Chapter 204: Wish

Another arrangement was made.

Therefore, everything was ready, only lacking the east wind.

Zhang Lan knew what he was doing; facing an insurmountable opponent, it was best for everyone to do their part and work together, only then could they find that negligible chance of victory.

Orthodox Sword Palace Disciples often gathered into armies, blooming everywhere within the Swallowing Heaven Demon Nest, like a swarm of army ants devouring demons within the Demon Nest, so they were adept at teamwork and division of labor.

It could be said that they were heroes when alone, but could form an army when gathered, not entirely Jianghu people who fought alone.

Since someone was now taking on the role of strategist, he should fulfill the task of an executor.

So, after listening to Li Qi's analysis and requests, he accepted the order and left with great speed, not even asking Li Qi for compensation or anything of the sort.

Orthodox Sword Palace Disciples, why would they need any other reason to perform acts of chivalry?

The Demon Monk brought disaster to the nation; tens of millions of people in one province were all exposed to the Swallowing Heaven Demon Nest because of him, which showed his wickedness.

Eliminating this person was the great righteousness! Only by eliminating him could one be a Great Master!

Therefore, Zhang Lan unhesitatingly participated in the action against the Seventh-Rank strong opponent.

Even though he actually knew one thing, if they failed, Li Qi likely had a way to save his own life, but he himself would probably truly die.

If he died, then he died. Had he not done enough deeds of sacrificing his life for righteousness?

Zhang Lan left with great spirit.

Li Qi, meanwhile, watched Zhang Lan leave from behind.

So, all preparations were already made.

Now, they just waited for the confrontation.

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Time passed bit by bit.

In the blink of an eye, a month had gone by.

Li Qi’s Divided Soul basically kept a low profile, hiding in the background like a spider, slowly, slowly weaving large webs.

His tentacles spread throughout Guangyang, not only Guangyang City, but also other counties, and even the wilderness, all began to be brought under his control.

In addition to this, on his main body's side, there were already thirty-six Demonic Overlords that had been analyzed.

On this day, Li Qi was continuing to analyze the Demonic Overlords and develop corresponding methods.

Before him were vast and complex demon thoughts; these demonic thoughtss were like human thoughts, constantly changing.

They were very complex, more complex than most spellcraft.

It was like a string of garbled code; whenever the analyst thought he had found the key, he would only discover that it was just another misdirection from the Demonic Overlord.

If you didn't realize it was a misdirection…

Then congratulations, the demonic thoughts would silently burrow into your mind, and you wouldn't even notice.

Analyzing Demonic Overlords was that difficult and dangerous.

No wonder Chan Zhi, the monk, couldn't do anything about these Demonic Overlords.

Analyzing these Demonic Overlords was like facing the complex stars in the sky; there seemed to be no core, every place was a core, connected to other places, weaving into a brilliant starry sky, with no place to start, as if touching one point would cause the whole board to collapse.

However, he was already proficient in such matters.

With the analysis of True Knowledge Dao Resonance, and then using Shaman Dao methods to develop methods of restraint, what was impossible for ordinary people, he could analyze one Demonic Overlord in five or six hours a day.

“The thirty-seventh, the last bit.” Li Qi tossed the thirty-seventh Demonic Overlord aside, then stood up.

He looked as if he had been staying up for a month, his eyes bloodshot, veins bulging, and his face bruised, looking as if he had a serious illness.

There was no way.

It was impossible to be unaffected by contact with these demonic thoughtss.

He could use that wisp of Heavenly Demon’s Dao Resonance to dispel the demonic thoughtss, but that might be like inviting a tiger to swallow a wolf.

The wolf would be gone, but how would he deal with the tiger?

After dealing with this Demonic Overlord.

Li Qi finished developing the method to restrain this Demonic Overlord, then, as usual, went upstairs.

Chan Zhi, the monk, was still sitting in his original spot, opening his eyes when he saw Li Qi arrive.

His gaze was gentle, his voice soft, and he kindly said to Li Qi, “Little friend, which Demonic Overlord’s analysis have you completed this time?”

This monk seemed a bit impatient.

This was because his condition had recovered too much these days.

Thirty-six Demonic Overlords could now be suppressed; as long as he continuously operated thirty-six different methods, he could suppress these Demonic Overlords at any time.

This greatly reduced the pressure on Chan Zhi, the monk, and his cultivation, which had been suppressed for so long due to demonic thoughtss, had even loosened a bit.

However, there were still some issues with the methods Li Qi presented; these methods were independent, and only when used could they suppress, meaning he needed to constantly divide his attention to operate different methods.

If all one hundred and eight methods were developed, then Chan Zhi, the monk, would need to simultaneously operate one hundred and eight methods to suppress them.

This would probably take up half of his cultivation and also distract him.

But as long as he solidified his foundation, by the time he Breakthrough to Sixth-Rank, these demonic thoughtss would no longer be a problem.

As long as he could alleviate the problems of the Seventh-Rank, Chan Zhi was already very satisfied.

Indeed, compared to those Shaman Gu techniques, it still had to be the orthodox Shaman Dao that possessed such capabilities.

He was lucky enough to encounter a true successor of Shaman God Mountain passing through here; although he had hidden himself, he still couldn't escape his Dharma Eye.

In just over a month, there were already thirty-six Demonic Overlords.

In at most a year, he could return to normal, re-stabilize his cultivation, and solidify his foundation for stepping into Sixth-Rank.

As it concerned his Dao, Chan Zhi, the monk, was naturally extremely kind to Li Qi; besides not allowing him to leave, he basically granted all his requests.

However, despite this, every time Li Qi performed the Dharma, he would carefully distinguish it.

There was absolutely no way Li Qi could mix in private goods to harm him through the methods.

Although he didn't understand Shaman Dao and couldn't balance demonic thoughtss, he could distinguish the specific effects of the methods, so Li Qi had no way to deal with him.

Meanwhile, Li Qi walked over and said, “Great Master, this time I analyzed the Killing Intent Devil, which represents the constantly repeating trend of killing intent in the heart. The method of suppression has been created. Please observe my Dharma performance, Great Master.”

Chan Zhi immediately sat up straight, watching Li Qi intently.

Li Qi also began to perform the Dharma, demonstrating how to suppress the Demonic Overlord.

It was another routine day.

After this Dharma performance, Chan Zhi closed his eyes, intending to slowly digest the method's ideas and familiarize himself with its operation, as he usually did.

But suddenly, he found that Li Qi had not left as he usually did.

This made Chan Zhi frown slightly.

Normally, Li Qi would rush away immediately after performing the Dharma, clearly afraid of him, and it was precisely because of this fear that he could control the other party and make him create methods for him.

What was going on today?

Li Qi, however, was also a bit reserved. He saw Chan Zhi looking at him and quickly cupped his hands, saying, “Great Master… I have been here for over a month now, working day and night to devise methods for you. Can it be considered diligent and dedicated?”

“That is natural, but little friend, why such sudden words? Is there something on your mind?” Chan Zhi asked.

Li Qi immediately became respectful and fearful, bowing and cupping his hands, saying, “To be honest, Great Master, I was always afraid of delaying your important matters, so I dared not mention it. But now that so much time has passed, and I believe I have been diligent and dedicated, I finally have the courage to bring this up to you.”

“Actually, I have always had a female companion. She has lived in seclusion since childhood, is not good with words, and is naturally reclusive. I have been away for over a month, and I worry that she might have suffered grievances outside. I ask for two days leave, Great Master, so I can go comfort her, lest something happens that might disrupt your Dao.”

Li Qi said so.

Upon hearing Li Qi’s words, Chan Zhi smiled: “So that’s it, this humble monk understands. Little friend, tell me your female companion’s name, appearance, and characteristics, and then give this humble monk a token. This humble monk will arrange for someone to bring her here for you to be together.”

Li Qi replied with a bitter smile, “I’m afraid it will require Great Master to personally make a move. My female companion, Great Master should have seen her before. Her cultivation is also at Eighth-Rank, and her combat power is formidable. She is also reclusive and a demon, so ordinary people might not be able to invite her, and it might cause more casualties.”

Chan Zhi, the monk, nodded: “Little friend’s warning, this humble monk keeps in mind. However, these trivial matters do not require little friend’s concern. Since this humble monk has promised to call your female companion over, I will not break my word. How to do it is this humble monk’s business. You should still focus more on the research and development of methods; that is the proper path.”

As Li Qi said this, he did recall it.

When he had intimidated Li Qi, there was indeed a woman by his side who made a move, and her spellcraft was extremely exquisite, reaching its peak among Eighth-Rank.

It was rare to see such perfect use of spellcraft, which also left a deep impression on Chan Zhi, the monk.

So it was that woman.

Li Qi saw Chan Zhi agree and bowed slightly: “Then I thank Great Master very much.”

Then, he took out a piece of paper he had prepared earlier and handed it to Chan Zhi: “This is her name and characteristics. As for her appearance, she is an extremely beautiful woman, dressed in plain clothes. I have no token on me, but she carries a white jade hairpin with a Jade Rabbit motif. Just tell her it was bought in Qingwu City, and she will know it’s from me.”

“Good, little friend, just await the good news.” Chan Zhi took the paper and then watched Li Qi leave.

After confirming Li Qi had left, Chan Zhi, the monk, lightly tapped the ground.

The entire Five-Tiered Pagoda vibrated imperceptibly.

The surroundings of the Pagoda began to be filled with some kind of… flesh and blood?

This flesh and blood, which should have been like putrid flesh, causing revulsion, at the same time aroused a fervent desire, vaguely reminiscent of Mahakala's sacrifice.

That kind of evil demon sacrifice, formed by piling up massive amounts of flesh and blood, combined with the Five Nectars.

Both malicious and possessing an indescribably terrifying power, incomparably magnificent, and incredibly vibrant.

Flames burned on the flesh and blood, the combination of the two creating a strikingly vivid red.

It gave a shock like fire, the malice of flesh and blood, and the deterrence of power.

Seeing these reds, even the light softened, and the surrounding world appeared as tender as bubbles, making one feel refreshed and bringing the fragrance of spring and the clarity of a mountain spring splashing with foam.

What painful fantasy created these scenes?

These colors were like living things, without fixed forms, full and plump, exuding a rich vitality, as if possessing a unique melancholic emotion.

They were infected by something; anyone who saw them could open doors to unknown secrets of the soul and enter the mysterious palace of illusion.

They harbored unpredictable dangers; one glance could turn a person into a beast, but it might also turn them into a god.

The coloring of all things was very strange, making one feel uneasy, and the sensation was difficult to describe precisely.

Absurd, bizarre, yet seemingly natural.

Something primal, brutal, yet full of vitality and power, appeared before their eyes, causing fear when seen.

This flesh, these flames, surrounded the Five-Tiered Pagoda floating in the Void Realm.

Held in an invisible terror, unable to escape.

This was Mahakala’s Divine Ability.

Enveloped by this Divine Ability, Li Qi would absolutely have no chance of escaping, even if other Seventh-Rank cultivators made a move.

Within Seventh-Rank, no matter how talented or extraordinary, it would be impossible to break through this blockade.

With this, Li Qi would have no reason to escape.

Then, he had to go find that Shen Guniang.

Li Qi's words had some truth; facing a top Eighth-Rank, the entire Guangyang might not be able to find a suitable person to invite her.

If others went and she was unwilling, they couldn't defeat her and compel her.

Guangyang Sima’s Puppet could go, but that Puppet had a grudge against her, easily inciting conflict.

If a battle truly resulted from her reclusive nature and this animosity, then afterward, they would only be able to forcefully suppress her, which would be undesirable.

After all, they were going to invite someone. Li Qi had diligently helped him research methods, making him neither human nor Human-Ghost. For the other party to remain dedicated afterward, they couldn't be too forceful.

After all… this was a direct descendant of Shaman God Mountain.

However, it was probably not a Young Master, but just an ordinary direct successor.

If a Seventh-Rank had truly imprisoned a Ninth-Rank Young Master of Shaman God Mountain, Shaman God Mountain would immediately send people over, without a second's delay.

The birth of a Young Master usually meant a grand mobilization.

Great Shamanes were very cautious in choosing Disciples, just as Buddhas were in choosing Disciples; they usually went through trials, which was not an easy matter.

Chan Zhi knew one example: a Buddha once, to choose a Disciple, observed his True soul, making him experience ten lifetimes of Reincarnation, arranging ten different lives for him.

For ten lifetimes, whether poor or rich, male or female, no matter how much he experienced, this Disciple ultimately yearned for Buddhism, returned to the Buddha's presence, with a green lamp and wooden fish, and naturally passed away.

Only then, in the eleventh life, was he deemed to have the potential of a Buddha's son and accepted as a Disciple.

Although he didn't know how the selection within Shaman God Mountain was conducted, for a Young Master to die at Ninth-Rank, it would be an unimaginable waste.

Being chosen was enough to prove many things.

Therefore, he had tried many times to attack Li Qi, but no one protected him, indicating that the other party was not a Young Master, but merely a direct descendant.

Then there was no need to worry about retaliation; he just had to wait for him to slowly work for himself.

Having sealed the Pagoda, Chan Zhi's main body left the area.

He was preparing to help Li Qi find a woman to accompany him.