Chapter 009: The Toad Daoist Gazing at the Starry Sky

Fortunately, during this period, the lies that were told can be reconciled, having deceived the innocent young man without being exposed and meeting his demise. Naturally, he is not concerned that a mere boy could take his life

Climbing onto the wooden bed, I gazed at the silhouette lying on its side. The dense bumps on his back swayed slightly, as if they were about to break open, with tiny dark purple spots emerging under his vigorous movements.

Unfortunately, it is not meant to be.

Her mother... ... quack... ...

The infamous reputation began to spread, and it was referred to as the Purple Smoke Demon. However, it preferred to call itself the Purple Star Daoist, as it aspired to be human

As the body grew larger, surpassing many of its kind, it gradually concealed itself at the bottom of the puddle to continue its cultivation, continuing to wait

It can only diligently cultivate by the puddle while waiting for the other party to appear

Not long after, he arrived at the town where the woman's ex-husband lived, and on the very day of the latter's joyous remarriage, the entire town was shrouded in a sea of purple smoke. Countless people screamed and howled in the toxic fumes, turning into pools of thick liquid that flowed over his feet.

In fact, among demon cultivators, there is also a tendency to devour and absorb one another, or simply to satisfy their hunger. After several fierce battles, having understood the truths of this world, in order not to be killed or eaten, one can only elevate oneself to a more terrifying level. After absorbing several demon cores obtained from other demon cultivators, and after an unknown number of years, one gradually becomes capable of transforming into human form

Because he wanted to see how that girl he once knew was doing, but when he finally met her, it was no longer the best time.

In the room, a faint snoring sound was heard. The toad standing in the window frame slightly turned its face, and in its large eyes, a crimson spot slowly spread, becoming fierce.

Everything has been completed, and it is time to enjoy the fruits of one's labor

That day, the girl was very beautiful

Unfortunately, by that time, its body had already grown quite large, and even the tall trees would be uprooted by it. It could only hide far away in the mountains, watching the long procession on the road, with the sedan chairs being carried past.

Not long after, the hidden place was finally discovered by humans. A few young practitioners arrived, perhaps lacking in skill, and were repelled by it, with one of them being killed.

Then, things took an unexpected turn. The originally perfect plan was ruined by a couplet that the youth had copied from somewhere, which was imbued with the power of incense offerings. This directly exacerbated his injuries, stripping away his human form and revealing his true nature. The magical power he had desperately tried to maintain after being wounded was almost entirely lost.

However, once a woman passes away, the man will the next day ask someone to act as a matchmaker and prepare to remarry

In the fierce gaze of the frog, the half-uttered murmur of the reclining figure stirred slightly, as the back, equal in height to his own, came into focus. The pupil of the Purple Star Daoist constricted, and he turned to flee.

Later, I encountered a young man with considerable talent, yet he had not seen much of the world. If I were to bestow upon him the cultivation of a demon practitioner, combined with the spiritual medicine I carried with me, it would be a great boon. Although it would not lead to a complete recovery, it would at least allow me to regain a portion of my strength, and such an outcome would be most desirable

I do not know from which day it began, but gradually I developed a sense of self and came to like the girl who often came to the puddle to talk to herself. Later, she started coming less frequently.

One night, a toad spewed purple poisonous smoke, killing everyone in the temple in their dreams, and set the entire temple ablaze, reducing it to ashes

Continue to sleep soundly

The young woman has become a matron, given birth to two children, and has been beaten by her husband. When she was seen, she had already been drowned in the river, reportedly for having an affair with another man.

Driving through the toxic smoke, I fled to this realm, seeking refuge in a remote mountain forest devoid of demonic energy and practitioners of the Dao, to recuperate from my injuries

However, in the midst of a half-breath

In the quiet mountain village, the people in this courtyard have already gone to sleep. A small figure with webbed hands stands by the window, gazing at the silver-gray starry sky, which presents an indescribable beauty

The youth named Lu Liangsheng did not disappoint him; within just a few days, he was able to gather demonic power. Unfortunately, one cannot practice in such a manner. Fortunately, when the backlash occurred, he was able to arrive in time and save him himself

The Purple Star Daoist, with his hands clasped behind his back, raised his head to gaze at the dense stars in the night sky, which formed a silver belt.

The heavy back pressed down, exerting immense pressure, causing the frog's mouth to open wide, and its tongue to spring out, hanging limply on the bed

Then, a tomb was built for the woman, inscribed with the words "Beloved Wife"

The truth of the world has never changed

It has no name, nor has it ever been given one. Many years ago, it was merely a small frog in a little puddle at the foot of a great mountain. If it were not for the moon like tonight and a chance encounter with a little girl, perhaps like many of its kind, it would have lived a few months and then met the end of its life

However, a few years later, the cultivation gained through devouring began to backfire. During a period of weakness, he encountered a terrifying enemy, an old monk. It is unclear whether it was a chance encounter or if the other party had come seeking him.

On the bed, Lu Liangsheng rubbed his lips and murmured in his sleep: "Master, stop teasing."

The toad retrieved the woman's corpse from the bamboo cage, dressed her in the bright red garment she wore when he saw her from afar in the mountains, and held a wedding ceremony in the mountains, thus becoming married.

The first thing upon taking human form was to return to the puddle where I once stayed, which had now transformed into a clear pond, adorned with a pavilion, and a luxurious temple stood not far away. Those who once chased and hunted me had now become the revered figures here.

After all, I am indeed pressing directly against the Demon King...

Unable to defeat that old monk is a reflection of one's own incompetence, yet finding oneself in such a predicament is...

Gray clouds drift gently, revealing a half-moon, while countless stars twinkle, densely scattered across the night sky. The foothills at night fall into silence, occasionally pierced by the long howl of a lone wolf

In that battle, there was only the old monk, with his emaciated figure and pale beard, resembling the wrathful Vajra from Buddhist teachings. With one hand, he employed the Great Subduing Demon Seal, wielding a golden, radiant purple-gold alms bowl, rendering his opponent utterly defenseless. However, in the midst of this dire situation, after receiving a blow from the opponent's purple-gold bowl, he managed to escape.

You ignorant young one, I have suffered greatly, how can I simply let this matter rest with you

Bang

Since then, the arriving practitioners began to pursue and kill, coming in waves, one after another, from the towering mountains in the west to the vast rivers in the east. After losing the support in his heart, he started to consume practitioners and demon cultivators. Anyone who dared to come would not be spared, and his cultivation grew stronger. If given another ten years, he might be able to approach the level of a great demon at the demon king stage.

Some say that the suona is an extraordinary instrument, as it is the only one that can be played from joyous occasions to funerals

After a long time, perhaps just a moment, it does not keep track of the hours, only remembering the cycle of spring departing and winter arriving. For the first time in many years, puddles have emerged, as if sensing the fragrance of that girl passing by on the road outside

I also recalled many past events

Then, it jumped down, its webbed feet making a splashing sound as it stepped across the ground, slowly approaching the figure soundly asleep on the wooden bed

Not long after three days, more practitioners arrived. Knowing it could not win, it realized that staying would only lead to its death at the hands of the others, so it left the puddle and became a wandering toad