Since the defeat of Gong Yangsheng and the others, the Zhen Luo League had completely uprooted their forces in Pingxi.
Without a group of Yuanying Elders, the Lie Xuan Sect was powerless to resist. The loyal followers were killed, the rest fled, and the branches all collapsed.
Zhen Luo Alliance was originally afraid of the Reverend behind the Lie Xuan Sect, but after probing a few times, they realized that this Daoist Heavenly Abode had no intention of interfering. Thus, they grew bolder and gradually extended their tentacles to Ping Dong.
However, this action made the Jinling Sect and the Qingshi Temple very dissatisfied.
They originally intended to sit on top of the mountain and watch the tigers fight, and they would make a move after the Zhen Luo Alliance and Lie Xuan Sect suffered heavy injuries. But they never imagined that Lie Xuan Sect would be defeated so quickly, and when they recovered from their shock, it was already a step too late.
For several months, the disciples of the three sects had been in constant conflict and there were many casualties.
The reason why this Taoist of the Jinling Sect still dared to come to the Double Moon Peak at this time was naturally because he had some confidence.
At this moment, when he heard Zhang Yan asking about the whereabouts of Zhenren Cheng, the Taoist only sneered. A disciple behind him said proudly, "Let me tell you, your Zhenren Cheng had a fight with the Elder of the Lie Xuan Sect at the Tianxiong Ridge. He was defeated and is now dead."
The Taoist stroked his beard and sneered, glancing over.
In the Middle Pillar State, if a sect didn't have a Heavenly Abode Master to oversee it, then it would be like water without a source, a tree without roots. He thought that Zhang Yan would be scared out of his wits after hearing the news, but when he looked at Zhang Yan, he found that Zhang Yan's expression was calm, and he couldn't help but be surprised.
At this time, a loud voice came from the Taoist Palace. "Elder Yan, do you think that the Zhen Luo League will be afraid of the Jinling Sect after Zhenren Cheng is dead?"
The Taoist and Zhang Yan looked back and saw Zhang Qiangu walking out arrogantly, but there was no fear on his face. He walked to the side of the pavilion and saluted Zhang Yan. Then the Taoist sneered, "Zhenren Yan, do you know who this is?"
At first, Elder Yan did not care and sat there without standing up. "How could I possibly know all of the elders in your Zhen Luo Union?"
However, when he saw the faint smile on Zhang Qiangu's face, he couldn't help but stare blankly. A moment later, he seemed to recall something, and his expression flickered. Looking at Zhang Yan in bewilderment, he didn't dare to remain seated. He slowly left his seat and cupped his hands, "Are you Zhenren Zhang?"
Zhang Yan glanced at him and said, "Yes, it is I."
Elder Yan sucked in a breath of cold air and could not help but take a step back.
The combined might of Purist Temple and Goldensoaring Sect was already greater than that of Chastity Alliance, but they didn't dare to push too hard. Most of the reason was because of Zhang Yan.
Due to the fact that he had single-handedly wiped out Gong Yangsheng's group of seven, they found out that he was still refining artifacts at the Twin Moon Peak. The two sects were also unsure of his relationship with the Zhen Luo Union, so they restrained themselves. They didn't dare to push too hard.
If it weren't for the fact that Zhenren Cheng had passed away, Elder Yan wouldn't have dared to come here so boldly. However, he didn't expect to run into Zhang Yan as soon as he arrived, and even offended him with his words. He panicked and wanted to apologize. But he couldn't bring himself to do so.
After pacing for a while, he cupped his hands to Zhang Yan, bowed, and rolled up his sleeves. He flew up into the sky and left without a word.
Zhang Qiangu couldn't help but smile proudly as he watched him leave.
This Elder Yan had been at the Twin Moon Peak for two days, but he was too overbearing. Therefore, they had always avoided him.
Today, when he heard that Zhang Yan was here, he had a sudden inspiration and ordered someone to invite him over, so that he could borrow Zhang Yan's name to kill this person's arrogance. Now it seemed that the effect was quite good.
He turned around and said to Zhang Yan with a face full of smiles, "Zhenren Zhang, have you finished refining artifacts and come to return the talisman? Why don't we have a talk in the hall? "
Zhang Yan nodded and stood up. But when he took a step forward, he raised his eyebrows and suddenly thought of something.
Without the protection of Zhenluo Immortal, Zhen Luo Alliance should have no confidence in the face of Jinling Sect, but they were still so tough. Either the news of Zhenren Cheng's death was wrong, or they had found another backer.
He didn't believe that Jinling Sect's news was wrong, otherwise Elder Yan wouldn't have come so arrogantly to bully him. Then it must be the latter reason.
But there were only a few Zhenren Immortals in Middle Pillar State. Where could he find one in such a hurry?
Thinking of this, his mind raced and he suddenly thought of a possibility. His footsteps suddenly stopped.
Seeing him stop, Zhang Qiangu couldn't help but turn around, his eyes twinkling, "Zhenren, why don't you go?"
Zhang Yan glanced at him and said with a smile, "I don't think it's so troublesome. Just give the talisman to Zhenren."
Zhang Qiangu was stunned and his eyes overflowed with ecstasy. He couldn't wait to extend his hand and said, "That's great."
Zhang Yan narrowed his eyes slightly, but the smile on his face didn't change. He slowly put his hand into his sleeve, but there was a trace of coldness hidden in the depths of his eyes.
However, at this moment, a ray of rainbow light flew in from outside the Taoist Palace and suddenly stood between them.
Both of them couldn't help but take a step back. Looking carefully, they found it was a winter plum blossom, a jade branch of ice flowers, pink with snow salt, and fragrant petals.
The plum blossom swayed and flew towards Zhang Yan.
He raised his eyebrows and took it in his hand, his eyes flashing.
After a while, he looked up at Zhang Qiangu and said with a smile, "I just remembered that I have something important to do today, so I'll take my leave."
With that, he flicked his sleeve and flew out of the Feiyu Taoist Palace.
Zhang Qiangu couldn't help but be stunned. He chased after him and called out a few times, but there was no response.
After a while, he suddenly thought of something and his expression changed drastically. He hurriedly ran back to the main hall and told everyone what had happened, "Everyone, I'm afraid that Master Zhang has already seen through something."
Inside the main hall, the five elders that Zhang Yan had met before were all present, not a single one missing.
Ouyang Xu frowned and turned to look at Huang Zuoguang.
Huang Zuoguang said unhappily, "Elder Ouyang, why are you looking at me? Although Daoist Zhang has done me a favor, I have already used two Daoist books to repay him. For this kind of matter, if we are not careful and provoke him into activating the formation, who among us can escape? How could I be so reckless? "
Che Yi said slowly, "I'm afraid the problem lies with that plum blossom."
First Elder Duan Hanfeng hesitated, "Plum blossom, could it be … Spiritual Master Cheng?"
When everyone heard this, their hearts trembled. Everyone here had been in the Zhen Luo Union for hundreds of years, and they all knew that plum blossoms were Spiritual Master Cheng's favorite when he was alive. Now that the branch had appeared so strangely and was able to come and go as it pleased in the Feiyu Dao Palace, it was most likely the work of the Heavenly Abode Master.
Huang Zuoguang couldn't help but shiver, "Didn't … didn't they say that Spiritual Master Cheng is dead?"
Ouyang Xu shook his head and said in a deep voice, "It's hard to say. That person only said that if we worship him, Spiritual Master Cheng won't make things difficult for us. From his tone, it doesn't sound like he's dead either."
Zhang Qiangu was frightened and said in a panic, "If that's the case, then the token is in Spiritual Master Zhang's hands. We've colluded with that person and even tried to capture him with the formation. If he knows the whole story, will he let us go so easily?"
Che Yi coughed. His expression was very confident as he said, "Everyone, don't worry. We have just worshiped that person. If Zhenren Cheng were to make a move, that person would definitely not sit idly by. Otherwise, how can we convince the masses?"
When he said this, everyone was relieved.
After Zhang Yan left the Feiyu Dao Palace, a sword beam tore through the heavenly clouds and headed for the High Heavens. It didn't take long for him to leave the Twin Peaks Moon. After traveling for two hours, he found a mountain peak and used his Dharmic powers to open up a cave abode.
He took out the winter plum blossom and didn't do anything else. He only waited for a moment, and a burst of fragrance slowly floated out from it. Soon after, a rosy cloud rushed out.
When the cloud dispersed, a petite woman was seen floating in the air with her legs crossed. Her skin was snow-white, her lips were a little red, and her eyes were bright like the stars in the sky. Her hair was draped over her shoulders, but she was only the size of a palm. It was obvious that she was a clone.
Zhang Yan stood up and bowed to her, saying, "Spiritual Master Cheng, I greet you."
Spiritual Master Cheng looked at him and said in a clear voice, "Fellow Daoist, are you wondering why I called you here? If you hand over that command talisman today, it will definitely be a disaster. "
Zhang Yan nodded and said, "How can I not know Spiritual Master Cheng's good intention?"
Spiritual Master Cheng was surprised by his tone and asked curiously, "Could it be that Fellow Daoist has found out something?"
Zhang Yan smiled and said, "If not for Spiritual Master Cheng's summons, I would first take Zhang Qiangu into the Heaven and Earth Leaf for questioning. If what I think is true, I will kill him and turn the world upside down."
He was just guessing before, but when he got the winter plum, he was almost sure that Zhen Luo League had found that person to be their guest.
Today's matter was indeed very dangerous. If he hadn't seen that something was wrong and Spiritual Master Cheng hadn't come out to stop them, once the talisman was handed over to the Zhen Luo Union and the formation was activated, it would have been extremely difficult for them to escape.
Spiritual Master Cheng thought for a moment and knew that Zhang Qiangu's words revealed a flaw, which was why Zhang Yan noticed it.
She sighed softly and said, "Fellow Daoist Zhang, I have been worshiped by the Zhen Luo Union for more than four hundred years, so I do have some kinship with them. Now that Fellow Daoist Zhang is not injured in the slightest, please let them go for my sake."
Zhang Yan seriously thought for a moment and nodded, "I can agree, but Spiritual Master Cheng didn't summon I here for this matter?"
Spiritual Master Cheng said, "To tell you the truth, when I fought with that person, I suffered a lot of injuries and decided to be reincarnated. In the past, I helped Tao Zhenhong and Tao Zhenren. I heard that Fellow Daoist Zhang and Tao Zhenren are friends, so I would like to ask Fellow Daoist Zhang to send my body to the Outer Endless Sea. What do you think? "
Zhang Yan changed his mind. Zhenren Cheng had lent him the token of prohibition spell, which was a great help to him. He could use this opportunity to return the favor. Therefore, he did not think too much about it and immediately nodded his head in agreement. He smiled and said, "I am duty-bound to help you."
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