txolops Chapter 273 The Pure White Lotus Purifies Demonic Energy
Chapter 273 The Pure White Lotus Purifies Demonic Energy
When Pingxin heard that Taibai actually had a way to dispel the demonic energy in Xiangliu's body, the first thing that welled up in her heart was a hint of undisguised doubt.
After all, as a saint who governs the earthly path, she has experienced countless tribulations and witnessed all the laws of the heavens, yet she was helpless against the strange demonic energy that entangled Xiang Liu.
Taibai was merely a Hunyuan Golden Immortal, the difference in their realms was like heaven and earth, so what kind of methods could he possibly possess?
But after a moment's thought, Pingxin chose to believe.
Perhaps it was precisely because of this boy's extraordinary qualities that the Three Pure Ones looked at him with special regard.
Thinking of this, Pingxin suppressed the doubts in his eyes and regained his composure. Perhaps there really was a glimmer of hope.
"Tell me, what method do you have to dispel the demonic energy within Xiang Liu's body?"
Taibai didn't say much, but with a flick of his sleeve, two radiant white lotuses appeared in his palm.
One flower is of the third grade, and the other is of the fifth grade; the lotus petals are translucent like jade.
What's even more striking is that the white lotus is surrounded by wisps of golden, aura-like merit.
The moment Pingxin's gaze fell upon the two pure white lotuses, he understood Li Bai's meaning.
The Pure White Lotus, tempered by merit, naturally has a restraining effect on demonic energy. If it is integrated into Xiang Liu's immortal body, and its purifying power is used to cleanse the demonic root, it is indeed a feasible path.
However, this method requires the guidance of a sage to ensure its absolute success.
"I am aware of your plan."
Pingxin nodded slightly and reached out to take the two white lotuses.
The moment the lotus petals touched her fingertips, a gentle ripple spread across her skin.
With a flick of her sleeve, the barrier surrounding Xiang Liu dissipated, and the demonic energy that had been imprisoned began to dissipate.
Taibai was already prepared and immediately activated the twelve-petaled Pure White Lotus that floated above his head.
Taking this opportunity, Pingxin lightly tapped her fingertips, and two pure white lotuses transformed into streams of light, disappearing directly into Xiangliu's brow.
Xiang Liu's body trembled violently, and he let out a shrill scream.
His aura weakened at a visible rate.
Time passed slowly, and Xiang Liu's struggles gradually weakened, his robes soaked with cold sweat.
Pingxin immediately activated the power of the Six Paths of Reincarnation, imbuing it with the meaning of endless reincarnation, and injected it into Xiangliu's spiritual platform.
At the same time, she communicated with the source of the earth, and the power of merit enveloped Xiang Liu's immortal body, repeatedly washing away the last remnants of those stubborn demonic energies.
Two pure white lotuses unfurled their petals in the River of Merit, their radiance growing ever brighter. They merged with the power of the earth, transforming into countless tiny runes that were imprinted into Xiang Liu's meridians and marrow.
For two whole hours, the cave was filled with shimmering light, and the hissing sound of demonic energy and purifying power eroding each other could be heard incessantly.
Finally, the last trace of demonic energy in Xiang Liu's body completely dissipated, and his originally profound and long aura also plummeted to the bottom, dropping directly from the perfect state of Hunyuan Golden Immortal to the early stage of Hunyuan Golden Immortal, resulting in a significant loss of cultivation.
Taibai hurriedly stepped forward, supporting Xiangliu's nearly collapsed body, and took out a pill from his bosom.
He carefully fed it into Xiang Liu's mouth, and the pill dissolved immediately. Xiang Liu's face gradually regained some color, and his breathing calmed down.
Pingxin also stepped forward and carefully examined Xiang Liuxian's body several times with his divine sense. He confirmed that there was no demonic energy left in Xiang Liuxian's body. Although his foundation was damaged, there were no hidden dangers. Only then did he truly breathe a sigh of relief.
Xiang Liu struggled to stand firm, bowed deeply to Pingxin and Taibai, and said weakly:
"Many thanks to the Ancestral Witch Houtu and Fellow Daoist Taibai for saving me. If it weren't for your help, I fear I would have fallen into the demonic path and never be redeemed."
"Xiang Liu, you must explain the ins and outs of this matter in detail. With your level of cultivation, ordinary demonic energy should be extremely difficult to corrupt you. What is the reason for this?"
She was filled with doubts. The appearance of the demonic energy was strange, and its corrosive power was even more terrifying. It could ignore the protective immortal light of a Primordial Golden Immortal. The secrets behind this were probably very serious.
Xiang Liu shook his head with a bitter smile, his voice low and hoarse: "Even if I were to report to the Ancestral Witch, I, this humble Taoist, would not know the truth."
Previously, in pursuit of the Kunpeng, I ventured deep into the Northern Dark Ruins. On the way, I suddenly felt a sense of disorientation, as if something invisible had seeped into my mind.
At first, he didn't pay much attention, but unexpectedly, after returning to his cave, the demonic energy suddenly erupted, like a festering sore, and could no longer be suppressed.
He recounted his experience in detail, which was exactly the same as the situation that Pingxin had previously deduced using the methods of a sage, and there were no new clues.
After listening to this calmly, he remained silent for a long time before finally letting out a soft sigh.
The calculations were correct, meaning that what Xiang Liu said was true. However, the source of the demonic energy remained a mystery, and the key to Xiang Liu's inexplicable descent into demonic possession was shrouded in mist and could not be found.
If we wish to investigate further, the only way is to find the escaped Kunpeng and perhaps get some answers.
But Kunpeng's whereabouts are elusive, and he is entangled in karma; how could he be easily dealt with?
Taibai, standing to the side, also frowned, a sense of worry rising in his heart.
He has been diligently cultivating himself ever since, seeking nothing more than to attain the Dao and transcend the cycle of tribulations.
But seeing that even someone with Xiang Liu's cultivation level was almost destroyed by demonic energy, I wonder if I would suffer a similar attack when I break through to the next level, and all my hard work over the past thousand years would be for naught.
At best, one's cultivation level will plummet like Xiang Liu's; at worst, one's foundation will be completely destroyed, severing one's path to enlightenment. This would be even more despairing than the complete annihilation of body and soul.
Thinking of this, Taibai felt a chill run down his spine, and he felt an unprecedented fear of that intangible and formless demonic barrier.
Thinking of this, Taibai felt a chill run down his spine, and he felt an unprecedented fear of that intangible and formless demonic barrier.
"It's not just Xiangliu; there have been many similar cases of demonic energy corruption in the prehistoric world."
Pingxin suddenly spoke up.
As a sage of the true lineage, her perception of the changes in the earth far surpasses that of ordinary sages.
She can instantly know anything that happens on the ground that she wants to investigate.
Just now, she was sensing whether Xiang Liu was the only one who had fallen into demonic possession.
However, after repeated investigations, she discovered that Xiang Liu was not the only one who had fallen into demonic possession in the prehistoric world, and that such cases almost all occurred in succession within a few days after the end of the Investiture of the Gods calamity.
"May I ask, Your Majesty, what do those cultivators who have fallen into demonic possession have in common?"
Taibai pondered to himself, since there are other cultivators who have fallen into demonic possession, then these people are likely to have some similarities.
If we can find it, we might be able to grasp some clues.
"Most of them are those whose cultivation has stagnated for a long time, or those who are cultivators who practice evil paths."
Upon hearing Pingxin's answer, Taibai tensed up immediately, which reminded him of the Jie Sect.
Fortunately, he had already purged a group of disciples of the Jie Sect.
If the Jie Sect were still like it was back then, with "ten thousand immortals coming to pay homage", wouldn't it have become a holy land for the breeding of demonic forces?
Upon thinking of this, Taibai felt a chill run down his spine, as if he had survived a calamity.
If that were the case, the Jie Sect would probably have already lost its reputation, and the Tongtian Sect Leader would have suffered a backlash due to the collapse of his fortune.
Although the disciples of the Jie Sect who were burdened with karma have been largely eliminated, the Jie Sect's doctrine is "education for all," and there are still many disciples in the sect who are mediocre and have difficulty making progress in their cultivation.
If these people are corrupted by demonic energy and become possessed by demons, it will still have a great impact on the Jie Sect.
Thinking of this, Taibai once again felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave.
"Your Majesty, I have other matters to attend to, so I will take my leave now."
Taibai immediately bowed to Pingxin and then hurriedly left the Six Paths of Reincarnation.
Pingxin roughly guessed what Taibai was worried about, so she did not say anything to stop him, but simply waved her hand slightly to signal him to leave.
Her more pressing task right now is to stabilize Xiang Liu's injuries.
As soon as Taibai left the Netherworld, he sped towards Biyou Palace at full speed.
At the same time, he spread his divine sense around to prevent any residual demonic energy from getting close and possessing him.
According to what Pingxin just said, although demonic cultivators have appeared on the prehistoric land, those cultivators are still shallow in cultivation and should not have attracted the attention of the saints yet.
Therefore, Taibai must go to Jin'ao Island as soon as possible so that Tongtian can prepare in advance.
If those demons are allowed to grow stronger, it will likely spark another battle between the Dao and the demons.
What is most unsettling is that the response of Heaven seems to be intermittent.
The fact that Kunpeng did not suffer divine retribution when he became a demon can be attributed to the chaotic state of the heavens during the Great Tribulation.
But now, the Heavenly Dao Divine Thunder is chasing after Xiang Liu to kill him, while showing no reaction to other demons. All of this is too strange.