The Truth Behind the Malevolent Spirit's Appearance

"Tell me!"

Jiang Dao wore a cruel smile.

"I know the truth about this Malevolent Spirit invasion, spare me."

The Changbai Taoist spoke in terror.

"The truth about the Malevolent Spirit invasion?"

Jiang Dao's eyes narrowed. Seemingly moved by the old Taoist's words, he grabbed the old man's scalp and dragged him towards the room ahead.

The old Taoist was in immense pain. He desperately clutched his head with both hands, allowing Jiang Dao to drag his body away.

A long, shocking trail of blood was left on the ground.

Not long after.

Jiang Dao casually tossed the Changbai Taoist into the room, like garbage, throwing him into a corner with a bang.

Then, Jiang Dao pulled over a chair and sat down with his legs spread wide, his eyes like lightning, glaring at the old Changbai Taoist.

"What truth?"

Jiang Dao's tone was icy.

"I... I'll tell you if you spare me?"

The Changbai Taoist said painfully, "Let me go first, and after I leave, I'll find a way to tell you!"

Jiang Dao casually broke off a piece of wood and flicked it with his finger. It shot out like a bullet, hitting the Changbai Taoist's shoulder with a bang, causing him to cry out in agony as blood splattered.

"If you don't speak, I'll cut you piece by piece, flay you down to the bone, until you tell me!"

Jiang Dao said coldly.

The Changbai Taoist's face immediately contorted into a ghastly smile.

He knew he was utterly defeated!

This young man was not human at all!

If he had known this earlier, why would he have lingered at the Jiang Family's residence?

This was a demon in human form.

"It's... it's the Malevolent Spirit organization working with the imperial court. They want to seize a Sacred Artifact. That Sacred Artifact appeared in Hengzhou City, so many people were destined to die."

The Changbai Taoist said miserably.

"The Malevolent Spirit organization cooperating with the imperial court?"

Jiang Dao's eyes flashed with cold light. "Didn't you say you didn't know before? Are you still trying to trick me now?"

"No, I would never dare to lie to you again. If you don't believe me, you can find the local magistrate and interrogate him!"

The Changbai Taoist quickly said.

Jiang Dao frowned.

The imperial court and the Malevolent Spirits cooperating...

He had indeed made this guess before.

"Why do they need to kill people to seize the Sacred Artifact?"

Jiang Dao asked.

"Because the Malevolent Spirits need fresh blood to sustain their life force. These organizations control the Malevolent Spirits. Once they appear in large numbers, it's inevitable that many people will die tragically. For a long time, the imperial court has been unable to restrain them, so they can only adopt this policy. Wherever they appear, they seal off that area and let them wreak havoc. Once they are done wreaking havoc, they will naturally leave."

The Changbai Taoist said.

"Do so many lives mean nothing in the eyes of the imperial court?"

Jiang Dao asked in a low voice.

"When facing the unknown, even the imperial court is just a puppet. What are the lives of these ordinary people?"

"What organization is targeting my Jiang Family?"

Jiang Dao continued to ask.

"It's the [Spirit Child Palace]. Their organization has many terrifying Malevolent Spirits. These Spirit Children are just the lowest-grade Malevolent Spirits, and there are many powerful Malevolent Spirits. Where they are, there will inevitably be boundless seas of blood, causing countless deaths..."

The old Changbai Taoist said fearfully, "I didn't say it before because I was also afraid of offending them... Hengzhou City has already been targeted by them. They won't stop until thousands of people die, unless that Sacred Artifact appears earlier."

"What kind of Sacred Artifact is it?"

Jiang Dao inquired.

"I'm not clear about what specific Sacred Artifact it is, but it's incredibly terrifying. Sacred Artifacts are the most fearsome objects in this world. Each Sacred Artifact seals an even more terrifying Malevolent Spirit. To use a Sacred Artifact, one must first perform a sacrifice, feeding the Malevolent Spirit inside with blood, and then one can wield the power of the Sacred Artifact."

The Changbai Taoist quickly said, "Even the attack of the lowest-grade Sacred Artifact is incredibly terrifying and can easily cause countless deaths. This power already surpasses the human realm!"

Jiang Dao's heart surged.

Sacred Artifact...

It sounded somewhat similar to nuclear weapons in this world?

However, with the Sacred Artifact appearing in Hengzhou City, this has become troublesome.

If the Sacred Artifact is truly that powerful, it will inevitably attract more evil spirits and demons.

The unfortunate ones are still the people of Hengzhou City, who will be continuously killed to be sacrificed to this item!

"Where is that Sacred Artifact now?"

Jiang Dao asked.

"I... I don't know."

The Changbai Taoist wore a wry smile and said, "Compared to these terrifying and sinister forces, I am nothing. I only know that the Sacred Artifact has definitely appeared within the city; I don't know anything else."

"Do spirit removers really need bloodlines? Can people without bloodlines become them?"

Jiang Dao asked repeatedly.

"Yes, I have never lied to you about this. The experts of the Spirit Child Palace are actually a type of spirit remover, but they prefer to utilize malevolent spirits and take them for their own use, rather than eliminating them,"

The Changbai Taoist quickly replied.

"Is there any way for me to become a spirit remover?"

Jiang Dao asked again.

"No, I truly have no way. Please spare me. This old Taoist was wrong; this old Taoist had eyes but failed to recognize Mount Tai. As long as you spare my life, I will do anything."

The Changbai Taoist pleaded desperately.

"Daoist, what do you think of my martial arts now? How much of a gap is there compared to you spirit removers?"

Jiang Dao suddenly asked.

"This... If I tell the truth, can you spare me from death?"

"Yes, speak!"

"Among all spirit removers, I am merely the weakest. Some powerful spirit removers are incredibly terrifying, possessing almost immortal bodies. You found it difficult to deal with me; if you were to face other spirit removers, I fear..."

The old Changbai Taoist said nervously.

"Immortal bodies..."

Jiang Dao's heart felt heavy. He stared at the Taoist before him, then his body moved like lightning, incredibly fast, carrying a terrifying gust of wind. He kicked the Changbai Taoist's chin, and with a crack, sent him flying upwards.

Then, Jiang Dao's palm instantly turned scarlet, and he slammed it into the Changbai Taoist's face.

Bang!

With a scream, the Changbai Taoist's entire head exploded like a watermelon, scattering into pieces.

"Spare you? I'm sorry to those girls you harmed..."

Jiang Dao's voice was icy.

Splat!

The headless corpse fell heavily, crashing into the room and lying still.

Jiang Dao's brow furrowed tightly.

This is troublesome.

Having provoked the Spirit Child Palace, he would definitely face their fierce retaliation!

Therefore, they needed to leave Hengzhou City as soon as possible.

Jiang Dao turned his head and walked towards the courtyard.

That strange laughter had not continued.

It seemed that only one Malevolent Spirit had come to the Jiang Family tonight.

He exhaled lightly, and the bulging muscles on his body gradually relaxed. His entire body deflated like a punctured ball, slowly returning to its original state. All the bulging veins receded, and he quickly became as he was before.

However, although his muscles had all receded, his height had not shrunk much.

He was still around 188 cm.

Jiang Dao looked at his height, his brow furrowed.

Had his bones been stretched?

His current form seemed a bit strange.

Mastering the five martial arts had brought about immense changes.

His muscles could be controlled at will, and he could revert to that inflated state at any time.

Moreover, in that inflated state, his speed and strength were comprehensively enhanced.

To be more precise, it was his current slender physique that limited his strength. Only in that inflated state could he unleash his full power without restraint.

Jiang Dao opened his status panel again, his gaze falling upon it.

"Hmm?"

He showed a look of surprise.

The panel had surprisingly changed again.

The text behind the five martial arts had all turned to [Modifiable].

Mad Demon Staff Art (Sixty Years Later) [Modifiable]

Blood Shadow Saber Art (Sixty Years Later) [Modifiable]

Eagle Claw Iron Shirt (Sixty Years Later) [Modifiable]

Wind Chasing Saber (Sixty Years Later) [Modifiable]

Poison Sand Palm (Sixty Years Later) [Modifiable]

"Can I continue to level them up?"

Jiang Dao's eyes flickered, and he immediately focused his intent, gently tapping behind the Mad Demon Staff Art.

Swish!

The text on the panel became hazy and mysterious once more.