As soon as Zhang Yan saw Daoren's face, he knew that the other was only a wisp of his soul. But when he heard him introduce himself, he was slightly surprised and asked, "Are you the master of Xiao Cang Realm, Grandmaster Jing Cang?"
Daoist Jing Cang said with a smile, "It is Daoren. However, I did not open that Xiao Cang Realm. Before I ascended, I lived there for a period of time. I had an idea and left behind one or two descendants."
Zhang Yan's eyes flashed and he said, "If I guessed correctly, this place should be the Startling Day Heavenly Palace?"
Grandmaster Jing Cang nodded and said, "Yes."
Zhang Yan said thoughtfully, "If that's the case, then the grandmasters of Pengyuan and Xiao Cang Sects are the same person."
Pengyuan Sect had always been vague about the name of their grandmaster. However, when Daoist Nun Wei came to Donghua Continent, she saw that the techniques of the two sects were similar and asked for a favor from him. She went to pay a visit, but there were no results. Now, she got the answer here. The two sects were indeed from the same source.
Old Ancestor Jing Cang chuckled and said, "This old Taoist likes to travel all my life and also likes to meddle in other people's business. Every time I go to a place, if I see the local young men and women with decent aptitudes, or those who are full of righteousness, I can't help but give them pointers on the path of cultivation. I don't know how many cultivation methods I've passed on, but only these two sects are able to pass them down to this day."
Zhang Yan nodded and asked, "But how does Fellow Daoist know of me?"
Grandmaster Jing Cang said with a smile, "In Pengyuan Sect, every time someone wants to use the Heavenly Palace's demonic qi to defeat the enemy, they must communicate with me through their spirit. After a few times, I can know what they usually do and what they are thinking. Fellow Daoist's disciple, Jiang Zheng, once cultivated the Celestial Fire Six Imperial Techniques, so I know you."
Zhang Yan looked at him and said, "Fellow Daoist, you must have a reason for inviting me here today."
Old Ancestor Jing Cang cupped his fist and said sincerely, "Inviting fellow Daoist here, there is indeed something we need to discuss."
After a pause, he said in a deep voice, "Daoren, my original body was a Qi Practitioner from the Southern Cliffs Continent. My sect was chased out of the continent by a sect. Since then, I could only wander around in search of a suitable place to cultivate Dao. However, since the sect was destroyed, it was extremely difficult for a rogue cultivator to seek Dao. I thought it would be difficult for this body to seek Dao, but the heavens did not give up on me. I inadvertently found a treasure that helped me find the small world of the predecessors, which gave my original body the ability to ascend."
Zhang Yan listened from the side and did not interrupt. However, when he heard that the other party was a cultivator from the Southern Cliffs Continent and was expelled, his heart was slightly moved.
Old Ancestor Jing Cang continued, "Although my original body has already cast off the mundane world and gone to another realm, before that, I left behind a fragment of my divine will in this palace. My original intention was to control this treasure, but I did not expect that it was also because of this that it was able to help me. Unfortunately, it is also because of this that my life and death are in the hands of others, and from then on, I cannot control myself. "
Under his detailed explanation, only then did Zhang Yan know that when this Zhenren Jing Cang was traveling in the void once, he came across this celestial palace. He guessed that in ancient times, a cultivator had died while vanquishing demons and devils, so he left this palace outside the sky.
This treasure had already lost its true spirit and was nothing more than a dead object. Initially, he was not very interested, but in a moment of impulse, he decided to insert a fragment of his divine will into it and replace the true spirit to control this treasure.
Because at that time, this treasure had been corroded for thousands of years outside the Nine Heavens, and a small part of it had been worn away by the poisonous fire and strong wind. Therefore, he took out many precious materials that he obtained from the small world and refined it again, turning it into its current form. After that, he passed down a Dao technique in the Donghua Continent, so that his disciples could use this celestial palace to fight against enemies.
However, he did not expect that not long after this was done, he suddenly felt that fate had arrived, so he hurriedly abandoned all matters of the mundane world and broke through the world to ascend.
Although he left, this fragment of divine will remained. Because it was not the original true spirit of this palace, it should have disappeared after a few hundred years, but after the divine will of the Pengyuan disciples resonated with it, it actually nourished its body, allowing it to exist in the world for a long time. But similarly, if this sect's disciples were defeated and died, the consequences were self-evident.
In the end, Old Ancestor Jing Cang said, "Now that the great calamity is approaching, if they meet with a calamity, I will also not exist. Usually, I am restrained here and rarely see outsiders, so I feel that I cannot escape this calamity. Today, seeing fellow Daoist, it is a blessing, so I shamelessly invited you."
Zhang Yan changed his mind. His disciple, Jiang Zheng, was in Pengyuan. Even if he did not say it, Zhang Yan would not sit and watch him be defeated and die. Since he knew about this, then his request should not be something as simple as protecting the sect. There must be other mysteries.
After thinking about it, he said, "Fellow Daoist is also from my Xuanmen. It is also fate that we can meet in the outer world. If there is anything, you can say it clearly. If it is not too difficult, I can help you."
Old Ancestor Jing Cang cupped his hands and said, "Then, Daoren, I will speak frankly. The Dong Hua sects met in Piji Palace, and Daoren has already heard of the outcome. Now, I also wish to form an alliance with your sect. What do you think, Zhenren Zhang?"
Zhang Yan could not help but look at him, thinking that this Old Ancestor Jing Cang was really good at scheming.
The other party could be considered Patriarch Pengyuan. If the two sects formed an alliance, then as an ally, Qincang School would naturally have to take care of its ally. This way, it would easily solve the problem of its rear.
However, he did not mind. For the other party to propose such a condition, it was obvious that he thought he could help Qincang School elsewhere. He said, "Pengyuan is only a small sect, with Yuanying as its sect leader. As for my Qincang School, it has been passed down for tens of thousands of years and has thirteen paradises. Comparing the two, the difference is like heaven and earth. Yet, Fellow Daoist wishes to discuss business with us. What is it that you are relying on?"
Old Ancestor Jing Cang said, "Although I am only a fragment of my soul, I know everything that my original body knows. I am also clear about the method of leaving the realm. If Zhenren is interested, you can give it all to me."
Zhang Yan raised his eyebrows. The other party did not mention Qincang School but only himself. It was obvious that this condition was only used in exchange for him nodding his head.
In Qincang School, there were several Zhenren who had ascended. As the Hall Master of Du Zhen Hall, he was also qualified to read the secret Daoist books left behind by them. Speaking of which, he did not lack this kind of method.
However, this Jing Cang Daoren was actually able to cultivate to the stage of ascension from the body of a rogue cultivator. Even if he had borrowed the Pill Jade left behind by the predecessor's small realm, it was still very extraordinary. Naturally, he could use his lifetime's gains as a reference. He nodded and said, "Even if I am willing, I still need to convince Zhenren Sect Leader."
Old Ancestor Jing Cang stretched out three fingers and said, "According to what Daoren knows, in this world, not counting the people who have occupied it, there are still three small realms left in the world. I am willing to give them all to your noble sect."
Zhang Yan uttered an "oh" and was slightly tempted.
The small realms left behind by the predecessors most likely contained Pill Jade. Putting aside this item, it was also a good paradise. If they really had three realms in their hands, it was needless to say the benefits to the sect.
He nodded and said, "Daoist friend, with these three small realms, it is not difficult for I to convince the sect to make an alliance. Other than that, I wonder if fellow friend has any other requests?"
Old Ancestor Jing Cang bowed and said, "There is indeed one thing. Daoren, I am only an imprisoned spirit. I am unable to cultivate myself. Even if Pengyuan Sect can continue to pass on for another ten thousand years, what can I do? I will still be trapped in this place and cannot be as free as a demon. However, if I can merge with the Heavenly Palace and truly become the true spirit of this hall, I will not be restrained and can even help your noble sect at a critical moment. "
Zhang Yan looked at him meaningfully. It was not rare to see this. This was the other party's true request. However, compared to the previous conditions, he had already taken advantage of this place. Moreover, he could feel that the other party still had some secrets that he had not revealed. If he could help with this matter, there was no harm in agreeing to it. He said, "How can I help fellow friend?"
Old Ancestor Jing Cang bowed and said, "To solve this predicament, you must purify yourself and eliminate the obsession and delusion in your soul. I will have to trouble fellow friend for this."
After listening to his explanation, Zhang Yan realized that for thousands of years, because of the spiritual communication with the disciples of Pengyuan Sect, he had obtained benefits and could exist in the world for a long time. However, at the same time, when he sensed the various kinds of obsession and delusion, he was also infected and was not as pure as before. The more this was so, the more he could not merge with the true treasure.
This was like his own body was originally a clear and still pond. Every time there was a disciple's spiritual resonance, there would be waves and mud mixed in. Over time, it would become a pool of muddy water.
And among them, the biggest obsession was actually towards that Taihao School.
Because of a story, Pengyuan Sect was extremely at odds with it. If the disciples of both sides met outside the mountain, they would definitely fight. Because the heavenly palace's strong baleful qi restrained the opponent, every time they faced an enemy, they would use their spirit to communicate with the heavenly palace, causing this obsession to become even deeper.
Old Ancestor Jing Cang sighed and said, "May fellow friend open the eyes of Pengyuan Sect and quell this resentment. If you can do this, I can undo some of the shackles."
Zhang Yan thought for a moment and said with a smile, "This kind of matter between the younger generation is not difficult to solve. I can just go back and make some arrangements. However, from what fellow friend said, you are still very far from liberation. I guess there is still a great obsession and delusion in your body? I wonder if you can tell me. If it is convenient, I can help fellow friend get rid of it. "
Old Ancestor Jing Cang was silent for a while. In the end, he said apologetically, "Thank you for your kindness, but there are some things that I can't say clearly. I can only tell fellow friend that it won't be a betrayal of the alliance. Also, when the tribulation opens, it will be the day of liberation."
Zhang Yan nodded slightly. In reality, he had already guessed it, but since the other party was not willing to say it clearly, he did not pursue it to the end. He said, "This time, I have been out for a long time. If there is nothing else, I will have to take my leave. When I come back next time, I can sign a letter with fellow friend to establish the alliance."
Old Ancestor Jing Cang hurriedly said, "I dare not delay fellow friend."
He waved his hand and took out a gourd from inside the palace. He said, "Just Now, I saw fellow friend gathering Outer Sky Polaris Sand. I also have a lot here, but they are refined from the Outer Sky Poison Fire Fierce Qi over these thousands of years. I am trapped here and have no use for it, so I will give it to fellow friend."
Zhang Yan did not stand on ceremony. After thanking him, he shook his sleeve and took it.
At this time, Old Ancestor Jing Cang said, "Last year, I saw a demon spirit using a tool to escape into the void. This matter might be useful to Zhenren."
Zhang Yan's thoughts turned, and he immediately knew who he was talking about. He bowed and said, "Thank you for telling me." Then, he turned around and left the hall. With a leap, he turned into a majestic beam of clear light and landed directly in the direction of Donghua Continent.
Old Ancestor Jing Cang watched him leave and looked in the direction of South Cliff Continent. There was hatred in the bottom of his eyes. He thought to himself, "Ling Ya old man, you caused me and my disciple to lose our sect. Back then, my original body couldn't do anything to you. Now that the tribulation has come, I will definitely make you, Yuxiao, suffer."
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