Daoist Competition

Chapter 1533: Chapter 153: Seeking Zhao You to Avoid Disaster

On the second day, Zhang Yan went to the Floating Heavenly Palace again. The Child had already been instructed, and upon seeing him arrive, led him directly to yesterday’s side hall.

Zhang Yan walked further inside and saw Sect Leader Qin holding a horsetail whisk, sitting upright with closed eyes on the Jade Platform, and immediately stepped forward to pay respects.

Sect Leader Qin opened his eyes and looked at him, asking warmly, "Zhang Yan, have you read what was contained in the Jade Scroll?"

Zhang Yan replied, "The disciple has read it and has resolved many inner doubts from the past."

Sect Leader Qin smiled and said, "How to proceed, you already understand in your heart. I won’t say much more. Today, I called you here for one matter. Now that you have reached the Nascent Soul Third Realm in cultivation, you may ask a Great Power Expert in the sect to craft a Refined Hut to protect your physical body. Do you have anyone in mind?"

Zhang Yan thought for a moment, then looked up and asked, "Can I choose?"

Sect Leader Qin nodded and said, "Of course."

Zhang Yan raised his hand in salute and asked, "Could the Sect Leader take the task himself?"

Sect Leader Qin gave him a deep look and smiled, "It’s not impossible, but are you really sure about this decision?"

For a Great cultivator to create a Magic Artifact for a disciple is to establish a good karmic relationship, nearly equivalent to the bond of having a master-disciple relationship.

If Zhang Yan were to have True Master Meng or Master Sun create his Refined Hut, they would surely regard him as a close relative.

But Qin Mobai being the Sect Leader must act impartially in official matters, and some things are inconvenient for him to handle directly, whereas choosing someone from within the sect might be more advantageous.

Zhang Yan’s attitude was firm, saying, "The disciple has decided."

Sect Leader Qin slowly nodded and said, "This artifact can be crafted in about half a year. You should just go back and wait for the news."

Zhang Yan said, "The disciple has a matter that I wish the Sect Leader to approve."

Sect Leader Qin kindly said, "Speak."

"While the disciple was in the East Victory Continent, I accepted an apprentice. Currently, he is defending the Lower Court at the Mountain Gate. As I cannot constantly guide him, considering the difficulty of his cultivation, I seek the Sect Leader’s permission to grant him the ’Yunxiao Thousand Sword Scripture’ for his training."

Sect Leader Qin pondered for a moment and said, "I know a bit about the situation in East Victory. Your apprentice is holding the fort alone on the Outer Continent without any support from fellow disciples or the sect, which is indeed difficult. I approve of this request and furthermore will grant him the title of True Disciple, so he can cultivate with peace in the East Victory Continent while taking good care of the Lower Court."

Zhang Yan respectfully said, "The disciple thanks the Sect Leader for this great kindness on behalf of my apprentice."

In the Mingcang Sect, without guidance from sect elders or predecessors, merely having a scripture is useless, and most would fail in practice. However, now Zhang Yan only needs the Sect Leader’s permission, and as for practical cultivation methods, he could well seek True Master Ning Chongxuan’s assistance.

Sect Leader Qin waved the horsetail whisk, and a book flew down, saying, "This is a handwritten letter from me. Holding this, you can meet Shaoqing Mountain’s Sect Leader."

Zhang Yan took the letter, bowed deeply, and then exited from the Floating Heavenly Palace, heading back to Zhao You Heavenly Pond.

Upon returning to the sect, Mirror Spirit Zhang Jing came to report, "Master, Sect Leader Yan from Bi Yu Xuan has come to visit and is waiting in front of the hall. Do you wish to see him?"

Zhang Yan smiled, "News travels fast. As he is a Sect Leader, since he’s here, it’s only proper to meet him."

He flicked his sleeve, opened the Array Gate, and stepped inside. Upon coming out again, he was already in the Main Hall.

Yan Yuqing and her two children had actually arrived at Zhao You Heavenly Pond three days earlier, but upon hearing rumors of a contest among the ten great heads in Mingcang, they were startled and opted to wait outside to avoid getting entangled, as they couldn’t grasp the internal situation clearly.

When news came out that Zhang Yan had become the leader of the Ten Disciples in the sect, they were overjoyed and decided to visit before the news spread further.

Seeing Zhang Yan emerge, all three hurriedly stood up and bowed, Yan Yuqing lowered her head, saying, "I apologize for coming unexpectedly and disturbing the True Master’s cultivation."

She had cultivated for nearly six hundred years, barely passing the threshold to achieve Nascent Soul, which made her somewhat proud, but upon comparison with Zhang Yan, she felt somewhat ashamed.

Zhang Yan smiled and said, "Sect Leader Yan, I understand your intention. You can convey to friendly sects that since I’ve taken up the position of the leader of the ten disciples, I will not disregard any sects. The disciples stationed previously will continue to be sent to various sects, and I hope you will all cooperate sincerely to collectively resist the Demon Tribulation."

Yan Yuqing was delighted and thanked him repeatedly.

Having been Sect Leader for many years with worldly experience, she received assurance and noticed Zhang Yan had no intention of hosting guests, so she took her leave.

Outside the gate, Yan Xiaoyang saw his mother pondering over a matter and couldn’t help but ask, "Mother, what are you thinking about? True Master Zhang has agreed, is anything still bothering you?"

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