Under One Person: The Seeker of the Dao in the Lü Family

Chapter 140: Three Demons Manifest, Four Madmen Slayed, Six Thieves Eliminated

Thick black smoke rose from Tu Junfang's body, swirling and drifting as if heavy dark clouds were enveloping him.

Tu Junfang turned around and with a flick of his sleeve, dark clouds condensed and materialized, revealing a jet-black and sharp Xuanfeng sword in his hand.

Under the bright moonlight, the three-foot-long Xuanfeng sword appeared dull and lifeless, as if it had drawn and imprisoned the moonlight within. The white Dao patterns flowing on the sword's surface resembled the Milky Way adorning the night sky.

"Whoosh—"

A sharp whistling sound came from the void, and a bead wrapped in Qi light flew as fast as a shooting star, covering a distance of three zhang in the blink of an eye, and flew towards Tu Junfang.

The bead was about the size of a rosary, and as it swirled and danced, a golden "下" (xia, meaning "down") character was revealed on it.

In the blink of an eye, Tu Junfang's eyes narrowed, and with a flick of his wrist, he swung his three-foot-long Xuanfeng sword upwards, deflecting the incoming bead.

The bead was like a bullet or cannonball; its immense force traveled along the sword's edge to Tu Junfang's hand. He spun around to dissipate the force and then flicked the bead away.

"Yuan Tao, you've finally succeeded in cultivating the Nine Dragon Sons. It's a pity that with such talent, you're just a wicked old bastard from the Quanxing sect."

The dragon has nine sons, each different from the other, and these nine sons possess extraordinary supernatural powers.

The "Baxia" is also known as Bixi. It resembles a tortoise with teeth, likes to carry heavy loads, and is extremely strong. It once carried the mountains and rivers of the nine provinces to assist Yu the Great in controlling the floods.

"Heh, how can you compare to the infamous 'Three Corpses' Tu Junfang? What, dressed as a Taoist priest today, are you planning to merge the Three Demonic Sects into Quanxing?"

The warehouse was breached by Tu Junfang's three corpses, billowing smoke and dust, from which came the contemptuous laughter of an old man.

Amidst the billowing dust, two figures, one tall and one short, emerged from the smoke. The taller one looked rather dull and simple-minded, carrying a small backpack on his back.

The shorter one was a hunched old man with a cunning and fierce look in his eyes. He twirled a bead in his hand. "Oh, you've brought helpers too. Aren't you afraid of being caught by our group..."

"Damn it, you have no sportsmanship!"

When he emerged from the smoke and saw the appearance and attire of the three people opposite him in the moonlight, the contemptuous and sinister smile on his face immediately vanished.

The bright, silvery moon hung high in the sky, and under its clear light, the faces of the two Taoists standing behind Tu Junfang were clearly visible.

A tall and robust Taoist priest dressed in the robes of the Celestial Master's Mansion was named Ding Shian.

A handsome young man dressed in a Wudang Taoist robe and carrying a wooden sword was named Lü Qian.

At first, Yuan Tao thought Tu Junfang had only brought two helpers through the smoke, but she didn't expect that these were not helpers at all, but rather that he had invited a powerful figure to assist him.

The tall, somewhat goofy-looking man pointed to the opposite side with his finger, "Three of them."

"Hey idiot, get your weapon ready."

"Pulao, Suanni, go!"

"Those of you inside, stop hiding and make your move now, or you'll all be done for today!"

Yuan Tao's expression changed drastically. He hurriedly pulled Han Dan'er aside and retreated into the smoke. At the same time, two streams of light shot out from the Nine Dragons Spear he was spinning rapidly in his hand.

"Whoosh—"

The Pulao is a creature that loves to roar loudly, and it is carved by mortals onto the beam of a large bell.

The Suanni is a lion-like creature that enjoys swallowing clouds and spitting out mist; it is usually found on incense burners.

The two beads intertwined and flew toward the three people opposite them. The "Suanni" bead emitted thick smoke, while the "Pulao" bead emitted a loud and clear sound wave, which helped the smoke spread. In the blink of an eye, a thick smoke rose again in the mountains and forests.

"Heaven and earth are natural, and impurities disperse."

"The cave is mysterious and profound, and the vastness of the universe shines brightly."

"The mighty gods of the eight directions make me natural."

Ding Shian stepped forward, made hand seals, and began to walk according to the directions, while rapidly chanting the "Purifying Heaven and Earth Divine Mantra".

……

As Ding Shian chanted, a gust of wind suddenly blew through the woods, its force growing stronger and faster with each incantation.

"The Demon King bows his head, and guards my palace."

"The evil and filth dissipate, and the Dao's Qi remains forever."

"Hurry, hurry, as the law commands!"

Ding Shian waved his sleeves, and with a command, a whirlwind of qi suddenly rose in the forest, instantly dissipating all the surrounding smoke.

In the void, the "Suanni" bead that was floating in mid-air no longer emitted smoke. Golden runes flowed on the bead, as if a seal had completely sealed it.

The Purifying Heaven and Earth Mantra is one of the eight great mantras of Taoism. It can remove impurities, purify heaven and earth, protect the altar, and exorcise evil spirits.

Ding Shian was a direct disciple of the Celestial Master's Mansion, having received talismans and been registered in the roster, making him a legitimate member of the Xuanmen (Taoist) sect. His incantations and talismans were naturally recognized by Heaven and Earth.

This is naturally different from someone who treats talismans like beans, using the Five Thunder Talisman as a Thunder-Summoning Incantation, completely failing to utilize the talisman's effects.

This is not only a matter of inheritance, but more importantly, whether or not one is ordained!

The clouds and mist dispersed, leaving only a single "Pulao" bead in the void, still emitting sound waves.

Lu Qian's figure flashed, and ripples spread across his body. The ripples gradually expanded and intensified, and in the blink of an eye, they transformed into surging river water that churned around him.

His hands were enveloped in layers of wave-like force, which neutralized the noisy sound waves. His right hand swiftly reached out, as if picking a fruit, and in the blink of an eye, he held the bead in his hand.

"Certainly!"

Strength, like waves, enveloped the bead. The previously restless "Pulao" bead was enveloped by the strength, and the disturbing sound waves dissipated.

"Fellow Daoist Ding, after refining it back home, I'll have an extra little item that I usually play with."

With that, he swept his sleeve and sent the "Suanni" bead, which was sealed by the Dao pattern, flying towards Ding Shian.

"Um."

Ding Shian caught the "Suanni" bead and put it in his sleeve. "Monk Yongjue, don't try anymore. The three of us are all people of firm mind. Your Twelve Labors Formation will not work on us."

Tu Junfang's eyes were clear, and black energy surged around him again, enveloping the warehouse in front of him. "Do not resist. Today, you will either walk out alive or fall here, paving the way for the Three Demon Sect's path."

From high above, the black mist resembled a circle, completely surrounding the warehouse, leaving only one exit in the direction of the mountain path leading to the three people.

As soon as Tu Junfang finished speaking, the three corpses that rushed in roared in unison, and black mist immediately billowed in the warehouse. Several screams followed, and then several figures flashed out of the warehouse and came to the three people.

"Four madmen, six thieves, Zhou Shimian, hmm? And a little Taoist boy from the Celestial Master's Mansion?"

"That's the acting leader of Quanxing, the one who's been imprisoning Lü Liang for the past few years."

Lü Qian stepped forward, slapped his left hand behind him, and the wooden sword he had been carrying flew up and landed in his right hand. "Dare to scheme against my Lü family? You deserve to be executed!"

"I'll leave it to you to decide, fellow Daoist."

After speaking, Ding Shian's eyes narrowed, and his figure flashed and disappeared from the spot. In the blink of an eye, it was as if a bright sun had risen in the forest, and the magnificent golden light illuminated the inside and outside of the forest as if it were daytime.

A golden light, seemingly formless and ethereal, enveloped Ding Shian, completely surrounding him and changing naturally with his every move.

With a flash of golden light, Ding Shian charged towards the four people covered in dust. The powerful golden light suddenly transformed into a golden barrier, surrounding the five people in the middle. "Don't run away, you four!"

After speaking, Ding Shian's aura suddenly surged, and the golden light around him also intensified, the bright and dazzling golden light illuminating the panic on the faces of the four people clearly.

He raised his right hand, which was wreathed in thick golden light, and slapped it towards Shen Chong, the "seedling of disaster" who was charging towards him.

At the same time, he waved his left sleeve, and the golden light on his body followed him like a shadow, transforming into a sharp light sword that rushed straight towards Gao Ning, the [Thunder Smoke Cannon] in the center.

"Bang!"

Shen Chong raised his arm to block the golden slap coming from above. The immense force from the slap knocked off his glasses and pressed his feet into the ground.

His face contorted in rage as he roared, "Xia He, what's wrong with you, you useless woman?"

Xia He exuded a pink aura that swirled around Ding Shian like smoke.

The pink aura was like a mist, bewitching and captivating, but Ding Shian's eyes remained clear as he turned and kicked behind him.

"boom!"

The immense force compressed the air along its path, like a cannonball hurtling towards Xia He behind it.

The air cannonball gradually grew larger in the void, and sharp gusts of wind scattered the alluring strands of hair on Xia He's head, who wielded the [Bone-Scraping Knife].

"A palm strike that cleaves through the air?"

Seeing the incoming air cannonball, Xia He couldn't be surprised that Ding Shian had kicked out the air-splitting palm technique she was using.

She hurriedly dodged to the side, and the huge air cannonball blasted a giant crater in the ground. The flying soil and rocks left Xia He with many wounds, and one of her feet was also pulled by the gale because she couldn't dodge in time. The twisted palm bones showed the terrifying force of that force.

"The Supreme Being commands this to all spirits."

"Summon the innocent, and gather them all in the imperial court."

"Wind and fire clash, vanquishing evil and annihilating spirits."

Ding Shian spun around again, chanting the "Du Tianshi Killing Sword Incantation," and a sword aura shot out from his mouth, slashing towards Dou Mei, who was covered in sweat, with the "Intestinal Poison."

At this moment, Dou Mei fully activated her abilities, transforming the dormant Qi into specks of starlight that rushed towards Ding Shian.

"what!"

With a flash of the killing sword, an arm flew through the air, blood splattering everywhere.

……

"Then I will seek out you six thieves."

Carrying his wooden sword, Lü Qian stepped on the undulating waves in the void, as if walking on the waves, and turned around to stand in front of the six thieves who were about to escape.

"When the six senses are impure, thieves arise; today, my sword will slay these six thieves!"