The surface of this mask is as warm and tender as a girl's skin, while the inside is a piece of jelly-like red flesh.

It rises and falls slightly from time to time, as if it is breathing strangely on its own like a living creature.

If you listen carefully, you will be able to faintly hear the subtle sound of chanting like grass and trees sprouting in your ears, just like when you first came into contact with the Corpse Account Sutra and the Tomb of the Owl God.

Corresponding to the Taoist book written by Wild Dog Taoist in Wang Yuan's hand, it is exactly the "Ode to the Immortal Peach God's Transfiguration Sutra" recorded on the first page.

There is no doubt that this mask that combines [Daoji] and [Human Face Painting Skin] has become a genuine [trick].

"Well, a [weird thing] that can chant sutras."

In the past few days, Wang Yuan not only mastered two Taoist techniques, but also thoroughly studied the Taoist books left by Taoist Wild Dog, which greatly broadened his horizons.

As a sorcerer from a religious sect, even if Taoist Wild Dog has not yet entered Taoism, his knowledge and experience are far beyond what a small Yinmen family like the Wang family can achieve.

After reading through the Taoist books, he no longer only had a superficial understanding of things like "strange" and "weird things".

The Taoist books say that the biggest difference between [weird objects] and the magic tools and magic weapons used by practitioners is the "alive" characteristic!

The most popular expression of this kind of "living" is not being able to move, walk, or kill people, but being able to recite sutras.

They can actively spread all kinds of strange, evil, or horrifying knowledge, and they can also unconsciously attract [weirds] or humans who possess similar knowledge to encounter them.

For example, Ge Daoye once used the Corpse Account Sutra to attract tricks.

Even the causes of [strange things] and [strange things], Wang Yuan also found some clues from the Taoist books.

He speculated that this might be the reason why the two parallel worlds developed in different directions in the past and present lives.

"Although the current Great Yan Dynasty is not any dynasty in my memory, it is still in line with the ancient civilization of the previous life.

There are also three emperors and five emperors, including Xia, Shang and Zhou.

Just like in previous lives, in those long-ago eras, whether it was writing, knowledge, or various health-preserving practices, they were firmly monopolized by the upper class.

Not to mention it is knowledge that can be applied to the world, but the literacy rate is pitifully low. Only two or three people out of a hundred can read.

But everything took a sharp turn in the era of "a hundred schools of thought contending" when culture flourished and the literacy rate increased significantly.

One day and night, the Taoism manifests itself, demons appear, and strange things run rampant.

Because on this day, all kinds of secret 'knowledge' in this world suddenly came to life and turned into [Tao Dharma] that can make people control the wind and rain, fly into the sky and escape from the earth, and even live forever!"

At this time, Wang Yuan recalled these words in the Taoist book, and still couldn't help but feel overwhelmed and unbelievable.

The [Tao method] practiced by warlocks is actually alive!

At the same time, this is also the origin of Taoist Wild Dog's last words before his death: "I have often heard that people are not diligent in seeking knowledge, but those who know are diligent in seeking knowledge."

Tracing back to the source, many ancient books have left this sentence of unknown origin:

"I heard that it is not people who are constantly pursuing knowledge, but knowledge that is constantly pursuing people.

But I know that this statement is inaccurate.

Knowledge is not ‘pursuing’ people, but ‘chasing’ people.

Its pursuit is cruel and emotionless, like the hunting of rabbits by falcons and hounds.

The prosperity of hundreds of schools of thought is not because of how powerful the disciples of the hundreds of schools of thought were at that time, but because we just happened to be overtaken by those ferocious ‘knowledge’!”

From then on, as long as mortals obtain those secret knowledge, they can cultivate supernatural powers and techniques, and even improve themselves step by step, until they can dominate the world and become immortal.

While mortals gain power, they must also bear the consequences.

This "living" knowledge will not only bring strength to living beings, but will also inadvertently turn people into minions and even food.

Combining the lessons learned from the alienation of wild dog Taoists and the passages in Taoist books.

Wang Yuan feels that any creature that can practice [Taoism]: warlocks, demons, spirits, ghosts, monsters..., once they violate the precepts and taboos or suffer severe injuries, they may become demons and transform into cannibalistic [weird] creatures.

In principle: "knowledge" will attract similar "knowledge" to continuously gather, and then new "knowledge" will be born. The more you know, the higher your state will be, and the easier it will be to encounter misfortune.

As for why the "knowledge" was activated in the first place, it is completely unknown based on the level of Taoist Wild Dog.

By now, Wang Yuan has gradually gained a clear understanding of this strange practice system.

Neither will one ignore the risks because of the attractive future and be ignorant and fearless; nor will one shrink back and hesitate to move forward because of the possible consequences.

"Others can become the corpse-discipliner and obtain a [Longevity Fruit]. With the help of the "Little Book of Life and Death", I can naturally do it too."

Wang Yuan returned his gaze to the [Strange Object·Painted Human Face] in front of him.

The taboos of [Facial Painting and Skin Painting] came to mind.

[1. Every time you hunt a painting spirit, you need to help him fulfill his deepest obsession without realizing that he is dead. ]

[2. The interval between mask switching must be greater than six hours. Switching masks too frequently will cause confusion in self-perception;

Single use should not exceed three days.】

[3. The base of the human face painted skin is a kind of human face peach peach robe unique to the 'Peach Shinto'. Only wood life can be repaired]

Once [Weird] and [Weird Object] are alienated, there is a high probability that some of the original commandments and taboos will be retained.

Wang Yuan speculated that if the wild dog Taoist turns into "weird" in the end, he will most likely disguise himself as a former victim and return to their home to live a normal life.

Once someone exposes it, they will violently kill.

Thinking about a familiar family member being replaced by an inexplicable and strange thing without even realizing it, and living under the same roof day and night, it makes one's skin crawl.

As for "living" objects like [Weird Object], they may be slightly better than [Weird], but using them rashly will inevitably lead to huge risks for the user.

"Fortunately, I still have the "Small Book of Life and Death". The book of life and death of the commander, summon the general to send Yama!"

Wang Yuan had a thought in his mind. He had just accumulated 419 points of [Yin De] in his account and burned 300 points in an instant.

Immediately, a clear divine light shot out from between his eyebrows, completely covering the mask.

The cycle of life and death, transforming into immortal light!

[Weird Creature·Human Face Painted Skin] Like a wild cat with explosive hair, it is squirming quickly, trying to avoid this light, but how can it be done?

First there were countless vicious voices shouting curses, then they stopped one after another, and finally they turned into singing praises.

After a few more breaths, a new verse was suddenly inserted into the "Ode to the Immortal Peach God's Transfiguration Sutra" that the [Miracle] had been chanting in a low voice:

"....The Supreme Majesty's decree transcends your lonely soul, all ghosts and ghosts, and is blessed by the four living beings..."

Blessed with his soul, Wang Yuan understood that this was the "Badu Purana Sutra" from the "Little Book of Life and Death".

After reciting this verse three times.

Bang!

A piece of golden bone was spat out by [Human Face Painted Skin].

Then this [strange thing] finally became completely quiet.

The appearance has not changed much, but has become more lustrous and slightly jade-like. You can tell at a glance that it is not ordinary.

In Wang Yuan's opinion, it is still alive.

But he has changed from a superior cat owner to a completely domesticated and loyal dog, and he no longer has the original aggression.

Although there is a small word in the "Little Book of Life and Death", with the super-duty and enlightenment of "Divination and Immortal Light", it already has the posture of being an agent of the rules of the underworld.

Of course, forced "initiation" is actually "domestication".

The one who died was the unruly Monkey King, and the one who survived was the humble and obedient Fighting Buddha. The essence is the same.

"It shouldn't be a problem for me to pretend to be a judge of the underworld one day.

I just don’t know what the underworld of this world is like. At least I’ve been living in the ‘Land of the Dead’ for so long, and I’ve never seen any underworld.”
Chapter completed!