After arranging everything, Zhang Yan summoned Qu Zhao and said, "Tomorrow, a fellow cultivator from Green Jade Palace will come to look for me. It's not convenient for the Magic Boat to go there, so I'll leave it here and let you take care of it. If anything happens, you can retreat first and I'll deal with it when I come back."
Qu Zhao said, "Don't worry, master. I'll guard the boat well."
Zhang Yan nodded. He trusted Qu Zhao. Not only did he know the rules of the heavens, but he was also kind and gentle. He wouldn't take the initiative to cause trouble, so there was no problem leaving the Magic Boat to him.
On the second day, he rode a cloud out, and before long, he arrived at the flying peak from the day before.
Feng Lan had been waiting here for a long time. Seeing that he had kept his promise, he raised his hand and bowed. He said happily, "Fellow cultivator Zhang is indeed a man of his word."
After Zhang Yan landed, he also bowed.
Feng Lan looked at him and said politely, "If fellow cultivator doesn't have any inconveniences, how about we leave now?"
Zhang Yan nodded.
Feng Lan waved his sleeves and the flying peak flew to the sky. After a while, he said, "Elder Peng lives in Mianruo Palace. It's still a long way to go. Would fellow cultivator Zhang be interested in playing a game of chess with me?"
Zhang Yan looked over and saw the black and white chess pieces on the stone platform. He said, "Have fellow cultivator ever played 'Path-Seeking Chess'?"
Feng Lan had never heard of this name. He asked, "Fellow cultivator, what is Path-Seeking Chess?"
Zhang Yan said, "Path-Seeking Chess has nothing to do with winning or losing. During the game, it's a comparison of the cultivator's mind, mana, and even the verification of one's own Dao path. One game is no less than a battle with another person. Where I am, the cultivators in the Inner Realm often play this game to sharpen their own cultivation and willpower."
Hearing this, Feng Lan couldn't help but be interested. He said, "This game is not simple to be praised by fellow cultivator. Can fellow cultivator show it to me?"
Zhang Yan gladly agreed. He raised his finger and pointed. A pool of water appeared out of thin air. He then took out the chess pieces and the chessboard. After a brief explanation, he started playing chess with Feng Lan.
This game of chess did not require much skill. As long as one was a Daoist cultivator, they would be able to understand it the moment they started. The inner section especially tested the cultivator's understanding of the Daoist path. If the difference in cultivation was too great, they would not be able to play at the same place. Fortunately, in terms of Qigong cultivation, even if Feng Lan had not severed his past body, he was still in the Mortal Transformation Realm and could still be a worthy opponent.
After a game, Feng Lan's eyes were shining. In Path-Seeking Chess, the person who had a better understanding of himself would gain more. It was equivalent to combing through what one had learned. There was also an opponent to compete with, so it was easier to see the shortcomings that one had overlooked in the past. He had good insight and could naturally recognize the benefits of this game. He kept praising, "This game of chess is indeed worthy of being called Path-Seeking Chess."
Zhang Yan saw that not only did Feng Lan not feel tired, but he was even more energetic. He knew that this was because Feng Lan had a strong foundation. Since yesterday's discussion, he knew that the Green Jade Palace valued the Qi of Origin the most. They believed that it was the foundation of a person's Dao path and the source of all living things. Therefore, the disciples of the palace usually lived much longer than the cultivators in the outside world. This was not only because of their cultivation methods, but also because of external medicine.
For example, the Longevity Ganoderma Tea was an external medicine used to replenish one's Primordial Spirit after one's cultivation had reached the Upper Realm. Of course, because this tea was also extremely precious, not everyone could obtain it. It was one of the few things that could not be exchanged for with Karma points in the Qinghua Heaven.
After flying up the mountain for a day and a night, a floating world appeared above the clouds. A roaring river of ice rushed out from the edge of the giant mountain, bringing with it a huge amount of water, and fell down endlessly with a great momentum.
Zhang Yan lowered the chess stick in his hand and looked up. He had heard from Feng Lan that this was the place where the Lower Hall of the Green Jade Palace was stationed. It usually floated in the sky and did not have permission. Outsiders could not find their way up. Most of the disciples of the Green Jade Palace in the Qinghua Heaven cultivated here.
On the other hand, the true Azure Palace was where the True Yang cultivator cultivated, and it was located in a mysterious world that ordinary cultivators could not enter.
Similarly, the Enlightenment Cultivator's real body was in the Sky Beyond Heaven. Even if something happened, he would only send his doppelganger down.
Feng Lan saw that they had arrived at the Land Boundary and also put down the chess stick. However, he still had a feeling that he had not had enough. He raised his head and said, "I really learned a lot from playing chess with you. I'll ask you again next time."
Zhang Yan smiled and said, "You're welcome. I also learned a lot from this game."
The flying peak moved toward the depths of the land. After passing the glacier waterfall, it turned southeast and stopped in a valley full of maple leaves.
A light flew up from afar. A Deacon Taoist in a red Taoist robe came down and bowed respectfully. He said, "Zhenren Feng, Elder Peng is already waiting for you in the hall."
Feng Lan asked with concern, "Elder Peng has woken up?"
The Deacon Taoist said with some worry, "Elder Peng has taken a piece of Bright Jade Ointment. Today, he should not be afraid of the Devil Will coming out again."
Feng Lan was slightly relieved. He turned around and said, "Fellow Daoist Zhang, please follow me."
Zhang Yan followed him into the depths of the valley and saw that the layout here was similar to that of the Yin God's Spirit Cave. The surroundings were engraved with talismans and there were restrictions everywhere. At the end of the valley, there was a cave that was chiseled on the mountain wall. At this moment, the two stone doors were opened, and one could see that there were pearls on both sides of the corridor behind it, illuminating the passageway, extending all the way inside.
The Deacon Taoist walked in first, and Zhang Yan and Feng Lan followed. The cave corridor was extremely complicated, and there were countless restrictions. Obviously, they had put a lot of effort into building it. After walking for a full hour, the three of them Just now saw Elder Peng's real face.
This Daoren Taoist was sitting cross-legged in front of the gold and copper wall. His hands and feet were shackled, and the other end was fastened to the pillar of the hall. His body was shriveled, and his eye sockets were deep. At first glance, he looked like a skeleton.
Elder Peng seemed to be in a daze. When he heard a voice, he forced himself to look up and said weakly, "Is this Fellow Daoist Zhang? Forgive me for not being able to get up to greet you. "
The Deacon Taoist explained, "Because Elder Peng is in a half-conscious state, he sometimes turns into a demon. In order to prevent the demon from using him to do harm to his fellow Daoists, every time he can make a decision, he will take the initiative to consume half of his Qi of Essence. In this way, the Devil Qi will not be able to cause trouble."
Zhang Yan nodded slightly. This Elder Peng was originally full of Qi of Essence, and his foundation was especially strong. Otherwise, even if he could be saved, he would never be able to recover from such a loss.
At this moment, Feng Lan was slightly nervous. He looked at Zhang Yan and said, "Fellow Daoist Zhang, do you have a solution?"
Zhang Yan did not answer. He used his mana, and there was light in his eyes. When he finished looking, he already had a plan in mind. He said, "I need to expel the Devil Qi for Elder Peng first. Can the two of you leave first?"
Feng Lan solemnly cupped his hands at him and said, "Then I will leave everything to you."
The Deacon Taoist handed over a talisman and said, "If you really feel that something is wrong, you can use this talisman to escape to a safe place."
Zhang Yan did not refuse this kind intention. After thanking him, he took it.
After the two of them left, the mansion door behind him closed with a rumble. Even the restriction was activated at the same time. This was not to guard against external enemies, but to prevent the demon from rising again if things did not go as planned. Elder Peng could not control the situation and the demon would rise up again.
Elder Peng tried his best to speak, "What does Fellow Daoist need Daoren to do?"
Zhang Yan said, "Elder Peng, just do as you have done in the past."
Elder Peng tried his best to smile. Then, he closed his eyes and even blocked his own senses.
Zhang Yan subconsciously nodded. This elder indicated that he would not pry into his supernatural powers. However, his Devil Qi Expelling Technique was not something that could be detected by anyone other than him. Even if someone saw it, he would not be able to learn it no matter what.
With a thought, a Devil Shadow appeared behind him. It paused for a moment and sucked forcefully in front of it. A black gas was pulled out from the bloated elder's body and fell into the Devil Shadow's mouth. The black line became thinner and thinner, and finally disappeared.
When Zhang Yan saw this, he dispersed his mana and the Devil Shadow also disappeared. However, he knew that there was a trace of turbid gas in Elder Peng's Dharmakaya that had not come out. It was closely connected to Elder Peng's Essence Qi. If he forcefully swallowed it, he might kill it as well. Hence, this could only solve the problem in front of him. However, he was already prepared for this and knew how to solve it. As for this time, it would be fine as long as he reached this step.
At this moment, Elder Peng's originally shriveled body gradually filled up. Very quickly, he turned from a shriveled and skinny old man into a middle-aged Daoist with a red face and a black beard. He laughed loudly and his voice was loud and clear. He looked at his body and was very satisfied. He sat on the praying mat and cupped his hands together. He said, "Fellow Daoist, thank you for removing this Devil Qi for me."
Zhang Yan smiled faintly and shook his head. "I only temporarily suppressed the Devil Qi in your body. However, this can only last for a dozen years at most. When the time comes, you will need to perform another spell."
Elder Peng looked at him deeply and said, "That's right. The turbid gas has already taken root in my body. However, since you are here, you must have a way to get rid of it. I wonder if you can tell me?"
Zhang Yan smiled and said, "There's nothing wrong with that. As long as we kill this devil that releases the turbid gas, it will be completely eradicated."
Elder Peng frowned and said, "So, you are going to send someone to the Spirit Cave of the Yin God?"
Zhang Yan smiled and said, "I am Just Now Returning from there."
Elder Peng's eyes involuntarily narrowed. He had been half-conscious earlier and only vaguely knew that Zhang Yan would invite an expert to help him get rid of the Devil's Qi, but he did not know Zhang Yan's specific identity. It was not easy for Zhang Yan to be able to enter the Devil's Lair freely. Back then, Elder Peng had also entered the Devil's Lair, so he knew how terrifying that realm was.
He was no longer as careless as before. Instead, he revealed a cautious expression and said bluntly, "I don't care what Daoist Master Feng used to invite Fellow Daoist here. As long as Fellow Daoist can kill this devil, I have a gift to thank you."
Zhang Yan smiled and said, "I heard that your sect's external tonic medicine is very good."
Elder Peng was stunned and immediately understood that Zhang Yan had his eyes on the Longevity Ganoderma Tea and Bright Jade Ointment. Without hesitation, he immediately nodded and said, "Alright, as long as you can do this, I can make the decision to give them to you."
The reason why he agreed to it so easily was that the planting and cultivation methods of these two items were not secrets. Even if he gave them away, there was no harm in giving them away. These external medicines could only be maximized when they were compatible with the cultivation methods of Green Jade Palace. Even if the cultivators outside the sect obtained them, they could only use them as ordinary external elixirs to strengthen one's vitality.
However, he didn't know that Zhang Yan already had the Nine Sutras. After a discussion with Feng Lan, he already knew some basic knowledge. In addition, Just Now, Zhang Yan was helping him to remove the Devil Poison, so he also had some clues about the key points. If he were to explore for a period of time, it wouldn't be difficult for him to derive a method to strengthen vitality. Although it might not be better than Green Jade Palace's method, Zhang Yan's cultivation was still improving. He might not be as good now, but it was hard to say in the future.
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