Chapter 90: Crying is Also a Technical Skill

In the instant the protective mountain array was breached, before using the Immortal Tier Wind Whisper Spell to disguise his voice as that of Elder Wan and send a message to Uncle-Master Jiu Wu, Li Changshou felt a flicker of doubt in his heart.

The sect leader...Could he really handle this...

As the leader of Du Xian Men and a disciple lineage from the founding ancestor Du E Zhenren, he must have some connection to it.Logically speaking, their sect leader was, to some extent, a minor figure in the Human Teachings.

He had gone out to fight in order to defend the array, yet ended up being struck back into it by a single sword.However, considering that the sect leader was facing two opponents at once, and behind these mysterious Golden Immortals lurked that ruthless figure from the Primordial Era, the Mosquito Daoist...

Ah, being the leader of a sect might seem glorious, but it was no easy task.

Li Changshou not only reinforced his preparations for a quick escape but also silently resolved that, even if he were fortunate enough to achieve the Great Principle realm in the future, he would never establish his own sect or court unnecessary karma.

With the protective mountain array broken, the sect had no barriers left.Though Broken Sky Peak appeared to be the most central and safest place, it was actually the most dangerous spot.If another sword strike came from the aerial battle, it would surely target the main peak!

Thus, Li Changshou preferred to sacrifice some of his usual secrecy and arranged for his master and junior sister not to appear on Broken Sky Peak. Instead, he had Ling E carry the "Ren San" and escort their master to wait near the Earth Vein Teleportation Array.

Hiding oneself was meant to avoid schemes and ensure safety above all; he couldn't let the priorities get reversed.With three paper effigies guarding them, Ling E's safety was not a concern.—The Ren Zi Number One and Number Two paper effigies had already been given to his master and junior sister earlier.

After sending the message to Uncle-Master Jiu Wu, Li Changshou scanned Broken Sky Peak with his immortal sense and saw the faces of his fellow disciples of the same generation...Looking at their somewhat bewildered and helpless expressions, he sighed softly in his heart.

'Well, one can't expect too much from others.Just do your own part and give your best effort.'

With that, he continued to control the paper effigy moving through the earth, hurrying toward the Du Xian Men mountain gate.

...

“It's broken?”“The array is broken!”

In front of the Hall of a Hundred Matters, the disciples watched as the protective mountain array shattered, feeling the Golden Immortal pressure suddenly intensify several times over. Most of them panicked in that moment.

Youqin Xuanya bit her lip, standing on the edge of the hall's eaves, staring defiantly at the Golden Immortal battle in the sky.Waves of battle shock turned into fierce winds sweeping toward them!To the southwest and northwest, two massive clashes involving a thousand immortals raged on!Streams of light flashed everywhere, and figures were slowly advancing toward Broken Sky Peak...

Judging from the situation, Du Xian Men was clearly at a disadvantage.What should they do?

Youqin Xuanya looked at the jade talisman in her hand—this was the key to activating the Earth Vein Teleportation Array and the path for the disciples to escape.

'If Senior Brother Li Changshou were here, what would he do?'

He would surely send his junior brothers and sisters to safety first, then turn back to fight the enemies to the death!

She couldn't help but think this, and gradually, a resolve formed in her heart.

'I'll lead all my fellow disciples to safety, ensuring not a single one is left behind, and then return to do my part for the sect!'

Just then, Jiu Wu arrived in a hurry, sword in hand, flying straight over the disciples' heads and darting into the hall.

Youqin Xuanya turned and leaped down from the eaves, quickly following him inside.

She assumed that this True Immortal official was rushing here to prepare and open the downward passage, and she wanted to lend a hand.

But to the surprise of Youqin Xuanya and the disciples outside the hall...

This short-statured Taoist let out a wail and knelt before the portrait in the Hall of a Hundred Matters, kowtowing repeatedly...

“Great Teacher above!Great Teacher above!Please manifest your divine power and save Du Xian Men!We of Du Xian Men follow the teachings of the Great Teacher, practicing quietude and non-action, devoting ourselves to cultivation and protecting the human race. Yet we face this unwarranted disaster, being used by others to stir up trouble and disrupt the peace among the Three Teachings!Great Teacher above!Save us!”

He kowtowed several times with thuds, then lay there sobbing.

Youqin Xuanya felt a sting in her nose at the sight...

Could it be that Du Xian Men was truly doomed to this calamity?

But it had only just begun—the array was broken, yet their immortals hadn't suffered many losses, Broken Sky Peak still had defenses, and the enemies hadn't breached it...

Why was this official crying as if they were on the verge of total defeat?

Faced with such a dire enemy, even Youqin Xuanya felt a touch of uncertainty in her heart.

Jiu Wu cried and wailed for a while, but felt no response, no sense of being watched...

The short-statured Taoist looked up at the portrait, a hint of confusion in his eyes, then took a breath and shouted his lines again in grief.

Many disciples gathered at the hall's entrance, listening to Jiu Wu's cries, their faces filled with sorrow.

Meanwhile, on another front...

Li Changshou was secretly controlling four paper effigies, quickly completing his encirclement of the enemy's rear.

These four Tian Zi paper effigies, made with nearly ten times the usual amount of paper,carried the full immortal power he had previously infused, along with his most refined, odorless poisons in powder form.They lurked silently underground, slowly advancing as the battle lines shifted.

In such an intense fight, as soon as these four paper effigies surfaced, they would be instantly destroyed.He had to be patient and wait for the right moment!Only by maximizing their effectiveness could he honor the exhaustive efforts of those old trees!

Ambush operations required boldness, careful planning, ruthless execution, and a clean getaway.

As Li Changshou had anticipated, the Du Xian Men immortals were fighting while retreating on both fronts.This brought the opportunity he was waiting for steadily closer.

In this large-scale brawl, the Du Xian Men immortals showed remarkable unity.If anyone was injured, they would be pulled to the back, and nearby comrades with spare energy would rush to aid them.But this mutual support also meant that many immortals couldn't fully unleash their strength, forcing the group to keep retreating.

They had already lost six outer peaks. Although mutual aid minimized casualties, over half of their immortals were now wounded...

The mosquito puppets, on the other hand, were the complete opposite.They showed no regard for each other's survival, only charging forward madly.Like a pack of beasts with a shared mind, they coordinated perfectly, intent on exploding with all their power in the shortest time.

Li Changshou sighed inwardly...This Mosquito Daoist was indeed something else.

Since the timing wasn't quite right yet, Li Changshou diverted a bit of his focus and used his immortal sense to check on the most crucial figure in this battle—Jiu Wu.

To fundamentally resolve Du Xian Men's crisis and deter Western Teachings or other schemers from targeting them, there was only one way.

Get the "big leg" to show up!

In this life-or-death moment for Du Xian Men, if Uncle-Master Jiu Wu's crying could summon one or two true Human Teachings experts, not only would the current crisis be averted, but the sect would also be secure in the future!

But...

After carefully sensing for a while, Li Changshou frowned secretly.Jiu Wu kept sobbing and wailing, truly enough to move anyone who heard or saw it, but around that portrait...There was no fluctuation at all.

Was the crying not intense enough?Not enough people?Or the words not right?

Li Changshou quickly pondered in his mind, all while keeping an eye on the battles and controlling the paper effigies to follow along.

Jiu Wu "cried" again, but the portrait still showed no trace of Dao rhythm.

Soon, hidden in the shadows, Li Changshou made another decision. He cast the Immortal Tier Wind Whisper Spell and whispered to Youqin Xuanya, who was standing at the hall's entrance...

“Youqin Junior Sister, please step outside for a moment to talk.”

Youqin Xuanya was startled at first, then turned and left the hall without hesitation.

Li Changshou's voice continued, “I heard Uncle-Master Jiu Wu crying inside and suddenly thought this might be a way to save our sect.But his approach isn't quite right.As someone of humble status, I can't speak out directly. You're the chief disciple of Du Xian Men—would you be willing to try?If yes, just nod.”

Youqin Xuanya nodded immediately, her eyes scanning around, but she couldn't spot Li Changshou.

A massive boom echoed from above, and the disciples looked up to see dazzling lights and thunderbolts in the clouds, with waves of primal energy surging downward.

The more than two hundred Perfected Immortals around the hall erupted with their immortal power, using a simple formation to erect a barrier, shielding the disciples from the battle's aftershocks.

Another roar rang out, and a divine beast wreathed in purple flames suddenly appeared in the clouds!It threw back its head and roared, flames swirling in all directions, forcing the enemy Golden Immortal with the withered wood mask to retreat hastily!It was majestic and unstoppable!But a wisp of black energy coiled around the beast, giving it an air of weakness.

This was Elder Qi Ling of Du Xian Men, who had transformed into his true form!

Meanwhile, outside the Hall of a Hundred Matters, Youqin Xuanya listened to Li Changshou's instructions, her delicate brows furrowing slightly.

Li Changshou asked, “Have you memorized those words?If you have, nod firmly.”

Youqin Xuanya nodded vigorously.

Li Changshou added quickly, “Make sure not to miss a single word—force them into your primordial spirit.And later, don't mention that I prompted you. Just say it came from your own inspiration!”

Youqin Xuanya nodded gently, full of admiration for Senior Brother Li Changshou's noble character.

He continued, “Next, stir up an emotion from deep within—think of something that makes you feel grief and anger.”

Stir up an emotion from deep within...Something grief-inducing and anger-provoking?

Youqin Xuanya was a bit puzzled and quickly tried to find the feeling as Li Changshou guided.

She didn't seem to have much to grieve over—her family was well, her cultivation smooth, and her master treated her kindly.

Youqin Xuanya whispered, “Senior Brother, I can't think of anything right now!”

Her voice was a bit loud, drawing glances from nearby disciples.She turned around quickly, facing the hall.

Li Changshou's voice lingered in her ear, calm as ever, “Don't rush. The more hurried you are, the more mistakes you'll make.Hmm...Right now, think of something you cherish the most—maybe a pet or something like that.”

Youqin Xuanya murmured, “Can the spirit beast you gave me count?”

“That's perfect. Pay attention to your emotions and imagine it's in front of you, gently wagging its tail at you. Then...Suddenly, it's hit by a falling rock and dies tragically, its head smashed and bloodied. You bury it.”

Youqin Xuanya bit her lip lightly, picturing the scene of burying her little spirit beast, a wave of self-reproach washing over her, her face turning somber.

But Li Changshou noticed that her emotion was only pure sadness, lacking the "anger."

So, he added, “Then, in your carelessness, the beast's body is stolen.You follow the traces, searching step by step, going further and further...”

Youqin Xuanya unconsciously stepped forward, re-entering the hall, while Li Changshou's voice echoed like a spell in her mind:

“It gets dug up and roasted.”

In an instant, Youqin Xuanya's eyes filled with grief and fury.

From the darkness, Li Changshou said quickly, “Yes! Keep that emotion going!Go to Uncle-Master Jiu Wu's side!Light three incense sticks, kowtow three times after kneeling, and say those words!”

Youqin Xuanya took a deep breath and stepped forward. Li Changshou immediately dispelled the Wind Whisper Spell.He didn't dare use his immortal sense inside the hall, just observed from afar.

There, Youqin Xuanya, the chief disciple of Du Xian Men's younger generation, walked around the sobbing Jiu Wu, picked up three sticks of purple incense, lit them, and placed them in the burner.She then stepped back two paces, knelt on the cushion beside Jiu Wu, and kowtowed three times.

Jiu Wu turned his head, looking at her with some confusion.

Her hair was slightly disheveled, her ice-blue skirt blooming like a lotus, her expression full of sorrow...

“Disciple Xuan Ya of the Daoist path, now invoking the source of our sect's transmission, the Supreme Purity Saint of the Three Teachings!Du Xian Men received the Wu Wei Scripture from Du E Zhenren, establishing our foundation upon it, honoring the Supreme Purity Saint as our ancestral teacher and upholding the orthodox Daoist way.Now, external demons scheme against us, disrupting our sect's lineage with malicious intent, and we of Du Xian Men have no prior cause with them!It was not we who provoked this demon!I beseech the Supreme Purity Saint to see clearly!”

After speaking, Youqin Xuanya knelt down again and began reciting the first volume of the Wu Wei Scripture.

Jiu Wu was stunned for a moment. Somehow, what she said felt... more profound than his own words earlier...

This time...

As Youqin Xuanya recited the second line of the Wu Wei Scripture, the portrait in front of them trembled slightly.An indescribable, subtle Dao rhythm drifted out from the portrait and vanished back into it.