CHAPTER 299: FIVE-LIGHTNING SPELL! THE RADIANT GEM RULER’S SEALS! ROLLING IN THE SHEETS?

“Fellow Daoist, beware! That is the supreme treasure, the Radiant Gem Ruler. It can strike down magical artifacts! Don’t fall for it!” a voice rang out.

It was the Daoist shrouded in flames, a cultivator of the Fire Virtue Sect. He cultivated the True Fire Visualization Method, and his power was fierce and domineering.

“You really think the likes of you can keep me here?!” the Chang You manifestation sneered coldly.

The surrounding seawater instantly surged up to envelop him, and in the blink of an eye, he vanished without a trace.

From the moment he clashed with Li Yanchu, to striking down his magic treasures, and then dissolving into the waters to escape, it all happened in the span of a single snap of the fingers.

Watching this Sect Master of the Thousand Illusions Sect holding his ground alone against the many experts of the great orthodox sects, a nameless fire rose in everyone’s hearts.

Among those present, besides the high monks of Jinguang Temple, there were several others strong enough to contend with Shangguan Jin, like that Daoist of the Fire Virtue Sect and Duanmu Xuan. And yet, with his sinister and unpredictable means, he had still managed to escape right under their noses!

“Think you can show off and then just walk away!?” Li Yanchu sneered coldly.

He pulled out the Eight Trigrams Mirror from his robes, and a dazzling white light instantly shot toward a certain spot. The Eight Trigrams Mirror revealed the demon’s true form.

“Ahhh!” A miserable scream rang out, and the Chang You manifestation was blasted out of the seawater.

Half the fur on his body was scorched black, making him look utterly wretched. He had been completely unprepared, as he had never expected this young Daoist to have so many powerful magical artifacts in hand. The Radiant Gem Ruler could indeed strike down artifacts, but it still required someone to wield it.

In his eyes flickered deep fear; clearly, this young Daoist must come from an extraordinarily powerful lineage. Taking a deep breath, he prepared to flee from this place.

Unfortunately for him, this was exactly the moment Li Yanchu had been waiting for. Just then, his qi locked firmly onto him.

“Five-Lightning Pure Yang, True Law of Heaven and Earth, exorcize evil and kill!”

Boom!

A heavenly thunderbolt struck down, and everyone only saw a blinding white light explode before their eyes. By the time their vision cleared, the Chang You manifestation had already been annihilated, and his very soul was shattered to dust.

The Five-Lightning Spell had crushed his primordial spirit, and the surrounding seawater vanished as well.

At this time, Li Yanchu reached out with a grasping motion and retrieved his scattered magical artifacts, along with an ancient, simple ruler that had fallen from the Chang You manifestation.

Divine Astral Hands!

Crane Control Hand, Dragonbind Hand!

With that, the whole place fell deathly silent. Everyone looked at the stern-faced young Daoist, and in their hearts, they couldn’t help but feel a trace of dread.

Just like that, he died? They were a little surprised. But at the same time, it felt completely natural.

This young Daoist was ruthless in killing and decisive in action, commanded powerful Daoist arts and magical artifacts, and had also reached the realm of a grandmaster in martial arts. He was an opponent extremely difficult to deal with.

That final Five-Lightning Spell, especially, was the purest Yang energy under Heaven. Even the surrounding cultivators with primordial spirit manifestations had felt threatened by it. If the Chang You manifestation couldn’t withstand it, then they themselves would hardly be able to endure it either.

At this time, a high monk of Jinguang Temple recited a solemn “Amitabha.” He then unleashed the great powers of Buddhism, reforging the seal on the unremarkable tower.

Inside was sealed an unimaginably terrifying existence, and only the temple’s upper echelons knew its exact location. That plain and inconspicuous exterior was only camouflage, while the greatest concealment lay in plain sight.

Who would have thought that the remnants of the Thousand Illusions Sect would discover this secret?

Once the monks finished reinforcing the seal, the matter was considered settled. One primordial spirit manifestation, a towering golden body one zhang two chi tall, moved forward and appeared before Li Yanchu.

“Many thanks, Daoist Master Li, for aiding our temple in subduing the demon, and preventing a calamity of unimaginable scale. For this, Jinguang Temple will most certainly give you a great reward!”

This is Master Puyin, the eldest among the six senior monks of Jingguang Temple bearing the “Pu” surname. His words carry considerable authority. Even Master Puxing and Puhai would follow his lead.

“Master, you’re too polite. Demon-slaying and evil-subduing is simply something I did along the way, there’s no need for you to trouble yourselves on my behalf.” Li Yanchu chuckled lightly as he spoke.

“Amitabha. Daoist Master Li, you may first return to your quarters. I will later arrange for the items to be delivered to you.”

“Thank you, Master.”

With that, everyone began to take their leave, casting astonished glances at Li Yanchu. In their eyes, Li Yanchu had first slain a demon, then struck down the demonic cultivator who had infiltrated Jinguang Temple. He was ruthless in action and decisive in killing!

His strength and temperament alike ranked among the finest of their generation. A man like this was fit to be befriended, never to be made an enemy.

Soon, they all departed, and only Duanmu Xuan and Ding Rou remained.

“Daoist Master Li, I will certainly report this matter to the court and have your deeds commended,” Duanmu Xuan said. “It’s a pity you are not of the Court of Judicial Review. Otherwise, this merit would be tremendous indeed.”

“I’ve long grown used to wandering free. I fear I wouldn’t adapt well. Miss Duanmu, you’re too polite, our success was also due to your foresight and steady handling,” Li Yanchu casually replied.

Duanmu Xuan covered her mouth with a soft laugh. “Daoist Master, you are truly amusing.”

Every gesture of this woman carried an alluring charm, and it gave Li Yanchu the impression of a courtesan from Chunfeng Restaurant.

Ding Rou shot Duanmu Xuan a sidelong glare, her expression darkening. For no apparent reason, she harbored a faint hostility toward Duanmu Xuan. Just then, she gave a cold snort.

Seeing this, Duanmu Xuan smiled and said, “Fellow Daoist Ding, don’t be upset. I have no intention of competing with you for a man, you may rest assured.”

Ding Rou’s cheeks flushed red as she stiffened her face. “You’ve misunderstood. He and I are merely friends, nothing more.”

Duanmu Xuan blinked innocently. “Did I ever say who I was referring to?”

Hearing this, Ding Rou glared daggers at her. In response, Duanmu Xuan laughed so hard her body swayed like a flower in the wind, and she was clearly in high spirits.

“Well then, the night is long. I won’t intrude further.”

After all, the Court of Judicial Review valued merit greatly. With the death of the Thousand Illusions Sect remnant tonight, she too had secured a great achievement.

Ding Rou’s cheeks reddened slightly, and she gave another cold snort. When it came to verbal sparring, she was truly no match for this woman.

As Duanmu Xuan passed by Ding Rou, she leaned close and whispered, “Fellow Daoist Ding, pretty Daoist priestesses are very attractive to men. You had better hurry, or else in the future, you’ll only have more rivals.”

Hearing this, Ding Rou flushed with fury. “What nonsense are you spouting!”

With a sudden sweep of her horsetail whisk, a dazzling light flared, tearing through the air with a sharp hiss. Yet Duanmu Xuan’s figure drifted away utterly unimpeded like a wisp of willow fluff and vanished straight into the night.

Divine Mechanism Secret Art, Nightshade.

Her laughter, like the tinkling of silver bells, echoed through the air.

This woman is a little unhinged... Li Yanchu frowned slightly. She was indeed beautiful, but carried an undeniable air of danger.

Ding Rou stamped her foot, but she did not give chase. Instead, she turned and fixed her gaze on Li Yanchu. At first, she had stayed behind to express her concern for him. But after Duanmu Xuan’s provocation, Ding Rou, though usually thin-skinned, now felt somewhat embarrassed.

“You... since you’re fine, I’ll head back as well.”

Li Yanchu nodded. “Alright.”

The truth was, Ding Rou was more than half willing to share a bed with him. And Li Yanchu was no fool in matters of romance.

Only... Tonight he simply had no such thoughts. His attention was entirely fixed on that ancient, unadorned ruler once held in Shangguan Jin’s hand.

Hearing this, Ding Rou felt a faint pang of disappointment. She took light, graceful steps, and turned to leave the meditation room.

With the two women, each carrying her own distinct charm, gone, Li Yanchu finally had time to examine the Radiant Gem Ruler.

The Radiant Gem Ruler was barely thirty centimeters long, and it was shaped in a simple, ancient style with its surface carved with intricate incantations. It faintly radiated a five-colored glow, and it was dazzling to the eye.