Monster Chronicles: My Daoist Skill Comes from Mythology

At this moment, a ray of golden light tore through the sky.

Seeing the iconic Sun Jade Car, everyone knew that the Celestial Master had returned triumphantly.

The expressions of Chi Wujie and Fa Tian shifted from arrogance to disbelief, with a trace of desperate hope—perhaps the Celestial Master had been defeated and fled in disgrace from the Demon Lords.

There was still a chance for them!

But when they saw the intact passengers within the carriage—and when Lingying Demon Master emerged with an expression that clearly indicated allegiance to Song Lin—their last shred of hope was shattered.

They were utterly despondent.

"Impossible..."

Fa Tian murmured to himself.

"Nothing is impossible. The Human Clan has deep foundations, the spirit among all beings. Is it not natural for Demons to seek allegiance with us?"

Zhonghuang Zi mocked.

The rise of the Heaven and Earth Xuanmen Alliance was undeniable, to the extent that even demons and monsters sought refuge under its banner.

At this moment, Song Lin walked over. The two men contemplated pleading for their lives, but upon realizing the depth of their own sins, they knew there was no escape. Rather than dying humiliated, they decided to face death with dignity.

"Kill me if you will, but don't give me the excuse to look down on you pathetic lot."

Fa Tian responded defiantly. Chi Wujie opened his mouth as if to speak, but in the end, he said nothing.

Song Lin cast a sidelong glance at these two individuals and said, "At least you're self-aware. Soon, your heads will be displayed for all to witness the consequences of betraying your own kind!"

"Yes, sir!" the subordinates replied.

This was the first execution of a Taoist Alliance Celestial Master, but it would not be the last. Next in line was Qingchen, once the Dragon Head Master.

Song Lin had reiterated time and again: he was not merely fighting demons and monsters but also purging the Human Clan from within.

Traitors who disregarded human life had to die.

"Song Lin! You'll die a miserable death!"

"Song Lin! I'll ***..."

The two men deliberately hurled insults to provoke Song Lin, hoping for a swift end. Being sentenced to public execution was worse than anything else.

Song Lin ignored them entirely, ordering the two captives to be dragged away, while beginning the identification of other Taoist Alliance war criminals. If nothing unexpected occurred, it was likely that 90% of the Taoist Alliance cultivators would face judgment.

"Report! The Dragon Head Master Seal has been found."

A Purple Mansion Taoist presented a jade box. Through the translucent box, one could faintly discern a white jade seal adorned with the head of a golden dragon.

"Hahaha, what a windfall!"

Song Lin pocketed the seal and said to Zhonghuang Zi and the others, "I know you all have many questions, but let's discuss them later."

The group entered Dingzhou City, the headquarters of the Black Heaven Law Realm Alliance.

The Taoist Alliance's grotto heaven was underground, a place known as the Cold Cavern.

The entire area three thousand zhang below the city had been hollowed out, with its walls lined with a luminous cloud stone that changed with the alternation of sun and moon.

By day, it mirrored daylight; by night, it mirrored the darkness, making it indistinguishable from the outside world.

The underground was dotted with palatial structures, divided into numerous zones for cultivating various spells.

The Black Heaven Law Realm's evil techniques were fearsome—Iron Horse Floating Tomb, Earth Vein Locks, Curse Evil Dolls, Ten Thousand Ghost Banner, among others.

Many of these evil techniques required blood sacrifices, producing hellish scenes in the process.

"These people deserve death, more vile than any demon or monster," Shi Yinhua said angrily.

At least demons killed swiftly, with a single blink of the eye. The pain they caused was fleeting. But these practitioners of evil techniques tortured humans to the point of harboring immense resentment, just to fuel their cultivation.

In certain respects, they were even crueller than demons and monsters.

"The Five Yin Flourishing and rampant evil skills—it's exactly as described."

Song Lin remarked, then gave instructions to his men.

"Investigate thoroughly. Those cultivating evil techniques—execute. Those complicit—punish. Leave no accomplice untouched. Better to dismantle the Taoist Alliance than tolerate this rot."

He wouldn't even spare the members of his own Heaven and Earth Xuanmen Alliance who were guilty of heinous crimes. There was no way he would let these perpetrators with mountains of blood debts off the hook—unless he had gone mad.

In the future, the Taoist Schools and Taoists would embody purity, virtue, and a commitment to refining the mind. Without achieving discipline and temperance, how could one call themselves a Taoist?

Perhaps the Black Heaven Law Realm wasn't always this way and had fallen victim to the shifts of the Heavenly Dao.

But regardless, their heinous actions required retribution.

"Understood."

Shi Yinhua responded.

The group entered the grand hall, where they found a substantial treasure trove. However, Song Lin was disinterested in most of it, thinking it better to use the remainder as rewards. The Taoist Alliance's millennia of accumulated wealth could make them all rich overnight.

Song Lin had everyone take their seats. The Divine Turtle and Lingying Demon Master were seated closer to the position of the Celestial Master.

"Let me make this clear: if there are any evil demons within the Turtle Clan who assisted the Wu Country in massacres, they will face execution."

"That will not happen. The Turtle Clan communes with the heavens and has always shunned blood sacrifices. It is the Teng Snakes and their subordinate Demon Clans who are to blame for such wickedness,"

Lingying replied hurriedly, his demeanor exuding respect.

Song Lin then shared the words of Xiao Mao True Monarch with Zhonghuang Zi and the others. Zhonghuang Zi immediately praised Xiao Mao True Monarch's sagacity, declaring him truly worthy of being the Heavenly Court's leader, foreseeing events decades in advance.

Noticing the deep conviction among his audience, Song Lin realized why people often attributed extraordinary tales to ancient figures: implausible acts became plausible simply by associating them with the past.

"Now that we've secured the South, does anyone have suggestions?"

Song Lin addressed the assembly. During meetings, he rarely voiced his opinions early on, preferring instead to let others speak first to encourage diverse perspectives.

If he spoke first, everyone would likely agree with him, undermining the benefit of hearing multiple viewpoints.

Zhonghuang Zi spoke first: "Now, the Taoist Schools possess six Great Harmonization Weapons and two Demon Lord-level experts. Considering their diminishing numbers, we're now evenly matched with the Demon Islands in terms of forces."

The Divine Turtle, having just awoken, might be slightly weaker than the top-tier Harmonization experts; meanwhile, the Demon Islands' Upper Clan's Three Great Demon Lords had never revealed their strength, so their own peak combat power was cautiously underestimated.

"I propose focusing on stabilizing the South for now."

Next was the Spirit Treasure Celestial Master.

"I concur with Zhonghuang Zi's perspective: prioritize the South, negotiate a non-aggression pact with the Xuanzong Shangqing in the North, and maintain border defenses against the Jiuxiao Demon Country in the Northeast."

Everyone offered their input, with the consensus being clear—they needed to cease expansion and consolidate their current holdings, focusing primarily on the South.

"The essence within the mountains, rivers, and earth here has yet to stabilize; most regions lack Yin God and Earth Deity guardians; countless commoners remain in hardship. The Heaven and Earth Xuanmen Alliance has realized its territorial limit for now."

Shi Yinhua added.

"Indeed."

Song Lin was satisfied. The majority shared his view: they needed a period of respite.

Following their recent dominance, the Heaven and Earth Xuanmen Alliance had demonstrated its strength. The demons were unlikely to make a move anytime soon. The initiative now lay with them—they could strike whenever they saw fit.

This, ultimately, was Song Lin's plan.

"Since there are no objections, I'll make some announcements. First, the Turtle Clan will fortify the coastal regions near the Yuzhen Sect, working with a Harmonization Weapon to establish maritime defenses."

"The western front will withdraw by a thousand li, creating a buffer zone with the Demon Clans. Chiyou and the Fire Evil will defend the western border, while the northern border will be guarded by two Ghost Emperors and the southern border by one Ghost Emperor."

This was the allocation of territories.

Next, they would absorb the Wu Country and Black Heaven Law Realm alliances. Both Taoist traditions would cease to exist, merging instead into the Heaven and Earth Xuanmen Alliance.

"Yinhua, inform Wu Yi to take control of the mortal forces and maintain order in the mortal world."

"Yuanbo, lead the Yin God Earth Deities to inspect the two allied factions and select candidates for new Yin God Earth Deities. I will refine two Taoist Alliance Heavenly Master Seals and grant titles accordingly based on the list."

In addition, various other administrative matters followed: jurisdiction divisions, the functions of different departments, compensation for fallen comrades, Taiyin Refining Body cultivation, and reforming internal sects within the Taoist Alliance.

When all this was completed, the Heaven and Earth Xuanmen Alliance's territory would have increased fourfold, transforming it into a vastly different entity. They would even begin preparing for a renaming of the alliance.

From mortal affairs to the Taoist Schools, countless challenges awaited them. Just thinking about it was enough to induce a headache.

Song Lin dared not dump all these responsibilities on Shi Yinhua, knowing he might abandon his duties if overburdened. Moreover, there were areas where Shi Yinhua was not suited to take the lead.

In matters of external relations, Song Lin would personally take charge. In the coming days, envoys from the Xuanzong Shangqing in the North and the Demon Clans were certain to arrive.

This was undoubtedly Song Lin's responsibility to handle personally.

As everyone accepted their tasks and dispersed, only the Divine Turtle and one other remained.

"Taoist Divine Turtle, I must ask a favor of you,"

Song Lin said. Naturally, he wouldn't let go of such a useful resource.

The Divine Turtle stroked his beard and chuckled. "No need to rush. I, too, have a suggestion."

"Oh? Please share, Taoist."

"The Demon Clans also face internal oppression. The Celestial Master could exploit this by aiding the humans under their rule or inciting minor clans to rebel. Although the alliance is likely unable to expand further for the time being, that doesn't mean we should remain idle."

The Divine Turtle proved to be a true strategist among the Demon Clans. Despite being newly awakened and unfamiliar with some of the contemporary dynamics, his understanding of the current state of affairs was near flawless based on Song Lin's hints.

"This is an excellent plan! Please elaborate, Taoist."

Song Lin's eyes lit up. Merely defending their position would never suffice. But if they could cause chaos among their enemies and weaken their strength, that would be ideal.

Not knowing the specifics of the Demon Clans' internal dynamics, Song Lin immediately adopted a posture of humility and asked the Divine Turtle to teach him in detail.