Disaster Strikes

After walking quickly for several hundred meters and turning several streets until the City God was no longer in sight, Yin Yunze's mood finally eased a little.

Just as he was about to return directly to Clear Creek Village, Yin Yunze realized that he had unknowingly walked to the vicinity of the county government office.

Of course, Yin Yunze has no interest in seeing Xu Hanxian.

Yin Yunze mainly remembered that he had a bad day with Xu Hanxian yesterday, so he didn't get to say goodbye to Zuo Xiaoyu and Xu Yue properly before they left in a hurry with Xu Hanxian.

Of course, Yin Yunze wouldn't make a special trip for this.

But now that he was already here, Yin Yunze felt it wouldn't be right to go over and say hello.

I'll go Zuo Xiaoyu and chat for a while. After those two annoying brats get lost, I'll ask Judge Li to send me back.

In terms of safety and convenience, this feels much better than trekking back slowly now.

After all, with Yin Yunze's authority over the wind and snow now restricted, he can no longer fly.

At worst, we can just send some incense to Judge Li later.

Even when it comes to offering the same amount of incense, the difference between giving it voluntarily and being extorted is like night and day.

With that in mind, Yin Yunze changed his route and soon arrived at the Xu residence.

However, the moment Yin Yunze saw the plaque of the Xu residence, he suddenly felt a sense of unease.

For some reason, Yin Yunze thought of the ominous result of the Divination before he came.

The prediction was ominous, but throughout the entire process, aside from being disgusted by those two little devils...

It was completely uneventful and should be considered a neutral outcome, not an inauspicious one!

Following Judge Li to the county town may bring danger, but that doesn't mean the danger originates from the City God!

As Yin Yunze realized this, he also noticed a very slight noise behind him.

Ignoring whether he was being overly sensitive, Yin Yunze subconsciously tried to activate the Authority over Frost and Snow. However, as soon as he activated it, the God-Binding Shackles Authority over Frost and Snow his right hand suppressed it by ninety percent, only stirring up a few decorative snowflakes.

Immediately, Yin Yunze felt a chill run down his back.

Slowly lowering his head, Yin Yunze saw a black knife tip piercing through her chest.

Immediately afterwards, the black blade melted and completely disappeared into Yin Yunze's body.

The next moment, Yin Yunze's originally fair skin was covered with black lines.

"Ah! This is... resentment—"

Unable to hold back a scream, Yin Yunze was horrified to discover that the entire blade was formed from resentment.

After the resentment entered his body, Yin Yunze not only experienced excruciating pain all over his body, but also lost control of himself. He couldn't even stand up and fell to the ground, unable to move even a finger.

"The living are the sharpest point, and the people's grievances are the most lethal weapon."

At this moment, a middle-aged man slowly walked up to Yin Yunze and sneered, "Little fox demon, the taste of my Hundred-Grievance Soul-Eroding Blade isn't pleasant, is it? It's the greatest nemesis of you heretics who walk the path of the Divine Dao!"

Despite feeling unwell all over, Yin Yunze was still startled by what he heard.

The so-called "using the living soul as a weapon and the people's resentment as a means of endurance" means to forcibly extract the soul of a living person and create a vessel, then pour the power of resentment into it.

It was only through the non-harmful nature of the living soul that it was able to bypass the triple defenses of Yin Yunze's Peace Character Talisman, the Power of Incense Offerings, and the Dynastic Karmic Luck.

After the living soul enters the body, it will be instinctively dispelled by Yin Yunze's divine body. Once the sharpness of the living soul is dispelled, the resentment within it will flow out and erode Yin Yunze's body.

Because this so-called Hundred-Grievance Soul-Eroding Blade is essentially still a living soul, and the power of resentment is a kind of filth that the Incense God cannot detect.

So much so that Yin Yunze had no sense of danger or awareness of the approaching danger until he was stabbed.

Of course, this was also because the person intentionally avoided vital points. If they had aimed to achieve their goal in one fell swoop and directly attacked Yin Yunze's vitals, Yin Yunze would have become alert and noticed something was wrong.

For ordinary people, or even common evil spirits and demons, resentment is nothing. But for those who follow the path of Incense Divine Dao, it is absolutely the most terrifying poison in the world.

In particular, Yin Yunze, who Innate Holy Spirit, was extremely afraid of being defiled by this resentful force.

After the resentment enters the body, one can no longer even control their own body.

"What, who is it----"

Barely managing to utter a sentence, Yin Yunze asked questions while simultaneously channeling the Power of Incense Offerings to expel the resentful energy that had entered his body.

The only way to counteract this resentment is to use the pure Power of Incense Offerings.

Fortunately, Yin Yunze's Power of Incense Offerings was very pure, and this resentment was not directed at Yin Yunze. Therefore, by using the Power of Incense Offerings, Yin Yunze was able to neutralize this resentment with twice the result.

Yin Yunze some time, it shouldn't be too difficult to dispel this resentment.

The only problem is that Yin Yunze doesn't seem to have the time.

"Little fox demon, you ruined my plans! You used this opportunity to legitimize yourself, and now you dare ask who I am?"

A similar jet-black blade appeared in his hand again. The middle-aged man gripped this second Hundred-Grievance Soul-Eroding Blade and thrust it downwards towards Yin Yunze's head without hesitation. "In your next life, be careful not to get involved in things you shouldn't!"

Upon hearing this, Yin Yunze immediately understood that this person was from the Heavenly Wheel Sect.

This far surpasses Wang Guisheng's methods, and it is clearly the case that Zhao Zixuan once mentioned, the Third Prison Warden of the Evil Ghost Division Heavenly Wheel Sect who was in charge of this matter.

However, Yin Yunze didn't take it to heart at the time, thinking that he had only accidentally gotten involved and that the other party shouldn't be able to find him.

In addition, there was the increase in strength after being Spirit Transformation, the anxiety of not being able to return to the real world, and the subsequent summons by the City God.

These successive events caused Yin Yunze to neglect this matter.

Little did he know that this momentary lapse in attention would be the time for Yin Yunze to swallow this bitter pill.

You'll die!

This time, seeing the Hundred-Grievance Soul-Eroding Blade aimed at his head, Yin Yunze's belated warning came like a frantic taunt.

If he were truly stabbed by this knife, and the resentment entered his brain, even if Yin Yunze survived, he would end up like that Grandfather Huang Three.

However, at this moment, even with all his might, Yin Yunze could only move a tiny finger.

However, the Authority over Frost and Snow was still firmly suppressed by the God-Binding Shackles on his right hand, and could only blow out some snowflakes.

"Stop harming the Lady Qingnü!"

Just as Yin Yunze was about to be stabbed, a hand suddenly reached out from the side and grabbed the Hundred-Grievance Soul-Eroding Blade.

Looking at the Hundred-Grievance Soul-Eroding Blade so close to his eyes, Yin Yunze's pupils shrank to the size of pinholes.

Provincial Graduate Guo gripped the blade, looked at the Third Prison Warden, and said earnestly, "The Lady Qingnü is a benevolent deity; you must not harm her!"

"Fool!" The Third Prison Warden looked at Provincial Graduate Guo as if he were an idiot. "A mere vengeful ghost dares to touch my Hundred-Grievance Soul-Eroding Blade. Forget it, there's no point in talking to a dying fool like you."

As they spoke, the Third Prison Warden released their grip on the hilt of the Hundred-Grievance Soul-Eroding Blade.

The next moment, the black blade seemed to melt and merge into Provincial Graduate Guo's body.

Provincial Graduate Guo's body froze on the spot.

"Little fox demon, you're out of luck. I only prepared two Hundred-Grievance Soul-Eroding Blades; I was hoping to give you a quick death!"

As they were speaking, the Third Prison Warden took out another long knife, turned the tip, and thrust it towards Yin Yunze's head once more.

"When----"

This time, however, a huge blue hand blocked Yin Yunze's path.

A blue palm, half the size of Yin Yunze, blocked the knife.

The long sword pierced the blue palm, but a spark flew out.

Seeing this, the Third Prison Warden was also taken aback.

Immediately, another huge hand slammed down on the Third Prison Warden, sending him flying against a wall. He crashed through the wall and fell into the room, making a ping-pong sound.

"I told you, didn't I? The Lady Qingnü is a benevolent deity; you are not allowed to harm her!"

Yin Yunze tried to move his eyes, only to see that Provincial Graduate Guo, who originally had a scholarly and silly look, had now transformed into a blue-faced, fanged monster.

At this moment, Provincial Graduate Guo transformed from that weak scholar into a three-zhang-tall demon with a bluish-black face, bloodshot eyes, fangs reaching to the corners of his eyes, and long, jet-black hair standing on end!

A thick aura of resentment swirled around him like a ribbon.

The intense resentment even made Yin Yunze's breath catch in his throat.

So, this guy really was filled with resentment.

Provincial Graduate Guo's new look, with its blue face and fangs, instilled a sense of oppression in Yin Yunze that surpassed even that of the Black and White Impermanence, Ox-Head and Horse-Face, and rivaled that of Judge Li.

No wonder, Judge Li had previously said that Provincial Graduate Guo was extremely difficult to deal with.

"Ah! Ah! Ah!"

At this moment, Provincial Graduate Guo's condition was also very abnormal.

As if affected by the Hundred-Grievance Soul-Eroding Blade, Provincial Graduate Guo kept shaking his head and letting out howls.

Compared to Provincial Graduate Guo, Yin Yunze now looked as small as a kitten.

What Yin Yunze was most worried about was that he might accidentally step on him and kill him!

"How shameful! You deserve to die!"

Just then, the Third Prison Warden emerged from the hole in the wall. His face was extremely gloomy, and he said viciously, "If people knew that I, the Third Prison Warden of the Evil Ghost Division, had actually suffered a loss at the hands of a demon—"

Then I'll never be able to face anyone again! You bastard, you deserve to die!

Perhaps due to their confidence in the Hundred-Grievance Soul-Eroding Blade, the Third Prison Warden wardens were now also drawn to Provincial Graduate Guo.

"Die!"

Upon discovering the Third Prison Warden, Provincial Graduate Guo Provincial Graduate Guo was also drawn to their hatred. He let out a roar, but his figure suddenly vanished.

When he appeared, he was already in front of the Third Prison Warden.

Without any fancy moves, he simply slammed a palm down on the Third Prison Warden.

Faced with Provincial Graduate Guo's powerful slap, the Third Prison Warden did not dodge, but released his long sword and formed a hand seal with his hands.

"The Immovable Wisdom King Seal!"

As a layer of golden light appeared around the Third Prison Warden, Provincial Graduate Guo's palm, which was half the size of the Third Prison Warden, did not shake his body in the slightest.

Even Provincial Graduate Guo, who was somewhat dazed at the moment, was taken aback by this situation.

The next moment, with a roar, Provincial Graduate Guo raised his other hand and slapped him across the face again.

But this time, it still didn't shake the position.

Immediately, Provincial Graduate Guo began to slap the Third Prison Warden around like a ping-pong ball.

Watching this scene unfold, Yin Yunze took the opportunity to use the Power of Incense Offerings to dispel the erosion of resentment, while also feeling somewhat speechless.

Are you a woman? At least fight back with your fists! If that doesn't work, scratch him with your claws!

Although Yin Yunze was actually aware that even if he changed his moves, he would most likely still be unable to break through.

After a fierce onslaught of wind and rain, although the golden light of the Third Prison Warden flickered uncontrollably, Provincial Graduate Guo's attacks failed to break through the Immovable Wisdom King Seal.

"Not bad, at least at the Ghost King level. It's a pity he doesn't know any Technique Method, and he's run into me!"

While Provincial Graduate Guo paused his attack for a brief rest, the Third Prison Warden immediately launched a counterattack.

"Great Wisdom Sword!"

With a series of hand seals, the Third Prison Warden raised his long sword and unleashed two strikes, one upward and one downward.

The long sword, which had been spitting sparks, now struck Provincial Graduate Guo, severing his arms as easily as a hot knife through butter.

"Ah!"

Provincial Graduate Guo in agony, and before his arms could even hit the ground, they turned into two wisps of green smoke, flying towards him once more.

At this moment, the Third Prison Warden once again discarded their knives and changed the hand seals on their hands.

"The Vajra Rope!"

A golden thread appeared out of nowhere and transformed into dozens of ropes, binding Provincial Graduate Guo tightly and preventing him from escaping.

No matter how hard Provincial Graduate Guo struggled, he only allowed the golden threads to sink deeper into his body.

Just as Provincial Graduate Guo was struggling with the Vajra Rope, the Third Prison Warden suddenly flew to Provincial Graduate Guo's side.

"Demon-Suppressing Vajra!"

As a golden weapon phantom appeared in his right palm, the Third Prison Warden slammed it down onto Provincial Graduate Guo's head.

Immediately following was a mid-air kick that sent Provincial Graduate Guo flying backward.

While still in the air, Provincial Graduate Guo's body rapidly shrank, and when he landed back on the ground, he reverted to his original scholar appearance, albeit in a very disheveled state.

"Mere demon!" The Third Prison Warden, with the air of a master, flicked his sleeve and sneered, "Trying to teach a fish to swim, you're courting death!"

"Your Lady Qingnü, I am utterly incompetent; it seems I cannot save you—"

Seeing the arrogant demeanor of the Third Prison Warden, Provincial Graduate Guo apologized to Yin Yunze.

Do you believe me or not?

The situation was urgent, and Yin Yunze couldn't worry about anything else. He quickly said, "If you trust me, don't resist. It might hurt a little!"

"By imperial decree! In the name of Qingnü, I hereby appoint you as my Subordinate Deity, to share both glory and disgrace, fortune and misfortune!"

As Yin Yunze gave the order, she felt a large portion of the Power of Incense Offerings in her body being drawn away and into Provincial Graduate Guo's body.

But immediately, Yin Yunze ignited the Power of Incense Offerings that had entered Provincial Graduate Guo's body, transforming it into Flame of Incense.

Burned by the Flame of Incense erupting from within his body, Provincial Graduate Guo couldn't help but let out a shrill scream.

Upon hearing Provincial Graduate Guo's screams and hearing the sudden burst of flames, the Third Prison Warden hesitated for a moment and did not rush forward immediately.

It was during this lull that Yin Yunze completed the initial refining of the weapon.

Provincial Graduate Guo's soul transformed into a plain-colored outer robe, which was draped over Yin Yunze's body.

The next moment, Yin Yunze, who was wearing the Ghost King Dharma Robe, also stood up unsteadily from the ground.