Chapter 276 - - 274 Let’s be friends_1

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Cheng Yu’s fan base was quite terrifying.

Moreover, after his discriminatory remarks had been spread by the media, the impact was extremely negative, leaving countless people feeling personally attacked.

Just in one day’s time.

He gained over three million detractors.

These new followers were there solely to berate him.

Even though Li Yao cursed to shoulder some of the backlash and diverted a portion of the traffic away from him, it didn’t affect Duge’s status soaring to a terrifying level.

A celebrity’s social influence is too significant.

In the Alien Battlefield, it took Duge three to four months to create such a significant global impact.

Back then, he was absorbing Spiritual Energy and could instantly drain a mid-sized sect. It made no sense for his progression speed to slow down during simulation training.

With a spiritual power of 120,000, Duge could remain focused while multitasking, analyzing and discerning information within a one-kilometer radius in the first simulation scenario.

Multitasking is the most basic operation for every Alien Warrior.

Theoretically, Duge could look down upon everyone in the Cultivation World.

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“Master, can I really leave the mountain now?” Duge asked, “Don’t I need my senior brother to accompany me? I’m still worried about the Heavenly Demon King.”

“No need, I’ve explained everything very clearly to you and provided you with many amulets. With your current strength, the incorporeal Heavenly Demon King won’t be able to get anywhere near you,” Su Wen’s mouth twitched slightly as he spoke, “You can go down the mountain and do whatever you wish at ease, just remember to practice daily.”

“Master, I can accompany my junior brother down the mountain,” a senior brother named Yun Feng offered, “it’s very chaotic at the foot of the mountain right now, in case junior brother really encounters the Heavenly Demon King…”

“No need, those in the path of cultivation must experience tribulations. The Heavenly Demon King is a trial from Wu Wei, and none of you are allowed to help him,” Daoist Suwen said sternly.

“…” Yun Feng was stunned, giving Suwen a strange look.

That look, as if his master had been possessed by something foreign.

Suwen looked back at his disciple and sighed silently, thinking to himself that he forbade his presence for his own good; following Duge down the mountain could divert his focus from cultivation!

Looking at Suwen, Duge bowed respectfully and earnestly said, “Master, you are a good person. Rest assured, I will make Clear Heart Temple famous throughout the world.”

“Hmm,” Suwen nodded, sighing once more. “Wu Wei, although you are highly talented, your time in the path of cultivation is still short. In principle, I should not allow you to leave the mountain. But I indeed have nothing left to teach you. I have already reported your information to our officials; once you leave the mountain, be cautious…”

He paused before adding, “If there comes a day when your cultivation level surpasses your master and you refuse to acknowledge me, I won’t blame you. Just remember, stay true to yourself and do not use your taoist arts for evil in the world. This world is full of capable individuals, and even a Golden Core is not invincible.”

Surpass in cultivation?

Golden Core?

At the side, Yun Feng’s eyes were wide with shock, staring at Duge as if he had heard something incredible.

Duge gazed at the old Taoist Suwen and silently heaved a sigh; the old Taoist was indeed a good person!

Towards good people, Duge had always shown respect.

Looking at Daoist Suwen, Duge bowed again, “Master, what are you saying? ‘Once a teacher, forever a father.’ No matter what happens, you will always be my master. Don’t worry, after leaving the mountain, I will join forces with the cultivators of the world, taking it upon myself to eradicate all Demons and Monsters and maintain the reputation of Clear Heart Temple.”

Having said this,

Duge called for Zhao Hongmei and started descending the mountain.

Watching Duge’s retreating figure, Suwen sighed silently and said to the disciple beside him, “Yun Feng, I will be in seclusion in the coming days. Clear Heart Temple will be closed to visitors; unless it’s a matter of great importance, do not disturb me.”

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“Xiaoyu, what does Daoist Suwen mean?”

While descending the mountain, Zhao Hongmei, who had not slept well overnight, asked with bags under her eyes, “Didn’t he disagree with you leaving the mountain? How come he seemed so eager to make you leave overnight? Also, what’s this demon removal you mentioned? Let me tell you, just earnestly make money, we better not mess with any of this supernatural stuff…”

“I can’t avoid it anymore,” Duge glanced at Zhao Hongmei and said, “Don’t you want to know why Li Yao suddenly started swearing to take some heat off me?”

“Why?” Zhao Hongmei asked.

“Because she was possessed by a Heavenly Demon,” Duge said. “Yesterday, the reason I posted that message wasn’t due to someone plotting against me, but because a Heavenly Demon tried to take possession of me. It was blocked by Daoist Suwen’s jade amulet. Otherwise, Li Yao from yesterday would be me today.”

“What’s happened to Li Yao?” Zhao Hongmei inquired.

“Haven’t you been keeping up with the news?” Duge snorted, “Because of tax evasion, Li Yao was taken away for investigation yesterday.”

“…” Zhao Hongmei was stunned for a moment, then quickly opened her phone and saw a trending search about Li Yao being taken away.

There was also a statement from Star Sea Entertainment Company explaining that Li Yao had already been under investigation. The reason she posted that Weibo message yesterday was completely out of frustration when the incident happened. The company would self-examine and self-correct to ensure such incidents would never occur again.

Swallowing hard, Zhao Hongmei said, “So, she wasn’t taken away because of tax evasion, but because she was possessed by the Heavenly Demon, right?”

“Right, if Daoist Suwen hadn’t vouched for my identity, I would have been taken away today,” sighed Duge, “Sister Zhao, this world is much more complicated than what we see. Now that Heavenly Demons are running rampant, even ordinary people might get involved in the future. Daoist Suwen’s amulet saved my life. Last night, I learned Taoist magic from my master all through the night, and I’ve already become tied to the Cultivation World, it’s not something I can just escape from if I wanted to.”

“But you’ve only learned Taoist magic for one day,” Zhao Hongmei said. “Exorcizing demons and monsters isn’t something you’d have to worry about, right?”

“I am a genius,” Duge declared. “Master said the reason the Heavenly Demon King wanted to find a vessel in me was because of my body, with all meridians unblocked. So exorcizing demons and monsters is not only for the sake of the people but also for my own good. Sister Zhao, I might do something unexpected at the press conference today. Don’t be too shocked, I’ll explain everything to President Wu afterward.”

“What are you going to do?” Zhao Hongmei immediately became nervous.

Duge glanced at her, took out a talisman from his pocket, flung it out, and a bolt of thunder appeared out of thin air, striking a large tree as thick as a person’s embrace on the hillside.

Crack!

The tree was split in half.

Looking at the split tree, Duge smiled and uttered two words: “Exorcism.”

Zhao Hongmei was speechless.

Just then.

Duge’s phone buzzed with a message alert. He took out his phone and saw that his application to the “Tongshan City Official Demon Removal Group” had been approved.

Daoist Suwen had done a thorough job, not only had he submitted Duge’s information, but he had also added him to the Tongshan City official group, allowing him to interact with the younger generation of the Cultivation World and quickly learn the latest information from the Cultivation World.

He opened the group.

A string of messages popped up:

“Li Yao has been taken away. It’s said that her Divine Skill is called ‘Foul and Abusive Language’. She insults people’s minds with just a word, quite disgusting really.”

“How disgusting?”

“Just gossip, what I’m saying is just gossip. When she curses you with ‘NMB’ to your face, the targeted person’s mind will involuntarily conjure up images of a certain part of the human body.”

“What do you mean?”

“Damn!”

“So if she curses someone as a ‘dogf*cker’…”

“Exactly, the scene of being mounted by a dog really does appear in your mind.”

“Crap, that is truly disgusting!”

“They say that when they caught her, several officials were thoroughly grossed out.”

“Enough, I’ve thought of a lot of insults and now I seriously want to puke. Can we talk about something else?”

“A newcomer has arrived, coming down the mountain for experience during a time when Heavenly Demons run amok, really not the best timing!”

“Report your measurements and a photo.”

“Cheng Yu, this couldn’t be the genius star that Daoist Suwen has been raving about, could it?”

“What genius?”

“A super genius. Daoist Suwen has sung his praises to the heavens. They say he learned how to draw a Five Thunder Talisman in just one day.”

“This guy went crazy yesterday too. Honestly, if it weren’t for Daoist Suwen’s personal guarantee, I would have wanted to meet him and see if he really was possessed by a Heavenly Demon.”

“Daoist Suwen is a senior in the Cultivation World. Anyone he has verified should be fine.”

“But I don’t believe anyone could be such a genius that they can draw a Five Thunder Talisman in just one day.”

Seeing that the conversation had shifted to him, Duge chuckled and typed a message, sending it out:

“True Disciple Cheng Yu of Daoist Suwen greets all fellow disciples in the Cultivation World. I’ve heard from my master about the Heavenly Demon matter. How about I host a gathering today, where we can meet, make friends, and fight against Demons and Monsters together?”

Zhao Hongmei, recovering from the shock of the lightning-struck tree, leaned over to glance at the group chat on Duge’s phone, then looked back at him, rubbed her temples, and suddenly fell into a state of confusion about life.

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