Scarlet Cloud Island, Wang Clan's cave.
"Good, I was right. This girl really can't hold it in any longer. If that's the case, I need to help her."
Wang Pan stood up and slapped the letter in his hand onto the table. His eyes shone brightly and his expression was one of extreme excitement. His appearance was rough and his beard looked like needles. His body was burly and unlike an ordinary cultivator, he looked even more intimidating as he stood there.
A young cultivator at the same table chuckled, "She's just a fairy, why do you care so much?"
This person was Feng Zhen, a disciple of the Feng Clan of Shen De in Donghua Continent. Like Wang Pan, he cultivated under Du De.
Wang Pan glanced at him and sat down. He picked up a wine cup and played with it in his hand, "Senior Martial Brother is a disciple of the Feng Clan, you don't know the hardships of a small clan like ours."
Yue Cang Sect had been established for tens of thousands of years. There were five major families, twelve major families, forty-six famous families, two hundred distinguished families, and three thousand distinguished families. These were the Xuanmen clans that made up most of the Yue Cang Sect's power. Other than that, there were also the disciples of the declining clans known as the "Cold Spectrum". People like Zhang Yan were at most called "commoners" and were not important to these clans.
Although the Xuanmen clans were famous and out of reach, other than the major families and major families, it was normal for the other clans to change their status. The Feng Clan and the Du Clan were both part of the twelve major families and had thousands of years of history. The Wang Clan that Wang Pan belonged to was originally only a distinguished family. However, for some unknown reason, a few Yuanying cultivators appeared in the clan, allowing them to barely make it to the list of distinguished families.
Feng Zhen was confused, "She's just a girl, how can she help Junior Martial Brother cultivate?"
Wang Pan chuckled and said, "Senior Martial Brother, you have been cultivating on the Pan Chi Island since you were little, so you don't know much about this. These celestial concubines used to be the maids of the four Enlightened Masters. If you can make them acknowledge you as their masters, not only will you not become Daoist companions, but you will also be able to enjoy countless benefits. Not only will you be able to enter the Profound Pavilion to read books for three times, you will also be able to use the Great Sky Waterfall to cleanse your body. You will also be able to cultivate in the Heavenly Abode for one year and ask the four Enlightened Masters for advice. How could I let go of all these benefits?"
At this point, a hint of ambiguity appeared on his face as he continued, "Moreover, this woman is beautiful and has a graceful figure. Everyone knows that I, Wang Pan, am fond of beautiful things. Even if I don't use it, it would be good to put it aside and admire it."
Feng Zhen suddenly understood. He smiled, picked up the cup of wine, drank it in one gulp, and nodded.
He originally thought that although this Junior Martial Brother Wang had a straightforward appearance, he was not an impulsive person and would not lose his mind just for a woman. Only now did he know that there were other reasons behind it.
Wang Pan flung the wine cup in his hand away and ordered his servants to bring out two rolls of silk. He dipped a brush into the ink and finished writing. Then, he placed each scroll into a bamboo tube and tied them with black and red ropes. After sealing them with wax, he summoned a river-crossing warrior and instructed, "Send these two letters to Zhang Yan's abode. First, give him the black one. If he doesn't accept it, then give him the red one. Go."
The warrior obeyed the order and left.
Feng Zhen watched with interest and asked, "I thought Senior Martial Brother would write a challenge letter, but now you have written two letters. Why?"
Wang Pan laughed and said, "Although this Zhang Yan is a true disciple, he has only been in the upper house for two months. What can he achieve? Wouldn't it be beneath my status to gamble with him? The first invitation states that I will use medicinal pills and Daoist books to exchange for this woman. If he is willing, I will naturally invite him here. I will treat him with good words and fine wine, and it will also avoid a fight. The other invitation is a battle invitation. If he is not willing, then he will have to fight me fair and square. Let's see who can win the beauty. "
Feng Zhen clapped his hands and praised, "Junior Martial Brother, you have a good plan. First, you show your might, then you take action. You have no choice but to submit!"
Wang Pan laughed out loud. Although that was what he said, he was actually thinking about it in his heart. Once Tang Yan's letter arrived, he would not only lose his status, but he was also afraid of provoking Ning Chongxuan. Hence, he had to put in a lot of effort first. It would be best if Zhang Yan agreed to exchange pills for the woman. If he did not agree, he would have an excuse to cause trouble.
After the river-crossing warrior left, he flew to the sky above Spirit Page Island. Seeing that the Restrictive Spells were activated and the Killing Formations were everywhere, he did not dare to be rash. He shouted from the clouds, "Is Mister Zhang here? My master has ordered me to deliver this letter."
In this month, Zhang Yan had cultivated three breaths of Clear Spirit Qi. However, to reach the first stage of the Clear Spirit Stage, he still needed 81 breaths of Clear Spirit Qi to break through.
Based on his current speed, it would take him about two years. This was because he had been cultivating in his cave abode, constantly consuming Major Elemental Pills, and was extremely familiar with the technique. If it was an ordinary disciple, he might not be able to cultivate his first breath of Clear Spirit Qi even after three to five years.
In order to prevent Ning Chongxuan from noticing any flaws, he also practiced another twelve breaths of Billowing Cloud Pure Qi according to the Billowing Cloud Secret Manual. However, when compared with the Dry Spirit Pure Qi, the difference in strength was immediately obvious. Not only was it impure, but it was also weak. How could it have the soaring momentum of the Dry Spirit Pure Qi?
Therefore, he could not be bothered to cultivate more and simply left it in his Dantian.
At this moment, it was not the time for him to cultivate. He was meditating in his cave abode when he suddenly heard someone calling him. He walked out of his cave abode and saw a flying boat in the sky. He looked up and asked, "Who is your master?"
The warrior answered, "My master is Wang Pan, a disciple of the Haopu Wang family. He cultivates on Chixia Island three hundred miles away from here. Mister Zhang and I can be considered neighbors."
Zhang Yan's heart skipped a beat. He had also heard Ai Zhongwen mention many Xuanmen aristocratic families. The Haopu Wang family had been in the limelight for the past few years. As a rising star, Wang Pan seemed to have briefly mentioned them. These aristocratic families had never paid any attention to a "commoner" like him. They usually did not interact with each other. Why would someone come to deliver a letter to him today?
He took out the talisman and removed the prohibition, allowing the warrior to descend from the clouds.
As the warrior got off the flying boat, he immediately held up the bamboo tube tied with a black rope with both hands and handed it to Zhang Yan. He said respectfully, "This was written by my master."
Zhang Yan took it and did not hide anything. He opened it and saw that in the letter, Wang Pan first explained his cultivation level and background. Then, he changed the topic and said that he and Tang Yan had known each other for a long time. He heard that Tang Yan was not doing well on Spirit Page Island, so he wanted to take her to cultivate by his side. He was also willing to exchange a hundred bottles of high-quality elixirs and two Soft Gold Flying Swords with Zhang Yan.
After reading this letter, Zhang Yan immediately understood the other party's purpose for coming here.
Tang Yan was actually useless to him. In his heart, he felt that it was not a bad thing to exchange her. However, when he received this letter today, he finally understood Ning Chongxuan's intentions.
He was asking him to "choose a side". If he agreed to this condition and compromised with the aristocratic families, Ning Chongxuan would probably ignore him in the future. Now that he had no foundation in the sect and Ning Chongxuan had treated him well, not only could he not agree to this condition, he had to reject it explicitly.
Zhang Yan put down the letter and said with an indifferent expression, "I understand Senior Brother Wang's intentions. However, what he said in the letter seems to be using his power to oppress others. I, Zhang Yan, may only be a Channel Opening Cultivator, but I have a proud character and am not afraid of the aristocratic families. Since Tang Yan is in my hands, she is my personal property. What does it have to do with him? I ask him not to waste his effort! " “
The strongman's expression changed slightly. He reached into his robes and took out a bamboo tube tied with a red rope. He presented it to Zhang Yan and said, "My master said that if Mr. Zhang does not accept what he said earlier, please read this letter again."
"Oh?" Zhang Yan reached out to take it and opened it. After a few glances, he snorted coldly. Wang Pan was trying to be polite before resorting to force!
This was a letter of challenge. In the letter, if Zhang Yan did not accept his good intentions, then he would ask Zhang Yan to choose a place to fight. He would come and decide who Tang Yan would belong to afterward. If Zhang Yan did not accept the challenge, he could hide on the island like a cowardly tortoise and avoid being ridiculed by others in the future.
Zhang Yan laughed coldly and said to the strongman, "Wait for a moment."
He entered the cave and took a brush from the table. He wrote a few words and passed it to the strongman. He said, "Pass a message to your master. I heard that your master's real palace, Chi Xia, has beautiful scenery and is full of spiritual energy. I wanted to keep it for myself. Now that your master is willing to deliver it to me, it would be impolite of me to reject him."
The strongman was startled at first. Then, he understood the meaning behind Zhang Yan's words. If he was not restricted by his status, he would have jumped up and yelled, "Arrogant!" A mere Channel Opening Cultivator dared to boast so shamelessly. How dare he look down on a cultivator who had just entered the third realm of the Light Qi Realm!
Zhang Yan did not care about his emotions. After saying a few more words, he coldly said, "Since you have said what you want to say, hurry up and go. I am going to open the restriction and cultivate. You won't be able to leave after a while."
The strongman did not want to stay any longer. He hurriedly boarded the flying boat and returned to Chi Xia Island. He then returned the letter to Wang Pan.
When Wang Pan opened the letter and saw the two bright red words "Absolute Competition", his eyelids could not help but twitch.
The Ying Cang Sect encouraged the inner disciples to challenge the true disciples. This was called "Competition". The winner would only lose some pills and spirit shells. If the inner disciples won, they would be rewarded by the sect.
However, "Absolute Competition" was different. If the true disciple lost, the right to cultivate in the cave and the true disciple would be taken by the winner. Similarly, if the disciple who went to challenge lost, not only would his life be at the opponent's disposal, everything including the cave would belong to the winner.
Once the "Absolute Competition" was used, it would be a fight to the death!
Originally, Wang Pan was worried that Zhang Yan had just entered the sect and there was still a gap between their cultivations. As long as Zhang Yan opened the restriction on the island and avoided the battle, Wang Pan would not be able to do anything to him and his reputation would not be damaged. That was why he used a provocative tone in the letter. He did not expect this Zhang Yan to be so ruthless even though his cultivation was not high. Putting everything else aside, his spirit alone was extraordinary.
Wang Pan snorted and said, "What else did Zhang Yan say?"
The strongman said, "Zhang Yan said that he will be waiting for you on Spirit Page Island in three days."
Wang Pan was stunned. He laughed wildly, "Zhang Yan, if you don't accept the challenge, I can't do anything to you. If you accept the challenge, you will be seeking your own death. Others are afraid of the golden wind and blazing fire on your island, but I am not! This time, I will take over your blessed land and your female concubine. From now on, I will be a true disciple and enjoy the benefits of the sect. "
He thought to himself, I already have thirty-five mouthfuls of pure and turbid spiritual energy in my chest. With one more mouthful, I will be able to reach thirty-six. At that time, I will swallow the Hornless Life Pill bestowed by Master and have a chance to step into the third realm of Bright Qi, 'Heaven's Rain Descending'. Since I have to fight Zhang Yan now, I might as well slow down and wait until I defeat him!
He took out a brush and ink, wrote his name on it and handed it to the strongman. He said, "Give this to Zhang Yan. Tell him that I, Wang Pan, will arrive on time in three days to fight him to the death."
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PS: Recently, I have been adjusting the outline of the future chapters, so I have slowed down the pace. Sorry, I received a message from a reader friend and decided to schedule an update time.
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