Monster Chronicles: My Daoist Skill Comes from Mythology

World in the Pot.

Song Lin, who had just become the Alliance Hierarch, listened to Shi Yinhua's report.

"Currently, the temple masters of the Qimen Five Qi and Two Forests have arrived at the Donghua Jungle."

"Good, I will conduct the formal ceremony three days later."

"The Swordman Master of the Donghua Jungle, Chen Hua, the Heavenly Fire Temple Master Li Hu, and the Mountain Demon Temple Master Pei Yu have announced their seclusion. The Taiyin Temple Master Zhong Shan is about to awaken from Taiyin Refining and is also breaking through to the Core Formation Realm."

Four people are about to break through to the Golden Core.

The Donghua Jungle will have ten Core Formation Masters.

If you add the seven from the Evil Exorcism Altar, that makes seventeen Core Formation cultivators.

In the Purple Mansion Stage are Song Lin and Xiangling.

In the Transcendance Tribulation Stage are the Prince, Yuanbo, and Zhi Xin.

This does not include the other two forests.

The Donghua Alliance is indeed rich in talents. Apart from Heavenly Master-level experts, the Donghua Jungle should have one-fifth of the Taoist School's power.

Currently, the population covered by the three forests exceeds fifteen million.

Rounding it up, Song Lin is practically ruling over a small country.

Thinking of Zhi Xin, Song Lin felt something was off.

So he called for the Sword Guard of the Evil Exorcism Altar.

The Sword Guard wore a black iron mask with a treasure sword pattern engraved on it, and his eyes were as sharp as a sword.

"Greetings, Taoist!"

"Investigate Mingxing Peak."

Song Lin said.

Zhi Xin's sudden announcement of seclusion was too peculiar, making it hard to believe it was Zhi Xin's idea.

Perhaps he had overlooked something.

"Yes."

"Make sure it's discreet, don't let anyone find out."

Song Lin repeatedly instructed.

...

After a few busy days, the story world arrived at the seventh year of Yongle.

In the seventh year of Yongle, an interesting event occurred.

Heavenly Master Zhang of Dragon Tiger Mountain requested the Emperor to eradicate Buddhism, to which Emperor Yongle agreed.

This greatly worried the Buddhist Sect, prompting an elder to step forward to meet this Heavenly Master Zhang.

The elder was a monk from Lingyin Temple, born into a wealthy family, and had preached at Jin Bifeng. He was also known as Jin Bifeng.

This Jin Bifeng had a remarkable origin, being the reincarnation of Ding Guang Buddha from the Western Pure Land, also known as Randeng Buddha, the head of the Three Thousand Ancient Buddhas.

This reincarnation was naturally to fulfill a particular karma.

(Do not confuse this with the Randeng Buddha of the Primordial World; the Ancient Buddha is a past Buddha and after entering Nirvana, although he holds the title of the ancestor of ten thousand Buddhas, the current Tathagata Buddha is somewhat more formidable.)

Yingtian prefecture.

In the seventh year of Yongle, the capital had not yet moved to Yanjing, and Yingtian prefecture was still the capital of the Great Ming Country.

At this time, a highly anticipated event was about to occur in the city.

The leaders of the Buddhist and Taoist sects were about to engage in a duel!

Golden Throne Hall.

At this moment, a Taoist in long robes and a golden crown, with long brows and white hair, arrived.

The Taoist deeply saluted upon seeing the Emperor.

"Commoner Zhang Yinhua pays respect to Your Majesty!"

Zhang Yinhua performed the three prostrations and nine kowtows.

"Rise, Aiqing."

Zhang Yinhua stood up and secretly observed ahead.

Emperor Yongle, in his dragon robe, with a jade-like face and starry eyes, exuded immense majesty, inspiring a sense of awe in those who beheld him.

In Dragon Tiger Mountain, there was a burning incense stick called the Burning Guide Fragrance, and when it was lit, the face of the ascended Old Heavenly Master appeared three feet above in the sky.

The Old Heavenly Master had informed him that the current emperor was the reincarnation of Xuantian God, and urged him to assist with utmost dedication, bringing honor to his sect.

Thus, Zhang Yinhua rushed to the capital to meet the Emperor and proposed the eradication of Buddhism.

Beside Xuantian God was a strange young man.

He did not seem like a prince, but had an extraordinary and transcendent aura.

"Zhang Aiqing, what were the treasures offered by the vassal state yesterday?"

Emperor Yongle asked.

"They are rare treasures of the world; however, three National Treasure Jade Seals are missing."

"Oh? Do tell."

Emperor Yongle said with interest.

Song Lin also glanced over.

Unlike in the real world, he now had an added air of sharp killing intent.

This was a side effect of practicing the North Emperor Xuantian Technique.

"The greatest treasure of the world must be the Treasure of National Fortunes, the Imperial Jade Seal and the Heshibi. Although the Great Ming Country has unified the world, to ensure eternal prosperity, the Heshibi is essential."

"Where is the Heshibi located?"

"In the extreme west, when the two dukes of Xu and Chang chased the Mongol Yuan to the far west, the Yuan Pseudo Emperor disappeared with the Imperial Jade Seal, leaving it adrift overseas with an unknown whereabouts."

"And the second treasure?"

"The second treasure is known as the Nine Elders Immortal Capital Seal, held by the Sanmao True Monarch. When the Sanmao True Monarch achieved the Dao in the Hua Yang Cave Heaven, a white-haired elder bestowed it upon him along with a seal. After the Mao Mountain sect ascended, the Jade Seal is said to have been entrusted to the Taoist School in the mortal world. However, it was lost during the upheavals several decades ago."

Sanmao True Monarch…

Song Lin's heart stirred.

Sanmao True Monarch is the ancestral master of the Mao Mountain Sect and also the founder of the Sanmao Heavenly Court in the real world, and the right hand of Yuan Shi Heavenly King.

There might be some connection between the two Sanmao True Monarchs.

If there is a connection, perhaps this Nine Elders Immortal Capital Seal could be of use in the real world.

It could even be a tool to counter the Heavenly Master.

The minimum threshold for a Heavenly Master is the Primordial Spirit Realm, but reaching the Primordial Spirit Realm doesn't necessarily make one a Heavenly Master.

A Heavenly Master possesses certain rules of the Great Dao, mastering the dao left behind by the Heavenly Court of the Upper Realm.

Otherwise, it wouldn't make sense for so many masters to sharpen their minds climbing the Taoist School.

If the rules and dao are granted by the Heavenly Court of the Upper Realm, proving the Nine Elders Immortal Capital Seal is a celestial object from above.

Couldn't it then be used to combat the Heavenly Master?

Thinking this, Song Lin considered the value of this seal incalculable.

"The third seal is the Heavenly Master's Seal of Dragon Tiger Mountain…"

Zhang Yinhua said proudly.

Later, a eunuch came to report.

"Your Majesty, the elder of the Buddhist Sect requests an audience."

"Ah, finally, they have come! Your Majesty, please allow me to duel with him!"

Zhang Yinhua looked at Emperor Yongle.

Originally, Emperor Yongle agreed to eradicate Buddhism but didn't act immediately. The Buddhist Sect came seeking an audience, asking for a duel, and Emperor Yongle agreed.

"Sure!"

Soon, an old monk with a bald head and bushy beard arrived, led by the eunuch.

"Jin Bifeng pays respect to Your Majesty!"

Song Lin saw Randeng Buddha's reincarnation being so respectful to Yongle, and thought, this era is indeed dominated by the Heavenly Court.

Emperor Yongle scrutinized Jin Bifeng. This individual appeared aged, with cloudy eyes, yet he was just an ordinary old monk.

"I've heard that monks must shave their heads and beards; why do you shave your head but keep your beard?"

"Shaving the head removes worries, keeping the beard signifies manhood."

"Haha, splendid, you may start your battle."

In a moment, the two of them were out on the square.

Heavenly Master Zhang arranged forty-nine dharma altars, lit incense, chopped talismans, and summoned hundreds of Ghost Kings.

Dark clouds gathered, and deep ghostly energy pervaded.

The evil ghosts emitted piercing cries, spewing flames, and attacked Jin Bifeng from all directions.

Jin Bifeng stood motionless.

Suddenly, he blew out a breath of sulfurous air.

The sulfurous air transformed into a thousand-foot fire dragon.

"Roar!"

The fire dragon roared loudly, its tail swung fiercely, releasing scalding flames.

The tail brought powerful force, striking the demons and monsters above, scattering their souls.

"Command!"

Zhang Yinhua flew out of his sleeve a dragon woven of grass.

The grass dragon, meeting the wind, grew to a thousand-foot green dragon.

Boom!

The grass dragon collided with the fire dragon, sparks flying.

The sparks ignited the grass dragon, making it even stronger, and it quickly defeated the fire dragon.

The two of them exchanged moves fiercely.

Song Lin and Emperor Yongle stood watching from the side.

"Heavenly Master Zhang won't last long."

Song Lin could see the reality in a glance.

Heavenly Master Zhang, like himself, was at the Purple Mansion Perfection realm; by leveraging the power of summoning ghosts and gods, he may unleash the power of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage.

Jin Bifeng, however, was truly at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage.

The two were not even fighting on the same level.

"Hmph, I'm letting them vent their anger, not to bully the mortal world cultivators, Song Lin, how goes your study of the Xuantian Technique?"

"Almost mastered it."

"Don't let Heavenly Master Zhang be defeated later."

"Okay."

Song Lin nodded in agreement.

Jin Bifeng is a great power of the Buddhist Sect reincarnated. Even though Heavenly Master Zhang's Taoist Skill is formidable, he possesses no innate foundation, how could he possibly contend against such an opponent?

If the Buddhist Sect were to achieve a significant victory today, wouldn't the balanced structure between Buddhism and Daoism be disrupted?

If the two sects continued to conflict further, then there would be no salvation.

Boom!

Heavenly Master Zhang launched the first powerful move.

At once, his sword light split into forty-nine, simultaneously drawing talismans in the void with his divided mind.

Chop Talisman, Summoning God!

Boom!

The dharma altar was blazing with incense, and a golden gate opened in the sky.

Four dharma images in golden light slowly appeared.

Golden armor, with long spears, glaring wide-eyed.

They were the Taoist Four Marshals Protectors.

Behind the four protectors, tens of thousands of Heavenly Soldiers and Generals flanked them.

"Amitabha Buddha, Heavenly Master Zhang, where's that Six Yang leader you haven't yet to fetch?"

Jin Bifeng teased.

Then he took out a bowl containing clear water.

Afterwards, Jin Bifeng poured the bowl of water onto the ground.

"Trickery! Attack!"

"As you wish!"

Following Zhang Yinhua's command, the Divine Soldiers charged downwards fiercely.

The leader of the Four Marshals was Marshal Ma with his three-eyed appearance.

Just as the army was mobilized, a Tianhe River spanned across the void.

The vast water breached the Heavenly Gate, and tens of thousands of Heavenly Soldiers fell into the water, tumbling endlessly, unable to escape the weak water despite exerting all their mana.

The Tianhe River swirled in the void, pressing the Four Marshals back towards Heavenly Master Zhang.

Seeing the heavenly river rushing down.

Song Lin intervened.

"Wait a moment!!"

Song Lin stepped forward, his foot stepping upon a fire dragon.

Samadhi True Fire formed a True Fire Cover.

Boom boom!

The water crashed upon the cover, generating steaming vapors.

One of the Xuantian Eight Techniques, Fire Dragon Thousand Feet.

"Both masters, please cease!"

As his words ended, a multitude of black flags densely covered the sky in the void, blotting out the sun.

Second of the Xuantian Eight Techniques: Black Flag Covering the Sky.

Under the flags, the power of Xuantian Technique increased exponentially.

With the fire dragon's blazing might, creating a fire rain descending to attack both indiscriminately.

Crimson fire rain covered a hundred miles, its scorching flames twisting the air.

Jin Bifeng reluctantly retracted to defend, while the Four Marshals jointly resisted.

The fire rain continuously bombarded their spells.

Both were secretly astonished.

Who was this person?

Could it be another immortal descended from the heaven?

Watching the ongoing flames, both of them grew furious.

"Open!"

Heavenly Master Zhang slashed a gap with his sword.

The Four Marshals wielded their swords and charged.

"Haha, peace is valued..."

A purple line appeared on Song Lin's brow.

Black flags flew fiercely in the wind.

Boom!

Thunder emerged from the void, purple lightning wildly descended.

The third of the Xuantian Techniques: Thunder Suppression Thousand Ren.

The purple Ziwei Divine Thunder drowned the Four Marshals, specially breaking all spells.

The dharma bodies of the Four Marshals were shattered.

Simultaneously, the Tianhe extinguished the flames, rushing towards Song Lin.

"Don't rush!"

Song Lin exhaled a breath.

The breath turned yellow, composed of numerous phantom faces of evil ghosts.

The fourth of the Xuantian Eight Techniques—Evil Ghost Yellow Wind.

Simultaneously summoning the Lord's Eight Trigrams Furnace, the lid opened, the yellow wind blew the Tianhe River into it.

This Evil Ghost Yellow Wind spares nothing, sweeping away all imaginary bodies.

The Eight Trigrams Furnace closed, refining the Tianhe River with Six Ding Divine Fire.

"Cease!"

Emperor Yongle commanded, dispersing all dark clouds and spells.

"Thanks to the both of you for your mercy."

Song Lin clasped his hands with a smile.

Indeed, the Xuantian Eight Techniques excels at killing. Just four moves split them apart.

Of course, this was a duel, an exchange of moves, not a life-and-death battle.

"Amitabha, may I ask which divine entity is the benefactor?"

"Overseas Pure Yang Sect Leader, leader of Independent Immortals, Nine Heavens Wind and Thunder True Monarch, Donghua Taoist Song Lin."

"Lingyin Temple's Jin Bifeng!"

"Zhang Yinhua of Dragon Tiger Mountain!"

"Pleasure to meet you!"

In this moment of showing divine presence, Song Lin never held back.

"Cough, cough, well then, it's decided for the three of you to go overseas in search of treasures. The Yin Yang Official mentioned: The Emperor Star appears in the Western Regions, suspected to be related to the Imperial Jade Seal. Now that the Imperial Jade Seal is trapped in the Western Regions, I trouble you three to fetch the treasure from there."

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(There will be another chapter later)