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    Crack~


    The He’s Jade Disc shattered on the ground, and everyone witnessed the grand illusion.


    "Can a Pioneer really absorb such an object?"


    Kou Zhong prodded the powdered remnants of the He’s Jade Disc with his hand.


    Although he didn’t know precisely what benefits Tao Yu had gained, such a rare item as the He’s Jade Disc, being ’eaten’ directly, was definitely of no small use!


    He even thought that he should snatch this before striving for the Longevity Secret.


    "It’s probably related to my world not yet being completely dragged into the Abyss, I can even still travel back and forth to most of the shattered worlds."


    Tao Yu wasn’t hiding anything; in fact, his straightforward ’kill with kindness’ approach always played a significant role when dealing with ’Chosen Ones’, whose trustworthiness was indeed very high.


    At least it wasn’t on the same scale as the vast majority of Pioneers.


    As long as he didn’t do anything in front of them that severely violated their fundamental values.


    Tao Yu also considered himself not to be some kind of pervert, and so far, none of the ’Chosen Ones’ he encountered had such an extreme moral cleanliness. Perhaps Zhang Wuji had a bit, but it wasn’t a big influence.


    "I’m so envious, why is our world not supporting us like that..."


    Kou Zhong, seeing Tao Yu simply absorb the He’s Jade Disc, showed an envious look on his face.


    "Your Yuan Force utilization rate is supposed to exceed ours, it’s just that presently there’s a lack of Yuan Force creatures for you to kill, that’s all. Once the matters here are settled, you can come back to base with me, they have already started breeding Yuan Force creatures there, and their reproductive capacity is strong."


    Tao Yu’s words filled the others with longing.


    "Alright, now let’s take Song Daoxin with us and head to the small valley. Those guys probably don’t have the strength to come after us now."


    A hint of a smile appeared on Tao Yu’s face. For the fight against Zhang Wuji, Tuli had intentionally reserved even purer True Qi, while Tao Yu had left his True Yuan for the four great holy monks to absorb.


    Aside from the first two who were uncertain to recover, it would also take a while for the latter two to heal. It might take days just to settle their minds and to disperse the energy...


    ...


    At Jingnian Zen Monastery, only now was Shi Feixuan managing to suppress the turmoil in her heart stemming from the brash words Tao Yu had uttered earlier.


    What did his words imply? That he was interested in her? But so direct - is this the way of the Heavenly Demon from beyond their realm?


    For a moment, Shi Feixuan couldn’t help but think of her senior who had bound the Evil King, falling silent.


    She looked around at the environment of the scene and felt an inexplicable desolation.


    The strongest forces on her side had gathered and yet they were unable to do anything to the two opponents!


    She saw the two holy monks sitting cross-legged, both in combat.


    Ning Daoqi and Liao Kong had found the two who were previously knocked away and began transferring True Qi to hang onto their lives, while Shi Feixuan also let out a sigh.


    It was only after a while that the group gradually ceased their healing efforts.


    ...


    Now that the canal has been reopened, the best way to get to Yangzhou is still by boat.


    And this magically modified canal is almost the same as Luoyang’s, comparable to the Yangtze River!


    With the Song Faction already holding a large share of the private salt market, the energy on this river is also formidable, and a three-story boat becomes their means of transportation as they head south.


    Gugugu~


    A pigeon inexplicably flew onto this boat, after Song Daixin removed the message from the pigeon and read it, he turned to Tao Yu, who was teaching the Muscle Changing and Bone Forging Scripture to the twins, and said


    "There’s some new information. In Luoyang, Wang Shichong killed Li Tianfan, and after defeating the Wugang army and incorporating its forces, his strength has grown rapidly. In addition to this, there’s also a number of new rumors about you all on the jianghu..."


    Tao Yu had been leading quite a fulfilling life in recent days, continuously consulting with Zhang Sanfeng about harmonizing the Nine Yin and Nine Yang. Though he wouldn’t be undergoing Deification of the Nine Yang just yet, it laid some groundwork for his later pursuit of the Longevity Secret.


    Besides that, he also taught several people the Muscle Changing and Bone Forging Scripture, which indeed was a very versatile divine technique, even Zhang Sanfeng was full of praise.


    Upon hearing Song Daixin’s words, Tao Yu was unconcerned


    "Surely it’s not any good news; probably they will pin the label of ’Heavenly Demon from beyond the realm’ on us again. Real or not, let them say what they will."


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    Hearing Song Daixin make a special mention, Tao Yu knew it definitely wasn’t good news.


    Just thinking about Zhang Sanfeng’s ’sloppy Taoist’ image, and the rumors of involvement with Empress Yin, one can discern their tactics.


    And with himself injuring the Four Great Holy Monks, ’borrowing’ He’s Jade Disc by force, and his appearance after Demonization, it would be impossible for them to refrain from speaking out.


    It doesn’t matter; if they come knocking in the future, it’ll be even more justifiable!


    The more outrageous the spread, the better!


    Hearing this, Song Daixin also gave a wry smile before shaking his head and saying


    "Indeed, there are rumors saying you and Master Zhang are Heavenly Demons from beyond, and moreover that you have colluded with the Demon Sect, planning something that will endanger the common people, very dangerous."


    As he said this, his expression turned somewhat strange


    "And there are also rumors that you all intend to seize the Demonic Emperor’s relics from Yang Gong’s treasury... "


    Clearly, they meant to tarnish his name while also inciting the Demon Sect against them.


    However, at this moment, a sailor came to report


    "Your Grace, there is a fast boat approaching us on the river, it seems to be heading for us."


    Upon hearing this, Kou Zhong, who was digesting the Muscle Changing and Bone Forging Scripture, felt curious


    "Who would dare to approach under these circumstances?"


    But Tao Yu’s expression subtly changed, sensing the familiar pull of auras, recalling the Empress Yin, Zhu Yuyan, into whom he had infused a lot of True Yuan...


    Has the Demon Sect indeed come?