Lao Tzu is Ji Gong

Women who practice the Heavenly Demon Great Art must not have sexual relations with the men they love, otherwise they will never be able to reach the highest level.

Since the founding patriarch of the Yin Gui School, no one has been able to cultivate to the eighteenth level.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuyan spat out a mouthful of blood, seemingly recalling how she had been deceived by Shi Zhixuan back then; otherwise, why had she not been able to break through to this day?

Seeing Zhu Yuyan's defeat, Shi Zhixuan leaped forward and attacked Li Xiuyuan from behind. He activated the Undying Seal Technique, his face contorted with rage, and unleashed a fierce strike at his enemy.

call!

Li Xiuyuan uttered a few words: "Evil King, I am more familiar with the Illusionary Demon Movement Technique than you are. How could you possibly be my match?"

As he spoke, his hand was already on Shi Zhixuan's back.

"Oh no, it's just an afterimage," Shi Zhixuan thought to himself, cold sweat pouring down his back.

The illusions condensed by Li Xiuyuan's Supreme Heavenly Demon True Scripture were so real that Shi Zhixuan could not possibly see through them.

boom!

With a single palm strike, Shi Zhixuan was sent flying like a kite with a broken string, flying more than ten meters away before crashing into a tree and spitting out blood.

Seeing Shi Zhixuan's pale face, Li Xiuyuan said calmly, "I gave you a chance back then, but the Evil King betrayed me, which truly broke my heart!"

As he spoke, he slowly pointed out with his index finger, and strands of true energy condensed, filling the entire world with a chilling aura.

"no, do not want!"

A sound of weeping came from the sky. In the morning light, a woman with a pure and refined temperament, as if she were untouched by worldly affairs, stood in front of Shi Zhixuan.

This person was none other than Shi Qingxuan. She cried out, "I beg the Demon Lord to spare my father!"

As she spoke, glistening tears streamed down her fair face.

Although Shi Qingxuan hated Shi Zhixuan to the extreme, she could not remain indifferent when she saw him being injured and about to fall!

Upon seeing this scene, Li Xiuyuan calmly said, "Qingxuan, you've put me in a very difficult position!"

He paused and then said, "If I do not severely punish Shi Zhixuan today, I am afraid that someone else will betray me in the future."

Shi Qingxuan said in a clear voice, "I don't know about the Demon Lord's plans, but as a child, I can't just watch my father die, unless you kill me!"

As she spoke, she closed her eyes tightly, as if she had resolved to die.

Li Xiuyuan said calmly, "Alas! What a touching father-daughter bond. Shi Zhixuan surrendered to me for your sake back then, and now Qingxuan is willing to die for her father."

He paused, then said, "If I leave Shi Zhixuan in this world, what can Qingxuan give in return?"

Shi Qingxuan's expression changed. She hadn't expected that Shi Zhixuan would be willing to become someone else's subordinate because of her, and her hatred for him lessened considerably.

She knew how arrogant Shi Zhixuan was, and that it would be extremely difficult to make him bow his head.

Shi Qingxuan coldly said, "Anything that Qingxuan has can be given to the Demon Lord."

Her life was given to her by her parents, so naturally she could give her all for Shi Zhixuan.

Li Xiuyuan nodded upon hearing this and replied, "Qingxuan, you said it yourself. I didn't force you."

He paused, then said, "Very well, I'll spare Shi Zhixuan's life, but he can escape punishment!"

As he spoke, his hands made a mysterious gesture, and a black supreme demon flew out from between Li Xiuyuan's eyebrows and entered Shi Zhixuan's head.

This is a method that Li Xiuyuan comprehended from the Supreme Heavenly Demon Scripture. It can control people's minds and lives, and make them unknowingly submit to him.

From now on, even if Shi Zhixuan doesn't want to practice the method I gave him, he won't be able to!

Moreover, Chang'an City is going through a turbulent time, and Li Xiuyuan needs Shi Zhixuan's help, which will only strengthen the prestige of the Demonic Sect.

Upon seeing this, Shi Qingxuan exclaimed in shock, "What did you do to my father?"

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan calmly replied, "It's nothing, just controlling the Evil King to prevent him from betraying us again."

As he spoke, his gaze fell on Shi Zhixuan on the ground. He had already woken up. Although he had been injured by Li Xiuyuan, he had been careful not to hit him too hard. He had only been unconscious for a while and had just been awakened.

Shi Qingxuan breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Shi Zhixuan was unharmed.

Li Xiuyuan approached Zhu Yuyan and said calmly, "Yuyan, what have you decided? As long as you submit to me, I will spare your life. Moreover, if you obtain the true scriptures I pass down, you may even achieve immortality."

As he spoke, his cold gaze swept over Zhu Yuyan.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuyan's expression changed drastically, and she exclaimed, "Is this true?!"

For women, immortality is an irresistible temptation.

Li Xiuyuan said calmly, "That's natural!"

As he spoke, he pointed with his index finger, and a beam of black light entered Zhu Yuyan's mind.

Soon, Zhu Yuyan was immersed in the ocean of knowledge. The Supreme Heavenly Demon Scripture was indeed powerful, and perhaps Shi Zhixuan, with his great willpower, could resist the temptation to cultivate it.

But Zhu Yuyan couldn't do it; she didn't have such a good heart. She simply said, "Your subordinate greets the Demon Lord!"

After obtaining the Supreme Heavenly Demon Scripture, she felt that she would soon break through to the Grandmaster realm, and it wouldn't be too late to rebel then; for now, a wise man doesn't suffer losses in front of him.

Li Xiuyuan said calmly, "Yes, Empress Yin, no need for such formalities! We will need your help in subduing the two sects and the six paths."

As for Zhu Yuyan's little scheme, he could guess a thing or two, but as long as someone cultivates this true scripture, they will never betray him, just like a fanatical believer, so he had no worries at all.

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Chapter 37 Unparalleled Beauty

Li Xiuyuan gazed at Shi Qingxuan beside him, his fingers tracing her back. His eyes swept over Shi Qingxuan's fair cheeks and the two rosy blushes on her face, revealing a faint smile.

Shi Qingxuan noticed Li Xiuyuan's gaze and lowered her head shyly. The events that had just happened with him were still vivid in her mind. She felt that she had completely fallen under Li Xiuyuan's domineering aura. She lowered her head, pulled the silk quilt over her head, covered her fair body, and lowered her head with a slightly shy expression.

A patch of crimson blood stained the embroidered couch, and a smile curved her lips. Combined with her ethereal beauty, she exuded a sense of conquest.

After Li Xiuyuan subdued Shi Zhixuan and Zhu Yuyan last night, Shi Qingxuan fulfilled her promise and gave up everything she had to guarantee her father's life.

Li Xiuyuan threw off the silk quilt, stood up abruptly, dressed, and went outside.

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A banquet was set out in the living room, filled with delicious food. Li Xiuyuan sat high in the main seat, and the people below were all famous figures in the Demonic Sect. The Evil King and the Yin Queen were gathered together, as well as Xi Ying of the Extinction of Emotion Sect and An Long of the Heavenly Lotus Sect.

In addition, there are two important figures from the Yin Kui School: Bian Bufu and Wanwan.

Bian Bufu was a tall, thin, middle-aged man dressed as a scholar.

This man was fair-skinned and beardless, with a dashing and handsome appearance, exuding the charm of a mature man. His eyes flashed like lightning when they opened and closed, giving him a self-admiring and aloof air. He was known as the Hidden Demon in the Demonic Sect.

The successor of the Wanwan Sect and the Yin Gui Sect, she is a peerless witch with unparalleled martial arts skills. She and Shi Feixuan are fierce rivals, and she also possesses beauty that is no less than Shi Feixuan's.

Her beauty is truly unique, breathtakingly beautiful, like an elf that only appears in the dark.

Her face has a pure and flawless beauty, and no matter how you look at her, she doesn't look like a harmless witch.

What's most captivating are her misty, dreamlike eyes, which seem to hold endless sweet dreams, waiting for you to find and discover them.

Any subtle expression of hers is so touching that it makes people feel emotional.

Her graceful figure and elegant demeanor make her beauty flawless.

Both of them were masters of the Yin Kui Sect. Even Zhu Yuyan had submitted to the Demon Lord, so they were no exception. Although Bian Bufu was unwilling, he knew he was no match for the Evil King and the Yin Queen.

Li Xiuyuan looked at the group of people below him and said calmly, "I'm sorry to have kept you all waiting."

As he spoke, he picked up his wine glass.

The group chuckled dryly, "Not at all! We just arrived too."

Those who have never met Li Xiuyuan would never guess that this man in black is actually the infamous Demon Lord.

At this time, his reputation was formidable, and his prestige in Chang'an was second to none. After all, someone capable of subduing Shi Zhixuan was no ordinary person.

Li Xiuyuan remained calm and smiled, "I have prepared songstresses for you all."

As he spoke, a round of applause rang out.

At this moment, Shang Xiufang walked in. She appeared before everyone like a fairy from a dream, a deep and mysterious goddess descending to earth. No one in the entire hall, regardless of gender, could take their eyes off this stunningly beautiful courtesan.

The appearance of this woman inevitably led Li Xiuyuan to compare her with Wanwan and Shi Feixuan.

Shang Xiufang evokes both the elegant and ethereal beauty of the former and the hazy, mysterious beauty of the latter, creating a unique charm that is in no way inferior to either of them.

What is most captivating about her, besides her slender and well-proportioned figure and graceful demeanor, is her pair of mesmerizing, captivating eyes. Her tender gaze, combined with a shy, gentle smile, is irresistible to any man.

Bian Bufeng stared wide-eyed.

Suddenly, the music changed, and Shang Xiufang, dressed in a plain yellow silk robe and a light green shawl, unexpectedly began to sing and dance.

Li Xiuyuan's gaze was indifferent. Having enjoyed many beauties, he was naturally no novice. To him, beauties were just a seasoning. In this chaotic world, the power of the Demonic Sect was strong, and he could still hire a famous singer if he wanted.

In such chaotic times, the more outstanding a woman is, the more she becomes a plaything for those in power. The fact that famous courtesans like Shang Xiufang can still remain virgins and sell their art but not their bodies is mainly because those in power want to play with 'sentiment', in addition to having powerful backers.

If she really encountered a man-eating demon king like Zhu Jie, who had no scruples and would just force himself on her, what could a mere weak woman do?

Once you've seen the ocean, other waters seem insignificant; once you've beheld the clouds of Wushan, other clouds seem pale in comparison.

Although Shang Xiufang had the support of the Li clan and Empress Yin, she dared not offend the power of the Demonic Sect. Upon hearing the Demon Lord's invitation, she had no choice but to come.

Shang Xiufang's face was completely unadorned, yet her features were as bright as day, making her a thousand times more beautiful than anyone with heavy makeup.

It was unclear whether she had just stepped out of the bath; her hair, casually tied up without any hairpins or ornaments, still shimmered with moisture, her pure and beautiful appearance captivating.

She sang: "Tears fall like pearls on silk, the young master has betrayed us. My sisters and I clearly told each other not to give our hearts to him. Think it over carefully, is it better to be indifferent to worldly affairs?"

Her singing style exudes a carefree, languid, and subtly melancholic charm, possessing a unique and unparalleled elegance. Her vocal technique is flawless, and coupled with her captivating expressions, who could not be moved by her performance?