An Appointment with Heavenly Dragon Temple

Where did the Heavenly Demon Zen Sound come from? This question troubled Zhuge Xiang for a moment. The Heavenly Dragon Town Evil Pagoda? This Treasure Pagoda was the object of Patriarch Bodhidharma's enlightenment, far surpassing other Lingbao, and it held great significance for the Heavenly Dragon Temple.

Unfortunately, this Treasure Pagoda absolutely cannot be returned to Heavenly Dragon Temple now; at least, Zhuge Xiang has not yet reached an agreement with Liao Wufa.

"My Heavenly Demon Zen Sound was acquired by chance from Nine Heavenly Demon Zen Sounds diagrams, which is how I learned it. Unfortunately, I only kept those nine ancient diagrams in my heart, but I destroyed them long ago." With his mind racing, Zhuge Xiang did not reveal any information about the Heavenly Dragon Town Evil Pagoda, but instead made up a so-called ancient diagram.

"Ancient map?" Several eminent monks from Heavenly Dragon Temple exchanged bewildered glances at Zhuge Xiang's answer.

Zhuge Xiang was born into the Asura Sect, and the Heavenly Dragon Town Evil Pagoda was lost to the Asura Sect. Originally, the people of Heavenly Dragon Temple thought that Zhuge Xiang learned the Heavenly Demon Zen Sound from the Heavenly Dragon Town Evil Pagoda, but they never expected that he actually obtained the ancient map of the Heavenly Demon Zen Sound.

The high monks had no way of verifying the truth of Zhuge Xiang's words. After all, the Heavenly Dragon Town Evil Pagoda Asura Sect Heavenly Dragon Town Evil Pagoda should be able to open its doors, let alone enter and learn the Heavenly Demon Zen Sound. Perhaps he really did obtain the ancient map of the Heavenly Demon Zen Sound from somewhere?

After a moment's thought, it was difficult to discern the truth from Zhuge Xiang's words. Ultimately, only the senior abbot could determine the truth.

Therefore, the Chief Seat of Heavenly Dragon Temple extended an invitation to Zhuge Xiang, saying, "The Heavenly Demon Zen Sound is a closely guarded secret of our Heavenly Dragon Temple. However, since Fellow Daoist Zhuge has obtained it, you are destined to be associated with this Cultivation Technique. If Fellow Daoist Zhuge returns to the Great Qin Empire, you are welcome to visit my Heavenly Dragon Temple. My senior brother, the abbot, will surely be delighted to discuss the Heavenly Demon Zen Sound with you."

"Alright, if I have the chance, I will definitely visit Heavenly Dragon Temple." Upon hearing the invitation from the eminent monk of Heavenly Dragon Temple, Zhuge Xiang agreed without hesitation.

While the Heavenly Demon Zen Sound technique was important to Heavenly Dragon Temple, Zhuge Xiang believed that given his current status True Disciple of the Asura Sect Master and a retainer of the Great Tang Dynasty, Tianlong Heavenly Dragon Temple wouldn't dare openly kill him for a mere Heavenly Demon Zen Sound Cultivation Technique.

Most importantly, the Cultivation Technique of verifying the Heavenly Demon Zen Sound technique with the Heavenly Dragon Temple Abbot was an irresistible temptation for Zhuge Xiang.

Zhuge Xiang promised to rescue Liao Wufa, but due to his limited strength, he was unable to ascend the upper levels of the Heavenly Dragon Town Evil Pagoda, so the promise remained unfulfilled. Zhuge Xiang did not have the opportunity to see the Heavenly Demon Zen Sound Diagram on the upper levels.

However, if I were to make a trip to Heavenly Dragon Temple and verify the Heavenly Demon Zen Sound with the Heavenly Dragon Temple, perhaps I would have the opportunity to view the remaining four Heavenly Demon Zen Sound Diagram at Heavenly Dragon Temple?

As long as Zhuge Xiang has the Skill Point, he can learn the Heavenly Demon Zen Sound instantly. If everything goes as smoothly as he expects, and he learns the Ninth Layer of the Heavenly Demon Zen Sound, Zhuge Xiang will not only be able to fulfill his promise to Liao Wufa, but he will also gain powerful strength. More importantly, he will become the master of the Heavenly Dragon Town Evil Pagoda and possess an incomparably powerful artifact for achieving enlightenment.

"The matter here is settled. We have been away from Heavenly Dragon Temple for some time now, so we will return and await Fellow Daoist Zhuge's visit..." Having ascertained the truth or falsehood of Zhuge Xiang's Heavenly Demon Zen Sound, these eminent monks of Heavenly Dragon Temple had no intention of staying in the Great Tang Dynasty any longer and bid farewell to Zhuge Xiang and the Emperor.

"Hmm," the Great Tang Emperor merely nodded in acknowledgment at the farewell of the eminent monk from Heavenly Dragon Temple. As the ruler of a nation, he did not take a mere Void Returning Stage cultivator seriously.

"Master, please take care. I believe we will meet again soon," Zhuge Xiang said warmly. Then, with a flick of his hand, he presented a Cultivation Technique to the monks of Heavenly Dragon Temple, saying, "Wait, here is a Great Sun Vajra Mantra. Is this a secret technique of your Heavenly Dragon Temple? I encountered a disciple of your Heavenly Dragon Temple in the Hundred Emperors Tomb and asked him to return it to you."

The Great Sun Vajra Mantra was encountered by a monk from Heavenly Dragon Temple in the Hundred Emperors Tomb. He asked Zhuge Xiang to return it to Heavenly Dragon Temple, but unfortunately, Zhuge Xiang had never had the chance. Now that he had encountered it, he might as well return it to them.

"Thank you, fellow Daoist," the Chief Seat Heavenly Dragon Temple said, accepting the Great Sun Vajra Mantra from Zhuge Xiang. He then quickly left the Yongning Hall.

After dismissing the people from Heavenly Dragon Temple, Zhuge Xiang answered some more questions from the emperor about Illusionary Nether King in the Yongning Hall. Nothing serious happened, and Zhuge Xiang soon returned to Hall of Honored Guests.

After a passionate encounter with Mo Lingna, Zhuge Xiang looked around the Courtyard. With the help of the Divine Fire Wutong Wood, the Little Fire Phoenix perched on a wutong branch, its cultivation progressing by leaps and bounds. It was already showing signs of surpassing Zhuge Xiang in cultivation. As for Butterfly Die Wu next door...?

"Get lost. Don't bother us if you have nothing to do, and don't bother us if you do have something to do..." Die Wu was busy studying things about souls and Memory with Illusionary Nether King Zhuge Xiang didn't even look up as she directly dismissed Zhuge Xiang.

He opened his mouth, but before he could even say hello, he was told to leave. Seeing Die Wu engrossed in her research, so absorbed that she forgot to eat and sleep, Zhuge Xiang smiled wryly and touched his nose. He had nothing to say, so he could only turn around helplessly and leave Die Wu's Courtyard.

Back in his Courtyard, Zhuge Xiang looked around and realized he had some free time. He put on the Necklace of the Spell God, which further enhanced his strength. He figured he hadn't entered the Asura Path for a while, after all, he was the leader of the Demon Hand Mountain.

The Gate of Rakshasa opened, Zhuge Xiang used it to re-enter the Gate of Rakshasa Asura Path. With practiced ease, Zhuge Xiang quickly returned to Demon Hand Mountain and landed gracefully. The Asura and Female Rakshasa of Demon Hand Mountain greeted him with great joy.

"How have things been at Demon Hand Mountain these days?" Zhuge Xiang asked his subordinates, who were standing in two rows below, as he sat down on the throne at Demon Hand Mountain with an air of authority.

Although Zhuge Xiang didn't care much about the Asura Path, now that he was the leader of Demon Hand Mountain, he couldn't just ignore it completely.

"Your Majesty, these days, the situation of our Demon Hand Mountain has been handled in an orderly manner. Moreover, the sphere of influence of our Demon Hand Mountain has not shrunk, but has expanded. Many surrounding forces have expressed their willingness to submit to our Demon Hand Mountain..." Upon hearing Zhuge Xiang's inquiry, the leader of the Asura below stepped forward and reported to Zhuge Xiang with a happy expression.

"Oh? Such a good thing? Thank you for your trouble with the matter of Demon Hand Mountain..." Upon hearing the report from Asura, Zhuge Xiang's eyes lit up slightly, and he praised Asura.

Entrusting the affairs of Demon Hand Mountain to Asura that day was indeed a wise choice.

"It's all thanks to Your Majesty. Your achievements in the Blood Sea and the Flame Plains have shown everyone Your Majesty's power. I was merely taking advantage of the situation and handling some trivial matters."

Although Asura was very pleased with Zhuge Xiang's praise, he also knew that the credit for all of this belonged to Zhuge Xiang who used his martial prowess to intimidate the others, which is why they not only dared not invade Demon Hand Mountain, but were also willing to submit to him.

"By the way, where's the second-in-command? Has she come back these days?" After getting a general idea of what was going on with Demon Hand Mountain, Zhuge Xiang asked about Wu Xuefei.

"Reporting to the chief, the second chief has not been seen since he left," Asura replied, bowing his head.

"Oh? I see. You may all leave for now and go about your business." With a slight brow raise, Zhuge Xiang waved his hand, dismissing the Asura and Female Rakshasa.

The Dragon's Eye and the Phoenix Feather are not easy to find. Wu Xuefei hasn't returned since she left, so it's clear she hasn't found these two materials yet.

After sitting for a while, Zhuge Xiang set off and arrived inside the Demon Hand Mountain, a hollow interior like Volcano. At the entrance, a small bottle floated, which was the Demon Transformation Bottle.

A wisp of Divine Sense responded, blending seamlessly, as if Zhuge Xiang himself could split half of his soul at any moment and enter this Demon Transformation Bottle.

"The Eye of the Dragon and the Feather of the Phoenix, I have found the Eye of the Dragon, and will leave it here for now." With a flick of his hand, Zhuge Xiang arrived at the place where the demon's left arm was suppressed, placed the true Eye of the Dragon, which came from the royal family of the Tang Dynasty, on the stone platform next to the seal, and spoke.

Although it was just an arm, Zhuge Xiang knew that this demonic arm could definitely understand what he was saying.

Sure enough, as Zhuge Xiang finished speaking, the arm that had been suppressed in the seal trembled slightly, as if it were an excited person. At the same time, its palm, like a human head, moved towards Zhuge Xiang, as if nodding to indicate that it understood.

"Alright, I'll leave for now. I hope to obtain the Phoenix Feather soon so you can escape this predicament." Seeing the demonic arm and understanding his meaning, Zhuge Xiang didn't linger any longer and left the inner space of Demon Hand Mountain.

He gathered the people of Demon Hand Mountain, firmly assigned tasks to each of them, and Zhuge Xiang also made an appearance, letting the people of this Asura Path know that he would return often. Only then did Zhuge Xiang leave this world of the Asura Path and return to reality. (To be continued...)