From this, Zhang Yan could tell that the Demons and Devils weren't willing to just sit around and wait. Not only were they paying attention to what was happening outside, but they were also occasionally resorting to some sort of countermeasure. Things weren't going smoothly, and he had to be careful of them continuing to cause trouble in the shadows.
He had been cautious this time, and had been able to detect it ahead of time. But if it happened again, he might not be able to avoid it.
Now that he thought about it, if he hadn't been able to detect it, it wouldn't have been just the Mountain and Sea Realm that would have been exposed. He might have even been exposed to places he had been to, such as Dan Yi's Nameless Realm, or the hiding place of Mo Cang and the others.
But now that he had detected it, he wasn't going to let them have their way.
He looked at the broken pieces of wood. They had been delivered to him, and he wasn't going to refuse them. He was going to figure out a way to make use of them.
With a thought, he appeared in the middle of a Desolate World. He tossed out the Unfettered Wood, which floated in front of him.
Just Now, although he had discovered some problems with it, he couldn't guarantee that it wasn't a trap within a trap. He still needed to be careful. After all, he was only an incarnation, and there were some things that he might not be able to see through. Furthermore, this place had nothing to do with where he had been before, so even if the Demons and Devils found this place, they wouldn't be able to do anything.
Only by severing the connection between the Unfettered Wood and Bu Xutian would he be able to use it. The best way to do that would be to send it into the Elephant Dragon Gold Furnace and refine it into a magical item. Then it would be useless, as it would become something else, and the Karma of the past would be severed.
However, the furnace was still in the hands of Dan Yi and Mo Cang. He would have to wait until they finished refining it before he could take it back. Based on his calculations, it wouldn't take many years, and he should be able to make it in time.
After thinking about it for a moment, he sat down.
Inside of Bu Xutian, several consciousnesses were communicating with each other.
"The Unfettered Wood wasn't taken to the place it was supposed to go. It's just been left somewhere. It seems our plan has been seen through."
"It's a small change, but it won't affect the overall situation. The restrictive spell formation is about to be undone, and it won't be long before we leave. When the time comes, we can resolve the Karma."
"If the Human Dao doesn't perish, then it would be difficult for me to become the ruler of this world. Now that the opportunity is before me, I can replace it."
After exchanging a few more words, the several consciousnesses quickly dispersed.
In the Mountain and Sea Realm, the Jade Kun, Ying Gui, had already arrived at the Realm Gate on Zhang Yan's orders. However, he did not enter the Realm Gate. Instead, just like in the Xuanhong Heaven, he created a half-world for himself to reside in.
Ying Gui sensed it and leaped up from the Void Sea. It circled around the Kun in an extremely intimate manner. Its body was huge, but in front of the Kun, it was like a child.
Four beams of clear light flashed in front of the World Gate as Sect Leader Qin led Meng Zhide, Qi Yuntian, and Shen Baishuang out of the Mountain and Sea Realm and into this half-world.
Shen Baishuang looked at Yu Kun and said, "The cave abode left behind by the patriarch is in this fellow Daoist's body?"
Sect Leader Qin looked at the Kun and said slowly, "This is not only the cave abode of the patriarch, but also a place where the disciples of our Qincang hide from the tribulation."
He had already informed the Reverend Mortal Metamorphosis of what Zhang Yan had told him. However, that was all. Because this matter was too important, it was not appropriate to spread the news before the preparations were completed.
Sect Leader Qin ordered the three of them to stay here while he went forward. He cupped his hands and said, "Greetings, Fellow Daoist Ying Zhao."
Ying Zhao pacified Ying Gui, who was playing around, and replied in a serious tone, "Greetings, Sect Leader Qincang. The Xuanyuan Exalted has already given me instructions. I will need to listen to the arrangements of the Exalted Ones."
Sect Leader Qin said, "Please open the door, Fellow Daoist. These disciples and I would like to enter the cave abode of the patriarch to take a look."
Yu Kun agreed. A ray of spiritual light was released from his body, and a rainbow road was instantly laid out.
Sect Leader Qin waved his horsetail whisk and stepped on the rainbow light with the three of them. After a short while, they appeared in a vast sky region. There were floating cliffs everywhere, and clouds and mist shrouded the place. Spiritual vigor flowed like light.
He looked at the scenery in front of him and said, "Hall Master Du Zhen once said that this place is mystical. Everyone has their own opportunities. If we were to stay together, we would be hindering each other. Let's split up."
The three of them cupped their hands and went their separate ways.
After Shen Baishuang bid farewell to the others, he randomly chose a direction and walked. However, after a few steps, he could not feel the aura of the others. However, with this thought in his mind, he faintly felt something and instantly understood. There was nothing fixed here, and there was no direction or distance. As long as there was a thought in his mind, all kinds of things would appear at will.
Since that was the case, he did not think too much about it. He just wanted to find a place that would be helpful to his cultivation.
In an instant, the scenery outside changed. The original hazy image became clear. Not far away, there was a tall yellow cliff. The clouds above were dyed gold, and the water at the bottom was emerald blue. Although it was ethereal, it did not lose its magnificence.
In a flash, he had already entered an empty cave in the cliff. The surrounding copper shelves in the cave were filled with ancient books and jade scrolls. He walked to the side and randomly picked up a scroll to open. He realized that it recorded secret techniques that he had never seen before. From the looks of it, the original techniques of Qincang School were of the same origin. It was not difficult to understand.
He raised his head again and saw that all the items placed here were similar to him.
However, after thinking about it, he only stood at the same spot and did not go to other places to look.
As the person who guarded the Golden Pavilion, he was very clear that sometimes knowing too much might not be a good thing. It was very likely to cause one to be at a loss of what to do. If one were to be greedy and seek perfection, it would instead disturb one's own cultivation.
As soon as he thought of this, 99% of the books that he had seen before were gone. Only a few books were left on the shelves.
Seeing this scene, he immediately understood that this was not only an opportunity, but also a test of the heart. If he had any wild thoughts just now, he might have sunk into it and dragged down his cultivation.
However, his will was strong and there was no lingering fear in his heart. He was calm. He randomly found an empty space to sit down and tried to understand the secret techniques recorded in the jade scrolls.
At the same time, the people who entered the cave residence this time also found their own fates and stopped to cultivate.
Although there was no one in charge of the Qincang School, when they came out, the daily affairs had already been taken care of, so there was no chaos.
Zhang Yan's incarnation stayed in the Deserted World for ten years. Until one day, he suddenly felt something and saw a stream of light. The Elephant Dragon Golden Furnace flew over and landed at his feet. He knew that Dan Yi and the others had finished using it and sent it back to him.
He thought for a while. This item was originally a miracle of creation. If he changed it and used it purely as a treasure, it would be a waste of such a miracle. He should bring out its true nature.
There were three great heaven-supporting trees in Bushu Heaven, Wujiu, Wuwang, and Wuji. They each had their own uses.
The Guiltless Wood was able to harmonize the spiritual vigor, and it could make all living things flow smoothly. The ancient cultivators all liked to break off a branch and store it in their cave abode. After refining this item, they could even place it in the sea of vitality to make the circulation of vitality smoother.
The Wuwang Wood could calm the heart and mind, suppress the demons in one's heart, and prevent evil. If a True Yang cultivator could not use the Heartless Technique, he only needed to take a piece and refine it to calm his chaotic thoughts. It was also very useful for incarnations.
As for the Unfettered Wood, it was known to be unaffected by external causes and could avoid all techniques. If a cultivator obtained it, he could use it as a house and travel anywhere he wanted. He would not be suppressed and restrained. Among the three trees, the Unfettered Wood did not have a fixed residence. It could suddenly enter the sky and suddenly enter the ground. That was how it was able to avoid being destroyed early. It was only when it was taken care of that it stopped running around.
However, under the great change of the sky, it was difficult to escape.
From Zhang Yan's point of view, no matter what you are, as long as you exist in this world, you must be bound by the laws of the world. As long as you enjoy great benefits, there will be a tribulation. You can either face it head-on or find a way to eliminate it. How could you avoid it every time?
The Unfettered Wood did not actually avoid the tribulation. It merely delayed it.
However, with the accumulation of cause and effect, it would eventually come true.
For example, True Yang cultivators also had internal conflicts. This was actually a way to follow the laws of the world and protect oneself.
Of course, if you had enough strength to resist the tribulation or had a way to avoid it, then you wouldn't have to care about this. However, most cultivators didn't have this ability.
The tree had been able to escape the change in Bu Xu's world, but this was not necessarily a bad thing for it. If it had not experienced this, with its actions and the countless karmic entanglements, it would have blocked all its paths to survival. It would have died, but now there was still a remnant of it left.
After thinking about it, he decided not to make too many changes. It was best to chisel it into a Spirit Boat.
In fact, he had an advantage here. There were many discussions about how to refine this item. These were all recorded in ancient books, and there were many detailed steps.
Since there was wisdom from the predecessors, there was no need for him to make further deductions. He only needed to make some slight changes. Because he couldn't obtain some of the precious materials in Bushu Heaven, he could only replace them with suitable materials. Although the effect would be reduced, there was nothing he could do about it.
However, just as he was about to start refining it, he paused and smiled. "So you're not being honest. Since there are still some here, I'll use it."
However, he noticed that there was still a small amount of mystical qi left in the Elephant Dragon Golden Furnace. It should have been extra when refining the golden lotus last time and it had secretly taken it.
This thing was a good thing. True Yang cultivators had the ability to achieve anything they wanted. However, the items in Bu Xu Heaven might not be able to be completely restored, but with this strange Qi, they could be restored to their original state. This way, he would be able to find the precious materials that he lacked.
The Elephant Dragon Golden Furnace sent a thought to him, seemingly very unwilling.
Zhang Yan smiled and said, "This time, I'm borrowing it from you. Don't be anxious. If you survive this calamity, I'll naturally find something good for you in the future. Furthermore, you and I can be considered to be in the same boat. If we fail to vanquish the demons this time, in the end, we'll just be benefiting this generation."
Although the Elephant Dragon Golden Furnace was still a little reluctant, it could still distinguish the pros and cons. As soon as the furnace lid was opened, it released all the remaining mystical qi.
Zhang Yan smiled. With a thought, all the remnants of the Unfettered Wood were thrown into the furnace.
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