Chapter Six, Sevenfold Illusion

I cried out in pain as the hairpin slipped from my hand and pierced a blood vessel, causing thick blood to flow out immediately

Having given up on the idea of escaping through the front door, I scolded angrily: "Stop pretending to be innocent in front of me. Didn't he say he knew you would come? That night, using the Fuxi Qin to intensify Ye Mingyue's demonic nature, you must have guessed that something happened. What intentions you had when you possessed her, I cannot concern myself with. If you cause me to fail in retrieving my senior brother's spiritual power, I..."

The mountain deity opened its eyes wide in terror: "What... what do you want to do..."

I smiled gently and kindly at Bai Ye, then I slammed the Broken Soul Blade onto the incense table and shouted, "May the Mountain God be at peace!"

The little witch sees the great witch; the trick of moving flowers and connecting wood can only be fully realized by someone of lowly status. Looking at the broken soul knife embedded in the chest of the snake demon, Bai Ye revealed a smile devoid of humanity

After walking around the Mountain God Temple, Bai Ye muttered to himself, "Is the Ghost Wall after the Five Elements Illusion and the Abyss Illusion? What a waste of time." He began to recite incantations that I could not understand.

As I let out a scream akin to that of a slaughtered chicken, a mist of blood gushed forth, resembling a magnificent curtain. Behind this curtain, a figure clad in pure white appeared, now visible, now hidden.

Bai Ye raised the corner of his mouth and said, "Aren't you eager to break through the third layer of the illusion? The reason we cannot escape this third layer of the illusion is that we have never actually entered it."

Hey! Can you not casually curse at your man?

The "Mountain God," who had just been wailing and lamenting, suddenly appeared behind Bai Ye at an unknown moment. With a flick of his hand, a dozen or so heart-piercing needles shot out from his sleeve, executed with the same technique as the previous illusion of ice.

The blood of a medium is the only thing that can open the door to the spirit world

A fire dragon shot out from the corner of the wall, baring its fangs and claws, intent on devouring the white night. He cried out in anguish, summoning a water snake, darting and dodging as it circled around the pillar: "Why is it chasing me when you stepped into the fire array?"

"Little Pear, I offered you a helping hand out of goodwill, how could you say such things about me?" Bai Ye, who had nearly been struck by the beam, jumped behind me and pulled me out of the pit.

The foremost analogy is humanity, not the demon race

Damn! I originally just wanted to stimulate the acupoints!

I quietly turned my head to glance at Bai Ye, and he seemed unaware of my small movement

The White Night lowered his head, carefully examining the pale-faced female demon, and after a long while, he said: "White Snake... an exquisite specimen."

He was determined to use the serpent demon as a sacrifice, blocking the Heart-Piercing Needle, and then defending against the sneak attack from the "Mountain God". Once the Mountain God touched the serpent demon's neck, he would transmit the voice infused with spiritual power into the "Mountain God"'s body through the serpent demon, shattering his internal organs.

Tick-tock, tick-tock

I raised my hand to perform the Five Thunder Technique, intending to let him experience the taste of being struck by heavenly thunder. The snake demon finally cried out: "Miss Ji, please show mercy! He swore an oath not to interfere in this matter, and he was truly forced into it... Please spare him; he cannot say anything, but I can speak, Miss Ji..."

With a flick of my wrist, a blazing flame talisman was instantly pierced onto the tip of the Broken Soul Blade

In fact, I can only hold on for one day

What a remarkable art of sound manipulation... I should not underestimate the Illusion Sect...

This ... ...

My body feels as if it is falling into an abyss, seemingly unable to reach the ground forever. The howling wind blows so fiercely that I cannot open my eyes. I simply resign myself to fate, allowing the illusion to take me to another parallel world—if this is indeed an exit, and if I do not die from the fall.

Shili Slope is merely a hundred miles from the capital, extending to the east for several dozen miles, all of which are auspicious lands. A century ago, a monumental battle took place here, where tens of thousands of soldiers were buried, and remnants of weapons can still be seen today. The mass grave of ten thousand people is filled with resentment, and even though the national master has placed four spirit-quieting wooden blocks around, during the quiet of the night, countless ghostly figures can still be seen clashing in battle.

He spoke with an air of nonchalance, yet I was drenched in cold sweat

Jinling was the capital of the Six Dynasties, yet now it is shrouded in demonic energy, with a chaotic dance of spirits. It is highly likely that this is due to the disappearance of the Spirit-Restraining Wood. I stared blankly at Bai Ye and said: "If you find it troublesome, you may withdraw; I am determined to reclaim my senior brother's spiritual power."

I looked at the pair of heartless lovers among the pile of bones with a fierce gaze, but then I heard Bai Ye ask in a hurt voice: "Is it really necessary to show such a disgusted expression? Haven't we done the same ourselves?"

So, how can one get in

What did she borrow? I asked

The flattery has driven me to the brink of anger

A thousand years of waiting, a thousand years of blooming, a thousand years of withering... This sweet blood, it is the taste of the flower from the other shore... It has been a long time since I tasted the flavor of blood... This time... it is the medium of communication with spirits...

The mountain deity picked up the clothes on the ground and wrapped the female demon tightly.

He angrily shouted, "Who is so blind as to not see that I am..." His gaze fell upon Bai Ye, and both his eyes and attitude took a turn, "Ah, Master Ye, how may I be of service to you?"

The mountain god looked at me eagerly, and I shot him a fierce glance.

It is said that among the world, the most difficult to converse with in the esoteric sect is the Sixth Young Master, while the easiest to deceive is the Seventh Young Lady. However, they do not know that I also have my temper. In the realm of the supernatural, the old land deity ignored me once, and I did not hold it against him. When Sixth Senior Brother encountered trouble, and the mountain deity pretended to be dead again, do you think I am afraid of being burdened with the crime of slaying an immortal

The woman's pale and tender face instantly turned bright red, resembling not a snake demon, but rather a boiled shrimp demon

I have not yet had the opportunity to express my deep aversion to this, when Bai Ye mentioned the so-called facts for the hundredth time.

Faced with a young man whose mind is solely occupied with dual cultivation, I have nothing to say

It was my mistake to underestimate you; the Lord of Illusions truly possesses more than just a pretty face... However, mere sound cannot harm me; what you have killed is nothing but my puppet. Knowing you would come, I set up seven layers of illusions on Ten Li Slope. The Illusionary Arts of Tianyin Mountain Manor are the best in the world. These trivial skills are naturally insignificant before the Night Lord, but by the time you break through, Ye Mingyue will surely have vanished forever

In the darkness, I plummeted rapidly

Bai Ye suddenly pushed me, and I was still immersed in my sorrow and anger, unable to extricate myself. Before I had a chance to react, I fell into a seemingly bottomless chasm.

"That is true. However, it is also nice to change things up occasionally." Bai Ye smiled, his slender fingers brushing against the face of the snake demon. He blew a gentle breath towards her and said softly, "My beauty, would you be my zither attendant and return with me to Tianyin Villa?"

When the soles of my feet touched a pile of soft material, I let out a sigh of relief and collapsed onto the haystack outside the mountain god's temple. Although Bai Ye was a bit of a troublemaker, his skills were not too shabby.

Start!

I looked down at the pinprick on my wrist, which was caused by the heart-piercing needle I accidentally pricked myself with while hastily trying to save someone. The puncture is extremely fine, and I have always been careful to hide it, yet it was still noticed by this half-blind person. It is truly embarrassing

Aren't you the invincible master of illusion in the world? Don't tell me you can't even break through the first level! I took out the Seven Star Disk to purify the miasma in the room. Despite the urgency of the situation, I couldn't help but scold Bai Ye for being all show and no substance.

Do not doubt, he has activated the water formation

"Do you want to bleed?" Suddenly, Bai Ye's voice came from behind.

The white night cast a spell to repel my heavenly thunder, and he spoke gently to the serpent demon: "Do you see? Miss Ji is angry. If you cannot provide her with a satisfactory explanation, I cannot guarantee what will happen next"

The white night looked at me with warmth and smiled, I pinched myself and thought that I would definitely not be moved

Oh my! Are you not afraid of divine retribution?" The mountain god cried out as he rushed over to extinguish the fire

For example, now

I know... I know you are looking for Sister Mingyue. She indeed came here a few days ago. She said her time was up, and the Esoteric Buddhism had made the decision to take her. As long as the Mountain God lent her something, she would leave the Fox Pearl inner elixir at Shili Slope before she died

Murdering one's husband!

No one can withstand the "Sound Kill" of Bai Ye when caught off guard. Just now, when he turned around, Bai Ye was not forming a formation, but gathering spiritual energy

Is that so? I didn't feel that you are human at all

... ...

It is said to be a dual cultivation, yet this serpent woman has been so enchanted by you that she is utterly disoriented, to the point of not even realizing the toll it has taken on her body. When I held her just now, I casually grasped her pulse and discovered that she does not have long to live. I have never seen a mountain deity so lacking in compassion for the delicate and precious; the only explanation is that you are not a mountain deity at all! You have seized the original spirit of the mountain deity and taken over his body. " Bai Ye squinted and said, "Of course, what truly exposes your identity is the true fire of Samadhi from Little Pear." You have seized the original spirit of the mountain deity and taken over his body. " Bai Ye squinted and said, "Of course, what truly exposes your identity is the true fire of Samadhi from Little Pear.

It is said that Bai Xianyin is a remarkable person; I shall give it a try today

No wonder the invocation of the mountain deity was ineffective; it turns out that the mountain god is quite busy. A powerful dragon cannot overpower a local snake. If one wishes to inquire about the whereabouts of Ye Mingyue, the quickest way is to summon the mountain deity, but I did not expect this scene to unfold.

I indeed saw a man and a woman fighting to the death at the Mountain God Temple

Undoubtedly, it is nonsense

"Are you hurt?" Bai Ye suddenly stopped smiling

Be careful with your words, sister, you have stepped on the position of the departing fire

Before long, the sound of the wind gradually diminished, and the speed of descent also slowed down

I applied what I learned in a practical manner, performing a sleight of hand, and gifted him a decayed branch: "I already said I'm fine, are you annoying or what? Do you think I did this for you?"

It is very uncomfortable

With a thunderous shout from Bai Ye, blood spilled in all directions, and the "Mountain God" fell, clutching a pale neck.

I want to say, why don't you jump first yourself, only to be cut in the throat by the bone-chilling wind, unable to utter a single word

Silently enduring the torment of both ice and fire, I vowed that from now on, whenever the Demon Subduing Order was issued, I would avoid Bai Ye. If he went to the south of the Yangtze River, I would go to Mount Shu; if he headed to the northern frontier, I would enter Miaojiang...

The man lying on the ground, bleeding from his seven orifices, still unwilling to accept his fate, asked: "When did you realize something was wrong?"

"No, no, no, Night Lord! We can talk this out!" The Mountain God rushed forward to block Bai Ye's path, "I didn't mean to ignore you! It's just that I truly cannot afford to engage with you! The esteemed one from the Demon Realm is someone I cannot provoke. Once you finish your business and leave, what will happen to me? He will take my life!"

I threw a stone at the gate of the mountain god's temple, and a flurry of lightning dazzled my eyes. Although it is said that the lightning was merely an illusion, I believe that the sensation of it striking me could not be any less intense than that of real lightning.

I love being hurt, and it is none of your business

She dug out the four pieces of spirit-guarding wood

Talking about trust with someone who is heartless will only lead to being bullied to the point of being left with nothing but bones

In the midst of a fierce verbal battle, the earth trembles and the thunder rumbles in the sky

A pair of men and women are engaged in a fierce struggle, completely naked. The woman's gaze is vacant, lost in the moment, her body trembling like leaves in the wind; the man straddles her, reveling in the act, his face etched with desire and greed. Upon closer observation, one would notice a faint glow surrounding them, as delicate as the shimmering surface of the Qinhuai River.

Bai Ye was slightly taken aback and did not insist any further: "You are naturally doing this for your senior brother Qu."

Although the Heart-Crushing Curse is malicious, it is not necessarily a bad thing for me. At the very least, when that creature incites me, I am able to sense the location of its spirit.

"Little Pear, do not misunderstand; I was merely reminded of an interesting matter." Bai Ye feigned indifference, saying, "Those four pieces of Spirit Suppressing Wood were originally crafted by my master. They not only have the ability to suppress demons but can also conceal their own immense spiritual power. Ye Mingyue took them away because she feared we would find her in the place where the demonic energy is most intense... Or rather, the demon attached to her does not intend to give up easily; it disguises itself and will not miss any opportunity to absorb spiritual energy—" Ye Mingyue took them away because she feared we would find her in the place where the demonic energy is most intense... Or rather, the demon attached to her does not intend to give up easily; it disguises itself and will not miss any opportunity to absorb spiritual energy—

Just now, I merely cast a small spell, and the Heartbreak Curse has paralyzed half of my arm. I tried to move my fingers...

White Night

... ...

Before I could utter the words "deserve it," a mass of green mist began to spread before my eyes

With a single glance, he saw through my thoughts. Bai Ye sat across from me, wearing a sly smile: "It has nothing to do with me. All illusions arise from the demons of the heart. Whether you can escape or not mainly depends on the firmness of your will. I merely found a random exit for you to jump through. If you believe that I will not harm you, you can break through the illusion and emerge unscathed; if you do not trust me, both of us will be trapped in the abyss due to your distrust and will never be able to escape."

What do you think you are, to plead before me!

As soon as the woman's ethereal voice fell, Bai Ye took my hand and pressed down hard without any mercy

... ...

"White Night, this trouble is caused by you! That monster was clearly after you!" I admit, compared to someone, my presence is somewhat low, but to be this low is rather excessive!

First glance

Not at all. Although the White Snake is precious, how can it compare to... The Mountain God smiled broadly, wanting to flatter a few words, but upon noticing that my expression was not quite right, he hurriedly closed his mouth

A young woman's heart measures a gentleman's intentions! While Bai Ye cried out in injustice, she quickly formed a seal to sense the location of the exit of the first layer of illusion.

The change came too suddenly. Just as I saw that Bai Ye was about to have his throat pierced by the 'Mountain God', without a second thought, I leaned forward and struck at his sharp claws with a knife. However, with a single move of misdirection, the Soul Breaking Blade was directed straight at Bai Ye in front of me

A sudden thunder on the flat ground startled a pair of mandarin ducks, causing two people who were lost in a trance on the ground to immediately awaken in fright

The time has come, jump.

completely unable to move

I turned my head to look at the ginkgo tree outside the door; the true fire of samadhi had burned away the outer bark, and the interior of the trunk had already withered—my life tree had withered, and the true mountain deity had fallen victim to a poisonous hand

"Showing off." Bai Ye executed a capture technique, aiming to seize my right arm

In the midst of fleeing, Bai Ye shattered an incense table.

I turned my back, pulled out the hairpin from my head, and forcefully stabbed it into the spiritual point on my arm

The ginkgo tree outside the door must be your life tree, right? If you care about your life, I will ignite the true fire of Samadhi and turn it into a pile of ashes. From now on, you will not only be the mountain deity but also a ghostly immortal!" As he spoke, he flung the fire talisman, hitting a dense branch squarely.

I should have known that calamities can last for a thousand years. Next time, if I rush to save him again, I will be a fool

Um ... ...

The man laughed wildly and spat out a mouthful of blood, which instantly transformed into a pile of withered branches

He took advantage of the white night to turn and form a formation, transforming his palm into a claw, swiftly reaching for his throat

Meanwhile, a crack opened in the ground, and the mountain god temple began to collapse. We fell into a realm of illusion

The sound of extremely fine and tiny droplets of water reverberated in my mind, and I saw the blood from my hand dripping onto the ground, seeping into the soil, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye

You are a curse to me; every time I encounter you, I know I am in for a disaster! Last time it was the emergence of ten thousand demons, the time before that it was the reincarnation of the demon king, and the time before that it was the heavenly tribulation of Peach Blossom Valley

You did it on purpose! I shouted in anger

What is going on? I pressed the bleeding wound with the corner of my clothing and looked up to ask the instigator.

The heart-piercing needle gradually erodes a person's very soul, the pain is secondary; if I do not resist with my spiritual power, my will would collapse, reducing me to a puppet of the needle wielder, becoming the second Ye Mingyue

The above is derived from folklore

The woman's eerie laughter echoed in the night sky, her breaths fluctuating between distant and near, always feeling as if they were far away in the heavens, yet close at hand beneath my feet

"... ..." Bai Ye softly uttered two words, and I felt he was cursing.

The white night wishes to see my wounds, which I reveal with a single hand: "A tiny needle could take my life? Even if the heart-destroying curse spreads throughout my body, I can still resist for ten days or half a month!"

Seeing that she did not object, Bai Ye kissed her on the corner of her mouth and picked her up to leave: "Since the beauty has taken a liking to me at first sight, I shall not be polite."

Where does your terrifying confidence come from? You should know that for a moment, I truly thought he was treating me as a scapegoat

From the moment I first laid eyes on you