Invincible Starts From Dao Fruit-Chapter 76 - 57 Decision Agreed!

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"This—"

Miao Fa Daoist saw this, his expression changed instantly. While hurriedly taking out medicinal powder from his bosom and sprinkling it onto Hong Yuan Daoist’s wound, he frowned and asked, "Was this Qizhenzi’s doing?!"

Before Hong Yuan Daoist could respond.

Chen Jichuan raised an eyebrow and spoke first, "So Hong Yuan Daoist also encountered that puppet ghost’s assassination attempt!"

"Hmm?"

Hong Yuan Daoist and Miao Fa Daoist turned their heads simultaneously to look at Chen Jichuan.

"You two may not know, but three days ago—"

Chen Jichuan, feeling heavy-hearted, took out some pieces of the wooden puppet he had shattered three nights ago. These pieces were all made from thousand-year jujube wood, incredibly sturdy, and ideal for nurturing souls and ghostly spirits.

Perfect for empowering spells and driving harm.

Chen Jichuan displayed the jujube wood fragments.

And recounted the events of that night.

"Indeed."

"It was that ghost."

After hearing the explanation, Hong Yuan Daoist shuddered with lingering fear. "That night I was cultivating, had it not been for my vigilance, I would have already been shot dead by a hidden arrow. Even though I avoided the vital areas, this arm was almost crippled."

As he spoke.

He looked at Chen Jichuan again, clicking his tongue, "That ghost was formidable. This old Daoist couldn’t catch it and only managed to scare it away. But Fellow Daoist, you’re courageous and fierce—you actually killed it."

"Jichuan Daoist is truly a man of both literary and martial talents, a rare genius of the world!"

Miao Fa Daoist praised from the side.

"You two flatter me."

Chen Jichuan waved his hand and shifted the topic back, "I used a secret technique to observe Tongshen Temple and saw that the fruits on the ’Jade Dragon Fruit Tree’ are nearing maturity. Coupled with what I mentioned in the letter to the two of you: Hui Feng Monk from Baima Temple sending disciples here with unclear intentions. Therefore, I suggest taking action against Tongshen Temple in the coming days to prevent Qizhenzi from refining the ’Jade Dragon Fruits,’ which would greatly advance his Daoist skills and make him even harder to deal with. Otherwise, Baima Temple might get involved, causing unnecessary complications."

The Jade Dragon Fruit in Tongshen Temple is a rare spiritual object in the world.

It is useless for martial artists.

But for individuals who cultivate Daoist skills, it is an extraordinary tonic. Consuming it nourishes the soul and significantly enhances Daoist proficiency.

The Jade Dragon Fruit blooms once every thirty years.

Qizhenzi has been controlling the Jade Dragon Fruit Tree for nearly a hundred years, and now it is about to yield its third harvest. If he consumes and refines them all, who knows what level his Daoist skills will reach.

At that point.

Not only would Meishan lose its footholds, but throughout the world, Qizhenzi would likely be invincible.

"Do you have confidence?"

Miao Fa Daoist looked at Chen Jichuan, eyebrows furrowed, his expression grim.

Having lived in Meishan for decades, he knew the formidable power of Tongshen Temple’s Qizhenzi—

Even though the three of them were notable figures in Meishan Prefecture, facing Qizhenzi in direct combat was uncertain, even if they joined forces.

"Worth a try."

"In the coming days, I will complete the ’Roaming Village and Robust Five Ghosts’ technique. Then, I can scout the villages and eliminate Qizhenzi’s planted informants, cutting off his ears and eyes. With him isolated in Mount Qian, lacking external intelligence, disarray is inevitable, and he won’t be prepared. When he descends into chaos, it will be the perfect moment for us to strike."

Chen Jichuan replied.

If killing Qizhenzi proved impossible, they must at least steal the ’Jade Dragon Fruit Tree’ from Tongshen Temple.

Additionally, Chen Jichuan also wanted to push himself to the limit to see the true weight and flaws of his ’Five Ghosts Yin Soldiers Skill,’ which he’d cultivated painstakingly for thirty-three years.

Miao Fa and Hong Yuan weren’t aware of Chen Jichuan’s deeper thoughts.

Seeing his resolute demeanor, they refrained from asking further questions, nodded in agreement, and left separately to make their final preparations.

...

Baozhi Forest.

In the backyard.

Sun Sihai and others watched Chen Jichuan and the two Daoists ascend to the Moon Palace, enjoying songs, dances, and fine wine.

After a while, the moonlight began to dim gradually.

"Why is it dimming?"

Sun Sihai stood to light a candle. When he turned back, he saw the advisor sitting alone, while Miao Fa and Hong Yuan Daoists were nowhere to be seen. The dishes and fruit cores on the table remained.

The moon hanging in the sky turned out to be nothing but a round paper, swaying gently, falling to the ground.

Everything felt dreamlike.

"Master Chen."

"Where have the two Daoists gone?"

Ban Ya looked at Chen Jichuan, sobered up by three degrees, and asked curiously.

Ban Zhao, Sun Sihai, and Jin Shenggu also turned to Chen Jichuan.

This time, summoning them surely wasn’t just to share a meal?

"Everything has been discussed in the Moon Palace."

"Stay in the city for the next few days and wait for my message."

Chen Jichuan addressed the four.

In this campaign against Qizhenzi from Tongshen Temple, he, Miao Fa, and Hong Yuan would be the main force, while the others, even those with Innate and Transforming Strength, could only assist from the sidelines and act as the situation allowed.

Upon hearing this.

The four deeply admired the tactics of Daoist experts and placed absolute trust in Chen Jichuan.

"Understood."

Thus, they nodded in agreement and bid farewell one by one.

In the courtyard.

Only Chen Jichuan remained.

...

Back in his room.

Chen Jichuan pulled out a copper mirror. This mirror was a relic left by Yellow Stone Daoist, obtained from the Five Ghost Daoist. Paired with the ’Circular Light Skill,’ it produced remarkable effects.

Holding the copper mirror, he chanted a spell: "Jade Wheel radiance, fully shining without flaw. Profound and clear imagery, opens the divine threshold. Within resides the eminent one, adorned in jade crown and feathered attire. May spiritual energy descend, meeting me at the destined time."

With his intent.

The copper mirror revealed images.

First, it showed mountains, then a Daoist temple with the words ’Tongshen Temple’ inscribed—a glimpse into Qizhenzi’s stronghold. Instead of observing Qizhenzi, the mirror turned its focus to a courtyard.

Originally, this should’ve been an effortless view.

But this time, the mirror’s images distorted. Not revealing true scenery, it strangely displayed wailing chaste women tormented in agony, alongside lustful wantons moaning in indulgence—

Shrieks filled the air.

These figures seemed to crawl out of the mirror.

"Hmph!"

Chen Jichuan let out a sharp command, surging all his Qi-Blood.

His entire being radiated like the blazing sun, twisting the figures of these women. With a brief hesitation, Chen Jichuan dispelled the ’Circular Light Skill,’ and the copper mirror returned to normal.

"What a cunning Qizhenzi!"

Putting away the copper mirror, Chen Jichuan’s face darkened.

It was clear.

Qizhenzi had used evil techniques to shield the Jade Dragon Fruit Tree within Tongshen Temple, preventing any investigation. This thwarted Chen Jichuan’s attempts to determine the fruit’s maturity and pick the best time to act—

Striking too early would mean insufficient preparation.

Waiting too late might mean missing the opportunity.

Timing was critical, but now it was entirely disrupted.

"Circular Light Skill fails, but maybe the Thousand-mile Eye will work."

Chen Jichuan pondered.

However, Mount Qian was sixty to seventy miles away from the town; the Thousand-mile Eye couldn’t reach. Plus, Qizhenzi had previously identified Chen Jichuan’s Thousand-mile Eye technique and traced his physical location.

Circular Light Skill had failed.

The Thousand-mile Eye seemed equally unreliable.

"No rush."

"Once I complete the ’Roaming Village and Robust Five Ghosts’ technique, I’ll eliminate your external informants and see if that rattles you!"

With determination flaring, Chen Jichuan stood up.

He understood.

The moment he made the decision to strike Tongshen Temple soon, the battle of wits and spells between him and Qizhenzi had already begun.

Now both sides were engaging in a strategic duel, seeing who could outmaneuver the other.

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