Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest

Green Scene Mountain.

On a desolate mountain path, Qin Qingxuan pointed to a structure hidden amongst the trees in the distance and said, "That is the Zixiao Observatory."

Wang Chen nodded without speaking.

Green Scene Mountain, located thirty miles southwest of Daye City, is a large mountain with dense forests and beautiful scenery, said to be inhabited by many hermits and hidden masters who practice Daoism in seclusion.

There are hundreds of Taoist palaces and cave mansions, large and small.

The Zixiao Observatory is one of them.

This Taoist palace is not well-known among the common people of the Imperial Capital, known only to a few, but according to Qin Qingxuan, many officials and nobles from the city come here annually to make offerings and listen to the teachings.

The Zixiao Observatory has a history of over a hundred years and, although its influence can't compare to that of the Great Tao Palace, it has a very profound network of connections.

The person Qin Qingxuan has requested Wang Chen's help to deal with is none other than the master of the observatory, the Great Heavenly Master Zhang Shuocheng!

Setting aside Loose Cultivators, the cultivators of regular Taoist veins are divided into tiers based on their cultivation level: Taoist Boy, Taoist, Heavenly Master, Great Heavenly Master, and Taoist Ancestor.

Zhang Shuocheng, who can carry the title of Great Heavenly Master, naturally has extraordinary strength.

However, Qin Qingxuan suspects that he might very well be a Great Demon!

Heavenly Demons possessing bodies is the most common method they use to infiltrate the Cangqing Domain; countless people throughout history have had their bodies taken by Demons, bringing calamity to the world, including many brave and mighty warriors.

Although the human beings of the Cangqing Domain have tried their best to expel Demons, these beings seem to be inexhaustible and undying, making them the greatest enemy of humanity.

As a Demon-subduing Chief Guard within the Blood Cloak Guard, Wang Chen also has the responsibility and duty to slay Demons and exorcise evil.

He couldn't help but find it strange why Qin Qingxuan didn't use the official channels to deal with Zhang Shuocheng but instead went to the trouble of asking for his help to privately slay the threat.

"I don't have any evidence."

In response to Wang Chen's doubts, Qin Qingxuan said with a wry smile, "Zhang Shuocheng practices both Daoism and martial arts, having once slain a fifth-tier Martial Ancestor, and he has deep interactions with the powerful elites of Daye City…"

She paused, and the True Disciple of the Rain Flower Sword Sect added, "The current Empress Dowager also has the surname Zhang!"

He even has connections with the Empress Dowager?

Wang Chen finally understood why Qin Qingxuan was so wary of Zhang Shuocheng and did not dare to act rashly despite knowing that the other might be a Demon.

"This demon has many minions..."

Qin Qingxuan said solemnly, "Later, I will be responsible for luring away his followers, while eliminating this Great Demon will depend entirely on Thousand Household!"

"Understood."

Wang Chen reached out and grasped the Taichu Slaying Demon Spear: "Leave it to me."

"The Art of Concealing Weapons?"

Qin Qingxuan's eyes lit up immediately, "Is this the Divine Weapon for exorcising demons from the hidden treasury of the Yiluan Office?"

Having not seen Wang Chen carrying the Demon-Slaying Spear earlier, and out of trust, Qin Qingxuan had not asked. Now she felt quite shocked and her confidence in Wang Chen greatly increased.

"I brought the spearhead!"

She was about to take out the spearhead she brought with her.

Wang Chen smiled and said, "No need, this spear already has its original spearhead."

Qin Qingxuan was even more shocked, her eyes wide as she asked, "Thousand Household Wang, where did you get the original spearhead?"

"Let's not talk about that."

Wang Chen waved his hand, "First, let's exterminate the Demon."

Qin Qingxuan's pretty face blushed, realizing she had been somewhat out of line, and quickly said, "Okay."

The two, one in front of the other, quickly approached the Zixiao Observatory.

This Taoist temple was not open to the public, so there were no worshippers to be seen. The gates were firmly closed, and the buildings within were surrounded by tall walls, giving the appearance of impenetrable defense.

But such high walls could never stop Wang Chen and Qin Qingxuan. The latter drew her sword, which she carried at all times, and with a burst of acceleration, she soared forward, transforming into a white shadow that rushed to the top of the wall in the blink of an eye.

"Zhang Shuocheng, you have colluded with Demons, your sins are unforgivable. Surrender yourself immediately!"

A shrill voice spread in all directions, instantly permeating the entire Taoist Palace, leaving none within unable to hear.

Qin Qingxuan's move seemed incredibly rash, but in fact, it was a strategy that she had discussed with Wang Chen—the tactic of startling the snake by beating the grass.

She was responsible for drawing aggro front and center, attracting the attention of those within the Zixiao Observatory, while Wang Chen quietly infiltrated the temple's backyard from another direction.

Zhang Shuocheng usually kept to himself, rarely appearing in public, spending most of his time in secluded cultivation within the dwelling of the temple's backyard.

Just as Wang Chen landed, he was immediately targeted by a chilling presence.

"Ha!"

He let out a hearty laugh and, like an arrow shot from a bow, he charged in the direction to his right, striking fiercely against a wall.

With a loud "Boom," the solid wall shattered into pieces, sending countless fragments flying like shrapnel hit by a cannonball, stirring up a cloud of dust into the sky.

Although his vision was greatly obscured, Wang Chen accurately located his target.

Qin Qingxuan's plan was simple, not at all complex, but extremely effective.

Qin Qingxuan's provocation did not directly draw out Zhang Shuocheng. However, the moment Wang Chen infiltrated the backyard, this suspected Great Demon and temple master could no longer sit still.

By using his presence to Lock-On to Wang Chen, he immediately exposed himself.

In turn, Wang Chen also Locked-On to him.

This exchange of energy Induction was extremely mysterious, only seen in showdowns between true masters!

Qin Qingxuan had instructed Wang Chen to kill in one strike; if he did not hit, he must escape, never staying to engage in prolonged combat. After all, they both were in disguise, ensuring they would not reveal their true identities.

Up until now, the plan had proceeded as intended.

"Kill!"

In the next moment, Wang Chen's low angry shout sounded as he thrust the Taichu Slaying Demon Spear in his hand towards his target.

In a room ten paces away from him stood an imposing purple-robed Heavenly Master with a face showing anger, but his eyes were icy cold.

The temperature of the surrounding space plummeted suddenly, with specks of frost and snow appearing out of thin air.

However, as the gleaming Taichu Slaying Demon Spear lunged forward, this prestigious Heavenly Master of Daye City changed his expression. His pitch-black pupils abruptly contracted violently, and shockingly, they both stood erect!

Scaly black armor suddenly appeared on his face and hands, and the aura he emitted became wildly chaotic and Fiendish.

But it also contained an irrepressible hint of fear!

Zhang Shuocheng's sudden transformation proved Qin Qingxuan's speculations. Wang Chen intensified the power channeled into the spear from ninety percent to its full might, and the spear tip suddenly shot forth a flame several feet long.

The overwhelming pressure and energy firmly Locked-On and Bound the opponent ahead!

This spear strike left Zhang Shuocheng with no escape. He let out an inhuman roar from his throat and spat out an Infant Fist-sized purple pearl toward the oncoming spear flame.

Puff!

The moment the purple pearl collided with the spear flame, it exploded violently, releasing the Demon's power within. It instantly turned into a twisted black fog, surging back toward Wang Chen.

At this very moment, Zhang Shuocheng had completely revealed his true form. He suddenly curled up into a ball, his Sharp scales standing on end, as his entire body leaped upwards!

But with a turn of the Taichu Slaying Demon Spear's tip, the just-erupted black fog dissipated into nothingness.

In the span of a finger snap, Wang Chen caught up with Zhang Shuocheng, who had transformed into a humanoid Demon. The Taichu Slaying Demon Spear pierced upward through its body.

Dark purple blood immediately poured down like raindrops!

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The second update is posted.