Daoist Competition

Chapter 1402: Chapter 87: Two Sects Unite, Mysterious Skill Becomes One (Part 2)

There is one matter they have not explicitly stated. If Zhongtai wins, the sect gains its destiny, and with the sect treasure, the Five Elephant White Incense Tripod, it can extend the life of Master Zheng. With this Cave Heaven True Master holding the fort, there’s no fear of the Southern Three Sects daring to invade.

At this moment, Zhang Yan glanced over and spoke with a smile, "Sect Leader Qiao, since Xuanyue has admitted defeat in this fighting, it’s time for this humble one to take his leave."

Sect Leader Qiao was greatly surprised and said, "True Master, you want to leave?"

Zhang Yan replied, "I’ve been out for quite a while. As the Master of Han Yuan, there are many mundane affairs in the sect that urgently need attending to."

Sect Leader Qiao pondered for a moment, then took a Jade Token from his waist and said, "Since True Master Zhang has made up his mind to leave, I won’t hold you back. This is my Sect Leader’s Token; you may take anything from the treasury at your discretion."

After handing it over, when Zhang Yan accepted it, he got up from his seat, clasped his hands in a salute, and said, "Once matters here are resolved, I will set up an altar and feast at the Golden Bell Platform; I hope True Master will grace us with your presence then."

Zhang Yan nodded with a smile and returned the courtesy, saying, "I will certainly come."

According to the fighting agreement, besides various Spiritual Objects, Zhongtai also needs to offer him several immortal cities. However, with Xuanyue recently surrendering, there are countless trivial matters at hand, so it’s not the time to discuss this. It is believed that Zhongtai will not overlook this matter.

After carefully storing away the Jade Token, he leaped into the sky under the respectful gazes of the crowd and flew away on a cloud.

After he left, Mrs. Zhao suddenly felt a tremor in her sachet, and a Bright Pearl flew out, transforming into a beam of white light that also flew into the sky.

Sect Leader Qiao’s eyes narrowed, and he said, "Madam, was it someone from the sea?"

Mrs. Zhao replied, "Indeed, but now that they’ve left, it doesn’t matter anymore."

Sect Leader Qiao was silent for a while, then slowly shook his head and said, "I’ve long coveted the North Sea Map. This matter won’t be resolved so easily."

Elder Yan said gravely, "Indeed, we should be prepared."

At this moment, Elder Bai said, "Earlier, little brother was at Xuanyue’s place and heard Chunyu Ji mention that True Master Zhang seemed to have an uncommon background. Back then, Master Shen Baishuang killed a Xuanyue Guardian, yet True Master He did not allow disciples to seek revenge, which is quite intriguing."

Elder Yan’s eyes suddenly lit up, and he emphasized, saying, "Sect Leader, we should spare no expense in forming an alliance with this person!"

Sect Leader Qiao also became serious and said to the nearby Mrs. Zhao, "Madam, you must immediately return to the mountain and gather all the Spiritual Medicine that True Master Zhang needs, and also send people to the Southern Three Sects to search for more. You can use Dharma Treasures and Elixirs to trade, even if it means making a loss."

Mrs. Zhao asked in surprise, "Husband, why so urgent?"

Elder Yan beside them spoke meaningfully, "Madam, our Zhongtai can win over this person with Spiritual Medicine; others certainly can as well."

Mrs. Zhao suddenly realized and immediately stood up, earnestly saying, "I will return to the mountain now to avoid delaying husband’s affairs."

Outside Mianxing Mountain, Xing Fuli found himself immobilized by a force he could not resist. This situation clearly showed he was trapped within the Heaven and Earth Locking Technique. He sneakily examined the appearance of the person in front of him, finding it somewhat familiar. After thinking for a moment, he smiled ingratiatingly and asked tentatively, "Could you be Master Qu, a prominent disciple of Ancestor Hui Xuan? I am Xing Fuli, and at the Fengxiang Sacrificial Sword Ceremony years ago, I had the pleasure of discussing Dao with your sect’s Daoist Wang Guangyuan."

Qu Changzhi replied blandly, "No need for pleasantries. Tell me, what exactly happened inside the mountain? Quickly speak."

Xing Fuli considered secretly. This was not a secret matter, as it would be known to the world once the Dharma Assembly dispersed, so there was nothing to hide and recounted the events in the mountain truthfully.

After listening, Qu Changzhi was stunned for a moment and found it hard to believe, saying, "You say Rong Junzhong was defeated by that Daoist Zhang?"

Xing Fuli nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, yes, Qu Daoist, you didn’t see it. That Daoist Zhang possessed incomparably powerful Daoist Skill and Mysterious Skill, almost invincible. In just a few moments, he killed more than twenty Nascent Soul fellow Daoists, forcing those under Xuan Yu to hide within the Forbidden Array, not daring to show themselves. I think this time, there’s no doubt that Zhongtai is the winner."

Qu Changzhi remained skeptical, as Zhang Yan’s achievements were simply too astonishing. Pointing to Lady Che, he asked, "You tell me, is what he’s saying true?"

Lady Che, timidly, said, "Daoist Xing’s words are not exaggerated. If it weren’t for Daoist Xing and me hiding quickly, we might have ended up the same."

Qu Changzhi’s gaze lingered on the faces of the two, scrutinizing them as if to discern truth from falsehood. At this moment, a voice whispered in his ear, "Disciple, no need to ask further; let the two of them leave."

In a cave not far away, Luo Dongchuan had clearly heard the conversation among the three and stamped his feet in frustration, saying, "Once again, Zhang Yan has foiled my Python Clan’s grand plans!"

Ancestor Hui Xuan frowned with concern. Since this issue wasn’t resolved, the Python Clan would likely not fulfill their prior promises, so he said, "Heaven never bars one’s way, Luo Daoist. Just come up with another plan."

Luo Dongchuan looked over and grabbed Hui Xuan’s arm, urgently saying, "Does Daoist Hui Xuan have a brilliant strategy to teach me?"

Ancestor Hui Xuan replied solemnly, "The Southern Three Sects have ambitions over the East Victory Northlands. This Old Daoist is acquainted with many Daoists in the Southern Three Sects and can figure out a way to work some diplomatic maneuvers here."

Luo Dongchuan, upon hearing this, released his hold in disappointment, saying, "The Southern Three Sects aren’t so easily manipulated."

Ancestor Hui Xuan replied, "Not so. It is rumored that beneath the Dragon Pillar, lies Da Mi Ancestor’s handwritten Daoist Books. With Xuanyue losing the fight, they should belong to Zhongtai. If they truly acquire them, perhaps Zhongtai could produce another Cave Heaven True Master. When the situation was unresolved earlier, the Southern Three Sects watched from the sidelines, unwilling to dirty their hands. But now, they will certainly not allow Zhongtai to become dominant."

Luo Dongchuan exclaimed, "Indeed, under the Dragon Pillar lies Da Mi’s Handwriting?" Knowing it is the Ascended True Master’s handwriting, he couldn’t help but be tempted.

Ancestor Hui Xuan cast him a sidelong glance and said, "What if there is, what if there isn’t? As long as it can stir the Southern Three Sects, that’s enough. However, your clan must find a way to remove that Daoist Zhang. With him interfering, it will be difficult to achieve success."

Luo Dongchuan laughed dryly but did not reply.

Despite his deep hatred for Zhang Yan for ruining the Python Clan’s plans this time, he was not foolish enough to seek trouble with him. For now, the only strategy is to wait for the clansmen to invite someone capable of restraining Zhang Yan.

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