"Is that really true?"
It wasn't that Feng Bingwen didn't trust this senior from Jiuwei Mountain; he just found the whole thing too bizarre. What kind of concept was this method of cultivating drought demons?
The drought demon is an ancestor-level being among zombies, and its ferocity is self-evident. Some zombies are born naturally, but a considerable number are deliberately cultivated.
Although there is no direct theoretical basis, naturally grown zombies have a much greater potential for growth than those artificially bred zombies, but this is not necessarily the case.
However, on average, the zombies born from various coincidences in the world are far stronger than those born from human factors, because the drought demon, such a ferocious creature, is basically born and raised by nature.
But now Feng Bingwen suddenly heard that those remnants of the demonic path, who had been expelled from the Nine Provinces of Humanity, had actually mastered the method of cultivating drought demons. How could this not be shocking?
Even if it's not a real drought demon, but just a fragmented form, it's still astonishing enough. After all, once the number reaches a certain level, it can even exceed the threat posed by a single individual.
"How could I possibly speak carelessly about such a thing?"
Hearing the question posed by this young Taoist priest, who was considerably younger than his youngest grand-disciple, the old earth immortal showed no displeasure, as the matter was indeed somewhat unbelievable.
"If I hadn't personally verified it, I wouldn't have believed it."
"I would like to hear the details!"
Feng Bingwen cupped his hands in greeting. If this matter were true, those remnants of the demonic path, whom he thought were like grasshoppers that wouldn't last more than a few days, would probably be more troublesome than he imagined.
As the Supreme Daoist, the next Daoist Master, or the one after that, in short, a future Daoist Master, he must plan ahead and make preparations in advance.
Moreover, while this sounds like terrible news to the human cultivation world, it might not be so for him personally.
Accumulating good deeds in the Heavenly Book has always been a headache for Feng Bingwen. Whether it's small evil or small good, it's a very simple matter. However, once it rises to a certain level, if he wants to obtain a good deed that he finds considerable, he will inevitably get involved in karma, or even evil deeds, which is almost impossible to avoid.
After all, things that are too pure are extremely rare in this world, even evil is one of them.
Take the human race as an example. The vast majority of humans are extremely complex, and it is difficult to define their lives based on a single event or behavior.
If this is true for humans, then other intelligent races are not much different.
Therefore, a huge act of good deed that has no causal implications is undoubtedly extremely precious and valuable to Feng Bingwen.
Feng Bingwen didn't have any good ideas before, but after he dismembered a mutilated drought demon and gained a million good attacks, he didn't think much of it and just sighed. But now an old immortal told him that someone has mastered the method of mass-producing this thing.
Although it was somewhat immoral, Feng Bingwen still found it hard to suppress the slight joy deep in his heart, because it meant that he had a great gift of good deeds to reap without having to worry about any consequences.
"Daozi must have some understanding of the source of the severe drought in Jing Kingdom."
The old immortal explained Feng Bingwen's doubts, not only to the young junior in front of him, but more importantly to the Supreme Dao behind him.
This is a very serious matter. Jiuwei Mountain alone cannot withstand it. The only way is to find a way to inform other immortal sects through the channels of Taishangdao, so as to draw their attention and then discuss better countermeasures. Ideally, they should eliminate the remnants of the demonic path who have mastered these secret techniques.
"Hanba!"
Feng Bingwen gave an initial affirmative answer: he had slaughtered one himself, so he naturally knew the source of the drought.
It is precisely this kind of monster, which can turn thousands of miles of land into red earth simply by walking, that can destroy a country in a very short time and turn the human world into a purgatory.
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"That's right. A few days ago, when I led my disciples to this place, we discovered traces of the drought demon's rampage. Then, I followed those traces and found a drought demon!"
At this point, the old earth immortal's expression became slightly strange.
"When I finally found the drought demon, I had prepared for the worst, but the result was much simpler than I had imagined!"
"Too weak?"
Feng Bingwen said with a smile.
“That’s right. Compared to the ferocious creatures that even Celestial Immortals found troublesome in the sect’s records, the drought demon we found was incredibly weak. If it hadn’t exhibited all the characteristics that a drought demon should have been, I would have suspected that it was just a special kind of zombie!”
Even now, the old earth immortal had some doubts in his eyes, but he still believed in his judgment.
A true drought demon, if it were to emerge, would likely require the intervention of a celestial being to suppress it with ease. The one that he and his disciples easily slew through a magic array was, strictly speaking, not to be underestimated; its perceived weakness was only relative. If its numbers were to increase to a higher level, the damage it would cause would be no less than, if not greater than, that of a true drought demon.
"It must have been created quickly using some kind of secret technique, resulting in a fragmented form possessing certain characteristics of a drought demon!"
Feng Bingwen gave a summary.
"That's right, that's what I think too!"
The old immortal agreed with Feng Bingwen's words, then seemed somewhat puzzled.
"But why does Daozi know this so clearly? Could it be?"
"I'm afraid I've made a fool of myself in front of you, senior. I used every means at my disposal to barely suppress one of them!"
Meeting the gaze of the senior Taoist master before him, Feng Bingwen smiled slightly "shyly".
"Barely suppressed?"
The master of Mingyu Peak of Jiuwei Mountain was immediately shocked. His bright orange eyes widened slightly as he looked up and down at the imposing young Taoist in front of him. He then recalled the process of leading thousands of disciples to suppress the drought demon, and couldn't help but sigh softly.
"The younger generation is truly formidable!"
He claimed to be crippled and weak, but that was in comparison to the real drought demon. If he were to encounter such a ferocious creature, the first thing he, as the peak master, would do is to lead his disciples to escape, not to suppress it.
This was because he discovered something was wrong with the ferocious creature, and he took action after considering various factors. Moreover, he wasn't alone; he formed a magic array with his disciples, which allowed them to capture it cleanly and efficiently.
The disciples who were able to follow him down the mountain had at least mastered the ability to transform into light and fly away, making them rare masters compared to ordinary cultivators in the cultivation world.
"Haha, you're too kind, senior!"
Feng Bingwen smiled somewhat embarrassedly.
"Since the Dao Child possesses such divine power, the burden on our shoulders has become much lighter!"
Xu Yuanshan didn't dwell on the matter too much, nor did he intend to inquire further. The other party had already made it clear that he had used all his means. As a Supreme Daoist disciple traveling alone, he must have some methods that even an old immortal like him would be wary of. It was reasonable for him to suppress a zombie with little intelligence.
"Is there anything else you need my assistance with, senior?"
Feng Bingwen understood the implied meaning in the old man's words, and immediately asked, which was a rare opportunity for him.
"There wasn't just one drought demon in that incomplete state. Counting the one I tracked down and the one you suppressed, Daozi, that's a conservative estimate. Those remnants of the demonic path dispatched at least three, and there might be more!"
When talking about this matter, Xu Yuanshan's expression was very serious.
Although according to the division of power, this is the territory of the Divine Path and has nothing to do with Jiuwei Mountain, after witnessing the various tragic scenes here, even this old immortal who was indifferent to fame and fortune and detached from worldly affairs could not help but feel a surge of anger.
Of course, this is also related to the fact that they revealed relevant information about this place to the emperors of the Shinto, and the Shinto requested their assistance in some aspects and were willing to make concessions or even guarantees in some aspects.
Since its founding, Jiuwei Mountain has existed for nearly ten thousand years. However, due to the unique environment of this continent, the cultivators of Jiuwei Mountain have lived a rather stifled life in many ways.
Now that Shinto has actually asked for their assistance, although it's not the first time, it's still an extremely rare opportunity that they must seize.
"I see!"
Feng Bingwen naturally didn't know what agreement Jiuwei Mountain had reached with the Divine Path, but this news alone was enough, and his expression became serious.
Even if a monster like the drought demon is incomplete, as long as it possesses the characteristic of causing thousands of miles of barren land, it can cause devastating damage to the surrounding environment and ecology simply by walking.
"I wonder if you, senior, have any information about this third drought demon, or even more drought demons?"
"We've only caught a few loose ends so far. You know, while those monsters themselves don't have much intelligence, those remnants of the demonic path are incredibly cunning, like rats in a gutter!"
"I know."
Feng Bingwen stood up, a hint of impatience and eagerness in his eyes.
"I will go and search for the traces of those remnants of the demonic path. The sooner I find them, the sooner the people of this land can be freed from suffering!"
"That being said, your own safety must be the top priority. Don't be reckless!"
Xu Yuanshan was startled by the expression on Feng Bingwen's face. This kind of expression was all too common among the junior disciples who were just starting out, and these kinds of disciples were often the ones who would fail the most on missions to exorcise demons.
"The path of immortality values life, and I should prioritize my own well-being!"
Feng Bingwen said this, but it did not appease the old man who had some doubts in his heart. Therefore, when Feng Bingwen left Falling Star Valley, he was accompanied by a team of elite cultivators.
Describing the seven cultivators from Jiuwei Mountain beside him as "elite" is insufficient, as they consisted of two Dongxuan Realm cultivators and five Yuandan Realm cultivators.
The Cave Profound Realm, needless to say, is the realm of Human Immortals. As for the five Yuan Dan Realm cultivators who were dispatched, although they looked somewhat weak, their vigorous and energetic aura subtly revealed their identities as true disciples of the Nine Peaks Mountain.
This configuration represents the highest standard that Jiuweishan's support team could provide, which also demonstrates their high regard for Feng Bingwen.
Feng Bingwen felt somewhat flattered by this arrangement, but he couldn't possibly refuse it. How could he refuse to make himself safer?
Putting everything else aside, even if he didn't intervene, this group of cultivators could hold out for a while if they suddenly encountered a drought demon in a crippled state.
"Senior Brother Feng, this is the latest trace we've discovered!"
On a desolate field that looked as if it had been scorched by smoke and fire, a group of cultivators were suspended in the air. Among them was a cultivator with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, who was exceptionally handsome. He reported to a Taoist priest who was surrounded by them like stars around the moon.
"Um!"
Feng Bingwen nodded slightly upon hearing the words of the true disciple of Jiuwei Mountain beside him. He looked down at the plain that seemed to have been ravaged by wildfire, and a hint of regret was faintly revealed in his eyes.
From the carbonized remains, Feng Bingwen could see traces of wheat seedlings. The newly planted grains had not yet had a chance to grow before turning into scorched earth along with the land.
This was simply because a monster passed by nearby, and it wasn't even intentional.
"Senior Brother Feng, what did you see? Can you find any trace of that monster?"
Feng Bingwen stared at the scorched earth beneath his feet. Before half a cup of tea could be brewed, a young female cultivator couldn't wait to ask a question.
"It's not that easy."
A slightly more mature older cultivator beside him spoke up and reprimanded him. However, as soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly looked up at a certain place. The other cultivators did the same. Before these cultivators from Jiuwei Mountain were attracted, Feng Bingwen had also raised his head and even clearly saw the appearance of the very strong presence of the object.
It was a red glow spreading across the horizon, like the rising sun, bright but not dazzling. Its intense light fell on people, even carrying a faint warmth, and at the edge of its outline, there was even a faint wisp of purple shimmering.
"The Shinto has finally sent someone. I wonder who it is?"
Looking at the strange phenomenon appearing at the edge of the sky, an elder from Jiuwei Mountain laughed.
"Heh, setting up such a grand spectacle, I wonder who they're trying to impress. Those mortals who would worship them have been wiped out by those demonic monsters!"
The other elder, however, was not buying it. He sneered, his words revealing a hint of hostility.
As for Feng Bingwen, he didn't hear it at the time, but watched as the divine general manifested his form amidst the crimson clouds and flew to within a hundred feet of him.
"I am the Heavenly One Demon-Subduing True Lord, greetings to all the True Immortals!"
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