Looking at the Maoshan leader's token that Shi Jian took out, it was naturally difficult for Yan Chixia, a casual cultivator, to understand the meaning behind the token.

At this moment, Yan Chixia only felt his heart tremble violently.

Nascent Soul Demon Emperor, this is a height that Yan Chixia dared not even imagine. If he really faced such a Nascent Soul Demon Emperor, Yan Chixia knew that he would not have any confidence in winning.

And the stone in front of him...

Although his cultivation was much stronger than his own, he was not a cultivator at the Nascent Soul stage after all. The result of staying behind would be a risk of death.

Thinking of this, Yan Chixia became a little hesitant. Looking at Shi Jian's calm expression, Yan Chixia finally sighed.

"Hey!

Daoist friend, as long as the green mountains remain, there will be no shortage of firewood. This Black Mountain Old Monster may not necessarily destroy the entire Guobei County. Daoist friend, there is really no need for you to stay..."

Shi Jian understood this too.
But Shi Jian was unwilling to leave the lives of the people of Guobei County to fate. Although he might not be a match for the Nascent Soul Demon Emperor, if they really fought to the death, the Nascent Soul Demon Emperor from the underworld might not end up in an advantage. Even if Shi Jian fought to the death and severely damaged the Black Mountain Old Demon, there would be absolutely no problem!
Therefore, he was unwilling to leave, and would not leave.

"Friend Yan, I understand, but I have made up my mind and will not change it!"

At this moment, Nie Xiaoqian, who had been silent, became unwilling. To be honest, she was unwilling to follow the bearded man Yan Chixia to leave Shijian and Lanruo Temple.

Although Yan Chixia agreed on the surface, Nie Xiaoqian was still worried that if she left Shi Jian's protection, her future fate would most likely be even more miserable.

Therefore, rather than embarking on an unknown road of no return, it is better to follow Shi Jian to deal with the Black Mountain Demon. There are dead ends on both sides, and Nie Xiaoqian wants to take a gamble.

"Do not!

True Lord, Xiao Qian is unwilling to leave Lanruo Temple and unwilling to leave True Lord. Xiao Qian has said that from now on, she will accept True Lord's command for eternity, so how can she run away when facing the enemy?
Please let Xiaoqian stay!"

Hearing this, Shi Jian looked at Nie Xiaoqian in surprise. It seemed that Nie Xiaoqian was more cautious than he thought.

He didn't force it. Although Shi Jian couldn't kill the Black Mountain Demon, he didn't stay here to seek death.

"Forget it, since you don't want to, Xiaoqian, then just stay with me..."

After saying that, Shi Jian took out the Judge's Seal of the Yang World. This seal was not only a symbol of identity, but also contained a space inside, which was perfect for accommodating Nie Xiaoqian. At the same time, the seal could cut off all of Nie Xiaoqian's aura. Even the Black Mountain Old Demon, as the Nascent Soul Demon Emperor, would not be able to find any trace of Nie Xiaoqian.

"Xiao Qian, come in..."

As he spoke, Shi Jian sacrificed the seal of the judge of the mortal world. In an instant, a pure yin energy pulled Nie Xiaoqian into the seal space.

At this moment, Yan Chixia looked at Shi Jian's seal in disbelief, as if he was looking at a monster.

"Daoyou...you?

Is this the official seal of the underworld?

Hasn’t the underworld already…”

Yan Chixia was dumbfounded, but he was even more in awe of Shi Jian's identity. In his opinion, although the underworld had long disappeared, Maoshan was one of the five Taoist palaces in the world after all, so it was normal for it to have these stocks of the underworld.

Sighing secretly, Yan Chixia now understood what a famous and upright sect really meant. No wonder the last words of the Shushan elder were for him to return to Shushan...

"Fellow Daoist, it's getting late. The Black Mountain Old Demon is likely to descend upon Lanruo Temple tonight. Fellow Daoist, you should take Miss Fu away quickly!"

Yan Chixia nodded.

"Does that scholar want to be taken away with us?"

Suddenly, Yan Chixia asked about Ning Caichen's situation. After all, in Lanruo Temple, in addition to the heir Fu Qingfeng, there was also Ning Caichen, an ordinary scholar.

If Ning Caichen really was allowed to stay, he would almost certainly die. Yan Chixia didn't know why he asked this question.

But Shi Jian's mouth twitched. Although Shi Jian did not personally eliminate Ning Caichen, a scholar who lived in a dream, it was still too much pressure for Yan Chixia to take such a burden with him.

“Forget about that scholar. Once he entered Lanruo Temple, he was destined to have this disaster.

Neither you nor I are great saints. I can stay and deal with the Black Mountain Old Monster for the sake of the people of Guobei County, but this scholar...

After all, it has nothing to do with me, so I will just let it fend for itself."

Yan Chixia felt helpless when he heard Shi Jian's words. He also understood that Shi Jian was doing this for his own good. It would be too much pressure to bring such a burden with him. It would be better to keep the other person. After all, as Shi Jian said, it was this scholar who wanted to come to Lanruo Temple himself.

Fu Qingfeng and Shi Jian have a close relationship, and Fu Qingfeng has inherited his heritage, so Yan Chixia and Shi Jian will naturally try their best to protect each other's safety.

But who is Ning Caichen?
There is nothing wrong with Taoism’s great love, but it is not really indiscriminate love. Fate is of vital importance.

After hearing this, Yan Chixia did not say anything more. After all, those who understood this matter would understand.

"Hey, fellow Taoist, since you have made up your mind, I will not persuade you any further. I have a copy of the Diamond Sutra here, which is a treasure bestowed by the senior who taught me the method of cultivation.

I hope I can help fellow Taoists..."

After saying this, Yan Chixia did not hesitate and directly took out the Diamond Sutra from his arms and handed it to Shi Jian.

Shi Jian was a little curious, because in the original book, this thing gave the Black Mountain Demon a heavy blow!
After taking the Diamond Sutra, Shi Jian's expression became strange. Yan Chixia was a casual cultivator and knew little about Buddhism, but Shi Jian was different. He knew all the methods of Buddhism very well.

At just the moment of coming into contact with the Diamond Sutra, Shi Jian sensed the breath fluctuations retained by the Buddhist monks. When he opened the Diamond Sutra, Shi Jian was completely surprised.

"The relics of the Yuanying monk are written in powder!"

That’s right, this Diamond Sutra was written by a Buddhist monk in the Nascent Soul stage using his own bone relics ground into powder.

The Buddhist divine light contained in it is simply tailor-made for evil creatures like the Black Mountain Demon.

No wonder the original novel dealt a heavy blow to a Nascent Soul Ghost Emperor like the Black Mountain Old Demon.

There is no way, we can only say that the Black Mountain Old Demon was too confident and actually revealed his true form in the underworld, and as a result he encountered the Diamond Sutra.

Looking at the Diamond Sutra in his hand, Shi Jian has made his own decision. If the Black Mountain Old Demon really dares to come to the world of the living in his true form, Shi Jian will definitely teach him a lesson!

But if the real body had not descended, a clone would probably only be at most half a step into the Nascent Soul stage. Even without the Diamond Sutra, Shi Jian could kill a clone that was half a step into the Nascent Soul stage with his own strength.

It can be said that at this moment Shi Jian truly has the confidence to face the Black Mountain Demon!
"Hahaha, Fellow Daoist Yan, this Diamond Sutra is like timely rain. Hehe, that Black Mountain Old Demon may have something to worry about this time!"

Shi Jian did not explain too much. The faint smile on the corner of his mouth made Yan Chixia think that this was Shi Jian's last madness before facing the Black Mountain Demon.

"Hey, Fellow Daoist Shi Jian, I know you will not leave Lanruo Temple or Guobei County, so this is all I can do.

Fellow Taoist Miss Fu, please rest assured that I will take her away from Guobei County safely.

As for this Maoshan token, you should keep it yourself..."

Yan Chixia was not stupid. Even though this token was a symbol of his status in Maoshan, if something happened to Shi Jian, and he foolishly took the token to Maoshan, he would most likely be regarded as the culprit and easily killed by Maoshan in anger. After all...

No one can explain Shi Jian's life or death. Can Yan Chixia explain it alone?
At this moment, Shi Jian had the Diamond Sutra in his hand and no longer had any worries. It was fine if Yan Chixia was unwilling to take his master token and leave, and he would not force him.

"It doesn't matter. Since Fellow Daoist Yan has made up his mind, please act quickly!"

Yan Chixia nodded. It was a very clear choice to take Fu Qingfeng away from Lanruo Temple, this place of trouble, as soon as possible before the Black Mountain Old Demon arrived!

"In that case, Fellow Daoist Shi Jian, we will meet again later!"

After saying that, Yan Chixia flew towards Lanruo Temple.

Shi Jian, on the other hand, took out some silver and even gold talismans and began to set up the formation.

When facing a Nascent Soul Ghost Emperor, it is always better to be well prepared. Shi Jian understands this.

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Here, Shi Jian was busy setting up the formation.

Inside Lanruo Temple, when Yan Chixia told Fu Qingfeng that he should leave Lanruo Temple as soon as possible, Fu Qingfeng refused as expected.

"Master Yan, can you tell me whether Master Shi will also leave Lanruo Temple?"

Fu Qingfeng asked anxiously, and Yan Chixia could tell at a glance that if he told her the whole truth, this girl Fu Qingfeng would definitely not follow him out of Lanruo Temple.

With a tremor in his heart, Yan Chixia decided to tell a lie...

"Miss Qingfeng, don't worry. Daoist Fellow Shi Jian has already left Lanruo Temple after killing the tree monster, and plans to return to Maoshan to avoid the Black Mountain Monster.

As one of the five palaces of Taoism, Maoshan even has a great cultivator at the level of Yuanshen in charge!

The Black Mountain Old Demon will not threaten the safety of Daoist Fellow Shi Jian. As independent cultivators, we should leave Lanruo Temple as soon as possible."

Fu Qingfeng was a little confused. She knew that Shi Jian came from Maoshan, but she was skeptical about the fact that Shi Jian had already left Lanruo Temple.

However, Fu Qingfeng still trusts Yan Chixia as a person. They are both the successors of that predecessor. To some extent, they are fellow brothers and sisters or master and apprentice.

Yan Chixia will not harm her...

“Is that so…

If I return to Mount Mao, won’t it be difficult for me to see Master Shi again in the future?”

Fu Qingfeng murmured to himself, but Yan Chixia was unwilling to delay any further.

"Oh, Miss Qingfeng, don't think too much. When you reach the Nascent Soul stage in the future, going to Mount Mao will just be a matter of extra steps.

Sooner or later I will be able to meet Fellow Daoist Shi Jian.

Now, let’s hurry up and leave Lanruo Temple!”

After saying that, the Xuanyuan Sword in Yan Chixia's hand came out. Although it was a replica, it was also very powerful. It was the lifeblood of the Shushan Yuanying sword cultivator. His sword-flying technique was superb.

"Qingfeng, come up!"

When his name was called, Fu Qingfeng somehow tapped his toes and his body suddenly fell on the flying sword. In an instant, the sword light flashed through the void like a meteor and disappeared within the scope of Lanruo Temple in a flash.

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The city of the dead in the underworld.

As a place occupied by the Black Mountain Old Demon, when the Black Mountain Old Demon's spiritual consciousness that possessed the body of the tree demon escaped to the underworld, the Black Mountain Old Demon's face became terrifyingly gloomy.

He took great pains to attach a wisp of his spiritual consciousness to the base of the tree demon's body.

He was just waiting to go to Lanruo Temple to devour the tree demon, but he never expected that Cheng Yaojin would appear halfway and kill the tree demon in advance.

This made the Black Mountain Demon extremely angry.

“Damn you, mortal cultivator! Even if I cannot move my body easily, I am still the master of this Wrongful Death City. How can I tolerate a mortal cultivator who dares to delay my good deeds?

And Xiaoqian, you have a very yin body. If you dare to resist, I will catch you and make you suffer a fate worse than death!"

The angry voice resounded throughout the entire City of the Dead. Countless wandering ghosts raised their heads stiffly and looked at the mighty force mixed with ghostly and demonic energy in the void. In an instant, the ghosts knelt down trembling.

Inside the City of the Dead, as the Black Mountain Old Demon's body shook slightly, the passage to the world of the living opened. Then, a stream of black smoke quietly left the passage and headed straight for the world of the living!

Lanruo Temple.

Shi Jian was completely focused at this moment, sitting cross-legged in the air.

This was Shi Jian's first real practice since coming to this world.

While the Black Mountain Old Demon has not yet arrived, Shi Jian thought of filling up some of his true energy if possible.

Ever since his cultivation broke through to the peak of the Golden Core stage and the Nascent Soul embryo began to be nurtured within the Golden Core, Shi Jian's Dantian has never been filled with true essence.

There was no way. It was not that he didn't want to, but the zombie world simply could not supply enough spiritual energy.

But this world is different. With such rich spiritual energy of heaven and earth, Shi Jian is sure that he can break through to the Nascent Soul stage within three years!

At this moment, the Three Flowers and Five Qis Returning to the Origin Art was performed at full speed without any hesitation.

With Lanruo Temple as the center, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth within a radius of dozens of miles seemed to be drawn by the gods, rushing towards Lanruo Temple where Shi Jian was with the momentum of a violent storm.

In an instant, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth formed a vortex in the void above Shi Jian's head. The endless flow of spiritual energy of heaven and earth was so thick that it was almost liquefied.

Even occasionally a few drops of spiritual liquid would fall, dripping onto the ground and onto the grass, causing the grass to sway and grow wildly!
As the master of this tide of spiritual energy of heaven and earth, the countless spiritual energy of heaven and earth in Shi Jian's dantian was refined into pure true essence by Shi Jian, which after being compressed continuously replenished the Nascent Soul embryo in the golden elixir.

In just a stick of incense, the Nascent Soul embryo in Shi Jian's golden elixir seemed to have life. It began to shake and began to take shape at an accelerated pace!
More true energy is used to replenish the other deficiencies in the Dantian, and even the thunder bead gets a share at this moment.

For a moment, Shi Jian's every breathing became subtle and full of confidence!

Until a gust of cold wind blew, all the spiritual energy of heaven and earth scattered everywhere under this cold wind, and Shi Jian slowly opened his eyes, stood up, with a strong fighting spirit rising to the sky.

"Black Mountain Old Demon, half a step into the Nascent Soul stage...!"

(End of this chapter)