In the beginning, he was ranked alongside An Shigeng as a spoiled brat.

At this moment, Jing Tian truly admired him; he was more interested in making money than cultivating immortality.

In the entire land of China, the most lucrative business is undoubtedly the Royal Trading Company, a veritable gold mine. Rumor has it that the Royal Trading Company has branches in various countries, and each branch is incredibly wealthy.

"You're welcome, little brother!"

Zhang Xiaoshan looked at Jing Tian and smiled calmly.

At this moment, the Five Elders of Mount Shu had arrived at the head of the main hall, where a luxurious and eerie jade box was placed in the center, which was the so-called magic box.

The black mist permeating the area exuded an aura of decay and death, making people feel extremely uncomfortable.

"Young friend, this is the sealed magic box."

If you, young friend, also lack the ability to completely seal it, then I can only entrust you with escorting it to the Heavenly Realm for purification.

At this moment, the black energy also noticed Zhang Xiaoshan. Compared to Jing Tian's divine reincarnation, Xu Changqing's righteous spirit, and Princess Liyang's unwavering love, Zhang Xiaoshan undoubtedly had the most evil intentions.

Having fought his way through countless battles, Zhang Xiaoshan's hands were already stained with far too many lives.

Therefore, in the eyes of the Evil Sword Immortal, Zhang Xiaoshan was a walking, breathing human medicine, with boundless karma.

However, just as it was about to absorb the evil thoughts and killing intent from Zhang Xiaoshan, a golden light blocked the black energy's attempt to seize it, dispersing the black energy.

"What power is this?"

"Golden light of merit!"

Zhang Xiaoshan's primordial spirit was so powerful that he could naturally hear the roar from within the black mist.

Leaving aside the merits within Zhang Xiaoshan's sea of ​​consciousness, even the protective magical artifacts on his body were more than capable of restraining his opponent.

The Five Elders of Shu Mountain couldn't help but show a hint of joy upon seeing this scene.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Xiaoshan's golden light of merit could actually block the evil sword immortal's invading power, preventing it from absorbing even a trace of evil thoughts.

In this way, the opponent can be completely sealed.

"Golden light of merit?"

"What a joke! Your desires are the strongest among these people, like a blazing fire in the night. How could you possibly have any merit to protect you?"

There is a saying in Buddhism: "Killing is for the sake of protecting life; cutting off karma is not the same as killing a person!"

This path originated from the human world, and it has carved its way here through the blood and sweat of countless beings. How could your petty evil thoughts possibly fathom its depths?

As for desires? If I hadn't been greedy, how would I have gotten this far?

"The fact that I, Xiaodao, have been able to reach this point is due to the permission of Heaven and the protection of my merits."

Then, a golden light shone brightly overhead, and everyone saw a golden auspicious cloud covering the dome of the hall, with thousands of jewels and goddesses dancing below, creating a magnificent celestial scene.

For a moment, everyone looked at Zhang Xiaoshan in shock.

Jing Tian and Xu Changqing were puzzled, but they knew that the golden auspicious cloud was definitely a symbol of immortals.

The Five Elders of Shu Mountain were initially puzzled, then looked at Zhang Xiaoshan in disbelief, their eyes filled with shock and horror.

Beneath the auspicious clouds, the black mist had nowhere to hide, and as if it were under tremendous suppression, it cowered inside the magic box, not daring to come out, and even trembling.

Yuan Shen Qingyun!

The legends of ancient Taoism are also a symbol of ancient immortals, but Zhang Xiaoshan...

Could he be a reincarnation of an ancient immortal, like Jing Tian?

"… Infinite Heavenly Venerable!"

Young friend, is this the legendary primordial spirit Qingyun?

"Indeed, it is the ancient divine power that has been passed down from the Kunlun Taoist sect to this day."

"This young man was also fortunate; relying on the energy of merit, he condensed this protective divine power, becoming the first lucky individual in the Kunlun Daoist sect since ancient times to condense this Primordial Spirit Auspicious Cloud."

"Infinite Heavenly Lord!"

It truly is a primordial spirit auspicious cloud!

At this moment, the Five Elders of Shushan couldn't help but gasp, and their expressions towards Zhang Xiaoshan changed.

Condensing the primordial spirit into auspicious clouds means that Zhang Xiaoshan can at least become an ancient immortal, a pillar of the divine realm.

At the same time, the five of them became even more confident in sealing the Evil Sword Immortal.

The energy of merit can even condense the primordial spirit's auspicious clouds, let alone seal away a mere evil sword immortal.

"Yuanshen Qingyun? Impossible!"

How could ancient immortals possibly exist in this world? Who exactly are you?

The evil thoughts roared unwillingly from the Dharma box, (Qian Nuo) even more terrified than when he saw Jing Tian.

After all, Jing Tian is merely a God of War in the Heavenly Realm. Although he is powerful, his potential is ultimately limited.

But the ancient immortals were different; they were beings who could ascend to the outer heavens, transcending the Three Realms and the Five Elements.

"Nothing is impossible. Seeing is believing. Now that you've seen it with your own eyes, what's the point of saying anything more, Xian?"

Ten million merits, enhanced!

Zhang Xiaoshan didn't waste any more words and directly offered up a treasure box with ten million merits.

The Evil Sword Immortal possesses the power of bewitching, and delay could lead to unforeseen changes. Who knows what other unforeseen events might occur? Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan acted directly, giving the Evil Sword Immortal no chance to catch his breath.

As the Xuanhuang Merit Qi appeared out of thin air and merged into the sealed treasure box, the sky above the Sanqing Hall also shimmered with golden light.

Ten breaths later, the treasure box went from rioting to quiet, as if it had been completely sealed.

The surface of the treasure box is covered with a layer of mysterious golden seal script, which is engraved on it as if by a gilding technique, and is extremely profound.

Chapter 962 Demon Locking Tower

"It's done!"

Although the Merit Box cannot seal the Evil Sword Immortal permanently, it can at least prevent him from absorbing evil thoughts from the outside world.

This formless and intangible existence can only be blocked by the formless and intangible power of merit.

"Hey, hey...buddy, can you answer me?"

Jing Tian looked at the motionless magic box and called out twice out of curiosity.

He was once the reincarnation of a divine being who could subdue the magic box, so he could answer any questions from the evil thoughts within it. But now, after asking for a long time without receiving a response, he couldn't help but look at the old Taoist Qingwei with delight and said:

"Master Qingwei, it seems that this stinking thing won't come out. Does that mean I don't need to go to the Heavenly Realm?"

Jing Tian undoubtedly wanted to avoid such a dangerous undertaking as going to the Heavenly Realm.

At this time, a capable person sealed away the Evil Sword Immortal, and naturally his mission ended.

Qingwei and the other four looked on with solemn expressions as they surveyed the area around the magic box.

Having sensed the evil thoughts within the magic box and realized that it had completely severed the connection between those thoughts and the outside world, he breathed a sigh of relief and bowed deeply to Zhang Xiaoshan in gratitude:

"Thank you, my friend!"

"It's a small matter, but it's not a cure-all."

Although sealing it in the Demon-Sealing Tower is secure, the cycle of Heaven continues, and the power of evil rises while the power of good declines. One day, the Demon-Sealing Tower may be breached by the demonic forces, releasing this malevolent energy to wreak havoc on the Three Realms.

Upon hearing this, the Five Elders of Mount Shu also frowned.

Mount Shu is a major sect of the Xuanmen, with three thousand sword immortals who are awe-inspiring to the mortal world.

However, the demonic path in the human realm is not to be underestimated either, so the Demon-Sealing Tower may indeed be breached in the face of the calamity of the rising demonic path.

"I have a suggestion: this magic box can temporarily suppress the Demon-Locking Tower."

A hundred years later, when the minor Taoist has achieved some success in cultivation and accumulated a certain amount of merit, it can be taken out and perhaps completely destroyed.

After all, if this evil is not allowed to emerge, it will eventually be revealed.

"In that case, I'll have to trouble you, young friend."

In ten years, Zhang Xiaoshan progressed from the fourth stage of the Golden Core realm to the Nascent Soul realm.

Moreover, he possessed a solid foundation and immense magical power, showing no signs of improvement through demonic or evil methods. He even cultivated the ancient immortal technique of the Kunlun Daoist sect—Yuanshen Qingyun, demonstrating Zhang Xiaoshan's extraordinary talent.

A hundred years from now, who knows what level Zhang Xiaoshan's realm will reach?

Ancient immortals?

At least Zhang Xiaoshan will be able to easily deal with any evil intentions he harbors.

　(bjca) "It is right to nip this calamity in the bud and prevent countless lives from suffering. It is indeed a great merit."

"Infinite Heavenly Lord!"

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Zhang Xiaoshan with admiration.

Even setting aside their thorough considerations, Zhang Xiaoshan's methods were beyond their reach.

"Seniors, there is no time to lose. Let's suppress it in the Demon Locking Tower first."

"it is good!"

Shushan Demon-Locking Tower!

This is a forbidden area of ​​the Shushan Sword Sect; no Shushan disciple is allowed to enter.

Even a hundred years ago, when a disciple of Mount Shu entered the Demon-Locking Tower with the Demon-Suppressing Sword to suppress the Heavenly Demon Emperor, he was first expelled from Mount Shu.

The Demon-Sealing Tower is teeming with demonic energy and fraught with danger. It's also a protective measure for the demons within, to prevent ruthless disciples from killing demons for their cores and going astray.

After all, the invasion of demonic energy can easily lead cultivators astray into the demonic path.

Therefore, besides the Shu Mountain disciples present, the only candidates to enter the Demon Locking Tower at this moment are Zhang Xiaoshan and Princess Liyang.

As for Jing Tian?

Although he was a reincarnation of a god, he was ultimately just a mortal with no cultivation, and going in would only make him a meal for the demons.

The Five Elders of Shushan had no doubt about the strength of Zhang Xiaoshan and Princess Liyang.

"Infinite Heavenly Venerable!"

According to the rules of the Shu Mountain sect, no Shu Mountain disciple is allowed to enter the Demon-Locking Tower; the task of suppressing it is entrusted to you, young friend.

"Please wait here for a moment, seniors. I'll be right back."

Only Zhang Xiaoshan could have such confidence.

Holding Princess Liyang's delicate hand, Zhang Xiaoshan strolled into the Demon-Locking Tower like a couple taking a leisurely walk.

This scene looked more like a tourist excursion than an expedition to suppress evil spirits. Even Xu Changqing couldn't help but look at the old Taoist Qingwei with concern.

"Sect Leader, I'm worried about Junior Brother Chunyangzi going in like this..."

"Hehe, Changqing, don't worry."

Chunyangzi is an unparalleled genius of the Kunlun Daoist sect. Not to mention that his magical power is no less than that of his master, the Chunyang Dao is also the nemesis of many demons.

With the ancient divine power of Yuan Shen Qingyun added to the mix, his time in the Demon-Locking Tower was no different from a leisurely stroll.

"Junior Brother Chunyang is already this powerful?"

"The Kunlun Taoist tradition dates back to ancient times, and its profound heritage is incomparable to that of the Shu Mountains."

Chunyangzi's magical power was not only exceptionally profound, but also more refined than that of the five of us. His aura was like the midday sun, and any demons that approached him would be incinerated by his leaking pure yang energy.

Although Li Yang's cultivation is slightly weaker, her Xuan Yin Qi is pure and abundant, no less than Chang Qing's.

Upon hearing this, both Xu Changqing and Jing Tian were deeply shaken.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Xiaoshan, who looks like a junior from Kunlun, is not only incredibly powerful, but his magical abilities are also comparable to those of the leader of Shushan.

···

Upon entering the Demon-Locking Tower, a wave of demonic aura immediately hits you.

Then, the auspicious cloud of the primordial spirit reappeared, enveloping a three-zhang radius area above Zhang Xiaoshan's head.

Faced with those covetous little demons and monsters, Zhang Xiaoshan did not choose to exterminate them all, but simply ignored them.

These demons are able to live here because Mount Shu, mindful of the equality of all beings, has given them a glimmer of hope. Coupled with the demon-suppressing iron pillars within the Demon-Locking Tower, most of these lesser demons have a lifespan of less than a hundred years.

"Senior brother, there are so many demons here."