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Upon seeing the appearance of this Shikigami, the two sitting cross-legged were taken aback. The emergence of Gu Huo Niao, an ancient Shikigami, was already difficult to handle, but who would have thought that another ancient Shikigami would appear here?
Indeed, Kazama Tadao's Shikigami was named Shōtōn Tōji, one of the Shikigami within the Yokai Tower. It was said that he was a handsome young man who, however, had an aversion to human food and craved human flesh, specifically the flesh of maidens imbued with primal yin energy, and he only consumed the breasts of these women. It was rumored that his parents sent him to a temple in hopes that the temples of Wa Country could handle him.
Who would have thought that upon entering the temple, he became even more uncontrollable? The entire temple fell under his control, specifically targeting women who came to worship. It was said that he was eventually killed by a great general of Wa Country named Yoshimitsu. However, even in death, he became more brutal, using his handsome appearance to lure women from Wa Country before consuming their flesh. This matter came to Yoshimitsu's attention once again, and in his fury, he sealed Shōtōn Tōji within his sword. From then on, this sword was known among the people of Wa Country as Ankō Tōjiki!
However, with Yoshimitsu's death, his sword was reclaimed by the royal family of Wa Country, and thus Ankō Tōjiki disappeared along with Shōtōn Tōji from Wa Country. Who could have imagined that this notorious figure would be summoned as a Shikigami by Kazama Tadao?
While everyone was astonished, the battle between Xiao Yefeng and Ruan Sanyun had already reached a fever pitch. Ruan Sanyun was somewhat similar to Xiao Yefeng; not only was he a Yoga Master but also a Sorcerer. At the moment they clashed, Ruan Sanyun chanted a phrase in Yue Country dialect, and suddenly a dark light shot out from his right wrist. A clawing Starved Wolf Phantom lunged at Xiao Yefeng's throat amidst their struggle.
This took Xiao Yefeng by surprise. According to the information he had on Ruan Sanyun, he was merely a Yoga Master who specialized in combat and had no knowledge of such techniques. He never expected this guy to have a hidden card up his sleeve. Indeed, Ruan Sanyun used his Water Splitting Spear to lock down Xiao Yefeng's Black Sword at two diverging points while simultaneously using his serrated short dagger to trap Xiao Yefeng's Black Sword from behind. In an instant, Xiao Yefeng found it impossible to draw his sword.
The Starved Wolf Phantom had already lunged at him when Ruan Sanyun sneered and said, "Do you know why no one knows I can use Cursing Technique? Because those who knew are already dead!"
"Your skills are nothing but trivial! Did you think you were the only one with a hidden card? Zitong, go!" A flash of light erupted from the Black Gold Spirit Banner at Xiao Yefeng's waist as a Bright Silver Spear shot out. The Starved Wolf Phantom let out a howl as it was pierced through by this spear, its soul shattered and forever unable to reincarnate!
"Pu! You—" Ruan Sanyun exclaimed. This Starved Wolf Phantom was his core means of survival; countless times between life and death relied on its ambushes for success. Yet now it had been shattered by a single thrust, causing backlash from the blood he had poured into it. Ruan Sanyun spat out a mouthful of blood as he found himself unable to maintain control over his Water Splitting Spear and Sawtooth Dagger; Xiao Yefeng pulled out his Black Sword effortlessly.
Seizing the opportunity while Ruan Sanyun was dazed from losing his Starved Wolf Phantom to Zitong's spear strike, Xiao Yefeng prepared to sweep his sword toward Ruan Sanyun's throat. However, just then Master Juechen jumped in to disrupt the scene!
"Everyone please listen to me; such slaughter is not the Righteous Path!" As soon as Juechen spoke up, the people from Huaxia actually gave him face; the phantom swordsman stood holding his sword aloft while Xiao Yefeng’s blade halted just before Ruan Sanyun’s throat. After all, Thailand's Three Absolute Masters had once shown kindness to those from the Metaphysics Society; now that the last Master Juechen had spoken up to intervene, everyone from the Metaphysics Society felt compelled to show respect.
However, just because Xiao Yefeng and others showed restraint did not mean everyone else would follow suit. At that moment when Xiao Yefeng held his Black Sword against Ruan Sanyun’s throat without striking, Ruan Sanyun suddenly erupted into action as Xiao Yefeng turned away. The now-dull Water Splitting Spear deflected Xiao Yefeng’s Black Sword while Ruan Sanyun’s serrated short dagger slashed toward Xiao Yefeng’s left rib.
Rib protects the internal organs, but the most crucial part is still the Heart. The right rib is pressed tightly against the Heart, and Ruan Sanyun, with a weapon in hand, has no idea how many lives he has taken. He knows the gaps between the Ribs like the back of his hand. This strike is aimed precisely at the space between two Ribs, determined to deliver a fatal blow! It is revenge for his Starved Wolf Phantom and for himself!
At that moment, Master Juechen, who had been trying to stop everyone, finally sensed that something was wrong. He immediately called out, "Friend's Heart!"
Jue Chen felt immense regret. Xiao Yefeng was a fated person pointed out by his deceased brother, and throughout his brother's life, he had been forced into constant killing due to circumstances. If he could not stop it, he must not interfere. Jue Chen was known as one of the Three Absolute Masters who was most stubborn about goodness. Upon realizing that Xiao Yefeng was a fated person, he hoped that Xiao Yefeng would not add to the bloodshed. However, he never expected that his intervention today would truly endanger Xiao Yefeng's life.
But at this moment, Xiao Yefeng spoke up: "Master, you see it clearly; some people and some things cannot always proceed as we hope!"
His voice echoed like the furious wails of souls in purgatory, each word striking deeply into Jue Chen's heart. Just as Jue Chen was processing this, a Yellow Talisman floated down from above, landing on the Sawtooth Dagger that was about to pierce Xiao Yefeng's body. The burning Yellow Talisman transformed into Azure Smoke, and a crackling lightning bolt struck the serrated steel dagger. In an instant, Ruan Sanyun was engulfed in an unnamed fire.
At this moment, Xiao Yefeng did not turn back to look at Ruan Sanyun but walked directly towards the two individuals sitting cross-legged nearby. As for Ruan Sanyun, under everyone's gaze, he fell into the dark pool beneath the stone bridge engulfed in flames. At this time, a wooden door appeared above Xiao Yefeng's head, gently lifting Ruan Sanyun's soul and drawing it into Zhao Yin Gate. This absorbed Ruan Sanyun's soul, causing Xiao Yefeng's already high Yin Sin to decrease slightly again; however, for Xiao Yefeng's Yin Sin, this reduction was merely a drop in the bucket!
"Friend, I am guilty!" Jue Chen looked at Xiao Yefeng with uncertainty about what to say. However, Ruan Sanyun's death had completely explained what Xiao Yefeng had argued earlier with him; thus, Jue Chen could not utter a word.
"Enough! Since you have come to Stellar Palace, accept my inheritance! Although the Extraordinary Person has reached the final step, I hope there will be a perfect conclusion at the end! As for how much of what I leave behind you can obtain, it depends on your fortune!" Wen Ren Zhongheng sighed upon witnessing the struggle among Xiao Yefeng and others. Perhaps this is how one generation behaves; perhaps the initial conflicts of my own generation were similar.
Even though he knew that the Extraordinary Person was approaching their end, seeing such strikingly similar history made Wen Ren Zhongheng feel emotional. Were they not also like this back then? Although Xiao Yefeng and others appeared clumsy in their movements and techniques like infants, if someone from their generation witnessed their own battles back then, they would likely feel similarly. This planet most suitable for cultivation was thus destroyed by the Extraordinary Person themselves!
Despite his sentiments, feeling his Spirit gradually dissipating made it clear that he could no longer delay. Just as he wished for a perfect conclusion even if the path of the Extraordinary Person came to an end!
At that moment when people from Huaxia and Wa Country were glaring at each other with tension in the air, changes occurred in the spiritual spring. The water that had been bubbling up less than an inch high suddenly surged up over ten meters high; Qi spouted forth like flowing water. However, both sides ceased fighting as Liu Entai and Deng Yixin simultaneously withdrew their spells; the Azure Sword Immortal’s phantom vanished while their wooden swords returned to their hands.
As for Kazama and Sakai, they exchanged glances and quickly retracted their Shikigami to absorb the dispersing Qi Group. The Qi gushed forth for less than thirty seconds before disappearing entirely as a magnificent palace appeared above the spiritual spring.
At this moment, Wenren Zhongheng spoke up: "Everyone, this is my Stellar Palace. It contains the secrets of spatial contraction, which you cannot learn now. Therefore, I have stored away all the unlearnable legacies. What remains are the techniques suitable for this era, totaling one hundred and eight types. Upon entering the Stellar Palace, you will face one hundred and eight chambers. As for what you will obtain, that depends on your luck. Now, you may enter!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a glowing door appeared in the spiritual spring. Glancing at each other, Sakai and Kazama swiftly stepped forward, eager to be the first to venture inside. The two disappeared into the light as they entered the door. Among the remaining individuals, the old monk Jue Chen looked at the people from Huaxia before performing a deep Buddhist salute and stepping into the spiritual spring.
After exchanging glances with Xiao Yefeng, Liu Entai turned to them and said, "I've just exhausted quite a bit of energy. The Qi Group I used earlier hasn't fully restored my spiritual power. So, I'll take on the final task while you two enter the Stellar Palace first!"
Deng Yixin and Xiao Yefeng exchanged a glance before Xiao Yefeng nodded and said, "Senior! Thank you for your hard work!"
Without needing further words, the two turned and walked through the glowing door. Liu Entai drew a pistol from his pocket with a click as he chambered a bullet, then picked up his wooden sword and headed toward the direction where the remaining individuals from Wa Country and Yue Country were located.
Upon entering the glowing door, Xiao Yefeng felt as if the scenery around him was spinning. In an instant, a five-story circular palace appeared before him, surrounded by spiraling staircases. Alongside these staircases were large doors; clearly, the one hundred and eight legacy doors were right here—this was everything left after Wenren Zhongheng took away what could not be learned.
Unfortunately, each person could only enter one door. At this moment, on the spiral staircase surrounding him, the four who had entered before Xiao Yefeng were searching for their respective doors. There were no restrictions within the Stellar Palace; thus, both the first door and the last door at the top were identical—there were no tests or differences.
However, this very fact forced everyone to think carefully. Just as Xiao Yefeng stood in the center of the first floor contemplating his options, the last Onmyoji from Wa Country unexpectedly dashed into the Stellar Palace in a flash of light. Xiao Yefeng was taken aback—how could it be her? What about Senior Liu?
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