Wish

Another arrangement has been made.

So, everything is ready, except for the final push.

Zhang Lan knew what she was doing. Facing an opponent she couldn't defeat, the best course of action was for everyone to focus on their own tasks and work together. Only then could they find a slim chance of victory.

The disciples of the Righteous Sword Palace often gather in groups and spread out in all directions inside the Swallowing Heaven Demon Nest, like a swarm of army ants devouring the demons in the nest. Therefore, they are very good at teamwork and division of labor.

They can be described as lone heroes who can also form an army when they gather their strength; they are not all solitary figures in the martial arts world.

Now that someone has taken on the role of strategist, he should fulfill his duties as an executor.

So, after listening to Li Qi's analysis and requests, he accepted the order and left quickly, without even asking Li Qi for any reward.

Disciples of the Righteous Sword Palace, what other reason do they need to perform chivalrous deeds?

The evil monk brought disaster to the country, exposing tens of millions of people in one state to the Swallowing Heaven Demon Nest because of him, which shows how wicked he was.

Eliminating this person is the only righteous act! The one who eliminates this person is the true hero!

Therefore, Zhang Lan did not hesitate to participate in the action against the seventh-rank expert.

Even though he knew one thing: if he failed, Li Qi would most likely have a way to save his life, but he would probably really die.

Even if it means death, have we not done enough to sacrifice our lives for righteousness?

Zhang Lan left with great fanfare.

Li Qi followed behind, watching Zhang Lan leave.

So, all the preparations have been arranged.

They're just waiting for things to turn sour.

Time passed little by little.

In the blink of an eye, a month has passed.

Li Qi's distractions were mostly kept hidden, like a spider slowly weaving a large web.

His influence spread throughout Guangyang, not only the Guangyang City, but also other counties and even remote wilderness areas, all of which began to fall under his control.

Besides that, on his own side, there were already thirty-six demons whose identities had been analyzed.

That day, Li Qi was continuing to analyze the demon and develop corresponding methods.

Before me lay a vast and complex array of demonic thoughts, which, like human thought, were constantly shifting.

It is extremely complex, more complex than most Technique Method.

It's like a bunch of gibberish; every time the interpreter thinks they've found the key, they end up discovering it's just another misleading trick by the devil.

If you didn't realize that was misleading...

Congratulations, then demonic thoughts will silently creep into your mind, and you won't even be able to detect it.

Analyzing the demon is that difficult and dangerous.

No wonder even the Chanzhi couldn't deal with these demons.

Analyzing these demons is like facing the complex constellations in the sky. It seems there is no core; every place is a core, connected to other places, forming a magnificent starry sky. There is no way to start, and it seems that if you touch any one point, the whole thing will collapse.

However, he was already quite adept at this kind of thing.

True Knowledge Dao Charm, and then, with the help of Shaman Path, he developed a method to counter it. What ordinary people simply could not do, he could analyze a demon in five or six Chen a day.

"The thirty-seventh one, the last one." Li Qi tossed the thirty-seventh demon aside and stood up.

He looked like he had been staying up all night for a month; his eyes were bloodshot, his veins were bulging, and his face was bluish-purple, making him look like he had some serious illness.

There's no way around it.

It's impossible to remain unaffected by these demonic thoughts.

He could use that Heavenly Demonic Dao Charm to dispel the demonic thoughts, but that might be like inviting a tiger to devour a wolf.

The wolves are gone, but what about the tigers?

We've dealt with this demon.

After Li Qi finished developing the method to subdue this demon, he went upstairs as usual.

Chanzhi Zhi remained seated until he saw Li Qi arrive, at which point he opened his eyes.

His gaze was gentle, his voice soft, and he said to Li Qi in a very kind tone, "Which demon have you analyzed this time, young friend?"

The monk seemed rather impatient.

It's simply because his condition has improved so much in the past few days.

The thirty-six demons can already be suppressed. As long as he operates the thirty-six different methods at any time, he can suppress these demons at any time.

This greatly reduced the pressure on Chanzhi, and even his cultivation, which had been suppressed for a long time due to demonic thoughts, began to loosen somewhat.

However, the methods presented by Li Qi still have some problems. These methods are independent of each other and can only be suppressed when used. In other words, he needs to be distracted at any time to operate different methods.

If all 108 methods are developed, then Chanzhi Zhi will need to operate all 108 methods simultaneously to suppress it.

This would probably take up half of his cultivation and also distract him.

But as long as you lay a solid foundation, these demonic thoughts will not be a problem once you break through to the sixth rank.

Chanzhi was already quite satisfied as long as it could alleviate the problems he encountered at the seventh rank.

Indeed, only orthodox Shaman Path possesses this ability, compared to other Witchcraft and Poison Arts.

I was lucky enough to encounter a true successor of Wushen Mountain passing by. Although he had hidden himself, he could not escape my discerning eyes.

In just over a month, there have already been thirty-six demons.

At most one year, I can recover to normal, stabilize my cultivation, and lay a solid foundation to reach the sixth rank.

Since it concerned his own Dao Path, the Chanzhi was naturally extremely kind to Li Qi, and apart from not allowing him to leave, he basically granted all his requests.

However, despite this, he would always carefully discern the truth whenever Li Qi performed the ritual.

There is absolutely no way that Li Qi would mix his own agenda with the teachings to harm him.

Although he didn't understand Shaman Path and couldn't balance his demonic thoughts, he could still discern the specific effects of different methods, so Li Qi had no way to deal with him.

Li Qi walked over and said, "Master, this time we are analyzing the Demon of Killing Intent, which represents the tendency of killing intent that keeps repeating in one's mind. The method to suppress it has been created. Please watch me demonstrate the method."

Chanzhi immediately sat up straight and looked at Li Qi.

Li Qi also began to perform magic, demonstrating how to suppress the demon.

Another routine.

After this Dharma demonstration, Chanzhi closed his eyes, intending to slowly digest the Dharma's principles and familiarize himself with its operation, just as he had done before.

However, he suddenly realized that Li Qi had not left as usual.

This made Chanzhi frown.

Normally, Li Qi would rush away as soon as he finished performing the ritual, which clearly showed that he was afraid of me. It was precisely because of this fear that I was able to control him and make him create a method for me.

What happened today?

Li Qi was somewhat reserved. When he saw Chanzhi looking at him, he quickly cupped his hands and said, "Master... I have been here for more than a month now, working day and night to develop methods for you. I can be considered to have done my best, right?"

"That's natural, but is there something you need that's causing you to speak like this?" Chanzhi asked.

Li Qi immediately bowed respectfully and said, "To be honest, Master, I was afraid of delaying your important matters, so I dared not mention it. But so much time has passed, and I believe I have done my best, so I have the courage to mention this matter to you."

"Actually, I have always had a female companion. She has lived a solitary life since childhood, is not good at speaking, and is naturally withdrawn. I have been away for more than a month, and I am worried that she may have been wronged outside. Please ask the master to grant me two days off so that I can go and comfort her, lest something happen that would ruin the master's Dao Path."

Li Qi said this.

Upon hearing Li Qi's words, Chanzhi smiled and said, "So that's how it is. I understand. Tell me the name, appearance, and characteristics of your female companion, and then give me a token. I will arrange for someone to bring her to you so you can stay together."

Li Qi smiled bitterly and said, "I'm afraid we'll need the master to take action personally. You should have met my female companion before. She is also an eighth-rank cultivator with considerable combat power. She is also aloof and a demon. Ordinary people probably can't persuade her, and it would only cause more casualties."

Chanzhi nodded. "I will remember your instructions, young friend. But you need not trouble yourself with these mundane matters. I have already promised to call your female companion, and I will not go back on my word. How to do it is my business. You should focus your mind on the study of the Dharma. That is the right path."

After Li Qi said that, he did indeed remember.

When he threatened Li Qi, there was indeed a woman present who intervened, and her Technique Method was extremely sophisticated, reaching the pinnacle among eighth-rank practitioners.

Such a perfect way of using Technique Method is rare, and it left a deep impression on Chanzhi Zhi.

It turned out to be that woman.

Seeing that Chanzhi had agreed, Li Qi bowed slightly and said, "Then thank you very much, Master."

Then, he took out a piece of paper that he had prepared beforehand and handed it to Chanzhi: "This is her name, characteristics, and appearance. She is an extremely beautiful woman, dressed in plain clothes. I have no token on me, but she carries a white jade hairpin with a rabbit motif. Just tell her that you bought it in Clear Mist City, and she will know that it was me."

"Alright, young friend, just wait for good news." Chanzhi took the paper and then watched Li Qi leave.

After confirming that Li Qi had left, the Chanzhi gently patted the ground.

The entire five-tiered pagoda trembled almost imperceptibly.

Around the pagoda, something... flesh and blood began to fill the space.

This flesh and blood, which should have been disgusting like rotting flesh, simultaneously evoked a burning desire, vaguely reminiscent of the rituals of Black Heaven.

That kind of demonic sacrifice, made by piling up massive amounts of flesh and blood and combining it with Five Nectars.

It is both vicious and possesses an indescribable and terrifying power, which is incredibly brilliant and unbelievably vigorous.

Flames burned on the flesh and blood, the combined red color of which was dazzling.

Human Fire shock, the viciousness of flesh and blood, and the intimidation of power.

Seeing these reds, even the light softens, and the world around us appears as tender as bubbles, soothing and captivating, bringing the fragrance of spring and the clarity of a mountain spring splashing with foam.

What painful fantasies could have created these images?

These colors seem alive, without fixed form, plump and full, exuding a rich life force, as if they possess a unique melancholy.

They are infected by something that allows anyone who sees them to open doors to unknown soul secrets and enter the mysterious palace of illusion.

They harbor unpredictable dangers; a single glance could turn a person into a beast, or perhaps a god.

The coloring of all things is very strange, making people feel uneasy, and the feeling is difficult to describe precisely.

Absurd, bizarre, yet Buddhist Principle.

Something primitive, brutal, yet full of vitality and power, appears before your eyes, instilling fear in those who see it.

These flesh and blood, flames, surrounded the five-tiered pagoda floating in the void.

They were gripped by an invisible terror, unable to escape.

This is the Divine Ability of Black Heaven.

Once enveloped by this Divine Ability, Li Qi would have absolutely no chance of escaping, even if other seventh-rank cultivators made a move.

Within the seventh rank, even the most gifted and unparalleled heroes cannot break through this barrier.

With this, Li Qi would have no chance of escaping.

Then, we need to go find that Miss Shen.

Li Qi's words make some sense. Facing a top-tier eighth-rank official, the entire Guangyang might not be able to find a suitable person to invite her.

If others go, and the other side is unwilling to go, then it's impossible to defeat them or force them.

She could go to the puppet of the Guangyang Sima, but that puppet has a grudge against her, which could easily provoke conflict.

If the fight was truly caused by the other party's withdrawn personality and such hatred, then forcibly suppressing them with force would not be a good idea.

Since he was asking someone to help him research the methods, Li Qi honestly helped him research the techniques, making him look neither Human-Ghost nor ghost. In order for the other party to do his best in the future, he couldn't push him too far.

After all... this is a direct descendant of the Wushen Mountain.

However, it's probably not a young master, but just an ordinary direct descendant.

If a seventh-rank official were to imprison a ninth-rank Wushen Mountain young master, Wushen Mountain would immediately send someone over without delay.

The birth of a prince usually signifies a great deal of commotion.

The great shamans were very careful in choosing their disciples, just like the Buddha did in choosing his disciples. They would usually go through tests, which was not an easy thing.

Chanzhi knows of one such example: Once, the Buddha, in order to choose a disciple and observe his true spirit, made him go through ten reincarnations and arranged ten different lives for him.

Through ten lifetimes, regardless of poverty or wealth, male or female, or the many experiences he went through, this disciple ultimately turned to Buddhism, returned to the Buddha, and peacefully passed away with only a lamp and a wooden fish.

Thus, in the eleventh generation, he was deemed worthy of being a Buddha Child disciple and was accepted as such.

Although I don't know how the selection process is conducted within Wushen Mountain, it's truly a waste that a young master would die at the ninth rank.

Being selected is enough to prove a lot.

Therefore, he tried to attack Li Qi many times, but no one protected him, which shows that the other party was not a young master, but just a member of the direct line.

Then there's no need to worry about retaliation; just wait until he starts working for you.

Having sealed the pagoda, the essence of Chanzhi departed from this place.

I'm going to find women for Li Qi to keep him company.