The old demon thought about it a few times and slowly calmed down. In the end, he decided not to act rashly for the time being.
His "Heart Leading Demon Curse" had not been trained to the highest level. When he cast it, he still needed to be within a hundred feet of the person he chose. Just Now, it could have a miraculous effect.
Now that he was trapped here, if he did not bind it, he would definitely be useless.
However, the current identity of this body was just a prisoner in this cave.
Under the watch of the cave's true spirit, not to mention getting close to the female demon, even taking a few steps would definitely cause her to be vigilant. If he wanted to get close and cast a spell, it would be the same as breaking out of the cave, so he had to think of another way.
Just as he was thinking about it, Lu Meiniang, who was cultivating in the cave abode, seemed to have sensed something and suddenly felt that something was wrong. She remembered what Spiritual Master Tao had said in the past and immediately stopped cultivating, turning to look for what was wrong.
But after she restrained her cultivation and carefully organized her Qi, she did not find anything strange. She could not help but think, "Strange, Just Now I feel a wave of palpitation, like a fierce beast or a poisonous snake is spying on me. But now that I search, I find nothing. Could it really be the heart demon that Daoist Master talked about?"
In the past, after Zhang Yan returned to Qincang School, she still stayed in the Clear Feather Sect to listen to Tao Zhenren's lecture. From him, she found out that when she broke into the Yuanying realm, there would definitely be a small tribulation. It was just that she did not know the specifics, so he gave her a special technique. He said that if she could follow his instructions and patiently cultivate this technique, she would definitely be fine.
After a cultivator condensed their Fa Li True Seal and reached the third level of Core Transformation. They needed to absorb a large amount of evil energy and the essence of heaven and earth to nurture the golden core and accumulate the power to break through. The Xuan Sect called this "Sleeping Yin Using Storage".
Lu Meiniang's lifespan was approaching its end. If she still stayed on the deserted island to cultivate, she would most likely die of old age there.
So she had to find a place full of spiritual energy and slowly pass this obstacle.
After coming to the Clear Nether Lake, her cultivation could be said to have improved by leaps and bounds, far better than before. He thought back to this place within the Clear Nether Heavenly Lake. With the obstruction of the formation, even if a great enemy came to attack, he would be able to detect it in time, so he could put this cultivation technique to the back of his mind.
However, at this moment, she suddenly recalled this matter. Thinking that what Tao Zhenren said would certainly not be without a target, she did not dare to take it lightly. After pondering for a long time, she took out a jade slip from the fragrance bag. With a wave of his hand, he undid the restrictions on it. With a shake of his hand, an illusory image appeared, and on it were dozens of Heart Sutras.
She read through it carefully and focused her mind. He began to practice.
Her cultivation wasn't shallow to begin with, so as soon as she activated her cultivation technique, her aura immediately changed, converging and gathering.
The old devil was afraid that he would miss this opportunity. However, this time, he couldn't detect Lu Meiniang's whereabouts like before. He couldn't help but wonder, "Eh, why can't I detect that demon's aura anymore? Could it be that she has left the residence?"
Fortunately, his attainments in demonic arts were extraordinary. After looking closely, Just Now, he could detect that faint aura.
However, he wasn't happy, instead, he was shocked. He didn't know what kind of cultivation technique she used, but it actually repelled his curse.
With the protection of this technique, it was no longer possible for him to plant the Heart Demon Curse and take over the body like he did before.
He sighed in regret. He thought that his luck was bad.
Should he settle for the next best thing, to plant a curse on the disciples in the cave and then try to get close to that demon?
Just Now, after thinking of this idea, he shook his head and immediately rejected it.
It wasn't that this method didn't work, but it required a long period of patience and better luck. If the other party didn't bother with him for a few months, wouldn't he have waited for nothing?
Maybe at that time, that demon cultivator would have already broken into the Yuanying Realm and he wouldn't be able to do anything.
He was an elder of the Demon Sect and didn't have so much time to waste here.
Now that the spiritual energy in the Demon Cave had almost rushed out of the Earth Realm, there were countless demons. In the past, obstacles that could block him for tens or even hundreds of years could be crossed with a single step. The problems that he had thought about in the past but couldn't find the right path were solved. Most of the disciples of the Demon Sect were cultivating so that they would be able to do well in the future when they fought against the Celestial Sect.
For him, he cultivated seven to eight types of demonic arts at the same time. How could he be willing to stay here?
He thought about it carefully. Since this path couldn't be taken, then he might as well try the most convenient and energy saving path.
He chuckled softly and tidied his robes. Standing up, he spoke out loudly, "Jiuling Sect's Elder Cai Deyan wishes to meet with the Manor Master."
His voice rumbled and instantly spread out.
Zhang Yan was cultivating Wood Elemental True Light in the cave abode and hadn't moved for half a year. Hearing this, he was immediately alarmed.
His eyes suddenly opened, and an intimidating light flashed in his eyes. He opened the small pot mirror and took a look. After pondering for a while, his expression relaxed and he said in a deep voice, "Since a guest has arrived, please come in and see me."
Cai Deyan heard this and laughed loudly. Using some unknown method, he got rid of the Cloud Sun Golden Lock and stood up slowly. He found the array door and after a few turns, he walked into the main hall.
Zhang Yan looked at the way he passed through the array and couldn't help but frown.
Even though the mirror spirit was taken care of by him and didn't obstruct him, the fact that the other party found the core of the array so easily made him want to perfect the array again.
Actually, the array was different for each person. If Gui Congyao was here to preside over the array, it wouldn't matter if it was a little rough. Even Spiritual Master Dongtian couldn't do anything about it. However, Zhang Yan's cultivation was far from this elephant demon and couldn't fully use the power of the small pot mirror, so there were more loopholes in the array.
Although Cai Deyan still looked like Quan He, when he walked, he had his own style. Although he also walked with his head held high and looked mighty, it was obvious that he was a person in charge of an area, but the temperament he revealed was different from that of the Demon King.
After arriving at the main hall, he acted like he was really a guest. He bowed to Zhang Yan and sat down casually. He shook his sleeves and raised his head to smile at Zhang Yan, saying, "Thank you for your hospitality, Manor Head."
Zhang Yan bowed back and looked at him up and down, saying, "Fellow Daoist Cai, how is that Quan He?"
Cai Deyan stretched out his sleeves and said lightly, "His spirit is gone and no longer exists. From now on, there is no such person in this world."
Zhang Yan raised his eyebrows and said, "This Fellow Daoist Cai can hide in a cultivator's body, change the spirit, and make others unable to detect it. The cultivation method of the Demon Sect is indeed mysterious and exquisite, mysterious and unpredictable."
Cai Deyan smiled and said, "Not at all. It's just a small matter. How can it enter the eyes of the Fang Clan? It's not worth mentioning, not worth mentioning."
Zhang Yan smiled faintly and made a gesture, ordering the maidservant to bring fruits and vegetables and wine. He then asked directly, "Fellow Daoist revealed your identity today and wanted to meet I. What can I do for you?"
Cai Deyan picked up the wine on the table and took a sip. He squinted his eyes and said, "Nothing much. I saw that the female demon cultivator in the cave abode is very compatible with my cultivation method. I wonder if you can give her to me. Of course, I won't let you suffer any losses."
He directly stated the purpose of his visit without any concealment. Just by looking at the literal meaning of the words, it seemed to be a provocation at first glance, but he said it openly, which made it hard for others to feel bad about it.
Zhang Yan flicked his sleeves and flatly refused, "Don't mention it again."
Not to mention that Lu Meiniang was the wife of Northstar Faction's Elder Yan, even if she was a disciple of his own residence, there was no reason for him to give her away to the Demon Sect for some benefits.
Cai Deyan saw that Zhang Yan's attitude was firm and knew that there was no room for discussion. Although he felt that it was a pity, he tactfully did not mention the matter again.
He finished the wine in his cup and said, "Since this matter is not going to work out, then please let me go and let this old man's body go. How about it?"
Zhang Yan's face was indifferent and he did not say anything.
Cai Deyan glanced at Zhang Yan's face and said with a smile, "To be honest, Fellow Daoist Zhang, this old man is now a wisp of my demonic will. Even if I destroy this body, I won't be able to hurt my body at all. However, if you can open the array door and let me go, I can tell you many secrets that will be useful to you. If you don't want to hear it, then forget it. Although this body has taken a lot of effort from me and it's a pity to destroy it, it's not to the point where I can't bear to part with it."
Zhang Yan heard his words and suddenly understood. No wonder this old demon was so fearless.
Cai Deyan saw that Zhang Yan was still unwilling to express his attitude. He looked around and sighed, "It's a pity, a pity."
Zhang Yan secretly sneered. How could he not see that the other party was doing this on purpose? However, he still said, "What's the pity?"
Cai Deyan seemed to be very regretful and said, "Fellow Daoist is one of the top ten disciples of the Qincang School. I think you want to have a place in the Sword Competition of the Sixteen Sects tomorrow. Please forgive me for being straightforward, this competition is a great opportunity for everyone, no matter if it's the Devil Path or the Xuan Sect, it's a great opportunity that cannot be missed. However, those who can go to this competition must be in the Yuanying Realm. I see that you have not reached the third stage of the Core Transformation Realm. If you can enter this realm in 64 years, Just Now, you can make a difference. If not, I'm afraid you'll miss this rare opportunity."
Zhang Yan heard what he said and felt that he was not lying. He couldn't help but become serious and said, "As far as I know, the date of the Sword Competition of the Sixteen Sects needs to be discussed by the heads of the sects. It hasn't been decided yet. Fellow Daoist, why did you say 64 years?"
Cai Deyan laughed and patted the table. He said, "I'm not talking nonsense, but the details …"
At this point, he stopped talking meaningfully.
Zhang Yan knew that this person deliberately revealed some information so that he could judge the value of it.
If he didn't agree to leave, he was afraid that he would never tell him about it again.
He pondered for a while and felt that since Na Quan He's spirit had been destroyed and this devil's body was not here, it was useless to destroy his body. It was better to listen to him explain the whole story.
After making up his mind, he said coldly, "Fellow Daoist is from the Devil Sect, it's really not convenient to stay here for long. Please leave on your own later."
Cai Deyan stood up and bowed. He said, "Thank you, Fellow Daoist Zhang."
He grabbed a jade plate from the table, then slapped a black gas into it and threw it to Zhang Yan. He said, "Fellow Daoist will understand when you see it."
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