In front of the Mysterious Water True Palace, bamboos brushed the clouds, pine and cypress trees supported the sun, a cool and gentle breeze came and went, thousands of lights flowed in the blue sky, the colors intertwined, the bright ripples of the rainbow, in the middle of the cool water surface, there was a spring slowly rising up, flowing up to the sky, like a jade dragon spitting water, it bloomed with auspicious light, only three feet high, a few auspicious clouds piled up at the end of the water.
Qi Yuntian sat on it, wearing a pure yang scarf and a feather cloak. The corners of his clothes fluttered freely in the wind. One of his hands was pressing on the empty space, and as his hand moved, the lake and sea seemed to be breathing, moving up and down, up and down.
Fan Changqing stood at a distance, not daring to disturb him.
After a while, Qi Yuntian withdrew his hand, dispelled the spell, and calmed the water. He then turned around and smiled, "Junior Brother Fan, how was your trip?"
Compared to twenty years ago, his temperament was more serious. When he looked over, it was like the mountains were moving together, looking down at the common people. Although Fan Changqing could see him from time to time, his breath was slightly stagnant. He cupped his hands and said, "As Senior Brother expected, Junior Brother Zhang really succeeded in concocting medicine and achieved Jindan."
Qi Yuntian nodded slightly, and a deep brilliance appeared in his eyes, "Did you see clearly, what grade of Junior Brother Zhang Yan's Dan?"
Fan Changqing replied cautiously, "In Junior Brother's opinion, Junior Brother Zhang's Dan should be above the sixth grade, no higher than the fourth grade, but …"
Qi Yuntian said with a smile, "But what?"
A smile also appeared on Fan Changqing's chubby face as he said, "Junior Brother Zhang always does unexpected things and cannot be judged by common sense. Therefore, what I saw might not be true."
Qi Yuntian revealed a look of deep thought, and Fan Changqing looked at his expression, and carefully added, "Senior Brother, Junior Brother thinks that people like Junior Brother Zhang are somewhat similar to Junior Brother Ning. They are ambitious, but they know how to hide their sharpness, and plan before making a move. So we can only let them go, and not control them. "
Qi Yuntian laughed out loud, and shook his sleeves, "Junior Brother Fan is right. Junior Brother Zhang must have his own considerations. Since he has great ambitions, why should we restrict him? Moreover, I also want to see exactly how far he can go. "
Fan Changqing heaved a sigh of relief. For many years, he had been roaming around the sect on behalf of Qi Yuntian, winning over people's hearts. With his foresight, he could tell that Zhang Yan was extraordinary and could not be treated lightly. Therefore, Qi Yuntian wanted to keep Zhang Yan by his side and manipulate him like a chess piece. This was disadvantageous to both sides, but from the looks of it, Qi Yuntian was indeed worthy of being the third generation disciple. He was magnanimous, able to restrain himself and was not narrow-minded at all.
He hesitated for a moment, then said, "When I came here, Junior Brother. I heard news from the aristocratic families that they're going to hold some Pill Grading Assembly … "
Qi Yuntian pondered for a moment. He said nonchalantly, "The general trend is with me. Even if there are occasional waves, so what? Don't worry about it. Let them be. "
Fan Changqing nodded and said no more.
In just a few days, the news that the twelve houses wanted to hold the Pill Grading Assembly, led by Lady Zheng, spread throughout the sect. The disciples discussed the matter and were all excited. However, those with eyes could see why the aristocratic families did this. The strange thing was that the master and disciple did not say anything about it, and no one came out to stop them. It was as if they were letting them do what they wanted.
This way, the assembly naturally went smoothly. In less than half a month, the date was set.
At this time, an invitation for the Pill Grading Assembly was sent to Zhang Yan. He took the letter and read it. His eyes flashed. As a direct disciple, how could he not go to the Pill Grading Assembly? The aristocratic families had specially sent this invitation letter to put him in the open. If he didn't go, his reputation would definitely take a huge hit, and he would suffer a disastrous decline.
He could not help but laugh and throw the letter to the side.
At this time, there was a ripple in the small mirror beside him, and a voice said, "Master, there are two elders from Shangming Temple outside the door."
Zhang Yan looked and saw two white-haired, sage-like Daoren people in the mirror. He realized that they were actually familiar people. He thought for a moment and said, "Please."
He stood up and took a step forward. From the twelfth floor of the palace, he went straight to the hall on the first floor and sat cross-legged on the jade couch.
Not long after, Shang Shang brought the two elders in. Zhang Yan did not get up, he smiled and cupped his fists, "So it's Elder Hu and Elder Huo. Both of you are not cultivating in Shangming Court, but have come to my residence. What brings you here?"
These two Taoists were Hu Zhi Li and Huo Zhi Qi. They had tried to threaten Zhang Yan on Bamboo Island, but their beards were cut off by his sword and they left in a sorry state. Now that they were here, they naturally didn't have any good expressions on their faces.
Although these two were only at the Mystic Light Realm, they had the identity of Shangming Temple's elders and the support behind them. Therefore, they were not afraid of Zhang Yan, who was at the Transformation Core Realm.
Huo Zhi Qi said with a cold expression, "Zhang Yan, we are here today on the orders of a senior brother in the sect to tell you that you cannot go to the Pill Grading Assembly."
Zhang Yan raised his eyebrows. Seeing the two's serious expressions, he found it funny and asked, "Why?"
Hu Zhili snorted and said mockingly, "Zhang Yan, don't think that we don't know that you are only a disciple who has formed a fifth or sixth grade core at most. If you go to the assembly, you will only bring shame to our sect. You might as well not go!"
Huo Zhi Qi did not wait for Zhang Yan to speak. He threw down a talisman and scolded, "Take this talisman to the Wild Dragon Swamp Shell Field and guard it for a few days. When the assembly closes, find a chance to come back. There will be benefits for you. Otherwise, someone will come to deal with you. At that time, it will not be up to you."
Zhang Yan smiled faintly and reached out, taking the talisman into his hand. Hu Zhili and Huo Zhi Qi looked at each other and were both proud. There were junior disciples in the sect who called Zhang Yan the number one direct disciple in a hundred years. In their eyes, what number one in a hundred years? Under this kind of pressure, wouldn't he still have to bow his head?
Who knew that in the next moment, their expressions would change. They saw the talisman turn into fine powder that flowed through the gaps between Zhang Yan's fingers and sprinkled on the ground. They heard him say coldly, "The two of you are just Elders of Shangming Hall. You have cultivated for hundreds of years, but you are only at the Mystic Light Realm. You are just sitting there, eating and waiting to die. How can you have the power to control me? Get out! "
He waved his sleeve and a gust of wind instantly blew in the main hall. The two of them did not expect Zhang Yan to turn hostile just like that. They were instantly shocked and wanted to say something. However, they suddenly felt their vision go black and they lost consciousness.
When they woke up again, they realized that they were lying at the bottom of Zhao You Mountain. Their hair was messy and their clothes were in tatters. They looked like beggars.
The two of them crawled up while trembling and said in a loud voice toward Zhao You Mountain, "Zhang Yan, we will tell you the truth. Even if you want to go to the Elixir Gathering, you might not be able to leave the mountain."
When these words were said, a breeze suddenly swept through the sky. The two of them jumped in fright. They thought that Zhang Yan was going to attack again and hurriedly rode on their Mystic Light, covering their heads and scurrying away.
Liu Yanyi, who was standing in the clouds, smiled lightly and returned to the main hall. She said, "Teacher, those two old things have left. However, from what they said, it seems that they have a backup plan. "
Zhang Yan smiled and said, "You do not need to care about this matter. Teacher has his own plans. You may leave."
Liu Yanyi bowed and retreated.
Zhang Yan returned to the main residence. He closed his eyes and went to meditate.
Half a month passed like this, but the Zhao You Heavenly Lake was still calm and nothing strange happened.
However, on the day of the Pill Grading Assembly, two young Daoists came to the mountain gate of the Zhao You Heavenly Lake. They sat on the mountain peak and did not say a word. They only looked at the mountain gate of the heavenly lake.
One of them was wearing a crown of stars and wearing a feather robe. There was a White Feather Flying Hawk at his feet. Zhang Yan had seen this person before. It was Ren Mingyao, who had gone to the Southern Waves Swamp with him to exterminate demons. He was an in-name disciple under Meng Zhen.
The other person had a mediocre appearance. He wore a tall crown and wore a green Daoist robe. However, his eyes were unusually lively and full of splendor. It was hard to forget.
This time, they had been entrusted by a senior brother to come here to stop that Zhang Yan from going to the Pill Grading Assembly.
Actually, Hu Zhili and Huo Zhiqi could not see through the deeper meaning of this, but as disciples of the same master and disciple, how could they not understand?
No matter what grade Zhang Yan's pill was, whether it was high or low, if he appeared at the Pill Grading Assembly, he would either lose face or become famous. But no matter which result it was, it was not what that senior brother wanted to see.
When the two of them sat in the corner, they suddenly saw the water of the heavenly lake shake. The array door opened and a white mist rushed out, wanting to go to the mountain gate of the Qincang School.
Ren Mingyao's eyes narrowed. He knew that Zhang Yan had come out. He immediately shook his sleeves and stood up. He stepped on the flying hawk and blocked in front of him. He shouted, "Senior Brother Zhang, wait!"
At the same time, the other Taoist with a high crown also arrived on the smoke. Without saying a word, he stood on the other side and surrounded Zhang Yan.
Zhang Yan did not seem surprised at all. He looked calm and said with a smile, "So it's Senior Brother Ren. What is the meaning of this?"
Ren Mingyao said in a low voice, "Senior Brother Zhang, we have also been entrusted by someone to stop you here. I hope you will not make things difficult for us. If you can turn back, we will not insist on going against you."
Although he didn't have much contact with Zhang Yan, he knew that Zhang Yan wasn't a person who would submit easily and wouldn't be swayed by words. In the past, he had once been suppressed by Zhang Yan, so he came here this time with the intention to compete with Zhang Yan.
The other Daoist with a tall crown stared at Zhang Yan with a burning gaze. It seemed that if he did not agree, he would immediately attack.
Zhang Yan smiled faintly and said, "If that's the case, then there's no need for more words. Let's fight."
His eyes suddenly turned cold. He hadn't made a move yet, but his aura surged. When the two of them sensed his aura, they suddenly felt chills all over their bodies. It was as if the person in front of them was more than ten times more dangerous than before. They felt an inexplicable panic in their hearts, and their expressions changed greatly as they both retreated.
At this moment, Ren Mingyao knew that Zhang Yan was not as simple as he thought. He did not dare to think of fighting alone and shouted, "Junior Brother Huang, let's fight together."
However, Just Now they were about to move, a vast sword light cut through the void and flew from the sky. The two Daoists only saw the brilliance in front of them and thousands of Sword Qi fell down. The cold air was overflowing and the cold light was pressing on their necks. It seemed that their heads would be cut off by the sword at any time. They quickly retreated in horror. Ren Mingyao had not recovered from the shock. His throat moved and he said dryly, "Senior Brother Ning?"
The mist and clouds parted and Ning Chongxuan stepped out of the void. His clothes were fluttering in the wind. He stood in front of them like a sword. He glanced at them coldly and said, "Junior Brother Zhang, go ahead. I'll see who dares to stop you."
Zhang Yan smiled and bowed to Ning Chongxuan. He did not say much and left on the cloud, turning into a white smoke and disappearing.
Under Ning Chongxuan's gaze, Ren Mingxiao and the Daoist with a tall crown did not dare to move. They looked at each other helplessly and could only watch Zhang Yan leave.
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To be continued …
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