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"But our Great Li's demon-suppressing army has suffered heavy losses!"
"Your Majesty, a ghost king has also appeared in the north, and is constantly turning my two cities of Dali into the underworld."
"Report... Your Majesty, a sea monster has appeared in the south and has flooded the nine cities of our Great Li."
The civilian population suffered heavy casualties!
"Your Majesty, demons have appeared in the west. Many people have had their life essence drained by the demons, and three cities have already been destroyed!"
Upon hearing this, the boy in the sky gasped.
He then looked around in all directions.
In the east, demonic energy rose, vaguely transforming into the shape of a roc, which looked extremely ferocious.
In the north, ghostly energy rises, and above it is a scene of the eighteen levels of hell, with all sorts of little demons constantly emerging.
In the west, black demonic energy rose continuously, as if a celestial demon was roaring.
In the south, the moisture in the air formed a phantom of the sea, with countless sea monsters constantly appearing, looking extremely terrifying.
Just when the boy thought that the Great Li below was about to perish.
Even the emperor, powerful generals, and beings capable of flying and escaping were torn to pieces by those terrifying beings.
Just when everyone felt an unparalleled despair.
Four carriages emerged from the four directions of the imperial city, each carrying only four elderly people with white hair.
The four elderly people were dressed in coarse linen clothes and looked very ordinary.
Yet, this ordinary old man gave the boy a warm feeling like the sun.
Just as demons and monsters from all directions were constantly eroding the Great Li.
The four carriages finally arrived at the border region.
While the crowds, and even the Dali army, were frantically retreating, these four old men went against the tide.
The four seemed oblivious to the boy's shock and disbelief.
A faint smile remained on his face.
Step by step, with the faltering gait of an old man, he slowly moved forward.
However, what happened next shocked everyone. With each step these four elderly people took, their backs straightened a little more.
The steps were getting heavier and heavier.
In the end, every step he took felt like stepping on a great bell.
On his chest, there was a white sun, constantly radiating outwards in all directions.
That aura was extremely strong and masculine, yet also filled with peace and righteousness.
The four figures seemed to connect heaven and earth; with each step they took, the land they had eroded was purified a little.
The demons and monsters were instantly killed by the terrifying white light and turned into ashes.
The boy was stunned by what he saw.
Just then, an old voice slowly rang out.
People say: "Scholars are useless in every way!"
However, now that the nation is in peril, we useless scholars should also offer our blood to the Yellow Emperor, our loyal hearts shining with unwavering devotion!
As soon as the words were spoken, the four people shouted in unison:
"I offer my blood to Xuanyuan! May my noble spirit of humanity forever uphold and protect the human race, and live on forever!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the four men took out knives and cut open their own chests.
In an instant, a bright red heart appeared before everyone.
However, immediately afterward, to everyone's astonishment, the blood gushing from the heart transformed into a brilliant, emerald-green blood.
Immediately afterwards, the four hearts seemed to transform into four enormous stone tablets, directly suppressing the four directions.
In an instant, all the arrogant demons and monsters were suppressed and kept outside.
On that stone tablet, four aged figures were constantly reciting various classics.
That righteous energy constantly washed away those demons and monsters, turning them to ashes.
Upon seeing this, the boy's eyes widened in shock:
"This...unbelievable...unbelievable...what is this?"
At that moment, Jiang Zhen's voice suddenly rang out:
"This is the righteous spirit, which can defeat all demons and monsters!"
A righteous spirit resides within my heart, impervious to all evil magic!
As the words fell, the boy felt the world spin again. When he opened his eyes, he was stunned by what he saw.
The old man had disappeared, and in his place was a young man.
The young man, handsome in appearance, looked at the boy and said:
"I observe that the rules of this world are distorted and disturbed by external forces. If it is not eradicated, it will surely turn into nothingness and be completely destroyed."
Today, I see a wisp of noble spirit in your heart.
Perhaps it can serve as a ray of hope in this world, so I will pass on to you the method of cultivating righteous energy.
Would you be willing to practice cultivation and study with me?
Upon hearing this, the young man nodded emphatically and said:
"Teacher, I'm willing!"
Hearing this, Jiang Zhen nodded and then said:
"In that case, let's start with reading. Go... go to your room and fetch your first book!"
Upon hearing this, the young man did not hesitate at all and turned to go to the room Jiang Zhen pointed to.
When the door was opened, rows of bookshelves were seen inside, filled with all kinds of books, scattered like stars in the sky.
The boy was shocked!
Chapter 855 The Way of Righteousness, Descending the Mountain!
Time passed little by little, and in the blink of an eye, nine years had gone by.
On this day, the eighteen-year-old youth was sitting in the courtyard reading.
Just as he put down the last book in his hand, the young man instantly felt a warm sensation spread through his body.
Then, his entire spirit seemed to be elevated, and his eyes shone with a faint light.
If there were any cultivators here, they would be able to see that on the young man's chest, there was a ball of extremely strong and powerful light, like a small sun.
It exuded a terrifying aura.
Just then, Jiang Zhen suddenly appeared.
Upon seeing Jiang Zhen, the young man bowed respectfully.
Seeing this, Jiang Zhen nodded in satisfaction and said:
"Excellent, excellent! I knew I hadn't misjudged you; you've succeeded."
Now you can graduate!
Upon hearing this, the young man was immediately startled and said:
"Master, I feel that there are still some shortcomings!"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhen shook his head and said:
“My disciple, you don’t really lack anything anymore.”
Over the past nine years, the books you've read have become part of your being.
What you lack now is simply confidence.
Today, you descend the mountain to sweep away all evil spirits, demons, and monsters.
Let this world be bright and clear again.
Upon hearing this, the young man remained silent for a moment, then bowed respectfully and said:
"Disciple understands!"
Seeing this, Jiang Zhen smiled and said:
"Hahaha! It's good that you understand, my disciple. You will understand some things after you go down the mountain."
Today marks both your coming of age and the time for you to complete your studies and leave the mountain.
"I will give you three things to help you navigate the passage of time."
As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Zhen reached out and immediately produced a black calligraphy brush with a snow-white tip.
At this moment, Jiang Zhen's voice slowly rang out:
“My disciple, this brush was made by your master from a stone from the sun in the sky, after removing the essence of the moon.”
Therefore, this brush possesses the power of the sun, which is extremely strong and yang, and also the power of the moon, which is pure and upright.
It can help you slay and vanquish all demons and monsters!
Upon hearing this, the young man's expression turned serious, and he immediately said:
"Disciple thanks teacher!"
Then, Jiang Zhen made another move, and a white robe that looked like that of a Confucian scholar appeared in his hand.
"This robe was woven by your master using the essence of the morning light, the five elements, and the power of yin and yang."
Wearing this robe, one is impervious to heat and cold, water and fire, and demons cannot harm one; moreover, it grants the ability to transform in countless ways.
It can help you travel safely throughout the world!