Xuan Yunzi

Hearing these words from the experienced man, the Player couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

After Lin Yu's explanation, they all understood that Xie Chong's remains were the "key" to breaking the deadlock in this [Instance]. Although they didn't know what use they had for the time being, it was certain that they would be of great use.

The old Daoist priest who came for Xie Chong's remains... was definitely not some ordinary Native of the Prison Mountain Realm who was just passing by, but someone with a strong connection to them in clearing this [Instance].

Although the old Daoist priest showed off some of the Taiqing Sect's kung fu techniques, the character of a disciple from a "reputable and righteous sect" in the Prison Mountain Realm is relatively guaranteed.

However, if the other party is associated with Xie Chong's remains, in addition to considering their character, we also have to take into account their "stance".

The "Freedom Alliance" and "Order" can cooperate when their positions are similar, which also means that although Lao Dao is a decent person, he may also stand on the opposite side because of different positions.

Seeing the six men's wary expressions, the old Daoist chuckled and said, "Gentlemen, there's no need to worry too much. Although I recognize this body, I have no intention of coveting it... Admittedly, there have been rumors circulating in the martial world lately that 'obtaining the remains of the Blade Demon can lead directly to the Dao Realm,' but as a direct descendant of the Taiqing Sect, and having cultivated for seventy years and lived in seclusion for seventy years, I am already at the half-step Grandmaster level. How could I be swayed by these rumors?"

"I just want to remind everyone that the remains of Layman Xie Chong do indeed hold a great secret... If you intend to possess them, you must be extremely careful—these remains may bring disaster!"

The old Daoist priest spoke solemnly, Seagull, Snowy Owl, and Gao Shan were all somewhat unsure of his background, and for a moment no one responded.

In Lin Yu's team, Li Nian simply watched the spectacle with great interest, while Fei Dao remained as timid and hesitant as ever.

Among the players, only Lin Yu could communicate with this old Daoist priest.

Lin Yu had indeed vaguely figured out the old man's stance.

"The old Daoist priest from the Taiqing Sect spoke with a hidden meaning. He clearly noticed the unusual movements of Double Saw Mountain and the surrounding Spider Silk and spider Yaomo, yet he still warned us that these remains would bring disaster..."

"Considering his identity within the Taiqing Sect and the stance he just displayed..."

Lin Yu had a sudden realization and knew what image and stance he should take when communicating with the other party.

He looked at the old Daoist priest and cupped his hands in greeting.

"Senior, I am aware of the peculiarities of Xie Chong's body as I carry it with me—I know very well that it will attract Yaomo activity and be coveted by those with ill intentions."

"But Xie Chong's remains do indeed contain secrets that are useful to me... However, I am not interested in those rumors in the martial arts world about 'directly entering the Dao realm.' The most useful thing about Xie Chong's remains to me is... that I plan to use it to deal with a powerful Yaomo."

Upon hearing this, the old Daoist Lin Yu closely. "Young friend, you truly possess chivalrous spirit... but how can you use Xie Chong's remains to deal with Yaomo? And which Yaomo are you planning to confront?"

Although the old Daoist priest still had a smile on his face as he spoke, the smile in his words had diminished considerably.

"Although I live in seclusion in the mountains, I am still a disciple of the Taiqing Sect. It is my duty to eliminate demons and uphold justice, and to slay evil spirits and exorcise evil. If you are willing, young friend, I cannot refuse to lend a hand."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yu cupped his hands in greeting to the old Daoist priest. "Senior is very kind, but that Yaomo is exceptionally powerful and its whereabouts are unpredictable. I only know that it is lurking in the nearby Double Saw Mountain. It is a spider Yaomo, and the spiders and Spider Silk in Double Saw Mountain and the surrounding area were its doing. I still do not know its specific whereabouts."

Upon hearing Lin Yu's words, the old Daoist finally showed a look of understanding, completely suppressing his smile, bowing respectfully, and speaking solemnly.

"This young friend has indeed come for the 'Thousand-Eyed Thousand-Silk Demon Lord,' I, the old Xuan Yunzi, am filled with admiration," he said, cupping his hands. "In this degenerate age, it is truly gratifying that you, a young friend who is not a Daoist Sect of the Daoist sect, still possess such a chivalrous heart, taking it upon yourself to slay demons and monsters, and even actively seeking out Great Demon."

As the old Daoist priest spoke, Lin Yu waved his hand.

"Master, there's no need for such formalities. It's just that you referred to that spider Yaomo as the 'Thousand-Eyed Thousand-Silk Demon Lord,' which suggests you know its origins... I don't know much about this Yaomo, only that it has been causing trouble in this area for a long time. So, I would like to ask Yaomo Master for clarification."

The old Daoist priest from the Taiqing Sect nodded.

"Young friend, you've come to the right person. The reason I've lived in seclusion in these mountains all these years without traveling around is partly because of this Yaomo."

"This Thousand-Eyed Thousand-Silk Demon Lord was Yaomo that suddenly appeared in the Fire Hell of the Prison Mountain Realm hundreds of years ago. As its title of Demon Lord suggests, this spider Yaomo once caused great chaos and was notorious throughout the Two Mountains and Six Hells. Countless innocent people died at its hands, and there were probably hundreds of skilled fighters who died trying to defeat it... In the end, it was suppressed by the ancestral master of my Taiqing Sect."

"However, this Yaomo is too unique and powerful. Even the experts of the Taiqing Sect at its peak could not completely destroy it. They could only suppress it deep in the Fire Hell... But over the years, this Yaomo has never given up the idea of trying to see the light of day again. It has been lying dormant and accumulating power, preparing to break the seal in one fell swoop and wreak havoc on the world once more."

"The fact that you can now see its Spider Silk and its offspring Yaomo appearing in this Double Saw Mountain proves that... the seal from back then has indeed become severely weakened and ineffective."

Hearing what the old Xuan Yunzi said, Lin Yu asked with some confusion.

"If that's the case, why doesn't the Taiqing Sect send people to reinforce the seal again?"

"Xuan Yunzi, please forgive my rudeness... Although you seem to have profound cultivation, it's still a bit of a stretch for you to suppress this terrifying Yaomo on your own, isn't it?"

Xuan Yunzi was not annoyed by Lin Yu's question, but simply sighed.

"Indeed, although I have been practicing Daoism for a hundred years and have spent half my life in arduous cultivation, I am still far inferior to this Yaomo who can already be called a 'Demon Lord'."

"However, now I can only guard this Yaomo by myself, and it's the only way I can do it."

"Although Taiqing Sect is still among the Four Great Daoist Sects, it is no longer the leading Daoist Sect it once was. This spider Yaomo was extremely ferocious back then, so the Magic Array, Talismans, and Curse Art used to seal it were the most exquisite and superior. Many of these techniques have been lost. If we rashly repair the existing Formation, it might backfire and even destroy the Magic Array that are still functioning, rendering them completely ineffective."

As the old Lin Yu nodded.

He could understand what Xuan Yunzi was saying—if a program is no longer working properly, but it can still run now, then it's best not to touch it for the time being.

Especially since this program was left behind by a top tech expert during the company's growth phase, and now nobody can understand it.

But...

"Since the Magic Array cannot be maintained, more people should have been sent over. Why are you left to guard it alone, Daoist Master?"

"This is a long story," Xuan Yunzi sighed again. "I would like to invite you all to my Daoist temple for a chat, so that I can tell you the whole story!"