Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World
Chapter 381 - 224: Spirit Bamboo Exterminates Demons, Like Two Different People

Chapter 381: Chapter 224: Spirit Bamboo Exterminates Demons, Like Two Different People

Tongming Master stared at the Quiet Bamboo.

This was a slender, lengthy spirit bamboo, with nothing particularly strange visible on its stem except for a few branches and dozens of sharp leaves.

Seeing that Cheng Kong did not care, Tongming Master unfolded his Divine Sense, and the Quiet Bamboo appeared entirely different—it seemed to be breathing, its branches and leaves like a greedy beast, inhaling and exhaling the surrounding Spiritual Energy.

Just as he tried to probe deeper with his Divine Sense, he suddenly felt it plunge, and the sounds of Dao echoed in his ears, making him feel dizzy and sleepy, as if about to sink into it.

"Wake up!"

Upon hearing a sharp shout, Tongming Master came to his senses, recalled that feeling, and looked towards the Quiet Bamboo with a hint of fear in his eyes.

"Cheng Kong Envoy...this..."

He had achieved Divinity Transformation and naturally possessed a certain pride, yet he had almost succumbed to this piece of Quiet Bamboo.

How could he not be terrified?

"It’s not that you are too weak, but this spirit bamboo is a supreme treasure even in my Supreme Dao," Cheng Kong reassured, "If I wasn’t here to confront the Great Freedom Demon Sect, I would not be able to handle this treasure."

"It’s because you are fortunate, your cultivation is that of our Supreme Dao, not from the Demon Sect..."

"Otherwise..."

Hearing this from Cheng Kong, Tongming Master respected the Quiet Bamboo even more and remembered Cheng Kong mentioning that the Quiet Bamboo was currently unwell, feeling extremely regretful and wondering if he could ask some experts on Spirit Plants.

But then he thought, with Cheng Kong’s status, if he couldn’t find someone to cure it,

What could he possibly do?

"Here they come!" Just as he was lost in thought, he heard Cheng Kong chuckle lightly.

What’s coming?

Tongming Master felt confused, suddenly sensing something, and looked towards his home base—Tongming Mountain.

This time in the Jiushan Realm, the Hundred Immortals Alliance didn’t exactly mobilize everyone, but all the elite had arrived, leaving Tongming Mountain with just a few Nascent Souls overseeing some lower-level disciples and mortals, which was very vulnerable.

Naturally, this was also Cheng Kong’s intention.

Tongming Master had been worried that the Great Freedom Demon Sect would seize the opportunity, but he couldn’t talk Cheng Kong out of it.

Now... his concerns had come true.

Even though Tongming Mountain was extremely far away, he could still see golden light soaring into the sky from the mountain.

He knew that the disciples on Tongming Mountain had activated the Mountain Protection Array—this was evident without even guessing, as the golden light couldn’t break through the heavy Blood Clouds overhead, let alone the dense black smoke surrounding Tongming Mountain.

"The Great Freedom Demon Sect is attacking Tongming Mountain!"

On the nearby flying boat, a Nascent Soul shouted urgently.

The other disciples of the Hundred Immortals Alliance were stirred, and some thought of going back to help—many of their family members were still on Tongming Mountain.

Tongming Master’s heart sank. Others might not see it, but couldn’t he?

The Blood Clouds were merely a phenomenon of Divinity Transformation!

He knew that Blood River all too well—it was Blood River Ancestor, the same one who had once attacked the Jiushan Sect.

Even the direction of Tongming Mountain had an intertwining of Demon Qi and demonic energy, about equally matched, indicating not just one Divinity Transformation had arrived!

By now, it might be too late even to go back and help!

The disciples were anxious, but he was already somewhat desperate.

"Don’t panic."

Yet he heard Cheng Kong chuckle lightly, as if everything was expected.

He lightly waved the Quiet Bamboo towards Tongming Mountain; a jade-colored light soared to the sky, spanning ten thousand miles, directly crushing through the layers of Blood Clouds, sweeping away the Blood River and the black smoke completely clean!

For a moment, the heavens and earth seemed refreshed.

But it wasn’t over. The jade light paused in the sky, condensing into a bamboo phantom silhouette, vast and boundless, pressing across the heavens.

Tongming Master heard Jiang Chengkong again wave the Quiet Bamboo, softly chanting:

"Supreme Dao Jiang Chengkong, sends fellow Daoists to rebirth."

The bamboo silhouette in the sky scattered, turning into golden flowers falling towards the ground.

While everyone was still confused, a dreadful scream echoed for miles, sounding extremely painful.

A blood-colored Immortal Sword flew up in panic, trying to escape.

Tongming Master was shocked—wasn’t that Blood River Ancestor’s Lifebound Flying Sword?

But those golden flowers clung to it, emitting an irritating squeaking sound, and moments later, the sword appeared pitted and its Spiritual Light faded.

Even the essence aura of Blood River Ancestor’s Divinity Transformation also dissipated.

"Dead?"

Tongming Master looked towards the Quiet Bamboo again, now understanding more why Cheng Kong said he was fortunate.

This thing was truly formidable against the Great Freedom Demon Sect!

"Lucky for them they ran fast."

Cheng Kong muttered.

His face was slightly pale, seemingly also greatly spent, as the Quiet Bamboo seemed not so easy to wield.

However, around Tongming Mountain, the Demon Race and Demon Sect had indeed fled cleanly—Tongming Master also understood their thoughts, as the Quiet Bamboo seemed to have instantly killed a Divinity Transformation...

Who wouldn’t be afraid?

...

The disciples of the Hundred Immortals Alliance were not afraid.

Seeing Tongming Mountain turn from danger to safety, they all cheered loudly.

Even Tongming Master felt invigorated, although Cheng Kong was

often difficult to deal with, causing him frequent discomfort and some complaints.

But Cheng Kong could fight!

Tongming Mountain was almost powerless against the Great Freedom Demon Sect.

Now, he deeply understood the benefits of having support, gaining more loyalty.

Cheng Kong glanced at him, corners of his mouth slightly raised, seeming to see through his thoughts, and with a hint of mockery said: "Now you see, right? My Supreme Dao has profound roots, brimming with talents. Without such capabilities, how could we secure our position among the Xuanwei Five Sects?"

Tongming Master did not mind, merely flattering: "With the Envoy here, those people from the Demon Sect will probably run away at the mere sight!"

Cheng Kong looked at the Quiet Bamboo and shook his head.