Daoist Competition

Chapter 1525: Chapter 149: Dan Yang Was Originally Beichen Mountain

The Peng Yuan Sect’s mountain gate is encircled by cliffs on three sides and faces the sea on one, with the land rising in the west and descending in the east. Within the mansion are about a dozen high hills, all residences of Hua Dan Cultivators, while the Main Hall of the sect is situated atop the Northern Cliff Mountain Wall, overlooking the scenery within the gate at any time.

Mu Bingxin welcomed Zhang Yan into the Main Hall, invited him to take the upper seat, and the Peng Yuan Sect Leader, Qu Jinghua, also came out to greet him. However, his complexion was dark, revealing injuries deep in his body, with no more than a dozen years of life left. Thus, he merely showed his face, apologized, and returned to the mansion to recuperate.

After exchanging a few words with Zhang Yan, Mu Bingxin heard that his disciples were still at sea, and immediately instructed two people beside him, "You two go and bring True Master Zhang’s esteemed disciple here."

The two of them instantly showed hesitation. Even though Zhang Yan was from outside, he was, after all, a Nascent Soul True Master, and the Demon Sect would likely not provoke him. But they only had Hua Dan Cultivation, and if they encountered fierce individuals outside, it wouldn’t be good.

The two hesitated and didn’t immediately step forward to take the orders.

Mu Bingxin saw their hesitation and felt embarrassed before Zhang Yan, immediately becoming very angry. Just as he was about to scold them, Jiang Zheng noticed and quickly stepped forward, saying, "Mu Zhenren, it has been a long time since I’ve seen my two senior sisters. May I accompany the two senior brothers?"

Mu Bingxin was momentarily stunned, then his expression eased, saying, "Very well, then I shall trouble Nephew Jiang."

The two cultivators also realized their inappropriate behavior, fortunately saved by Jiang Zheng, and both sighed with relief, casting a grateful glance his way.

Once outside the gate, one of them cupped his fists, "Thank you, Brother Jiang."

Jiang Zheng clasped his fists, "As long as the two senior brothers don’t mind Jiang interfering."

The person sighed and said, "No way, today my brother and I owe Brother Jiang a favor. If there’s anything in the future, just let us know."

Previously, they knew Jiang Zheng was Zhang Yan’s disciple, but all thought his status in Zhao You Mansion was not high; otherwise, why send him to Peng Yuan Sect? Thus, they typically only greeted him in passing, without any real acquaintance. But seeing Zhang Yan personally visiting for him changed their understanding, and with the recent events, they became extremely courteous.

Jiang Zheng looked at the sky, saying, "The ship should be at most a couple of hours away. We should go quickly and return before sunset; there shouldn’t be any issues."

The person laughed heartily, "Except for Elder Mu, Brother Jiang has the highest cultivation in the sect. With you here, what do we have to fear?"

Jiang Zheng also smiled, first soaring with his Elixir Evil, the two followed closely, stepping into the clouds.

Although there were still many Demon Cultivators at sea, witnessing Yang Shouzhen being crushed by the Xuanhuang Great Hand earlier, and hearing it was Zhang Yan coming, they all backed away fearfully, not daring to approach this sea area. Thus, the three of them had an unimpeded journey, quickly reaching the Dragon Country’s Ship.

The Wang Sisters, seeing Jiang Zheng’s arrival, couldn’t help but be pleased. Long-separated sectmates, they exchanged words and then led the ship towards the Peng Yuan Mountain Gate.

Meanwhile, within the Peng Yuan Mountain Gate, a disciple came to report to the Upper Hall, "Elder Peng, there are two Hua Dan Cultivators outside; one is surnamed Shen and named Dong, claiming to be a disciple under True Master Zhang, requesting an audience."

Mu Bingxin couldn’t help but look over, smiling, "When did True Master Zhang accept another fine disciple?"

Zhang Yan smiled back, "This person seeks the Dao at my sect but is not my disciple, just someone I deem promising, thus keeping him by my side."

Mu Bingxin pondered for a moment, then instructed, "Why don’t you invite him up quickly?"

Not long after, Shen Dong was led by a Peng Yuan disciple to the hall, where he respectfully saluted the two.

Earlier, from where he was, the Peng Yuan Mountain Gate was not far off, thus he had also witnessed Zhang Yan and Yang Shouzhen’s bout. Opting not to return to the Dragon Country’s ship, he came directly here to pay respects.

Mu Bingxin saw Shen Dong, nine feet tall with elegant facial hair, dignified appearance, and excellent lineage. Her sect likely only had Shan Huizhen to compare, and she couldn’t help but feel affection for talent, thinking inwardly, "Since he’s not a disciple of True Master Zhang, I wonder if he’d stay at my Peng Yuan Sect? Perhaps I should ask later on."

After Shen Dong straightened up, he said, "True Master Zhang, Mu Zhenren, earlier while I was outside investigating, I encountered a Daoist at sea, claiming to be bringing Spiritual Medicine to Peng Yuan Sect. However, seeing Demon Sect disciples patrolling the agreed deposit location, he chose to evade. He intended to come to Peng Yuan Sect but lacked a token, and happened upon me. Hence, he entrusted me to pass on his words, asking if he may visit."

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