Monster Chronicles: My Daoist Skill Comes from Mythology

In the few years since entering the world of the story, Song Lin had gained three Taoist Skills capable of altering reality.

Returning to the Real World.

Song Lin arrived at the Scripture Pavilion, took out a blank jade scroll, and inscribed cultivation technique information using his Divine Thought.

This was a Magic Artifact used to record cultivation techniques.

Compared to traditional pen and paper, it was far more secretive.

Without specific methods, one couldn't read its contents. It could even be imbued with restrictions that would instantly destroy it upon unauthorized contact.

Soon, three jade scrolls were complete.

Song Lin summoned the Dragon Mansion Jade Gourd. With a flicker of his figure, he entered the World in the Pot.

The World in the Pot contained twelve Floating Islands, above which three dragons circled.

Since advancing to the Purple Mansion Realm, the cultivation progress of the Chi Dragon, Kui Dragon, and Coiled Dragon had significantly slowed.

Even consuming large quantities of Dragon Nourishment Pills yielded no improvement.

Of course, if Song Lin personally refined Five-Transformation Dragon Nourishment Pills, the results would be better.

But now was not the time.

Song Lin didn't have enough time even to refine pills for himself.

Currently, his realm was at the Purple Mansion Middle Stage, with Double Flowers Gathering at the Top, and his Nine-Transformation Indestructible Body was at the Fifth Transformation, progressing less than one-third of the way toward the Sixth Transformation.

Naturally, if things continued at this pace,

he would reach the Sixth Transformation within half a year.

In addition, he would completely master the Middle Returning Pill Method, increasing the success rate of refining Sixth-Transformation Golden Cores to over ninety percent.

Once he achieved the Sixth Transformation, with his Vajra Body, Song Lin would be invincible within the Purple Mansion Realm.

If he reached Great Perfection in Three Flowers Gathering at the Top, his combat prowess would rival experts who had survived the Wind Tribulation.

Unconsciously, Song Lin found himself inside the Longevity Palace.

Within the palace, there were two Taoists.

One emanated a chilling yin energy, while the other had golden eyes that shone like torches.

The two sat on meditation cushions on the eastern and western sides, respectively.

Using the Qi Observation Technique, Song Lin noticed a faint image above Zhonghuang Zi's head.

A godlike demon with nine heads, bathed in flames and crimson as a great sun, stood tall and imposing.

Each of the nine heads held immense Yang energy of utmost might. Just sensing it slightly was enough to sting the eyes painfully.

At the center of the Nine Yang Demon Dharma Image, a cluster of Yin Fire was forming.

Only with Nine Yang and one Yin integrated did the demon reach its complete form.

On Yuanbo's side, there were nine eerie, pale infants.

Meanwhile, a Ghost Mother was about to manifest.

On the Floating Island behind the grand hall, thirty-six people were cultivating their Divine Demon Dharma Images.

By convention, the Netherworld Demon Dharma Image only had four types.

These four could at most be cultivated to the Perfection stage of the Purple Mansion Realm.

Song Lin himself practiced this technique.

However, the Yin Spring Palace lineage had, over many years, developed methods for breaking through to tribulation crossing.

Whether or not one had a tribulation crossing technique didn't matter much; one merely needed to reach the required age to begin crossing the tribulation.

Of course, it was still better to have such a technique, allowing one to grow stronger as the tribulation progressed, effectively absorbing the power of the Heavenly Tribulation rather than enduring it passively.

In addition to the four Divine Demon Dharma Images, the Yin Spring Palace lineage had also developed thirty-six other demons.

Three-headed Demons, Sheep-Horned Demons, Molten Rock Demons, Pan Mountain Demons, Snake-Head Demons, Dragon-Head Demons, and others.

These thirty-six demons were not extraordinarily powerful,

but they still represented a formidable path.

Song Lin pondered for a long time but decided not to disturb them.

Soon, Zhonghuang Zi finished his cultivation.

"What guidance does Taoist have for me?"

Zhonghuang Zi asked in surprise.

"I have a method that might solve the problem of you being unable to manifest your dharma body."

Song Lin handed over a jade scroll.

At this time, Yuanbo also concluded his cultivation.

The two examined the scroll for a moment.

Zhonghuang Zi set it down, his gaze unable to conceal his astonishment.

"The North Emperor Black Law? Is this your creation, Taoist?"

"Precisely."

Unknowingly, Zhonghuang Zi had adopted a tone of reverence in addressing him.

Before coming here, Xiangling had said that Song Lin's Taoist Skills were unparalleled and that the techniques of Donghua Jungle all originated from him.

Zhonghuang Zi had been skeptical, but seeing it today, he finally understood the extent of Song Lin's prowess.

"The summoning of Divine Weapons from the heavens by the North Emperor Black Law is truly ingenious. It originated from the Horse Immortal Arts but surpasses it, allowing for the summoning of a complete dharma body."

This method directly touched upon the Great Dao.

Of course, summoning a complete dharma body came at the cost of the caster being subjected to the corrosion of Taoist Skills, requiring immense discipline and self-restraint.

Moreover, once an agreement was forged with a Divine Demon under the terms of these precepts, the effect of the precepts was influenced by the demon's power. Violating the precepts would result in immediate backlash from the demon's force.

Thus, the precepts could not be broken casually or in secrecy.

"However, finding individuals who meet such strict criteria will be difficult. Can you locate them?"

Zhonghuang Zi inquired.

The North Emperor Black Law was extremely rigorous. For instance, the North Emperor's Token could not be exposed to women or livestock, lest it shorten one's lifespan.

Likewise, one could not face north while relieving themselves, else they would incur punishment.

One could not indulge in lust or cultivate corrupt and heretical paths.

Violation led to death or injury.

"Of course."

The eight messengers of the Evil Exorcism Altar were undoubtedly suitable candidates.

Moreover, Song Lin planned to train those seventy disciples according to these requirements.

He would cultivate as many as he could, striving not to leave any behind.

In truth, Song Lin himself could easily practice this Magic Skill without following the precepts.

Because the Emperor Zhenwu had personally granted him the Ziwei Dao Pattern.

For the North Emperor Technique, it was the North Emperor who had the ultimate say. Since the North Emperor had given recognition, there was no need for Song Lin to adhere to the precepts.

"Very well, let us first study this method."

Zhonghuang Zi thought to himself that this problem was finally resolved.

Their Divine Demons might be powerful in the Netherworld, but ultimately, this was the Mortal World.

"No matter. It's a trifling effort. In a few days, I'll have the people from the Evil Exorcism Altar join you in training. You'll no longer need to worry about your powers failing to manifest."

Song Lin was also pleased.

In fact, from a certain perspective, he now had control over the power output of the Yin Spring Palace cultivators.

Only by relying on Donghua Jungle could they achieve their full potential, paving the way for revenge against Holy Might.

In the following days, Song Lin summoned two individuals from Qimen Forest.

He showcased his findings to them.

Their astonishment mirrored Zhonghuang Zi's disbelief.

Problems they had grappled with for years were abruptly resolved.

Later, Song Lin used his Taoist Skills to win the loyalty of the two groups.

A few days afterward, when most were no longer preoccupied with pressing matters, Song Lin convened a magic meeting in the World in the Pot.

He aimed to foster new consensus among the attendees and set a unified goal.

This was meant to build cohesion.

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Naturally, Song Lin's actions with the two groups could not escape the attention of Xuanyu City.

Song Lin, however, did not intend to obscure this from outsiders.

Obtaining Mage qualifications inherently required openly intervening in the affairs of other groups.

After all, other Taoist Schools' Mages also offered assistance to various factions and were honored as distinguished guests by numerous Magic Veins.

The Taoist Skills in this world constantly evolved and improved.

Relying solely on past techniques likely would have left few Taoists today.

Of course, they were unaware of the secret alliance between the two groups.

"Improving, refining, perfecting. Does this man truly aim to become a Heavenly Master?"

Yunhai muttered with interest while reviewing the report submitted by his subordinates.

He had to admit that Song Lin was unquestionably a genius.

The spells refined by him became balanced, serene, and authentic, devoid of the slightest trace of bloodshed.

Soon, Yunhai forwarded the report to the Heavenly Master.

At that moment, figures such as the Yin King, Ziyun, Chuu Yuying, and Yunhai were present among the high-ranking members.

Even Holy Might stepped out from behind a screen—a pale, red-eyed young man in flowing white robes appeared before the audience.

"Heavenly Master!"

Everyone saluted.

Holy Might accepted the report from Yunhai.

"Using techniques to reinforce laws, and laws to create momentum. Zhi Xin found an excellent successor."

This was precisely why the Donghua Rules thrived.

Using refined Taoist Skills to transform the environment, and using the environment to change individuals.

Simply instructing people to follow the Righteous Path was futile. The tools to support it and the legacy to uphold it were already in place—how could anyone be expected to succeed without them?

Donghua Jungle never coerced anyone. Instead, they employed more powerful Taoist Skills to influence others, drawing them into their grand momentum.

From now on, Qimen, Five Qi, and Donghua would form a triad, bonded by shared beliefs.

Although Holy Might was unaware of the secret alliance between the groups, he discerned it instantly.

"This individual must not be allowed to live."

The Yin King's eyes flickered with murderous intent.

As the Jungle Taoist, he could clearly foresee that once Donghua gained prominence, it would inevitably lead to a clash of ideologies.

Conflicts of interest could be mediated, but ideological disputes were irreconcilable.

Even without hatred, they would become arch-enemies.

"We must have the capacity to tolerate others. This man excels in alchemy and Taoist Skills. Why not recruit him for our use? Yunhai, arrange a meeting with Song Lin soon. If he is willing to abandon the Donghua Rules and related doctrines and integrate with us, we can let bygones be bygones."

Song Lin was merely at the Purple Mansion Middle Stage. They could handle him however they pleased.

What did talent matter?

It would take centuries for him to catch up.

"Ziyun, wrap up your matters quickly. Zhi Xin cannot be allowed to remain. Otherwise, I will take action myself!"

"Understood. But I will need the Heavenly Master's support."

At this moment,

a White Crane flew in from afar, holding a Jade Plate in its mouth.

The Yin King stepped forward and took the Jade Plate.

"The Spirit Treasure Sect's punishment has arrived."

The uproar from the previous demon-slaying incident had begun to subside.

For the sake of stability within the Taoist Alliance, the Spirit Treasure Celestial Master opted for a discreet resolution, followed by compensations twice as significant.

Of course, the compensations were to be paid by the offending parties themselves.

The Spirit Treasure Celestial Master issued a fine of ten billion dharma coins, one thousand catties of pills, to be repaid over twenty years.

Additionally, Zhi Xin was spared, as eliminating him would have had too significant an impact, given his role as the Heavenly Mechanism Minister of the Taoist Alliance. Thus, they only targeted those around him.

Song Lin, being primarily responsible for killing the Demon Clan envoy, was stripped of his Taoist title and sentenced to three hundred years of seclusion.

This was already a lenient punishment; under normal circumstances, he might have been crippled in cultivation.

After all, could the laws of the Taoist Alliance be so easily disregarded?

"Here comes my trump card."

Ziyun suddenly smiled, a radiant expression lighting his face.

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