Daoist Competition

Chapter 1435: Chapter 104: Return for the Star Pearl

After distributing the Dragon Pillars, the Three Sects’ Leaders were all satisfied, but the matter of capturing Hui Xuan and the other went unmentioned again.

If it had been before, they might have dared to try, but now each had a Dragon Pillar in hand and could simply wait for the reward. In such a situation, they were naturally unwilling to send disciples to risk their lives against a Great Cultivator of the Third Realm.

Since the Prohibition on the Dragon Pillars could dissipate at any time, He, Mao, and Chen feared that the treasure hidden beneath the underground palace might be seized by others, so they found an excuse and each took their leave first.

Zhang Yan watched the tunneling light of the three as they departed and said, "Sect Leader Qiao, it’s been just over an hour since Hui Xuan left, and he wouldn’t dare tunnel from Extreme Sky. There is still some chance if we pursue now."

Sect Leader Qiao thought for a while, then sighed and shook his head, saying, "Who knows if the treasure is with Hui Xuan? Chasing is futile. Sect Leader Chen is right; as long as he is still in East Victory Continent, we can always find him."

Zhang Yan gave him a glance and said, "If what was taken is indeed the Daoist Book left by Da Mi Ancestor, are you not afraid it might fall into outsiders’ hands, Sect Leader Qiao?"

Sect Leader Qiao hesitated for a moment before saying, "To be honest, True Master, Hui Xuan’s lifespan is near its end, and his rebirth is imminent. Even if the items hidden below were indeed left by the Ancestor Master, how much time does he have to study them? There’s no benefit to it. I’ve never understood why he would do such a thing!"

Zhang Yan nodded and said, "If it’s not him, then it’s likely related to someone else."

Sect Leader Qiao thought inwardly: "He Yizhu says that person’s Daoist Cultivation is not inferior to Hui Xuan’s, so they shouldn’t be unknown. Although the Three Great Evil Sects were eradicated back then, there were still a few who slipped through the net. If one of them, it’s troublesome."

With the destruction of the Three Great Evil Sects, Zhongtai and Xuanyue were behind it. Although the two sects have merged now, they are still vulnerable and wary of the Southern Three Sects. If Evil Sect Cultivators return to seek revenge at this time, they might truly be difficult to deal with.

Thinking of this, he did not want Zhang Yan to leave and cupped his hands, saying: "True Master Zhang, it’s unclear how many covet the Dragon Pillars right now, and if the treasure falls into evil hands, it will be detrimental to Xuanmen. Please pay close attention to the Qian Position Dragon Pillar."

Zhang Yan returned the courtesy, saying: "Over a hundred disciples and members have come here from the Divine House Mountain for the feast. When I’m not around, I entrust Sect Leader Qiao to look after them."

Sect Leader Qiao hurriedly said: "Since they’re True Master’s disciples, they’re honored guests of Zhongtai, and we wouldn’t dare to neglect them."

Zhang Yan stepped back, bid farewell, then flicked his sleeve, sending out a sword light that circled around and enveloped him in a ball of Clear Light, disappearing in the blink of an eye as he transformed into tunneling light and flew away.

Upon reaching Extreme Sky, he determined the direction and flew swiftly towards the northwest, and within half a day, he saw the other Dragon Pillar from afar. It was indistinguishable from the one in the southwest, its white pillar body piercing the clouds, surrounded by dozens of Flying Peaks. After orbiting several times, he rode the Gang Wind to descend from the clouds.

Below were several Zhongtai disciples on guard, with the highest Daoist Cultivation among them being merely Hua Dan Cultivation. Seeing a Nascent Soul cultivator arrive, they were all frightened; one mustered the courage to come forward, saluting: "This is a forbidden area of Zhongtai. May I know which True Master has arrived? Please stay your steps."

Zhang Yan, with his double sleeves behind him, replied: "I am the Master of Han Yuan Sect from Divine House Mountain. Sect Leader Qiao has allowed our sect to guard this Dragon Pillar. You may return."

The disciple was greatly shocked upon hearing this and asked, "So it’s True Master Zhang?"

As a Zhongtai Disciple, he had heard of Zhang Yan’s formidable reputation, knowing that even the Sect Leader and a group of elders showed great respect in his presence. He dared not express any doubt, nodded profusely and withdrew, summoning back his fellow disciples without looking back.

Zhang Yan utilized a casting method to gently descend, and shortly arrived before the entrance of the underground palace. After silently observing for a moment, he understood. The Prohibition here would dissipate in a month at the latest, or as soon as ten days, and thus, he found a nearby large stone to sit on, closing his eyes and breathing, waiting for the day of unsealing to come.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Daoist Ji, having lost track of the Nine Yellow Star Bead, though slightly uneasy, was unwilling to return empty-handed. Seeing no one in pursuit, he began to entertain other ideas.

Recalling the great commotion that arose after his departure, he mused, "Perhaps something happened at the Dragon Pillar, causing the Four Sects to neglect sending anyone to chase me?"

His speculation was already very close to the truth. Yet, being habitually cautious, he waited a few more days without anyone showing up, which further confirmed his judgment. He then boldly made his way back, observing from a distance.

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