somewhat weak.
"It's me!" A dazzling light suddenly appeared before Li Xiangdong's eyes, making him dizzy and drowsy.
"You...who are you?" Li Xiangdong took a breath, trying to suppress his turbulent emotions as he asked. Only then did he notice a pair of strange, black-and-white eyes within the crystalline light, radiating a terrifying light, utterly eerie.
"I am who I am! And who are you?" the man said in a deep voice, the profound sound making Li Xiangdong's eyelids heavy, making him want to fall asleep.
"I am Li Xiangdong," Li Xiangdong replied.
"The Asura Cult Leader?" the man said calmly.
"Yes..." Li Xiangdong answered, suddenly feeling a sense of foreboding, and gasped, "And who are you?"
"Don't ask who I am...!" the man hissed, and suddenly another crystalline light appeared, simultaneously shooting into Li Xiangdong's eyes along with the previous one. Even stranger, behind each crystalline light was a pair of strange eyes gleaming with demonic light, leaving Li Xiangdong bewildered and disoriented.
"Women are born to serve men, is that right?" the man asked hastily, seeing Li Xiangdong calm down.
"Yes..."
"A woman who doesn't know how to serve a man should be punished!"
"Yes..."
"A worthless woman is a man's greatest pleasure."
"Yes..."
The man spoke eloquently, each sentence striking a chord with Li Xiangdong, making him wholeheartedly agree and unable to refuse.
"You're tired, go to sleep!"
"..." Li Xiangdong felt his eyelids grow heavy, wanting to collapse into a deep sleep. However, his internal strength was profound, and a sliver of clarity remained in his mind. Instinctively, he shouted, "No... I won't sleep!"
The man gave a low hum, and another crystalline light appeared in the darkness. Three crystalline lights, six strange eyes, covered Li Xiangdong's head and face, finally causing him to close his eyes uncontrollably. Just as he was about to fall asleep, he suddenly felt a gust of wind on his head and instinctively swung his palm out.
The palm struck, and his palm hurt. Helplessly, he retreated to dissipate the force and discovered that he was surrounded by cold iron bars. He was trapped in an iron cage.
"Alright!" The person in front cheered and stepped back. Then someone lit a candle, and Li Xiangdong saw two more people inside.
In front of him was a Taoist priest holding three stacked crystal balls, and in the corner stood an old man in his sixties, holding an iron bar protruding from the corner, which appeared to be the mechanism controlling the iron cage.
"Li Xiangdong, this iron cage is forged from millennia-old steel. Even a Great Luo Golden Immortal couldn't escape it," the old man sneered.
"The dignified leader of the Asura Sect, actually resorting to such a ghostly trick?" Li Xiangdong realized he had been ambushed and said in annoyance.
"When you meet Confucius and Mencius, you talk about propriety and righteousness; when you meet Jie and Zhou, you fight. Do you expect me to talk about benevolence and morality with the leader of the Asura Sect?" The Taoist priest wiped his sweat and said with a smirk.
"So you are Xingyunzi?" Li Xiangdong sneered, realizing that he had been controlled by the man's strange magic, and he couldn't help but feel greatly wary.
"Not bad, here's a Heart-Changing Pill. If you swallow it, I can spare your life," Xingyunzi said, taking out a black pill.
"You think you can stop me?" Li Xiangdong clenched and unclenched his fingers, simultaneously chanting a spell in his mind, intending to unleash a palm lightning attack. However, he couldn't finish the incantation after only a couple of sentences, and the palm lightning naturally failed to materialize.
"The Heavenly Pool Saintess's Demon-Subduing Handkerchief is here. Can you still use your demonic magic?" The old man, finding nothing amiss, breathed a sigh of relief and cackled. He was none other than Wu Huasheng, the leader of the Pai Sect.
Only then did Li Xiangdong notice that three walls were covered with bright red silk handkerchiefs. The red light he had seen earlier emanated from these handkerchiefs. These handkerchiefs must belong to Wu Huasheng himself and the Jinlun Dangyang gang. He cursed angrily,
refusing to believe that such handkerchiefs could restrain his magic, and chanted the spell again.
"Don't waste your time. With the sacred cloth hanging high, all evil will be warded off. Even Yuchi Yuan couldn't act recklessly under its protection, let alone you!" Wu Huasheng sneered.
"Do you think I can't kill you without using magic?" Li Xiangdong roared, throwing a punch at Wu Huasheng. Each punch was powerful and seemed designed to kill him instantly.
"At this point, are you still going to make a last-ditch effort?" Wu Huasheng dared not fight back, dodging the punch and shouting, "Send a few men!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Yu Guang led a group of warriors and rushed in fiercely, each with a bow and arrow, aiming at Li Xiangdong in the cage.
"Yu Guang, it really was you who betrayed me! Have you forgotten the Yuanming Heart Lamp? Are you out of your mind!" Li Xiangdong shouted angrily, but he didn't understand that this man was the most afraid of death. He had witnessed the wonders of the Yuanming Heart Lamp when he joined the sect, so how could he dare to betray him again?
"What Yuanming Heart Lamp?" Yu Guang asked blankly.
"Don't listen to him, there's no Yuanming Heart Lamp there!" Xingyunzi said in a deep voice.
Li Xiangdong suddenly realized that Xingyunzi had used sorcery to make Yu Guang forget about the Yuanming Heart Lamp, making him think he was not under control, which was why he was so bold.
"Yu Guang, this is none of your business. Take some men and bring his two maids back." Wu Huasheng ordered.
"What exactly do you want?" Li Xiangdong said sullenly, secretly sending a telepathic message to the door without the magic handkerchief hanging, giving instructions to Yao Fengzhu and the others. The teleportation was very difficult, he knew it was the magic handkerchief that was causing the problem, but fortunately his skill was high, and he was able to complete the teleportation intermittently.
"As long as you take the Heart-Changing Pill, you will be our honored guest, otherwise..." Xingyunzi chuckled coldly.
"Can a Heart-Changing Pill control me?" Li Xiangdong knew that they did not intend to take his life for the time being, and said coldly.
"You'll know once you take it." Xingyunzi said with a wicked smile.
"Give it to me." Li Xiangdong's eyes darted around, and he actually opened his mouth.
"That's more like it." Xingyunzi laughed and flicked his finger, shooting the Heart-Changing Pill into Li Xiangdong's mouth.
"Thanks!" Li Xiangdong reached out and took the Heart-Changing Pill, examining it and saying, "Even if I changed my mind, would you think I'd let you off?"
"You're courting death!" Wu Huasheng sneered and waved his hand, saying, "Cripple his limbs."
Upon hearing this, four archers stepped forward, aimed at Li Xiangdong's limbs, and fired arrows that shot into the cage like lightning.
Li Xiangdong remained calm, catching the arrows with both hands, then flicking them back. Several archers screamed and fell to the ground, unable to get up. It turned out that three arrows had already pierced through their chests, and another arrow was aimed at Wu Huasheng. Although he managed to dodge it in time, he looked somewhat disheveled.
"Shoot...shoot him to death!" Wu Huasheng was furious, not expecting that Li Xiangdong could still injure people even when trapped in a cage.
With a whoosh, the archers unleashed a hail of arrows into the cage, each one a meteor. It seemed Li Xiangdong was doomed, but then he turned, and the arrows bounced off, wounding several more archers.
"Let a few more in! Keep shooting! We'll wear him out!" Wu Huasheng roared furiously.
"Wait, you all retreat!" Xingyunzi raised his hand to stop the terrified archers, saying, "Master, let me handle this." Seeing Wu Huasheng nod in agreement, the archers breathed a sigh of relief, hurriedly tending to the wounded and fleeing outside.
"Li Xiangdong, let's see if you can defeat my Bewitching and Deranged Technique." Xingyunzi chuckled strangely, extinguishing the candlelight with a wave of his hand.
In the darkness, the crystal ball in Xingyunzi's hand emitted a bright light again, and the three pairs of strange eyes appearing through it shimmered with demonic light.
Li Xiangdong could have closed his eyes or turned his head away to avoid the sharp gaze of the demonic eyes, but he was arrogant and didn't believe that even with his preparations, he couldn't defeat Xingyunzi's sorcery. Besides, if such a method could break the spell, then the Bewitching and Deranged Technique would be even less of a threat. Therefore, he secretly circulated his inner energy, focused his mind, and watched how Xingyunzi would use his magic.
Xingyunzi's bewitching and seductive arts primarily rely on mental power. While the crystal balls could enhance mental strength, ignoring them would only waste time and effort, but they couldn't stop the demonic intrusion. Seeing Li Xiangdong's lack of evasion, Xingyunzi was secretly pleased and quickly channeled his full power.
The eerie gaze emanating from the crystal balls seemed to penetrate directly into Li Xiangdong's heart, as if becoming tangible, touching the countless threads of his soul. This startled Li Xiangdong, who realized this demonic cultivator was no ordinary being. Li Xiangdong
had long studied soul-capturing techniques, and although he hadn't fully grasped their mysteries, he was still an expert. Discovering Xingyunzi's abilities, he couldn't help but want to exchange insights. Suddenly, a brilliant idea struck him. He deliberately opened his arms, allowing Xingyunzi to do as he pleased, taking the opportunity to explore his soul, hoping to make some discoveries.
After a while, Xingyunzi noticed Li Xiangdong's continued indifference, snorted coldly, and took out another crystal ball from his robes. Somehow, he managed to stack all four crystal balls together.
A strange eye appeared in the bright light, making Li Xiangdong feel strained and his thoughts became somewhat chaotic. However, he was focused on his exploration and didn't pay much attention to it.
Xingyunzi added another crystal ball, and the five crystal balls were stacked in his palm, seemingly about to fall, but they didn't, which was unusual.
Five beams of bright light and five pairs of demonic eyes covered Li Xiangdong's head and face, making him feel disoriented and unable to concentrate on exploring the secrets of the soul. His limbs also seemed to become weak and powerless, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of foreboding. He realized that he had been careless and distracted, allowing Xingyunzi to
take advantage of his weakness. "Eat the Heart-Changing Pill!" Xingyunzi said in a drowsy voice.
"..." Li Xiangdong weakly opened his mouth, feeling utterly powerless. He knew that if Wu Huasheng seized the opportunity to attack, he would probably have to use his last resort.
"Eat!" Xingyunzi shouted, and another crystal ball appeared in his hand.
Li Xiangdong suddenly felt powerless to resist. Somehow, strength returned to his hands, and he slowly raised the hand holding the Heart-Changing Pill, bringing it to his mouth.
"Ah…!" At that moment, Fang Peijun's scream suddenly echoed in his mind, though he couldn't hear her voice. Even so, it was enough to jol Li Xiangdong awake. His mind cleared instantly, and his hand, raised in mid-air, remained motionless near his lips.
"Hurry…hurry up and eat it, just eat it." Xingyunzi's face was deathly pale, sweat pouring down his face. Trembling, he took out the seventh crystal ball from his robes, slowly stacking it on top of the other six, pleadingly.
Li Xiangdong's mind raced. He raised his hand and slapped it into his mouth, seemingly swallowing the Heart-Changing Pill, but actually holding it between two fingers. Wu Huasheng, though watching intently, didn't notice.
"Did you eat it?!" Xingyunzi gasped in disbelief. "Open your mouth." Li Xiangdong opened his mouth blankly, as if he had been subdued.
"How amazing...!" Xingyunzi breathed a sigh of relief after realizing there was no trace of the Heart-Changing Pill in Li Xiangdong's mouth, and carefully put away the crystal ball.
"Did you subdue him?" Wu Huasheng asked anxiously.
"After taking the Heart-Changing Pill, he's like a wooden puppet, barely moving, unable to do anything evil," Xingyunzi nodded.
"What's the use of that?" Wu Huasheng said discontentedly, "Why not just kill him?"
"That would be too wasteful," Xingyunzi shook his head, "I'll spend some time using the Bewitching and Deranged Technique to make him a general of our sect, and the sect leader's great ambition of dominating the martial world will be just around the corner."
"How long will that take?" Wu Huasheng asked.
"This person is no ordinary person, I think it will take at least ten days to half a month," Xingyunzi pondered.
"Only ten days to half a month? I thought it would take a year and a half like the two gang leaders," Wu Huasheng said happily.
"If we didn't have to wait for an opportunity and cast the spell many times separately, the two gang leaders could have done it in less than half a day. Why waste so much effort
?" Xingyunzi said dismissively. "What's so special about him?" Wu Huasheng asked
, puzzled. "This boy's mental strength is unparalleled. He's arguably the most formidable one I've encountered since I mastered the Bewitching and Deceiving Technique," Xingyunzi exclaimed. "After entering, he was already bewitched by Huang Liangxiang and repeatedly broke free from my Demon Eye Divine Power. It took me seven crystal balls to subdue him. His willpower is perhaps unmatched in the world."
"Is he really that formidable?" Wu Huasheng asked incredulously.
"Back then, I only used three crystal balls, and the Heartless Old Daoist of Kongtong was forced to flee. This shows how formidable he is," Xingyunzi sighed. "
Can the Bewitching and Deceiving Technique really make him submit?" Wu Huasheng asked.
"If he hadn't taken the Heart-Changing Pill, it would have been hard to say, but now it's practically a done deal; it's just a matter of how much effort it will take," Xingyunzi said confidently.
Li Xiangdong sneered inwardly, thinking that if he hadn't been distracted, how could he have succeeded? He inadvertently noticed the red handkerchief on the wall and couldn't help but feel uneasy, suspecting that these few tattered pieces of cloth might also be involved.
"Master, we've captured those two girls!" Just then, Yu Guang called out from outside.
"Bring them in and let me see them," Wu Huasheng said loudly.
Originally, Li Xiangdong had only intended for Yao Fengzhu to stay behind, pretending to be captured due to her mediocre martial arts skills, while Fang Peijun was to escape on her own so he could go back and call Tie Shi to help. Seeing Yu Guang bringing the two women in, he knew she still couldn't escape, so he followed the plan and didn't resist, allowing himself to be captured. He could only give instructions through telepathy, and fortunately, the three of them were now in the same room, making communication much easier.
The two women were truly disheveled; not only were their hair disheveled and their hairpins askew, but their hands were also bound behind their backs, and their clothes were in disarray, indicating that they had suffered a lot of humiliation.
Fang Peijun looked slightly better; her pale yellow clothes were still relatively intact, except for a few stains on her high breasts, the marks of someone's filthy fingers. Yao Fengzhu's clothes, however, had been torn off, revealing her crimson bodice askew, half of her breast exposed, making one's mouth water.
"Did they resist?" Wu Huasheng asked, his eyes lecherously fixed on Yao Fengzhu's breasts.
"Yes, but their martial arts were mediocre; they were easily subdued," Yu Guang chuckled.
"Have you searched them?" Wu Huasheng asked with a sly smile.
"Yes, nothing," Yu Guang nodded.
"What are your names? Who are you in the Asura Cult?" Wu Huasheng asked.
"My name is Peijun..." "My name is Fengzhu, I'm... I'm his maid." The two women said fearfully. Although they saw Li Xiangdong trapped in the cage, looking like a statue, the telepathic messages they received were the same as usual; how could they dare to speak nonsense?
"What does the girl do?" Wu Huasheng asked with a smile.
Tang Zong finally got his release. Although the girl had another orgasm, she was exhausted and panting heavily, covered in sweat. Her eyes were lifeless as Tang Zong pressed her down, and she didn't move.
After a long while, the young woman seemed to regain consciousness. She turned her flushed face away sadly, tears streaming down her cheeks, and sobbed, "Why...why did you bully me?"
"I didn't mean it..." Tang Zong said, filled with remorse, "It's just...it's just that the poison you ingested was too potent, nothing else could cure it..."
"Was it the one you gave me?" the young woman asked, tears still streaming down her face.
"No...that was our sect's antidote, it could cure all poisons, but for some reason..." Tang Zong cried out urgently.
"Waaah...I'm so miserable...waaah...I can't go on living!" the young woman wailed, realizing that Tang Zong hadn't meant any harm.
"Don't cry..." Tang Zong was flustered by her crying and didn't know what to do. "It's all my fault, I'll take responsibility."
"Take responsibility?" the young woman choked out, "How will you take responsibility?"
"I'll marry you!" Tang Zong said resolutely.
"Don't lie to me..." the woman said sadly, "I'm an unlucky person, and a withered flower, how can I remarry?"
"I'm not lying to you, I will definitely marry you!" Tang Zong said excitedly, his heart burning with love, wishing he could cut open his belly and chest to prove his feelings.
"Really?" the woman said in disbelief.
"Really." Tang Zong said affectionately, "What's your name? Why...?" "
My name is Qingping, my ancestral home is Yucheng, I married into Qingyuan, my husband died three months ago, and I was not accepted by my in-laws. On my way back to my parents' home, I was unfortunately... kidnapped by these scoundrels, and almost raped... who knew..." the woman sobbed uncontrollably.
This woman was Liu Qingping, who, following Li Xiangdong's instructions, recounted her fabricated life story word by word with tears in her eyes. When she spoke of her tragic experiences, she was so sincere that Tang Zong believed her without a doubt.
"That lecherous scoundrel has already been poisoned by my Nine Poison Soul-Severing Needles; he's doomed. We can't let him do evil anymore," Tang Zong said sullenly, but secretly he felt a pang of gratitude towards Zhong Rong, thinking that if it weren't for him, he wouldn't have met such a beauty.
"Dead? So what if he's dead..." Liu Qingping said blankly, Li Xiangdong's voice echoing in her mind, thinking that evil deeds last a thousand years; how could he so easily give up his life?
"What medicine did he give you?" Tang Zong was still troubled by the fact that the antidote elixir couldn't cure Zhong Rong's lecherous poison. Seeing that Liu Qingping seemed a little calmer, he couldn't help but ask.
"I don't know," Liu Qingping said sadly, her heart breaking as she recalled how she had been exposed in such a shameful state under the torment of the "Beautiful Woman Incense.
" "Why did he make you take that medicine?" Tang Zong asked curiously.
"Because...because I resisted so fiercely, I angered him, so...he made me suffer." Liu Qingping said, her face flushed. She noticed that Tang Zong's penis, which had shrunk, was suddenly stirring again, and she couldn't help but feel strange.
"He deserves to die!" Tang Zong cursed angrily.
"You...you're going to bully me again?" Liu Qingping groaned. It turned out that Tang Zong had regained his virility, and the hard feeling made her feel uncomfortable.
"Can I do it again?" Tang Zong asked breathlessly.
"No...not here." Liu Qingping cried out in embarrassment.
"Then let's go home." Tang Zong tried hard to suppress the urge to have sex again and reluctantly withdrew.
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"Qingping looks so pitiful, it's irresistible." Bai Shanjun watched Liu Qingping shyly cleaning herself with her back to Tang Zong in the mirror and praised her endlessly.
"If she hadn't been so pitiful, how could Tang Zong have been put back into his body?" Li Xiangdong laughed.
"You men just love watching people suffer," Hongdie pouted.
"This Tang Zong can be brought back to life in the blink of an eye, he's not simple. Qingping is going to have some fun," Meiji giggled.
"The one who's not simple is actually Hongdie. Judging from his appearance, he's nothing special," Li Xiangdong said disdainfully.
"What does it have to do with Hongdie?" Nakamura Rong asked, puzzled.
"He must have been affected by the peach blossom fragrance that Hongdie used, which is why his lust was rekindled," Li Xiangdong replied.
"Is there more peach blossom fragrance?" Baicaosheng asked curiously.
"Yes, peach blossom fragrance is effective for two or three hours after leaving the body, unlike the fragrance of a beautiful woman and pomegranate fire fart which dissipate with the wind. Qingping's clothes and the surrounding plants were quite stained with it, so how could Tang Zong escape?" Li Xiangdong explained.
"What's the difference between pomegranate fire fart and peach blossom fragrance?" Baicaosheng asked.
"The pomegranate-flame fart is colorless and odorless, but it grows rapidly in the wind. Just a whiff of it will cause one to lose all normalcy and become like a wild beast," Li Xiangdong said proudly.
"Our Three Wonderful Witches are truly formidable!" Bai Shanjun exclaimed.
"Is that even a question?" Li Xiangdong laughed loudly. "Although Tang Zong is unremarkable in bed, his skills are quite impressive. Even if your martial arts are enough to fight him, you'd better be extra careful if he uses hidden weapons." "
As long as he's a man, there's nothing to worry about," Meiji chuckled.
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Tang Zong was blinded by love for the fire oil, his heart completely devoted to Liu Qingping. He agreed to let her read the Poison Manual as soon as she asked, without considering how a woman who didn't know martial arts and claimed to come from an ordinary family would know of its existence.
Li Xiangdong originally thought it would be a piece of cake, never dreaming that the Poison Manual was actually carved on the wall of a stone cave. The cave door could only be opened on the night of the full moon, and Tang Zong, adhering to his family precepts, hadn't made a copy.
In desperation, Li Xiangdong had no choice but to
rely on Liu Qingping to persuade Tang Zong to make a copy. He estimated that if the two of them worked together and entered the cave two or three times, they could complete the task. Although it would be time-consuming, it was better than futile efforts. Just as Li Xiangdong was considering his next move, he suddenly received a message from Yanhe. The letter was from an undercover agent stationed in the north, reporting that the Jinlun and Dangyang gangs, longtime enemies, had surprisingly resolved their differences under the mediation of the Paijiao sect, and were even planning to merge with the Paijiao sect
. This greatly shocked Li Xiangdong, who decided to immediately return to the Divine Palace and head north to investigate the matter.
The Divine Palace was chosen because it had eighteen exits, many of which led directly to various parts of the north, saving time and effort by avoiding long journeys.
Li Xiangdong then redeployed his men, ordering Baicaosheng and Nakamura Sakae to stay behind and assist Liu Qingping, while he and the others returned to the palace.
"
Your aptitude is exceptional. If you can abandon worldly affairs and diligently cultivate, I foresee that you will master the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra within three years." The Heavenly Pool Saintess not only imparted the supreme method of Fallen Red Exorcism to Ding Ling, but also taught her the entire Jade Maiden Heart Sutra.
"But must I master the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra to use Fallen Red Exorcism?" Ding Ling asked, seemingly disappointed.
"No, but..." the Saintess shook her head.
"But what?" Ding Ling pressed.
"The Fallen Red Flower Exorcism uses the Dao Heart to subdue demons. If the Dao Heart is not firm, the Dao Embryo planted will rely entirely on true Yin to maintain itself, and can only temporarily suppress the demonic aura. It is difficult to last long." The Holy Maiden said solemnly, "When the virginity is broken, the virgin Yin that has been treasured for many years will also flow into his heart along with the Fallen Red Flower. With the power of the Heart Sutra, the Dao Embryo will be nurtured. Only then can it generate a peaceful aura with a heart of great compassion and suppress the demonic aura, making him unable to use his magic."
"If the Dao Embryo can be planted, his demonic magic will be difficult to use. If we arrange for experts to ambush him in time, can't we kill the demon and eliminate the evil?" Ding Ling asked, puzzled.
"The problem is that the Dao Embryo cannot function alone and cannot be sustained. Moreover, its gestation takes time and it is more susceptible to being refined by demonic flames, which would lead to failure." The Holy Maiden sighed, "So after I planted the Dao Embryo, I continued to endure humiliation and hardship to nurture it. During this time, although I tried my best to protect my spiritual center, my Dao Heart was destroyed several times. If it weren't for the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra to regenerate my Dao Heart, I would probably have already sunk into the sea of desire and never recovered."
"Your Dao heart is destroyed...?" Ding Ling cried out in disbelief.
"That's right. To train me into a shameless sex slave, Yu Chi Yuan went to extremes. Once... once made me urinate eighteen times in one night. Fortunately, my Dao embryo had already formed, and I was able to use the Dao heart of the Dao embryo to guard my heart and avoid drowning in the sea of desire. However, just then, my Yin Gate opened, and he took advantage of the situation and committed a terrible mistake..." the Holy Maiden said sadly.
"Committed what terrible mistake?" Ding Ling asked curiously.
"I... I planted a demonic seed in him." the Holy Maiden said through gritted teeth.
"What demonic seed?" Ding Ling asked, completely confused.
"It's... it's that I got pregnant with his child...!" the Holy Maiden said, mustering her courage.
"What!" Ding Ling finally couldn't help but jump up.
"Because the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra was missing a chapter, I overestimated my own power and couldn't withstand his torment. In my haste to escape this sea of suffering, I acted rashly, focusing only on the growth of my Dao embryo and neglecting to protect my heart, ultimately incurring the wrath of the heavens,"
the Holy Maiden said, her face filled with regret.
"Then the child…?" Ding Ling asked anxiously.
"The child… is dead… I… I didn't give birth to him!" the Holy Maiden said, tears welling in her eyes.
"Why?" Ding Ling asked, her heart breaking.
"He was the essence of Yuchi Yuan, brimming with evil. I was only seven days pregnant, already heavily pregnant. If he were born, he would surely be the embodiment of a demon. After much deliberation, I finally descended into the icy pool and used my power to plant the demonic seed…" the Holy Maiden said, tears streaming down her face.
"Holy Maiden…!" Ding Ling didn't know what to say, and couldn't imagine the feelings of a mother who would destroy her own child for the sake of all living beings.
"I… wasn't I very cruel?" the Holy Maiden asked, choking back sobs. It seemed this question had been lingering in her heart for a long time.
"No!" Ding Ling said decisively, "Since this child is a demonic seed, keeping him would only bring more suffering to the living. Eliminating evil is promoting good. Only someone with the heart of a Bodhisattva could handle this. Holy Maiden, please don't take it to heart."
"I... how can I not take it to heart?" the Holy Maiden said, seemingly remorseful.
"Just now, the Holy Maiden said that a chapter of the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra is missing. Which chapter is it? Can it be found?" Ding Ling deliberately used a different phrase.
"I'm afraid it can't be found." The Holy Maiden said blankly, "That chapter is said to be able to strengthen one's yin and nourish one's essence. It was not originally part of the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra. It was created by the childhood companion of my late master, Elder Daxiong. After reading it, my late master found that it was very similar to the essence of the Heart Sutra and hoped to include it in the Heart Sutra. However, the strange person opposed it. Later, the two broke up due to some matter and never saw each other again. That chapter was also lost to obscurity."
"What sect did that strange person belong to?" Ding Ling asked.
"She has no sect, and even my late master was vague about her. All we know is that her name is Hongmei, a prodigy whose martial arts are unconventional and highly creative. My late master tried to find her, but to no avail. We don't know where she lives in seclusion," the Holy Maiden said.
"Hongmei?" Ding Ling asked in surprise. "Our sect's founding ancestor's given name was also Hongmei, but she never used that name. I only learned of it by chance when I was paying respects to our ancestors. It can't be such a coincidence." "
Did she create the Soft Bone Sect's martial arts?" the Holy Maiden asked curiously.
"No, apart from our sect's treasured Jade Maiden Soft Feelings Skill, everything else comes from a secret manual," Ding Ling replied.
"Jade Maiden Soft Feelings Skill?" the Holy Maiden pondered. "What kind of skill is that?"
"It's a kind of bone-shrinking, body-flexing technique..." Ding Ling recited the training manual without hesitation.
"That's it! This is the chapter!" the Holy Maiden exclaimed, clapping her hands.
"Is this the method of nourishing Yin and preserving essence?" Ding Ling asked incredulously.
"That's right. You haven't mastered the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra yet, so naturally you can't understand its mysteries." The Holy Maiden said happily, "Once you master this chapter, you can focus on cultivating your Dao Embryo and won't have to worry about your Dao Heart being destroyed."
"Dao Embryo... how long does it take for the Dao Embryo to fully grow?" Ding Ling asked in a trembling voice.
"That's hard to say. It depends on how strong your Dao Heart is." The Holy Maiden seemed to know what Ding Ling was thinking. "Before you've mastered the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra, don't act rashly. Remember, a person can only use the Bloodstained Exorcism Technique once in their lifetime."
"If I weren't completely desperate, I wouldn't be so reckless." Ding Ling said, her face changing color.
"If you can stay a few more days, I can also teach you some protective spells. Even if you can't slay demons, you won't be afraid of ordinary demonic magic." The Holy Maiden nodded.
"Thank you for your kindness, Holy Maiden!" Ding Ling said with overjoyed delight. While the
Holy
Maiden and Ding Ling were practicing their skills in seclusion, Li Xiangdong, Yao Fengzhu, and Fang Peijun also set off.
Meiji and Baishan Jun had already departed, heading to the bases of the Jinlun and Dangyang gangs respectively to meet with Li Xiangdong's spies stationed there and learn about the two gangs' situations.
Wang Jie, along with several subordinates, went to Yucheng to arrange the Invincible Divine Soldiers' marching route and lodging, preparing to lead their troops to wipe out the Nine-Child Demon Mother and others on the day of the Heavenly Demon Festival. Hongdie and Lina would remain at the Divine Palace to practice their skills.
Li Xiangdong's destination was Guanzhong, a bustling commercial hub where several northern rivers converge, and also the location of the Pai Sect's headquarters.
After receiving news that the Jinlun and Dangyang gangs intended to merge with the Pai Sect, Li Xiangdong believed this was closely related to the Pai Sect.
The Pai Sect originated from a group of lumberjacks in the mountains who made their living by trading timber using ancestral techniques. After hundreds of years of operation, their power was immense; even dynastic changes couldn't shake them.
When the current leader, Wu Huasheng, participated in the siege of Yuchi Yuan, he was still relatively unknown. However, after taking over the sect, he expanded it significantly, becoming a powerful figure in his own right. In recent years, he even recruited Xingyunzi, one of the Five Demons, as his strategist, drawing attention from the righteous sects.
Knowing their destination was Guanzhong, Yao Fengzhu and the others were prepared for a long journey. Unexpectedly, one of the exits of the Asura Palace was just outside Guanzhong City, and Li Xiangdong even owned a large mansion there, making things very convenient.
Only then did Fang Peijun understand why Li Xiangdong hadn't brought Tie Shi with him—it was so close, and summoning him would be quick and efficient.
Fang Peijun was truly afraid to fight, afraid to don the hideous witch's battle armor designed for her by the beautiful woman. But what could she do? Like Yao Fengzhu, she had already completely succumbed to Li Xiangdong's tyranny.
After resting for so many days, Yao Fengzhu looked even more radiant. Watching her gently and attentively serve Li Xiangdong as he changed and relieved himself, even Fang Peijun, who was very close to her, couldn't guess that she was actually anxious and restless.
Yao Fengzhu was annoyed that they had arrived in Guanzhong too quickly, without any delays on the road, disrupting all her plans and making her feel that all her efforts had been in vain.
During these days, taking advantage of Li Xiangdong's absence—believing he wouldn't have time to use his magic to spy on her—Yao Fengzhu had gone to great lengths to write down everything she knew, intending to find an opportunity to secretly communicate with the Nine Gangs and Thirteen Sects along the way. Now, finding such an opportunity wouldn't be easy.
After settling down, Li Xiangdong immediately summoned Yu Guang, an undercover agent from the Pai Sect. It turned out he was the Pai Sect's vice-leader, holding a high position and great power; it was unclear why he had joined the Shura Sect.
"Wu Huasheng used a honey trap, secretly administering bewitching drugs to make the two gang leaders submit." Yu Guang, knowing the reason for Li Xiangdong's summons, immediately revealed the whole story before any questions were asked: "The drug was a mind-altering pill secretly concocted by the strategist Xingyunzi. He is one of the Five Demons, skilled in the art of bewitching and deceiving. After taking the mind-altering pill, they lost all their normal instincts and acted perversely."
"Just mind-altering pills?" Li Xiangdong asked. Although the Asura Sect wasn't known for its drugs, its knowledge was extraordinary, and it had never heard of such a potent bewitching and deceiving drug.
"Yes," Yu Guang said decisively.
"Couldn't others see that they were under the influence of drugs?" Li Xiangdong asked curiously.
"This medicine is truly miraculous. Their appearance remains unchanged, but their thinking is drastically different. Others will only think they've changed their minds, unable to detect that it's the work of this drug," Yu Guang said confidently.
"Even if the Heart-Changing Pill can bewitch and confuse, how can it make them obedient and completely subservient?" Li Xiangdong pondered.
"That's unknown," Yu Guang shook his head. "But Xingyunzi has planted an inside agent by their side, who should be able to give them instructions."
"What kind of inside agent?" Li Xiangdong asked.
"It's Xingyunzi's disciple, known as the Twelve Beauties of Enchantment. Wu Huasheng kept eight for himself, and the other four were distributed to the two factions." Yu Guang looked lecherously at the two women behind Li Xiangdong. "Although they aren't as beautiful as the two beauties of the sect leader, they are skilled in bedroom arts and can bewitch men to death."
"You fancy them? You know the rules of our sect. As long as you work diligently, you can use them anytime," Li Xiangdong nodded.
"Thank you, Master. Who are they...?" Yu Guang asked curiously.
"This is Feng Zhu, and this is Pei Jun. They are both my maids." Li Xiangdong had no interest in talking about the two women and pressed on, "Is there an antidote for the Heart-Changing Pill?"
"I haven't heard him mention it," Yu Guang said awkwardly.
"The Heart-Changing Pill is no small matter. Try to find out about it for me, and it would be best if you could get a few back." Li Xiangdong said with a strange glint in his eyes. His painstakingly researched technique of bewitching and seducing was still incomplete, and hearing about this rare medicine, he couldn't help but be eager to try it.
"Yes," Yu Guang agreed.
"Have you found out why Xing Yunzi worked for Wu Huasheng?" Li Xiangdong changed his question.
"He was determined to study the art of bewitching and seducing, but this required a lot of manpower and resources. Wu Huasheng promised to help him with all his might, which is why he joined our sect," Yu Guang replied.
"Isn't Wu Huasheng afraid of falling into his trap?" Li Xiangdong asked.
"Xingyunzi doesn't seem to have much ambition, and Wu Huasheng is extremely cautious, always on guard. It won't be easy to make a move," Yu Guang said.
Li Xiangdong continued to ask many questions, mostly about Xingyunzi's character and the secret of the Heart-Changing Pill. Unfortunately, Yu Guang didn't know much, which greatly frustrated him. In the end, he could only let Yu Guang leave after he tried to find out and reported back immediately.
After Yu Guang left, Li Xiangdong sat blankly in front of the hall, his mind filled with thoughts of how to investigate the secret of the Heart-Changing Pill.
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Two days later, Yu Guang reported that Xingyunzi's alchemy room was located in the main altar of the Pai Sect. He believed that the Heart-Changing Pill must be hidden there. Although it was in a remote corner and there were no guards, there were magical restrictions around it. Yu Guang dared not break in and could only sigh as he looked at the door.
Li Xiangdong didn't care about any magical restrictions. Hearing that Wu Huasheng and Xingyunzi had coincidentally gone out and wouldn't be back for two or three days, he thought the opportunity was too good to pass up and actually ordered Yu Guang to lead him in at night.
As the vice leader of the Pai Sect, Yu Guang could easily infiltrate the area with someone. Upon arriving, he kept watch outside, while Li Xiangdong ignored all restrictions and ventured alone into the alchemy room.
It was late at night, moonless and starless outside the window. The alchemy room was dark, but Li Xiangdong noticed a faint red glow emanating from three walls. Even stranger, his mind was unusually foggy, making it impossible to concentrate.
"Li...Xiang...Dong!" Just then, someone called Li Xiangdong's name slowly but forcefully.
"Who is it?" Li Xiangdong's heart jolted, and he demanded, but for some reason, the voice sounded unusual, even somewhat weak.
"It's me!" A dazzling light suddenly appeared before Li Xiangdong's eyes, making him dizzy and drowsy.
"You...who are you?" Li Xiangdong took a breath, trying to suppress his turbulent emotions as he asked. Only then did he notice a pair of strange, black-and-white eyes within the crystalline light, radiating a terrifying light, utterly eerie.
"I am who I am! And who are you?" the man said in a deep voice, the profound sound making Li Xiangdong's eyelids heavy, making him want to fall asleep.
"I am Li Xiangdong," Li Xiangdong replied.
"The Asura Cult Leader?" the man said calmly.
"Yes..." Li Xiangdong answered, suddenly feeling a sense of foreboding, and gasped, "And who are you?"
"Don't ask who I am...!" the man hissed, and suddenly another crystalline light appeared, simultaneously shooting into Li Xiangdong's eyes along with the previous one. Even stranger, behind each crystalline light was a pair of strange eyes gleaming with demonic light, leaving Li Xiangdong bewildered and disoriented.
"Women are born to serve men, is that right?" the man asked hastily, seeing Li Xiangdong calm down.
"Yes..."
"A woman who doesn't know how to serve a man should be punished!"
"Yes..."
"A worthless woman is a man's greatest pleasure."
"Yes..."
The man spoke eloquently, each sentence striking a chord with Li Xiangdong, making him wholeheartedly agree and unable to refuse.
"You're tired, go to sleep!"
"..." Li Xiangdong felt his eyelids grow heavy, wanting to collapse into a deep sleep. However, his internal strength was profound, and a sliver of clarity remained in his mind. Instinctively, he shouted, "No... I won't sleep!"
The man gave a low hum, and another crystalline light appeared in the darkness. Three crystalline lights, six strange eyes, covered Li Xiangdong's head and face, finally causing him to close his eyes uncontrollably. Just as he was about to fall asleep, he suddenly felt a gust of wind on his head and instinctively swung his palm out.
The palm struck, and his palm hurt. Helplessly, he retreated to dissipate the force and discovered that he was surrounded by cold iron bars. He was trapped in an iron cage.
"Alright!" The person in front cheered and stepped back. Then someone lit a candle, and Li Xiangdong saw two more people inside.
In front of him was a Taoist priest holding three stacked crystal balls, and in the corner stood an old man in his sixties, holding an iron bar protruding from the corner, which appeared to be the mechanism controlling the iron cage.
"Li Xiangdong, this iron cage is forged from millennia-old steel. Even a Great Luo Golden Immortal couldn't escape it," the old man sneered.
"The dignified leader of the Asura Sect, actually resorting to such a ghostly trick?" Li Xiangdong realized he had been ambushed and said in annoyance.
"When you meet Confucius and Mencius, you talk about propriety and righteousness; when you meet Jie and Zhou, you fight. Do you expect me to talk about benevolence and morality with the leader of the Asura Sect?" The Taoist priest wiped his sweat and said with a smirk.
"So you are Xingyunzi?" Li Xiangdong sneered, realizing that he had been controlled by the man's strange magic, and he couldn't help but feel greatly wary.
"Not bad, here's a Heart-Changing Pill. If you swallow it, I can spare your life," Xingyunzi said, taking out a black pill.
"You think you can stop me?" Li Xiangdong clenched and unclenched his fingers, simultaneously chanting a spell in his mind, intending to unleash a palm lightning attack. However, he couldn't finish the incantation after only a couple of sentences, and the palm lightning naturally failed to materialize.
"The Heavenly Pool Saintess's Demon-Subduing Handkerchief is here. Can you still use your demonic magic?" The old man, finding nothing amiss, breathed a sigh of relief and cackled. He was none other than Wu Huasheng, the leader of the Pai Sect.
Only then did Li Xiangdong notice that three walls were covered with bright red silk handkerchiefs. The red light he had seen earlier emanated from these handkerchiefs. These handkerchiefs must belong to Wu Huasheng himself and the Jinlun Dangyang gang. He cursed angrily,
refusing to believe that such handkerchiefs could restrain his magic, and chanted the spell again.
"Don't waste your time. With the cloth hanging high, all evil will be warded off. Even Yuchi Yuan couldn't act recklessly under the cloth back then, let alone you?" Wu Huasheng sneered.
"Do you think I can't kill you without using magic?" Li Xiangdong shouted and threw a punch at Wu Huasheng. Each punch was powerful and seemed designed to kill him instantly.
"At this point, are you still going to make a desperate struggle?" Wu Huasheng dared not fight head-on, dodging aside and shouting, "Send a few men!"
His voice had barely faded when Yu Guang led a group of warriors charging in menacingly, each with bows drawn and arrows aimed at Li Xiangdong in the cage.
"Yu Guang, it really was you who betrayed me! Have you forgotten the Yuanming Heart Lamp? Are you courting death!" Li Xiangdong shouted angrily, not understanding why this man, who was usually so afraid of death, would dare betray him again.
"What Yuanming Heart Lamp?" Yu Guang asked blankly.
"Don't listen to him, there's no Yuanming Heart Lamp!" Xing Yunzi said in a deep voice.
Li Xiangdong suddenly realized that Xing Yunzi had used sorcery to make Yu Guang forget about the Yuanming Heart Lamp, making him think he was uncontrolled, which was why he was so bold.
"Yu Guang, this is none of your business. Take some men and bring back his two maids," Wu Huasheng ordered.
"What exactly do you want?" Li Xiangdong said sullenly, secretly sending instructions to Yao Fengzhu and the others via telepathy towards the doorway without the protective handkerchief. The teleportation was extremely difficult, as he knew the handkerchief was the culprit. Fortunately, his skill was high, and he was able to complete the teleportation intermittently.
"As long as you take the Heart-Changing Pill, you will be our honored guest, otherwise..." Xingyunzi chuckled coldly.
"Can a Heart-Changing Pill really subdue me?" Li Xiangdong knew they didn't intend to take his life yet, and said coldly.
"You'll know once you take it." Xingyunzi said with a sly smile.
"Give it to me." Li Xiangdong's eyes darted around, and he actually opened his mouth.
"That's more like it." Xingyunzi laughed and flicked his finger, shooting the Heart-Changing Pill into Li Xiangdong's mouth.
"Thanks!" Li Xiangdong reached out and took the Heart-Changing Pill, examining it as he said, "Even if I changed my mind, would you think I'd let you off?"
"You're courting death!" Wu Huasheng sneered, waving his hand and saying, "Cripple his limbs."
Upon hearing this, four archers stepped forward, aiming at Li Xiangdong's limbs, and fired arrows that shot into the cage like lightning.
Li Xiangdong remained calm, catching the arrows with both hands, then sending them flying back. Several archers screamed and fell to the ground, unable to get up. Three arrows had already pierced their chests, and another arrow was aimed at Wu Huasheng. Although he managed to dodge it in time, he looked somewhat disheveled.
"Shoot...shoot him to death!" Wu Huasheng was furious, not expecting Li Xiangdong to still be able to injure people even while trapped in a cage.
With a whoosh, the archers unleashed a rain of arrows into the cage, each one a meteor. It seemed Li Xiangdong was doomed, but then he twisted his body, and the arrows bounced off, wounding several more archers.
"Bring in a few more! Keep shooting!
We'll wear him out!" Wu Huasheng roared furiously. "Wait! Get out!" Xingyunzi raised a hand to stop the terrified archers, saying, "Master, let me handle this." Seeing Wu Huasheng nod in agreement, the archers breathed a sigh of relief, hurriedly tending to the wounded and retreating outside.
"Li Xiangdong, let's see if you can defeat my Bewitching and Deranged Technique," Xingyunzi chuckled, extinguishing the candlelight with a wave of his hand.
In the darkness, the crystal ball in Xingyunzi's hand emitted a bright light once more, and the three pairs of strange eyes appearing through it shimmered with demonic light.
Li Xiangdong could have avoided the demonic gaze by closing his eyes or turning his head away. However, arrogant and proud, he refused to believe that even with his preparations, he couldn't defeat Xingyunzi's sorcery. Besides, if such a method could break the spell, this bewitching and mind-altering technique would be even less of a threat. Therefore, he secretly circulated his inner energy, focused his mind, and watched how Xingyunzi would use his magic.
Xingyunzi's bewitching and mind-altering technique primarily relied on mental power. While the crystal balls could enhance mental power, ignoring the gaze would only waste time and effort, but it couldn't stop the demonic intrusion. Seeing that Li Xiangdong didn't dodge, Xingyunzi was secretly pleased and quickly channeled his full power.
The eerie gaze emanating from the crystal balls seemed to penetrate directly into his heart, even touching the countless strands of his soul as if it had become tangible. This made Li Xiangdong's heart skip a beat, and he secretly thought that this sorcerer was no ordinary being.
Li Xiangdong, having long studied the art of soul-capturing, though not fully comprehending its mysteries, was still a master. Discovering Xingyunzi's abilities, he couldn't help but consider exchanging insights. Suddenly, a brilliant idea struck him; he deliberately opened his arms, allowing Xingyunzi to do as he pleased, using the opportunity to explore his own soul, hoping to make some discoveries.
After a while, Xingyunzi, finding Li Xiangdong still unmoved, coldly snorted and took out another crystal ball from his robes. Inexplicably, he managed to stack four crystal balls together.
A strange eye appeared in the bright light, making Li Xiangdong feel strained and his thoughts somewhat confused, but he was focused on his exploration and didn't pay it any mind.
Xingyunzi added another crystal ball; the five crystal balls stacked in his palm, teetering on the verge of falling, yet they didn't—a rare occurrence.
Five beams of intense light, five pairs of demonic eyes, enveloped Li Xiangdong's head and face, making him feel disoriented and unable to concentrate on exploring the secrets of the soul. His limbs also seemed to weaken, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of foreboding, realizing that his carelessness and distraction had
allowed Xingyunzi to take advantage of his weakness. "Eat the Heart-Changing Pill!" Xingyunzi said in a drowsy voice.
"..." Li Xiangdong weakly opened his mouth, completely lacking the strength to speak. He knew that if Wu Huasheng seized the opportunity to attack, he would probably have to use his last resort.
"Eat!" Xingyunzi shouted, and another crystal ball appeared in his hand.
Li Xiangdong suddenly felt powerless to resist. Somehow, he regained strength in his hand and slowly raised the hand holding the Heart-Changing Pill, putting it into his mouth.
"Ah...!" At that moment, Fang Peijun's scream suddenly echoed in his mind, but he couldn't hear her voice. Even so, it was enough to wake Li Xiangdong, and his mind immediately cleared. His hand, which had been raised in mid-air, remained motionless by his lips.
"Hurry...hurry up and eat it, that's all." Xingyunzi's face was deathly pale, sweat pouring down his face. Trembling, he took out the seventh crystal ball from his robes and slowly stacked it on top of the other six, pleadingly.
Li Xiangdong's mind raced, and he raised his hand to put the pill in his mouth, seemingly swallowing the Heart-Changing Pill in his palm, but actually holding it between two fingers. Although Wu Huasheng was watching intently, he didn't notice.
"Did he swallow it?!" Xingyunzi asked breathlessly, as if incredulous. "Open your mouth." Li Xiangdong opened his mouth woodenly, as if he had already been subdued.
"So powerful...!" Xingyunzi breathed a sigh of relief after seeing that there was no trace of the Heart-Changing Pill in Li Xiangdong's mouth, and carefully put away the crystal ball.
"Did you subdue him?" Wu Huasheng asked anxiously.
"After swallowing the Heart-Changing Pill, he's like a wooden puppet, barely moving, unable to do anything evil." Xingyunzi nodded.
"What's the use of this?" Wu Huasheng said, seemingly dissatisfied. "Let's just kill him."
"That would be such a waste," Xingyunzi shook his head. "I'll put in some effort and use the Bewitching and Deranged Technique to make him a general in our sect. Then the sect leader's ambition to dominate the martial world will be within reach."
"How long will that take?" Wu Huasheng asked.
"This man is no ordinary person. I think it will take at least ten days to half a month," Xingyunzi pondered.
"Only ten days to half a month? I thought it would take a year and a half like the two gang leaders," Wu Huasheng said happily.
"If we didn't have to wait for an opportunity and had to cast the spell many times, the two gang leaders wouldn't have needed half a day. Why bother with all this effort?" Xingyunzi said dismissively.
"What's so great about him?" Wu Huasheng asked, puzzled.
"This boy's mental strength is unparalleled. He is arguably the most formidable one I have encountered since I mastered the Bewitching and Deranged Technique," Xingyunzi exclaimed. "After entering, he was already bewitched by Huang Liangxiang and repeatedly broke free from my Demonic Eye technique. It took me seven crystal balls to subdue him. His willpower is perhaps unmatched in the world." "
Is he really that formidable?" Wu Huasheng asked incredulously.
"Back then, I only used three crystal balls, and the Heartless Daoist of Kongtong was forced to flee. This shows how formidable he is," Xingyunzi sighed. "
Can the Bewitching and Deranged Technique make him submit?" Wu Huasheng asked.
"If he hadn't taken the Heart-Changing Pill, it would be hard to say. But now it's a sure thing. It's just a matter of how much effort it will take," Xingyunzi said confidently.
Li Xiangdong sneered inwardly, thinking that if he hadn't been distracted, he wouldn't have succeeded. He inadvertently noticed the red handkerchief on the wall and couldn't help but feel alarmed, suspecting that these tattered pieces of cloth might also be involved.
"Master, we've captured those two girls!" Just then, Yu Guang called out from outside.
"Bring them in and let us see them," Wu Huasheng said loudly.
Originally, Li Xiangdong had only intended for Yao Fengzhu to stay behind, pretending to be captured due to her mediocre martial arts skills, while Fang Peijun was to escape on her own so he could go back and call Tie Shi to help. Seeing Yu Guang bringing the two women in, he knew she still couldn't escape, so he followed the
plan and didn't resist, allowing himself to be captured. He could only give instructions through telepathy, and fortunately, the three of them were now in the same room, making communication much easier. The two women were truly in a sorry state, not only with their hair disheveled and hairpins askew, but also with their hands tied behind their backs and their clothes in disarray, indicating they had suffered a great deal of humiliation. Fang
Peijun looked slightly better; her pale yellow clothes were still relatively intact, except for a few stains on her high breasts, the marks of someone's dirty fingers. Yao Fengzhu's clothes, however, had been torn off, and her crimson bodice was askew, revealing half of her breast, making one's mouth water.
"Did they resist?" Wu Huasheng asked, his eyes lingering on Yao Fengzhu's chest.
"Yes, but their martial arts skills are mediocre; they were easily subdued," Yu Guang chuckled.
"Have you searched them?" Wu Huasheng asked with a sly smile.
"Yes, I searched them, but there was nothing," Yu Guang nodded.
"What are your names? What are you in the Asura Cult?" Wu Huasheng asked.
"My name is Peijun..." "My name is Fengzhu, and I'm... I'm his maid." The two women said fearfully. Although they saw Li Xiangdong trapped in the cage, looking like a wooden statue, the telepathic messages they received were the same as usual, so they dared not speak nonsense.
"What does a maid do?" Wu Huasheng asked with a smile.
"I... I serve him, and I'm also... I'm his chamber pot," Yao Fengzhu said shyly, her face lowered.
"What chamber pot?" Wu Huasheng asked, puzzled.
"I... I'm for him to relieve his lust," Fang Peijun said, biting her lip.
"You're not lying to me, are you?" Wu Huasheng chuckled, amused.
"We wouldn't dare," the two women said timidly.
"Did you hand over the Life-Giving Lamp?" Xingyunzi interjected.
"...What Life-Giving Lamp?" Yao Fengzhu, following Li Xiangdong's instructions, feigned ignorance.
"They're just two little girls, why would Li Xiangdong bother making Life-Giving Lamps for them?" Wu Huasheng said dismissively.
"After breaking through the Yanzhou prison, where did those demonic soldiers hide?" Xingyunzi continued.
"We don't know," the two women replied.
"You can ask them about these things after you've dealt with Li Xiangdong," Wu Huasheng laughed loudly. "From now on, you two are my chamber pots, understand?"
"We understand," the two women said aggrievedly.
"Untie them," Wu Huasheng said with satisfaction.
"We can also open the iron cage now." Xingyunzi walked to the corner, preparing to open the mechanism.
"Be careful, he might play tricks!" Wu Huasheng said warily.
"Can he still play tricks?" Despite this, Xingyunzi still dared not let his guard down. He didn't rush to loosen the mechanism, but stared at Li Xiangdong and said, "Take off your clothes."
Li Xiangdong didn't say a word, and like a walking corpse, he took off his clothes, letting a brocade pouch hidden in his bosom fall to the ground without picking it up, until he was only wearing a pair of short shorts.
"Take them off, take off your underwear too!" Xingyunzi shouted in a deep voice.
Yao Fengzhu watched in horror as Li Xiangdong took off his last remaining screen, revealing himself naked in front of everyone. She was only concerned with suspecting that he was really under the influence of sorcery, and didn't have time to care that Yu Kong took advantage of untying her ropes to grope her.
"What are you looking at? Haven't you seen enough?" Li Xiangdong cursed inwardly. "Acting, huh? Do you like being touched like this?"
"No...!" Yao Fengzhu shuddered at the sound and struggled, crying out, "Don't touch me!"
"This guy can see that although Li Xiangdong's penis is listless, it is still strangely terrifying." Xingyunzi had a thought, took a long spear, put it into the iron cage, and fiddled with it, saying, "The leader should believe he didn't play any tricks now, right?"
"The dignified leader of the Asura Sect, so easily manipulated, if he can still play tricks, I'll really admire him." Wu Huasheng glared at Yu Guang with dissatisfaction, clapped his hands and laughed loudly.
"A useless person, no matter how old he is, he's useless." Yu Guang said awkwardly, seemingly a little afraid of Wu Huasheng. After untying Yao Fengzhu, he continued to untie Fang Peijun's ropes, but he didn't touch her again.
"His brain may be useless, but his physical functions are not damaged. Otherwise, how could he serve the leader in the future?" Xingyunzi laughed.
"Can we have him perform a live sex show?" Yu Guangqiang laughed, taking advantage of Wu Huasheng's inattention to secretly pinch Fang Peijun's pink buttocks twice.
"What's so difficult about that!" Xingyunzi laughed loudly.
"Let's see what's in the brocade bag?" Wu Huasheng laughed happily, pointing to the brocade bag that Li Xiangdong had dropped on the ground.
"How could the things on Li Xiangdong be ordinary?" Xingyunzi walked over and picked up the brocade bag at Li Xiangdong's feet.
"What is it?" Wu Huasheng asked curiously.
"A small sword... a stick, and..." Xingyunzi examined the items in the brocade bag one by one.
Fang Peijun recognized the small sword as the Azure Dragon Sword that Li Xiangdong had painstakingly seized and then transformed into its current form using demonic magic. The others must be important treasures of the Asura Cult, but she couldn't understand why he would discard them like trash.
In truth, Li Xiangdong didn't want to display these treasures, but he couldn't use magic to send them back to the divine palace, nor did he want to reveal his true, uncontrolled nature. He could only continue the charade.
"Remember to ask what those things are, see if there's anything we can use," Wu Huasheng said greedily, now completely convinced that Li Xiangdong was under the spell.
"Of course, it seems they're all useful treasures," Xingyunzi said, carefully putting the brocade bag into his robes.
Without the iron cage, even without magic, Li Xiangdong was confident he could seize the treasures, rescue people, and break through the encirclement. However, with ulterior motives, he remained motionless like a wooden puppet.
"When will you cast the spell?" Wu Huasheng asked.
"In a couple of days. I've exhausted myself just now, I need to rest," Xingyunzi sighed.
"Should we lock him up?" Yu Guang asked timidly.
"No need. He's already taken the Heart-Changing Pill. Even eating, drinking, and relieving himself won't move without my order," Xingyunzi laughed.
"This is going to be interesting!" Wu Huasheng's eyes darted around, and he chuckled wickedly, "Didn't you say you could get this arrogant Asura Cult Leader to perform a live sex show? Now it's time to celebrate. Come to my place, and we'll all have a good time."
"Who's his opponent? Is it these two chamber pots?" Yu Guang leered.
"No, he's had his fill of these two chamber pots. How about this, we'll take care of these two chamber pots and see if he can satisfy Bajiao's cravings," Wu Huasheng laughed.

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