In the Xuan Hong Heaven, in a cave filled with mist, He Xianyin was playing chess with a Spiritual Master named Guan. The game they were playing was originally the most popular game in the Great Chen Heaven, Dao Seeking Chess.
Ever since Zhang Yan and Feng Lan had played a game of Seeking the Truth Chess, the latter had been admiring the game and had been looking for people to practice with in the following days. All those that had come into contact with him felt that the Go was worthy of its name of seeking the Dao, and it was extremely beneficial to one's own cultivation. Even some cultivators of the lower generation were able to obtain a few pieces of the Go. Moreover, it displayed the elegance of a cultivator even more than directly battling others. Thus, the Go was spread throughout the universe at an extremely fast speed.
Although few people came to visit the Xuan Hong Heaven, many cultivators left. After playing a few times, they felt the benefits of this game and brought it back to the Inner Realm. Right now, everyone in the Luo Mountain Temple, from the powerful cultivators to the ordinary disciples, aside from cultivating, spent most of their free time playing chess.
Spiritual Master Guan's cultivation was low, and he lost another game. He couldn't help but sigh. "I've played against Spiritual Master several times, but I've lost nine times out of ten."
He was exaggerating. In fact, he could win two or three times out of ten games.
In reality, He Xianyin was a great cultivator who could sever the past and the future in three thousand years. Based on the difference in cultivation between them, it was reasonable to say that he could win once by luck. But in reality, he could always find a flaw. This meant that He Xianyin's cultivation foundation was not very solid, and his mana was not very pure.
He guessed that this might be because He Xianyin had been too eager to improve in her cultivation in the past. However, he could also feel that these holes were gradually closing up as they continued to play.
However, he was also worried. Dao Seeking Chess was a way to examine and refine one's dao path. Any flaws in one's heart could be gradually eliminated during the game, but a dao foundation that had already been built was not so easy to rebuild. Perhaps he could make up for some flaws in some areas, but it wouldn't solve the root of the problem.
Spiritual Master Guan looked at the other side and saw that his fellow sect member was calm, as if nothing could disturb him. He couldn't help but stroke his long beard and thought, "I hope I'm just worrying too much."
Currently, He Xianyin was the only almighty in the Luo Mountain Monastery who had reached the 3rd Tier of Mortal Transformation after the Heavenly Lord. He did not wish for anything to happen to her.
He Xianyin waved his sleeves and messed up the chess pieces on the chessboard. He raised his head and asked: "Does Zhenren Guan have the energy to play another round?"
Zhenren Guan gripped the chessboard in his hand and laughed heartily, "Although my skill is not as good as Zhenren He's, I can reluctantly keep you company. These few games are not difficult for me."
He Xianyin said, "That's good, this time it's my turn to make the first move." He held the stick and lightly moved forward.
Spiritual Master Guan's expression suddenly became solemn.
However, this time, the two of them had only fought for a few rounds when they felt a vast and vast aura suddenly descend, then spread throughout the entire domain.
Both of them raised their heads at the same time and looked outside.
Enlightened Master Guan exclaimed, "Eh, this aura, could it be that Priest Zhang?"
He Xianyin frowned slightly, but soon relaxed and returned to the calm expression he had Just Now.
Enlightened Master Guan lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then said: "I heard that this person is quite famous in the Yu Huan Heavens, but I wonder why he has come this time."
He Xianyin faintly said: "There's no need to pay too much attention to him. When this person came that year, he only caused some ripples. It was the same yesterday, and today will not be an exception. Enlightened Master Guan, it's your turn."
Enlightened Master Guan nodded and looked at the chessboard for a moment, then the chessboard in his hand moved down again.
Following the arrival of Zhang Yan's majestic aura, not only them, but all the profound cultivators in this domain all sensed it.
At this moment, Taoist Bai was cultivating in the cave abode. Disturbed, he had no choice but to withdraw from his meditation. After a brief analysis, he also knew who the person was. He couldn't help but ponder: "This person has not been heard of for more than a hundred years. I heard that he went to the Yin God Spiritual Cave. Why is he here at this time?"
Although Zhang Yan had left back then, the Luo Mountain Monastery did not give up on him. It was just that in the past hundred years, he did not make any moves, so the monastery was at ease. There were even some optimistic people who thought that he had given up on obtaining the Mystic Stones.
Taoist Bai pondered for a long time, then released his divine will. After a moment, Enlightened Master Gong's divine will arrived. He said: "Enlightened Master Gong, that Priest Zhang is back again. Could it be that he still hasn't given up on the Mystic Stones?"
Enlightened Master Gong sneered and said: "So what if he doesn't give up? He's alone, no matter how high his cultivation is, do you think he can fight against the Xuanhong Heaven domain?"
Until now, they still did not know that many powerful cultivators had arrived outside the Xuanhong Heaven domain. This was because Elder Peng deliberately hid it, causing Green Jade Palace and the cultivators from the other domains to land in the half-world. Not a single bit of aura leaked out. Not only that, even the Heavenly Secrets were concealed.
Elder Peng did this because he predicted that there would be a fierce battle. However, if Xuanhong Heaven and the others felt that they could not fight back, they might withdraw a portion of their people in advance. Because of the restrictive formation in this domain, Xuanhong Heaven and the other heavens could not travel normally. It was also impossible for Green Jade Palace to leave many people here. If Zhang Yan came back after the limelight was over, it would be a huge problem. Therefore, he wanted to settle everything in one go.
Enlightened Master Bai reminded: "We still need to be cautious. It would be fine if it was something else, but without some support, why would he come back?"
Enlightened Master Gong said: "I heard that this person saved the Milky Lake Sect from the Ruined Lands and purposely befriended Tanbo Sect. How laughable. Does he think that he can shake my position as a righteous sect with just these two side sects?"
Enlightened Master Bai suddenly thought of something. He looked up and said: "Enlightened Master Gong, could this person be coming for you?"
Enlightened Master Gong was startled. His expression changed slightly as he realized that it was not impossible.
Back when Ju Rong had fought with Zhang Yan, he had leaked quite a bit of information. If this matter was done carefully, it would not be difficult to find out that he was the one behind it. He also began to be suspicious. "Could it be that they are targeting me?"
However, he was confident that he had Mount Luo Monastery as his backing, so he was not afraid that Zhang Yan could do anything to him.
Enlightened Master Bai thought for a moment and said: "Let's follow the old rules. Let Enlightened Master Wan go greet him and find out why he is here."
Enlightened Master Gong said: "Alright, let's do it this way."
Most of the Enlightened Masters in Mount Luo Monastery had the same reaction. They were wary and repulsed by Zhang Yan, but they did not think that he could do anything. After all, he was an outsider with no foundation in the Remnant Heavens. Mount Luo Monastery had been stable for millions of years, and no one had ever been able to shake it.
Inside the Divine Hiding Cave, Enlightened Master Wan who was guarding the mystic stones quickly received the news. Although he was unwilling, Enlightened Master Gong and Enlightened Master Bai had given the order in the name of the monastery. He could not refuse and could only agree.
At this moment, he suddenly felt an aura coming from outside. His heart moved and he walked out. He saw a Daoist standing there with his back facing him. He cupped his hands and said, "Why is Daoist Song here?"
Enlightened Master Song did not answer immediately. Instead, he said mockingly: "I knew that after that person came, that group would come looking for you again."
Enlightened Master Wan was slightly embarrassed.
Enlightened Master Song said: "Recently, I wanted to be a guest in a fellow Daoist's cave abode from outside the realm. I don't know when he will be back. After thinking about it, only Enlightened Master Wan and I have some friendship, so I came to greet you."
Enlightened Master Wan greeted: "Then I wish Enlightened Master a smooth journey."
He sighed secretly. It was normal for cultivators to come and go. However, Enlightened Master Song was leaving at this time. No matter how he looked at it, he was just trying to avoid the dispute in front of him.
Enlightened Master Song did not speak again. After returning the greeting, he flew into the sky and left. He had always been very accurate in looking at the situation, and he did not think that Zhang Yan was easy to deal with like the others. However, he did not want to walk together with those who were blinded by greed, so he simply did not see it.
More than ten years after the aura from outside the realm descended, there was finally a day when there was a loud bang, as if the world was turning upside down.
Enlightened Master Wan knew that the person had arrived, so he hurriedly came out of the cave abode. When he arrived in the sky, he looked up and saw that a gap had suddenly split open in the sky. A majestic beam of clear light shone down, and then a young Daoist on a Black Tortoise, his sleeves fluttering, came from outside the void.
He went up and greeted: "Enlightened Master Zhang, I greet you."
Zhang Yan smiled slightly and also returned the greeting, saying: "Enlightened Master Wan, I trust you have been well since we last met."
Enlightened Master Wan said: "I wonder why Fellow Daoist has come to my realm today?"
Zhang Yan did not hide anything, and said bluntly: "Naturally I have come to take the profound stone that Patriarch left here."
Enlightened Master Wan was stunned at first, then shocked. He was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "I wonder if Fellow Daoist has killed that vicious demon in Mount Cleyan?"
Zhang Yan: "I have not."
Enlightened Master Wan raised his head and said seriously: "Fellow Daoist Zhang, since you have not completed the previous agreement, how can we hand over that divine object to Fellow Daoist? This is unreasonable."
Zhang Yan smiled. That day, he sensed that Mount Luo Monastery was hiding something from him, so he only said that he was going there to investigate. As for the agreement, it was even less true. However, he did not argue with him, only saying: "I wonder if your monastery master is free right now?"
Enlightened Master Wan said in surprise: "Fellow Daoist wants to see my Sect Master?"
Zhang Yan nodded: "Precisely, I have something I need to discuss with your sect master face to face."
Enlightened Master Wan hesitated for a moment, then agreed: "Alright, I will report it on Fellow Daoist's behalf, but whether or not Sect Master will see me is not something I can know."
Zhang Yan took out a talisman from his sleeve, sent it forward, then floated away. He said: "Here is a letter, I'll have to trouble Enlightened Master Wan to deliver it to your sect master."
Enlightened Master Wan took it, stepped to the side, and said: "Then I ask Fellow Daoist to first rest in the pavilion. When there is a reply, I will come and inform you."
Zhang Yan said, "There's no need. I'll just wait here."
Enlightened Master Wan tried to persuade him a bit, but seeing that he was unmoved, he could only take his leave first.
Zhang Yan, on the other hand, stood on the back of the Black Tortoise with his sleeves behind his back, his expression calm. After waiting for an hour, a grand clear aura descended from the sky, landing not far in front of him. Then, the figure of a Daoist three thousand meters tall, shrouded in brilliant light, appeared.
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