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The high-ranking officials of Nihong and a third of their army had been completely annihilated. Coupled with their unsuccessful invasion efforts in Huaxia, they not only lost an entire legion but also wiped out Nihong's strongest combatants, the Onmyoji and ninjas. Nihong no longer had the strength to invade Huaxia and was forced to abandon its plans. What was initially an eight-year anti-invasion struggle ended in just one year due to the involvement of Mystical Hero, Hanno, and Li Wei Feng, leading to Nihong's disgraceful retreat from Huaxia. Upon their return home, countless challenges awaited them. Now, the leftist forces, with the covert assistance of Hanno and Elder Brother Li, were thriving and had successfully risen to power, while the high-ranking officials of the Military Headquarters who had devised the invasion plans were either dead or imprisoned, unable to protect the returning officers.
Having made a rare trip abroad, Hanno and Elder Brother Li kept an eye on the situation among Nihong's upper echelons while traveling around various regions of Nihong. This country, with its millennia-long ties to Huaxia, had much to offer in terms of history and customs. There were many unique scenic spots and distinctive foods. Although Hanno and Elder Brother Li believed that Huaxia cuisine was the best, they found Nihong's specialties quite enjoyable as well, especially grilled eel rice and pickled cucumbers, which were Hanno's two favorite dishes.
Once the invading Nihong army had retreated entirely back to Nihong, the two of them finally returned home with a haul of "spoils." These treasures were plundered by Nihong's high-ranking officials from Huaxia, and naturally, they intended to bring them back.
"It's a pity we didn't get to see Nihong's greatest monster, Yamata no Orochi," Hanno lamented to Elder Brother Li.
Elder Brother Li replied, "Perhaps Yamata no Orochi was killed by Susanoo long ago."
Hanno remarked, "Nihong claims there are eight million deities in their highlands, which is more than our own legends about immortals. Is that really true?"
Elder Brother Li chuckled, "Nihong's deities are more about quantity than quality; even untransformed monsters count towards that number. Unlike our immortals in Huaxia who possess extraordinary powers—just an ordinary soldier from our side could easily defeat most of Nihong's deities. Moreover, monsters in Huaxia aren't considered immortals; if we counted them too, our numbers would certainly surpass Nihong's eight million deities."
Hanno nodded and asked, "Since you have Yokai Parade, do deities exist as well? Where do they reside? Why haven't any shown up despite us causing such chaos in Nihong?"
Elder Brother Li speculated, "Maybe they've all perished? Or perhaps they've left Earth altogether. With Earth's dwindling vitality, isn't it said that immortals abandoned it for that reason?"
"What a shame; I still wanted to see what the Sun God looks like!"
Upon returning to Hong Kong Island, they found that the plot of Zombie Taoist was nearing its conclusion. Yang Feiyun had become the great demon king and was seeking revenge against Uncle Jiu and his companions.
Zhong Bang and Yubi Xin had gone through much together and were finally set to marry. On their wedding day, Yang Feiyun arrived with two demons to disrupt the ceremony and unleashed a massacre. Uncle Jiu and Zhong Bang were shocked to see Yang Feiyun resurrected and joined forces to confront him. However, Yang Feiyun had absorbed the thousand-year demon power of the Moon Wolf and was incredibly powerful; even their combined efforts were insufficient against him. Many guests were injured in the chaos, with Wen Cai suffering severe wounds. In this world, Wen Cai replaced Afan from Zombie Taoist as Mao Fang’s disciple. Although he had fallen for Akin, a money-loving woman, Wen Cai’s feelings for Uncle Jiu ran deeper than Afan’s; he regarded Uncle Jiu with paternal affection and respect and would never betray him for a woman. Nevertheless, Akin was still moved by Wen Cai’s genuine feelings, leading them to become a couple.
"Wen Cai—" Seeing his beloved disciple on the brink of death after raising him from childhood made Uncle Jiu’s eyes turn red as he rushed forward desperately to block Yang Feiyun and the two demons. He shouted at Zhong Bang, "Zhong Bang, take everyone and leave!"
"No! Master, I won't go! I will help you!" Zhong Bang refused to abandon Uncle Jiu alone against Yang Feiyun and the two demons. He knew Mao Fang stood no chance against them; if he left now, Uncle Jiu would surely not survive.
"You must go," Uncle Jiu insisted. "You are Five Generations of Wonders; only you can defeat Yang Feiyun. Everyone's hopes rest on you; you must escape to save yourself."
Zhong Bang looked bewildered at the mention of Five Generations of Wonders. To achieve that status meant drinking forgetfulness water to erase all emotions—but how could he bear to part with Yubi Xin? They had just gotten married.
Before Zhong Bang could make a decision, a clear female voice suddenly rang out: "Master! You’ve taken on another dangerous job!"
Then came a pleasant male voice filled with magnetism: "Master! We’re here to help you."
"Uncle Jiu" was overjoyed and called out, "Qiu Sheng, Yao Yao, you’re back!"
Before he could receive a response, two figures darted in like lightning, each delivering a blow that sent the male and female demons flying.
"Wow, amazing!" Zhong Bang was dumbfounded. When he became a disciple of Uncle Jiu, he had heard about two senior brothers and sisters who were praised by his master as unparalleled. He thought that if it weren't for his Five Generations of Wonders physique, he might not even measure up to them. At that time, Zhong Bang was still unconvinced, but now seeing their prowess firsthand, he realized they were indeed formidable—more so than his master. He couldn't deny it.
Hanno and Elder Brother Li knocked down the two demons and charged at Yang Feiyun again. Yang Feiyun believed himself to be a great demon king with immense power and initially dismissed Hanno and his fellow disciples of Uncle Jiu. However, once they engaged in battle, he quickly realized that both of them were at least twice as strong as Uncle Jiu. He couldn't help but feel both fear and jealousy—jealous of Uncle Jiu's good fortune, not only because his fate was a natural enemy to Yang Feiyun but also because he had three disciples, each more outstanding than the last.
Hanno and Elder Brother Li had spent several months in Nihong not just playing but also diligently training. They had finally established their foundations, their strength skyrocketing as their true energy combined with Daoist Arts pushed Yang Feiyun back repeatedly. Although Yang Feiyun was stronger than Mao Fang and the untransformed Zhong Bang, he was no match for the combined efforts of Hanno and Elder Brother Li. With Uncle Jiu and Zhong Bang joining in, Yang Feiyun faced utter defeat. The phrase "great ambitions thwarted before death" aptly described Yang Feiyun; he couldn't even summon the demon realm or ghost domain as in the original story before being utterly vanquished by Hanno and the others.
"Qiu Sheng, Yao Yao, it's been a year since we last met, and you've grown so much that I can only look up to you! Wonderful!" Uncle Jiu exclaimed joyfully, filled with emotion.
Elder Brother Li smiled and said, "Master, no matter how strong we are, we are still your disciples!"
Hanno added with a grin, "Master, doesn't this mean we have surpassed our teacher?"
Uncle Jiu nodded repeatedly. "That's right! Haha! With you two and Zhong Bang here, my Maoshan Taoism will surely flourish!"
He then pulled Zhong Bang forward. "Zhong Bang, these are the Qiu Sheng and Han Yao I mentioned to you—your senior brother and sister. Qiu Sheng, Yao Yao, this is my new disciple Zhong Bang; he has great potential in Daoist Arts."
"Hello, Senior Brother Qiu Sheng and Senior Sister Yao Yao! I am Zhong Bang," Zhong Bang greeted them respectfully.
"Hello, Junior Brother," Elder Brother Li responded before asking, "Where is Wen Cai? Where is he?"
Only then did Uncle Jiu and Zhong Bang remember that Wen Cai had been severely injured by Yang Feiyun. They jumped up in alarm and hurried to rescue Wen Cai and the other injured individuals. Uncle Jiu had medical skills; he managed to stabilize the injuries of everyone else and brought them back from the brink. However, Wen Cai's injuries were too severe—his internal organs were nearly shattered—and there was no way to save him. Akin held Wen Cai tightly as she cried; she had just resolved to turn over a new leaf and live well with him—why did it have to end like this? Was it because her past misdeeds had dragged him down? In that moment, Akin even contemplated following Wen Cai into death.
Uncle Jiu's expression darkened; as a manly figure, his eyes turned red with tears. Wen Cai was a child he had raised himself; his feelings for Wen Cai ran deep—how could he not be heartbroken?
Elder Brother Li also shared a close bond with Wen Cai and didn't want to watch him die. He quickly turned to Hanno for advice. Hanno nodded in agreement, which relieved Elder Brother Li.
Hanno stepped forward and said to Uncle Jiu, "Master, during our recent adventure with Qiu Sheng, we encountered a fortuitous event where we obtained an ancient alchemist's recipe. One of the pills produced can heal all internal injuries; it should be able to save Wen Cai."
Uncle Jiu listened skeptically. "A recipe for alchemy? Is it real?"
"Of course it's real," Hanno replied. "Qiu Sheng and I previously concocted one of the pills designed to eliminate impurities from the body, clear meridians, and solidify foundational energy—the Peiyuan Pill—and its effects were remarkable after consumption. We still have half a bottle left; Master, this is for you."
Uncle Jiu's eyes lit up at the effect, and he quickly tucked the bottle containing the Peiyuan Pill into his bosom. He then asked, "Do you have the elixir to save Wen Cai ready?"
Hanno shook her head. "No, but we can refine it right away."
"Alright, give me the names of the herbs, and I'll go buy them immediately," Uncle Jiu replied.
"Sure." Hanno listed a series of herb names, all of which were quite ordinary. The elixir she intended to refine was a basic Elixir, the lowest grade in the Pure Yuan realm, one that even those in the Mortal Realm could concoct. Therefore, the required herbs were common and would not include any that did not exist in this world.
Uncle Jiu immediately took Zhong Bang and Elder Brother Li to buy the herbs, while Yubi Xin and Zhong Jun assisted Hanno in chopping wood and starting a fire. Zhong Jun brought out a clay pot from the kitchen for brewing medicine. Hanno hurriedly stopped her. "Sister Jun, we don't need the clay pot."
Zhong Jun asked, "How can we brew medicine without a pot?"
Hanno explained, "We're not brewing medicine; we're refining pills, so we need an alchemical furnace."
Zhong Jun looked troubled. "Where am I supposed to find you an alchemical furnace?"
Yubi Xin inquired, "Isn't the incense burner at the temple entrance an alchemical furnace? Can we use that?"
Zhong Jun replied, "That won't work; it doesn't have a lid."
Hanno chuckled lightly and pulled out a small furnace about an inch in size from her bosom. "I have an alchemical furnace!"
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