Seal Part 1

At this moment, three-dimensional serpentine runes appeared on the stage in front, slowly rotating in the air. Similar decorations appeared on all the screen edges, causing the audience to exclaim in amazement, "Wow--"

In everyone's eyes, this was clearly using the Nanchu symbols as decorative special effects. The dazzling light and shadows made people feel that today's visit was worthwhile.

Ruan Zhanxue looked back and the confusion on his face gradually dissipated, replaced by a faint smile in his eyes. "Not bad, junior."

Tan Xiao directly pulled out a small microphone from his collar, "Attention all units--"

Following Tan Xiao's words, many of the surrounding staff who originally had calm expressions slightly changed their positions based on the original layout. Tan Xiao made a hand seal, activating the pre-drawn formation under the green carpet, "My god guides me, traveling in all directions!"

The scene in front seemed to ripple like water. The surroundings seemed to change, yet not change. The sound from the on-site speakers became distorted and unclear.

-- This was something Tan Xiao learned from a certain Huodou, combining it with the on-site setup to bring people into the netherworld and create an enclosed space. In layman's terms, this was a barrier.

Naturally, this was done with the safety of the on-site audience in mind. Many of the staff at the scene were priests mixed in. Ah Jin and Aperture also disguised themselves as hosts, using Ah Jin's innate skills to arrange runes, which also had a protective effect.

Ruan Zhanxue looked around, standing still without moving a step.

"Inviting me into the trap, huh?" Ruan Zhanxue drawled, "Junior went through a lot of trouble. When did you find out?"

"I still have to study, so I don't have that much time to set things up. I just participated a little." Tan Xiao looked relaxed, but was actually vigilant. He said faintly, "Speaking of which, it's quite ironic. Senior, you hunted down so many demons with your hounds, yet no one could find your whereabouts. Instead, it was the only good deed you did that formed a great karmic connection and exposed your tracks."

Ruan Zhanxue understood and shook his head, "I originally didn't plan to save him, but after all, we were teacher and student."

Teacher Lin's illness came on fiercely. Ruan Zhanxue took the ashes of the clam dragon as medicine to treat him. The "dragon bones" in Chinese medicine actually refer to fossils of ancient mammals. There was still a big difference in Ruan Zhanxue using the ashes of the clam dragon, but the therapeutic effect was indeed better.

The clam dragon was especially good at creating illusions. Conversely, its body was the best medicine for calming the mind and even prolonging life.

The many personnel gathered by the Bureau 404 for this event also entered the barrier. One of them, a short-haired woman wearing a security uniform, took off her hat, revealing Mu Fei. She gritted her teeth and said, "We can finally close the net. Do you know how much overtime I worked because of you, you dead thing!"

Fang Zhu's eyes were even red, "Give me back my great-grandmother!!"

After finding out about Ruan Zhanxue from Teacher Lin, the Bureau 404 began planning. For so long, they had been chasing and fleeing with this "sniper", knowing well how cunning and good at hiding he was.

Discovering that Ruan Zhanxue was invited to watch the evening show, they simply took advantage of this opportunity to arrange personnel and capture him on the spot. However, it took the Bureau 404 a lot of effort to coordinate to this extent in such a short time. Even Xiong Hui went back to his old profession and did engineering work at the stage.

Ruan Zhanxue was actually amused, "I didn't kill any 'humans' either. There's no need to be so fierce. Essentially, the work I do isn't much different from Tan Xiao's, right?"

Indeed, what Ruan Zhanxue killed were not humans, but demons. It should be said he didn't kill them, but ate them. The "Classic of Mountains and Seas" records the tastes of various monsters and has been jokingly called a gourmet book. Tan Xiao was tasked with writing a sequel, but he didn't cover this aspect, after all, modern times are different from the ancient era.

"Didn't kill 'humans'? Didn't my mom almost lose her life?" Tan Xiao couldn't help but say, "Besides, I have an official license. What are you, some kind of pirated book merchant..."

Actually, after Ruan Zhanxue revealed himself, it overturned a previous speculation everyone had: that he was a weapon spirit.

Ruan Zhanxue was a genuine member of the human race. In other words, he was a "Qi Shaman" -- once he was exposed, all his actions were no longer a secret. The Bureau 404 could even dig up what pants he wore in kindergarten, having already thoroughly investigated him.

After investigation, Ruan Zhanxue's life trajectory in Nanchu had nothing to do with shamans. Only after arriving in Qi did he have some records of purchasing incense, paper money, etc. Observing his daily life, he had no contact with any shamans, so it could be confirmed that what he learned was "Yin transmission", meaning he had no sect and became enlightened after a serious illness.

Looking at the articles he wrote and his actions, he most likely obtained the "Demon Digging Method". This was also in line with the characteristics of Qi shamans. The so-called Demon Digging Method specifically refers to a means for humans to eat demons. Actually, not only Qi shamans know it, but they are famous for it.

For example, the "Classic of Mountains and Seas" mentions the tastes of demon beasts. For specifics on how to catch and cook them, one can look at texts like the "Bai Ze's Illustrated Guide to Spirits and Monsters": Digging in the ground to get others' hands, cook and eat it, has a wine flavor, makes one's aura beautiful and free of illness.

The so-called "digging" was originally a means to expel demons, digging out the demons hiding in the house to prevent them from causing mischief. In this process, perhaps some people couldn't help but try a taste and discovered the flavor was not bad and had different effects.

"Demon digging" gradually became a unique technique, and the scope also expanded. Not only digging up demons in the ground to eat, but even using it for trade or offering to nobles.

However, this method was still criticized by most civilized peers. Normal shamans capturing demons would just use a jar to seal them. Ruan Zhanxue and his ilk were different, using jars to make soup... And it wasn't that they went to catch demons who committed crimes, but ate for the sake of eating.

Ruan Zhanxue could be said to be the most brazen demon digger on record at the Bureau 404. This point was probably related to his patron god.

As long as one was a shaman, they had their own deity they worshipped. Ruan Zhanxue was no exception.

At this time, without him saying it, one could guess with their toes that the deity he worshipped was definitely that "Tiangou" who loved to devour. Moreover, his spiritual capability was probably no less than someone with innate talent like Tan Xiao.

Otherwise, how could he make his own Huodou? And how could he be so bold as to dare to catch and try any kind of demon to enrich his gourmet writings?

Theoretically, Ruan Zhanxue's background was completely exposed to the Bureau 404, and he was surrounded. He should have shown some trepidation.

At present, facing the masters who had worked overtime for a long time and were filled with righteous indignation, Ruan Zhanxue still had a calm expression, "You don't think numbers can make up for the gap in strength, right?"

-- Spiritual duels are not brawls. If human wave tactics worked, what would gods and buddhas be needed for?

The Bureau 404's side was blown up with a bang, how arrogant, but our side is also full of talents.

However, the hunting dogs raised by Ruan Zhanxue have also kept people busy for so long, so there is a reason to be arrogant.

"If you have the guts, snipe me." Fang Zhu cursed. To prepare for today, he had a shell on his body, wore a bulletproof vest inside his clothes, and even sandwiched talisman paper inside the vest.

Ruan Zhanxue's hand only lifted slightly, and Tan Xiao raised his slingshot and stared at him with a cold smile.

This wooden slingshot looked like a children's toy, but no one dared to underestimate it. Ruan Zhanxue's eyes moved slightly, "Sorry to embarrass my junior."

His tone had a sincere rise and fall for the first time, recalling the time when he had a shooting match with Tan Xiao in the air, and the weapons he relied on and was proud of were actually defeated by a mere slingshot.

How could he not remember it, although at that time he had not yet...

"If you don't make a move, then we will!" Mu Fei was also a civil servant, so naturally she had already arranged a talisman formation with her colleagues. At this time, they activated it together, "All gods pay homage and command the thunder!"

Blue-purple lightning flashed between the talismans, making this world seem like the end times had arrived.

Tan Xiao aimed carefully, but saw Ruan Zhanxue open his hands in the electric light and make a welcoming gesture.

......

Tan Chunying finally tidied up her clothes, it was her turn to go on stage.

Tan Chunying knew about today's plan and was a little worried in her heart. Unfortunately, she had lost all her soul cultivation, so she could only do her part as an actress on the scene.

"...The next program is an excerpt from 'Chu Nuo'. Wang Guowei said 'The rise of singing and dancing originated from the hands of ancient shamans. The rise of shamans was probably in the ancient times.' The dance drama 'Chu Nuo' reflects the tenacious will and rich imagination of the people of Nanchu in the face of nature. Let us follow the Nanchu cultural heritage inheritor Tan Chunying and the Nanchu Song and Dance Troupe to return to that ancient era where humans and gods communicated—"

The performers in Chu costumes went on stage, and with the accompaniment of the ancient serpentine script, there was an even more mysterious atmosphere of shaman dance.

With a clap of thunder, the group of shamans danced with long sleeves, their flowing skirts fluttering, showing the scene of "spiritual and graceful, fragrant and full of the hall".

The stage lights also turned dark red, and the group of shamans surrounded the great shaman in the middle, wearing various nuo masks, solemnly completing this sacrificial dance.

In ancient times, when facing natural disasters, humans regarded them as the changing intentions of gods. They prayed, hoping to get a response and quell the anger of the gods, but what came was storms and heavy rain. Since that was the case, they could only beat drums like thunder and let out roars.

......

Ruan Zhanxue brought his arms together, embracing the thunder and lightning, "Overturning the sky and earth, driving thunder and clouds, go!"

He actually did not dodge or evade, but borrowed the force to launch all the thunder and lightning.

The masters on the scene were shocked and tried to dodge. Elder Baoping was the fastest, jumping onto Tan Xiao's shoulder in one leap. He only saw that the thunder and lightning were not directed at them, Ruan Zhanxue had reversed yin and yang, and launched it towards the outside world!

Was he going to attack ordinary citizens? That wasn't right either.

This thunder and lightning was directed at Qiyun Ridge, towards the dragon vein treasure lair!

The flashing electric light made the audience unable to tell for a moment whether it was a stage effect or if the sky had really changed.

And at this time, thousands of miles away at Jiuyi Mountain, several Huodou also jumped out from the cliff carvings, attacking the masters who were waiting in formation.

"He's targeting the Qiyun Ridge seal." Mu Fei's tone was a bit strange.

It was seen that after the electric light, the expected thunder did not sound, only a flash of five-colored divine light—

Kong Xuan withdrew his hand, landed beside Tan Xiao, and snorted coldly with a disgusted expression. I was just waiting for you here!

Elder Baoping awkwardly jumped off Tan Xiao's shoulder, um... it turned out there was a backup plan, it didn't know about this arrangement.

Ruan Zhanxue sighed, "You guys are quite cunning too, I knew the shape of that stage was off."

Eating different monsters, was it just for the taste? Some monsters could cure diseases, and some monsters could naturally enhance Ruan Zhanxue's abilities. This was called eating what supplements what.

With Ruan Zhanxue's enhanced eyesight, how could he not see the Bureau 404's arrangements, but he just went with the flow.

"It's just a precaution." Both sides had many defenses, and Tan Xiao looked at Mu Fei.

Mu Fei had been communicating with the Jiuyi Mountain side in real time, and today there were not only sub-venues for the evening party. She raised her eyebrows and said the latest news: "Huodous are also causing trouble at Jiuyi Mountain."

Since Ruan Zhanxue could create Huodou himself, naturally this second batch was not limited to one.

According to common sense, if most of the forces were ambushed at Qiyun Ridge, Jiuyi Mountain would naturally lose its defense. But the Bureau 404, if nothing else, had many people and could transfer people from other brother units.

According to Tan Xiao and the masters' speculations and guesses over the past few days, his mother was so fierce back then. She wasn't looking for any feng shui treasure land at all. Sealing a monster and looking for a dragon lair for it, she was looking for the qi connection between two mountain ranges.

Jiuyi Mountain had so many tourists, where was it suitable to continue the seal? She set up the formation at Qiyun Ridge, but placed the eye of the formation at the distant Jiuyi Mountain. It seemed far away and insufficient, but in fact it was a lifeline, and it could even be said that this was a formation set up with two mountains.

If others looked at the seals separately in the two places, they would not be able to discover the mystery at all, let alone break the formation.