Not long after Zhang Yan replied to the letter, he noticed three more aura fluctuations coming from the Mirror Lake.
He determined the source. Originally, only Xuan Che and Towering Sky were there, but this time, Ren Du, Yu Qiu, and Yu Lu were there as well. The Yao Han Ancestor was still excluded.
It was clear that because that existence had taken back an avatar, Jizhuang Daoren had decided to give up on the safe method and take a risk.
However, encouraging more people to search for the essence of fortune was not necessarily a better choice than before. This was because they would have to invest more energy to guard against their own people.
Just as he was paying attention, a figure appeared in the sky above Bu Xu. He looked over and saw that it was the Yao Han Ancestor. However, it was not a clone, but a wisp of will that had come.
The Yao Han Ancestor clasped his hands and said, "Right now, Ji Zhuang is doing his best to take care of the Inner Realm. He is guarding against those who have found the place where the essence of fortune is hidden. However, if he does this, not only will he feel uneasy, but he will also be unable to control all of you. If Fellow Cultivator Xuan Yuan acts now, I will act from the inside to stop him. "
After he finished speaking, he disappeared. It was clear that he didn't expect Zhang Yan to reply.
Zhang Yan's eyes lit up. In the past, when people came to the Mirror Lake, they had to send letters and they had to get permission from Jizhuang Daoren. However, now they dared to appear here. It was clear that Ji Zhuang was completely focused on searching for the essence of fortune and had no time to care about this matter. This was what the Yao Han Ancestor wanted to say.
With a wave of his sleeves, he wiped away the remnant Qi activity left behind by Patriarch Yao Han. Then, he began to ponder. Now that Daoist Ji Zhuang was showing signs of internal instability, it seemed that as long as he mobilized everyone to suppress the mirror lake, Daoist Ji Zhuang would have no choice but to retreat.
However, the feeling in his heart told him that this wasn't a good choice, and it might even cause the situation to become even worse. So, this method wasn't advisable.
Even if Towering Sky, Profound Che, and the others found the Essence of Creation, they might not necessarily hand it over to Ji Zhuang. Instead, they might use it for their own use. However, there was always a chance. Therefore, if they didn't attack the Mirror Lake, they could only attack the younger generation.
If it was in the past, he could defeat the five of them with his Fa Li, but he couldn't suppress their Fa Li ripples.
But things were different now. Recently, as his body of Qi and strength became more and more compatible, they could push each other, which led to the improvement of his martial arts. His sensing ability was even better than before. He was confident that the moment this person discovered the essence of creation, he could intervene before Daoist Ji Zhuang. This way, this person would not be able to accomplish anything.
However, he didn't think that this would solve the problem once and for all. Things could change at any time, and nothing was completely within his expectations. In particular, the premonition in his heart that something big was about to happen had not subsided. Therefore, he had to be prepared to deal with any unexpected changes that could happen at any time.
The Essence of Creation was not easy to find. Soon, three years had passed. Whether it was Bu Xutian's side or the Mirror Lake, there was nothing. During this time, Zhang Yan received letters from Dan Yi and the others. They said that the Extraterritorial Demons, Connate Demons, and Heartless Daoists wanted to send their disciples to discuss the Human Dao with the Zhou Huanyuan Jade after seeing the Magical Battle Conference. When he asked for his opinion, Zhang Yan replied that he wouldn't interfere in this matter and let them decide for themselves.
In the Mirror Lake, Jizhuang Daoren sat quietly on the high platform. He let the Fa Li ripple in the silence, looking for the location of the Essence of Creation. In the silence, he heard an inexplicable shout.
"Are you all looking for me?"
Jizhuang Daoren opened his eyes and saw a skinny Daoist standing there. He recognized the other's identity at a glance. He didn't expect that the other would take the initiative to come to him. He didn't know how the other knew his intention, but this was good. He didn't have to waste any more effort.
The only pity was that the figure in front of him was formed by the other's Qi dynamic. He couldn't find the other's location.
He said in a deep voice, "Yes."
The Daoist looked at him and said, "What are you looking for me for?"
Jizhuang Daoren said sincerely, "I need to find something. It's difficult for me to find it with my own strength. I need your help. Therefore, I would like to invite you to my Mirror Lake. In this way, you can avoid the pursuit of that person and help me find the thing. Isn't it a win-win situation?"
The Daoist didn't speak for a long time. After a while, he said, "How do you prove that this is true?"
Jizhuang Daoren said, "You should know that if you die or get swallowed by that person, it won't be good for me. I will protect you no matter what."
The Daoist sneered, "But you can also suppress me."
Jizhuang Daoren frowned. That person was just a mental projection. He had never talked to them. He didn't need these things. He only needed to swallow everything. However, this split was different. It was obvious that he was born with his own mental projection. His behavior was more like a normal cultivator.
With a sudden thought, he took out the Qi activity that he had collected last time and displayed it in front of them. He said, "I purposely traced the traces of your Qi activity. If it wasn't for this, why would I waste so much effort?"
The Daoist asked, "What are you looking for?"
Jizhuang Daoren said, "This is an important thing. I can only tell you now if you come."
The split looked at him for a moment and said, "I don't believe you." After saying this, he turned around and disappeared without a trace.
Daoist Ji Zhuang frowned, but soon relaxed. He was not disappointed, because he could tell that even though that person said he did not believe him, in reality, he already had the intention to seek protection. If he did not have that intention, there was no need for him to come here to meet him.
Originally, the two clones could share the pressure. But now that he was alone, he definitely wouldn't be able to hide for long. The best choice was to hide in the land of creation. That way, not only could he seize the essence of creation, but he could also avoid the pursuit of the original master.
But now it seemed that the person hadn't been forced into a desperate situation. He believed that when the person was driven into a dead end, he would come looking for him again.
In a flash, another two years had passed.
On this day, Sima Quan came to Xuanyuan Heaven with the guidance of the talisman and was quickly led into the hall. When he saw Zhang Yan, he cupped his hands and said, "Greetings, Palace Master Zhang."
Zhang Yan nodded and said, "Fellow Daoist Sima, you don't have to be so courteous. Sect Master Yuwen has already told you that since your Netherworld Spring Sect has ascended to the Upper Realm, you should go and pay a visit. However, although the other side is your sect's Upper Realm, it might not be safe. You should be careful."
Sima Quan said, "Sima Quan has already been instructed by the sect master to give me the talisman. If necessary, I can act on behalf of the sect master."
Zhang Yan nodded slightly. With a thought, a golden talisman floated down. He said, "With this golden talisman, you can open the Gate of the Two Worlds."
Sima Quan received the golden talisman, cupped his hands to express his thanks, and left.
When he came to a secluded place, he threw the golden talisman. In an instant, a spiritual light screen unfolded in front of him. Just Now, as he approached the Gate of the Two Worlds, he felt an inexplicable palpitation in his heart. His expression darkened. He tried to calculate, but he could only feel chaos.
He pondered for a long time and sat down cross-legged in front of the door. After a while, a figure that looked exactly like him walked out of his body and into the Gate of the Two Worlds.
As he passed through, Sima Quan felt a wave of absent-mindedness. He suddenly woke up and found himself standing in front of an inn. A dim lantern swayed gently under the eaves.
At this moment, he felt that his body was incomparably heavy. He raised his hands and feet to take a look, and was slightly surprised.
Ever since he had cultivated the Extraterrestrial Devil, he had abandoned his physical body. His body could be said to be invisible and intangible. Even if he manifested it, it was because he had done so intentionally. However, at this moment, he had returned to a body of flesh and blood, and he could not feel the slightest trace of magic power in his body.
Could it be that this was an illusion?
Logically speaking, any illusion in the world would have little effect on the Extraterrestrial Devil. This was because the Extraterrestrial Devil was originally manifested when the impure Qi invaded the human mind. It was not a living creature, unless it encountered the mirage created by Xue Dingyuan. As it had already developed its own world, as long as one had self-awareness, one would be controlled by it.
However, considering that this was the Netherworld Spring Sect's Upper Realm, this might be a trick left behind by Ancestral Master Ling You. In that case, it was reasonable for him to be controlled.
He touched his sleeve and opened it to take a look. Some of the things he'd brought with him this time were still there, but some were gone. At this moment, he felt slightly thirsty, and he'd never experienced such a feeling since he'd attained the Dao.
He looked into the inn. Under the dim light, he could see that there were tables and chairs inside, but at this moment, it was empty. There was only the creaking sound of the old door when it was blown by the wind. When he turned his head to take a look, he saw that the inn was actually standing on a desolate hill. There were only some withered trees and weeds in the surroundings. Shadows flickered, and it was eerie and strange. There was not a trace of human presence.
He thought for a moment and walked in. He found a guest room, pushed the door open, and sat cross-legged on the bed. After a while, he realized that he seemed to have forgotten something. After checking, he found that his memory and senses were rapidly declining. This should be the effect of this body.
He silently calculated, and all the scenes that he had seen just now appeared in his mind. From small grains of sand and dust, to large mountains, trees, and stones, everything appeared. However, many of these scenes were becoming blurred, and there was a tendency to gradually expand. If this continued, it would not take long for his spirit and body to completely return to an ordinary person. After that, he might even forget his identity and the purpose of coming here.
He took out the Sect Master Seal given to him by Yuwen Hongyang and raised it slightly. At this moment, this thing looked like a simple golden seal, and there was nothing mysterious on it.
After thinking for a while, he put the seal back, and then took out a mask with a strange smiling face. It was said that this was passed down by Ancestral Master Ling You. He hesitated for a moment, and then put it on his face.
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