Chapter 10, Beyond the Heart's Demons, Reincarnation and Kinship

The master is actually a kind-hearted old monk who once saved a nearly dying squirrel, reciting scriptures and keeping vigil throughout the night

Lian did not resist either

Kill, kill, kill ... ...

And in reality, there is no distinction between form and non-form; all forms are perceived through the eyes and are ultimately void; the form of the formless has a form...

... ...

However, immediately afterward, he was struck in the chest by another clone, flying out like a cannonball and crashing into an old house.

Zhang Kui chuckled softly

Zhang Kui's veins bulged on his face as he endured the excruciating pain throughout his body and slowly stood up, taking one step at a time towards the demon monk

Several talismans flew through the air and swiftly adhered to the body of the evil monk, as if an invisible hand had instantaneously pressed him down. Subsequently, the dispelling talismans pierced through like sharp swords

The old monk in the black robe remained silent

"Die, no, I do not want to die!"

Lian came to a stop, gazing at the various sights before her

The master said that if a demon wishes to attain enlightenment, it must first experience being human and go through the various trials of the mortal world. Thus, I learned to be human for one hundred years

Two hundred years of cultivation, with no hope for immortality. I once thought I had comprehended life and death, and in the moment when spiritual awareness dissipated, I discovered that I ultimately still wished to live

As a teacher, I understand that I can be a teacher...

The eyes of the lotus are filled with memories, chatting as they walk

The two individuals slowly departed from the old manor

Her two swords danced up and down, occasionally slipping from her grip and spinning rapidly around her body, almost forming a sphere of light, while countless dark shadows collided around her like a whirlwind

two days later

The sounds of screams rose and fell, as different faces appeared on the faces of those doppelgängers, their features contorted, howling madly.

Zhang Kui shook his head, closed his eyes, and entered the system

Welcome!

Skill Description: Absorb Broken Souls, each use consumes 50 points of mana

Then I must be a tyrant, taking you home to be my wife, and it would be of no use for you to cry and plead.

You may leave; in this state, I suppose you would not wish to see me.

Master, at that time my intelligence was just beginning to awaken, and my demonic nature was difficult to tame. Yet you did not kill me; instead, you took me under your wing. Do you still remember the guidance you provided me back then?

Foolish child, the backlash of your inner demons will lead to your own ruin, why suffer like this...

Brother Dao is joking again

Zhang Kuisen suddenly smiled, and the great sword in his hand ignited with a blood-red aura, "After all this talk, we still have to fight!"

The monk in the black robe let out a calm sigh

Zhang Kuimei furrowed his brow, stepped back a few paces, and held the great sword protectively in front of his chest, watching the two men warily

Accompanied by the solemn sound of chanting, the prayer beads burst apart, scattering beads in all directions, as if drawn by a magnet, piercing into each of the avatars, while the true body was struck by several beads.

Perhaps it is so

However, Zhang Kui is not worried at all, because what he needs to do is merely to create a breathing space for Lian.

Zhang Kui rolled on the ground, performing a spin and then knelt on one knee, staring ahead as he spat out a mouthful of congealed blood

"Put it away, consider it as a betrothal gift"

If this is a mistake, then what do the hundreds of years of perseverance and cultivation by the disciple amount to

At this moment, cargo ships are already sailing on the river, breakfast stalls are emitting puffs of white steam, and some laborers are gathered around eating heartily, while others are shouting as they begin their work

Zhang Kuiming suddenly opened his eyes and reached out to grab

Beware of the transformation of the true self

Zhang Kui suddenly felt a chill run down his spine as a doppelgänger behind him revealed blood-red eyes. A large, foul-smelling hand, dark as night, struck out suddenly, accompanied by a violet glow

Your concubine has been pregnant for one month. Please take good care of my wife on my behalf, and I will come to take her home in eighteen years.

Lotus, spare me, I do not wish to die

Lianmu revealed sorrow, with faint green blood already flowing from the corners of her mouth, and a white lotus began to appear faintly behind her, gradually starting to wither.

His face constantly changes like melting clay, sometimes resembling a scholar, other times a young girl, and even his voice keeps changing

Lotus flowers remain oblivious, while the chanting of scriptures grows ever more resounding

Betrothal gifts

Zhang Kui also remained silent with a cold expression on his face

It seems that an airbag has been torn apart, a gust of wind rises at the scene, amidst the howling sound are the cries of men and women, and in the end, only an old sigh remains

Roar

Seal the town, seal the town, seal the town

His figure suddenly transformed, splitting into two, then four... In just a few seconds, he had divided into over a hundred clones, surrounding Zhang Kui and Lian heavily.

The evil monk possessed formidable strength, and after defeating him, Zhang Kui received two skill points. Without hesitation, he allocated one skill point to a skill.

The life of a mortal is fleeting, filled with joys and sorrows, as well as trivial pursuits and base struggles, which one cannot comprehend or integrate into their being

I also quite like those little things; when I was young, I would place some sunflower seeds on the windowsill, and one by one, they would come to eat.

Lotus bowed its head in silence

After speaking, he cupped his hands in salute and turned to leave with Liu Mao'er and his disciples, leaving Yu Gaishan looking bewildered.

The evil monk cried out in agony repeatedly

As a teacher, I invested a trace of spiritual wisdom into the lotus pond, reincarnating as a mud demon, with exceptionally poor aptitude, and the path ahead is even more uncertain, so I can only resort to the "Infinite Observation of the Mind" to enter the demonic realm, hoping for a glimmer of opportunity

Zhang Kuitun felt his internal organs churning, and as he flew out, he spat out a large mouthful of fresh blood

Indeed, the lotus over there instantly repelled all the clones, forming a lotus seal with one hand and scattering a string of aged prayer beads that had developed a patina.

Who would have thought that Zhang Kui, with a mouth full of blood, would forcibly turn in mid-air, grinning as he scattered blood-stained talismans across the sky

The battle occurred in an instant

Lotus smiled faintly

On the other side, Lian is also having a difficult time

The ground cracked, and Zhang Kui vanished from his original spot, suddenly appearing ahead. With one sword, he pierced through one clone, while simultaneously turning around to smash another clone's head with a punch

Bang

Zhang Kui laughed heartily

Puff

Boom

The pressure on Lian suddenly eased, and he quickly reminded them:

Lian continued, "You say that all beings are equal, and only through tranquility and compassion can one attain liberation"

A hint of confusion appeared in Lian's eyes

"So you wish to form a marriage alliance, I have no objections. Yu Lian, a fine name, but..."

However, at this moment, Lian suddenly raised her head

The two walked and chatted, and before they knew it, they had arrived at the ferry terminal

The collapsed old house exploded with a thunderous roar, as Zhang Kui's arms blazed with fierce energy, tearing apart several clones like a ferocious tiger, with foul-smelling mud splattering everywhere.

Zhang Kui scratched his head, "I never thought about it. To prove the Dao through killing, wouldn't that make me a madman? Let's just go with the flow..."

Brother Dao, would you accompany me for a while?

"How do you feel?" Zhang Kui asked

As he watched Zhang Kui walk away, Yu Gaishan finally came to his senses and stroked his beard, saying

Another benefit of the guiding technique is its enduring nature, allowing for continuous healing of injuries, and after reaching level 2, the speed increases further

Next level: Absorb complete soul, consuming 100 points of mana each time

By the way, remember, her name is Lian

A series of explosions rang out continuously, accompanied by the mixed screams of men and women, as black mud splattered everywhere

Break the evil, break the evil, break the evil

It has become vague

Unfortunately, after all, it is merely a basic talisman, and the damage it inflicts on the evil monk is limited

However, there is a lotus present on site that is well-versed in the "Infinite Observation of the Mind Method"

Mortal beings toil endlessly, yet ultimately face death; why not assist me in advancing along the great path

Zhang Kui shook his head, "Mortal beings are weak; one speaks of suffering, another speaks of difficulty. Joy and sorrow, reunion and parting all stem from this. You are a celestial being, lofty and above, so naturally you cannot comprehend this."

Although these clones possess strong offensive capabilities, they are not very resilient. After Zhang Kui eliminated seven or eight of them in succession, a group that was besieging Lian quickly split off a portion to charge at him.

Yu Gai Shan ordered someone to bring out a box of silver, gratefully cupping his hands and saying, "Thank you, Daoist Zhang, this is a small token of respect..."

Master

Yu Gai Shan was completely bewildered

The malevolent monk gains power and shows no mercy, closely followed by others

There seem to be two forces at play on the scene, constantly tugging at those inner demons, with the eerie black mist spreading at times and condensing at others

The haunting sound penetrated Zhang Kui's mind, leaving him feeling nauseous and on the verge of vomiting, as waves of darkness swept before his eyes, nearly causing him to collapse

Zhang Kui turned around and strode towards the town

However, it is already too late

Die, do not think you can make me die

After the storm, Zhang Kui slowly opened his eyes and happened to see a hint of dawn breaking on the horizon

However, the two people opposite did not pay any attention to him

He felt a considerable threat from this demon monk. Initially thinking he had an ally, it now appears that he can only return after some time to deal with it.

Soul Snatching

kneeling on both knees, a grand gesture

Lotus smiled faintly and said, "Indeed, it is a good temperament. What is it that you seek on your path, my fellow?"

Then, without further ado, he took hold of Lian.

This dark art is indeed formidable, allowing for the creation of doppelgangers, each possessing considerable offensive power. When combined with the true form of the evil monk, which resembles sludge, it becomes even more difficult to eliminate.

A few specks of white light began to coalesce in the air, ultimately transforming into a faint lotus-shaped phantom in the palm of his hand

Master, why are you ... ... ?

If so, what are you doing now

The voice of the old monk in the black robe continuously transformed, ultimately becoming a beast-like roar, with black mud writhing on his face, leaving only a pair of blood-red eyes.

Lacking experience in the world, I was taken aback by the female fairy and did not expect to encounter such a situation

Please, Master, enlighten your disciple

Soul Capturing Technique (Level 1): Active Skill

Zhang Kui laughed heartily

What if it turns out to be a boy...

Zhang Kui spat out a mouthful of blood foam and laughed heartily

Lian stood up, a trace of sorrow flashing in her eyes, and then two long emerald green swords suddenly appeared in her hands

The sound of the lotus trembles slightly

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Who says I am joking

Zhang Kui grinned and said, "That's easy to say"

The old monk in the black robe fell silent for quite a while, and then his entire body began to convulse as if in a seizure, with his face constantly changing, becoming increasingly frenzied

The lotus's body has begun to fade, with a hint of bewilderment in her eyes, "If there truly is a next life, I wonder what I would be if I were human..."

Lian's face was filled with determination and solemnity

Dozens of clones rushed forward simultaneously to launch a beating, raising clouds of dust and producing continuous rumbling sounds

Zhang Kui, having fully healed from his injuries, waved his hand vigorously

Upon reaching outside the courtyard, Zhang Kui suddenly turned around

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Standing before the evil monk, Zhang Kui gazed into his eyes filled with madness and fear, grinning widely to reveal a mouthful of blood-stained teeth, as he unleashed a powerful strike with his hands, ignited by malevolent energy

"Rebel, I have spared your magical artifact, yet you dare..."

As he spoke, his figure had already vanished, leaving only Zhang Kui standing by the riverbank

Brush

After one clone pounced, the true body wriggled and was repaired in an instant

Lian approached at an unknown time, her face bearing a subtle calmness