609: Chapter 20 The Demon-Binding Sword Immortal

"I saw a wisp of blue-purple smoke, but I couldn't see it very clearly."

After staring at the Lock Demon Tower for two seconds, Jing Tian replied.

Meng Li, however, stated, "It is an evil spirit currently absorbing malevolent thoughts to strengthen itself."

Hearing both of their answers, especially Meng Li's, Pure Subtlety was somewhat surprised.

Elder Cang Gu, Elder You Xuan, and the other two felt even more strongly that compared to Jing Tian, Meng Li resembled a Divine Being Reincarnation more.

Immediately, Pure Subtlety asked Meng Li and Jing Tian again, "If I asked you to devise a method to move that thing from the tower into the box, what would you do?"

Jing Tian frowned, "You all are so powerful yet you have no way to deal with it, what method could I possibly have?"

Saying this, he looked towards Meng Li.

Meng Li pondered briefly, then extended his hand toward the not-yet-matured Evil Sword Immortal inside the Lock Demon Tower, attempting to activate Restraining Spirits and Dispatching Generals. To his surprise, it actually worked.

Thus, he restrained it and issued the command, "Come out."

Immediately following, under the astonished gazes of Pure Subtlety and Elder He Yang and the other three, the Evil Sword Immortal, still in the form of blue-purple smoke, rapidly shrank its volume and obediently flew out of the Lock Demon Tower.

Subsequently, Meng Li pointed toward the ancient sealed box that Pure Subtlety had opened at the opportune moment, saying, "Go in."

The Evil Sword Immortal instantly transformed into a streak of light and flew into the box.

Pure Subtlety and the Elders He Yang and the others immediately imposed a Seal upon the Evil Sword Immortal, locking the box for a secondary Seal.

With the task completed, Elder He Yang, Elder Cang Gu, and the other three looked toward Pure Subtlety in unison, their gazes conveying inquiry.

Was this really not a mistake?

Pure Subtlety did not respond, but in his heart, he was also feeling uncertain.

Regarding the matter of the Evil Sword Immortal and Jing Tian, he had calculated many times and could be one hundred percent certain that Jing Tian was Feipeng Reincarnation, who could help them take the Evil Sword Immortal to the Heavenly Realm to be destroyed.

Conversely, Meng Li, both the person himself and matters related to him, left no trace in his previous calculations, as if he had materialized out of thin air.

However, based on the current known situation, Meng Li's appearance seemed to be a good thing rather than a bad one.

Thinking of this, Pure Subtlety did not investigate further.

After all, human effort has its limits, the Heavenly Dao is unpredictable, and divination cannot cover everything.

Thereafter, the group returned to Wuji Pavilion together.

Upon arriving at Wuji Pavilion, Pure Subtlety asked Jing Tian and Meng Li to wait briefly, then Elder He Yang, Elder Cang Gu, and the others sat cross-legged around the ancient sealed box, beginning to chant incantations and perform spells to further weaken and suppress the Evil Sword Immortal inside the ancient box, ensuring it would be difficult for it to cause trouble or escape later.

The Evil Sword Immortal sensed this and immediately resisted fiercely, shouting, "Let me out!" while manifesting apocalyptic visions to disturb the minds of the Shushan Five Elders.

However, before the Shushan Five Elders could react, Jing Tian became annoyed first.

He impatiently shouted, "Shut up, be quiet!"

The Evil Sword Immortal instantly quieted down.

Jing Tian was slightly surprised, then seemed to realize something. He picked up a burning candle and shouted at it, "Shut up, be quiet!"

The candle immediately extinguished.

Seeing this, Jing Tian seemed to have an epiphany.

Once the Evil Sword Immortal quieted down, the Shushan Five Elders quickly finished casting their spells, withdrew their power together, and then looked at Jing Tian with surprise.

Elder He Yang, Elder Cang Gu, and the other two vaguely understood.

Meng Li was unfathomable, and this Jing Tian was equally extraordinary.

At this moment, Jing Tian spoke, "I have seen those visions before."

Pure Subtlety immediately asked, "Really? Child."

Jing Tian replied, "Really."

"Where?" Pure Subtlety pressed.

Jing Tian pouted, "At a swindler's place. He showed me a painting, claiming it was the Human Realm three hundred days from now."

"What else did he say?" Pure Subtlety followed up.

Jing Tian hesitated for a moment, scratched his head, and replied somewhat guiltily, "He said I was some kind of Savior who would save all living beings."

"And then what?"

"Then?" Jing Tian muttered angrily, "Then he snatched my jade pendant! Which made it impossible for me to even fulfill my wish to make amends with Elder Brother Meng."

Saying this, he paused briefly and looked at Meng Li, "Fortunately, I met Elder Brother Meng. Otherwise, I'm afraid I would have become poorer and poorer, unable to turn my life around."

Immediately afterward, Jing Tian seemed to recall something and changed the subject, "Speaking of which, that person also knows Sword Flight Technique. Could he be working with you all?"

Pure Subtlety smiled and shook his head, "Child, I do not know the mysterious person you speak of, nor did I send anyone to steal your jade pendant. However, I can conclude that he should be able to foresee the future, which is why he specifically sought you out to save the world."

"In other words, it is very possible that you will become the Savior in the future."

"Really?" Upon hearing this, Jing Tian asked, then without waiting for a response, he said, "Whether it's true or false, I'll just take it as you flattering me."

With that, he stopped pursuing the matter of the stolen jade pendant and instead stared at the ancient sealed box, asking, "What exactly is this thing inside?"

Pure Subtlety said, "It is related to a story. Since the founding of the Shushan sect, its purpose has been to protect the beings of the Human Realm..."

In less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Pure Subtlety recounted the origin of the Evil Sword Immortal.

Simply put, twenty-five years ago, the Monster Realm and the Evil Spirit Realm invaded the Human Realm together. Shushan's power was insufficient to cope.

To protect the Human Realm, the Shushan Five Elders simultaneously cultivated the forbidden technique, Pure Subtlety Law, to expel malevolent thoughts, greatly increasing their cultivation and successfully repelling the invasion of the Monster Realm and the Evil Spirit Realm.

The Evil Sword Immortal was thus born.

The Shushan Five Elders could not eliminate it, nor did they have the face to publicize it or ask others for help, so they had to imprison it in the Lock Demon Tower.

Unexpectedly, this action instead nourished the Evil Sword Immortal, allowing it to grow rapidly.

To this day, the Shushan Five Elders could not even manage to bring it out of the tower.

Jing Tian was greatly astonished after listening.

Meng Li also showed an appropriate degree of surprise.

Then, Pure Subtlety said to Jing Tian, "Child, the second thing I ask of you is to take what is in this box to the Heavenly Realm, purify it with the purest water from the Heavenly Pool among the Six Realms, and avert a great catastrophe for the Human Realm."

Jing Tian frowned, "Are you kidding? This thing is so powerful, and you want me to escort it? What if it kills me halfway?"

"You all should find someone else, like Elder Brother Meng."

"He not only dealt with the previous Red-Haired Demon, but he also handled the thing in the box with ease just now. He is much more suitable than me."

Pure Subtlety's eyes shifted slightly, and he took the opportunity to look at Meng Li, smiling as he asked, "Young friend Meng, are you willing to accept this commission?"

Meng Li replied, "I currently have no other matters. Making this trip would not be an issue, but I have one condition."

"Please state it."

"I am a cultivator, following a path of drawing from diverse sources. I wish to peruse the many ancient texts of Shushan to gain some insight."

When this request was made, Elder He Yang, Elder Cang Gu, and the other two all frowned, looking hesitant.

Pure Subtlety pondered briefly and replied, "That is acceptable, but I hope you, young friend, will not divulge the methods of Shushan to outsiders."

"Naturally."

"Then it is settled. I will have someone take you to the Scripture Pavilion shortly."

"Good."

With Meng Li's terms settled, Pure Subtlety looked back at Jing Tian, "Child, what about you?"

"Me?" Jing Tian pointed to himself, confused, "Isn't Elder Brother Meng going? Why am I involved again?"

"Follow me and you will know."

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