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Chapter 71 "The Physical Form" (Seeking first-day subscriptions!)

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"A wisp of yin energy was dispelled from the small wooden house by the yin-dispelling talisman, and in an instant it was absorbed by the two yin-gathering talismans I had placed earlier."

At the same time, Yue Na, who had been locked in a stalemate with Chen Guokun, suddenly began to falter. After being struck several times by Chen Guokun, she retreated into the small wooden house!

"I knew my chance had come, so I immediately took out incense sticks and recited the incantation to ward off evil!"

"What I didn't expect was that the incense smoke split into two streams this time, one going into the cabin and the other underground!"

"Just as I was filled with doubt and uncertainty, the blackness in Yue Xiaodao's eyes dissipated, and he collapsed to the ground like a rag. Blood was now flowing from all the holes on his body that had previously spewed black energy!"

"Judging from this situation, Yue Xiaodao's problem should be solved, but what about Yue Na?"

"Just as I was wondering, a face hanging in the cabin suddenly burst into flames, and then, a swarm of stitched-together illusory faces rushed toward me."

"In the blink of an eye, the peach charms on my body shattered one after another."

"At the critical moment, Chen Guokun used his peach wood sword to knock away those faces and stood in front of me."

"I calmed myself down, lit incense again, and began chanting the incantation to ward off evil spirits."

"Perhaps the incense smoke wasn't enough to deal with Yue Na, so I'm going to try again!"

"After the incense smoke entered the cabin, it went straight to the envelope-shaped object on the urn inside the cabin."

"But before the incense smoke could reach the envelope, it was absorbed by one of the faces hanging on the walls of the surrounding wooden houses."

"As that face burned, another batch of illusory faces came straight at me."

"Chen Guokun once again shielded me from the attacks of those faces, but by this time, he looked somewhat disheveled."

"I don't understand why this is happening. Why can't the incantation to ward off evil spirits solve the problem? Instead, it's attracting even more attacks?"

"Looking at the faces hanging on the walls of the cabin, I had some doubts."

"Could it be that to deal with Yue Na, we must first eliminate those faces on the walls of the cabin?"

"But at this point, there are still five faces left in the cabin, while my incense sticks can only be burned four times."

"Even if Chen Guokun can withstand four impacts, what about the remaining face, and Yue Na's true form?"

Looking at those faces and that envelope, I suddenly remembered something I'd learned from my conversation with Chen Guokun: everyone has their own area of ​​expertise!

"There are six incantations in the Six Secrets of Subduing Evil, but since the incantation for suppressing evil is applicable to any situation, I almost always use the incantation for suppressing evil."

Are other formulas effective in this situation?

"After careful consideration, I'm prepared to give it a try. If it doesn't work, I might have to back down and wait for Chen Guokun to handle the problem."

"Immediately, I switched to the 'Incantation for Subduing Enemies and Resolving Grudges'!"

"The incense smoke reappeared and seeped into the cabin again, and this time, something had changed!"

"The incense smoke split into seven parts. One part went underground, and the remaining five parts went into the five faces and the envelope respectively."

"The attack on the face wasn't triggered, and the letter was accessed!"

"This change exhilarated me; I think I understand something now."

"After recalling the six formulas, I found the one I was looking for."

"Immediately, I recited the 'Descent to Immortality and Transcendence Mantra'!"

"After the incense smoke appeared, it went straight towards the cabin, not splitting into seven streams again, but all of it rushed into the letter!"

"Just as I expected, this mantra specifically for the salvation of those who have committed suicide is ineffective against their faces and the spirits beneath the earth!"

"The Six Arts of Subduing Truth are indeed all useful!" "As the smoke completely disappeared into the envelope, I don't know if it was just my imagination, but the expressions on the five faces hanging on the walls of the wooden house seemed to have softened considerably?"

"Immediately, I began to recite it again."

"This time, I truly saw a change in those faces; their expressions softened considerably!"

"When they recited it again, those faces seemed to smile."

"Just as I was about to continue, I was shocked to discover that my incense sticks were gone!"

"All I have prepared is a peach wood short sword blank. I have nothing else of use. Although it is a bit frustrating, the situation is not as critical as before."

"After discussion, Chen Guokun decided to take the risk and give it a try."

"Perhaps what I did before was effective, Chen Guokun easily put those faces into a special bag, and Yue Na's real body was also taken away."

"I returned to Tianmen County."

"Later, Chen Guokun told me that a body had been dug up under the tree."

"It seemed like the matter was over, but at night, I dreamed that I was on the operating table, and someone whose face I couldn't see was slashing my face."

"After waking up, I laughed at myself for not being mentally strong enough, and then returned to my daily life."

"Seven days later, I jumped off the building."

"I'm dead!"

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Because of the changes in the book, Chen Miao gave up using the "Instructions for Subduing Evil Spirits" and the "Instructions for Resolving Grudges".

Compared to the three opportunities wasted in the book, Chen Miao now has a full six coins of merit, enough to exchange for six sticks of incense.

Without any hesitation, Chen Miao immediately exchanged for three sticks of incense.

As the chanting began, the rich smoke from the twelve incense sticks all entered the small wooden house and settled into the envelope on the urn.

A faint gray aura kept emanating from the envelope, which Chen Miao observed carefully.

Then he saw the expressions on the faces hanging on the walls of those wooden houses gradually changing.

Little by little, it changed from ferocious to gentle.

When only the last wisp of incense smoke could not penetrate the envelope, a phantom shadow appeared inside.

It was none other than Yue Na!
Chen Miao tensed up and gripped the peach wood short sword blank, while Chen Guokun rushed forward.

To Chen Miao's surprise, Chen Guokun only took two steps forward before stopping and putting away his peach wood sword.

Just as I was wondering, I saw Yue Na come to Yue Xiaodao, who was lying on the ground, seemingly dead, and squat down.

Her hand reached for Yue Xiaodao, but she couldn't touch him.

Chen Miao saw the smile and sorrow on Yue Na's face, and he also saw her lips move slightly as if she were saying something. He also saw the tears that flowed down Yue Na's face, as dazzling as diamonds.

Tears dripped from his chin, blooming into a tiny splash on Yue Xiaodao's face.

By the time Chen Miao came to his senses, Yue Na had already vanished, as if she had never existed.

Chen Miao looked down at the book in his hand.

Chapter Three: The Physical Form

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