Drowsiness Demonic Art

The pressure of a higher realm possesses the decisive power to overpower a lower one, and can affect an opponent in a very short time.

If used properly, this power can prevent being overthrown by someone of lower status and can also subdue an opponent in the least effortful way.

However, the deterrent effect has its flaws. First, it is difficult to use continuously, and repeated use can easily lead to mental fatigue. Second, an increase in the deterrent group will inevitably weaken the deterrent force.

When Zhang Xuezhou used intimidation tactics in a one-on-one situation, he could quickly subdue cultivators at the Consciousness Creation Realm level.

When Zhang Xuezhou confronts two opponents, this standard will drop directly to the True Spirit Realm.

If he wants to deter three to five people at the same time, his deterrent effect will further decline, and if he targets ten or eight people at once, even if he launches a sneak attack, it will be ineffective.

The effectiveness of deterrence is also influenced by factors such as the distance at which it can be deterred.

Zhang Xuezhou was indeed short-handed in rescuing the people of Zhang Household Village.

He flew into Zijin Mountain and landed beside the pool. He couldn't help but look at the guardhouse with its lights still on in the distance. He wondered if he should incite the people of Zhang Household Village to start a massacre and see if he could ambush and kill the cultivators and guards who were watching over Zijin Mountain.

Only when his body was being bumped around by flying insects that had sprung from the pool did Zhang Xuezhou recall the first magic technique he had ever learned.

Sorcery - Drowsiness Technique.

He stretched out his arms, gazing intently at the yang soul body constructed from the Demon Power released by the Venerable One.

Familiar Demon Power surged into his palm, and as Zhang Xuezhou chanted incantations, the flying insect in his hand was instantly tamed.

In a normal duel with a monk, drowsiness is unlikely to have any effect.

However, this insect is extremely adept at ambushing and putting people to sleep.

Zhang Xuezhou looked at the flying insect in his hand, then reached out and beckoned to the physical body in the distance. The golden insect that had been resting and sleeping on the Qingyan wooden staff quickly flew over in his senses.

The biggest fear when rescuing people is making a commotion and attracting more people; being sleepy can obviously reduce this possibility significantly.

Startled by the flying insects, Zhang Xuezhou finally remembered his most inconspicuous Technique Method.

His skill in training the Sleepy Bug from years ago remains unchanged, but unlike before, his Law Power and realm are now far superior.

In just over thirty seconds, the flying insect in his hand had already taken shape, creating a simplified version of a sleepy bug.

These sleepy bugs are no match for cultivators; even the aura of a cultivator who Realm Entry would make these ordinary flying insects tremble and dare not approach. However, they are sufficient to deal with normal, brave soldiers.

The Golden Insect is a top-tier exotic insect, once the trump card of a certain mage in the Yedie River Holy Land. Zhang Xuezhou did not mention using the Golden Insect to target cultivators of the same level, but it was highly likely that it could suppress cultivators who were one cultivation level lower than him. If they were two cultivation levels lower, they would be 100% suppressed.

Tiny specks of Demon Power continuously emerged, and mosquitoes and flying insects fell into Zhang Xuezhou's palm, transforming into sleep bugs.

In just over ten minutes, Zhang Xuezhou had twenty sleep bugs in his palm, while the golden bugs flew over from dozens of miles away and landed on his shoulder.

Zhang Xuezhou's courage surged, and he felt that the success rate of tonight's operation was much higher.

He stretched out his palm and blew a breath toward the lit guardhouse, and the sleepyheads immediately flew away.

The distance of over two hundred meters did not require Zhang Xuezhou to approach. The four soldiers eating and drinking by the campfire fell asleep in a short time, and then some sleepy bugs flew into the room, lulling some of the soldiers who were shouting inside to sleep.

"Who?"

A low shout came from the guardhouse, followed by a swift silence.

In a short time, the guard post involving sixteen people had been collectively put to sleep, and even the four most vigilant patrol dogs had lowered their heads.

If left undisturbed, these people and dogs will sleep for at least fifteen minutes, and when they wake up, they will simply think they were just sleepy and unlikely to cause anything unusual.

If this trip takes too long to wake up the people of Zhang Household Village, Zhang Xuezhou will obviously not give them a chance to awaken.

A cold glint flashed in his eyes before he quickly turned to the group of thatched huts.

Is Zhang Zhong?

"Master Zhang?"

"Dad?"

"I am Zhou Zi!"

Zhang Xuezhou knocked on the door of the thatched house, and someone responded in a low voice.

When Zhang Xuezhou found the thirteenth thatched hut, the door was suddenly pulled open.

Zhang Zhong, with a face covered in gray stubble and white hair, suddenly appeared at the doorway.

Seeing Zhang Xuezhou standing outside the door, Zhang Zhong stared for several seconds, even rubbing his eyes hard, still somewhat incredulous.

"You brat, how did you end up here too?" Zhang Zhong cried, pounding his chest and stamping his feet, almost in tears.

"I've come to pick you up! Quick, quick, call for help!"

Zhang Zhong was most grateful that he had settled Zhang Xuezhou in Hibiscus City. However, his sudden encounter with Zhang Xuezhou brought him not surprise, but astonishment and fear.

Only after Zhang Xuezhou urged him repeatedly did Zhang Zhong shake his head and regain some clarity.

"I've already knocked out the guards over there, and there's a way out of North Mountain. As long as everyone stays quiet and follows me, there's a good chance we can escape," Zhang Xuezhou said. "Time is running out, quickly call for help! We need to leave immediately, meet up with the Second Elder as soon as possible, and get out of here quickly!"

Even though the person in front of him was his own father from this world, Zhang Xuezhou didn't waste any time reminiscing.

He urged Zhang Zhong.

The meeting was far beyond Zhang Zhong's expectations. There was no loud crying or heart-wrenching farewell between father and son, nor any unspeakable sadness.

Zhang Xuezhou was urging him on, and Zhang Zhong, who had once been a corporal in the Northern Border Army, also came to his senses very quickly.

He had been hammering on Zijin Mountain all day and was so exhausted that he didn't want to move, but right now he felt an immense surge of power within him.

"Zhang Baojia, Zhang Baoguo, Zhang Houshui, Zhang Houmu, Zhang Jianyong..."

Zhang Zhong carried heavy steps, but his steps became lighter and lighter with each step.

He knocked repeatedly on the doors of the thatched houses, calling out the village elders and other senior members of the family.

"We've been waiting for this day for a long time," clan chief Zhang Baojia gritted his teeth and said in a low, harsh voice, "Bring your most dangerous items. If we can't escape, we'll have to fight to the death!"

"If we don't give it our all now, we'll be too old!"

"Has anything changed? Are we starting tonight?"

"I won't die satisfied until I've slaughtered a few people from Huainan tonight!"

These few short sentences represent the mainstream attitude in Zhang Household Village.

Within five or six minutes, many men and women had emerged from the room, some carrying short knives, others wooden sticks and shields.

Compared to the regular garrison, the weapons in the hands of the soldiers were undoubtedly rudimentary, and their exhausted bodies after a day's work made it difficult for them to resist.

But once the arrow was drawn, many people died in battle without uttering a sound.

In order to maintain control, Beishan granted Zhang Household Village a special area for special management, and despite the heavy daily labor, the people of Zhang Household Village had no shortage of food, and even enjoyed special medicinal meals that only the 'medicine people' could enjoy.

Although everyone was old, they were not infirm or disabled. Even the women were very strong and maintained the same level of physical fitness as when they hunted in Zhang Household Village.

"My son Xuezhou is back. He's taken care of the guards here and knows the way out of Beishan. Don't make a sound, all of you follow him!"

Only after Zhang Zhong pointed to the person did the people of Zhang Household Village notice Zhang Xuezhou standing quietly in the shadows.

Many people were overjoyed.

"I've already taken Gangniu out, and the Second Elder is on his way to Zijin Mountain," Zhang Xuezhou said. "Uncles, aunts, brothers, and sisters, please cooperate as much as possible. Whether our village can escape depends on tonight!"

"Boat boy, over there in the mountains..."

"I know my mom is over there, and there are many other people there too. I'll try my best to find a way!"

With the addition of the sleep-inducing bug, a powerful weapon suitable for nighttime use, Zhang Xuezhou felt much calmer.

Things can only be done step by step. Right now, he can only send this group of people out first before he can go and look for Lady Yourong and the others.