The True Lord has arrived

Chapter 56 Because of My Transformation
Zhou Yan raised his hand, and the talisman was thrown out, swirling and changing in the air. The Taoist spirit paused for a moment, and then suddenly spread out.

Zhou Yan clearly did not use this talisman according to its original usage.

However, this talisman unleashed far greater power than when it was used as a weapon to slay demons. A pure aura spread rapidly outwards from Zhou Yan, and the evil aura in the room was first absorbed by the gourd and then suppressed by Mu Degong.

In an instant, the air became clear and bright.

Under the divine charm that represents the determination of Yin and Yang and the unity of the Great Dao.

The filthy, mutated parts of the old Kitchen God slowly crumbled away, but his very essence had been distorted. Although Zhou Yan's talisman did not kill him through attack, it still managed to extinguish his life.

However, the actions of the Qingmingfangzhu's subordinates were too cruel. When the distorted and abnormal parts of the spirit were wiped away, the remaining things were no longer enough to support the spirit of the Kitchen God.

He returned to his original form, a kind-faced old man.

It looks exactly like the one in the portrait.

He said gently, "Thank you, my lord..."

As Zhou Yan watched the Kitchen God's body gradually blur and emit a faint, ethereal glow, the Kitchen God noticed Zhou Yan's regret and chuckled softly, "My lord, there's no need for this. I was able to see these things even in my final moments."

"It's already so good that we can still see their things at the last moment."

"Thank you for taking them home."

Zhou Yan said, "Hmm."

"I agreed to him, and I also agreed to myself."

Zhou Yan watched the dissipating spiritual energy, and heard the malevolent aura outside, as the monsters chopped at tree roots, trying to break in. He exhaled and asked in his heart, "Zichuan, do you know the Taoist Rebirth Mantra?"

The tiger demon's [Ghost Control] is an innate supernatural ability.

It is even more ingenious than the methods of some unorthodox Taoist priests, as it allows for telepathic communication.

Yin Zichuan was startled. Upon hearing this, he said:
"Oh, I understand."

Zhou Yan thought to himself, "Tell me."

Yin Zichuan sensed the atmosphere. The scholar, who had always been a chatterbox, spoke without uttering a single word this time. Zhou Yan started a spell and looked at the Kitchen God spirit, who was holding the contents of the bundle and slowly walking away.

Zhou Yan said, "By imperial decree, your lonely soul is exorcised."

"All ghosts and demons, all living beings are blessed."

hum! ! !
The mountain god's edict emitted a stream of light. Because of the existence of the First-Class Duke of Mount Tai, the mountain god himself represented certain netherworld characteristics. Zhou Yan was unaware of these things; he simply hoped to do something.

However, the so-called original Dharma is nothing more than a thought in the mind.

Therefore, the Book of Changes says, "Through feeling, one achieves understanding."

Zhou Yan's voice was calm. This was the first time he had recited this Taoist mantra for the purpose of rebirth. When reciting Taoist scriptures, the young man's expression was cold and fierce when he was slaying monsters, and there was even a fierce look in his eyes. However, he had a cool and aloof temperament.

"Those with heads rise, those without heads ascend."

"Soldiers and knives, drowning and hanging by ropes."

The Kitchen God's spirit slowly moved forward, his body gradually dissipating, but within the faint light emanating from his spirit, a figure could be vaguely seen. Zhou Yan saw the woman smiling, saw her daughter, and saw the child.

Upon seeing the honest and kind-hearted Zhang Shoutian, the Kitchen God's spirit finally sided with them and was finally 'noticed'. The old man wore a satisfied smile.

As if a series of images were appearing before Zhou Yan's eyes, a young and strong man was smiling as he painted a brand-new picture of the Kitchen God. He looked at the painting with satisfaction, turned around, and embraced his wife who was holding the baby.

The ink in his hand fell to the ground, and the ink spread, turning the baby into a child.

They tiptoed and smeared wine and sugar on the Kitchen God's lips.

As the child grew up, she smeared wine and sugar on the Kitchen God's mouth while holding her younger sister. Then, the little girl grew up, became beautiful and energetic. As she was taking care of the kittens by the roadside, a scholar on horseback passed by.

They met, the woman got married, the image of the Kitchen God gradually yellowed and the edges curled up, the married woman returned to visit her relatives, she was still holding a little baby in her arms, she smiled and held the little baby high.

The tender little hand wiped across the corner of the Kitchen God's mouth.

People are talking and laughing.

The Kitchen God's shrine shines with divine light, protecting the home and bestowing good fortune. Sincere prayers offered morning and evening ensure a long and prosperous life with the continuous flow of incense.

The voice grew more and more distant, and the smile grew increasingly blurry.

when--

His body dissipated, and the contents of his bundle scattered on the ground.

The rag doll and the wooden sword leaned against each other, the blood-stained copper coin spun on the ground and finally landed on these things, while the boy's clear voice accompanied this unattainable dream until it finally fell away.

"May all those who have been saved be reborn in a better realm..."

"I command you to be saved." "Hurry, hurry, let us be reborn."

The Kitchen God's spirit completely dissipated. In the end, he looked at Zhou Yan and seemed to realize that this extraordinary young man who rushed in was essentially just a human who had not yet become a Xuan Guan (a high-ranking official in the Chinese cosmology).

A satisfied murmur faded away.

Even when tortured or guided, they still murmur contentedly.

'As expected, my lord.'

"Humans are truly wonderful and warm-hearted creatures..."

Zhou Yan stretched out his hand and watched the spiritual light disappear from his fingers. In his mind, the jade scroll turned and finally stopped on a certain page, where a picture slowly appeared.

This jade book contains no demons, monsters, or mythical tales.

It was just a warm home, with the table laden with festive treats and a portrait of the Kitchen God hanging on the wall, his smile warm and friendly.

The light faded, and the jade talisman set the law.

Zhou Yan's expression was serene as he sensed the brand-new jade talisman.

This is the story he witnessed, and because of his existence, it has become the Dharma.

It was his destiny with this world.

The old earth god Mu Degong was dumbfounded. Having lived for so long, he naturally knew that Zhou Yan had just recited the Taoist Rebirth Mantra. However, although the incantation was the same, the effects were worlds apart.

This mantra for rebirth in the Pure Land can be recited by ordinary Taoist priests and high-ranking Taoist priests; it is the same thing, but the effect is completely different depending on who recites it.

Zhou Yan had not received any ordination from the Taoist school.

In other words, they were not following the lineage of Taoism.

Theoretically, reading it is useless.

However, when Zhou Yan was reciting it, the Taoist spirit of Yin and Yang flowing was extremely clear. This was not based on the law, but on the original heart of the Taoist lineage that walked in the mortal world to slay demons and eliminate evil.

The clear energy flowed, but the old earth, which had held on for so long, finally couldn't take it anymore.

As the malevolent aura dissipated and the spirit of the Kitchen God vanished, the barrier formed by the tree roots shattered and slowly fell away. The monster outside grinned and pounced in, saying, "Good, good, good!"

"There is still one……"

Zhou Yan exhaled a breath of stale air, gripped his sword, and spun around.

The faint regret he felt earlier, and the anger that grew in his heart after witnessing the whole story, made him grip the sword, and the sword also witnessed everything that Zhou Yan had just done.

As he gripped the sword, a clearer and more resonant sword cry erupted than ever before.

His refined Taoist demeanor vanished in an instant, replaced by the fierce sharpness of a warrior.

The sword rang out, creating a fierce wind.

Then, he chopped down with all his might.

It embedded itself firmly into the head of the monster that lunged in. With a crack, the monster's knees buckled, and it fell to its knees, twisting and breaking. The once warm eyes of the boy were now filled with murderous intent.

"You son of a bitch"

"Give it to me—"

"die!!!"

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Meanwhile, another group of monsters had rushed to the old land. The spirit of all things, although it has all sorts of incredible abilities, is not very good at cultivation, lacks strength, and is not good at fighting.

Its main strength is its ability to hide.

Now this old local can't hide anymore, he's come out into the open.

They had a thousand ways to drag this local deity out and send him to the Qingming Pavilion Master, but this time when they went there, they found that there were still some people there, including three fox spirits and a little child squatting there playing.

There was also a guy with one arm missing and one eye blind.

Haha, nothing to fear!
There's nothing to fear!
The lord's reward is right before my eyes.

As they thought this, they grinned and charged forward, fueled by their demonic energy. Then they saw the one-armed man, missing an eye, calmly take a half-step forward, his remaining left arm and palm pressing against the hilt of the knife, pushing it away an inch.

The deep clang of the blade slowly spread out.

(End of this chapter)