The undercover operation was a great success.
Jiang Si hadn't expected it to go so smoothly; she had already won over the other party by killing only the second person.
He had been a little worried that his plan might be too complicated.
It's important to understand that the more complex a scheme, the more cooperation it requires from the opponent; if even one link in the chain goes wrong, the entire plan will collapse.
In online novels that emphasize realism, there are never any complicated schemes that would disrupt the immersive experience.
Fortunately, the Witch Association of Jiangming City also possesses sufficient wisdom.
Only Mingren can fall for his complicated plans.
We entered the third room, although there was no sign on it.
But in Jiang Si's eyes, it seemed as if there was a huge golden plaque with four large characters written on it.
Heavenly Emperor's Treasury!
I don't know what method the Witch Association used, but I couldn't sense even a trace of magic.
If Bai Mei hadn't located all the Witch Association's leaders beforehand, Jiang Si Return to Truth n't have been able to find out about these Witch Association members.
They have the ability to block magic and interfere with perception.
He turned to look at Ruoyun, who was still following him, and asked, "Did you hear the password she said just now?"
Ruoyun immediately shook her head, "I didn't hear it! I won't tell anyone!"
"You really didn't hear me?"
"I really didn't hear it!"
Jiang Si sighed as he looked at Ruoyun, who seemed terrified that he would kill her to silence her.
He still preferred the disciple who had occasionally tried to argue back; at least he had backbone.
Unfortunately, he fought his way from the bald man's side to this middle-aged man's stronghold, but perhaps due to a lack of resolve, he became somewhat cowardly upon seeing some dead bodies.
However, Jiang Si had roughly anticipated this; Bai Mei probably hadn't interfered with their cultivation.
After all, guiding a magical girl in her training is a rather troublesome task that requires patience.
Knowing when to guide their enthusiasm and when to severely punish them to instill fear, employing a combination of kindness and severity—this is a method most people cannot use.
Only a genius like Bingtang, whose abilities and temperament far surpass those of his peers, could do that.
However, Bai Mei was too lax in even grasping the basics...
Jiang Si looked up and glanced at the security door of the Witch Association's secret underground warehouse.
It's very thick; I tapped it, and the steel quality is quite good.
"66478."
The password is correct, but the door is stuck.
I pushed it a bit and realized that the combination lock was broken.
He took a step back, gathered his strength, and then charged forward, kicking the thick steel door with a running start!
Ruoyun saw the steel door dent slightly, and then cracks instantly appeared in the surrounding walls.
The powerful impact shattered the walls surrounding the steel door!
The sturdy steel door, dragging along the surrounding frame and walls, flew backward with a crash, slamming into one of the Calamity Beast inside.
The dormant Calamity Beast, along with the Calamity Egg in the glass jars behind it, was instantly crushed to pieces.
Jiang Si's eyes showed heartache. "Those despicable remnants of the Witch Association, how could they waste my rare and precious treasures with such methods!"
"..."
Didn't you kick the door down because you used too much force?
Then he turned back to look at Ruoyun, "What are you still following me for? Do you want to steal my opportunity?"
Ruoyun was immediately so frightened that she shook her head repeatedly.
"Then get out of here!"
"I... I can't transform yet, I'm afraid Witch Association."
Having gone through so much, she's come to understand things better.
Although the boy in front of us was ruthless, he was not someone who indiscriminately killed innocent people.
At least he didn't care about the ordinary people the Witch Association capture. Although he got beaten up, it was only a few light blows.
If the other party were serious, Ruoyun felt that even if she transformed into a magical girl, she probably wouldn't be able to withstand that kick to the door just now.
So he's not actually a truly vicious person, although you could offend him or steal his things.
This Jiang Motu didn't hesitate to take action.
Two ordinary people Witch Association earlier had their legs broken in an attempt to steal the Grief Seed he had just collected.
Although the two people had gone mad and tried to steal his Grief Seed because they had been tormented by the Witch Association, Jiang Motu did not hold back at all, but in the end he did not take their lives.
Ruoyun didn't want to be crippled.
As long as you don't provoke the other party and just go along with them, you're still quite safe.
They are currently near the Witch Association's headquarters. As a magical girl from the Azure Cloud Sect, she cannot transform and going out would easily lead to her Witch Association as an enemy.
So why not just follow Jiang Motu?
Moreover, Ruoyun also became somewhat curious about him.
" Jiang Motu, why are you helping the Witch Association against our magical girls? You're so powerful, both the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau and our Azure Cloud Sect would welcome you."
Perhaps it was the sense of security she felt following behind him all this way, and perhaps it was also because she had witnessed him kill so many members of the Witch Association.
Ruoyun's dislike for him wasn't as strong anymore.
They even wanted to recruit him.
With this kind of strength, if they could join the Azure Cloud Sect or the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau, wouldn't they be able to easily fight against the Witch Association?
The Jiangming City has been heavily infiltrated by the Witch Association, and under the government's propaganda, the citizens of Jiangming City have become more aligned with the Witch Association.
In reality, Witch Association do quite a few dirty tricks behind the scenes.
For example, Ruoyun's own parents died at the hands of the Witch Association.
Because she has the potential to become a magical girl, the Witch Association to buying, persuading, and deceiving her in an attempt to take her away from her parents.
In the end, they were all rejected.
Because the methods used had always been too mild, a cadre named Shuishe kept giving gifts to the parents, saying nice things, and even coming over to chat and help with housework, treating them like relatives.
But his parents never granted his request, even in the end.
The Shuishe then killed both her parents.
Ruoyun will never forget that day. Her parents, who were preparing to celebrate her birthday, went out to buy groceries. She stayed at home, putting candles on the cake and waiting obediently for her parents to return.
However, when she returned, it was the Shuishe Shuishe presented her with a beautiful gift box, saying it was a birthday present.
When Ruoyun opened it.
The Shuishe sat across from her at the table, singing her a happy birthday song.
Congratulations on her new lease on life.
The gift box contained the heads of the parents.
After that, she was taken away by Shuishe and sent to a factory, where she was rescued by her teacher.
He severed the Shuishe's limbs and handed a knife to Ruoyun, who then killed the Ruoyun with her own hands.
The teacher is amazing, the teacher is very kind. Over the years, she has saved many people and killed many bad guys in the Witch Association's territory.
However, one tree cannot support a forest; a teacher cannot do everything by himself.
They could only try to avoid direct conflict, constantly gather information and data, and rescue those harmed by the Witch Association. This is how the four disciples of the Azure Cloud Sect came to be.
Although the Azure Cloud Sect has a headquarters, Teacher Bai Mei always says that the time is not right, and that the headquarters will provide support when the time is ripe.
But that opportunity seems like it will never come.
The citizens of Jiangming City were deceived, and the Witch Association became increasingly restrained and covert in its methods. In fact, it had not committed any murders in the past two years and had been trying to win over the hearts of the people. As a result, the Azure Cloud Sect, which Witch Association, became a rat that everyone wanted to kill.
Ruoyun knew, it was just that the Witch Association being patient, patiently waiting until the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau collapsed, at which point everyone in Jiangming City would fall into hell.
Just like I was back then.
Having witnessed many of the despicable things Witch Association do with her teacher, Ruoyun also obtained her own Miracle Seed.
However, lacking the necessary skills, he couldn't help the teacher at all.
All disasters are caused by insufficient strength.
Because of his own lack of ability, he caused the death of his parents.
The Witch Association to grow because the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau was too weak.
Because the Azure Cloud Sect was not strong enough, it was portrayed as an evil organization by the Witch Association.
If we had enough power, if we could wipe Witch Association, there wouldn't be so much suffering and tragedy.
But no matter how hard I try, the speed at which I become stronger is still very slow. No matter how hard I try, the result is always the same.
Barely making it into the New Sprout was her limit; Teacher Bai Mei always shook her head at her, looking disappointed.
I can't become stronger; I can't stand on my own like my teacher.
I'm just an ordinary braided pigtail; I don't have that kind of power, I'm too weak...
Unable to become an inner disciple of the Qingyun Sect, the Qingyun Sect headquarters wouldn't care about a small place like Qingyun.
After all, apart from Teacher Bai Mei, the other four were all novices.
If we could recruit such a powerful person into the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau or the Azure Cloud Sect, dealing with the Witch Association wouldn't be so difficult, right?
Teachers will have a much easier time too.
Although it's because the Witch Association is currently preoccupied with dealing with the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau and Teacher Bai Mei, they don't have time to deal with Jiang Motu.
But their strength is already considerable.
Stronger than myself...
Thinking of this, Ruoyun felt a pang of sadness.
What is my value as a magical girl...?
Perhaps there's something else I can do, even just a little bit...
"Stop Witch Association, come join our Azure Cloud Sect and the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau!"
Hearing Ruoyun's advice, Jiang Motu merely smiled coldly, "To be a dog?"
Jiang Motu entered the treasure vault, reached out and picked up the rows of Calamity Egg. Some of the Calamity Beast had already awakened due to the unusual activity and were eyeing him.
"Nonsense. Does joining the Azure Cloud Sect and the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau mean you're not a dog? What's your basis for this judgment?"
Ruoyun was speechless, and for a moment she began to rack her brains, trying to figure out how to persuade the other party.
They ignored the other party.
Jiang Motu simply followed the method given by Chilian, wrapping the Filthy Magic Power around the Calamity Beast.
The core idea behind controlling the Calamity Beast is resonance.
The sensory Formation Arrangement, constructed using Filthy Magic Power, can, once completed, capture the source of the Calamity Beast's emotions with extreme precision through seven high-precision, sensor-like Formation Arrangement End Point.
Then you can try to experience the emotions of the Calamity Beast.
Each Calamity Beast is born from extreme emotions, but these core emotions are hidden very deeply.
Resentment, pain, sorrow, anger...
First, you must understand the emotions of the birth of the Calamity Beast, and then you must be infected by the same emotions so that the Calamity Beast feels a sense of kinship with its kind.
This is the first step in controlling the Calamity Beast.
Then, one can continuously resonate with the Calamity Beast through the sensory Formation Arrangement, immersing oneself in the same negative emotions as the Calamity Beast...
However, Jiang Motu tried it once and couldn't help but shake his head.
Is this the tactic of a century-old organization?
This is utterly absurd.
Aside from the fact that the design of this perception Formation Arrangement is somewhat interesting and its complexity far exceeds Jiang Si's expectations, other aspects, especially in terms of concept, are completely based on heretical cultivation thinking.
Trying to understand the feelings of the Calamity Beast, hoping to share the same emotions and make them feel a sense of kinship with Calamity Beast, is itself a way of polluting one's own emotions.
To put it bluntly, it's about treating yourself like an animal to communicate with Calamity Beast.
Despicable.
They willingly degenerate and pollute the moral order.
Although Jiang Si doesn't read many web novels about beast taming, since they mainly focus on animals that he has no interest in, they mostly talk about how to strengthen those little beasts.
Even if their cultivation methods were correct, Jiang Si could still become stronger by imitating those stray cats and dogs, but it would be meaningless, since they were ultimately external objects, and the training results were mostly death.
Therefore, Jiang Si had long ago turned her nose up at online novels featuring beast taming.
However, he did know a little about how to tame wild animals, as described in other online novels.
They're nothing but a pack of wild beasts.
Let them infect me?
joke!
I should be the one infecting them!
The filthy emotions were transmitted through the resonance, but through the same resonance, Jiang Si could also implant certain emotions into the core of these Calamity Beast.
Resentment? Pain? Sadness? Anger?
We don't need so many useless emotions.
The hundreds of Calamity Beast and the myriad mixed negative emotions were gradually unified.
The greatest negative emotion in the world overwhelms and assimilates all other emotions.
In the end, only one emotion remained: the emotion Jiang Si bestowed upon them.
fear.
The Calamity Beast that he had entangled with his corrupted magic gradually awoke, rising up and beginning to emit dangerous growls.
More and more Calamity Beast rose up, their roars resonating with the Calamity Egg, and some of the Calamity Egg even began to give birth to new Calamity Beast.
The Calamity Egg here are filled with negative emotions, and the eggs are filled with fully formed Calamity Beast that could hatch at any moment!
Ruoyun was startled.
Then he held tightly to his Miracle Seed.
If all the Calamity Beast born from the Calamity Egg were to hatch, there would be nearly a hundred Calamity Beast!
Looking at Jiang Si, who remained motionless, she bit her lip.
Ruoyun hesitated for a moment.
He was almost ready to transform, but transforming here would be pointless even if it helped him defeat the Calamity Beast.
It can be a little later.
Jiang Motu is very powerful, but he is ultimately just an ordinary person. Even if he can use Filthy Magic Power, it is still very difficult for him to deal with or control so many Calamity Beast at the same time.
I'll wait until he's in trouble, then lend a hand; maybe then I can get him to join the Azure Cloud Sect...
Kneel down.
However, Jiang Motu only said a few words, and the originally aggressive, fierce and violent Calamity Beast actually knelt down obediently!
Each one was trembling, as if enduring immense fear!
How did you do that...?
Ruoyun had seen Witch Association control Calamity Beast before, it was definitely not like this; the other party was not using any of the Witch Association ' control methods at all!
Extraordinary physical strength, the ability to freely control Filthy Magic Power, and a method of controlling Calamity Beast completely different from the Witch Association.
"What exactly is the Holy Church Temple...?"
She murmured the question unconsciously.
Jiang Si took a deep breath and plopped down on the back of a Calamity Beast Calamity Beast, whose tentacles delivered the Calamity Egg to his hand.
Jiang Si stuffed two small things into his body.
It's not impossible for someone to attain enlightenment through the cultivation of three thousand Golden Core.
Furthermore, parasitic Calamity Beast constantly coil around and embed themselves around the Golden Core core within the body, providing magical power.
A terrifying, unending power permeated his entire body!
As the three Golden Core resonated and connected, Jiang Si took a deep breath.
He clenched his fist, watching the overflowing, Filthy Magic Power.
The New Sprout Peak Great Perfection!
With a wave of his hand, magic materialized, simulating dozens of planets and transforming the entire warehouse into a dark and profound cosmic environment.
With sufficient precision, creating such special effects using magic is not a difficult task for Jiang Si.
Jiang Si casually picked up a planet, placed it in her palm, and smiled slightly.
Finally, no one has asked. He had mentally created a whole bunch of settings for the Holy Church, but so far, not a single member of the Witch Association has asked what kind of organization the Holy Church is.
Damn it.
She has to be a magical girl, someone who isn't ashamed to ask questions.
The planet in his hand split in two, then in three, transforming into ten nearly identical planets orbiting Jiang Motu. Then, a great sun rose from behind him, illuminating the entire universe. "These ten nearly identical planets are both where we are and not where we are."
Ruoyun nodded, seemingly confused.
Planets are like fireflies, the world is like a tide.
"A firefly's fleeting moment, a tide's rise and fall—the world vanishes in that instant." The great sun suddenly erupted, destroying the ten planets, plunging the entire universe into darkness for a moment, before slowly illuminating again, accompanied by these leisurely words.
An eerie color enveloped the tranquil environment. Jiang Motu opened his hand, and ten more spheres flew out from it.
It still surrounds, but now it no longer resembles a planet; instead, it appears as bubbles shimmering with light within the darkness. "Those with great supernatural powers, great compassion, and profound understanding cannot bear to see sentient beings perish in ignorance—"
"Standing above the Great Thousand World, reaching out from the Other Shore, we build Holy Church."
"Countless rays of light fall upon everything within sight, awakening the innate wisdom of all things, allowing them to leap once more from the Sea of Bitterness."
"The profound light of the Daoxuan spreads, uniting all hearts; the world's desire for ascension Transcendence all realms."
"To make such a grand vow is to be the Lord of the Holy Church."
He casually tapped a bubble, and it suddenly expanded, enveloping the two of them. What came into view was a rapidly expanding cosmic web, then a supercluster, a star system, a planetary system, and finally, a planet returned to Jiang Motu's hands.
"In this vast world, countless beings exist. Although the Lord of the Holy Church has made a grand vow, this great undertaking is arduous and lengthy. That is why our Holy Church Walker throughout the world to find those destined to become Holy Church Member, achieving unity among all. The Witch Association? It's nothing more than a tool picked up casually."
Ruoyun was so shocked by the methods of the Motu before her that she was speechless.
She gazed at the intricate constellations and the universe, her lips trembling. "So, you're so powerful as an ordinary person—is it the power of the Lord of the Holy Church?"
Good question. It instantly sparked Jiang Si's thinking and helped her complete the setting of the Holy Church.
" The Holy Church issues missions to its Holy Church Member, and upon completion, they receive generous rewards. With these rewards, even a mortal can gain extraordinary power comparable to that of a witch or magical girl. That's why I possess such power—because I have traversed multiple worlds and completed enough missions."
Ruoyun suppressed her excitement, "Me? Can I really become very strong?"
Jiang Si looked you over and pondered for a moment. "Your talent isn't great, but I can recommend a wheelchair exchange list for you: Spring of Drowned Girl + Demonic Seed in the Dao Heart + Divine Maiden Bloodline + Black Heavenly Book + Narcissism Curse + Dream-Shattering Saber. As long as you complete enough tasks, you can become Infinity stronger after exchanging for these items. As long as you have enough points, your talent doesn't matter."
"I... I want to join the Holy Church!"
After shouting those words without hesitation, Ruoyun trembled with excitement.
"I want power too, power as strong as yours! I want magical girls and witches to disappear! I want everyone to return to normal life! I want to become stronger, much stronger!"
Ruoyun shouted loudly, "I want to become Holy Church Member!"
Jiang Si was momentarily stunned by her excitement.
But seeing the other person's serious and expectant expression, Jiang Si touched her mask and said in a deep voice, "Good! Very spirited!"
"But I refuse."
The sudden rejection brought Ruoyun's excited emotions to a standstill.
Shouldn't the atmosphere have been conducive to agreeing?
The moment the thought of being dumbfounded crossed her mind, she heard the masked man before her slowly say, " The Lord of the Holy Church once said that before a person can join the Holy Church, she must first answer one question."
With that, Jiang Motu waved his hand lightly, and the planet in his hand flew back to its original position in the universe. In contrast, a strangely incongruous dialog box, reminiscent of an antique computer, appeared before Ruoyun's eyes.
Do you want to know the meaning of life? Do you want to truly To Live?
The girl's pupils contracted slightly, and she looked at the other person with a puzzled expression.
What's the meaning?
The other person seemed to gasp, then explained in a deep voice, "Are you sure you want to become Holy Church Member? Once you become Holy Church Member, your previous identity will be wiped clean."
After a moment of pause, Ruoyun thought of the guidance and help that Teacher Bai Mei had given her over the past three years.
These years, I've spent time with Bai Mei, Qian Jing, and Shuiling, sharing countless everyday moments.
We fought together, laughed together, cried together, and studied together.
Every memory is incredibly beautiful.
The teachers are really good to them; the Azure Cloud Sect is a wonderful organization.
But...
From the day Ruoyun became a magical girl, she wanted to change the essence of this world—coerced by magic, people are constantly being corrupted, and people are constantly becoming miracles, like a competition that makes it hard to breathe.
The Azure Cloud Sect is great, but it can't help you realize your dreams; Teacher Bai Mei is great, but she never cares about her dream of becoming a magical girl.
"I..."
"He fought across three thousand miles, and with a single sword, he once faced an army of millions."
A soft murmur interrupted Ruoyun's reply, and then she heard Jiang Motu suddenly praise, "What a fine sword!"
Before the words were even finished, a single sword cleaved the heavens!
Ruoyun looked up, staring blankly at the sky.
That's right, suddenly, you could see the sky from this underground warehouse.
The terrifying sword energy swept past like Hurricane in an instant, Ruoyun didn't even notice it.
The ceiling and the building above had all disappeared. Dark clouds filled the sky, as if it were about to rain. A gentle breeze blew by, and a figure in white robes floated by.
"Teacher..."
Ruoyun's lips moved, but she lowered her head, not daring to look.
Jiang Si simply looked up, her expression indifferent, and said, "You've come."
Bai Mei pointed her sword at Jiang Si, her aura imposing, and declared, "I'm here!"
You shouldn't have come.
But I still came.
Ruoyun was slightly taken aback, even though Jiang Si's words had previously revealed that she knew Teacher Bai Mei.
Now she was certain that the two were indeed acquaintances.
But it was clear that the relationship was not good; there was hostility between them, as well as an unusually strong fighting spirit in Bai Mei.
Ruoyun knew that the two were definitely not friends.
Jiang Motu is the teacher's enemy...
" Ruoyun, come here." Bai Mei glanced at Ruoyun, smiled slightly, and then looked back at Jiang Si. "You are also a first-rate cultivator. I suppose you wouldn't make things difficult for a junior."
"I see. With one more burden, you have no chance of winning, is that it?"
Bai Mei proudly raised her chin, "How could that be? Even if I need to protect my disciple, I, Bai Mei, am still invincible in this world!"
Jiang Si felt extremely happy.
As expected of my eldest disciple, he can recite the sayings of the Azure Cloud Sect's ancestors much more fluently than Bingtang.
He laughed loudly, and his Filthy Magic Power exploded forth!
" Bai Mei, the sword cultivator, possesses the bearing of Great Emperor!"
The sword energy and the Filthy Magic Power collided violently, and a huge gust of wind stirred up dust, causing Ruoyun to instinctively reach out to shield herself.
" Qian Jing, go and bring your junior sister back."
Bai Mei blocked Jiang Si's burst of magic with her sword, then turned to the students behind her and instructed, "Be careful."
"Yes, teacher!"
Then Ruoyun saw her friend Qian Jing flying down from above, calling her name with a happy expression, " Ruoyun!"
"Come here quickly, your teacher and I have been looking for you for ages!"
When Qian Jing flew down and reached out to grab her, Ruoyun looked up and slapped away the outstretched hand.
"I want to leave the Azure Cloud Sect."
The previously lively atmosphere suddenly became stiff and cold.
Dark clouds rolled overhead, and the faint sound of thunder could be heard.
Having forced Jiang Si to retreat, Bai Mei turned her head, her gaze fixed on Ruoyun, who had rejected Qian Jing, and slowly asked, "What did you say?"
Ruoyun raised her head, looked at her teacher who made her feel cold for the first time, and took a deep breath. "I've decided. I'm leaving the Azure Cloud Sect."
"Boom!"
A sharp sword slashed past Ruoyun's cheek, and Bai Mei's petite body trembled slightly as she coughed violently.
Qian Jing looked at Ruoyun, equally bewildered, "W-why? What happened?"
Biting her lip tightly, Ruoyun lowered her head and said, "It's my own business."
"Traitor!"
Just as Bai Mei was about to step forward and grab Ruoyun, Jiang Motu stepped forward and blocked their path. "A wise bird chooses a good tree to perch on, Fellow Daoist Bai Mei."
Qian Jing almost burst into tears, " Ruoyun!"
A clap of thunder.
Bai Mei tilted her head slightly, her face pale, pursed her lips, gripped the sword in her hand, and pointed it at Jiang Si:
Please enlighten me.
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