Yu Xiao and Huo Renyu moved stealthily towards the cave, standing in the jungle to observe. They saw it was a newly excavated cave.

The lights inside the cave were bright, and they faintly heard someone talking. Listening carefully, it was two Barbarian Monks discussing what had happened the previous night after being taken to the Great Joyful Blissful World by One Light Master.

Apparently, these disciples worked for One Light Master and were rewarded for good performance. One Light Master would take their Primordial Spirits into the "Great Joyful Blissful World," where the ground was paved with gold bricks, lined with wonderful trees, and dotted with pavilions and buildings made of gold and silver, heavily inlaid with colored glaze, pearls, corals, amber, and gemstones.

There were also many celestial beauties, each with a delicate face, carrying fine wines and foods. Whenever they saw them, they would ask if they wanted anything, letting them eat and drink freely. Whichever one they fancied, they could also pull aside to play with at will. Each celestial being was extremely skilled.

The two Barbarian Monks had entered that world the night before, delighting in pleasures seven or eight times. Eventually, they fell asleep in a heap, each embracing several beauties, and woke up in the morning drenched in sweat.

Knowing that a great battle was imminent today, One Light Master had specially used magic to reward them the day before.

Both Barbarian Monks were extremely satisfied, reminiscing endlessly, "I remember one of the celestial beauties was particularly delightful. I asked for her name, which is Xue Lian. I promised her that I would kill a few more enemies in this battle, achieve merits, and visit her again after the victory."

The other Barbarian Monk said, "I fell in love with four of the girls and remember their names too. I also want to earn some merits and ask nothing else from my master as a reward but to grant me those four."

Then, they detailed the joyous processes of the previous night with vile words, interspersed with bursts of sleazy laughter.

Yu Xiao scoffed after listening and quietly communicated to Huo Renyu through a transmission, "This guy calls One Light Master 'Old Demon Mentor'; I'm not sure what their relationship is, but since he's a disciple of the Old Demon, he belongs on the list to be killed. Considering their strong efforts, and not knowing what else is inside the cave, we should try to outwit them and see if we can ambush them."

Huo Renyu nodded repeatedly, giving him a commendatory gesture.

Yu Xiao quickly came up with a plan. He chose a spot in the northwest corner of the cave where the trees were dense, arranged a simple Array there, and lay in ambush, instructing Huo Renyu to lure someone over and advising him that it would be best to lure just one.

Huo Renyu thought to himself how easy Yu Xiao made it sound. "Just need to touch lips for me to lure a Barbarian Monk over? How should I do that?"

He walked leisurely near the cave entrance and thought about it. He took out the gold cymbals he had received from One Light Master.

These instruments, commonly used in the Western Demon Cult ceremonies and also widely used among the common people, consisted of two brass plates with a convex center, resembling two broken and short straw hats used for firefighting.

With guidance from Shi Feiyang, he had been sacrificing and refining this treasure these past days. Holding it now, he didn't activate any magic, simply clapped it gently.

"Clap clap clap—"

The sound was loud and fierce. Even though he used little force, it immediately caught the attention of the two Barbarian Monks in the cave.

The two were reliving an exciting moment, drooling as they spoke, spitting out as they mouthed words. Suddenly, an outside sound startled them, initially thinking it was an enemy, they jumped up, releasing their Precepts Blades.

They'd been previously warned by One Light Master that enemies might find this place before the appointed time and asked them to be very careful in guarding the cave and not be negligent.

Both monks listened carefully, "What was that sound just now?"

"It sounded like the gold cymbals making noise."

Recognizing the sound as that of the gold cymbals, they relaxed slightly, since it was an instrument only used within the Western Demon Cult. No Sword Immortals used these Magical Treasures, and very few within Central Plains Buddhism did, the most famous being the Demon Suppression Thunder Sound Cymbals of You Tan, the old nun, who was not present this time.

Feeling somewhat reassured, they approached the cave entrance to look around. "Is Master back? Or is it one of the fellow disciples?"

Huo Renyu, of course, wouldn't respond. He stealthily moved to another patch of forest farther away and struck the cymbals again.

Now, the two were sure it was the sound of the gold cymbals.

"Who is it, joking around with us by continuously clapping these things?" The two Barbarian Monks looked around, and the gold cymbals sounded again, this time farther away than before.

"You stay here and watch, I'll go see who is fiddling with what." One of the Barbarian Monks left the cave entrance and flew towards Huo Renyu.

Huo Renyu thus lured him to the spot where Yu Xiao was hiding by the sound of the cymbals. Seeing that the monk had entered the ambush range, he started to become suspicious.

The Barbarian Monk shouted, "Who is acting mysterious here?" He already sensed something was wrong; this patch of woods was strange!

Yu Xiao, using the Stealth Technique passed down from the Kunlun Sect along with the Array for cover, quietly moved behind the Barbarian Monk and suddenly released his Flying Sword. The Barbarian Monk, sensing danger, hurriedly turned his Precepts Blade to block it.

"Clang!" With the collision of blade and sword, sparks flew.

The Barbarian Monk shouted, "Who dares..."

Before he could finish his words, Huo Renyu struck again from behind him, the Immortal Sword flying swiftly, bisecting him at the chest in an instant!

The Barbarian Monk died with eyes wide open, his body sprawled across the ground, blood flowing profusely.

Yu Xiao appeared, complimenting Huo Renyu, "Now go and lure the other Barbarian Monk here."

Huo Renyu replied, "I just went around and listened to their conversation. There are only the two of them inside the cave. Having killed this one, the other will certainly guard the cave dwelling and won't be willing to come out."

Yu Xiao thought for a moment and said, "Then let us ambush him at the cave entrance."

The two returned to the entrance of the cave. Yu Xiao concealed himself on the right side of the cave entrance while Huo Renyu struck the cymbals again. The remaining Barbarian Monk, puzzled, came out to investigate, lured by the sound of the cymbals. Just as he sensed someone nearby and turned around, Yu Xiao had already launched a sword strike, slicing diagonally, and also chopped him in two, settling the matter on the spot.

Having slain the two Barbarian Monks, the two silently entered the cave.

Inside, the cave walls were lined with torches, lighting it up like a fiery cavern.

The cave was newly constructed and not complex. They walked straight to the end where there was a stone altar, and on it sat a black-robed Daoist in a meditative posture.

The Daoist, with his hair down and barefoot, wore a simple cloak. His face, neck, hands, and the parts of his body covered by the cloak were densely inscribed with red-painted Spell scripts. His posture of sitting cross-legged with eyes closed was somewhat terrifying at first glance.

"Although this man appears as a Daoist, he exudes a lot of Demonic Qi; he must be a skilled member of the Demon Cult. He seems to be meditating with his Primordial Spirit perhaps not present. Let's kill him now!"

As Yu Xiao communicated telepathically with Huo Renyu, he pointed with his hand, unleashing his Flying Sword to strike at the Daoist.

When the sword approached the Daoist's face, a red Demon Light suddenly rose from nowhere and blocked the sword, with many Spell scripts from the Demon Path flickering within it.

Yu Xiao manipulated the hand seals intensively to urge his sword to stab and slash in a frenzy. With repeated "clang" sounds, like chopping on bronze walls and iron battlements, the Demon Light surged, preventing any advance.

Huo Renyu was also preparing to make a move, when the Daoist suddenly opened his eyes. With a sharp gleam in his narrow eyes, he scrutinized them both. Suddenly, his face lit up with joy, "Are you disciples from the Kunlun Sect?"

"Good Demon Path, you do have some discernment," Yu Xiao responded, "Indeed, we are disciples under Mr. Zhong of the Kunlun Sect!"

The Daoist joyfully said, "I had calculated that some life forces might arrive before the great battle, truly, it must have been referring to you two! Young friends, put away your swords. I am not a bad person..."

However, Yu Xiao did not sheath his sword and merely slowed his assault, "What is your relationship with Old Demon One Light?"

The Daoist helplessly smiled wryly, "I address him as Master..."

"So you are indeed a subordinate of Old Demon One Light, and yet you claim you're not a bad person!" Yu Xiao burst out with True Qi, causing the Flying Sword to gleam intensely with light.

The Daoist explained, "My name is Zhao Guangdou. Because the sword light of my Flying Sword appears as seven points of starlight, people call me Seven Stars True Master. Old Demon One Light was originally my grandmaster. After my master passed away, he forcibly took us several disciples under his command and even confined our Primordial Spirits to make us work for him.

Over these years, I've been in seclusion in Qianling Mountain in Guizhou, seldom stepping out. A few days ago, the Old Demon sent two old fellow disciples to bring me here, claiming that a powerful enemy was about to invade and wanted us to work as protectors. However, I've realized the Heavenly Number throughout these years and known that following the Old Demon's actions, he will ultimately bring about his own destruction. I no longer wish to be contaminated with them."

Yu Xiao scoffed, "Still using slick words. If you're so unwilling, what exactly are you doing here dressed like this and hiding in this place?"

Zhao Guangdou explained, "Old Demon predicted that Heavenly Punishment is near and the incoming enemies are extremely potent, not only proficient in magical arts and able to deduce Heaven's Secret, but also possessing several powerful Magical Treasures specifically capable of suppressing demons. If it were just one adversary, it would be somewhat manageable; however, he's also rallied many Disciples from Orthodox Sects, making the future's good and bad unpredictable.

He then calculated the auspicious position and excavated a new cave here, commanded me to cultivate the Heavenly Demon Disintegration Great Technique. Using my own spiritual energy to stimulate the elements of earth, water, fire, and wind, when the enemy arrives, their formidable power will be difficult to contain. It would require the sacrifice of my life and body, lifting the entire mountain above and hurling it towards Buddha Light Temple at Buddha Light Mountain.

At that moment, Gods and Demons from all Heavens would cast their spells to enhance it, the four elements moving together, locking and absorbing all living beings on Buddha Light Mountain, then crashing it down like a comet from beyond the skies, shattering the mountain and all life force within, turning the sentient beings into the Four Great Disintegrations and the insentient rocks and plants into Tribulation Ash!"

Yu Xiao and Huo Renyu looked at each other after hearing this, having heard of the Heavenly Demon Disintegration Great Technique before. When the people of Demon Cult were driven to extremes, they would use this technique, splitting their souls and bodies into pieces, sacrificing themselves along with their enemy in mutual destruction.

Every branch of the Demon Cult knew this tactic, though details varied slightly, only used in cases of severe enmity; typically, upon death, the Primordial Spirit could still reincarnate. Once deployed, both the user and the opponent would be utterly annihilated, their souls scattered.

They were unaware that this Magic could have such a devastating application capable of destroying heaven and earth!

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