Chapter Eighteen: Seeing Mountains Again, and Going to Mount

.Even at this moment, Dong A's limbs were severed, his undying divine power pinned down by the executioner's nails, yet he remained silent.>He was merely feeling the cold air coming from these six nai...The white-faced ghoul’s entire body was split in two, but because its right arm had been severed long ago, the two halves didn't look very symmetrical.

Jiang Wang fell to his knees before the corpse, his grip loosened, and the long sword in his hand shattered into countless pieces, falling to the ground.

Its mission has been accomplished.

This sword is just an ordinary blade and cannot withstand such a prolonged infusion of Dao Yuan.

And Jiang Wang once again clearly felt that the Heavenly Palace was empty. All those lively and cute little things were gone, not a single one left.

Before the smog of nothingness spread, Jiang Wang returned to the official road. He noticed that some of the smog drifted to the side of the road, but it was stopped by an invisible force and slowly dissipated.

Jiang Wangxin knew that it must be the power of some kind of array pattern imprinted on the official road.

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After waiting for a while, the rumbling thunder grew closer. Zhang Linchuan and his companions jumped and landed beside Jiang Wang.

"Has Brother Jiang not left here" he asked.

Although he had been through a battle, his clothes remained neat and tidy, even his topknot was protected with care. His every gesture revealed an air of elegance and sophistication.

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“I encountered...that demon from Tangshe Town again.”

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“You cut him down, spilling his blood. He’s sure to come for it, or else he'll only flee the State of Zhuang.”

"I killed him."

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Zhang Linchuan's eyebrows jumped: "What"

Jiang Wang pointed in the direction where Bai Mian Yao Ren had been vanquished. "I just don't know if the body will be useful, whether we can find any clues."

Zhang Linchuan came back to his senses from the surprise, shook his head: “These people’s souls are incomplete. Searching their souls while they were alive was useless, let alone after death. I just killed a few, and they were all like this.”

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"That's how it is." Jiang Wang didn't feel any disappointment. To him, killing that pale-faced demon was enough.

He didn't blame Zhang Linchuan for choosing to pursue the enemy first rather than staying behind to protect him. He wasn't some delicate person who needed protection, and Zhang Linchuan wasn't his babysitter.

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Moreover, if it hadn't been for Zhang Linchuan's pressure, this white-faced demon would never have been so devoid of fighting spirit and chosen to flee first. His accomplice would also never have given Jiang Wang the opportunity to duel alone.

Zhang Linchuan glanced at the place where the gray mist had dissipated, feeling a twinge of sadness: "The formation on this official road has been corroded and needs to be reported to the government so they can send people to repair it quickly."

The two horses didn't startle at all. Jiang Wang gave the reins a shake, and the horses sprang to life playfully.

At this moment, he sensed that within the Heavenly Palace, somewhere unfathomable, a Dao Yuan suddenly rolled down. One after another, five of them cascaded down. And they were even fuller and rounder than before.

Though it did not fully replenish previous losses, it is still a pleasant surprise.

Only then did he have a deeper understanding of what those seasoned practitioners had taught.

The so-called "Dao Yuan" is the beginning of the Great Dao. The birth of Dao Yuan is not simply a refinement of Qi and Blood, but a perfect fusion of intention and force, the most genuine reflection of the spirit of all things on the fundamental origin of heaven and earth.

When they returned to the Daoist temple, it was still early in the day, so the two of them went directly to Dong Ai's courtyard to report.

The door was open, but the courtyard was empty, with only Fang Hualing pacing back and forth, looking utterly bored.

Seeing the two people enter empty-handed, his eyes lit up.

Fang He Ling first politely greeted Zhang Linchuan before feigning consolation: "It seems that Zhang Shixiong hasn't gained anything on this trip... Even with your talent, Zhang Shixiong, bringing someone who knows nothing along is quite difficult."

He certainly didn't consider himself a newcomer. His family was a hundred-year-old lineage of cultivators, and he had been exposed to their battles since childhood. What could someone from a small town like him possibly know

Jiang Wang was too lazy to pay attention to him.

Zhang Linchuan playfully said, "Oh It seems He Ling has made a good harvest this time."

"It went fairly well," Fang He Ling said, putting on a modest air before immediately boasting.

It turned out that while they were at Fuklai Inn investigating clues, someone was secretly spying on them. However, Li Jianqiu acted decisively and captured the spy. What had originally been a seemingly fruitless investigation suddenly took shape thanks to this captive!

Of course, Fang Hualing played a certain role in this, but it's hard to say just how much.

"Where did Master Li go" Zhang Linchuan asked.

Fāng Hèlíng hesitated for a moment, feeling somewhat embarrassed before saying: "He's in the room. Master Dǒng is using secret techniques to search his soul."

Dong Aosou searched his soul, while Li Jianqiu served faithfully by his side. As for Fang Huelin, he wasn't even granted the privilege of observing...His contributions on this journey were clear to see.

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Zhang Linchuan and Jiang Wang were unable to enter and disturb, so they could only wait together with Fang Hualing in the courtyard.

Jiang Wang remained silent, closing his eyes and sending the Taoist scriptures of the Tongtian Palace to their proper resting place. Zhang Linchuan and Fang Huerling chatted idly with each other.

Fang He Ling was naturally pleased, after all, Dong A had said before that the mission Dao Xun would be nineteen out of twenty. Jiang Wang obviously didn't have much gain, but they brought back a live one. This is the first step in widening the gap.

Not long after, Dong A stepped out with Li Jianqiu in a black Taoist robe.

Meeting Fang Huiling's expectant gaze, Li Jianqiu shook his head.

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Dong Adou: "This person's soul is incomplete. This seat has only found some scattered fragments, nothing important."

Fang He Ling immediately exclaimed, "With such thorough preparations, there must be a highly organized group behind these people! This matter is definitely not simple!"

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Dong remained silent, only looking at Zhang Linchuan.

Zhang Linchuan then recounted what had happened after he went to Tangshe Town, without adding any embellishments. As for the details of the two battles between Jiang Wang and the White-Faced Demon, Dong'a wouldn't ask, and Jiang Wang didn't feel the need to say.

He is a genuine Taoist disciple, not a criminal, so there's no need for him to be tried.

Upon hearing this, Dong Awu simply nodded and said, "Jiang Wang is quite good."

This might sound cold, but to those familiar with Dong A's personality, it is a rare compliment.

This time, both Zhang Linchuan and Li Jianqiu led their teams to submit new clues, but there were no follow-ups, so the mission couldn't be considered a success. However, Dong Agifu rewarded them each with five points of Dao Xun as encouragement.

For Zhang Linchuan and Li Jianqiu, they were just bringing new disciples into the sect for their first tasks. Whether or not they had good results didn't really matter. Their senior brother had done the same thing before them.

For Jiang Wang and Fang He Ling, five merit points weren't insignificant. It was equivalent to completing half of a low-grade ninth rank mission.

Rewards for Ninth Rank tasks are between 10 and 100 points, while rewards for Eighth Rank tasks are between 100 and 500 points, fluctuating based on task difficulty.

Dong A's actions were decisive. Having determined that this mission had temporarily ended, he dismissed his disciples.

After the matter was settled, Fang Huerling persuaded Zhang Linchuan and Li Jianqiu to go for a few drinks. Jiang Wang thought for a moment and decided to go to Daoxun Hall.

The location of the Dao'xun Hall directly faces the sacrificial hall, showing its importance.

The entire hall was empty except for a Daoist merit list hanging on the offering table, its surface shimmering with a faint light.

There are no guards here because the Dao Merit List has self-preservation power. It is itself a spiritual treasure, or more accurately, the list enshrined in the Dao Merit Hall of the Fenglin City Daoist Academy is a branch of the main Dao Merit List located at the National Daoist Academy, which receives the incense and merit of the entire nation.

Jiang Wang came over specially, just to get a taste of the world.

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A middle-sized Taoist priest in a plain robe stood before the Daozun list, his hands clasped in front of him, gazing intently at the rankings.

Though one couldn't see his face from behind, anyone in the inner courtyard who Jiang Wang wasn't familiar with had cultivation that surpassed his own.

Because they are all his senior brothers.

Jiang Wang didn't go to disturb him, and walked towards the Dao Xun board by himself. He calmed his mind and stared at the list. The light flickered slightly, and a lot of information flowed through his heart.

This is just a partial ranking list, and it only shows information related to the Fenglin City Daoist Academy. It is said that the main Shenhun Ranking encompasses everything, but for Jiang Wang, it still seems very distant.

There were quite a few options listed on the exchange board in Fenglin City's courtyard, enough to make Jiang Wang's eyes widen. However, the prices for those exchangeable items were so high that he almost turned and left.

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The cheapest opening meridian pill is 100 merit points per pill, but its value is certainly more than that. As disciples of the Dao Institute, they have certain support from the Dao sect. To exchange for a second opening meridian pill, it costs 1,500 merit points. This should be the true price of an opening meridian pill.

Besides, even the cheapest standard sword costs at least 500 military merits!

Jiang Wang looked at his five points of merit... Well, he only came this time to broaden his horizons.

The so-called Dao Xun list, since it's a ranking, naturally has rankings. Only then did Jiang Wang realize that Zhang Linchuan, who he had thought was unfathomable, only ranked third on this Fenglin City Dao Xun list.

Coming in second was Wei Yan. This person wasn't a Daoist disciple, but a martial officer from the city guard. Judging by his name, there might be a connection to Wei Quji.

And Zhu Weiwu, who ranked first with 1,300 Dao points, was also the recognized eldest brother of the entire Fenglin City Daoist Academy. He had always been elusive, like a dragon rarely seen. Jiang Wang had always only heard his name but never met him.

To know, the second-ranked Wei Yan Dao Xun only has seven hundred points, which is almost the same as Zhang Linchuan's, yet both are far behind Zhu Weilai.

Jiang Wang continued to scroll down and saw Li Jianqiu at the seventeenth position, so he cut off the connection with the Dao Xun list.

"A new apprentice"

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The senior brother before seemed to have been waiting for him on purpose.

Jiang Wang turned his head at the sound and saw a warm and gentle smile.

"Greetings, Senior Brother. My name is Jiang Wang, and I have recently joined the inner sect."

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“Hello, my name is Wang Changxiang.” Wang Changxiang wasn't particularly handsome, but his smile made him very approachable. “So, see you next time.”

“See you later.” Jiang Wang’s heart skipped a beat. In the Dao Xun list he had just checked, this person ranked seventh, far above Li Jianqiu.

Of course, the Dao Xun list only statistics Dao Xun points, not personal strength. But in a sense, it can also reflect some things.

Before entering the inner sect, they, as brothers in arms, were unmatched and excelled beyond compare. Upon entering the inner sect, they realized how vast and profound the world truly was.

Of all those I've met so far, Li Jianqiu, Zhang Linchuan, and Wang Changxiang are all distinct in their temperament, but each is outstanding. Jiang Wang regards himself as far inferior to them.

If even a single Fenglin City Daoist Academy could produce so many talents, what about the entire Qinghe County, or even the entire Zhuang Nation

And those who rose to fame throughout the land, making heroes from all nations look up in awe, what manner of brilliance must they have possessed!

Thinking of these things, Jiang Wang was not discouraged, but instead, he had boundless fighting spirit burning within him.

At least now, he has stepped onto the path of transcendence and is on the same stage as those brilliant people. What's there to fear he could be so imposing. He wouldn't dare to dominate the capital city like his master. But if he could, like Qu GuGu, be the only one in the Hongmeng space, that would be incredibly glorious!Nan Go...