Not long after Zhang Yan returned to the sect, he was summoned to the main hall by the sect leader. After a long conversation, he left the Floating Celestial Palace and headed towards the sky. Very quickly, he arrived at the Azure Sky Hall. After dismissing the maids who came to greet him, he came to the front of a temple and said, "Is Fellow Daoist Jing Cang here?"
There was a flash of light, and an old and grey-robed Daoren appeared. He bowed and said, "Fellow Daoist, why did you summon me?"
Zhang Yan returned the greeting and said, "This time, there is something that I would like to ask for Fellow Daoist's help with. Popular. "
Founding Master Jing Cang said, "Thanks to Fellow Daoist's help last time, Daoren was able to avoid a disaster. If Fellow Daoist has any request, I will do my best to help."
Zhang Yan told him about Pingdu Sect's request for help from Qincang School. Then, he said, "According to Sect Leader Qi, to refine this pagoda, one needs to receive the essence of the sun and moon. However, they are afraid that someone will use mana to cover the sky. I think that Zhenren's Celestial Fire Six Controls True Technique has the ability to pierce through heaven and earth, so I would like to ask for Zhenren's help to open up the situation."
Although Founding Master Jing Cang avoided the Heavenly Demon earlier, that was because he was only a split soul of his divine consciousness. Innately, he was restrained. However, he was left behind by an ascended Zhenren after all. With the Morning Startling Sky, his methods were not weak. Otherwise, he would not have dared to say that he would go against Yuxiao school.
Founding Master Jing Cang said thoughtfully, "So, Pingdu Sect has already found the item that guards the pagoda."
Zhang Yan said, "From Zhenren's tone, you seem to know the details of that treasure?"
Founding Master Jing Cang shook his head and said, "Speaking of details, I actually don't know either. I've only heard my master mention that there is such a pagoda in Donghua Continent, but no one can get it. Moreover, every few years, it will definitely be moved elsewhere. They would definitely move it somewhere else. Later on, someone discovered that this treasure was missing a pagoda protecting pearl, and it was already an incomplete item, so they gradually lost interest in it. Who would have thought that the founder of Pingdu Sect would obtain an opportunity. "
Zhang Yan nodded. Ancestral Master Jing Cang's words were not empty words. It was impossible for this person's cultivation to have come out of thin air. It was reasonable for someone to inherit it. It was highly likely that he was originally a disciple of some cultivator in the Western Continent.
Ancestral Master Jing Cang stroked his beard in thought. He said, "There's only one thing I don't understand. Although I don't know the ins and outs of your Qincang School, I think it won't be difficult for your honorable school's Sect Leader to solve this matter. Wouldn't it be better for him to take action? Why do you want me to take action? "
Zhang Yan said, "If Sect Leader Reverend were to make a move, our enemies would use this opportunity to spy on us, and it would be disadvantageous to our future plans."
A Sect Leader. Unless it was a matter of the rise and fall of the sect, they would not make a move directly. Even if they had to deal with an enemy, they would not use methods that were too direct. This was especially so when there were external enemies.
The two families of Qincang and Yuxiao were enemies with each other at the moment. Even their own people did not know what level their opponents had reached, let alone outsiders. Therefore, they could only guess between each other, and it was difficult for them to really see it clearly. However, if anyone made the slightest move, there was a high possibility that their opponent would see through them. Then, they could be targeted and set up.
Although Venerable Ling Ya had used a talisman to drive away the Heavenly Demon previously, it might not have been his true mana at this moment. It was very likely that he had refined a Talisman in the past, and tossed it out. It was more likely to cause Qincang to misjudge.
Ancestral Master Jing Cang expressed his understanding. He said cautiously, "It's just that there's something wrong with this. This Venerable Ling Ya still doesn't know that I'm here. If I make a move, he might find out. I'm afraid it'll be difficult to catch him off guard in the future. Read the full text. "
Zhang Yan said, "That's right. Fellow Daoist's existence will indeed be of great use at a critical moment. It cannot be exposed carelessly. However, the world knows that the Morning Shock Heavenly Palace is in the sky. This time, I will bring my disciple to communicate with the Heavenly Palace. When others see him, they will at most think that he has fate with this true weapon, so he can control it. And with my help, there's no need to fear that his mana will be insufficient."
Ancestral Master Jing Cang smiled and said, "By doing this, that disciple of Daoist will be able to obtain great benefits."
Zhang Yan said indifferently, "This also requires his will to be strong enough to resist the evil fire and the heart's devil. Otherwise, not only will he not obtain any benefits, it will be harmful instead."
Ancestral Master Jing Cang said, "There's another problem. If one person makes a move, I can penetrate through the heavens. But I'm afraid that there will be more than one person making a move. At that time, everything will be for naught."
Zhang Yan said indifferently, "Zhenren only needs to hold off one person. The rest will be taken care of by my Qincang school."
Ancestral Master Jing Cang looked at him and said solemnly, "Alright."
In all fairness, he was very willing to see Qincang succeed this time. Yuxiao school was their common enemy. Even if it was just to free himself, he would do his best.
After Zhang Yan arranged this matter, he left Azure Sky Hall and returned to Duzhen Hall. He called Jiang Zheng in front of him and said, "You have a strong will. Even if you are limited by your lack of talent, your heart to seek Dao has not changed. I am very comforted to have such a disciple. I will give you a chance." At this point, he paused and said, "This time, you will follow me to Pingdu Sect. I hope you will be able to grasp the opportunity."
Jiang Zheng did not know what he was going to do this time. He only knew that if it was not for his master leading him into the sect, he would not have been able to make it to where he was today. Perhaps he would have become a pile of bones long ago. He said solemnly, "I will listen to Master's arrangements."
On Pingdu Sect's side, after a year of preparation, they had already refined more than two hundred Zhaoyi Pearls. Among them, a hundred were absorbed into the Sun and Moon Essence and hidden in the Hidden Appearance Pagoda.
Spiritual Master Wu looked at the few disciples placing the pearls on the array and could not help but sigh, "It is a pity that the light of the sun and moon cannot be completely absorbed by these pearls. Otherwise, there would be no need to open the mountain gate array."
Spiritual Master Zhao said, "Do not be greedy. It is already not bad to be able to borrow these. After all, once the Essence leaves the pearls, it will be contaminated and will not be as pure as before. From what you see now, this is the biggest limitation."
After all, this was a method of borrowing. It was inevitable that the Essence that was absorbed into the pearls would not be pure. If the Qi that was drawn from the sky was compared to a river, then it would not be a big deal if the water was contaminated with a little bit of dirt. However, if it was all turbid, it would not be able to be refined into a treasure.
As they spoke, all the pearls were placed on the array.
Spiritual Master Wu waved his hand, and the disciples who placed the Zhaoyi Pearls bowed to the two of them. Then, they turned into rays of spiritual light and flew into their respective shrines.
At this time, rays of spiritual light flew in from outside the mountain gate. After entering the pagoda, they first bowed to the two of them and flew into their respective shrines.
This time, in order to prevent any accidents, they called back more than three hundred disciples who had obtained the dharmic spirits. These disciples were the true pillars of Pingdu Sect. Once inside the pagoda, even if something happened outside, they would not have to worry about damaging the foundation.
However, they usually sat in various places, opened altars, and deterred the dozens of small sects and the hundreds of vassal states in the southwest. Now that they had all returned, it might cause these people to become restless. It was even more likely that the disciples of the Devil Doctrine would sneak into the mountain gate.
However, the refining of the treasures this time involved the future fate of the mountain gate. Everything that did not affect the overall situation could be put aside for now.
Fortunately, apart from these people, there were no cultivators who practiced other kinds of techniques in the sect. This time, he would temporarily relinquish his authority and rely on it to intimidate everyone.
Several hours later, all the disciples with dharmic spirits in their bodies had returned. The two Enlightened Masters arrived at the top of the pagoda and saw Sect Master Qi Hongchan sitting on the main seat. He was flipping through a jade scroll. He immediately went forward and bowed.
Qi Hongchan raised his head and asked, "Are you ready?"
Spiritual Master Wu bowed and said, "Sect Leader, all the disciples have returned to their positions."
Qi Hongchan said, "There are still seven days until the appointed time. Fellow Daoist from Qincang School will definitely arrive soon. We must entertain him well."
Daoist Master Wu said, "Yes. I don't dare to be careless. "
Qi Hongchan looked at the two of them and said in a deep voice, "This is the greatest opportunity since the founding of the Pingdu Sect. But at the same time, there are many dangers hidden within. I hope that the two of you will work together with me to overcome this obstacle. "
Zhao and Wu two people solemnly voiced their agreement.
Qi Hongchan nodded. His tone softened as he said, "With the previous arrangements and the help of fellow Daoists from the Qincang School, as long as our own families don't fall into chaos. It won't be hard to overcome. "
Spiritual Master Wu said, "I wonder which Spiritual Masters are coming from the Qincang School this time?"
Qi Hongchan hadn't said it before, but now the time had come. He said, "There are four Spiritual Masters coming. Junior Sister Qin is the most nostalgic, so she must be coming. Hall Master Du Zhen is also among them."
When Zhao and Wu heard this, they instantly relaxed. With Hall Master Du Zhen from the Qincang School here, there shouldn't be any problems. There was no need to ask who the others were.
Spiritual Master Wu smiled and said, "Sect Leader, when the Pingdu Pagoda is completed, we won't become a sect like the three great sects, but we won't be weaker than South Flower, Taihao, and the others."
Qi Hongchan shook his head and said, "It's not that simple."
As the sect leader, he could see very clearly. Among the sixteen sects in this world, other than Li Mountain Sect, which one didn't have a sect treasure? For example, among the six demonic sects, the Netherworld Spring Sect had that strange and unfathomable Netherworld Spring, the Blood Soul Sect had the Blood God Waterfall, and the Jiuling Sect had the Ten Thousand Spirit Banner. Without these treasures, they would have been replaced long ago.
Even though the power of the Hidden Aspect Pagoda could increase by another level, the foundation of the Pingdu Sect was still slightly weak. If given a few thousand years, it wouldn't be difficult to achieve this. But what they lacked now was time. With the great calamity coming, they could only try their best to increase their ability to protect themselves.
Seven Victories Pavilion was a small sect under the Pingdu Sect. Sect Leader Chou Xihua suddenly woke up from his meditation. A black light flashed through his eyes, and the shadow of a demon seemed to flash across his body. He said, "It's time to move."
The one who occupied this body was a clone of Sima Quan. A few hours ago, he received a message that the Pingdu Sect was gathering all disciples to return to the sect. It was also said that all the sect leaders would attend the ceremony at the mountain gate. He immediately sensed that his chance had come, and decided to take over a person's spirit to make it easier for him to sneak in.
Originally, taking over the body of a direct disciple of the Pingdu Sect was the most suitable, but such disciples all had Dharma spirits protecting them. Once he invaded their spirit, the Dharma spirits would not be able to avoid being tainted and would immediately leave the body. He had no way to stop it, and the sect would immediately see that something was wrong. So he simply gave up on the idea.
He left the mountain gate with a normal expression, and did not bring a follower with him. He rose into the sky, and along the way, he met many "acquaintances" and greeted them calmly.
As a Heavenly Devil, he did not need any memories from this body. He only needed to take a peek, and he could know what the other was thinking. He understood these people even better than Chou Xihua himself.
Soon, he arrived in front of the mountain gate of the Pingdu Sect, chatting and laughing with a few of his friends. However, to his surprise, when he passed through the Mountain Guarding Grand Formation, the inspection wasn't strict, and he practically didn't encounter any obstruction before entering the gate. This caused him to feel extremely surprised, and at the same time, he raised his vigilance.
Under the arrangement of the disciples of the sect, he obediently went to the pavilion and stayed there. Like the other cultivators, he cultivated and meditated. He did not wander around, and waited patiently.
At the same time, Zhang Yan had already set off for the Pingdu Sect with the other three Spiritual Masters. Although they were sent to help the alliance, everyone's expression was calm, and no one was dissatisfied.
This time, the Pingdu Sect did not ask for their help without paying a price. In reality, they offered a lot of elixir jade.
Although the Pingdu Sect was a small sect, the Dharma spirit was the foundation. All the source came from the Hidden Aspect Spiritual Pagoda. They did not care about elixir jade as much as the disciples of other sects, so they still had some wealth.
For example, in the past, the founder of the sect, Spiritual Master Tafeng, obtained the help of the Qincang School and snatched the spirit cave from the Xunxu Sect. In return, he gave more than seventy percent of the elixir jade he obtained to the Qincang School. It must be known that this was the accumulation of the Xunxu Sect for thousands of years, and the amount was not small. At that time, the sect master, Qin Qinggang, was very satisfied. That was why he chose a Pingdu Sect elder as his Dao companion, and from then on, they became allies.
They did not conceal any aura during this journey, and all those with profound cultivation could see them at a glance. They could naturally tell from the direction that the four of them were heading towards the Pingdu Sect.
Most people's reactions were normal. In the eyes of outsiders, the Qincang and the Pingdu Sect were in-laws and also allies. It was normal for them to interact with each other. Perhaps it was the birthday of one of the Pingdu Sect elders. Only a few people did not relax, secretly guessing what the two sects were up to.
Seven days later, Zhang Yan and the others arrived at the White Cloud Platform at the gate of the Pingdu Sect. He sat on the dragon carriage and looked down.
It was nighttime, and the Pingdu Sect had already lit up the fire pagoda. Within a radius of ten thousand miles, there were spots of flames and flowing clouds, twinkling like stars. It was as if the sky had been turned upside down, and it was extremely magnificent under the night sky.
Jiang Zheng stood behind Zhang Yan. When he saw the scene, he also exclaimed, "What a scene."
Zhang Yan nodded and said, "Looking at the shape of the mountain, it should be the work of the cultivators of the original Xunxu Sect. I didn't expect them to be left behind. Spiritual Master Tafeng is really magnanimous."
The Xunxu Sect was originally a large sect in the southwest. A few thousand years ago, it had a period of prosperity. However, it gradually declined due to a conflict with the Xihe Sect.
The founder of the Pingdu Sect, Spiritual Master Tafeng, was originally a member of the imperial clan of the southwest Min Nation. There were many cultivators in the nation. After obtaining the Hidden Appearance Pagoda, he used it to cultivate a grotto-heaven and challenged the last Spiritual Master of the Xunxu Sect to a duel. He defeated his opponent and took the Spirit Cave.
Because he defeated his opponent fair and square, he did not destroy the cultivation method of the sect. He only integrated a portion of the cultivators into the Pingdu Sect. Until today, these cultivators all regarded themselves as disciples of the Pingdu Sect.
At this time, inside the Pingdu Sect, Qi Hongchan also sensed the change in the sky. He looked up and stood up. "Fellow cultivators of the Qincang School are here. Spiritual Masters, please come with me to welcome them."
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