Daoist Competition

Zhang Yan picked up the porcelain jar from the desk, wiped away the seal mud, and carefully counted. He found that the spiritual medicine sent by Zhongtai this time was almost equivalent to the total of several previous times, showing that they had put considerable thought into it.

He smiled, put away the two items, took out a folded golden talisman letter, unfolded it on the desk, dipped his brush in ink, pondered for a moment, and then quickly wrote a flying book. He stamped it with his seal, extended two fingers, performed a spell, and the book folded into talismans, flew up, and finally entered a Jade Scroll beside the desk. With a slight flick of his finger, it turned into a spirit light and shot into the sky.

Following its trajectory into the clouds, he inadvertently glanced eastward, seeing intense fire气 and red light sweeping across the sky, growing ever stronger. He couldn’t help but think, "Judging by this, Junior Master Shen should have already drawn out the earth fire. It shouldn’t be long before it’s complete."

With Shen Baishuang gone, most of the disciples from Han Yuan Sect would also leave, but he still had three apprentices here, so he could open the door to teach students at any time.

Especially the Wang Sisters, who, under his guidance, recently broke through the Shell Barrier together and received the True Imprint of Dharma Power. Even if he’s not present, Zhang Boyant and others can control the situation.

In just a few decades, Divine House Mountain should recover, and by then, this place can be considered the territory of his Zhao You lineage.

However, when he returns to the Mountain Gate in the future, who should he entrust to manage this sect?

As he pondered, a disciple hurried over, whispered in Jing You’s ear, dismissed him, and then climbed the steps, saying, "Master, Master Zhang has returned."

Zhang Yan responded with an ’oh’, smiled, and said, "Daoist Zhang has returned? It seems the matter has been settled. Please invite him in."

Previously, five people from Han Yuan Sect came forward, using Wei Daoist Nun as bait to lure out Yang Xuanlong and his two senior brothers. They killed two on the spot, and another escaped using a tunneling treasure. Zhang Boyant chased with the Netherworld Escape Technique, but was gone for more than six months without a word.

If not for the curse he set up, Zhang Yan would sense it if he died. Otherwise, he would have thought Zhang Boyant had been trapped outside.

Not long after, footsteps were heard outside. Zhang Boyant entered from outside the hall, and Zhang Yan, glancing up, saw three Gang Clouds over his head, was first surprised, then stood up and smiled, "Daoist Zhang, your cultivation has made progress again. Congratulations."

Zhang Boyant said with some sentiment, "Just a bit of luck."

In that battle, he absorbed the Essence Blood of three Nascent Soul cultivators, thus advancing to the Nascent Soul Second Realm.

But he also knew in his heart, without some great fortune, his lifespan would only let him stop within the Nascent Soul Realm, with no hope for the Grotto Heaven.

Zhang Yan smiled, "Since you have returned to the mountain, you should also account to Wei Shuling."

Zhang Boyant asked in surprise, "What, after more than half a year, is that Daoist Nun still in the mountain?"

This time, Jing You couldn’t help but complain, "Master Zhang doesn’t know, that Daoist Nun has a nasty temper and insists on waiting until you deliver the last head before she can peacefully return to the mountain. Not only that, she comes daily to ask questions, which is a real bother for the young ones here."

Zhang Boyant sneered, "That person was long refined by me, skin and bones together. There’s no head, but I didn’t forget to bring back their personal token."

He took out a jade talisman from his sleeve and casually tossed it to Jing You, who deftly caught it.

Zhang Yan smiled at Jing You, "You should not complain. Since the matter in Little Cang Realm isn’t over, and they’ve delivered the Three-flavor Spirit Medicine early, showing trust in our Han Yuan Sect, we should also follow through."

Jing You hurriedly said, "Master is right."

Zhang Yan continued, "Bring a jar of the ash from the Qingming Wood and deliver it along with the token to Daoist Wei. If she wants to thank me in person, tell her I am in seclusion and will not see her."

Jing You immediately agreed, quickly arranging to go.

Seeing no further business, Zhang Boyant intended to leave, but Zhang Yan stopped him, "Daoist Zhang, you have exerted much effort in all this. Since more Treasure Materials have been refined from the Heavenly Demon Remnants, you may take three cans of the armor remnants from the stock."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Boyant’s eyes immediately lit up.

He had long planned to refine some fierce Devils to give to Zhao Yang for protection, but he lacked sufficient Treasure Materials. With the Heavenly Demon Remnants, nothing else was needed. He bowed deeply and clasped hands, "Thank you, Pavilion Master."

Zhang Yan nodded slightly, "In a few days, I need to go into seclusion, and I’ll rely on you to watch over the sect."

Zhang Boyant said loudly, "I wouldn’t dare not to give my all."

After Zhang Yan spoke a few more words to him, he let him leave, while he flew back to the Cave Mansion on a cloud, went straight into the Elixir Room, and placed the spiritual medicine sent by Zhongtai into the medicine furnace, watching as the furnace fire gradually ignited. His eyes revealed a thoughtful look.

Last time, the amount of spiritual medicine sent from Little Cang Realm was unexpected. After refining one furnace, there were more than two hundred, almost four times more than before. If the batch sent by Zhongtai is refined, there might be over three hundred.

According to Zhou Chongju, achieving a Primordial True Dharma Body for someone with a Second Grade Elixir Formation requires a hundred White Moon Ying Fruits. Since he has a First-class Elixir Formation, he needs to calculate by multiples, so three times the amount is enough.

Yet, he now faces another challenge.

To refine all this Essence Qi, One White Moon Ying Fruit can be refined in one year, which means it would take over three hundred years to refine all of them.

Even though he has achieved much, the Mountain Gate might not press him to return immediately, but the opportunity won’t wait there; if he doesn’t seize it, others will.

He thought to himself, "That’s too slow. It seems I need to use the Nine Number Tai Shi Scripture to deduce a Transformation Technique."

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