in2ebook Chapter 155 Dark Monk
Chapter 155 Dark Monk
They hurried along, each filled with worry, until they returned to the Five Immortals Pavilion. The pavilion remained peaceful and tranquil, as if the storms outside had no bearing on it. But they knew in their hearts that an unprecedented storm was about to strike.
"Master, we are back." Jin Lingxianxia stepped into the hall and reported first.
The Pavilion Master was an old man with white hair and beard, his eyes revealing profound wisdom. He slowly raised his head and looked at the crowd, as if he had already read a hint of foreboding in their expressions.
"What happened?" The Pavilion Master's voice was steady and powerful.
The Jin Ling Immortal Hero recounted the entire course of the previous battle, including the cunning of the dark leader, the strangeness of the black robe, and the sudden and powerful dark force at the end.
After hearing this, the Pavilion Master frowned and pondered for a moment before saying, "This dark force is of great significance. We must quickly identify its source so that we can find the right remedy."
"But, Pavilion Master, how can we find out?" Fairy Shuirou asked anxiously.
The Pavilion Master's gaze swept across the crowd, finally resting on the young man in green. "You mentioned earlier that the black robe can absorb attacking power and transform it into the Dark Leader's own power. Is this ability similar to the certain sorcery you know of?"
The young man in green thought carefully after hearing this, then nodded slowly. "Pavilion Master, your words remind me of an ancient evil technique - 'Dark Devouring'. This technique can devour external energy and transform it into the practitioner's cultivation. However, this technique is extremely dangerous and will backfire on the practitioner if not careful, so few dare to practice it."
"Dark Devourer..." The Pavilion Master repeated the word in a low voice, a solemn look flashing in his eyes. "If this is true, then the dark leader may be supported by a larger force. They may be secretly controlling everything, attempting to allow this dark force to sweep across the entire cultivation world."
"Then what should we do now?" Lin Feng couldn't help but interrupt.
The Pavilion Master pondered for a moment, then said, "First, we must strengthen the Five Immortals Pavilion's defenses to prevent the infiltration of dark forces. Second, we must send disciples to secretly investigate and search for any trace of the dark forces. Finally, and most importantly, we must find a way to restrain the evil magic of 'Dark Devouring'. Only in this way can we fundamentally resolve the problem."
Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement. Thus, the entire Five Immortals Pavilion began to take action, and a battle with the forces of darkness quietly began.
However, just as they were making intensive preparations, a new crisis quietly arrived. This crisis originated from a dark corner of the cultivation world - a mysterious organization called "Lingyuan Pavilion".
Lingyuan Pavilion may sound like a peaceful retreat for spiritual practice, but in reality, it's a sinister organization that uses online lending as a cover to lure practitioners into the pits of gambling. They exploit practitioners' thirst for power, devising various "loan" schemes that appear to promise rapid advancement, but in reality, they gradually ensnare them in an irresistible gambling trap.
Many cultivators, driven by the desire to quickly gain immense power, resort to borrowing from the "Spiritual Abyss Pavilion." However, they soon discover that these so-called "loans" are actually a bottomless pit. Not only do they have to pay exorbitant interest rates, but they also constantly gamble, hoping to pay off their debts through winnings. But often, they only sink deeper and deeper into the trap, ultimately losing everything: their cultivation, their dignity, and even their lives.
Behind the "Lingyuan Pavilion" lies the dark forces that are manipulating it. Through the "Lingyuan Pavilion", they continuously collect the resentment and despair of the cultivators, transforming them into dark power to further strengthen their own strength.
On this day, a young disciple of Wuxian Pavilion named Yun Yi accidentally broke into the trap of Lingyuan Pavilion. He was a gifted young man, but because of his eagerness to achieve success, he accidentally fell into the trap of Lingyuan Pavilion.
"Junior Brother Yun Yi, why are you here?" When Jin Ling Xianxia and others found Yun Yi, he was already deeply addicted to gambling and couldn't extricate himself.
When Yun Yi saw his senior brothers and sisters, a trace of shame and despair flashed in his eyes: "I... I just wanted to improve my cultivation quickly, but I didn't expect..."
Upon hearing this, Jin Lingxianxia felt a pang of sadness. He knew that Yun Yi's experience was not an isolated case. In the world of cultivation, there were many people like him who were blinded by desire and eventually embarked on a path of no return.
"Junior Brother Yun Yi, don't worry, we will definitely rescue you." Jin Lingxianxia said in a firm tone, his eyes revealing unquestionable determination.
However, when they tried to take Yun Yi away, they were stopped by the guards of Lingyuan Pavilion. These guards were all specially trained cultivators whose strength should not be underestimated.
"Hmph, you want to take him away? Not that easy!" The guard leader sneered, waving a long sword flashing with cold light in his hand.
"Then let's give it a try!" Fairy Shuirou flashed, and the silk jade belt danced gently in her hand, instantly turning into a soft ribbon and rolling towards the leader of the guards.
A fierce battle ensued, with the Five Immortals Pavilion disciples engaging in a desperate struggle with the Lingyuan Pavilion's guards. However, due to Yun Yi's presence, they were unable to escape.
At this moment, a mysterious figure suddenly appeared on the battlefield. He was dressed in a black robe, his face hidden in the shadow of his hood, revealing only a pair of eyes that shimmered with a faint light.
"Do you think that you can rescue him with just this power?" The voice of the mysterious man in black robe was low and hoarse, as if it came from the abyss of hell.
Jin Ling Xian Xia and the others were shocked when they heard this. They knew that this black-robed man was definitely not a good person and was likely one of the core members of the dark forces.
"Who are you? Why do you want to be our enemy?" asked the Jin Ling Immortal Hero sternly.
The black-robed man smiled faintly and waved his hand instead of answering directly. Suddenly, the air around them seemed to freeze, and a powerful dark force surged in from all directions, surrounding the Five Immortals Pavilion disciples.
"Hmph, you will soon know who I am. But before that, you should worry about your own safety first." The man in black robe sneered and his figure instantly disappeared from the spot.
Seeing this, the disciples of the Five Immortals Pavilion activated their magic weapons, trying to break free from the shackles of the dark forces. However, these dark forces seemed endless, and no matter how hard they tried, they could not escape their shackles.
"What should we do? We are trapped!" Lin Feng shouted anxiously.
The Golden Spirit Immortal Warrior gritted his teeth and looked ahead with a determined gaze: "Don't be afraid, we will definitely find a breakthrough. As long as we unite as one, nothing can stop us!"
Just when everyone was in despair, a familiar voice suddenly rang in their ears: "Don't be afraid, I'm here!"
Everyone was shocked upon hearing this. They looked in the direction of the voice and saw a woman in a green robe, holding a long sword, slowly emerging from the darkness. Her figure was as light as the wind, and her eyes revealed an unquestionable determination.
"It's her! She's here!" Fairy Shuirou shouted excitedly.
The visitor was none other than Fairy Qingluan, another expert from the Five Immortals Pavilion. She had been traveling abroad, but upon learning of the crisis at the Five Immortals Pavilion, she immediately rushed back.
"Senior Sister Qingluan, you are finally here!" Jin Ling Xianxia breathed a sigh of relief and hope rekindled in his heart.
Fairy Qingluan nodded slightly, then looked at the people trapped in the dark power: "Don't be afraid, everyone. I will take you out now."
As she spoke, the longsword in her hand suddenly burst into a dazzling light, like a bright moon rising from the darkness. Wherever the light passed, the dark forces retreated, creating a path of escape for everyone.
Upon seeing this, the disciples of the Five Immortals Pavilion took the opportunity to break free from the constraints of the dark power and reunite with Fairy Qingluan.
"Senior Sister Qingluan, thank you!" Lin Feng said gratefully.
Fairy Qingluan smiled slightly and said nothing more. She knew that now was not the time to relax, as the real battle was still to come.
As expected, just as they were about to leave, the mysterious man in black robes appeared before them again. His eyes were even colder, as if he wanted to freeze everything in darkness.
"Do you think you can escape like this? You are so naive!" The man in black robe sneered, and the black robe in his hand turned into a black tornado again, rolling towards everyone.
Seeing this, the disciples of the Five Immortals Pavilion urged their magic weapons to fight back. However, this time the black robe tornado was even more ferocious than before, as if it wanted to swallow everything in it.
"Everyone be careful!" The Golden Spirit Immortal Hero shouted, and the Lingguang Immortal Sword in his hand instantly burst into dazzling light and slashed towards the black-robed tornado.
However, although his attack was fierce, he could only barely withstand the tornado's offensive and could not completely defeat it.
"What should we do? What should we do?" Fairy Shuirou asked anxiously.
Fairy Qingluan frowned, her eyes scanning back and forth between the black-robed man and the surrounding darkness. Suddenly, she seemed to discover something, and a gleam of light flashed in her eyes.
"Don't worry, I found his weakness!" Fairy Qingluan shouted, then her figure flashed and rushed towards the man in black robe.
Everyone was stunned when they heard this. They had never expected that Fairy Qingluan could find the black-robed man's weakness in such a short time.
Fairy Qingluan moved like lightning and instantly arrived in front of the black-robed man. She swung the long sword in her hand, and a dazzling sword light flew straight towards the black-robed man's chest.
The black-robed man's face changed drastically when he saw this. He hadn't expected Fairy Qingluan to be able to find his weakness so accurately. He hurriedly waved his black robe, trying to block Fairy Qingluan's attack.
However, it was too late. Fairy Qingluan's sword gleamed like the breaking light of dawn, instantly piercing the black-robed man's robe and chest, pinning him to the ground.
The man in black robe let out a shrill scream, and then his body began to gradually dissipate, turning into black smoke and blending into the surrounding environment.
"He... he is dead?" Lin Feng looked at this scene and could hardly believe his eyes.
Fairy Qingluan nodded slightly, then retracted the long sword in her hand: "Yes, he is dead. Although his black robe is powerful, it is not invulnerable. As long as we find his weakness, we can easily defeat him."
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. They knew that they were able to escape this time thanks to Fairy Qingluan's timely appearance and bravery.
The crisis did not end there. Instead, with the death of the black-robed man, a deeper sense of unease loomed over the hearts of the people in the Five Immortals Pavilion. The black-robed man was just a pawn in the dark forces, and his death was likely to trigger even more violent retaliation.
"We can't let our guard down." The Pavilion Master's voice echoed through the hall, his eyes revealing an unprecedented seriousness. "The black-robed man's death is just the tip of the iceberg. The real enemy is still hiding in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity to strike."
Fairy Qingluan put away her sword and walked over to the Pavilion Master. "Pavilion Master is right. We cannot just sit there and wait for death. We must take the initiative, find the source of that dark force, and completely eliminate it."
"But how can we find them?" Fairy Shuirou asked worriedly.
The Pavilion Master pondered for a moment, then turned his gaze to the young man in blue. "Is there any clue we can follow regarding the 'Dark Devouring' evil spell you mentioned earlier?"
The young man in blue frowned, trying to recall everything he knew about Dark Devouring. "Dark Devouring is an extremely secretive art, and practitioners usually choose secluded locations to practice it. But if we can find the special materials or locations required to practice this art, perhaps we can follow the clues and find the dark force."
"Alright, let's do it." The Pavilion Master slammed the table and stood up. "Jin Ling, you lead a group of disciples to continue investigating the 'Lingyuan Pavilion' and see if you can find more clues about the dark forces. Qing Luan, you lead another group of disciples and, based on the clues provided by Qing Yi, search for possible locations where the evil 'Dark Devouring' technique is practiced. The rest of the disciples, strengthen the defenses of the Five Immortals Pavilion and ensure its safety."