1021: Chapter 630 1021: Chapter 630 “Oh, I-I-I-I-I!”
The shadow that drifted out from the idol shrieked, its form twisted by the strike, the fierce ghost that had been worshiped for so long indeed had some ability, yet what could its ability stand against, faced with the Divine Dragon’s move?
Thunder is the bane of ghosts, and with the Divine Dragon unleashing its power, it’s no ordinary thunder and lightning.
The fierce ghost felt the overwhelming pressure, without even the chance to react, it was struck, powerless to defend itself, and the soul power it had just absorbed.
It was precisely the soul power that was struck by the thunder, releasing the previously absorbed soul power, which began to dissipate like water vapor.
The fierce ghost grew weaker and weaker, unable to resist as it was struck into oblivion!
This sudden turn of events caught everyone by surprise!
The idol was shattered to pieces, and all people could see was gold scattered on the ground—the idol had been made of gold, yet they were not in a rush to collect it now!
Those who carried wooden tokens in their hands or on their bodies only felt the tokens burning up in flames!
They hurriedly threw the burning wooden tokens away.
The conflagration did not harm people, and any soul power within the tokens was consumed by the flames!
The Taoist priests were the most distressed, as they held many wooden tokens that had yet to be distributed, which now pained them as they burned.
Even the wooden tokens stored in the storeroom were burned!
Some discovered that the wooden figurines they had just offered in their rooms were burning, causing widespread panic and fear since this was happening inside the Taoist Temple!
Eryao seized the opportunity to strike.
His thunderstrike skill, specially designed to counter ghost cultivators and evil charm, was most effective now amidst the surge of demon and evil Qi—all overwhelmed by the thunder and lightning!
At this moment, apart from a few courtyards, all the wooden tokens and idols within the Taoist Temple were reduced to rubble by his thunder!
The Black Mist that previously shrouded the area was blasted away to the heavens by the thunder!
The civilians only saw flashes of lightning that kept passing by, burning the wooden tokens they carried, and naturally igniting those on them!
This kind of thunder frightened people, embodying the idea that those who do no evil fear not the midnight knock of the ghost!
Many individuals were merely followers of the Guandi Cult, yet now they stood dazed amidst thunder and flashes of lightning!
The Taoist priests suffered greatly, their valuable possessions burned away, a conflagration brought on by those wooden tokens.
Even their talismans were rendered useless by the thunder!
All their valuables were destroyed, leaving them in tears.
Their means to make a living—gone.
Blown up, burned, at this point, they feared for their very lives!
In the Taoist Temple, aside from the believers and priests, there were also companions who came along.
They were so frightened that they hid everywhere, staying away from those burning with fire!
Fortunately, people knew one fact: if someone carried no wooden tokens, they did not attract the thunder!
But this realization came too late; by the time they understood, those who had carried wooden tokens were already struck numb, seemingly soulless, standing there in stupefaction.
Their families, servants, could only focus on protecting themselves—no time to care for those shocked by the burning tokens.
It was already a relief not to be affected; survival without harm was enough, as they were probably just spooked by the thunder, vibrant and lightning, thick and close.
Who wouldn’t be?
Eryao did not harm the innocent.
Those Taoist priests who did much wrong, let them lose their tools of trade, paralyzed by the shock, hair frizzed and burnt, their evil charms burnt to ashes, some injured, as punishment!
He did not massacre all the followers of the Guandi Cult before so many witnesses!
Eryao believed that those who deserved punishment were the Sect Hierarch and the upper echelons directly under him!
As for the believers, some were unwilling followers, some lured, and others harmed by their mana.
Among them, there were innocents!
People noticed that though the noon sky was full of dark clouds and thunder rumbled without rain, they saw fire rising up after a thunderstrike in one area.
Those sheltering from the rain at the mountain’s foot and those with wooden tokens on hand all observed the sky ablaze above the Taoist Temple—an alarming scene they couldn’t see but could surmise: perhaps something wicked had been done within the Taoist Temple to provoke the Immortals, resulting in a thunderstrike!
What had happened inside the Taoist Temple?
People at the foot of the mountain and in the cities watched on, some just looking in horror, too frightened even to attempt a rescue!
Yet, some people, perhaps due to the wooden tokens, are lured by them, disregarding the danger upon themselves, running towards the location of the Taoist Temple, as if guided!
However, some people, despite their ability, are also afraid of this thunder, only able to linger around the outskirts of the Taoist Temple, not daring to ascend the mountain, led by the Evil Charm to save others.
In proximity to the thunder, they are too frightened to draw near.
Such known thunder could annihilate them too!
Slowly retreating, fleeing…
Eryao senses something from high above.
He wouldn’t harm the innocent, but as for those with wooden tokens, carrying within them Evil Charms, don’t blame him for his discourtesy, they are struck by his thunder.
“Ah ah ah”
Struck by thunder, the Evil Charms are obliterated by the thunderstrike, their hosts or those who had pacts with them, all suffer injuries: severe cases spew blood, while the less severe lose a soul, becoming dazed and foolish!
Many people, witnessing with their own eyes, see some struck by thunder, just like the Taoist Temple, where the thunder resounds incessantly!
No one knows why the Lord of Thunder is enraged?
But they are deeply convinced by the legend that those struck by thunder have committed evil deeds!
Those struck by the thunder, they only feel these people are incredibly unlucky, yet there is no pity for them, just a feeling to stay away from them, whether they are relatives, friends, acquaintances, or strangers.
People think it’s best to keep distance from such individuals for fear of provoking the wrath of the Lord of Thunder by association!
Old folks and children are scared into fainting, into crying!
More people kneel to beg for mercy!
Others don’t know who this Lord of Thunder is?
Why is he dealing with so many people?
The thunder doesn’t come just to bring rain, but to deal with some people.
Could it be that so many have committed evil?
Their Taoist Temple is known for granting wishes, many cult followers are terrified by the thunder, their venerated deities being bullied, certainly, it must be a battle between two Immortals!
As for why the deity they worship is defeated, causing these followers to be affected, their belongings incinerated, they harbor intense hatred in their hearts, cursing that Lord of Thunder!
Their convictions are ingrained in their bones; they don’t consider themselves evil or mistaken, something incomprehensible to others.
They would die for the Divine Sect, die for their faith!
Yet after being struck by thunder, some become unclear-minded and irrational, even more grief-stricken at the loss of their wooden tokens!
Eryao pays no heed to those ignorant people; what he intends to deal with now are those within the compounds!
The appalling scene from before has vanished.
The Sect Hierarch, along with his pair of children, are trapped.
Many of their Magical Treasures consist of wooden tokens and Evil Charms.
Those around them, their abilities considered high, are trapped with them in the compound, listening to the booming thunder yet incapable of making their voices heard!
They realize they’ve met a powerful adversary, someone versed in the art of thunder spells; confined in the compound, they have no clue whether it’s a Thunder Talisman or someone specifically cultivated this Spell!
This person appeared suddenly, definitely beyond their belief to be the true Lord of Thunder!
They feel oppressed, but do not sense the descent of a Deity!
At this moment, far from rescuing anyone, they can barely protect themselves!
Perhaps due to their numerous evil acts, whether the Sect Hierarch or those around him, their evil deeds have accumulated beyond measure!
They resort more to Evil Technique, to soul conjuring to harm others, using others’ Soul Power for Cultivation, depleting others’ soul force, sapping others’ luck, all for their own Cultivation!
The Sect Hierarch still wears a mask, having lived for hundreds of years.
Only in the past few decades has he managed to reach the Golden Core stage, feeling a bottleneck; only then did he allow Cauldrons to bear him children.
Yet it’s impressive, secretly fathering many children, like an Emperor with more than 20 offsprings, the strongest among them being the pair by his side!
This favored pair showcases high aptitude, having reached the Foundation Establishment stage at a young age.
Having come from another country, they’ve been here for 78 years, their operations veiled in secrecy, this place becoming the best-operating headquarters for the Taoist Temple!