Daoist Competition

Chapter 1535: Chapter 154: Sea Eye Opening Merit Dispels Evil

After the news of Zhang Yan succeeding to the position of one of the Ten Great Heads spread, both internal and external allies of the Mountain Gate either sent congratulatory gifts or personally came to offer their congratulations.

A few days later, numerous small sects intending to affiliate with the Mingcang Sect visited as well, subtly hinting at the desire to establish marital alliances with disciples of the Zhao You Heavenly Pool Sect.

However, most of them still set their sights on third-generation disciples, as these matters are relatively easier to achieve and also facilitate forming connections with the Mingcang Sect while avoiding easy manipulation by others.

Zhang Yan, taking no interest in these matters, allowed disciples to make their own choices, yet a few could not resist and agreed to the proposals.

After several days of contemplation, Yan Yuqing finally made up her mind and asked someone to probe Han Zuocheng’s opinion on the matter.

At first, Han Zuocheng paid little attention, but upon hearing that a marital alliance with Bi Yu Xuan would bring the Nanhua Sect’s Secret Demon Suppressing Technique as a gift, he was immediately tempted.

However, as a second-generation disciple and Zhang Yan’s seventh student, he held a unique status and was unsure if he could decide on this matter himself, so he first responded ambiguously.

Unable to find someone to consult, he invited Shen Dong over, explained the situation in detail, and asked, "Junior Brother Shen, what do you think? Should I agree or not?"

Shen Dong thought for a moment and asked, "Brother, do you have any feelings for that Daoist Yan?"

Han Zuocheng nodded. Setting aside the secret technique, Yan Xiyue herself was a Hua Dan cultivator, graceful in appearance, gentle in temperament, and very likely to succeed as the Sect Leader of Bi Yu Xuan in the future. Such a perfect match was hard to find, and he was very inclined towards it.

Shen Dong, puzzled, said, "Then why hesitate? Just agree to it."

Han Zuocheng hesitated, saying, "But concerning my master, I’m not sure how to bring it up."

As a disciple, most would eagerly approach their teacher, but he was different. Shortly after joining, he made a grave mistake that nearly implicated his peers. Since then, Zhang Yan had been attending the Sixteen Sects Sword Competition and then went to the East Victory Continent for a journey. His interactions with his master were limited, and he genuinely feared Zhang Yan, afraid of being scolded if he rashly brought it up.

Shen Dong, seeing through the situation, said promptly, "Why should Brother Han go personally to speak of it? Since Sect Leader Yan brought it up actively, they want something, so they’ll naturally facilitate it. You just need to give a positive response and wait."

Enlightened, Han Zuocheng replied eagerly, "Then I’ll go to respond and agree to this matter now."

But Shen Dong grabbed him and said, "Hold on. When did the people from Bi Yu Xuan bring this up to you?"

Han Zuocheng replied without hesitation, "An hour ago."

Shen Dong shook his head with a smile, "Brother, being overly eager about this will be counterproductive and make you seem impatient. Wait a few days, then it’s not too late to respond."

Understanding, Han Zuocheng nodded, steadied his heart and spirit, and said, "I’ll listen to you, Junior Brother."

In the Cave Mansion, Zhang Yan sat on the couch with the disciples’ register in hand, contemplating the arrangement of personnel to various sects for stationing duties.

However, choosing who to send required consideration, not only must their cultivation be adequate, but they also must respectfully follow his commands, which required careful deliberation.

In truth, he favored those previously recalled by Du De, as they were not only experienced but also familiar with the various sects, making mutual assistance convenient. Yet these individuals were all initially arranged by Huo Xuan, and several among them were disciples of the Mystic Water Zhen Palace, leading him to think quietly, "I should go visit Brother Huo once."

At that moment, Jing You came to report that Luo Qingyu had arrived. After a brief pause in thought, Zhang Yan set the register aside and went out to greet the visitor.

Reaching outside soon, he saw a thirteen or fourteen-year-old boy following Luo Qingyu. After exchanging greetings, he smiled and asked, "Is this a new disciple taken under Senior Luo’s wing?"

Luo Qingyu laughed, "Not at all, this is my junior disciple, Zhang Shanghong. He has currently joined the Lower Court for cultivation and requires your care as a senior brother."

In no more than several decades, he will step down from his position as one of the Top Ten Disciples and take up an elder’s post at Du Zhen Hall, so he needed to make preparations for his successor in advance.

To contend for a spot as one of the Top Ten Disciples, one must first become a True Disciple. If one chooses not to resort to Absolute Fighting, they should cultivate in the Lower Court for sixteen years before they can ascend to the Upper Court.

Although Zhang Yan currently did not manage the affairs of the Lower Court, he was still the Dean of the Lower Court. Hence, Luo Qingyu first came to inform him.

The young boy appeared sincere, looking at Zhang Yan with curiosity and reverence. He respectfully saluted, not daring to address as Senior Brother, only saying, "Greetings, True Master Zhang."

Zhang Yan nodded slightly, then invited the two into the Cave Mansion. They had barely conversed a few words when Jing You reported, "Master, True Master Qin has arrived."

Luo Qingyu, thinking for a moment, remarked, "What a coincidence, Junior Sister Qin seldom mingles with fellow disciples. She must have something important today; my visit seems ill-timed."

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