Chapter 97: The Origin of the Beginning of Autumn! The Battle of Souls (5k chapter)

At the entrance of Wuyi Lane, in front of an elegant and ancient courtyard.

Zhang Fan looked up and saw a spoon hanging high in front of the door, tied with a red silk thread, with the handle of the spoon facing southwest.

“This is the first time I see a spoon hanging at someone’s door. Is there any explanation?” Zhang Fan stopped and couldn’t help asking.

“The Wang family is from the [Dou Worship Sect], which worships the Big Dipper.” Xiong Qianqiu explained.

The Big Dipper looks like a spoon.

“The spoon is their family’s mascot.” Zhang Fan couldn’t help but curl his lips.

A strange thought suddenly arose in his mind: Do the Wang family use spoons to eat?

“Today is the beginning of autumn.” Xiong Ba said.

The Beginning of Autumn is the first solar term in autumn. The handle of the Big Dipper points to the southwest, and the sun’s position just reaches 135 degrees of ecliptic longitude.

“I would have forgotten if you hadn’t mentioned it. How about I treat you to the first cup of milk tea in autumn?” Zhang Fan looked at Xiong Qianqiu and joked.

“We who practice Taoism don’t like this kind of stuff.” Xiong Qianqiu shook his head.

“Also, today is the beginning of autumn, which is the [Origin Day]. You need to abstain from food and don’t talk nonsense.” Xiong Qianqiu reminded, looking at Zhang Fan and then at Xiong Ba.

The Beginning of Autumn is one of the “Four Beginnings” and the beginning of the “Five Qi”, so it is regarded as an important “Origin Day”. On this day, the words you say, the things you do, and the thoughts you have will become the seeds of the future and will one day bear fruit.

Therefore, ascetics need to abstain from food on this day, otherwise, if they are not careful, disasters will surely occur.

Ordinary people can say something relatively auspicious, such as [May fate bring you happiness, wealth, longevity and good fortune, good luck and good fortune, start today]…

Those who see it will be happy and blessed with infinite happiness!!!

In addition, this year’s Beginning of Autumn is the “Female Autumn”. As the saying goes, “Male Autumn is refreshing, while Female Autumn is ominous”. The curtain of the second half of the year is slowly opening. People with weak bodies should pay special attention and avoid wandering around late at night, especially climbing mountains, wading through the sea, or talking nonsense in deep mountains and old forests…

Remember, disaster comes from the mouth, so be careful!

dong dong dong…

Zhang Fan knocked on the door, but no one responded for a long time.

Xiong Qianqiu took a glance and raised his hand to press the doorbell next to him.

“…”

“Ding dong…”

Then, with a crisp prompt sound, the access control opened.

“Are the practitioners of Taoism not so traditional nowadays?” Zhang Fan smiled awkwardly.

“A monastic is a person who leaves the world, not dies, so of course he keeps pace with the times.”

“Our Xiong family also has an industry for smart home devices. If you are interested, we can ask someone to go to your house and customize a set for you.” Xiong Qianqiu said lightly.

“Do you want money? I rent a house.” Zhang Fan said casually.

“…”

Xiong Qianqiu was stunned for a moment, curled his lips, and really didn’t know what to say.

A cultivator needs to overcome hundreds of tests and tribulations, such as the test of money, the test of fatigue and illness, the test of life and death, the test of love, and so on.

Zhang Fan actually has a worldly air about him and cannot escape from the worldliness of money.

She also couldn’t understand how such a person could cultivate to such a level, decide life and death with a wave of his hand, and destroy his own cultivation in a single thought.

“Let’s go.”

Xiong Qianqiu pushed open the door and was about to go in, but he paused for a moment, looked at Xiong Ba, and made way for him.

“You go in.”

Today I am bringing Xiong Ba here to show the world, which can be regarded as a sign of the Xiong family making a name for themselves.

From now on, his status is probably higher than that of ordinary direct disciples. In such occasions, Xiong Qianqiu certainly cannot steal his limelight.

What’s more, Xiong Qianqiu’s cultivation is now wasted, so it is indeed not suitable for him to stand out.

Xiong Ba also knew the interests involved, so he immediately stepped forward.

As soon as he walked into the yard, Zhang Fan felt a cool air and a faint fragrance blowing in his face.

“Frost incense!?”

After merging with the evil spirit, Zhang Fan’s mind had gained a lot of knowledge and experience. As soon as he smelled the scent, the name of [Frost Fragrance] emerged in his mind. Obviously, he had used this kind of incense before.

“The Xiong family is here.”

At this moment, three young men in the courtyard stood up, led by Wang Xuansha.

“Xiong Qianqiu?”

When Wang Xuansha saw the person coming, he was stunned for a moment, and then his eyes narrowed slightly.

“Xiong Qianshan didn’t come? But he asked you to come? Why? Is he scared?”

In the circle of Yujing City, everyone knows that Xiong Qianqiu’s strength is even higher than Xiong Qianshan’s. Although she is a woman, her Yinshan Taoism is first-rate, otherwise it would be impossible for her to cultivate her own [Ghost Demon] at this age.

“He has something to do and can’t get away.”

Xiong Qianqiu was well-used to the world, so she sat down by herself. Although her cultivation had been lost, she was still calm and composed, showing the demeanor of a disciple of a great master.

“Last time, I lost to his [Hundred Evil Smoke], and this time I wanted to ask for advice, but he couldn’t get away?”

At this moment, Wang Xuanfei’s pretty face showed a cold look, and it was obvious that she was still brooding over the defeat in the last competition.

The so-called [Hundred Evils Smoke] is also a Taoist magic of the Yinshan School. It is an advanced version of [Infused Yin Wind]. The Yin wind condenses into smoke, which contains hundreds of evils. Once it enters the body, it will damage the true yang. Especially for women, the damage will be doubled.

In the past, in order to prevent their tombs from being robbed, the Taoist priests of the Yinshan Sect would usually cast a spell and hide a mouthful of [Hundred Evils Smoke] in an extremely delicate brocade box or sac.

When tomb robbers see it, they will be delighted to open it, but once it is opened, it will be the end of them.

Last time, after Wang Xuanfei returned, he vomited for three days and three nights, all black water, and he even had some incontinence.

Whenever she thought about it, she felt ashamed and annoyed, which was why there was today’s gathering.

In fact, this is the characteristic of Yinshan School’s Taoism. Once you are hit, all the evil organs and diseases in the body will come out.

“What do you mean by exchange and discussion? It turns out they are just looking for a place to meet you.”

Zhang Fan understood what he meant and sat quietly in the corner. After all, he was just here to make up for the incident today. With Xiong Ba’s current strength, it shouldn’t be a problem for him to deal with him.

“Of course Xiong Qianshan can’t come. I heard that his brother just died.”

At this moment, Wang Xuanqing spoke. He stroked the feather tattoo on his wrist with a playful smile on his face.

“Um!?”

Xiong Qianqiu frowned slightly, and her cold gaze fell on Wang Xuanqing.

“How did you know?”

What happened to Xiong Qianxing happened last night, and the Taoist Alliance was not notified until early this morning. Logically, only a very small number of people knew about it, and not everyone in the Xiong family knew about it.

“Is there any impenetrable wall in this world?” Wang Xuanqing said with a smile.

“Someone from the Xiong family has died. It won’t take long for such a big event to be known to the entire Yujing City.”

“All right.”

At this moment, Wang Xuansha spoke up: “Qianqiu, we are old acquaintances. Since something happened in your family, today I think we should…”

“No need.”

Xiong Qianqiu knew what the other party meant, but raised his hand to interrupt: “I will handle the affairs of my Xiong family myself, and the rest is irrelevant.”

“Besides, I don’t have the final say today.”

As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of the three people from the Wang family changed slightly, and their puzzled eyes swept back and forth between Xiong Ba and Zhang Fan.

To them, both of them were strangers.

You know, Xiong Qianqiu is already an outstanding young man in the Xiong family, and her words don’t count. Could it be these two unfamiliar faces?

“His name is Xiong Ba, the future leader of the Xiong family.”

As soon as he finished speaking, not only the people from the Wang family, but even Zhang Fan couldn’t help but reveal a strange look.

This is like putting Xiong Ba on the fire. It seems that everyone has selfish desires. No matter how friendly and kind Xiong Qianqiu appears to be, deep down, he still seems to be a little resentful about Xiong Ba’s promotion.

“Xiong Ba? I’ve never heard of him. He’s not even a direct disciple of the Xiong family.”

Wang Xuansha looked suspicious.

The direct disciples of the Xiong family are all of the Qian character generation, but this Xiong Ba doesn’t even have a generational level, and it’s obvious at first glance that he’s from a side branch.

Xiong Qianqiu actually called him the future leader of the Xiong family?

“Xiong Qianqiu, what nonsense are you talking about? Just him?” Wang Xuanqing sneered.

“Didn’t you just say that there is no impenetrable wall in the world? Do you think he is a small fry?” Xiong Qianqiu sneered.

“Today, he is standing here, representing the Xiong family.”

“it is good!”

As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Xuanqing’s eyes suddenly lit up. He picked up the teacup on the table, picked up the teapot, poured a cup of tea, and the water boiled, with white steam billowing…

“In that case, I’ll offer you a cup of tea.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Xuanqing shook his wrist and the cup of tea flew over, without a drop of water spilling out.

Xiong Ba raised his hand and took it, feeling the scalding heat from his fingertips. The so-called “gods offer incense and people offer tea” is a unique way of offering tea in Taoism. The boiling water is nearly 100 degrees. If someone offers tea, you have to drink it, otherwise you will be disrespecting the host and lose face in vain.

“well.”

Xiong Ba naturally knew the rules. He nodded, and his tongue moved in his mouth. It was the [Red Tornado Water]. The saliva produced was hidden under his tongue. At the same time, he circulated his true yang, transformed yin into evil, and condensed it into the saliva under his tongue.

Suddenly, the saliva became as cold as frost. If he spit it out at this moment, it would be a rolling cold air.

Xiong Ba tilted his head back and poured the cup of boiling hot tea into his mouth. Immediately, the saliva under his tongue surged up, and the alternation of cold and heat instantly offset the burning sensation.

The throat moved, making a “gulp” sound, and the cup of tea turned into a line and went straight into the stomach.

“Good tea.”

Xiong Ba put down the teacup without blushing or beating his heart.

“The red dragon rolls up the water, turning yin into evil.” Wang Xuansha’s eyes narrowed slightly, and he took a deep look at Xiong Ba, then nodded: “Good skills.”

“With this little skill, you are not qualified to inherit the Xiong family.”

Wang Xuanqing stroked the feather tattoo on his wrist, and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

Yesterday at midnight, he and Wang Xuanmiao teamed up to seize the souls of Xiong Qianxing and Ming Chenxuan and devoured them on the spot.

Today, how could he let the Xiong family steal the spotlight?

hum…

Within ten steps, Wang Xuanqing formed seals with both hands, pinched his left hand, clasped the first joint of his fourth finger, and raised it toward the sky.

“Star-Calling Seal!” Zhang Fan’s eyes narrowed slightly.

This is one of the seals in Taoism. Anyone who worships the stars and practices the Star God method must practice this seal.

If you want to attract star energy, just pinch and practice this technique facing the star where the star is.

“Transform desire!”

At this moment, a line of blood appeared on Wang Xuanqing’s middle finger. If one observes with one’s soul, one can see a layer of bright yellow starlight flashing above his head.

Under the shining yellow starlight, a line of blood shot out from his fingertips and hit Xiong Ba right between the eyebrows with lightning speed.

At such a close distance, Xiong Ba had no time to react. As soon as the blood entered his body, his face turned red, his body trembled violently, and he let out a low growl.

His whole body was engorged with blood, his neck was raised with veins exposed, his eyes were red, and he looked like a wild beast, exuding an irrepressible desire.

“Astrology!?”

Zhang Fan is now very knowledgeable and can see the clues at a glance.

There are generally four Taoist magics for dealing with disasters, namely, praying, exorcising, exorcising, and avoiding. In Taoism, these four magics are called the “Four Disaster Prevention Techniques”.

Before Zhuge Liang died in Wuzhangyuan, he wanted to use the [Star-Exorcism Technique] to offer sacrifices to the Big Dipper to prolong his life.

There is a prerequisite for this method to prolong life, that is, the life span is less than five decades. One decade is 12 years, and five decades is 60 years. In other words, if a person under the age of 60 shortens his life for some reason, the astrology can be used to prolong his life, but it is useless after the age of .

In addition, the word “禳” itself means to block back, that is, to bounce back and block all the bad things about oneself.

For a practitioner, the worst things are thoughts and desires.

The sea of ​​desire is boundless, and once you sink into it, there is no way out.

“He worships the star of Greedy Wolf!?” Zhang Fan asked in a serious tone.

“You are quite knowledgeable.” Xiong Qianqiu couldn’t help but look at Zhang Fan again.

People’s temperament and destiny are influenced by celestial phenomena and stars.

Among the Big Dipper, Tan Lang represents versatility, but also desire.

Therefore, in Zi Wei Dou Shu, if the star Tan Lang falls in the Fude Palace, this person must have very strong desires, even to the point of addiction.

Wang Xuanqing’s Taoist magic is to rebound one’s own desires and inflict them on other people, especially those who practice Taoism. When desires arise, the mind becomes restless and they feel like they are in a demonic calamity.

This kind of power is very similar to Wen He’s magic of gods and demons. Both rely on celestial phenomena and stars to bring good fortune and turn disaster into good fortune.

Roar……

At this time, Xiong Ba’s eyes were already blurred, his whole body exuded the wildness of desire, and his neck was so red that it almost bleeds.

“Nothing more than that.” Wang Xuanfei sneered beside him.

“Hundreds of ghosts devouring the evil spirits!”

Suddenly, Xiong Ba bit his tongue hard and a mouthful of blood spurted out. At the same time, streams of eerie black air rushed out of his body, accompanied by the sound of ghost howling.

“This is……”

Zhang Fan’s eyes narrowed slightly, and he saw a series of black shadows like insects hiding in Xiong Ba’s body, madly devouring the desire that had transformed into his blood.

“Possessed by a hundred demons!?”

“This kid…”

Wang Xuansha’s expression finally changed, and even Xiong Qianqiu next to him couldn’t help but stand up.

Possession by hundreds of ghosts is the most profound and unrevealed secret of the Yinshan Sect’s Taoism. When ten thousand yins transform into a body, hundreds of ghosts will follow.

This cannot be achieved through asceticism alone.

Xiong Qianqiu didn’t know that Xiong Ba had found another way and used the Taiyi Method of Delivering the Dead as its foundation, and only with the blessing of the elders of the Xiong family did he master this method.

Although these hundred ghosts are all the lowest level ghost messengers, but given time, once they grow up, they may become another Xiong Sanqi.

“interesting.”

Wang Xuanqing’s eyes narrowed with hostility. Suddenly, he turned his hand and something appeared in his palm. It was a black tube with a metallic luster, and the dangerous trigger had been pulled by his index finger.

“Gun? How dare you use a gun?” Zhang Fan raised his eyebrows suddenly.

Wang Xuanqing just sneered and waved the thing in his hand. Xiong Ba’s expression changed slightly, but he stood there.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Wang Xuanqing took ten steps and arrived in front of him.

“I’m useless.” Wang Xuanqing showed a sly smile, and pointed his finger towards Xiong Ba.

This is a ruthless move, aimed directly at the soul.

“you wanna die.”

At this moment, a sense of ferocity suddenly rose in Zhang Fan’s chest. He took a step forward and rushed to Xiong Ba, protecting him behind him.

“Strongly stand out?”

Wang Xuanqing’s face turned cold and he couldn’t help showing a sarcastic look. Since he entered the door, he only took Xiong Qianqiu seriously. It was not until Xiong Ba used [Hundred Ghosts Devouring Evil] that he looked at him slightly.

As for Zhang Fan, he didn’t even notice the existence of this person. He immediately pinched his fingers and made seals, and cast the [Desire Transformation Technique] again. The red line from his fingertips went straight into Zhang Fan’s body.

Rumble…

At this moment, Zhang Fan’s body shook violently, and the surging true yang was like a flood bursting through a dam, crushing the red line into pieces in an instant.

“The True Yang Tide is surging!?” Wang Xuansha’s expression changed slightly. He didn’t expect that the strange face brought by the Xiong family was actually so hidden.

“If a scholar tries to stand out, he will have to pay a price.”

Wang Xuanqing missed his first attack and finally decided to kill him. He formed a strange seal with one hand, stepped forward and tapped Zhang Fan’s forehead.

“This is……”

Xiong Qianqiu was horrified to see that Zhang Fan’s soul was forcibly detained by Wang Xuanqing at this moment.

“Detain the God!”

“Save the people but not their lives.”

A smug smile appeared on Wang Xuanqing’s face. With this move, as long as he got close to the enemy, he would be invincible and could forcibly detain other people’s souls at will.

At this moment, in his eyes, Zhang Fan was nothing more than a toy that could be manipulated at will.

“Um!?”

However, the next moment, the smile on Wang Xuanqing’s face paused slightly, and he felt something was wrong.

He could usually restrain other people’s souls in an instant, but in front of him, he could only restrain a corner of Zhang Fan’s soul. He was like a huge monster hiding in the deep ocean. Even though he only restrained a corner, Wang Xuanqing already felt extremely heavy.

“What’s going on? Why is his soul so heavy?”

The smile on Wang Xuanqing’s face gradually faded. The so-called [Restricting the Soul] means using the physical body as a medium and the soul as a fulcrum to forcibly restrain the opponent’s soul.

However, at this moment, Wang Xuanqing only freed a corner and he felt powerless. Even his soul began to tremble, as if being severely oppressed by an invisible and powerful force.

“This…this is…”

Suddenly, Wang Xuanqing’s eyes widened. He finally saw the true face of Zhang Fan’s soul. It was a shadow, as if hidden in the darkness, endless and terrifying like an abyss.

“Is this a spirit? Is this his spirit? How can there be such a spirit in this world?”

There seemed to be a voice roaring in Wang Xuanqing’s heart. At this moment, he finally felt unprecedented fear. He wanted to pull himself away, but it was too late.

Rumble…

The almost hopeless crushing feeling came suddenly, as if the sky was falling and the earth was splitting apart, and cracks appeared in his soul in an instant.

“what……”

At this moment, Wang Xuanqing let out a shrill scream, blood flowed from his eyes, and he fell straight down, his breath as weak as a candle in the wind.

(End of this chapter)