Lee Xian, Cultivator of Guyon

Sealing Demons

After successfully finding the Celestial Sword, Xian and his comrades continued their search for the second artifact, the Dragon Shield. According to the clues they received, the shield was found inside the Ghost Forest, a place famous for its dark and mysterious forest.

They arrived at the Ghost Forest as dusk began to approach, and the atmosphere of the forest was really creepy. Giant trees with towering branches resembled giant hands that were ready to grip anyone who passed by. The night wind rippled with a sinister voice among the trees, and the sun set slowly, leaving them in darkness.

"My company, friends," Xian said excitedly. "We must find the Dragon Shield before night really comes."

They walked deeper into the forest, holding hands so as not to separate from each other. The more they approached the core of the forest, the darker and gripping the atmosphere became. Xian tried to remain cheerful, even though his heart was uncomfortable.

"Of course the Dragon Shield will be hidden inside the darkest and most terrifying cave here," Xian said in a soft tone. "We need to be extra careful."

As they went further, Xian who was in the front row suddenly felt something strange. He felt an extremely strong presence, and when he turned his head, he saw the Ancient Devil himself appear before him.

Ancient Devils were terrifying giant creatures. His body looked like a combination between a dragon and a monster, with red eyes that exuded pure fury. A burst of light blue flames shot out from his mouth, and his sharp hooves chased after them with killing intent.

Xian's friends, who were behind him, were shocked and frightened as they looked at the Ancient Devil. They knew that they were not yet strong enough to fight this creature, and panic began to creep into their hearts.

Xian, however, was the type that did not give up easily. He knew that they had to escape, but he also knew that they had to try to distract the Ancient Devil in order for them to have a chance to escape.

Without thinking, Xian unplugged a traditional musical instrument that he always carried with him. He started playing it with a wrong tone, creating a flawed and painful sound.

The Ancient Devil, who was originally preparing to attack, was silent at the sound of the instrument hurting the ear. His angry eyes became shocked and annoyed. He tried to cover his ears with his large claws, but the sound of the instrument continued.

"Damn it! What are you doing?!" the Ancient Devil snapped with his roar that echoed among the trees.

Just then, Xian's friends saw an opportunity and immediately fled. They ran as fast as they could to leave the place, leaving Xian to continue playing his instrument vigorously.

The Ancient Devil finally decided to escape from that painful voice and chase after Xian's friends who had left. He had no idea that they had managed to escape thanks to Xian's foolish actions.

After believing the Ancient Devil was far enough away, Xian finally stopped his flawed music game and followed his friends. They all met outside the forest and breathed a sigh of relief that they managed to escape from a very dangerous encounter.

Xian's friends couldn't help but laugh as they heard the story of Xian playing a misguided musical instrument to distract the Ancient Devil. Although they felt fear, their laughter was a form of release from the tension they felt.

Xian simply smiled and said, "Sometimes, a wrong tone is the most powerful weapon!"

After going through a tense experience in the Ghost Forest, Xian and his comrades returned to their village with the Celestial Sword they found. They knew that their journey had not been completed, and the Dragon Shield was still to be found, but right now they had to focus their attention on the approaching task.

The villagers had been living in suspense ever since the news of the rise of the Ancient Devil spread, and they desperately needed entertainment to distract them from the menacing threat. Xian knew that he had to do something to encourage them and lift the mood.

"Why don't we have a singing competition, guys?" xian's advice to his friends. "This is a great way to distract the villagers from their fears, and at the same time, we can give them entertainment."

His friends agreed with Xian's proposal, and they soon began organizing singing competitions in the village. They chose the open space in the middle of the village as the location of the event, and Xian himself acted as the organizer.

When the day of the competition arrived, the villagers gathered enthusiastically in the open field. They brought mats and snacks to enjoy the show. A simple stage had been built on one side of the field, and Xian was standing on it with a microphone in hand.

"Welcome, brothers!" greet Xian with a bright smile. "We had an amazing show for you tonight. Let's have fun and entertain each other!"

The competition began, and the villagers one by one took to the stage to sing their songs. There are songs about love, about rural life, and about the beauty of nature around them. All the performances were outstanding, and the audience gave a warm applause in appreciation.

"This song is about an Ancient Devil falling in love with a tree," Xian said in a gravely false tone. "Yes, you heard correctly, Ancient Devil and a tree."

Xian began his song with a funny melody, and the lyrics actually depicted an Ancient Devil who was in love with a tree. The terrifying Ancient Devil became a cute and adorable figure in the song.

The villagers laughed out loud at the strange and tickling lyrics. Some usually serious senior cultivators also sang his chorus with vigor. The mood in the village instantly turned to be carefree and cheerful.

Xian finished the song in a high tone, and the audience gave a standing ovation. They knew that Xian was the source of their happiness, even in the most precarious of situations.

After the performance, Xian and his comrades received a lot of praise from the villagers. They were delighted to have managed to provide entertainment and distract the villagers from the menacing threat.

That night, under the glittering stars, the villagers gathered to talk and laugh together. They feel connected to each other, and even though they know that their journey is still long and dangerous, they, they also know that friendship and joy are the most powerful weapons to deal with any threat that comes.

Xian, with his bright smile, was satisfied with what they had accomplished that night. He knew that even though they were going to face the terrifying Ancient Devil, they had the strength to fight him, and they had each other.

After successfully gathering the Heavenly Sword and the Dragon Shield, Xian and his comrades returned to the village with triumphant smiles on their faces. They knew that the time had come to continue the sealing plan of the Ancient Devil, and the preparations had been done thoroughly.

The villagers, who had previously lived in fear, were relieved to see these young cultivators with ancient artifacts in hand. They knew that there was hope to overcome the threat of the Ancient Devil, and their spirit began to recover.

Xian and his comrades held a final meeting in the village hall to plan a sealing strategy. They sat around a long table, with a map of Demonic Mountain and the caves they knew well laid out before them.

"Brothers," said Sifu Zhao, the senior cultivator chief, "our time has come. We must immediately go to the top of Demonic Mountain to seal the Ancient Devil back into its cave."

Xian nodded seriously. "We're ready, Sifu Zhao. We will use the Sky Sword and Dragon Shield wisely to accomplish this task."

After discussing about the mature sealing strategy, they set off towards Demonic Mountain. The journey to the top of the cloudy hill is a difficult and full of obstacles. They had to go through dark tunnels and dangerous swamps before reaching the entrance of the Ancient Devil cave.

After arriving at the entrance of the cave, they entered the dark and terrifying cave. When they reached the cave's central chamber, they saw a towering Ancient Devil, ready to attack.

Xian and his comrades were getting ready, with the Heavenly Sword and Dragon Shield in their hands. They knew that this was a serious fight and that a one-step mistake could be fatal.

The battle with the Ancient Devil was fierce. The Sky Sword sparkled with a sharp blue light, and the Dragon Shield protected them from the fierce attacks of the Ancient Devil. Although Ancient Devils were extremely powerful enemies, they did not lose their spirit.

Finally, with a mature strategy and good teamwork, they managed to cripple the Ancient Devil. Xian executed a carefully sealing move, using the Sky Sword to lock the Ancient Devil back into his cave.

When the Ancient Devil was finally sealed, their mood changed from tense to relieved. They knew that the threat of the Ancient Devil had ended, at least for a while.

Xian, who had never lost his spirit, immediately invited everyone to celebrate their victory. He begins a funny and silly dance around the seal, inviting everyone to join in on his strange and hilarious moves.

Xian's friends, senior cultivators, and even the villagers present inside the cave laughed heartily at the crazed dance moves. They felt lighthearted and happy after successfully sealing the Ancient Devil.

That night, in a cave filled with darkness, they celebrated their victory with laughter and dance. They know that even in the bleakest darkness, there is a place for happiness and friendship. Xian, with his bright smile, was the source of their cheerfulness, and they felt grateful to have someone like him beside them.

With the Ancient Devil having been sealed back and the mood improving, they returned to the village with their heads held high and hearts full of hope. They know that the Chinese martial world will always be a challenging place, but with friendship and passion, they are ready to face it.