White Bone Demonic Dao

The White Bone Demonic Dao is an ancient Demon Skill from the Middle Ancient Era, belonging to the Ancient Demon Cult Huangquan Sect. Only elder-level practitioners of the sect could cultivate it. It was created by a high-ranking monk of the Buddha Sect who, failing to attain the Bodhisattva fruit, was consumed by a heavenly tribulation. Unwilling and resentful, demonic thoughts instantaneously arose. He transformed from a Buddhist monk into a demon, reversing his mana and joining the Huangquan Sect. He contemplated the white bone apparitions of Huangquan and created the *White Bone Demonic Dao*, cultivating White Bone Relics and practicing the White Bone Devil God. This Dharma Gate is also known as the White Bone Bodhisattva Path!

The White Bone Demonic Dao that Qi Xiu practiced was derived from the Skill System and Methodology of the Myriad Soul White Bone Banner, which he deduced through an Extreme Breakthrough. The Myriad Soul White Bone Banner is one of the sixty-seven methods of the Heshan Path. The founder of the Heshan Path was an elder of the Huangquan Sect. This White Bone Demonic Dao also shares several similarities with the refining Dharma Gates of the Heshan Path.

To cultivate the White Bone Demonic Dao, one must first find a body, strip it of flesh, and retain only the white bones. Using these white bones as the foundation, one refines a White Bone Devil God, also known as the White Bone Bodhisattva. This White Bone Devil God, embodying the principles of yin and yang, life and death, and the endless cycle of Huangquan, is soulless and spiritless, with nothing left but a skeleton. With each destruction, it becomes stronger upon resurrection. The White Bone Devil God can also absorb the bones of enemies to strengthen itself.

To some extent, this White Bone Devil God is quite similar to the aberration Qi Xiu encountered during his trial at the Shenxiao Sect. However, it is even more troublesome; known methods are almost incapable of destroying it. It can only be perpetually kept in a state of resurrection by constant killing. However, if it only possessed such an undying, cockroach-like resilience, the White Bone Demonic Dao would not be considered a powerful Dharma Gate. Its true terror lies in two aspects.

First, the White Bone Devil God can transform into a White Bone Relic and reside within a cultivator's body. Should a life-and-death crisis arise, this White Bone Relic can substitute for death once! Second, although the White Bone Devil God lacks soul and spirit, it can retain the Spiritual Wisdom and Dharma Gates it possessed in life. Furthermore, it possesses an innate Divine Marvel of strength. Ordinarily, it remains subdued, like a pile of dry bones. Once it takes action, it instantly transforms into an enraged Devil God, capable of uprooting mountains and shattering great mountains—terrifying beyond belief with a mere thought.

Looking at the Golden Flower Grand Archbishop sealed before him, Qi Xiu brought his palms together. Strands of cold, bone-white light snaked between his fingers. He had gone to great lengths to capture this Golden Flower Grand Archbishop precisely to use the bones of this Blood-Stained Realm great cultivator to elevate the White Bone Devil God's level, ensuring it possessed sufficient battle strength from its very creation.

As the chilling, bone-white light invaded the body of the Golden Flower Grand Archbishop, the sealed Blood-Stained Realm great cultivator began to struggle violently. The golden chains formed from Suppression Character Talismans clattered loudly. Unfortunately, he was severely injured, his Tao Blood nearly depleted. Moreover, the Talisman Sealing Skill had sealed his entire cultivation and soul. Its current struggle was merely the body's instinctual resistance. This struggle lasted for less than half a minute before subsiding.

Suddenly, clusters of cold, white flames ignited. Under these icy, bone-piercing flames, the flesh and organs of the Golden Flower Grand Archbishop were reduced to ashes and disappeared. A skeleton, radiating a gentle, gem-like light and as clear as jade, appeared before Qi Xiu. It was not frightening; on the contrary, it possessed a somewhat dignified and solemn aura.

Then, mysteriously, a kasaya of interwoven gold and red, shimmering with Buddha Light, slowly materialized upon the skeleton. The White Bone Demonic Dao appears to be a Demonic Path Technique. However, because its creator was a high monk who once aspired to attain the Bodhisattva fruit, the roots of this Taoist Method still carry a strong Buddha Sect influence. Buddha and Demon intertwined—a truly bizarre sight!

As the kasaya draped over it, two pale lights suddenly flared within the empty eye sockets of the White Bone Bodhisattva.

"My Buddha is merciful." With hands joined in prayer, the White Bone Bodhisattva chanted the Buddha's name, the lights in its eye sockets slowly turning towards Qi Xiu. "Buddha above, your Disciple offers greetings."

Facing Qi Xiu, the White Bone Bodhisattva bowed deeply, its posture devout.

Observing the White Bone Bodhisattva before him, Qi Xiu scrutinized it for a moment. Suddenly, he struck fiercely. A palm wreathed in Lei Mang thundered onto the White Bone Bodhisattva's head.

THUMP!

A muffled sound reverberated. The White Bone Bodhisattva's skull immediately fractured, yet it remained motionless, showing no sign of dodging or resisting. The cracks on its skull healed at a visible speed. Moreover, the healed skull was visibly more solid and complete than before.

Interesting, Qi Xiu thought, satisfied. He casually asked the White Bone Bodhisattva, "Let me ask you, how much do you remember of your past life?"

"I remember it all," the White Bone Bodhisattva replied in a low voice.

"Then, I killed you and refined you into this form. Do you still hate me?"

"Buddha above, in my previous life, your Disciple wandered the world in ignorance, making grave mistakes. Fortunately, the Buddha rescued me and granted me this wondrous Dharma Gate, allowing me to cultivate this White Bone Longevity Path. Your Disciple truly does not understand whence such hatred could arise." With hands joined in prayer, the White Bone Bodhisattva spoke each word with conviction and sincerity.

"Hmm. You were originally a cultivator of the Golden Flower Maternal Sect. Now that you have achieved this form, I shall bestow upon you the Dharma name… Hua Sheng." With a thought, Qi Xiu's lips curled as he bestowed a name upon the White Bone Bodhisattva before him.

"Thank you, Buddha, for granting the name. Hua Sheng will hold this kindness in my heart." In its heart, Hua Sheng regarded Qi Xiu as the Living Buddha. His every word and action were, to the White Bone Bodhisattva, sacred law.

Having refined this White Bone Bodhisattva, Qi Xiu pointed a finger, instructing it to go west. Wherever it encountered cultivators of the Golden Flower Maternal Sect or cities under their control, it was to kill every person and slaughter every city. Not one was to be left alive!

"Buddha above, your Disciple will bear it in mind!" After acknowledging, the White Bone Bodhisattva bowed deeply to Qi Xiu, then took a single step and vanished, reappearing dozens of li away.

Not Escape Light? It was pure strength and speed! Qi Xiu secretly marveled, watching the White Bone Bodhisattva's method of departure.

According to the records of the *White Bone Demonic Dao*, if this Taoist Method was cultivated to its extreme, one could refine twelve mighty White Bone Devil Gods. These beings would be capable of plucking stars and seizing the moon, and turning Qiankun itself. The Great Formation of the Twelve White Bone Devil Gods could even besiege a Primordial Spirit Boss and obliterate a star from existence.

I seem to have already seen Tai Yin's crazed ecstasy after his revival, Qi Xiu mused, caressing his forehead and slowly shaking his head. He had an inherent aversion to such Dharma Gates that relied on mass slaughter for cultivation. But now, with calamity imminent, he truly had no choice. Tai Yin, however, was different. That fellow was indiscriminate; the crueler the method, the more he liked it. In his hands, the White Bone Demonic Dao might truly revive the grim reputation it held in the Middle Ancient Era!

Withdrawing his thoughts, Qi Xiu slowly sat down by the campfire. His pupils reflected the dancing flames as he picked up a stick and began to sketch on the ground.

Currently, in the south, nine Sword Slaves wielding Sword Gourds are ravaging the cities; the situation has descended into utter chaos. Moreover, these nine fellows, with their Sword Gourds, have also become quite cunning. They've evaded several encirclements by Blood-Stained Realm great cultivators and retaliated by attacking county towns not guarded by Blood-Stained Realm experts. They even understand tactics like besieging a strategic point to lure reinforcements and making a feint to frighten the enemy. In just half a month, they've slaughtered nine county towns, reaping substantial rewards.

In the east, Righteous Path zealots are imitating my methods, striking even more ruthlessly than my nine Sword Slaves. These Righteous Path zealots possess numerous methods, and it seems Blood-Stained Realm great cultivators are leading them. Within ten days, they have continuously sacked seventeen county towns. They even killed three Blood-Stained Realm great cultivators who were guarding these towns. And it appears that more such Righteous Path zealots are still pouring into the An'ning Holy Nation.

Heh, a chain reaction, huh?

To the west, the White Bone Bodhisattva has gone forth. Although alone, it possesses the strength of the Blood-Stained Realm. Coupled with the many Divine Marvels of the White Bone Demon Dao, its threat is no less than that of the nine Sword Slaves, perhaps even greater. Moreover, the White Bone Bodhisattva grows stronger with each battle and possesses an indomitable body that cannot be destroyed by a hundred deaths. Its power, like a rolling snowball, will only grow faster and faster.

Now, only the north remains…

Gazing at the traces sketched out beneath his feet, Qi Xiu gently rubbed his brow, silently pondering.

My breakthrough tribulation is of unprecedented difficulty. It's vaguely related to that Outer Realm Evil God, Golden Flower Old Mother. Such a terrifying and ancient existence would be a daunting challenge even for Primordial Spirit Bosses, let alone for me. However, between Heaven and Earth, no trial is truly insurmountable. There will always be a sliver of a chance left for people to survive. Therefore, I plan to go directly to the Golden Flower Maternal Sect Main Altar to find the root of this tribulation. But the Golden Flower Maternal Sect is now a colossal power in Dianchuan Province. Countless experts must be guarding their main altar, including no shortage of Blood-Stained Realm cultivators, and perhaps even those in the Dao Body Realm!

So, after three days of contemplation, I ultimately decided to employ this tactic of 'lighting fires everywhere to lure the tiger from the mountain,' to weaken and disperse the forces at the Golden Flower Maternal Sect Main Altar as much as possible. This should create an opportunity for me to infiltrate and find what I seek.

If only Tai Yin were here… Unable to think of any other forces he could deploy, Qi Xiu unconsciously thought of Tai Yin. That fellow, though extreme in his actions, is undeniably reliable. If he were here now, the gap in the north would be filled. But reviving Tai Yin requires returning to the Shenxiao Sect first, a process that would take considerable time. And the tribulation qi has already spread to my neck. If I return to the Shenxiao Sect now, I might very well trigger the tribulation head-on midway. All my prior arrangements would then be for naught.

If there's no other way, I'll just have to take a greater risk, Qi Xiu frowned slightly, his heart hesitant. With the northern flank exposed, more experts from the Golden Flower Maternal Sect will likely remain at their Main Altar. With my current combat strength, I can still contend with ordinary Blood-Stained Realm cultivators. But if their numbers increase, I'll have no choice but to flee in disarray, and might even perish. After all, I'm merely at Dao-Entering Realm Complete. Although relying on my Innate Mixed Yuan Holy Body and Shenxiao Thunder Skill grants me the power to slay enemies beyond my realm, it doesn't mean I can act with impunity.

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To the north of the An'ning Holy Nation, an imposing ironclad army, one hundred thousand strong, was majestically marching into this heretical cult's kingdom. The earth-shaking thud of their footsteps was like rolling thunder. Wherever they passed, the soldiers' soaring, fierce vital prowess formed a pillar of energy, its oppressive might extending for hundreds of li.

At the forefront of the grand army, Yuan Baiyi, clad in heavy armor and mounted on a Dragon Blood Divine Steed, cut an impressive figure. His eyes flashed brightly, and his aura was overwhelming.

"General," Miao Tang whispered, mounted on a large Wulin Horse beside Yuan Baiyi, "if the County Yamen finds out about us mobilizing troops without authorization, it's a capital offense, punishable by beheading!"

"I know." Yuan Baiyi's gaze remained fixed ahead, his resolve as firm as thrice-refined steel. "But now, those Loose Cultivators you all used to look down upon have come. The renowned great sects that typically guard their Mountain Gates have come. Even those scholars from the Confucian School have come. And what about us? Protecting our home and defending our country is the sacred duty of a soldier. For so many years, I've followed the rules. Today, I shall indulge myself for once! Remember this: I alone am responsible for this action. If the County Yamen investigates in the future, they can take my head!"

His words, spoken with conviction, resonated with power.

Just as he said. I am a soldier. To idly watch our lands be lost and our people perish in agony… for me, that is no different from death itself!

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