Slaying Demons: Starting with Upgrading my Calligraphy-Chapter 575 - 495: It’s You?!

"How could there be one more?"

In Hunyuan Palace, Qi Xiu and the other two exchanged glances, their expressions heavy.

This isn't a ship of ordinary people.

But over a hundred Dao Bodies and True Monarchs capable of moving mountains, stroking the sun and moon, and destroying millions of miles of rivers and mountains in minutes.

Trying to slip onto the ship without being noticed by so many eyes.

The difficulty is imaginable.

Yet this extra "person" managed to do it.

Through Hunyuan Palace, the three's gaze wandered over the figures on the deck, attempting to identify the "extra" person.

"We must find a way to identify that 'person'.

Returning to the Central Earth realm will take at least half a year.

This person aboard the ship might stir up trouble.

Moreover, this person's origins are mysterious, if they infiltrated the Central Earth realm, who knows what calamity might ensue."

Furrowing his brows, Daoist Yunxiong spoke solemnly.

"Alright, the three of us will split up and identify; if anyone finds something, report immediately."

Nodding, Qi Xiu raised his hand and withdrew the Hunyuan Palace, the three promptly stood and split in three directions, heading towards these Dao Experts on the ship.

Besides the extra "person".

The Dragon Whale Giant Ship carried one hundred and fifty True Monarchs, excluding Qi Xiu, it's a total of one hundred and forty-seven.

The Dao Experts' souls are strong and unforgettable; even a fly from hundreds of years ago can be found within their memories.

This group of over a hundred people isn't difficult to distinguish for Qi Xiu and the other two.

After a round of identifying, the three reconvened at one side of the deck.

"Didn't find anything?"

Comparing the numbers, the three were startled to find, just as Hu Tianzong said, there are indeed one hundred and fifty-one persons on board.

After they made their first round.

They still didn't locate this person.

"Something's not right..."

Scratching his head, Hu Tianzong showed an unusual expression; with their memory, it would be impossible to make a mistake.

The only explanation.

Is that the extra "person" somehow made them recognize his identity.

Even further, considering the worst...

Their memories might be influenced by him.

"If this is true, then only the dumbest but also the surest method can be used."

Speaking gravely, Qi Xiu drew a circle with his hand:

"All three of us, everyone, one by one, slowly sieve through.

Only this way can we ensure this situation doesn't occur again."

Qi Xiu's method received approval from Daoist Yunxiong and Hu Tianzong. Although it's slow.

It is the most secure.

"Let's proceed with this plan."

Nodding, Hu Tianzong immediately rose and, using Secret Method Sound Transmission, informed all Dao Experts on the ship that some mysterious entity had mixed in.

Now they will thoroughly inspect everyone on board, calling out names one by one.

As the news of something extra aboard was publicly announced, it immediately caused surprise among the numerous True Monarchs.

Their thoughts aligned with Qi Xiu and the two others.

What kind of entity could blend onto the ship under the eyes of so many Dao Experts?

If this entity truly possesses such skill, it might pose a threat to their lives.

After all, the eerie happenings in the Southern Ming Wasteland are numerous, and these things cannot be guaranteed.

"Do you have any evidence for saying this?"

"Indeed, what kind of entity could evade us Dao Experts?"

"Verification is fine, but first, clarify the matter."

Voices of discussion gradually rose; the group of Dao Experts gathered, speaking one after another, the noisy clamor mixed into one, frustrating those who heard it.

"You all..."

Frowning, Hu Tianzong flipped his hand to take out King Wen Drum, intending to shake it, but a wide, warm hand unexpectedly landed on his shoulder.

The glowing golden Suppressing Talisman emitted a great divine marvel, extinguishing the trace of purple-black strange aura around him.

"Hm? Just now... this thing is formidable."

With a clear gaze, Hu Tianzong quickly realized he had unwittingly been influenced by something.

If not for Qi Xiu's intervention, he would have acted out uncontrollably.

Such impulsiveness indicates that entity can influence one's temperament!

And even someone like him, a top-level True Monarch of the Dao Body, being influenced implies other Dao Body True Monarchs cannot escape this strange force.

"You two disciples remain quite calm."

Having precautions and a steady mind, Hu Tianzong glanced at the composed Daoist Yunxiong and Qi Xiu.

"Thunder Law Cultivators aren't just about bold aggression."

Daoist Yunxiong chuckled, turning to look at the increasingly rowdy Dao Body True Monarchs.

By now, a few with special means who hadn't been affected by the malevolent force also walked over with solemn faces.

"How did you find there's something more on the ship?"

Protected by the Undying Golden Body, Feng Jun and Liu Tai were not affected; they approached Daoist Yunxiong, asking quietly.

After recounting the situation from their previous identification, Feng Jun and Liu Tai exchanged a glance, nodding:

"In this case, it's necessary to screen one by one.

This entity can influence the temperament of True Monarchs of the Dao Body; should it slip into the Central Earth realm, it will surely stir up a great disaster."

"However, these people might not cooperate."

Liu Tai turned around, observing the increasingly agitated True Monarchs of the Dao Body, influenced by the strange power; these people are now like powder kegs, ready to explode at any moment.

"Whether they cooperate or not isn't their decision."

Raising his eyes, Qi Xiu's body suddenly erupted with a terrifying aura akin to mountains shouting and seas roaring. The domineering Five-Colored Divine Light soared, visions manifested, and behind him, the Hunyuan Daoist holding the Jade Ruyi slowly emerged. In the sky above the Dragon Whale Giant Ship's deck, the grand talisman array stood like stars, layers of majestic and overwhelming Divine Light cascaded down ceaselessly.