This humble Taoist priest, Qianhe, begins his quest for immortality by slaying demons and monsters.

Chapter 131 About the New World, Zhong Bai's Pressure

What matter requires the Tenth Patriarch to come in person?
Zhong Bai's expression turned serious.

"Tenth Patriarch, please speak, your disciple is listening!"

Seeing how much Zhong Bai valued it, the Tenth Ancestor finally smiled with satisfaction.

"Don't be nervous, this is just an idea right now."

To cut to the chase, I'll keep this short.

You are aware that the spiritual energy of this world can no longer support cultivators' ascension. That is why we Maoshan have been heading towards the underworld for thousands of years.

However, the Maoshan sect in the celestial realm has been unable to replenish its ranks with fresh blood. The Three Mao Ancestors have spoken, urging us old folks in the underworld to find a solution as soon as possible.

Coincidentally, the Fourth Patriarch, the patriarch of Longhu Mountain, and the high-ranking officials of the underworld discovered a new world.

However, there are barriers between worlds that we cannot pass through; only those under one hundred years old can pass through those world barriers.

Zhong Bai probably understood by now.

"Tenth Patriarch, do you mean to let your disciple enter this world?"

The ten patriarchs of Maoshan nodded.

"That's right. The world we discovered is rich in spiritual energy, which is sufficient to support Maoshan disciples to cultivate to the point where they can ascend."

This also gives you a new option; serving in the underworld is ultimately just a last resort…

The Tenth Patriarch sighed as he said this.

Zhong Bai's brain was working at lightning speed.

"Tenth Ancestor, this disciple understands, this disciple is willing to go to the new world!"

"Haha, no rush, no rush. Anyone under 100 years old can enter. You're only 26 or 27, not even 30 yet. If your cultivation is stronger, your chances of surviving will be greater."

What I mean is, it's safer to enter after you've reached the Golden Core stage.

"Golden Core...!"

Zhong Bai suddenly felt the pressure.

"Yes, the Golden Elixir."

Pressure can be a motivator. We believe in you, after all, your situation is special, even the other patriarchs can't see through it, so breaking through to the Golden Core realm shouldn't be difficult."

"Zhong Bai understands!"

The tenth patriarch of Maoshan glanced at Zhong Bai with a complicated expression.

"There is only one matter. Remember, this matter has not yet been explained to the other Maoshan disciples. Just keep it in mind."

This is the seal of the Yang Realm Inspector. Unlike the bank manager, this is a legitimate seventh-rank Yin official. With this seal, you can open the gates of the underworld at any time and mobilize more than a hundred Yin soldiers.

This can be considered a help to you.

Furthermore, this seal is also considered a Golden Core spiritual treasure; you can refine and use it.

Zhong Bai respectfully accepted the seal. The moment he touched it, he felt its weight; the seemingly small seal probably weighed more than a thousand pounds.

"This disciple kowtows in gratitude to the Tenth Ancestor!"

"Alright, everything has been explained. You can leave the underworld now."

"Disciple retire!"

As Zhong Bai walked out of the hall, he saw that the messenger had been waiting for a long time. When he saw Zhong Bai come out, he came over with a big smile.

"Your Majesty the Inspector!"

Zhong Bai nodded in response.

"Let's go..."

"I understand the humble position!"

The messenger was only a ninth-rank underworld official, while Zhong Bai was now a seventh-rank inspector. Zhong Bai didn't find anything wrong with the messenger being called that. After leaving the Maoshan Lord's Mansion, it only took him half an hour to return to the mortal world.

When the gates of the underworld opened and Zhong Bai emerged, he saw that it was almost dawn.

"This night truly felt like a dream, but unfortunately it was real!"

Holding the seal of the Inspector of the Mortal Realm in his hand, Zhong Bai sighed softly. Sure enough, with great power comes great responsibility. As Zhong Bai's strength grew, this was all expected.

As soon as Zhong Bai entered the courtyard, he saw Si Mu staring at him with wide eyes.

"Senior Brother Four Eyes, what's going on?"

They grinned at each other.

"Junior Brother Qianhe, I saw it with my own eyes last night. Junior Brother actually went to the Underworld. Tell me quickly, Junior Brother, what is the reason for your trip to the Underworld?"

Zhong Bai unfolded the seal he was holding in his palm and said, "Senior Brother Simu, last night the Ancestor of the Underworld brought me to the Underworld to give me a position in the underworld."

Upon hearing about the duties in the underworld, their eyes lit up immediately.

"A job in the underworld is good!"
"Junior Brother Qianhe, what underworld post have you been granted?"

Seeing that Si Mu's thirst for knowledge was so strong, Zhong Bai simply changed the subject.

"Junior brother, I'm just a patrol officer in the mortal realm. By the way, besides me, Senior Brother Lin has also obtained a position in the underworld—the head of the Underworld Bank!"

Zhong Bai was just watching the spectacle when he obtained the Yin-Yang title of Four Eyes, but when Lin Fengjiao obtained the Yin-Yang title of Four Eyes, he was extremely envious.

"Bank manager? That's a great job. They say money can move mountains."

Some of the underworld's ghost officials can be bribed with money; I'm so envious.

Even so, Si Mu quickly understood why Lin Fengjiao was able to get this position.

"However, the position of manager of the Underworld Bank requires a meticulous mind. I wouldn't be able to do it. I can only say that Senior Brother Lin is the most suitable."

Zhong Bai agrees with this statement.

“Indeed, Senior Brother Lin is quite suitable for the position of bank manager. By the way, Senior Brother Simu, I have been bothering you for a whole day. It’s almost dawn, so I should be leaving now.”

Upon hearing that Zhong Bai was leaving, Simu was genuinely reluctant to let him go, but he did not try to stop him, as he was well aware of Zhong Bai's identity.

Maoshan Daoist, the law enforcement elder, and now the underworld's mortal patrol envoy, such a status, coupled with his Foundation Establishment True Person realm, means he cannot stay for long.

"Alas, Junior Brother Qianhe, you came and went in such a hurry, but I can understand."

Junior brother, remember to come visit often when you have time!

"Hahaha, I understand, senior brother. Farewell." Zhong Bai drew his spirit sword, leaped onto it, and rode away on his sword, leaving the Four Eyes Dojo in the blink of an eye.

On a cliff a few dozen miles from the Simu Dojo, Zhong Bai sat cross-legged.

He's under a lot of pressure right now, so he should hurry up and accumulate demon-slaying points to level up his cultivation to the Golden Core stage!

"I have 16,000 Demon Extermination Points. I wonder how much the Divine Firmament Five Thunder Technique at the Foundation Establishment stage consumes..."

Zhong Bai was uncertain, as this was the first time he had used Demon Extermination Points to cultivate the Divine Firmament Five Thunder Technique since breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

[Consume 10000 Demon Extermination Points to exchange for 10000 days of cultivation time for the Divine Firmament Five Thunder Technique]

The moment Zhong Bai consumed his demon-slaying points, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth within a radius of fifty miles surged toward him like a tide.

Compared to the Qi Refining realm, the scope has expanded, and naturally, Zhong Bai has refined more spiritual energy from heaven and earth.

Feeling his true energy rapidly increasing, Zhong Bai felt incredibly comfortable, both physically and mentally.

Like a whale swallowing its prey, Zhong Bai finally stopped his cheat-like cultivation once he had exhausted all his demon-slaying points.

Opening his eyes, Zhong Bai's eyes showed a hint of joy. The spiritual energy of heaven and earth within a radius of fifty miles had caused Zhong Bai's true essence to surge by about one-third. He estimated that thirty to fifty thousand demon-slaying points would be enough for Zhong Bai to enter the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment.

However, while feeling joyful, Zhong Bai also clearly felt the pressure on his physical body.

After reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, the amount of spiritual energy in heaven and earth increases, but the physical body's strength cannot keep up during the refining process.

"Physical strengthening is not something that can be achieved overnight; let's take it slowly."

Zhong Bai shook his head. At that moment, the sun was rising, and golden rays shone on Zhong Bai, making him shine brightly.

Riding on his spirit sword, Zhong Bai flew away.

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Jiuquan Town.

It has been almost four years since Zhong Bai left Jiuquan Town.

When Zhong Bai arrived at the gate of the small courtyard where he used to live, it was already early morning.

Standing outside the door, Zhong Bai immediately heard the sound of the door opening inside the courtyard.

Zhong Bai originally only stopped by Jiuquan Town for a visit, but now...

Knocking on the courtyard gate, one could hear footsteps approaching from within.

The courtyard gate opened, and Zhong Bai saw a woman wearing a cheongsam.

Zhong Bai recognized him at a glance.

"You are... Chunhua?"

Zhong Bai truly never expected that he would see Chunhua again, and Chunhua was equally stunned when she saw Zhong Bai.

"Sir? It's you!"

In an instant, Chunhua was overjoyed.

"Quickly, sir, please come in!"

Zhong Bai smiled as he entered the courtyard, glanced around, and saw that everything looked the same as before.

"Chunhua, why did you return to China?"

Several years ago, Zhong Bai had heard the head of the Yang family say that Chunhua and the others would need seven or eight years to study abroad.

Upon hearing this, Chunhua smiled faintly.

"Sir, Chunhua is slow-witted and learns things too slowly, unlike Xiahe."

So I came back, intending to establish a modern school in the provincial capital.

Zhong Bai understood immediately upon hearing this.

"I see. The modern school has fulfilled your dream."

Spring flowers smiled gently.

"Sir, you've lived these past few years without leaving a trace of time. By the way, Chunhua has heard a lot about your name, sir."

Everyone says you are a true immortal descended from Maoshan, and that any Eight Banner soldiers, demons, or evil spirits will only meet their demise if they encounter you, sir!

Upon hearing this, Zhong Bai couldn't help but chuckle: "It's all just rumors spread by people all over the world."

By the way, Chunhua, when you went to the provincial capital to set up a new-style school, did anyone give you a hard time?

Spring Flower shook her head.

"No one has made things difficult for you, sir. You are unaware that the southern provinces are no longer obeying the Qing government's orders, and the new-style schools are being neglected. Moreover, due to your connections, the Yang family has also invested in Chunhua's school."

Furthermore, since others also know that Chunhua once served as your maid, no one dares to target me.

It is said that even a minor official is inferior to a prime minister. Although Zhong Bai could not be considered a prime minister, his status as a Taoist priest of Maoshan and the deeds he left behind are significant.

Anyone who understands the relationship between Chunhua and Zhongbai would not risk targeting her; it's simply not worth it, and those powerful and influential people aren't stupid.

That's good.

Chunhua, this humble Taoist priest must be leaving…

Zhong Bai smiled, while Chunhua was stunned. Even though she knew that her master couldn't stay for long while passing by, this was still too short.

Reluctant to part, yet helpless.

"Yes, Chunhua understands. Please take care, sir!"

Zhong Bai smiled.

"Chunhua, remember to contact the Yang family if you need anything. By the way, Master Mao Xiaofang from Jiuquan Town is my senior brother. If you have any urgent matters that the Yang family can't handle, you can contact me through him."

Mao Xiaofang is considered Zhong Bai's senior brother and is the chief elder disciple of Tongyou Hall.

He was more than ten years older than Zhong Bai. Although they had never met, Zhong Bai understood his capabilities.

Most situations can be resolved.

If there's really no solution, you can find yourself through the Tongyou Hall.

After giving his instructions, Zhong Bai left the courtyard. He planned to meet with Mao Xiaofang...

This is the world after a million words; I guess it'll be like writing a ghost story.
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