Crafting an Immortal Race with Daily Hexagrams

Chapter 618 - 245: Battle at Jianan Temple

"Fellow Daoist Shen, Master Shu has some advice."

Noticing the flash of murderous intent in Shen Chongming’s eyes, Old Man Jin pondered briefly, then spoke with a grave expression: "The current strength of the Shen Family may indeed be formidable, but..."

"But when doing things, one must leave a margin, Jianan Temple is not as simple as you think."

"Master Shu is not at liberty to disclose too much detail."

After saying this, he cupped his hands towards Shen Chongming and Luo Yao, then left.

Watching Old Man Jin’s figure recede into the distance, Luo Yao turned to Shen Chongming and asked, "What is the Shen Family planning this time?"

A deep contemplation appeared in Shen Chongming’s eyes, then he said solemnly, "Revenge for grievances, retaliation for enmity."

"Regardless of what is behind Jianan Temple, this great harvest, Monk Hui Kong must die!"

After a slight pause, he cupped his hands towards Luo Yao and said, "Senior, I will go back to make preparations. After the last attack by my third uncle, Fushan Country lost some strong practitioners and urgently transferred some from the Southern Border. Luoxia Mountain needs to be cautious as well."

After the two parted ways, Shen Chongming returned to Yunshui City.

In the manor’s side room, Shen Yuan and Shen Wenxing were already waiting.

"Grandfather, Father."

Upon entering the room, Shen Chongming slightly cupped his hands and then sat down.

"How did it go?"

Shen Wenxing looked over, speaking solemnly.

Shen Chongming took a sip of tea and smiled lightly, "Everything can proceed as planned."

"However..."

He recounted Old Man Jin’s words to his grandfather and father on his way back.

"Celestial Sandalwood Mountain must know something; I think Old Man Jin’s words cannot be ignored."

After hearing this, a hint of contemplation flashed across Shen Yuan’s eyes, followed by a snort, "Rebirth through borrowed womb... just a bunch of old immortals in hiding."

After pondering for a moment more, he continued, "Go ahead and do what you need to, nothing will go wrong."

Hearing this, Shen Wenxing stood up and cupped his hands, saying, "In that case, I’ll leave the family’s affairs to Father and Wen’an for the time being."

Shen Wen’an’s cultivation has already reached the Golden Core Sword Immortal Realm; clearly, he cannot take action in this great harvest.

The main force of the Shen Family became Shen Wenxing, his son, and Xu Zhan.

Among the three, especially Xu Zhan, his strength has reached the peak of the Fourth Realm of Body Cultivation, equivalent to the Half-Step Golden Core Realm.

This time facing Jianan Temple, it is believed they will give those bald monks a surprise.

"Go ahead."

Shen Yuan slowly stood up, gazing out the window with his hands behind his back.

He had thoroughly deduced this great harvest long ago, ensuring there would be no dangers.

Therefore, no matter what happens, the Shen Family will surely not suffer a loss.

...

Following the orders, the three armies quickly left Yunshui City towards the border of their jurisdiction near Xingyang City.

Xingyang is the only place under the Shen Family’s rule bordering Jianan Temple.

With this great harvest, since they took the initiative to confront Jianan Temple, the Shen Family certainly wouldn’t choose to be on the defensive.

Outside Xingyang City, a mighty army of cultivators approached in a vast wave.

Before many cultivators, three figures stood on a small hill.

"Master, let me handle the central path attack on the Zhili Imperial City."

"You and Senior Brother can flank from either side to hold off Jianan Temple’s forces."

With increased strength, Xu Zhan was brimming with confidence.

Upon hearing this, Shen Wenxing looked at him solemnly and said, "Make sure you are not overconfident, kid."

"Jianan Temple is notoriously troublesome; their Buddhist cultivation methods are strange. If you underestimate them, the consequences are unimaginable."

Shen Chongming added from the side.

"Jianan Temple’s Buddhist cultivators excel in both magic and physical training, making them formidable opponents."

"Some of their mages also possess techniques to manipulate karma, leaving us defenseless."

"Moreover, the ’Seed of Destiny Transformation Scripture’ is extremely peculiar."

"Last time, when Luoxia Mountain faced Jianan Temple, thousands of disciples fell victim to the ’Seed of Destiny Transformation Scripture.’ Although some were barely saved, their Dao hearts were damaged, meaning their future path of cultivation was effectively severed."

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhan’s relaxed demeanor immediately stiffened, nodding earnestly, "I will heed Master and Senior Brother’s teachings."

"Rest assured, I will protect my subordinates this time."

Hearing this, Shen Chongming nodded, "In that case, the task of directly hitting Zhili Imperial City is entrusted to you and the clan’s Body Cultivators."

"Remember, the primary objective of this operation is to kill Monk Hui Kong."

"The old bald donkey had an eye shot out by Senior Brother, so he’s easy to identify."

Xu Zhan gripped his White Bone Long Spear tightly, nodded significantly, then turned and waved a rallying call.

"Body Cultivators, follow me into battle!"

As his voice fell, the thousands of body cultivators filled with lively Qi Blood Power beneath the hill immediately raised their arms and charged forward with Xu Zhan!

Just as Shen Wenxing mentioned, cultivating ’Nine Fiends Gathering Body Technique’ in its initial stages is easier than ’Azure Dragon Force.’

The body cultivators under the Shen Family, upon acquiring Lu Zhiyuan’s ’Self-Examination Book,’ almost all switched to ’Nine Fiends Gathering Body Technique,’ significantly improving their strength.

More than three thousand body cultivators gathered together, charging forward, their dense killing aura intermingled with Qi Blood Power, forming a bloody cloud, pressing forth.

"Father, you should take a group and head north with the Snow Wolf King."

"I’ve had people investigate, and Jianan Temple doesn’t seem to have placed much power over there."

"I’ll head south with Golden Toad and the others."

Upon hearing this, Shen Wenxing did not say much more.

Among the three, his strength indeed does not match up to his son and apprentice, and now is not the time for heroics.

"Be careful in everything, do not act rashly."

"If things become untenable, retreat for now. Revenge need not be immediate."

After advising them, Shen Wenxing led over a thousand cultivators towards the northeast.