Daoist Competition

Chapter 1513: Chapter 143: Watching the Storm Unfold

The Wang Sisters, Fu Baoxing, Zhao Ge, and Zhang Boyant waited not long on the peak when they heard a rustling sound from the sky. Then, a grand stream of clear light descended like rain falling from a waterfall, scattering pearl-like brilliance everywhere, illuminating the entire peak.

The radiance flickered for a long while before concentrating in the center, and Zhang Yan’s Dharma Body manifested from within, standing there with a smile.

Although he was traveling with a Dharma Body, his appearance was no different from a True Master. Upon seeing him, the five people stepped forward to pay their respects. The Wang Sisters and Fu Baoxing spoke in unison, "Disciple congratulates the master on the perfect cultivation and achieving the Mystical Skill."

Before Shen Baishuang left, he had imparted many wonderful dharma techniques to Zhao Ge. At this moment, Zhao Ge activated his spiritual mechanism, carefully observing according to the spell, trying to discern the rank of this senior brother’s Dharma Body. However, even after observing for a long time, he couldn’t comprehend anything.

He couldn’t help but smile bitterly, knowing that his own cultivation still fell far short, and he sighed, "When senior brother refined the Dharma Body and activated the Heavenly Mechanism and Earth Spirits, it was at least an All Illuminating Dharma Body. Returning to the sect this time, he will surely achieve something significant."

Zhang Yan smiled slightly and said, "This is not the place for conversation. Follow me all of you."

With a wave of his sleeve, the five people felt a rush of spiritual mechanism around them. Their bodies suddenly became light, and when they regained their footing, they realized that in an instant, they had moved from the peak to a grand hall halfway up the mountain, causing them to exclaim in awe.

Zhang Boyant chuckled and said, "Pavilion Master, your Five Elements Escape Technique is becoming ever more refined. Even if I had tried to resist, I’m afraid I would have still been captured and brought here."

Zhang Yan laughed, "Why be so self-deprecating, Daoist Zhang? If it weren’t for being familiar, with your fighting skills, how could my Five Elements Qi easily reach you?"

Zhang Boyant shook his head, understanding that Zhang Yan was being polite. In the past, he might have had some confidence.

But once a Nascent Soul cultivator reaches the Third Realm and refines a Dharma Body, they are entirely unlike before.

After the Dharma Body leaves the physical body, it is akin to shedding a layer of shackles. From then on, in the display of divine passage skills, whether in power or speed, it surpasses the previous state significantly. If they were to truly fight, with Zhang Yan’s immense mana, just one Heaven and Earth Locking Skill would leave him immobilized on the spot. Without an Escape Technique treasure, even if there were several like him, it would be in vain unless he too reached this level, then there might be a chance to contend.

It was precisely because of this that before Zhang Yan fought with Rong Junzhong, he couldn’t imagine how he managed to defeat Feng Haiyang and claim the first place in the swordfight among the Eighteen Sects.

Zhang Yan went to the main seat in the hall and sat down, first looking at Zhao Ge with a smile, "Junior Brother Zhao has achieved Nascent Soul, gaining a millennium of life. I’m sure that Junior Master Shen, upon knowing, is also delighted."

Zhao Ge, however, felt somewhat uneasy and forced a bitter smile, "Though I have made some progress on the path of cultivation, the divine skills bestowed by my master I haven’t had the leisure to practice yet. I’m not sure if, upon returning to the sect, my master will blame me."

Zhang Yan’s expression turned serious, "No need to worry, junior brother. For us cultivators, cultivation and mana are fundamental. Junior Master Shen wouldn’t blame you for this. However, the East Splendor Continent is presently undergoing a Demon Tribulation, so divine skills should not be neglected. Since you are returning with me, there’s no need to concern yourself with sect matters; take this time to diligently practice."

Zhao Ge quickly agreed. He had inquired much about the East Splendor from Zhang Boyant, and the more he understood the situation of this continent, the more shocked he became, not daring to be lax. In fact, over the past few decades, he had paid little attention to sect affairs.

Zhang Yan’s gaze swept over the three disciples and said, "I have been in East Victory for more than a hundred years. It’s time to return to East Splendor, but someone must look after the Han Yuan Sect. Which of you three is willing to stay?"

Wang Caiwei hesitated. Although she had left the Zhao You Heavenly Pond, such a Cave Heaven Blessed Land, serving by Zhang Yan’s side had given her considerable benefits. However, if she were to stay here, her cultivation might inevitably be delayed.

But as the senior sister, it was only right for her to take on this responsibility, so she stepped forward and said, "Disciple is willing to stay here."

Wang Caiting, not thinking much, with her lively nature, was happiest without constraints and eagerly said, "Master, what do you think of your disciple?"

Zhang Yan shook his head with a smile, "Caiting, your nature can’t handle the responsibilities of the sect; everyone else can, except you. You must return to East Splendor with me."

Wang Caiting pouted, but had to retreat.

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