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Standing opposite Ghost Fangzi, he looked at me with a half-smile that sent a chill down my spine, even though Ghost Fangzi was using Zhang Fan's body and had likely been doing so for some time.
Zhang Fan suddenly stopped being annoying, and I surprisingly felt no sense of something being off; that was the biggest sign that something was wrong.
"Three Purities Edict, Daoist Law of Correct Origin," I formed a hand seal and recited the incantation.
"Why are you causing so much trouble?" Ghost Fangzi extended a hand, which instantly elongated and reached in front of me, grabbing my neck.
I quickly reacted and deflected Ghost Fangzi's hand away.
Ghost Fangzi transformed into a shadow and in an instant appeared in front of me, raising his hand like a claw, striking towards my Spirit Cover.
"One stroke clarifies the pure and the turbid, two establish the body to transcend mortality. Three strokes sweep away evil spirits, four discern loyalty from treachery. Five strikes call out with authority, six strokes write the correct boundaries. Seven points hang lightly like water, Three Pure Edict commands the Three Immortals."
My fingers traced in the air as I chanted, drawing an Exorcism Talisman in the void.
Void Conjuration! This is something achievable only after reaching a certain level in Talisman Magic.
This isn't considered an advanced technique, but being able to use it indicates a certain proficiency in Talisman Magic. Once one's skill in Talisman Magic reaches a certain level, Void Conjuration becomes very easy; with just a thought, the talisman can automatically appear before you.
However, this instantaneous creation of talismans requires an understanding of Fate Talisman first.
My Talisman Magic lies between Void Conjuration and Fate Talisman; I can perform Void Conjuration but cannot yet draw Fate Talisman.
Exorcism Talisman is one of my specialties; it has some restraining effect against the Evil Energy used by Ghost Fangzi, which is why I chose to draw this talisman.
The talisman solidified in the void. I lightly flicked it with my finger, and it transformed into a Radiance that shot towards Ghost Fangzi.
Ghost Fangzi remained calm, reaching out to grab my drawn talisman with his hand. With a squeeze, he crushed my Exorcism Talisman effortlessly.
"Damn, he's that strong?" I thought to myself. Although Ghost Fangzi was borrowing Zhang Fan's body, his strength was not weak: "I can't fight here; if there's collateral damage, that would be troublesome."
The room wasn't large—just about the size of a tiered classroom—and there were many people here. It was too cramped to unleash my Demon Coffin! We could fight inside the Demon Coffin!
But how can I lure Ghost Fangzi over there? Should I just grab him? I don't have that kind of ability, so I can only trick him into coming.
I can't use heavy-handed tactics against Ghost Fangzi, after all, he is Zhang Fan's ally.
I just don't know what Ghost Fangzi's current target is. What do we have that is worth his attention as a major Evil Cultivator?
Oh right, Golden Crow! An Evil Cultivator like Ghost Fangzi must be involved in Blood Cultivation, so his target is likely the corpse and bloodline of the Golden Crow!
"Your target is what's inside that Demon Coffin, right?" I asked. "Do you know what's in there? Why are you so excited?"
"Caw Caw, I am Black Wuchang." The ghost replied, "Don't try to deceive me with such nonsense. I may not know what's inside, but from the demonic aura, it must be at least a divine beast or higher."
It seems he doesn't know. If he knew it was the Golden Crow, he probably wouldn't have any thoughts about that Demon Coffin.
Why? Just think about it; it's the Golden Crow! What is the Golden Crow? The sun! For someone practicing Evil Techniques to try to refine Sun True Fire? Who would dare to do that? Isn't that ridiculous?
Even without Sun True Fire, Yang Fire is something Ghost Fangzi would still be wary of.
Although the bloodline of the Golden Crow has already been refined by Shaoming, it seems Ghost Fangzi hasn't realized it. After all, he doesn't know what Shaoming's situation was originally. Even though Shaoming's strength has skyrocketed now, Ghost Fangzi probably wouldn't think that Shaoming has absorbed what was inside the Demon Coffin.
Forget it; the most important thing now is to separate Ghost Fangzi from Zhang Fan and then lead Ghost Fangzi into the Demon Coffin.
I can't use sharp weapons anymore, but fortunately, I still have a Peach Wood Sword in my Seed Bag. I pulled out the wooden sword and waved it towards Ghost Fangzi.
The wooden sword spun in the air and struck Ghost Fangzi (Zhang Fan) on the arm. The sword was deflected, but I reached out and caught it, swinging it downwards.
Zhang Fan didn't dodge or evade; he kicked straight towards my chest.
It was a matter of who would retreat first.
Our attack speeds were similar; as long as one of us showed even a hint of retreating, the other would gain the upper hand. Since Ghost Fangzi wasn't using his own body, he wouldn't feel pain—why would he fear my wooden sword? But I couldn't afford to retreat either; I was already pushed to a dead end. If I retreated with Ghost Fangzi's methods, I'd be dead right here!
Clang! The wooden sword struck Ghost Fangzi (Zhang Fan)'s hand, producing a sound like metal clashing against iron. Ghost Fangzi showed no reaction to this impact at all.
"Bang!!!" Ghost Fangzi's foot kicked into my stomach, causing the wooden sword to slip from my grasp as I was sent flying backward.
My body crashed onto the tomb path, and thankfully, the Azure Flower Robe absorbed some of the impact. However, the shockwave was something that the Azure Flower Robe couldn't mitigate; my Viscera churned violently from the force.
"Now's my chance," I forced down the turmoil in my chest and reached out in front of me: "Taiji Diagram!"
At the tip of the wooden sword hung a pendant.
It was the Octagonal Taiji!
The Octagonal Taiji emitted golden light, and centered around it, a black-and-white Tai Chi enveloped Ghost Fangzi.
"Receive!" I opened my hand and grasped forward; the entire Taiji Diagram suddenly contracted, lifting off the ground and wrapping around Ghost Fangzi completely, rendering him immobile.
"What?" Ghost Fangzi exclaimed in shock; he truly did not expect this move from me.
Controlling him with ordinary means would have been nearly impossible. When had Ghost Fangzi become such an old hand? His combat experience could easily surpass mine several times over.
Surprise was my only option; I had to catch him off guard.
When I drew out the wooden sword, I had already placed the Octagonal Taiji on its tip. Being kicked away by Ghost Fangzi was part of my plan.
In that instant of being kicked away, I deliberately let go of the wooden sword, allowing it to fall not far from Ghost Fangzi's feet.
If Ghost Fangzi had rushed after me immediately after kicking me away, my scheme would have been for naught. However, he maintained his composure as a senior Master and stood still, watching me.
That was my opportunity.
With the Taiji Diagram in play, Ghost Fangzi was caught off guard in his haste.
I was just lucky that everything had unfolded according to my calculations up to this point.
Looking at the controlled Ghost Fangzi, I knew I had to act quickly. If too much time passed and the binding power of the Taiji Diagram weakened, I wouldn't be able to maintain control over him any longer.
Soul Capturing Technique!
Although my Soul Capturing Technique is not particularly advanced, I have no choice but to give it a try.
“Three Pure Edict, inform Zheng Yuan, the paths of humans and ghosts are different, souls must return, Specter everything, Four Lives receive blessings, those with heads and those without heads shall live, guns and knives kill, diving and hanging ropes, clear death and hidden death, grievances and injustices lead to demise, good and evil karma must be borne by oneself, wealth and poverty are summoned by you, command the crowd, summon and ascend.”
With a wave of my hand, a Pure Lotus floated in front of me.
Ever since my Heart Fire awakened, my Spell has essentially manifested as a Pure Lotus.
The Pure Lotus slowly rotated in the air as I gestured with my hand, transforming it into a Magic Sword.
As long as I stab this Magic Sword into Zhang Fan's body and separate Zhang Fan from Ghost Fangzi's soul, the Soul Capturing Technique will be successful.
However, this time my target for the Soul Capture is Ghost Fangzi! How could I possibly deal with him using ordinary methods?
But I had already anticipated this and had thought of a solution.
Let’s not forget that I have another identity—I am a Judge!
I am the appointed Death Register Judge by the Yama King! Whether it’s the Judgment Pen or the Death Register, both are treasures capable of suppressing souls!
Moreover, I also possess a Judgment Seal!
I took out the Judgment Pen, drew an Exorcism Talisman on the Spell formed by the power of Taoist Arts, and lightly stamped it with the Judgment Seal.
At the same time, I placed the Death Register above Ghost Fangzi's (or Zhang Fan's) head and stamped it with the Judgment Seal on top of Zhang Fan's head.
Everything was ready; all that was left was the right moment!
I grasped the Magic Sword and thrust it directly into the Judgment Seal above Zhang Fan's head.
“Swish!” As soon as the Magic Sword made contact with Zhang Fan's forehead, a pitch-black smoke rose from his brow.
The black smoke is the evil that Ghost Fangzi has cast on Zhang Fan!
“Shaoming!” I called out to Shaoming.
“Master.” Shaoming obediently jumped to my side.
“Zhang Fan is possessed, but this evil is quite Trouble. Using glutinous rice probably won't be effective. After I extract this Evil Energy from his body, you will use your demon power to clear his meridians. There will likely still be residual Evil Energy inside.”
Shaoming's demon power has the characteristics of Sun True Fire, which is more effective for exorcism than my Azure Mana.
“Yes, Master,” Shaoming replied.
“Once you finish exorcising him, hurry and get out of this tomb passage. Remember, do not stop in the first tomb passage.”
After giving my instructions, I had almost expelled the Evil Energy from Zhang Fan. With a wave of my hand, a ball of Azure Lotus Flame enveloped the black mist.
Even if it’s Ghost Fangzi, being extracted with the Soul Capturing Technique cannot restore him immediately. Taking advantage of this moment when Ghost Fangzi is Weak, I can bring him into the Demon Coffin.
Now, both Ghost Fangzi and I have no more concerns; it’s time for a real battle.
However, on another note, fighting inside the Demon Coffin has its advantages—if anyone dies, there’s no need to buy another coffin since one is already prepared!
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