"What exactly happened that night, and why did you rush into the fog during Bloody Sunday?" Sun Yan asked, puzzled, as he petted Dahuang's head.

Generally speaking, even if Bloody Sunday occurs, there won't be any issues as long as one stays in the graveyard and doesn't go out.

With the defenses of the Demon-Slaying Crossbow Tower and the Celestial Thunder Altar, along with the guardians True Monarch of Pure Origin and Mysterious Dao and Monkey King, even if an Evil God invades, it would not gain any advantage.

But Sosia and the others picked the wrong answer from a pile of correct ones, leaving Sun Yan perplexed.

In his impression, people like Sosia are not impulsive, and even in his absence, they wouldn't do something so reckless.

"That night..." Sosia's face revealed a peculiar expression as she looked strangely at Sun Yan before speaking, "That night, we heard your voice outside the graveyard and thought you had returned. That's why we entered the fog to search for you. Unexpectedly, after passing through the fog, we ended up on this snowy field."

"My voice?"

Sun Yan was stunned, not having expected such a twist.

Even the True Monarch of Pure Origin and Mysterious Dao didn't mention this incident, and now it seems impossible to determine the exact cause.

For the time being, he lodged in the monk's quarters of the Lotus Temple, and after using the Eight Hundred Miles Divine Walk, Sun Yan, who had expended half a day's energy, fell asleep immediately.

He slept directly until the next morning when Master Bazaar sent monks to call him to join in the action against the evil people.

Sun Yan dared not delay and went straight to the Lotus Hall of the Lotus Temple.

A number of monks had already donned armor and were waiting, clearly prepared for a life-and-death struggle.

Apart from Sister Jessica, who needed to care for Roken, and Sosia, who had lost an arm, even Elise brought Dahuang to participate.

Faced with the daunting evil people, anyone not seriously injured had to fight.

"In a valley a dozen miles east of Lotus Mountain, there exists a group of evil people. They temporarily destroyed a habitat there, and their next target is likely Lotus Temple. We must eliminate them before they act, or our situation will become very passive."

Master Bazaar and several masters of Lotus Temple sat together, discussing today's matters with solemn expressions.

In recent days, Lotus Temple has sacrificed many monks in dealing with these evil people. Even those who were lucky to survive were left crippled.

This time, Master Bazaar was ready to go all out and vowed not to rest until all evil people near Lotus Temple are purified.

Even though Lotus Temple, founded by Master Padmasambhava, possesses some inherited magical artifacts, dealing with evil people is no easy task.

Not to mention the appearance of Iron Yama on the snowy plains, meeting him outside the temple grounds poses a grave danger even to high lamas of Tibet.

"Remember, everyone, this outing requires utmost caution. Ordinary weapons can't easily eliminate the evil people; make sure your weapons are coated with Celestial Pearl Powder."

Master Bazaar waved his hand, and a young monk immediately distributed some powder. Even Sun Yan, an outsider, received a portion.

This Celestial Pearl Powder is, naturally, ground from Celestial Pearls.

In the "Tibetan-Chinese Dictionary," Celestial Pearls are explained as a form of agate, cat's eye stone - a type of gemstone. Known as nine-eyed beads, they can treat cerebral hemorrhage when used medicinally.

The earliest Celestial Pearls originated from the lost civilization of the Xiangxiong Ancient Kingdom in Tibet, regarded as the Holy Object of Yongzhong Benjiao and the first among the Seven Treasures.

Xiangxiong Celestial Pearls were consecrated and passed down by accomplished practitioners and esteemed monks for Buddhist offerings or worldly transmissions, making the remaining Celestial Pearls incredibly rare and precious.

The early inhabitants of Tibet believed that the people during the Xiangxiong era possessed skills to fly and traverse freely, contrasting sharply with today's Tibetans.

This was because the world had entered the End of Dharma Era, with divine spirits vanished, leaving humans to wallow in filth until darkness and destruction ensue.

Only by holding Celestial Pearls and cultivating Buddhist Teachings can one hope to enter Pure Land Shambhala and receive salvation from Buddha and Bodhisattva.

Because of their immense significance in Tibet, Celestial Pearls are almost indistinguishable from magical artifacts.

"Jackson, this is from Master Bazaar for you."

A young monk handed Sun Yan a small glass bottle, his expression full of care.

Seeing the clear liquid inside the bottle, Sun Yan guessed it might be the Lotus Spirit Water Master Bazaar promised him.

With the battle imminent, Sun Yan hurriedly took out the blackened Golden Halberd and poured the Lotus Spirit Water on it.

Sizzle!

Black smoke dispersed immediately, and the areas of the Golden Halberd stained by karmic obstacles began to change, clearing away and revealing the halberd's original splendor.

But before Sun Yan could rejoice, the karmic obstacles suddenly surged back like relentless wild grass, engulfing the entire Golden Halberd and turning it into a lifeless black axe.

"How could this be?!" Sun Yan exclaimed in shock, his eyes wide with disbelief.

He quickly looked towards Master Bazaar, instinctively suspecting the old lama gave him fake Lotus Spirit Water, worsening the halberd's karmic stains.

"We underestimated the power of the karmic obstacles. Lotus Spirit Water can't cleanse the karmic stains on your magical artifact," said Master Bazaar, turning to Sun Yan with a calm expression and shaking his head. "Don't doubt me; I wouldn't give you fake Lotus Spirit Water at this crucial moment."

Sun Yan reconsidered and found some truth in the words. He promptly asked, "Master, could it be that the quantity is insufficient and that's why the Lotus Spirit Water was ineffective?"

"The counteracting factor is not related to quantity. Lotus Spirit Water can suppress karmic obstacles, but the obstacles can also counteract the water. Currently, you may need to find a more spiritually potent item to eliminate the karmic stains on your magical artifact," explained Master Bazaar.

"Master, do you know of any spiritually potent items?"

"The Celestial Toad."

Sun Yan's eyes lit up; he had long wanted to find an opportunity to ask Master Bazaar about the Celestial Toad and its traces. Unexpectedly, without premeditation, Master Bazaar himself brought up the Celestial Toad, allowing Sun Yan to pursue both goals: purifying the Golden Halberd and acquiring the Celestial Toad Relic.

"Master Bazaar, could you tell me how to obtain the Celestial Toad? I am willing to offer something in exchange," Sun Yan asked excitedly.

But Master Bazaar shook his head and replied calmly, "The Celestial Toad is obtained by those destined to have it. Without fate, the Celestial Toad won't choose you. Even if you attempt to catch it, you cannot, until this issue with the evil people is resolved. I'll help you seek the Celestial Toad then."

"Thank you, Master Bazaar."

With everyone's weapons coated in Celestial Pearl Powder, Sun Yan and the group, led by Master Bazaar and several old lamas, left the Lotus Temple, heading toward the distant valley.

Most monks' weapons were Precepts Sabers, Vajra Pestles, and similar Buddhist styles, although they appeared ancient, none lacked indelible bloodstains.

This made Sun Yan realize that these Tibetan monks, who usually stayed in the temple, eating vegetarian and chanting scriptures, were experienced in matters involving life and death.

After walking for several hours, the valley's outline soon appeared before them.

It was a bizarre mountain, shaped like a crouching tiger, with a rift seemingly formed postnatally, spewing clouds within, enshrouding the mountain.

Just looking induced a vague sense of unease in people's hearts, indicating this was no friendly place.

Sun Yan had never seen the true appearance of the evil people but had learned from Sosia's account that they are terrifying, resembling malevolent spirits descending upon the world.

He couldn't help but grip the Nine Dragon Five Thunder Seal tightly, ready to let those creatures taste the power of the Five Thunders Righteous Method at the first sign of trouble.

Although he lacked the assistance of the Golden Halberd, other means were still formidable.

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