PS: Tomorrow at midnight.
After Zhang Yan killed nine people in a row, he immediately set down several strict rules. The slightest carelessness would result in expulsion from the lower house. The Three Outlooks of the Azure Parasol Mountain were in a state of chaos.
It should be known that Zhang Yan was not only the head of the Three Outlooks Academy, but he was also the pavilion master of the Leaping Heavens Pavilion. Not only was he in charge of the bestowment, but he also had the final say on what kind of abode one would be bestowed if one managed to open one's meridian in the lower house. It could be said that he controlled the path of advancement of the direct disciples from top to bottom, forcing them to obediently listen to him.
When the clans received the news, it was already a day later. Just as they were still hesitating, Zhang Yan made another move.
Twenty years ago, when he was in the lower house, there were only twenty-eight disciples. Later on, including him, there were only twenty-nine. Even so, the bestowment from the school was still insufficient.
Now that the Three Pools Lake Demon had been eliminated, the bestowment was more generous, expanding to thirty-six people.
Now that he had eliminated nine people, he had to make up for them.
On that day, Zhang Yan wrote a letter to Qi Mengjiao. The latter naturally understood and sent four disciples over without batting an eyelid.
The four were chosen from the nine cities. All of them had outstanding aptitudes, and their eyes were like peach blossoms. Zhang Yan did not ask who their master was. He arranged for the Wang sisters to enter the lower house with them, and they were also listed as direct disciples.
Not only that, but he also spread the word that the disciples of the clans, clans, and the Thousand Frost Chart were allowed to cultivate in the lower house.
These small clans could not be compared to the five great clans and the twelve great houses, especially the Three Thousand Frost Chart. They were all disciples from declining clans. If they did not have a rare opportunity, they would not have a chance to stand out.
In the past, the spots for the lower house disciples were all taken by the seventeen clans, and there was no place for them at all. However, Zhang Yan had set a precedent.
After hearing the news, many disciples from small clans were shocked at first, but then they became restless.
Everyone could tell that the revival of the master and disciple line was imminent, and the general trend was already unstoppable. Since he was willing to give them this chance, why would they refuse?
Now that Zhang Yan was in charge, who would dare to make such a move? If someone else was in charge of the academy, who could guarantee that they would have the courage to do so?
Therefore, even though many people were worried about the reaction of the great clans and were still watching, there were indeed some bold people who ran over.
Zhang Yan picked and chose, and added three more people. One of them was from a prestigious family, and the other two were from humble backgrounds. Soon, the quota of thirty-six disciples was filled.
This action was like a thorn stuck in the throats of the five great clans and the twelve great chambers. They couldn't swallow it, and they couldn't spit it out either.
After some discussion, they pretended that nothing had happened and left the matter unsettled.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
On this day, Zhang Yan was inspecting a disciple's homework. He was examining his attainments in Etched Runes. With just a few questions, the disciple's back was drenched in sweat and his face was pale.
Suddenly, he sensed something and looked outside. He raised his sleeves and waved. The disciple felt as if he had been pardoned and quickly retreated.
Zhang Yan got up and walked out of the hall. When he arrived in front of the temple, he saw a grey-robed Taoist with deep eyes and thin cheeks standing there. He was looking at the greenery on the mountain.
His expression changed, and he calmly walked forward and cupped his hands. "So it's Senior Brother Huo. I apologize for not going out to greet you."
Huo Xuan turned around and smiled amiably. He returned the greeting. "Junior Brother Zhang, you're too polite."
Zhang Yan saw that Huo Xuan's eyes were filled with countless emotions, but it gave off an extremely lonely and vast feeling. He found it quite strange.
During the competition that day, Huo Xuan didn't give off such a feeling. Thinking about it, Huo Xuan thought that it was because Huo Xuan's cultivation had improved after breaking through the Yuanying Realm.
Huo Xuan tilted his head and looked down the mountain. He sighed. "I haven't been here for more than two hundred years, but the scenery on the mountain is still the same. I can't help but think of you. Junior Brother Zhang, I'm also from the Han Book, and I know that it's not easy for these disciples to cultivate. You've given them a way out, and I'm very gratified."
Zhang Yan smiled faintly. "If Senior Brother Huo says that, then someone must be dissatisfied."
Huo Xuan smiled. His voice turned deep as he said, "That wife of mine wanted me to suppress you after hearing about your deeds in the Lower House. It's laughable. How could a mediocre person like her understand the thoughts in my heart?"
Zhang Yan heard that Huo Xuan wasn't polite to his cultivation companion. When he said the words "beloved wife", his tone was also cold.
Even though Huo Xuan was the leader of the 10 great disciples and had cultivated the Yuanying Realm today, he'd married into the Chen Clan with the identity of Han Book in the end, so his status in the clan was probably not high.
At this moment, a clear and long cry of a goose suddenly sounded out from the sky, and both of them couldn't help but raise their heads to look over.
Huo Xuan watched for a while before he suddenly sighed. "Junior Brother Zhang, the Grand Dao is difficult to seek. Even if I enter the Yuanying Realm, I'll only be able to enjoy a lifespan of a thousand years. I don't feel any joy from entering this realm, and I feel like I'm walking on thin ice instead. The Devil Tribulation comes first among the three great tribulations, and the slightest carelessness would cause me to be annihilated. I have no choice but to be careful."
It was the first time Zhang Yan had heard of the three great tribulations. But when he saw Huo Xuan seemed to have no intention of speaking deeply about it, he thought in his heart. I'll definitely ask Zhou Chongju when I'm free and see if he knows.
Huo Xuan's gaze descended once more and glanced at Chen Xi before he stretched his hand into his sleeve and withdrew an item, and he passed it over. "This item is called the Cloudmist Veil, and it's something I used when I broke through my shell all those years ago. I'm the son-in-law of the Chen Clan, and my disciples are all disciples of the Chen Clan as well, so I don't like them. This treasure is useless to me, so I'll give it to you, Junior Brother."
Zhang Yan smiled lightly and accepted it calmly, and then he cupped his hands and said, "Then thank you, Senior Brother Huo."
He'd never refused a gift that others gave him. As for whether others would misunderstand him accepting Huo Xuan's gift, only a useless person would think like that.
Presently, he was one of the 10 great disciples, and his status was established. Only others would instead think about how to get on his good side, and they wouldn't fuss about such a small matter.
Huo Xuan smiled as well, and then he said, "Junior Brother Zhang, cultivate well. Presently, I'm the leader of the 10 great disciples, so if there's anything you don't understand in your cultivation, you can come seek guidance from me. Your accomplishments in the future won't be inferior to me. Farewell."
He cupped his hands before flashing up, and he transformed into a golden red ray of light that tore through the sky and flew off.
Zhang Yan pondered in his heart. Huo Xuan coming here today is surely related to me taking over the Lower House. But this person's methods are brilliant, and he didn't use a forceful manner and instead spoke warmly and amiably. From the beginning until the end, he didn't persuade me at all.
Chen Xi couldn't help but smile. Even if this person didn't come, he wouldn't make any further moves.
Currently, he had the position of Minister of the Lower House because he was one of the 10 great disciples in the sect, and he was able to obtain this position because of his cultivation. Cultivation was the foundation, so he naturally wouldn't put the cart before the horse and lose his original intention.
He put his hands behind his back and gazed into the distance. In the next few days, he would have to cultivate painstakingly in order to break through the shell and step into the second level of the Core Transformation Realm as soon as possible.
Another three days passed. Zhang Yan had sorted out everything, and then he passed the subsequent matters to the three of them. Meanwhile, he took the Dragonmerchant Starcauldron that was buried here all those years ago, and then he left the lower courtyard in a carefree manner. He soared up into the sky and flew towards the southeast towards the Skynet Courtyard.
This courtyard was one of the nine courtyards in the sect, and it was a floating province in the sea of clouds. The rules here were strict, and other than the 10 great disciples in the sect, only disciples who had made great contributions to the sect could enter. Even so, they had to be accompanied by a master before they could enter.
Zhang Yan's Sword Escape was godly, and it didn't take long before he saw the true appearance of an island in the clouds with clear water and fragrant flowers.
There was a mountain on this island, and there was a soil platform that reached the top of the clouds. It was a stargazing tower, and there were three nine-story pavilions on both sides. They were all built with jade, and the doors were arched. There was no horizontal board on them, and they leaned against the cliff wall. Flowers were planted around them, and the materials of the platform were elegant, and the jade and spring were mixed together, not tainted by impurities.
Zhang Yan's sword light disappeared, and he landed in front of the pavilion. He walked up a small gravel path, and the faint sound of zither drifted into his ears. He tilted his head to listen carefully, and only felt that it was profound, and his mind was calm and clear.
At the entrance of the mountain, a deacon Taoist waved his horsetail whisk and walked forward. He bowed and said, "Master Zhang, please excuse me for not welcoming you."
Zhang Yan's eyes turned, and he bowed slightly. He stepped into the forbidden door, and when he looked up, he saw an uncountable number of cave metals. Among them were bundles of jade scrolls, and they were neatly arranged. They circled the walls, and he couldn't see the end of them. They all emitted a bright light that illuminated the place.
There were also four arched doors in the east, south, west, and north, which led to other caves.
Just as he was about to step forward, he saw a female practitioner in a pink dress standing in the corridor to his left. She had a beautiful silhouette, and she was holding a scroll in her hand, flipping through a book. She seemed to notice someone looking at her, and she looked back. Her eyebrows moved, and she said, "So it's junior brother Zhang. Greetings."
Zhang Yan bowed and returned the greeting, and said, "Senior sister Han, greetings."
Han Suyi nodded, and at that moment, a girl ran out, holding a book in her hand. She cheered, "Master, master, I found it."
Han Suyi frowned, and scolded, "How can you behave like this in front of a master? Hurry up and greet master Zhang.
The girl's eyes widened, and she looked curiously at Zhang Yan. She mimicked an adult and said, "Bixin greets master."
Zhang Yan smiled and nodded.
Han Suyi grabbed the girl and held her hand. She said calmly, "Junior brother Zhang, you must be looking for the five techniques and three scriptures, right? This is not difficult, you can find it in the northern pagoda cave, but if it is another cultivation method, it will be difficult to find. The Taoist books here are as vast as the sea, too many to count. I only found a suitable Taoist book for my disciple, and it took me three days. It is quite exhausting, Shidi needs to be patient. "
Zhang Yan smiled and cupped his hands, "Thank you for the advice, Sister Ge."
Han Suyi didn't say anything more. She bowed, and then left with the girl.
Zhang Yan had an idea, and he smiled. He called the deacon Daoist over, and said, "Is there a cultivation method suitable for female cultivators?"
The deacon Daoist looked embarrassed, and said, "Reporting to master Zhang, I'm only here, and I don't really know about the book …"
Zhang Yan didn't say much, and he just took out a pot of spirit beads from his sleeve and handed it over.
The Daoist was surprised at first, and then he beamed with joy. He put away the spirit beads, and his expression became a lot warmer. He bowed, and said, "Master Zhang, the school will be in seclusion for a few days, so I'll take care of the chores here. Please wait a moment, I'll go find it for you."
Zhang Yan waited for less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, and the Daoist hurried back. He handed over a jade scroll, nodded, and bowed, and said, "Master Zhang, there are three hundred cultivation methods suitable for female cultivators in this jade scroll, and they are divided into upper, middle, and lower levels. I've categorized them and added notes. The cultivation method that master Han and disciple chose is also in there."
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