Ba Jie: The Female Evil Spirit

  Yu Qing's manipulation of thousands of silver needles split into several strands, shooting towards Shang He Yang. The 108 skulls that Shang He Yang used to protect himself collided with the needles, causing a massive explosion of silver sparks and flames, forcing Shang He Yang to retreat back up the mountain slope. When he tried to counterattack by summoning his White Bone Lock Heart Hammer, Yu Qing withdrew the silver needles, transforming them into tiny stars that merged into the surrounding air.

  Shang Heyang glared at Yue Qing, growling: "Don't think that just because you picked up two ancient artifacts, you can be invincible in the world. I'll spend a few days of my cultivation to use demonic fire to refine your Taiyi Wuyan Luo, and then we'll see how many of your Tianmang Shen needles are enough for my treasure to swallow!" As soon as he finished speaking, he pointed his hand, and the five skulls flew out again, rotating towards Yue Qing.

  This time, Yue Qing didn't move because he knew the mediator had arrived! The White Bone Lock Heart Hammer was still dozens of feet away from Shang He Yang when suddenly a pinkish-red magical sand fell from the sky like a waterfall, wrapping the hammer inside. Recognizing it as an old friend's treasure, Shang He Yang recalled the skull and shouted in a shrill voice: "Old Poisonous Dragon! Why are you blocking my magic treasure?"

  The red sand receded like a tide, revealing a lama wearing a red robe, holding a golden alms bowl in his hand. The entire sky of red sand was sucked into the bowl. The newcomer laughed and said: "You two are old comrades-in-arms, shouldn't you join forces to resist Emei? Why must your own people fight to the death here, just for the enemy's amusement?" It turned out to be Du Long, the master of the Western Magic Sect.

  Yue Qing cupped his hands and smiled, saying: "Toxic Dragon Shixiong, it's been a long time!" After the downfall of the Northern Demon Sect, among the remaining three families, the Southern Demon Sect was a new rising star, with little connection to the Wutai Sect. The Eastern Demon Sect had since become estranged after the defeat of Shanghe Yang at the hands of Master You Tan and his retreat to the Alps for bitter cultivation of the Golden Banner. Only their relationship with the Western Demon Sect remained extremely close, as both sides shared a deep blood feud with the Emei Sect. People like Fa Yuan and Xu Feiniang often rushed to Dianxi to form an alliance with Toxic Dragon Zunzhe, advancing and retreating together. Moreover, during their studies, disciples from both families frequently interacted, so Yue Qing couldn't speak to Toxic Dragon Zunzhe in the same way as he did to Shanghe Yang.

  Du Long Zun also laughed and said: "More than 40 years have not been seen, Yue Shidi's skills have made rapid progress, really happy and congratulatory."

  Shang Heyang knew that Du Long Zun had arrived, and today's matter was not going to be settled. He walked over, discontentedly saying: "Old Du Long, you've made up your mind to side with this outsider?"

  Du Long Zun comforted him, saying: "Brother Yue is not an outsider!" He held one hand to Shang Heyang and the other to Yue Qing, "Let's go, two brothers follow me to Qingluo Palace. Fangniang has already prepared delicious wine to entertain distinguished guests. It just so happens that the four elders of Emei Sect have been captured, and we can use their livers as a wine offering."

  Yue Qing pushed back: "This time I entered Shu for Deng Ba Gu, she's gone mad from grief, her lower body is paralyzed, sitting in the valley unable to move, I still have to go down and take a look."

  Du Long Zun furrowed his brow slightly, Liu Quan was originally his junior brother, but soon after entering the sect, he followed Ku Tie and left. Deng Ba Gu was a disciple of his auntie Lei Gu Po, when their master Xi Li Lao Fo established the Western Demon Sect, Lei Gu Po took her disciples Chen Yu Feng and Deng Ba Gu with her and left. As a result, they didn't have much affection for each other, and since they were on different paths, they didn't get along. Over the years, they had become increasingly estranged, and even had frequent clashes, almost becoming sworn enemies. Therefore, he was unwilling to go see him.

  Yue Qing saw that he was in a difficult situation, so he said: "Why don't Master Tianwang and the others go to the Qingluo Palace first? The Emei Sect has always been swarming with people when fighting with others, and if they delay for too long, there may be more and more. Wait until I settle things here and then we can meet up again. At that time, we can work together to deal with Emei." He also smiled and said: "Master, don't doubt my words, I have a new disciple who has just entered the palace under the auspices of Zui Dao Ren, please help me explain to the master of this place, don't harm the life of my little disciple."

  Du Long Zun heard him say that, and finally nodded: "Then I'll go back with Shang Tian Wang first, you wait for things to be settled here, and then immediately come over. We brothers haven't seen each other for more than 40 years, we must have a good drink!"

  He first went to find Gui Lao Dan Wu, and conveyed the order of Palace Master Wei Fengniang. Dan Wu was killed by Bai Ling Xian and Deng Ba Gu along with dozens of their subordinates, and he was furious. He had thought that Du Long Zun was coming to assist him, but instead, after talking for a few sentences, the other side wanted him to take his people back to the palace. Although he was unwilling, Wei Fengniang's methods were ruthless, and anyone who disobeyed would be severely punished, making life unbearable. So, he could only spit out a mouthful of saliva in the valley, curse a few times, then with a wave of his long sleeve, he took the remaining dozen or so divine demon subordinates and flew back to Qingluo Mountain.

  Du Long Zun also took Shang He and Yang Fei away. Before leaving, he repeatedly instructed Yue Qing to complete the task and go to Qing Luo Palace for a short stay.

  Yue Qing came down from the mountain, and Liu Quan had already used two聚魄炼形丹 to start restoring Deng Ba's body. Although she hadn't fully recovered yet, she could walk down from the stone. She wore a tight black dress, giving off an extremely bold and heroic feeling. Liu Quan introduced them to each other, and Deng Ba invited Yue Qing into the cave, offering him medicinal tea, then solemnly thanked him. Yue Qing took the opportunity to invite her to join the Wutai Sect.

  Deng Baigu said with emotion: "In those years, my fellow apprentice and I killed people in Lingnan, but were subdued by Master You Tan. She forced us to reduce our killings, and Chen Shimei begged her to be her master. Now she has entered the Buddhist door, and the true fruit is not far away. I, Qi Shen Ni, was strong-willed and resentful, and fled far away. In the end, I ended up in this situation, and for many years, I could only practice dry Zen here, suffering from bullying. Among my former fellow apprentices, except for Master Daxiong Zun, who is still barely holding on to the magic teachings, people like Chou Mo Wang Xing Kun and E'Da Ba Yuanda have all disappeared, and most of them have already suffered a great calamity. Only Chen Yufeng joined the You Tan sect, and Liu Shidi became a disciple of Wutai, with the best results. After going through these years of hardships, I also see things clearly. No matter how strong one's magical powers are, no matter how glorious they appear on the outside, if they cannot ascend to heaven, it is all just an illusion. When heavenly calamity and human disaster arrive, all their past efforts will be in vain. Thanks to the kindness of fellow Taoist friends who helped me drive away my enemies and gave me a rare and precious spiritual medicine, I would be ungrateful if I didn't accept this offer. Moreover, this is also a rare opportunity for me to attain immortality!" She stood up and bowed to Yue Qing, "Little sister sincerely asks to join the Wutai sect, and hopes that Master will agree!"

  Yue Qing and Liu Quan looked at Deng Ba Gu, also feeling very uncomfortable. In those years, Deng Ba Gu was extremely proud and strong-willed. If she had followed her original temperament, even if the two of them had exhausted their words, she would never have been willing to join another faction. However, after these years of setbacks and hardships, she had completely changed her personality.

  Yue Qing hastily helped her up: "I vowed to revive the Five Tai's foundation, deeply feeling that one hand is hard to clap, and it's a fortunate event for our sect that you can enter my door."

  Deng Bagou took out a small box and presented it to Yue Qing: "There is a treasure inside, called the Snow Soul Pearl. I used the Earthly Divine Needle to pierce through the main peak of Yujing Pond, straight down 7,300 feet, from the earth's crust to obtain this pearl. This pearl is condensed from the essence of ten thousand years of ice and snow, it is a pure yin treasure, specifically used to counter the Xian fire and magic fire of both the Orthodox and Evil sects. My master has nothing else to give, only this pearl can be taken out, so I'll give it to..."

  Yue Qing hastily waved his hand: "From now on, you will be under the jurisdiction of Wutai Gate. I'll take the place of Master to teach you, but not to replace Master's gift to you. How can we ask for yours?" He took out the Longhu Mixuan Fan from the Tian Gong furnace in the Eshan Hall and gave it to Deng Baigu: "This treasure responds to the heavenly yuan force externally and conforms to the mysteriousness of the Hetu internally. I'll take Master's place to grant it to you."

  Deng Bagu hastily declined, her personality was aloof and cold. This time she received a great favor from Yue Qing, and on the path of cultivation, she suffered repeated setbacks, being forced to join the Wutai Sect with no other choice. She knew the Wutai Sect inside out, and during the Song Dynasty, she even fought with Taiyi Hunyuan Zushi in the north. She deeply understood what kind of people were in the Wutai Sect, and guessed that Yue Qing came today to take her as a disciple, just to use this treasure to break Qi Shuangming's Golden Light Fire Sword. So she simply offered the treasure, fulfilling the other party's wish, but unexpectedly, Yue Qing didn't want it, pushing it back several times, not pretending, before finally taking it back in a daze. She took a look at the Dragon and Tiger Hunyuan banner, which was also an extraordinary item, truly a rare treasure.

  Liu Quan smiled and said, "You don't have to test Shifu's resolve with this. When I first entered the sect, it was the same. Shifu specially went to Mount Zhongnan to retrieve an ancient immortal's treasure and passed it down to me as a master." After finishing speaking, he took out the Qingcui bottle and handed it over for Deng Bagu to see. Deng Bagu took it and saw that it was indeed an extraordinary and rare treasure of the ages, only then did she sigh in admiration.