Chapter 371 294: Demon Suppression Tower
This Vajra Illusion stood over ten meters tall, radiating a brilliant golden light and exuding boundless majesty.
The moment it appeared, it sensed Monk Xu Shi's abnormal transformation. Its eyes flew wide open as it descended from the sky, Demon-Subduing Pestle in hand, plunging it down toward Xu Shi!
"AHHH!!!"
Han Yuan heard a frenzied and savage scream.
It was followed by a flash of golden light.
Monk Xu Shi's body was instantly purified, dissolving into a pool of blood.
The Vajra Illusion also slowly vanished into the void.
"Amitabha."
Seeing this, Monk Xu Hai put his palms together, a hint of sorrow flashing through his eyes.
He and Xu Shi had grown up together in the Vajra Temple and shared a deep bond.
Now that the other had died, his heart was still deeply moved, no matter how profound his understanding of the Buddhist Dharma.
He immediately sat cross-legged and began chanting the Sutra of Transmigration.
Many of the other disciples of the Great Vajra Temple did the same.
"Journey well."
Han Yuan sighed and turned to leave.
....
「The next day.」
Han Yuan followed a Little Monk to the back mountain of the Great Vajra Temple.
The location of the Demon Suppression Tower.
'I remember that Huaisan said the Demon Suppression Tower was the forbidden grounds of the Great Vajra Temple...'
'Why did they bring me here today...?'
Han Yuan's eyes held a hint of confusion.
The name "Demon Suppression Tower" made it sound as if it were used to suppress demons and monsters.
In front of the Demon Suppression Tower, Monk Xu Hai had already been waiting for some time.
"Amitabha."
"Greetings, Donor Han."
Monk Xu Hai placed his palms together.
"Greetings, Abbot."
Han Yuan cupped his fist.
"This old monk called you here so early in the morning to fulfill the promise made between Junior Brother Xu Shi and you, Donor."
Monk Xu Hai knew Han Yuan must be confused, so he began to explain.
"Abbot… isn't this the Demon Suppression Tower?"
Han Yuan asked in surprise.
'Could it be that a Divine Blade is stored inside this Demon Suppression Tower?'
"This Stone Tower is indeed the Demon Suppression Tower."
"A Divine Blade is sealed on the Third Layer."
"This blade might be what you need, Donor."
Monk Xu Hai explained.
"Sealed…?" Han Yuan latched onto the key word.
'If there was nothing wrong with the blade, they could have just enshrined it somewhere.'
'But now, Monk Xu Hai had used the word "sealed," and sealed in the Demon Suppression Tower, no less.'
'This meant the blade was far from simple.'
"Yes… sealed."
"Because during the Chaotic Ancient Era, a Blade Master once wielded that Divine Blade to slay a Source Evil Seed."
"But because of that, the blade seems to have been contaminated by the Source Evil Seed."
"Before his death, that Blade Master brought the blade to the Great Vajra Temple."
"He knew the blade was far too sinister. If he died and someone else obtained it, he feared it would cause a great catastrophe."
"The Abbot at the time sealed the blade within the Demon Suppression Tower…"
"Now, after countless years, perhaps it is time for it to see the light of day once more."
Monk Xu Hai said softly.
'It slew a Source Evil Seed… and was contaminated, becoming an Evil Blade…'
'This blade sounds rather interesting.'
"Abbot, what exactly is so sinister about this blade?"
Han Yuan couldn't help but ask.
"It will constantly affect the wielder's Heart Spirit… even causing them to have Fallen into Demon, eventually turning them into a madman who only knows slaughter."
"Even after so many years, this old monk does not know if the blade has been completely purified."
"If you choose to use it, Donor, you must be extremely careful."
"Of course, if you do not want this blade, we have other options for you."
Xu Hai had no intention of forcing the Evil Blade upon Han Yuan.
This was merely Monk Xu Shi's suggestion.
He had felt that Han Yuan might be the one destined for the Evil Blade.
That was why Xu Hai had brought Han Yuan to the Demon Suppression Tower and explained everything clearly.
"There's no need… The strongest blade in the Great Vajra Temple should be this Evil Blade, right?"
Han Yuan asked earnestly.
Monk Xu Hai nodded. "That's right… In terms of sheer power, this Evil Blade is the strongest."
Han Yuan smiled upon hearing this. "Then that settles it. I want to see if I can make this blade my own!"
Given Han Yuan's character, he naturally wouldn't pass up this Evil Blade.
Even if the blade sounded incredibly ominous.
He didn't think it would be a problem.
If the original Blade Master was able to use it, he believed he could too.
"Amitabha."
"Donor Han, if you wish to obtain the blade, you must ascend to the Third Layer of the Demon Suppression Tower alone."
"During this time, you may encounter attacks from some demons."
Xu Hai said.
Clearly, this was a trial.
Only after passing it could Han Yuan acquire the Evil Blade.
"No problem."
"I must ask the Abbot to open the Demon Suppression Tower for me."
Han Yuan said in a deep voice.
Hearing this, Xu Hai immediately walked to the front of the Demon Suppression Tower and gently pressed his hand on the stone door.
BUZZZZ~~~
With a slight tremor, the stone door of the Demon Suppression Tower slowly swung open.
Without any hesitation, Han Yuan walked directly into the Demon Suppression Tower.
As he stepped inside, the stone door of the Demon Suppression Tower closed once more.
Monk Xu Hai did not leave, but continued to stand guard here to prevent any accidents.
Inside the Demon Suppression Tower, Han Yuan curiously observed his surroundings.
It was not the scene of rampaging demons he had imagined. It was quite peaceful, with oil lamps burning slowly along the walls.
'Are they all on the upper floors? Maybe there are no Evil Spirits on the First Layer?'
Han Yuan muttered to himself.
"Meow~ I smell a hateful aura."
The Orange Cat perched on Han Yuan's shoulder spoke up.
"A hateful aura…"
Han Yuan grew pensive.
He knew the Orange Cat's sense of smell was extremely sensitive; ordinary Evil Spirits couldn't escape its notice.
Han Yuan waited where he was for a while longer, but no Evil Spirits appeared.