Starting From The Equal Opportunity To Become A Saint

189. Chapter 189 Ancient Monk!

Chapter 189: Ancient Cultivators!

Buzz~!

In response to the old Taoist, a resounding nine-fold bell rang through the depths of the soul.

Great sound, invisible Dao!

The sound emitted by the "Soul-Shaking Bell" in its nine-fold state directly affects the origin of the soul, and ordinary people can't hear any movement at all.

The appearance of the scruffy old Taoist happened to give Liu Zimo, who still didn't know where his target was, an immediate target to strike.

Forget about his "Fellow Daoist, calm down," forget about his "no ill intentions"!

From the moment he sneaked into Old Liu's private territory, mesmerized Jiao Linglong, stole the spiritual spring water, and kidnapped Liu Zihao, they had already become Liu Zimo's enemies!

Liu Zimo doesn't have the habit of showing mercy to his enemies.

"Ah~!"

The old Taoist let out a miserable scream, and blood instantly sprayed out from his seven orifices!

His body, which had just flown into the air, plummeted rapidly under this heavy blow and fell back into the gate of the Zhenyi Temple.

Although he didn't die, he had suffered a great soul injury, and his spiritual cultivation aura was rapidly declining.

In the blink of an eye, he fell from the early stage of the Spiritual Domain realm to the Spiritual Sea realm!

"Why... why did it have to come to this? We really have no ill intentions!"

The old Taoist sat paralyzed on the ground, wearing a bitter smile.

When he saw the other party using this "Soul-Shaking Bell," he knew that today's matter would be difficult to resolve peacefully.

As a result, just as they met, his recently recovered soul cultivation was instantly reverted back to its original state, even worse than when he first emerged from seclusion!

Under Liu Zimo's body.

Jiao Linglong also stood frozen on the spot.

Not only because she saw her master's life treasure suddenly appear in the hands of the new master.

But also because she never expected that the new master, who had just broken through to the Spiritual Domain realm, could directly activate the "Soul-Shaking Bell" to its nine-fold state!

Didn't the old master say that the "Soul-Shaking Bell" is an Innate top-grade spiritual treasure that can only be fully activated by the peak of the Spiritual Domain realm?

Why is it that now, only the aura of the early stage of the Spiritual Domain realm's new master can easily activate it to its perfect nine-fold state?

Moreover, what it didn't expect was that the new master would be so decisive and directly kill the other party without rescuing the hostage.

Tsk tsk.

Even the carefree old master from back then wouldn't dare to say that he could completely withstand a strike in the nine-fold state of the divine bell.

And this old Taoist from Zhenyi Temple, who had just recovered and whose injuries had not yet healed, naturally couldn't withstand it either.

Now, with old injuries and new injuries, even if he doesn't die, he will be skinned alive!

You say, why did you have to provoke Liu Zimo? Isn't this just asking for trouble?

Jiao Linglong couldn't help but complain in her heart.

But more than that, she felt a sense of schadenfreude.

Seeing the culprit who had mesmerized her in such a miserable state made her previously depressed mood instantly become cheerful and joyful.

Liu Zimo coldly lowered his gaze and looked down at the old Taoist who was already powerless to resist.

He saw the soaring purple light above the other party's head, as well as the three white auspicious clouds surrounding the purple lock.

Without much thought, he directly trembled his mind and locked onto this purple lock.

【Binding successful! Your good brother Xuan Ye Zhenren is now online. Currently available binding targets (93/100).】

A leek that has survived from ancient times until now, refusing to be cut!

Liu Zimo once again raised the spirit bell, intending to completely harvest and exterminate this ignorant leek in front of him.

"Linglong Venerable, save me!"

"Since we are all old acquaintances, can't you say a word for me, old Taoist?"

Seeing Liu Zimo raising the spirit bell again, intending to strike it for the second time.

The scruffy old Taoist was so frightened that his face turned pale, and he quickly called for Linglong Venerable.

In his current state, he absolutely couldn't withstand the shock of the second bell toll.

This young man in front of him, who didn't say a word from beginning to end, obviously wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to kill him. It was too ruthless!

Were they here to save people or to kill people?

At the critical moment of life and death, the old Taoist couldn't care about face and dignity anymore, and directly asked for help from Jiao Linglong.

Jiao Linglong was stunned, and when she saw her master looking at her with an unfriendly gaze, her heart trembled.

Afraid that her master would misunderstand something, the little dragon quickly shook its head and denied:

"It's not me, I didn't do it!"

"You dirty-minded old Taoist, don't try to tarnish my innocence. I don't remember ever knowing someone like you!"

"Don't think I can't see through it. You were the one who secretly put the dragon butterfly incense for me before. Now that your deeds are exposed, you dare to sow discord and try to drag me down. It's simply unforgivable!"

After speaking, to show loyalty, Jiao Linglong even volunteered to deal with the treacherous Taoist, saying to Liu Zimo:

"Master, why not let me handle this deceitful Taoist? I have the soul-searching technique, which can instantly detect all his conspiracies and tricks!"

As soon as he heard the words "soul-searching," the old Taoist on the ground couldn't help but tremble, and he quickly spoke up:

"Linglong Venerable, it's me, Xuan Ye!"

"I am Xuan Ye from the Zhengyi Sect. I once visited Senior Wu You under the Dragon and Tiger Daoist Gate. The calming incense you liked the most was made by me!"

"Linglong Venerable, please take a closer look. Although my vitality and appearance have declined, I haven't changed much in terms of my general appearance and aura!"

Saying that, the old Taoist even tidied up his somewhat messy hair and released his spiritual aura and martial aura, full of the will to survive.

"Xuan Ye?" Jiao Linglong was stunned and blurted out, "The least useful disciple under Master Chong Xu?"

Swish!

Xuan Ye, the old Taoist, froze on the spot, feeling extremely embarrassed.

They say not to hit someone's face or expose their shortcomings when scolding them.

Linglong Venerable, is it polite to expose someone's shortcomings like this in front of everyone?

Although it is true that he was the least talented disciple among the nine true disciples under Master Chong Xu back then.

But that was all in the past, tens of thousands of years ago. Why bring it up?

Moreover, among the nine true disciples under the master, although his cultivation was indeed the weakest.

But he has lived for so long!

After the deaths of the eight senior brothers in front of him, he is now the powerhouse of the Zhengyi Sect, the head of the sect!

"It really is you!"

"You daring little Taoist Xuan Ye, you've really grown bold. You even dare to target me and my new master!"

"Tell me, how do you want to die?!"

Recognizing Xuan Ye's identity, Jiao Linglong became even more furious.

As the esteemed Jiao Linglong, an ancient spirit beast in the realm of communicating with gods, it was actually ambushed by the least useful junior brother in the Zhengyi Sect!

If this matter were to spread, wouldn't it be laughed at by Hu Dali and Gui Sui Shou in the future?

No, I have to kill to keep it a secret!

A murderous intent surged from Jiao Linglong, glaring with a pair of dragon eyes, staring at Xuan Ye who was already powerless on the ground, as if wanting to devour him.

"It's a misunderstanding, all of this is a misunderstanding!"

Xuan Ye loudly defended himself:

"I have never had any hostility towards the esteemed one and your master. It was just a momentary interest in hunting, so I invited my friend Zi Hao to discuss alchemy!"

"If you two don't believe me, I can bring Zi Hao here and you can ask him face to face!"

If Xuan Ye had known that Zi Hao had such a powerful backing, he wouldn't have dared to directly "invite" him over!

Now, it's too late to regret, as someone has come knocking on his door!

"No need for you to invite him, I'll come myself!"

Liu Zimo directly released a divine prohibition, completely imprisoning Xuan Ye's meridians and spiritual sea.

Then, he ordered Jiao Linglong to guard the air, while he himself flashed and descended directly into the Zhengyi Sect.

"Fellow Daoist, I advise you not to act rashly. The protective formation in the sect has already been activated. Without me leading the way, you won't be able to enter the main hall in the backyard... huh?!"

Xuan Ye hadn't finished speaking when he was dumbfounded on the spot.

Because he saw that Liu Zimo, who didn't listen to his advice, passed through the main hall, which was firmly protected by the protective formation.

Not only did he not encounter any obstruction or counterattack from the formation, on the contrary, the spiritual barrier guarding the entrance of the main hall even actively opened up a passage over two meters high for him!

How is this possible?!

Xuan Ye was truly dumbfounded!

He could be very sure that the other party didn't have the Sect Master's Order or Disciple's Order of the Zhengyi Sect, nor had he cultivated their orthodox techniques.

But why was it that he easily gained the recognition of the protective formation of the Zhengyi Sect and could freely move around inside?!

This doesn't make sense!

Even if the other party's cultivation strength was far above his own, there was no reason for him to break through the protective formation of the Zhengyi Sect so quickly!

It must be known that the formation inside the sect was personally arranged by his master, True Person Chong Xu. Even a peak Lingyu realm cultivator would find it difficult to escape!

But now, what is this?

A young man who obviously was born in this era, actually saw through the flaws in the formation in an instant and obtained the relevant access permissions!

This is too outrageous!

In mid-air, Jiao Linglong seemed to perceive the astonishment and shock in Xuan Ye's heart, and couldn't help but mutter:

"What is this? The abilities and methods of my master are far beyond what a small Taoist like you can understand!"

"You should be grateful that my master's younger brother is still alive. Otherwise, today would be the complete destruction of your Zhengyi Sect!"

Upon hearing this, Xuan Ye couldn't help but smile bitterly again.

Yes, he should have thought of this earlier.

If it were an ordinary person, how could they possibly gain the favor of the proud Jiao Linglong and be regarded as its master?

Xuan Ye had a deep understanding of how these ancient spirit beasts, especially those like Jiao Linglong who came from prestigious sects, were extremely arrogant and thought highly of themselves. It was difficult for them to look favorably upon anyone.

Liu Zimo was able to subdue it, and even tame it so obediently. The true strength and methods of Liu Zimo are unimaginable.

This time, it really hit the iron plate!

However, who could have expected it.

Just less than a year after the revival of spiritual power, there has already been a freak among the human race in this era who is both spiritually and martially talented.

Originally, he thought that Liu Zimo was an ancient cultivator, the head of the Zhengyi Sect. In this era of spiritual power revival, he should be a prominent figure. It should have been easy for him to reopen the sect and reestablish the orthodoxy of the Zhengyi Sect.

But now, his first disciple, who he had set his sights on, hasn't even formally become his disciple yet, and has already taught him such a vivid lesson in this way.

While lost in thought, Liu Zimo and Liu Zihao had already walked out of the main hall.

"Brother, I'm really fine!"

"This old head of the sect didn't do anything to me, he just kept wanting to take me as his disciple and teach me alchemy. It's driving me crazy!"

Standing by his older brother's side, Liu Zihao finally stopped being anxious and began to speak freely:

"But those pill formulas he gave me, they are all outdated. Compared to the pill formulas you collected for me before, they are far inferior!"

"To be honest, if I wasn't afraid of him getting angry, I wouldn't even bother looking at those pill formulas he gave me. They are so low, without any new ideas!"

"And those alchemy techniques and secret methods he taught me, the efficiency is simply appalling!"

"Let's take the 'Soul Nurturing Pill' for example, the success rate of producing pills is only about thirty percent, it's simply a waste of spiritual herbs!"

"In short, staying here to learn alchemy from him is simply a waste of my time. Only a fool would become his disciple!"

"Brother, if there's nothing else, can you please take me back quickly? The purple wisteria flowers in my medicinal garden need watering!"

Even at this moment, Liu Zihao was still concerned about his spiritual plants, completely unaffected by this "abduction".

Seeing this, Liu Zimo nodded slightly and completely relaxed.

At this time, he had the leisure to sarcastically comment on other people's pill formulas and alchemy techniques. It seemed that he really had nothing else to worry about.

On the other hand, Xuan Ye Dao Ren, who was sitting on the ground, heard Liu Zihao's evaluation of the pill formulas and alchemy techniques he had carefully selected for him, and was instantly struck dumb, standing there in a daze.

How could this be?

This kid is speaking human language, right?

Does he really understand alchemy? Did he seriously look at the pill formulas and alchemy techniques that the old Daoist presented?

Those were all classics that had been passed down through generations in the Zhengyi Sect for tens of thousands of years.

How could they be useless, how could they be outdated?

He had been wondering why, after so long, Liu Zihao still hadn't agreed to become his disciple.

It turns out that the real reason lies in these classic pill formulas?

He simply doesn't value the alchemy techniques of the Zhengyi Sect!

"Wait a minute!"

Seeing that Liu Zihao was about to be taken away by his older brother, Xuan Ye Dao Ren finally couldn't control himself and shouted:

"You little brat, it's fine if you don't want to become my disciple, but how dare you say that the alchemy techniques of the Zhengyi Sect are outdated?"

As he spoke, Xuan Ye Dao Ren stubbornly held his head high, his face red, as if he wanted to argue with Liu Zihao.

You can say that Xuan Ye Dao Ren's strength is not good, that he is not proficient in alchemy.

But you absolutely cannot slander the inherited alchemy techniques of the Zhengyi Sect!

This is a battle of orthodoxy and reputation, and there can be no compromise!

(End of this chapter)