Chapter 0651 Future Mission
Gan Zhiquan is still the leader of the demon-invading Taoist priests. This has nothing to do with his strength, but is based on a trust formed by long-term coexistence. He is not as capable of suppressing the demons as Yang Qingyin, nor as capable of turning the tide at a critical moment as Mu Xingqiu, but he is always among them and understands everyone's feelings and expectations.
So he walked out and exchanged Taoist rituals with Mu Xingqiu.
The Taoist priests stood in the middle of a forest destroyed by Bing Kui, surrounded by a mess. Although the trees of Zhanmo Mountain thrived by magic, they themselves were not false at all. There were broken branches and leaves everywhere, and thick tree trunks fell on the ground and crisscrossed, adding to the desolation of the dilapidated home.
Gan Zhiquan said in such an environment: "Master Mu, are you really not going to hide?"
"Well, to be honest, I don't think we can really find an ideal hiding place."
Gan Zhiquan nodded, "But we still have to try. The world is so big, maybe there are places that the demons don't pay attention to. I hope you can understand our feelings."
"I understand, and I wish you success." Mu Xingqiu had no intention of forcing anyone to join the war. He believed that these Taoists would eventually wake up, and all they needed was time.
"But we still have to hand over the inner elixir to the Taoist sect. Before this time comes, we are willing to do something for this war, everything, even if it means going through fire and water."
Mu Xingqiu's eyes swept across everyone's faces, knowing that what Gan Zhiquan said was what everyone thought. Taoists rarely have passionate and generous moments. They always keep their rationality, make decisions more slowly, and don't say anything, but their promises are more trustworthy.
Only Yang Qingyin's face flashed a trace of disdain. She had higher requirements, but she didn't say anything.
Mu Xingqiu was not polite either. "If you want the demons to unite with humans, you must first unite the demons of all tribes. It is not easy for Zhanmo Mountain to gather these demons. Someone must stay to help them."
"Since I am regarded as the Spirit King by the demons, of course I have to stay." Yang Qingyin said.
"I hope you can go to Sheshen Country with me." Mu Xingqiu was not very confident in letting Yang Qingyin lead the demons. She had a group of loyal spirit demons around her, which was a good thing, but she lacked the flexibility to deal with demons, which might cause a lot of trouble. There were other reasons that made Mu Xingqiu think it would be better to take her away.
"What are you going to Sheshen Country for?" Yang Qingyin asked coldly.
"Sheshen Country is a half-demon country with a large number of demons and vast land. It is very important for future alliances. I will go there in person to persuade the Sheshen King to join the war."
"But you don't know anyone in Sheshen Country at all. Oh, there is a prince Tuo Tao whose memories were destroyed by you, and there was also a prince named Tuo Jiang who was killed by the Taoist sect before." Yang Qingyin was not optimistic about this trip to Sheshen Country.
"So I need some helpers, and your title of Spirit King will be very useful." Mu Xingqiu said with a smile, realizing that Yang Qingyin's coldness and opposition were all pretended.
"I am also very useful." Baldy and Xiaohao said in unison.
Mu Xingqiu nodded, still staring at Yang Qingyin, waiting for her answer.
Yang Qingyin seemed very reluctant, frowned and thought for a while, "Okay, since you say it is useful... I am afraid that the Sheshen Country has never even heard of my title of Spirit King."
"Then let them hear it." Mu Xingqiu turned to Gan Zhiquan and said directly: "I hope you can stay and assist the demon tribe here."
"Okay." Gan Zhiquan agreed calmly, and to him this was a serious promise.
"I still need a group of people to go back to the Holy Talisman Dynasty and the Twelve Princes, contact the scattered cultivators in various places, contact the talisman masters of various countries, tell them about the war happening in the Land of Monsters, and the news that the demons are about to return to the world. If we can form a force, it will be even better."
Xin Youtao and Xiao Qingtao's mission is to persuade the royal family and the royal families of various countries to temporarily put aside their hatred with the demons and unite to prepare to fight the demons. Mu Xingqiu still needs a group of people to mobilize other forces.
Gan Zhiwei raised his head, "I'll go." Then he said to his brother Gan Zhiquan: "I have to do something too. I can't always stay with you, and the human side is always safer than this side."
Gan Zhiquan thought for a while before nodding. He knew very well that for the demon-invading Taoist priests, the human kingdom was not safer than the Land of Monsters.
The Taoist priests expressed their opinions and followed the Gan brothers one after another.
Pei Zihan also stood among the Taoists. He naturally chose to stay, but Mu Xingqiu had other plans for him. "I hope you can stay away from the battle and concentrate on teaching magic."
"Teach magic?" Pei Zihan's skinny face showed obvious confusion. "I don't know many magics, and who can I teach? Magicians have their own inheritance, and I don't seem to have anything to teach them."
Mu Xingqiu took out five gems of different colors, "Here is part of Yi Shijun's memory. There are many magics in it. You need to sort them out carefully. I think it is enough for you to teach the demons."
"If you want to go to war with the demons, you need a strong demon. And I hope you can choose more demons under the age of fifteen. You will find that they are more likely to accept these magics." Mu Xingqiu had experience. The memory he gave Pei Zihan was not just some ready-made magics. The most important content was the method of cultivating demon pills, which was difficult for adult demons to accept.
"There are only less than ten years..." Pei Zihan felt that the time was too short and it might be too late to train the little demon, but he immediately changed his mind, "There is no such thing as too late. The third ancestor of the Taoist sect trained Taoists while fighting. Okay, I will take this task."
The task of the demon-invading Taoist priests was completed, and everyone said goodbye. Only Gan Zhiquan stayed. He was a thoughtful person, and some things needed to be clarified in advance. "There are hundreds of tribes here, at least thirty demon kings. After you and Yang Qingyin leave, who will be in charge?"
Gan Zhiquan understood the meaning of "assistance", and he himself did not want to be a demon king.
"The Holy Mother of Ten Thousand Sons." Mu Xingqiu said affirmatively.
Gan Zhiquan was slightly stunned, "This is really a... strange choice, but if you think about it carefully, the Holy Mother of Ten Thousand Sons might really work. What if she dies?"
"King Yu, but you have to keep an eye on him. If there is another accident, you can only step forward."
"Just for this, I have to save the lives of the Holy Mother of Ten Thousand Sons and King Yu." Gan Zhiquan occasionally made a little joke, "What about the Battle Demon Mountain? Do we have to fight Bingkui again?"
"Wait for me to discuss it with Zuo Liuying, what do you think?"
"If it is to boost morale, this battle is enough. If it is to stop the Dou Zhuan Xing Yi Formation, this number of demons is too small, unless you can stay and cast "Ten Thousand Enemies Heartbeat" again."
Mu Xingqiu smiled, but did not give a clear answer. He had a hunch that the next time Bingkui came again, the effect of the mind illusion would not be so good.
Yang Qingyin came with the Tiger Talisman Master Gao Fuwei, and Gan Zhiquan said goodbye.
Gao Fuwei had always been a little afraid of Mu Xingqiu, and now he was even more uneasy. As soon as he came over, he said, "I also suddenly found this memory in my mind, and I told the Spirit King immediately."
"Well, what did you remember?"
"I can't explain it clearly. Ever since the Taoist master cast a spell to kill the ice monster, I felt that I had a little more vague memory in my mind. Whenever I think about it carefully, it becomes more vague."
Mu Xingqiu's illusion at that time was mainly aimed at the ice monster, but the spread range was extremely wide, and it had a little effect on the monsters and Taoist priests. With the help of the water in the sword washing pool, the power of this illusion was extremely strong, awakening a small piece of memory that had been removed from Gao Fuwei's mind. To be precise, this memory was hidden.
"I need to cast an illusion on you again."
"Okay, that's why I came here." Gao Fuwei laughed dryly. He dared to compete with Mu Xingqiu before, but after thousands of ice monsters were destroyed in a thought, he no longer had this idea. He felt extremely honored to be able to walk in front of the Taoist master and hand over his memory.
It was not difficult to check Gao Fuwei's memory this time. The fifth level of illusion was enough. Mu Xingqiu even removed the fog surrounding the memory so that Gao Fuwei could see it himself.
The Tiger Talisman Master staggered and his face suddenly changed, "That's not what I meant. I don't know anything..."
Gao Fuwei's memory did not contain the content of Yelin Town. Instead, a talisman master gave him an order to find a way to get close to Mu Xingqiu and understand his movements. When the time came, this memory would be automatically restored. At that time, Gao Fuwei would go west to Sheshen Country to wait for the next instructions.
Mu Xingqiu's illusion restored the memory in advance.
"From now on, you have to follow me. I will take you to Sheshen Country."
Gao Fuwei's face became even uglier, and even his voice was trembling slightly, "I have absolutely no intention of inquiring about the future whereabouts of Dao Zun."
Mu Xingqiu smiled, "I believe you, go, get ready, maybe we will set off soon."
Gao Fuwei obeyed the order and left. He looked back every few steps, always thinking that he would be attacked from behind.
"What's the difference between what you did and walking into a trap?" Yang Qingyin said. After listening to Mu Xingqiu's memory of Gao Fuwei, she felt confused.
Mu Xingqiu thought for a moment, "My fish is bigger than the net."
Yang Qingyin snorted softly, "Let's go and see Zuo Liuying. You said you wouldn't fight for the command, but now everyone listens to you, and I've become a messenger."
Mu Xingqiu just smiled and didn't argue with Yang Qingyin.
Baldy said behind Mu Xingqiu: "I'm willing to be a messenger."
Xiaohao took over the conversation, "I want to be a disciple of the Mind Department. 'One thought's power, ten thousand enemies' hearts move', I point, and all the enemies in front and behind me will fall, hahahaha, then I will laugh three times..."
"Why laugh three times?" Baldy asked puzzled.
The two followed and argued endlessly behind, Yang Qingyin and Mu Xingqiu walked in front, into the middle of the broken woods, where Zuo Liuying was waiting.
There were at least fifty magical instruments placed around Zuo Liuying, half of which were gems and the other half were various. He stared at one of the gems and waited for a while before looking up, "I copied my memory."
"Why, can't your brain hold it?" Xiaohao asked.
Zuo Liuying still looked at Mu Xingqiu. He rarely showed emotions, but his eyes showed a hint of determination at this time, "Do me a favor, Mu Xingqiu, remove all the memories in my brain, I can't do it myself."