When Zhang Yan returned to the Northern Heaven Cold Abyss, it was already three months later. He had yet to reach the Mortal Transformation Realm on the path of Qi Dao, so he could not help to open up a small world. However, he had benefited a lot from witnessing this with his own eyes.
In fact, even when he left, the matter of opening up the small world had not been completed. However, Zhou Chongju's reincarnation period was approaching, so he took his leave in advance.
Half a month later, he returned to Truth Purification Hall, sat on the jade couch, and started to cultivate.
In the blink of an eye, a day had passed. Jing You reported from outside, "Master, Ning Zuo Dian is here to visit."
Zhang Yan came out of his meditation and said, "Invite him in."
After a short while, Ning Chongxuan came into the hall. After greeting him, he sat down and chatted for a while before he said, "When the Moon Temple Lord was not here, Senior Brother Qi called me and Senior Brother Huo to discuss it. It was about Senior Brother's intention to revive the sword duel between the 16 sects. I think it is feasible, but I wonder what the Temple Lord thinks about it?"
In the past, the Sword Duel of the Sixteen Sects not only displayed the strength and foundation of each sect, but it also allowed the disciples of the sects to resolve the conflicts between the sects.
Now that he mentioned it again, the goal was to motivate the disciples so that they could face the cultivators of Jun Chen in the future.
Zhang Yan agreed and said, "This is a good thing. Since this battle is to deal with the people from the Jun Chen Realm, I think that this battle doesn't need to be limited to the sects of the Nine Continents. We can call upon the Hundred Nations of the Eastern Wasteland, the Heart Butterfly Tribe, the demons of the Southern Luo Tribe, and even the demons of the other races like the Sky Demon that have submitted to us."
Ning Chongxuan thought about it and understood the meaning behind it. The people of the Jun Chen World had invaded, and the living beings of this world could not just sit and watch. Using this chance to fight, not only could they show the power of the sects of the Nine Continents, they could also gather all the forces. He bowed and said, "I will naturally tell Senior Brother Qi what Hall Master said."
Zhang Yan smiled and said, "Since there is a battle, there must be a clear goal to motivate the disciples. In the past, the sects of the nine continents fought for the Qi of Jun Yang in the Nine Heavens. I wonder what Zhenren Qi has prepared this time?"
Ning Chongxuan said, "Destroy Tian Gui and Mie Ming, these two clans. The previous raid was quite fruitful, and there are many good things in the storehouse. You can use them as rewards. "
Zhang Yan thought for a moment and said, "So it's just a competition between our sects. It's also appropriate, but if all the races are here, it's still not enough. You can reply to Zhenren Qi, I'll think of a solution for this matter. "
Ning Chongxuan cupped his hands and bowed. After saying a few more words, he got up and left.
Zhang Yan sat in the palace for another five days. Seeing that it was the day of Zhou Chongju's reincarnation, he came out of the palace and transformed into a ray of light, shooting down from the Floating Heavenly Palace. He broke through the void and headed towards the south.
Not long later, he arrived at the Great Wind Continent.
There was still some distance between this place and the mountain gate of Qincang School, but now it was a side courtyard of Danding Courtyard.
The Mountain and Sea Realm was vast and boundless. Now, the nine sects each occupied a piece of land. As the number of disciples in each courtyard increased, the nine courtyards were gradually different from before. Not only did they hold more power, but their scale also increased.
For example, Danding Courtyard, Fang Chen Courtyard, Treasure Sun Courtyard, and other courtyards had built more than ten side courtyards in order to provide medicinal pills, precious materials, magical items, and restrictive talismans to the disciples stationed in various places.
However, there were also many problems. The heads of the courtyards were mostly Yuanying cultivators, and some were even Elders who had no hope of Dao. Given their strength, they were no longer able to support the courtyards.
Perhaps in another few hundred years, the heads of the nine courtyards would be overseen by the Heaven's Abode. Only those side courtyards would be the place for the Yuanying Elders.
He looked around. He had already found the courtyard. He descended, and in a breath's time, he landed on the island in the middle of the courtyard. He flicked his sleeve, and a rainbow of light spread out. He stepped out of the room.
There was a large lake in front of him, and there was a plum forest on the shore. A fish boat was floating on the shore.
Zhou Chongju did not board the boat. Instead, he stood by the river, sprinkling some medicinal pills from time to time, as if he was feeding the big fish. His disciples, Zhang Xuanlan and Sheng Chengxiao, stood far behind him.
Zhang Yan stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Senior Brother."
Zhou Chongju smiled. "Junior Brother, you're here. “
Zhang Yan came to his side and looked at the big fish in the river. The fish seemed to know that its master was about to leave, and tears fell from its eyes. It refused to swallow the medicinal pills.
Zhou Chongju sighed and said, "This Treasure Pack Fish has been by my side ever since I joined the Dark Azure Sect. It has been more than a thousand years now, and it can be considered as an old friend of mine. I originally wanted to go to that fish restaurant on his behalf, but it insisted on not going. After I leave, I hope Junior Brother can take care of it on my behalf."
Zhang Yan agreed and said, "Senior Brother, don't worry, I will treat it like a disciple."
Zhou Chongju withdrew his hand and took out a jade scroll from his sleeve, saying, "This is the 'True Alchemy Enlightenment Solution' that I have painstakingly recorded over a thousand years. The Dan Ding Institute already has a copy of this scroll, and this scroll was originally written by me. It would be a pity to throw it away, so I'll leave it with you."
Zhang Yan stretched out his hand and took it. This book was written with Zhou Chongju's life's blood, sweat, and tears. Because there were notes inside, its value was even greater. If it was given to someone with outstanding talent on this path, it could create a few more Great Alchemy Masters. However, to reach Zhou Chongju's level, it would not be easy.
Because of the spirit of heaven and earth, the nature of all things could easily change. It was like this today, but it would be another in the future. It was useless to rely on simple and inflexible records and observations. Therefore, refining could only be grasped by experienced Alchemy Masters. However, without the guidance of a true disciple, they might not be able to enter the door even after ten years, unless it was someone with a firm will. However, this kind of person would have long since rushed towards the path of immortality. Who would be willing to delay on this path? Thinking about this, his mind moved, and he slightly muttered to himself.
Zhou Chongju said, "Junior Brother, have you thought of something?"
Zhang Yan said, "Junior Brother has been thinking about something. Since the Sages of the Nine Continents established the Heaven Mending Pavilion, which specialized in the study of equipment forging, why can't the people of today create another Sect, and focus solely on the Dao of alchemy?" He paused for a moment, then continued, "Now is the perfect opportunity."
Although all the sects had their own alchemists, the Pill Cauldron Institution in Qincang School had the deepest resources, and was the most powerful. In fact, after arriving in the Mountain and Sea Realm, the Pill Cauldron Institution was responsible for supplying the various sects with external medicine.
However, most of the cultivators in the Institution were Elders who had retired from the sect, or cultivators who had no hope of pursuing the Dao. Fundamentally speaking, there weren't many who were truly proficient in alchemy. Furthermore, this was the Lower Courtyard of Qincang School. In order to take care of the various sects, the disciples of the Sect didn't have enough external medicine to practice. In the long run, it would be detrimental to both themselves and others.
By establishing such a Sect outside, they could attract the alchemists of the various sects into the Sect to supply external medicine. The Sect would consider their own benefits, and would naturally do everything in their power to support the alchemists. Thus, there would be no need for others to worry about it.
Zhou Chongju stroked his beard and sighed. "If this matter can be accomplished, not only will it be beneficial to the various sects, but the Dao of alchemy will also flourish. It's just that I won't be able to see it."
Zhang Yan laughed. "That might not be true. Senior Brother might not be able to see it."
Zhou Chongju was slightly surprised, but then seemed to think of something. He nodded and said, "If anyone else had said this, I would have dismissed it with a laugh. But coming from Junior Brother's mouth, it might not be nonsense."
He laughed again and said, "I've already made arrangements for everything after my death. The position of Dean has also been handed over to Ning 'er. Seeing that the weather is just right, there's no need to delay. We can go now."
Zhang Yan nodded. With a wave of his sleeve, he instantly broke through the void. In the next moment, the two of them arrived at the current sea. The Black Tortoise that had existed since the time of the Great Underworld Patriarch was quietly lying under the sea. Only the hard shell on its back was exposed, and it carried the nine large cities.
Zhou Chongju's reincarnation this time was prepared to land in the nine cities. The people here had been immersed in spiritual opportunities for a long time, so they were naturally not comparable to the people outside. Moreover, they were also under the protection of Qincang School, so they would not be devoured by demons or other creatures. If they were fated with the Dao in their next life, it would be convenient for the disciples of the Sect to bring them back.
The two of them stood above the sea, watching the rise and fall of the waves as they talked about the past. After another hour, seeing that the sun had risen in the sky, Zhou Chongju said, "It's time. I'll be going."
Zhang Yan bowed and said, "Take care, Senior Apprentice-Brother."
Zhou Chongju did not say anything else. Under the light of the morning sun, he slowly traveled in the direction of the nine cities. He was chanting, "I was a young man who dared to push down the throne. Once I fell to the mortal world, it took me a thousand years to kill myself. Today, I will return, and I will see the results of the Dao in the future."
As he gradually moved further away, his body also faded away. In the last flash of light, there was no trace of him.
Zhang Yan stood silently in the air for a long time. Then, with a wave of his sleeve, he broke through the void and returned to the Danding Courtyard.
Zhang Xuanlan and Sheng Chengxiao saw him return and said, "Greetings, Uncle-Master. Has the Grandmaster returned?"
Zhang Yan nodded and said, "I have already sent Master Zhou to the nine cities for reincarnation. When the time is right, I will tell you where he will go in this life. If he is fated with the Dao, I can bring him into the sect."
Zhang Xuanlan took a step forward and bowed deeply. He said, "Uncle-Master, Apprentice-Nephew has something to ask. Is it true that the person who reincarnates can't find the memory of his past life?"
Cultivators know that they can reincarnate as humans in the next life, but they are also afraid of death. That is because they know that the person in the future is not the person today. If they can't achieve the Dao, or if something happens, no one will bring them into the sect. Then after reincarnating for several lives, they will be no different from the common people.
Zhang Yan looked into the distance, his eyes deep. He said, "Rumor has it that if one's cultivation can go beyond the mortal world, then one's lifespan will be the same as heaven and earth, and one can awaken the wisdom of others."
Zhang Xuanlan and Sheng Chengxiao both bowed and said, "Apprentice-Nephew thanks Uncle-Master for dispelling our doubts."
Zhang Yan nodded slightly and said, "The two of you have good talent, and the techniques you have been taught are also excellent. Now that you don't lack external objects, you should cultivate well, and your achievements will be great. It's just that since you entered the Dao, you have only been cultivating in the sect, and you still lack experience. Considering the current situation of the Mountain and Sea Realm, your cultivation should be enough to protect yourselves, and you can go out for a walk."
Zhang Xuanlan and Sheng Chengxiao looked at each other and replied, "Uncle-Master is right. I heard that our fellow Daoists are fighting against the Demon, Devil, and Outsider tribes, and are currently lacking manpower. We will make some preparations, and tomorrow we will go down the mountain."
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