Slaying Demons: Starting with Upgrading my Calligraphy-Chapter 462 - 409: Old Acquaintance……
The Hall of Myriad Laws was one of the thirteen treasured lands of the Shenxiao Sect. Only disciples at the Blood-Stained Realm and above were permitted entry. Disciples of the Blood-Stained Realm wishing to enter needed to spend twenty thousand Dao Gold to purchase a Myriad Laws Spirit Shell. Each Myriad Laws Spirit Shell allowed for a one-year stay in the Hall of Myriad Laws. The Hall of Myriad Laws had seven levels, housing a total of 2,392 Dharma Spirits. The first to third levels contained Dharma Spirits of the Blood-Stained Realm, totaling 1,833. The fourth to sixth levels were inhabited by Dharma Spirits of the Dao Body Realm, totaling 553. As for the highest seventh level, it was home to six Dao Spirits on par with Primordial Spirits. It was said that these six Dao Spirits, comparable to Primordial Spirits, had existed almost since the Middle Ancient Era, making them part of the Shenxiao Sect’s foundational strength.
The Hall of Myriad Laws was situated in a space resembling a black-and-white ink-wash mountain and river painting; this was a unique Universe Space carved out within the grounds of the Shenxiao Sect. The exterior of the Hall of Myriad Laws, which seemed to be made of pure gold, was located in the center of this ink-washed landscape, radiating an endless halo of Divine Material light.
Upon entering this special space known as Floating Mountain Water, Qi Xiu was astonished to find that his own figure had also taken on the style of an ink-wash painting. It seemed that strong restrictive rules had been set within this Universe Space. Once inside, one would be subject to these rules, presumably meant to protect the treasured land of the Hall of Myriad Laws and the Dharma Spirits contained within. Although his body had transformed into the style of an ink painting, Qi Xiu felt no discomfort. Walking on a patch of Qingyun through this intertwined world of black and white gave him quite an extraordinary sensory experience.
As he drew closer to the Hall of Myriad Laws on the clouds, Qi Xiu’s eyes flickered slightly. Around the mountains and waters, colossal figures over a thousand zhang tall—powerful and robust, clad in divine armor and wielding long blades—slowly materialized. Their golden eyes shone like the sun as they surveyed Qi Xiu.
These must be the Grand Spirit Guardians of the Hall of Myriad Laws, Qi Xiu thought. Gazing at these massive figures, his hands were clasped behind his back, his fingertips caressing a soybean-sized object.
Grand Spirit Guardians, he mused. They are a kind of Divine Puppet akin to Yellow Turban Strongmen. However, in contrast to the Yellow Turban Strongmen, inherently endowed with the power to subdue demons and exorcise specters, Grand Spirit Guardians do not have special Divine Marvels bestowed upon them. Their strength lies purely in their formidable physique and unmatched destructive power. The ten Grand Spirit Guardians present each boast combat prowess on par with Dao Experts. And as Divine Puppets, Grand Spirit Guardians fear no pain, are immune to any methods that target the mind and soul, and can swiftly recover from injuries by drawing on the energy of the world, tirelessly and unceasingly. Aside from Primordial Spirit bosses taking action personally, the best method against these Divine Puppets would be suppression and sealing.
Ordinary members of the Shenxiao Sect arriving at Floating Mountain Water would need to present their Myriad Laws Spirit Shell—their entry token—to the Grand Spirit Guardians to gain smooth entry into the Hall of Myriad Laws. Otherwise, they would face expulsion by the Grand Spirit Guardians. But Qi Xiu was already a Dao Expert. Within the thirteen treasured sites of the Shenxiao Sect, aside from the library and the Thunder Pond, he had the freedom to enter anywhere he wished.
Once the Grand Spirit Guardians confirmed the presence of Qi Xiu’s Dao Body Realm aura, they nodded slowly to him and then stepped back, melting once more into the ink-wash landscape. Having bypassed the defenses of the Grand Spirit Guardians, Qi Xiu’s form gently descended, finally arriving before the Hall of Myriad Laws, a treasured site of the Shenxiao Sect.
Viewing the Hall of Myriad Laws up close, which appeared as if made from pure gold, the impact was noticeably more intense. The entire appearance of the Hall of Myriad Laws was ancient and majestic. Auras of invisible Divine Marvels swirled around the grand hall, the natural overflow from the strong Dao Charm within. The seven-story hall presented different visuals on each floor. The bottom floor was solemn and dignified, like the foundation stone of the Earth, bearing all things. Above, each story ascended progressively higher, the light growing brighter all the way to the top. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢
Stepping onto the golden staircase, which glowed with strands of light, Qi Xiu walked at a measured pace toward the grand doors of the Hall of Myriad Laws. The outlines of two burly and formidable men wielding steel whips and Great Halberds were depicted on the doors, which towered over a hundred zhang tall. As Qi Xiu approached, these two male silhouettes seemed to come to life, their bright eyes sweeping up and down him.
It is truly worthy of being one of the core sites of the Sect. Not only are there the rules of Floating Mountain Water and the guardianship of the Grand Spirit Guardians, but even the doorway of the Hall of Myriad Laws itself is equipped with mechanisms, Qi Xiu mused. Those who dare to trespass would truly escape the overt swords only to be struck by hidden daggers.
Having verified Qi Xiu’s authorization to enter the Hall of Myriad Laws, the two guardian deities slowly merged back into the door. At the same time, the sealed golden doors thunderously swung open.
A sea of sacred light rushed towards Qi Xiu, instantly submerging him. The surging tumult of various Divine Marvel essences blew around him like wild waves, causing his dark hair to flutter and his robes to billow fiercely. It took quite some time before this strong wind eventually calmed.
"Such power could blow away those with frail bodies," Qi Xiu chuckled. He smoothed his robe with a sweep of his sleeve before stepping inside the Hall of Myriad Laws.
As he entered this wondrous structure, the space inside opened up before Qi Xiu. The hall’s interior, too, had been reconstructed through Universe Space Divine Marvels. From the outside, it looked small, but inside, it was actually a vast space—an endless expanse of intermingling mountains, rivers, lakes, seas, ice lands, volcanic areas, deserts, and torrential rains.
"True Monarch, are you here to choose a Dharma Spirit? How about me?"
No sooner had Qi Xiu steadied himself than a gentle breeze swept by. With the intertwining of countless verdant leaves, a Dharma Spirit woman in light green gauze, gentle and tranquil in appearance, gracefully stepped forward.
"My name is Shi Eryue, and I am pleased to meet you, True Monarch."
