Slaying the Demon Monk (4)

Chanzhi Shrinks His Body: This way, he can better protect himself in a large-scale explosion because the area exposed to the force is smaller and he can withstand less force.

It's like this: a hammer can smash a hard boulder, but it's hard to smash a speck of dust because the speck of dust is too small to withstand the force.

However, the downside of shrinking the body is increased damage from single-target attacks.

It's a very simple principle: if a giant who is 100 meters tall is stabbed by a sword, it's like being pricked by a toothpick; it doesn't hurt or itch at all, and it's completely useless.

But if a child is stabbed by a sword, it can be a fatal injury.

And this is exactly the scene at this moment.

Li Qi did not arrange all of this. After all, even he could only plan some major events. As for the specific tactical details, including the setup of those formations, it was actually Shen Shuibi who arranged them.

She was never a fool.

Her usual dazed appearance was actually just that she was spending most of her energy studying the magic methods.

Compared to the vast, complex, and fascinating research work, the mundane and practical aspects of the outside world are truly boring and tedious.

However, when Shen Shuibi is willing to use her brain on things other than research, anyone will find that she can instantly become quick-witted and intelligent in most situations, never missing any opportunity.

Just like now.

Chanzhi Zhi was instantly caught in a dilemma.

Guangyang Sikong is not strong in combat. As a practitioner of the Daoist path, he is more skilled in craftsmanship, such as setting up formations, making magic weapons, constructing earth and wood structures, and arranging mountains and rivers.

This is also in line with his duties, as that is what the position of Sikong is all about.

But in any case, he was still a seventh-rank official.

The galaxy of Law Treasure in the sky, centered around seven Seventh Rank Magic Treasure and supplemented by tens of thousands of lower-grade ones, was quite powerful.

Such an attack would normally not have injured Chanzhi Zhi.

If he were to appear in the Peacock King Dharma Aspect, then given the Peacock's invulnerability to all magic and the fact that poisons only enhance its benefits, this Law Treasure galaxy would remain completely unshaken, just as before.

The problem is that the formation below is self-destructing.

That was also a level seven injury, and it contained something that Chanzhi Zhi couldn't understand.

Chanzhi Zhi felt that if he transformed into the Peacock King Dharma Aspect, he would be immune to the damage from that Law Treasure star river, but the self-destruction below would definitely cost him a great price.

Weighing the two options, he chose to resist the explosion below, as for the Law Treasure, Star River...

Whatever.

What good is a good-for-nothing?

Ordinary injuries have no impact at all.

Having made his decision, he remained in place, focusing all his defenses on the attack and quietly waiting for it to come.

At the same time, a deadly counterattack is being brewed.

The attack has been successful.

The seven Seventh Rank Magic Treasure in the Law Treasure Way transformed into seven stars, forming the shape of a spoon.

The reflected light enters the waves, illuminating the Liesu; dense clouds and mist support the high-flying shapes.

The seven stars represent the completion of the Yang number seven, hence the name "Seven Stars," signifying the exhaustion of Yang Energy. Therefore, there is a saying, "The Southern Dipper governs life, and the Northern Dipper governs death. All human beings are conceived through the Southern Dipper and pass through the Northern Dipper; all prayers are directed towards the Northern Dipper."

The Big Dipper, being the voice of the heavens, is now the time for it to declare its demise!

The star was as large as the moon, entered the Big Dipper, and its roar was like thunder!

This is Guangyang Prefect's desperate, all-or-nothing move, a technique centered around the Big Dipper in the heavens.

The killing by the Big Dipper is called the Heavenly Kill!

The common curse "You Heavenly Kill" that ordinary people use to Curse originated from this.

An overwhelming killing intent enveloped the area.

This is not a person's murderous intent.

It was the killing intent of Heaven.

What is the killing intent of Heaven?

When the handle of the Big Dipper points east, it is springtime; when it points south, it is summer; when it points west, it is autumn; and when it points north, it is winter.

The Big Dipper pointing north is the sign of impending doom.

In the depths of winter, when all things wither, lies the killing intent of heaven.

The whole world will be plunged into death!

Leaves wither, grass and trees die, water veins dry up, mountains and rivers are covered in snow, even people lose their vitality, the Yang Energy between heaven and earth is exhausted, and all things lose their vitality.

This is the Heavenly Kill!

The method of Guangyang Prefect is to use the Heavenly Kill Technique to complete a deadly move!

Yellow leaves dance in the west wind, casting a chilling aura over the entire landscape.

The four mountains are shrouded in darkness, like ink splashed on the ground; the desolate moon hangs low and mournful.

The autumn wind blows mournfully, and the willows have already withered.

Heaven's Will is severe and desolate; all things will perish!

But then, Chanzhi Zhi's body suddenly experienced some strange effect.

His skin began to wrinkle, his muscles atrophied, and his pupils turned yellowish.

Human killing begins with conflict, manifests in weapons, and ends in bloodshed.

The killing of the earth begins with an earthquake, is seen in the Earth Fire, and ends in the ashes of the earth.

The killing of the heavens begins with the autumn wind, is seen in the cold winter, and ends in desolation.

To bear the Heavenly Kill in one's own body is to age rapidly and wither away, just like plants in winter, eventually dying from exhaustion.

Without external injuries, it is impossible to defend against.

However, there are exceptions.

Plum blossoms and pine trees can still remain green and bloom in winter.

Animals can hibernate, and people can also huddle indoors for warmth, quietly waiting for the arrival of spring.

Therefore, Chanzhi Zhi held his breath and entered a state of dormancy.

What is the method of hibernation?

During the cold winter months, when the weather is dormant, creatures like turtles and snakes hibernate and do not eat, waiting for the arrival of spring and the revival of life before they awaken.

Spring thunder arrives, and when it roars, it bursts forth with life, awakening all the dormant beings.

Therefore, there is a solar term in spring called 'Awakening of Insects'.

It means to awaken all the dormant, hidden life forms.

This is part of the cycle of heaven and earth.

This is a battle of wits, testing comprehensive abilities.

All things have mutual generation and restraint, and one thing can subdue another. If you only master one thing, unless your cultivation is so profound that you can ignore the principles of mutual generation and restraint, you will definitely be restrained by the element of mutual affinity.

Of course, if you're strong enough, that's not a problem; it's not impossible for one sword to break through all laws.

However, most people cannot do it.

Therefore, most people choose to prevent themselves from being restrained as much as possible, while restraining their opponents as much as possible; this is the essence of magical combat.

If a contest of magic is merely a competition of who has stronger Law Power, deeper cultivation, and greater Technique Method power, then there is no need to fight at all. Everyone can simply show each other their skills and the winner will be decided. Why risk your life?

The same applies to Li Qi and Jin Buhuan that time, and to the current situation.

Therefore, it is extremely important to conceal one's origins from the enemy, so that they cannot discover them, or even if they are discovered, they cannot find a way to counter them.

Unfortunately, Li Qi knew very well what Chanzhi's background was.

He was very confident, feeling that Li Qi posed no threat whatsoever, or... even if he was a threat, there was nothing he could do about it.

For the sake of his own Dao Path and to lay a solid foundation for reaching the sixth rank, he had no choice but to reveal his background to Li Qi.

Just like when you go to see a doctor, you have to explain your physical condition clearly. If you don't understand, you have to get some tests done.

Chanzhi Zhi thought he had done a wonderful job.

He withstood the attack of Guangyang Prefect, and then used the method of dormancy to resist the devastation of Heavenly Kill.

It then shrank its body, using the demonic realm to resist the self-destruction of the formation below.

In this way, it can be said that there is absolutely no chance of failure.

He waited Anxin, knowing that this attack would at most cause minor injuries.

Seven Star Heavenly Kill easily withstood it.

The self-destruction below exploded with a deafening roar, shattering the ground inch by inch within a radius of dozens of miles. A huge mushroom cloud rose up, scattering the Law Treasure star river in the sky, and a hundred miles of land were forcibly sheared off a layer.

This area of Guangyang has been turned into a blank field...

No, it's not white, it's red.

No, that's not right. It should be said that it was white at first, and then it turned red.

Initially, there was a strong impact and high temperature.

The high temperature produced a bright light, which rapidly expanded, resembling the sun and making the area appear white. From a distance, it looked as if the earth had turned white.

It was a ray of light far exceeding that of the sun, and the shockwave exceeded the speed of sound. The soft soil and gravel were directly compacted by the intense pressure, turning an area of dozens of miles into mud slabs.

The ensuing high temperatures scorched the clay slabs until they shimmered and turned them into glass, transforming the entire land into a beautiful spectacle.

At this moment, the molten glass is a dazzling bright red, looking like a dream from afar.

However, beauty and cruelty are not mutually exclusive.

Within the self-destruction area, everything—whether it be a demon, a wild beast, a plant, or even something hidden deep underground—is reduced to ashes or becomes part of the flowing glassy state.

Fortunately, there was no one nearby.

However, Chanzhi Zhi's demonic body was also injured.

Two unexpected killing blows in quick succession have already caused him moderate damage.

However, it was no use. Even if he was on his last breath, he was not someone these people could threaten.

Furthermore, after the aftershocks of the explosion subsided, he easily grabbed Guangyang Prefect by the throat with one hand and lifted him up.

Upon his return, Guangyang Prefect barely managed to injure the Chanzhi in a single move before being captured alive.

This monk's strength is terrifyingly powerful!

Chanzhi Zhi grabbed Guangyang Prefect by the throat, lifted him up, and said with a smile and gentle manner, "This humble monk is not good at weapon forging. Now that I have you, it has made up for a major shortcoming."

Although it wore a smile, the demon's body appeared extremely terrifying, with its cold eyes, sticky saliva, and protruding, needle-like teeth, making it incredibly frightening.

Guangyang Prefect, however, twitched his lips into an ugly smile, "Master Chanzhi... aren't you curious?"

Chanzhi tilted his head. "What are you curious about?"

Guangyang Prefect's smile was more like a grimace, and he said helplessly, "Master, aren't you curious why someone as cowardly and afraid of death as me would suddenly come back to fight you to the death?"

Chanzhi frowned; this was indeed somewhat strange.

The other person had already run away, so why did he come back? He hadn't even planned to pay any attention to this person, but he took the initiative to come back and fight him.

Is it necessary?

Therefore, Chanzhi Zhi said, "That is indeed true. Why? Was someone forcing you to come? But I didn't feel anything—"

However, Chanzhi only got halfway through his explanation.

Suddenly, his body split open.

It's a real crack.

It was as if his body was being gnawed by something, and it shattered inch by inch. In just a moment, his lower body was chewed up, and the blood foam and thin slices of flesh were as thin as beef rolls.

Chanzhi was taken aback.

Who is it? What is it?!

He disregarded the governor of Guangyang in his hands, threw him away, and then pressed down with both hands. Suddenly, his demonic body erupted, five hundred rays of light shone down, and countless gods and demons surrounded him from all sides, creating a huge repulsive force, trying to push away the hidden entity that was constantly gnawing at him.

However, it didn't work.

The repulsive force spread out, and Guangyang Prefect was thrown more than ten miles away, crashing into the molten glass pool on the ground. He was in a sorry state, but at least he didn't die.

However, the Chanzhi Chanzhi's body continued to be shredded into pieces, blood and foam splattering as the pieces of flesh fluttered down like cicada wings.

The mysterious entity remained unaffected.

Chanzhi Zhi was greatly alarmed!

His eyes turned cold, and he immediately clasped his hands together.

The Three-Inch Demon Kingdom reappears.

This time, however, the focus is not outward, but inward.

Chanzhi Zhi's body was instantly plunged into hell!

With his four hands holding the bowl, he brought out another bowl, which emitted a strong, fishy stench and was filled with putrid pus.

He then shouted, "The Hell of Pus and Blood is five hundred yojanas in length and breadth. In this hell, there is naturally occurring pus and blood! It scalds one's lips and tongue, from the throat to the abdomen, penetrating all the way down, leaving nothing but decay and rot. The bitterness and acridity are unbearable! Benefactor, fall into hell with me!"

After he finished speaking, hot liquid gushed out of the bowl, pus and blood boiling like scalding soup. This caused the Chanzhi Chanzhi's body, hands, feet, head and face to rot completely!

Then, he took the pus and blood and ate it himself. As the soup boiled, it swirled up and down, from mouth to bottom and from bottom to mouth, rotting inside and out!

Just looking at it makes my scalp tingle!

This guy is ruthless not only to others, but also to himself!

This move sent a golden rat, about the size of Xiao Gou, flying rapidly away from him.

"Cough... Ptooey, ptooey, ptooey!" The golden-haired rat spat repeatedly, its mouth full of pus and blood, filthy and almost retching. "You monk! Do you have any shame left?!"

"The Rat King?" It was Chanzhi Zhi who stopped the hellish image of the Three-Inch Demon Kingdom, his eyes dark and gloomy.

The moment he saw the Rat King, he understood completely; he was aware of all of Li Qi's arrangements.

Chanzhi Zhi said, "Since you've come, it means Li Qi secretly told you, right? You want to Blood Sacrifice?"

The Rat King floated in the air, chuckled, and replied, "That's natural. Why did we negotiate to cross half the world to come to the territory of Wushen Mountain?"

"You covet the method of balancing Shaman Path, so that your demonic thoughts will no longer be an obstacle, while I want to offer incense and sacrifices to make the Rat Soil Tomb shed its demonic body and become a divine rat."

"But now? You have your Shaman Path balancing method, but what about my incense offerings? What about the sacrifices you promised me?" the Rat King said with a grin, but his tone was icy.

This is the opportunity Li Qi was talking about!

Ever since he discovered the Witchcraft and Poison Arts, he has concluded that there must be an irreconcilable conflict between the Chanzhi and the Rat Soil Tomb!

This is the third killing move.

"But who will preside over the sacrifice? In the entire Guangyang, apart from Li Qi, no one can preside over such a sacrifice. If someone of the eighth rank or above had appeared, I should have noticed it long ago. Even if you kill me, no one will perform the sacrifice for you," the Chanzhi said with a gloomy face.

"No?" the Rat King asked, tilting his head.

The words had barely left his mouth when suddenly, all around, a thousand mountains rose up!

Throughout Guangyang, countless mountain and water deities cried out in unison!

Because the mountain and water formation used to defend against the Swallowing Heaven Demon Nest has been activated!

Chanzhi Zhi was astonished!

Impossible! There is no one in Guangyang capable of presiding over the Mountain and Water Grand Formation!

In his mind, only Li Qi was suitable!

But now Li Qi is inside his own pagoda, and there's no way he can get out!

Who is presiding over the sacrificial ceremony?

At the same time.

Thousands of miles away, the person presiding over the ceremony is gazing at this place in some way.

No one in the entire Guangyang knew the person who presided over the sacrificial ceremony.

But Li Qi knew him.

The disciple of the Great Diviner, another young master of the Wushen Mountain.

Bo Yue.