In the depths of Qingfeng Temple, Liang Tian immersed himself in his training, demonstrating unwavering determination and exceptional talent as he delved deeper into the cultivation methods taught by Xuanfeng Zhenren. Each day, he became more absorbed in his practice, resonating increasingly with the Spiritual Energy of the world around him, and his strength steadily grew.
As his cultivation progressed, Liang Tian began to notice changes within himself. Initially, he had struggled to manipulate the Spiritual Energy, but now he could control it with ease, and the power within him had become more robust. He understood that all of this was thanks to the nurturing environment of Qingfeng Temple and the meticulous guidance of Xuanfeng Zhenren.
One day, Xuanfeng Zhenren approached Liang Tian with a serious expression and said, “Liang Tian, you have been cultivating here for some time now, and your strength has improved significantly. Coincidentally, there have been some strange occurrences in nearby towns that have left the people anxious. I hope you can descend the mountain to investigate. This will not only test your cultivation results but also help alleviate the people's concerns.”
Without hesitation, Liang Tian replied, “Yes, Master. I will not fail in my mission.”
After packing his belongings and bidding farewell to Xuanfeng Zhenren, Liang Tian hurried down the mountain. Upon arriving at the town, he found it desolate; the streets were nearly empty, and most shops were shuttered. He approached an elderly man to inquire about the situation. The old man spoke with worry etched on his face: “Young man, you should leave quickly. Recently, some mysterious individuals have appeared at night, and many townsfolk have gone missing without explanation. Everyone is terrified.”
A sense of urgency gripped Liang Tian as he resolved to investigate discreetly within the town. That night, he concealed himself and navigated through the alleys and streets. Indeed, at midnight, he sensed an eerie presence emanating from an abandoned mansion on the town's outskirts.
Cautiously approaching the mansion, Liang Tian noticed a faint layer of black mist surrounding it, exuding a sinister aura. He channeled his spiritual energy and stepped inside carefully. As soon as he entered, he heard faint sounds of pain echoing through the air.
Following the sounds led him to the basement of the mansion. Inside, a group of cloaked figures surrounded several unconscious townsfolk as they appeared to be conducting some sort of evil ritual. Enraged, Liang Tian shouted, “You vile scoundrels! What are you doing?”
The cloaked figures were startled by his sudden outburst and turned to face him. One who seemed to be their leader sneered, “Who is this brat daring to disrupt our affairs?”
Unfazed by their intimidation, Liang Tian swiftly formed hand seals and unleashed a Spell he had learned at Qingfeng Temple. A brilliant beam of spiritual light illuminated the basement and surged toward the cloaked figures. Seeing this, they attempted to counter with dark sorcery; however, Liang Tian’s current strength was far beyond what they anticipated—his attack was unstoppable.
After several exchanges, the cloaked figures began to falter. They hadn’t expected this sudden young man to be so formidable. The Black Robed Leader realized things were turning against them and attempted to flee. But Liang Tian would not allow that; he vanished from sight and reappeared right in front of the Black Robed Leader, seizing him by the collar and demanding angrily, “Who are you? Why are you harming these innocent civilians?”
The Black Robed Leader's face turned pale with fear but remained silent through gritted teeth. With a cold snort, Liang Tian tightened his grip and pressed further for answers. Finally unable to withstand it any longer, the Black Robed Leader trembled as he confessed, “We… we are members of the Blood Demon Cult, tasked with collecting mortal blood here to cultivate a powerful Evil Technique.”
Liang Tian was taken aback, realizing that he had stumbled upon an evil cult. He understood well that such malevolent forces could not be allowed to persist. Therefore, he summoned his spiritual energy and subdued the Black Robed Leader. The remaining figures in black, witnessing this, all fell to their knees, begging for mercy.
Liang Tian paid no heed to the pleas of the black-robed individuals. First, he awakened the unconscious citizens and reassured them. Once they were calm, he swiftly bound the black-robed figures, preparing to hand them over to the Local Authorities the following day.
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