Lao Tzu is Ji Gong

"The bridal chamber is deep and empty, a desolate feeling arises in my empty embrace. When the time comes, I must pray that you will not indulge in the fleeting pleasures of youth..."

Her singing transported everyone present into a wondrous realm of music, her melodious and alluring voice displaying a rich variety of styles through different vocal techniques and tones.

The elusive and profound flavor, the lingering sadness and sentimentality, are like a surging tide that completely engulfs the hearts of all.

But what Li Xiuyuan admired most was her unintentional, natural beauty, as she "lazily rose to paint her eyebrows and lingered over her makeup and dressing."

The song ended.

The music suddenly stopped.

Chapter 38 The Gathering of the Demonic Sect

Li Xiuyuan clapped his hands and laughed, "This music should only exist in heaven; how often can it be heard in the mortal world!"

As he spoke, applause erupted from the crowd.

Shang Xiufang lowered her head slightly, revealing her slender, swan-like neck, and said softly, "You flatter me, Demon Lord! I am but a songstress. What use is it to sing well in such chaotic times?"

She seemed to feel resentful because she was being forced by the Demonic Sect.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan calmly replied, "Hehe! Xiufang is a peerless courtesan. If I didn't use some tricks, how could I have invited you here?"

As he spoke, his gaze swept over the members of the Demonic Sect.

Shang Xiufang chuckled and said, "If I had known earlier that the Demon Lord was so young, I would have come to see him even without your invitation."

Not only is she eloquent and charming, but she also knows how to please people. She praises people in a warm and subtle way, making her a famous courtesan who has traveled all over the country.

At this moment, Shang Xiufang stepped forward and sat down, with Li Xiuyuan sitting beside her. Upon closer inspection, she seemed like a blooming flower, exuding a delicate fragrance.

What's most captivating is her charm. From her sweet voice and melodious intonation to the subtle expressions in her eyes and brows, she exudes an intoxicating allure that mesmerizes and fascinates.

Li Xiuyuan said calmly, “Everyone, our Demonic Sect entered Chang’an City this time only to obtain the Evil Emperor’s Relic, but the news has been leaked, and people from both the righteous and demonic paths have gathered in the city.”

The first thing our Demonic Sect needs to do is unify the two factions and the Six Paths; the second is to reduce our competitors and get certain people to leave before the Evil Emperor's Relic appears.

As he spoke, he waved his hand, and Shang Xiufang, who was standing next to him, picked up the wine pot and refilled his glass.

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement. Li Xiuyuan promised even more benefits, and even Wanwan and Bian Bufeng, who were not under the control of the Supreme Heavenly Demon Art, were very tempted.

After a long while, the banquet came to an end. After everyone had left, Li Xiuyuan suddenly said, "Xiufang, please stay here for a few more days."

Shang Xiufang replied, "It seems I've really gone deep into the tiger's den this time!"

She knew in her heart that she had overheard the entire Demonic Sect's discussion of important matters, and she could not leave for a while.

Li Xiuyuan smiled slightly upon hearing this and said, "Xiufang, why worry! Once I obtain the Evil Emperor's Relic, I will let you leave. Besides, with such a peerless songstress like you here, if you don't listen carefully, I'm afraid you might not have another chance!"

Li Xiuyuan aspired to transcend worldly desires, believing that Heaven and Earth were indifferent and treated all things as straw dogs!

From a worldly perspective, with a divine eye, what difference would it make if they were as beautiful as Shi Feixuan and Shi Qingxuan? A hundred years later, they would all be nothing but red-haired skeletons. Of course, after he passed down two supreme scriptures, the lifespans of those people were no longer a concern.

Even a day as husband and wife brings a hundred days of kindness!

How could Li Xiuyuan watch several people grow old?

Shang Xiufang sniffed and said, "You're so mean, Demon Lord! If you really want to hear Xiufang's singing voice, as long as you can put aside your disputes, I'm willing to accompany you for life."

She naturally understood that if the other party didn't want her to listen, she could simply send them away; there was no need to go to such lengths. As for what she said afterward, it was truly from the bottom of her heart. She was a pacifist and didn't want to see so many people die in the conflict between the righteous and the demonic paths.

Li Xiuyuan chuckled and naturally refused!

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boom!

Wang Bo said coldly, "Shi Zhixuan, I have no grudge against you, why are you chasing me?"

This man was around fifty years old, tall and slender with a straight back. He had a short mustache like a brush on his lips, and his handsome face showed signs of having endured many hardships.

This may be due to the melancholy wrinkles that appeared under his eyes, which enhanced his captivating presence.

His eyes, however, gleamed with a sharp, deep, and serious light that was frightening, creating a stark contrast with his smile and forming an extremely strange and unique style.

This person, Wang Bo, who was famous in the Tang Dynasty for his skill in composing music and was hailed as the number one composer in Liaodong, personally came to Chang'an.

Upon hearing this, Shi Zhixuan remained calm and said indifferently, "You shouldn't have come to Chang'an City. Most importantly, you coveted the Evil Emperor's Relic, the supreme treasure of my Demonic Sect."

As he spoke, he leaned forward and launched an attack, displaying both insidious and ruthless assassination techniques and the carefree spirit of a wandering knight who could pass through a field of flowers without getting a single petal on him. His moves were ingenious and incredibly exciting.

Boom!

After thirty moves, Wang Bo of Changbai Mountain died.

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Qu Aonian was about forty years old and had the most authentic Tiele appearance, with his eyes shooting out a sharp light like a hawk.

This sudden change was completely unexpected. He said coldly, "I will never forget the favor bestowed upon me by Empress Yin today, and I will repay it in the future."

His face was grim. He was suddenly ambushed by Zhu Yuyan, which almost cost him his life.

A slight smile appeared on Zhu Yuyan's exquisite face as she said, "Do you think you can escape today?"

As she was speaking, Wanwan suddenly appeared.

A figure shot out from the side like an arrow, rushing towards Qu Ao.

It felt as if all the air in the space had been suddenly sucked out, making it extremely uncomfortable.

Such martial arts skills, what other ones besides the Heavenly Demon Art could there be?

Dressed in plain clothes and barefoot, Wanwan was like a ghost emerging from the deepest black hole of a dream. Before she even arrived, a thin ribbon flew out from her right sleeve, like a venomous snake, and swept towards Qu Ao, whose mind was slightly distracted by Zhu Yuyan. The ribbon was extremely fierce.

Ding Ding Ding!

Although Qu Ao was a martial arts master on the grasslands, with combat power comparable to Martial Venerable Bi Xuan, even Shi Zhixuan could not gain an advantage under the siege of the two masters of the Yin Kui Sect.

After a hundred rounds, Qu Ao died!

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In addition, various other events unfolded in Chang'an City. Within a single night, many experts who came to the city lost their lives, but they did not seek trouble with Cihang Jingzhai and Jingnian Chan Temple.

Because of the demonic sect's meticulous planning, the Buddhist masters were caught off guard, and by the time they arrived, the battle was already over.

In addition, Xi Ying of the Extinction Emotion Sect, Bian Bufu of the Yin Kui Sect, and An Long of the Heavenly Lotus Sect all made their moves at night.

Rong Fengxiang, a member of the True Lineage Sect of the Demonic Sect, is the president of the Luoyang Chamber of Commerce and a prominent figure of the Yin Gui Sect in Luoyang. He is also a successor of the Lao Jun Temple, a branch of the True Lineage Sect, and has joined Li Xiuyuan's ranks.

Chapter 39 The Twin Dragons of the Tang Dynasty

In addition, there was Ziwu Sword Master Zuo Youxian, a true disciple of the Dao Ancestor branch of the True Lineage Sect, who also surrendered under pressure from Xi Ying.

Of the eight great masters of the Demonic Sect, only Zhao Deyan and You Niaojuan have not yet appeared. The two of them formed an alliance to fight against Li Xiuyuan's Demonic Sect. By eliminating the two leaders, most of the people in the two factions and six paths of the Demonic Sect were subdued by him.

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Dressed in white like snow, Wanwan stood at the entrance like a ghost, her dreamlike and melancholic eyes fixed on Li Xiuyuan, her pretty face as still as water.

A pair of bare, slender feet were revealed beneath the skirt, and even the most discerning person could not find any flaws.

She moved gracefully to Li Xiuyuan's side, like a fairy descended from heaven, untouched by worldly concerns.

Those beautiful eyes, more alluring than any dream, gazed at him and said, "My Lord Demon Lord, I have brought Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling to you!"

As they were speaking, two men walked in from outside.

Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling's temperament and demeanor became quite distinct after practicing the Longevity Technique.

Xu Ziling was tall and handsome, possessing a refined and elegant temperament that Kou Zhong lacked, but he did not have Kou Zhong's rugged and unrestrained nature, which was both wild and lazy.

In terms of physique, Kou Zhong was an inch shorter than Xu Ziling, but he had broad shoulders and a thick back, a majestic figure, and a more imposing presence than Xu Ziling.

One reason is that Xu Ziling has delicate features and looks more like a scholar, while Kou Zhong has thick eyebrows and hair, a square face and large ears, which is quite different from Xu Ziling's thin and handsome face, making him look more rugged.

Both of them have unique appearances and their own unique appeal.

They are the protagonists of the Tang Dynasty, with unparalleled luck. They are like cockroaches that never die, always encountering danger but also having a lucky encounter and gaining benefits.

Kou Zhong stared in disbelief at the people around him and exclaimed, "My goodness! These are all formidable figures!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Ziling nudged his arm, signaling him to be quiet, and said, "Forgive me, Demon Lord! My brother is ignorant of etiquette."

The two men claimed they were invited by Wanwan, but it would be more accurate to say they were forced to come.

Upon seeing the two arrive, Li Xiuyuan said calmly, "Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling!"

He thought to himself, "The Longevity Technique is indeed extraordinary. Two ordinary people who missed the age to learn martial arts still achieved such success."

The two men replied, "That's us."

Li Xiuyuan remained calm and said, "I've heard that the Rakshasa woman Fu Junzhuo has entrusted you with clues to the Yang Gong Treasure Vault. I suppose you know its location!"

He paused and then said, "Our Demonic Sect has summoned you here only for the Evil Emperor's Relic. We will not take a single penny of the treasures inside. However, if you do not hand over the relic to me by tomorrow, I am afraid we will do something that will break your hearts."

For example: Susu and her daughter, and your sister Zhen.

At this time, Xiang Yushan had sided with the Demonic Sect, and the lives of Su Su and her daughter were also threatened by Li Xiuyuan.

He knew the location of Yang Gong's treasure vault, but it contained Lu Miaozi's mechanisms, and Li Xiuyuan wasn't confident he could retrieve it. To avoid making a fool of himself, he simply sent Shuanglong to retrieve it.

They are incredibly fortunate in the Tang Dynasty, so there shouldn't be any problems. Besides, I also have important matters to attend to.

Kou Zhong roared, "You..."

Even Xu Ziling, who had a good temper, glared at him angrily.