After reading it, Lu Zhou almost felt like his life was slipping away.
He couldn't even afford the cheapest Novice Dharma Body.
The price was terrifying.
Although the Dharma Body is one of the powerful techniques of a cultivator, it also represents a bottleneck for them.
Many cultivators are often stuck at a certain level because they can't upgrade their Dharma Body, and some never surpass it in their lifetime.
"What does it mean by not displaying the price?" Lu Zhou wondered suspiciously.
The Supreme of Myriad Flows, a Dharma Body that only exists in legends.
In today's cultivation realm, even a powerful old demon like Ji Tiandao has only reached the Eight-Petal Hundred Tribulations Nether Realm.
There are signs of breaking through to the Nine-Petal Hundred Tribulations Nether Realm, but it's still far from the Thousand Realms Whirl.
"Forget it, it's better not to think too far ahead... I need to adjust my mindset."
Since my cultivation has dropped to the Body Refinement Ninth Level, I should adopt the attitude of the weak.
I can't aim too high.
"Let's try the lottery." Lu Zhou thought to himself.
[Ding, the lottery begins]
[Ding, this lottery costs 50 Merit Points, and you have obtained one Reversal Card.]
[Would you like to continue the lottery?]
Is the winning rate this high? It's not even a "thank you for participating."
Lu Zhou was a bit surprised.
There's still 150 Merit Points left, better save them to buy a Dharma Body and enhance my cultivation level.
The normal cultivation process is to break through the Body Refinement Ninth Level bottleneck, enter the Profound Understanding Realm, and master the use of the Novice Dharma Body.
Since the system offers buying and selling, it means there are no bottlenecks.
"Check the tasks."
[Current Main Quest: Reform Villains, a teacher for a day is a father for life, betraying the sect is a grave sin, those with ulterior motives are worse than pigs and dogs, reform your disciples and increase their loyalty.]
[Side Quest 1: Increase Ci Yuan'er's loyalty, completed.]
[Side Quest 2: Punish three villains, completed.]
[Side Quest 3: Reform Zhu Honggong, in progress...]
[Side Quest 4: Eradicate evil, change the situation, in progress...]
Seeing the task interface updated, Lu Zhou sighed.
"Finding the eighth disciple means finding him... With my current cultivation, it's likely to be dangerous." Lu Zhou said.
"It's better to plan carefully."
He thought of those three villains, even if they weren't under house arrest, having them around would be a disaster.
The truth will eventually come to light.
Only Little Yuan'er is the most reliable.
Little Yuan'er's cultivation is at the Divine Court Realm, her loyalty is the highest, and she's the youngest. Having her by my side is most suitable, and I can teach her the principles of life, killing two birds with one stone.
Thinking of this, Lu Zhou slowly got up and returned to the Demon Heaven Pavilion.
"There's still one Reversal Card, let's use it."
The Demon Heaven Pavilion, located atop Jinting Mountain, is where Ji Tiandao and his disciples reside. It's serene and quiet.
***
Three days later, at the headquarters of the Fierce Tiger Hill Stronghold.
"What did the investigation reveal?"
"My subordinates sent people overnight on a flying chariot to Jinting Mountain. The battle there was intense, and we didn't dare get close. However... some cultivators said they saw a Dharma Body with their own eyes."
"A Dharma Body? What kind of Dharma Body?"
"The Dharma Body was ten meters tall, six meters wide, surrounded by golden light, with an Eight-Petal Golden Lotus beneath it."
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Zhu Honggong fell off the throne.
There wasn't a trace of kingly aura left.
His face was extremely pale, and his legs trembled uncontrollably.
A Dharma Body that reaches ten meters high and appears near Jinting Mountain can only belong to his master.
After forming the Hundred Tribulations Nether Dharma Body.
Each petal added increases the height of the Dharma Body by three meters.
Zhu Honggong trembled continuously.
It really is his master...
What to do, what to do...
In the Demon Heaven Pavilion.
Lu Zhou used the Reversal Card, restoring his health to 613 days.
With a few days of rest, his mental state improved as well.
"One card gives 300 days, not as effective as the first one." Lu Zhou murmured.
He looked a bit younger again.
His appearance didn't change much, but he gained a few more strands of black hair, and his mental state improved.
"There are only 150 Merit Points left... truly pitiful."
Lu Zhou didn't practice the chaotic cultivation techniques in his mind, including those taught to his disciples.
Instead, he planned to exchange for new techniques from the shop.
He didn't want to repeat Ji Tiandao's mistakes.
Though good and evil are judged by people, ending up with disciples having rebellious thoughts like Ji Tiandao is definitely related to his character. A person who can commit such evil is also closely linked to the cultivation techniques they practice.
While pondering.
A voice came from outside.
"Master, Little Yuan'er requests an audience."
"Come in."
Little Yuan'er walked in with small steps, pushing open the door, and saw her master sitting on the ground. She giggled and said, "Master, you've become younger again."
"Such a sweet talker." Lu Zhou raised his hand and knocked on her little head.
"Master is amazing!"
"Is that so?"
"To single-handedly repel the Ten Great Masters, only you could do it in the world today." Little Yuan'er said with admiration.
Lu Zhou didn't respond.
These feats were achieved using the Trial Card, nothing worth mentioning.
Little Yuan'er blinked her big eyes and asked, "Master, you once said... as long as you're strong enough, you can kill whoever you want... why didn't you kill the senior brothers and sisters?"
"…"
Lu Zhou's gaze fell on Little Yuan'er.
He didn't expect this girl to have such dangerous thoughts.
"Yuan'er."
"Disciple is here."
"Forget all the principles and words I taught you before, forget them completely..."
"Oh, disciple understands."
Seeing Little Yuan'er's hesitant expression, Lu Zhou shook his head and said, "If you have something to say, speak freely... I won't blame you."
"Master once promised me something... should I forget that too?" Little Yuan'er mustered the courage to say.
What did the old demon promise recklessly before?
Lu Zhou quickly searched his memory.
He couldn't find any related information.
It seems that after transmigrating into this old body, many memories are missing.
"Promise?" Lu Zhou was puzzled.
"Master once said that if I reached the Divine Court Realm, you would give me the Jade Duster..."
Although he didn't remember the promise.
He still knew about the Jade Duster... it's a Celestial-Grade Treasure that can greatly enhance a cultivator's power.
However...
After transmigrating, all of Ji Tiandao's items disappeared, how could he give it?
He also understood why the old demon did this. The betrayal of disciples challenged his authority. If he didn't weaken their power, he would eventually be deserted. It was a helpless move.
Words once spoken are like water spilled.
"Of course, you should forget it."
Little Yuan'er felt a wave of disappointment.
Lu Zhou continued, "However, I will give you another Celestial-Grade Treasure... The Jade Duster is used by elderly cultivators, it's not suitable for a young girl like you."
Little Yuan'er was overjoyed and quickly bowed, "Thank you, Master!"
Lu Zhou nodded slightly and said, "Little Yuan'er, I have a task for you."
"Please instruct me, Master."
"There are still some 'Righteous Orthodox Factions' cultivators secretly investigating us near Jinting Mountain. Go handle them."
"Disciple obeys."
As Little Yuan'er left the Demon Heaven Pavilion, her figure was as swift as a swallow, darting down the mountain.
About ten minutes later.
Lu Zhou heard the system prompt in his ear:
[Killed a villain, gained 10 Merit Points.]
[Killed a villain, gained 10 Merit Points.]
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