Guarding the Prison for 100 Years, I Emerge to Overwhelm the Demon Venerable

A profound light flickered in Su Bai’s eyes, as if countless scenes were playing out within them.

The God Summoning Technique was a peculiar spell—its barrier to entry was extremely low, yet its potential was incredibly high. The level of power one could achieve with it depended entirely on the caliber of the "god" being summoned.

Even a young Daoist who had only been cultivating for a few years, upon mastering the God Summoning Technique and establishing a connection with their chosen "god," could wield power far surpassing the Dao Palace Realm, or even a Nine Tribulations Realm True Master.

Su Bai, of course, was well aware of this.

But "Invoking Gods" was not limited to summoning the Netherworld Venerable Master, nor was it restricted to calling upon the ghosts and deities of the Netherworld. It possessed many other miraculous applications.

Otherwise, the Daoists of the Netherworld Daoist Temple would never have targeted Qin Wuliang.

Previously, when Huaisheng Daoist first entered the Da Yu Capital City, he had wanted the Old Mansion Master, Qin Wuliang, to become the "god" his disciple, Fan Xin Daoist Child, would summon.

And if Qin Wuliang was a viable candidate, then so was he.

WHOOSH!

A cold wind swept past.

Huaisheng Daoist fell silent, not speaking for a long while.

In his heart, he felt both agreement and hesitation.

He couldn’t deny it. ’An existence who could appear out of thin air and effortlessly slay the Leader of the Gui Chen Sect was naturally a being of immense power.’

However, he didn’t dare to make any promises lightly, as he wasn’t certain he could fulfill them.

But perhaps, this was the only hope for the Netherworld Daoist Temple’s survival.

"I dare not fail the task you have entrusted to me, Senior."

After a moment, Huaisheng Daoist took a deep breath and agreed.

"However, one of my disciples from the Netherworld Daoist Temple is still here in the Da Yu Capital City..."

"Your disciple is in the Gui Chen Sect’s Earth Palace right now. His condition isn’t good, but his life isn’t in danger."

Ye Xiaoyu couldn’t help but interject, her voice clear and bright.

The Gui Chen Sect hadn’t paid much mind to Huaisheng Daoist or his disciple, Fan Xin Daoist Child. When Xiao Yu sealed Huaisheng Daoist, he had casually tossed the disciple into the Earth Palace.

The environment there was harsh, but it wasn’t life-threatening.

After all, to the powerful Gui Chen Sect, the declining Netherworld Daoist Temple was no longer an opponent to be wary of.

The ones they truly feared and guarded against were the Wansheng Institute, the Celestial Secret Sect Master, and the Daoists throughout the land who held a Divine Position.

"In that case..."

Huaisheng Daoist took a deep breath, clutched the Celestial Longevity Fruit in his palm, and finally consented.

"I will abide by your wishes, Senior, and travel to the other four continents..."

He had no reason to refuse.

Or rather, he didn’t dare to refuse.

This was, quite possibly, the Netherworld Daoist Temple’s last chance.

If he missed this opportunity, there would likely never be another.

"I appreciate it."

Su Bai wasn’t surprised. His calm words were seared into Huaisheng Daoist’s mind:

"This journey will be both difficult and easy. You must follow your heart and forge your own path forward."

"Do not concern yourself with the minor details..."

He paused, his cool gaze shifting to the Confucian Daoist Venerable, Chen Qin’Yin, and the others, all of whom wore expressions of pity.

"The journey to the other continents is long and arduous, and you will inevitably face many hardships and obstacles. Since the four of you have met here—whether by chance or by the will of the Celestial Mandate—it is a matter of fate..."

"This is a fine opportunity. The four of you will accompany Daoist Huaisheng on his travels..."

Huaisheng Daoist was proficient in the God Summoning Technique, but he couldn’t just use it every time he ran into trouble.

In his current condition, he would naturally need an escort.

Their cultivation may have been average, but years of struggling to survive had honed their skills. They had their uses.

The journey to the other continents was an immense one, far beyond measure.

’They were exactly the kind of people needed for such a task!’

"Ah!?"

The Confucian Daoist Venerable was stunned. He stared, dumbfounded and completely bewildered.

The look of pity had not yet faded from his face. ’What is happening?’

’How did this suddenly fall on me?’

The other three stiffened, and their faces turned as black as the bottom of a wok. They looked utterly constipated.

They had absolutely no desire to travel to other continents.

Ignoring the countless hardships and dangers along the way, the journey alone would be enough to kill them...

"Senior!"

The White Lotus Daoist couldn’t stop himself from clasping his hands in a salute. He tried to keep his voice low, but he couldn’t suppress the tremor in his heart.

"We may have been at fault for offending you, Senior, but surely our crime doesn’t warrant such a punishment?"

He simply couldn’t stand the thought.

A journey to the other continents would take decades, at least. If he really went, he might never return to Da Yu in his lifetime.

"Indeed! Senior, we have certainly offended you."

"But such a punishment is far too severe..."

The Confucian Daoist Venerable gave a bitter, pleading smile.

"Senior, I came here with no intention of making an enemy of you. Now that the Celestial Longevity Fruit is in your possession, I swear I no longer have the slightest desire for it..."

No one wanted to embark on an arduous journey that could last for decades, even centuries—facing constant danger and running themselves ragged until they died.

What a terrifying prospect!

Naturally, they couldn’t accept it.

If they accepted, they might never return alive.

Chen Qin’Yin and the Iron Sword Young Venerable remained silent, but their grim expressions made it clear they would rather die than go.

Though they had never been to the other continents, they had heard all sorts of rumors about their natural perils, forbidden zones, and treacherous lands.

Even Returning Void Realm True Masters and Great Feathered Transformation True Masters were said to have perished in such places. How could they possibly have the courage to venture into them recklessly?

Su Bai appeared to ignore them, simply looking at Huaisheng Daoist with a faint smile.