Exorcism

Shen Hao stood on the hillside, looking at the gray-brown unclean air in the distance, with great pride in his heart. Although he was just an inconspicuous Taoist priest in the upcoming war, he felt that there were endless possibilities. Power poured into his body from the soles of his feet and from the air.

This time, he is no longer one of the few Taoist priests trapped in the isolated city, but has the support of the Eight Great Traditions - the mountain under his feet had disappeared without a trace a day ago, and it rose up from the ground just one night later. It is not a common magical illusion, it will always exist, even after the war is over and the years pass, it will still stand.

This is a stone mountain with layers of platforms carved out from top to bottom, providing a down-to-earth commanding height for a large number of Taoist priests. This is one of the rules established by Taoism when fighting against the demons: casting spells while standing on the ground is always better than flying on the ground. You can show your strength more in the air. It doesn't improve much, but you can't give up at will.

In the Battle of Duanliu City six years ago, the Taoist priests always cast spells in the air because they had to retreat or flee at any time. But this time, the more than 1,500 Taoist priests gathered by the Eight Great Dao Tradition would never retreat even half a mile. step.

The young Taoist priests can't wait to name this solitary mountain that is less than a day old. There are at least a dozen of them. The most widely spread name at present is "Daotong Mountain".

Shen Hao withdrew his gaze and turned to look at Xiao Qingtao beside him, "You came back at the right time. After this battle, no one will guess at you anymore."

Xiao Qingtao forced a smile. There were tens of thousands of non-monsters in the demon army opposite, including a large number of women and children, and they would all die in this war. But will the orthodoxy's suspicion of non-monsters end here? She was less optimistic.

"Is there really no need to cut off the demon pagoda forest?" Xiao Qingtao and the other three came to Daotong Mountain together, Shen Ji returned to Pangshan Five Elements Branch, and Ouyang Hao went to the human army to join the casual cultivators and Fu Lu masters. She was the only one who found them. Shen Hao, convey Mu Xingqiu’s suggestion.

"There's no need." Shen Hao's slender eyes revealed a sense of determination. Looking at his appearance and temperament alone, he looked more like a leader than Mu Xingqiu. "We have always had misunderstandings about high-level Taoist priests in the past. We thought they were slow to react and were too aggressive towards the demon clan. Indulgent, but after talking to them, I realized that this is not the case. The real enemy of Taoism is always the demon clan. The demon clan is just a group of secondary enemies, like swarms of mosquitoes. Sometimes they can cause some considerable damage. , such as breaking through the Ancestor Peak. Daotong is a giant, and he is not worthy of waving his hands for a certain group of mosquitoes. Even if it hurts, he has to wait for more mosquitoes to gather together and then eliminate them in one fell swoop."

Shen Hao clapped his hands and said that it is so simple to eliminate the demon clan, "There are hundreds of thousands of demon soldiers near the demon capital, and there are almost the same number of enemies in the hometown of Ancestor Peak, including hundreds of demon kings and thousands of demons. A large number of tribal elites came from all directions. Normally, it would be almost impossible to catch them all, but now they have come on their own initiative. In a sense, the destruction of the Old Ancestor Peak also has one advantage, that is, it is exciting. Arouse the confidence of the demon clan and make them fly into the flames."

Shen Hao became more and more excited as he spoke, and pointed to the demon tower forest stretching further to the north, "That is the demon clan's death passage, why do you want to cut it off? The more demon clans come, the better."

"But Brother Xiaoqiu said..." Xiao Qingtao said.

Shen Hao shook his head, "The war will not end here. There are more demon clans scattered everywhere. They are all small groups of mosquitoes. They have lost their leader and are in panic all day long. They will be handed over to the Demon Slayer Association to deal with in the future. These include I, including you, and more low-level Taoist priests may never be able to wipe out the demon clan, but we can greatly expand the human territory to the north, leaving the demon clan with no place to survive, thus creating a world that lasts for thousands of years or even. In the longer period of weak demons, Dao Tong can concentrate on preparing for the war against the demons."

Xiao Qingtao showed a sincere smile, she was convinced, "Brother Xiaoqiu made you take over as the general of the Demon Slayer Association. It is really a right decision."

The Demon Slayer Society will not be formally established until the end of this war. With the remaining power of victory, more people will join. However, there is no longer much controversy about who should serve as the first magic general. It is Shen Hao. His realm is not the highest. , the magic is not the strongest, but he is the most enthusiastic about the cause of slaying demons, and he thinks long-term, and has the support of a large number of low-level Taoist priests. After Mu Xingqiu, he has no strong competitors.

Shen Hao's expression became serious and his eyes lowered slightly, "I'm very worried about Xiaoqiu. He likes to take dangerous paths. This has been the case from the beginning. He was too deeply influenced by Meng Yuanhou, but look at Meng Yuanhou's fate. He turned himself into an Amber Taoist priest and gained great power, but he really didn't deserve to be called a 'Taoist priest' anymore. He didn't know what he was doing. He had no idea of ​​good and evil, and no distinction between Tao and demon. The way he voluntarily took the Demon Transformation Pill to save Yang Qingyin was touching, but this really shouldn't be done by a Taoist priest. I'm really afraid that he will go too far. "

"Brother Xiaoqiu is not just trying to save Yang Qingyin, he is also trying to save... the entire Taoist tradition." Xiao Qingtao's voice became lower and lower as she spoke. The entire elite of the demon tribe was about to be wiped out. The so-called demon transformation technique would be lost before it was perfected. Mu Xingqiu's self-sacrifice will also become meaningless.

"He just said that." Shen Hao believed that he knew Mu Xingqiu very well, "But don't worry too much, I must rescue Xiaoqiu. He has helped me many times and even saved my life, so he should It's my turn to give something back. This war is not just about killing, but also about rescuing the surviving Taoist priests and human prisoners."

"Shen Ji will be happy." Xiao Qingtao suddenly thought of the eight Taoist priests who lost their minds, especially Shen Ji's father Shen Zhun. The cry of "Demon Seeds and Demon Seeds" rang in her mind, making her feel... Flustered.

She remembered that she left the house quickly, partly because she hated her cousin Pei Zihan, and partly because Shen Zhun, the great law enforcer of Pangshan, had changed too much, and his voice sounded like a threat and a reminder. , she felt that the inner alchemy was spinning faster for this reason.

"Shen Ji." Like all his companions in Yelin Town, Shen Hao had a bad impression of the Shen family. "I hope he can prove that the Shen family is not useless in this war."

Xiao Qingtao didn't want to discuss the Shen family's affairs, "Let's write a letter to Brother Xiaoqiu. Maybe it can be delivered to him. The demon clan doesn't take him seriously, and he still has time to return to Daotong."

"Yeah, but don't write in too much detail. Xiaoqiu is very stubborn and doesn't know how useful this letter will be..."

A Taoist priest flew up from the mountain and shouted to Shen Hao: "I caught a little demon. He said he came to find Xiao Qingtao and Shen Ji. You should handle this matter."

The Demon Slayer Club has not yet been formally established, but Shen Hao has already begun to take on many responsibilities, assisting the high-level Taoist priests in handling some chores. There is no need to bother the masters and leaders about catching a little demon, "I'll go down and take a look. "

"Maybe it was sent by Brother Xiaoqiu." Xiao Qingtao guessed.

Shen Hao nodded, but felt that Xiao Qiu was too careless and caused a demon to come to Xiao Qingtao, which was causing her trouble.

At the foot of the mountain, Yin Buchen was explaining his identity to a group of Taoist priests, "I am the only Yishi Lord of the Monster Clan, a bit like your Taoist Priest of the Forbidden Secrets. If anyone wants to know the history of the Monster Clan and the secrets of magic, ask me Just... Hey, isn't that Xiao Qingtao? I told you I knew her, but you still didn't believe me."

Xiao Qingtao felt the suspicious looks from around her and hurriedly walked up and asked loudly, "Did Mu Xingqiu send you here?"

"It was he who begged me to come, not a sect. He looked around among the demon clan and felt that I was trustworthy, so he repeatedly asked me for help. I didn't want to agree at first. I am the most respected by thousands of demon clan. Mr. Yishi, when he comes to a place where Taoist priests gather, he is not like a mouse entering a cat's nest, right, like a tiger falling into a pack of wolves? But..."

Yin Buchen observed the words and knew that Shen Hao was the leader of this group of Taoist priests, so he smiled and said: "This is a Taoist treasure, right? Mu Xingqiu handed me such an important thing, what else do you not believe? Open it and take a look Look, here is the letter that Mu Xingqiu left for Xiao Qingtao. Where is Shen Ji? "

Shen Hao took the orb and looked at Xiao Qingtao, who nodded and said, "Open it."

There are several memories in the orb. The first part is Mu Xingqiu's narration about the experience of transforming into a demon. The last part is the voice of Jiao King Yin Shengqian coming from the demon tower. He tells about Qi Wushang's ambition and strategy. The last part is Mu Xingqiu's story. Autumn’s reminder: “Build another node tower.”

"King Jiao is my father." Yin Buchen said seriously, "As long as Dao Tong can provide one or two demonic relics, I can help you build a node tower. With it, you can transfer the blood on the battlefield to other places." The place……"

Qishan Taoist Yang Qingyuan asked in confusion: "Mu Xingqiu said, 'Having an ability and using it are two different things. I never said that I must help Yashan.' What does this mean?"

Mu Xingqiu's memory was hasty and uncut. This was what he said to King Jiao. To the ears of the Taoist priests, Mu Xingqiu seemed to be prepared to remain neutral in the war between Yashan and the demon clan.

"Brother Xiaoqiu is trying to deceive the trust of the demon clan." Xiao Qingtao hurriedly defended, "This is the second time Brother Xiaoqiu has sent a reminder. Should we... discuss it again."

All eyes present turned to Shen Hao, and everyone regarded him as a general.

Shen Hao put away the orb and thought for a moment, "Qi Wushang wants to use the blood of the demon clan to strengthen his own strength. Let him do it well. He cannot be allowed to have doubts and escape from his hometown of Laozu Peak. Dao Tong will not add any strength to him. Yes. We just need to remember one thing. After the war begins, don't rush in, let alone kill people. Go and inform the troops of the Holy Talisman Dynasty and ask them to be especially careful and only guard the outside. I will also report this matter. To the first seat.”

The Taoist priests all had similar thoughts. Only Xiao Qingtao hesitated but did not dare to say anything.

Yin Buchen was a little anxious, "This can't work. I made an agreement with Mu Xingqiu to build a node tower, and he gave it to me..."

"Lock him up." Shen Hao had already made a decision and didn't want to listen to a little demon's nagging anymore.

"I am willing to build the tower." A voice came from nearby. The Taoist priests followed the sound, but it was Pangshan Five Elements Taoist Shen Ji who flew over. "Whether it will be used after it is built will be decided based on the battle situation."

Shen Hao looked slightly wary, "Aren't you going to save your father?"

"If the leader says I care, there will be chaos and I will not be allowed to participate in the war." Shen Ji had just met Shen Jixian, the leader of the Five Elements Department of Pangshan, and this was the order he received. He used a gloomy look to cover up all the thoughts in his heart, and there was no emotion in his voice.

"I can help." Xiao Qingtao looked at Shen Hao expectantly. She agreed with Shen Hao in her heart, but emotionally she hoped that a Taoist priest would take Mu Xingqiu's reminder seriously.

Shen Hao thought for a while, "Okay, it's just you two. I won't provide any other help, especially the demon relics. You can figure it out on your own."

The sky was getting dark, and at the same moment, a demon appeared on Furong Mountain thousands of miles away.