After Zhang Yan released the blood-thread golden worms, he originally planned to use them together with the Stellar Sword Orb and the Water Element True Light to delay the invisible flying knives for a while. That way, he could calmly set up the Six Returns Formation and trap this person in it. At that time, he would use the thunder and fire in the formation to plough the place. No matter where that person hid, he would end up the same.
However, Taoist Xu was not a mediocre person. After hundreds of years of cultivation, he had fought with many cultivators, so his sense of smell was extremely sharp.
Early on when Zhang Yan hadn't even made a move, he'd already noticed that something was off, so he decisively utilized a secret technique to disperse the invisible flying daggers, causing them to transform into over a hundred flying daggers that shot towards different directions. It wasn't just that, his speed had suddenly doubled.
However, because of the Water Element True Light, it was impossible for these scattered knife lights to escape in such a short period of time, so Zhang Yan also had time to respond.
He sent out a command in his mind, and the densely packed blood-thread gold insects in the air received his command. Without any hesitation, they suddenly dispersed, like flies chasing after a piece of meat, chasing after the scattered blade lights.
However, these knife lights were invisible and shadowless. Under the water light, only a vague ripple could be seen. Even if the blood-thread golden worms were magical, they could not completely lock on to the target.
The Suo Xing were ferocious beyond compare, and they attacked in groups. Usually, dozens of them would surround each other and pounce at the same time. As long as they hit a flying dagger, it would be torn apart in an instant. In the blink of an eye, dozens of flying daggers were destroyed.
These knife lights were originally separated from the invisible flying knives. After being broken, they all turned into water vapor and disappeared.
But even so, there were still a few saber lights that slipped through the net and got out of the encirclement. As long as they got rid of the restraints of the Water Element True Light, they would be able to fly in the air without leaving a trace. Then, they would not be able to stop them anymore.
Zhang Yan sneered and said, "Do you think you can escape?"
He stamped his feet, and in an instant, clouds rose and thick clouds appeared in a radius of several miles under his feet. At the same time, he took out a seal and three hundred and sixty-five drops of Yin Heavy Water flew out from the top of his head and scattered in all directions. In just an instant, they were scattered in all directions and floated in the air.
From a distance, a large mass of thick cumulus clouds suddenly appeared on the sea, and the sky and earth suddenly darkened, covering the entire water area.
Zhang Yan leaped into the air and sat cross-legged in the middle of the sea of clouds. He pointed his finger downwards, and the three hundred and sixty-five drops of yin heavy water vibrated at the same time. Lightning leaped between them, and the sound of thunder resounded through the void.
Although he did not have the Qian Kun Technique, the area covered by this technique was especially wide. As long as that person was still here, no matter where he escaped to, he would not need to use his eyes and ears to know where he was going. When the lightning struck, he would see how that person would defend.
After waiting for a few breaths, his mind naturally sensed that there were movements coming from several directions. He didn't take a closer look and only focused on manipulating the Yin Heavy Water, sending out a hundred lightning bolts and striking downwards with the momentum of splitting the sky and clouds!
Priest Xu exerted all his strength just now, and only then was he able to shake off the Water Element True Light. Initially, he thought that he would definitely be able to escape, but just as he got rid of the restraints, he felt that he had sunk deep into the raging ocean of thunder, lightning, and rainstorm.
He clenched his teeth and guarded his body tightly. Layers of thunderbolts fell, and he used the knife lights to shake them off.
But at this moment, his mana was almost exhausted. If he could not get out of this sea of clouds in a short period of time, the ending would be extremely bad.
He quickly calculated in his mind. Just now, the Invisible Knife could not kill Zhang Yan, and his heart was already shocked beyond words. He did not think that he had the confidence to win this person, and so at this moment, he could only abandon the knife and admit defeat. That way, he might have a chance of survival.
This choice was really not easy. At this juncture, anyone would be conflicted in their heart, and he was no exception.
After hesitating for a while, he saw that the thunderbolts were falling like rain, and the thunderclouds above him were getting stronger and stronger. He was afraid that he could not even hold on for half an incense's time, so he did not delay any longer. He looked up and said loudly, "Are you Priest Zhang from Qincang School? Hold on, I have something to say. "
As he spoke, he put away the Yin Knife, and walked out from the conveyance light. He spread out his sleeves, and did not even activate the protective treasure light, indicating that he had no intention of playing tricks.
Seeing his actions, Zhang Yan pondered for a while, then shook his big sleeves, and stopped the heavy water lightning. He temporarily stopped his mana and said, "Do you know who I am?"
Priest Xu said, "In this Eastern Sea, other than the few Zhenren of Dongtian, there are only a few people who have mana like Priest Zhang. But I know all of them, except for Priest Zhang. Previously, I heard that Zhenren Zhang from Qincang School came to Eastern Sea to travel, and only he came to Reef Prefecture's Lu Clan, so I guessed that Priest Zhang must be here."
At this point, he sighed again and said, "Just Now, because I coveted the Dragon Carp under the sea, I attacked Priest Zhang and tried to take the demon away. Now that I think about it, I really shouldn't have."
Zhang Yan smiled faintly, and did not deny it. He said, "What do you want to say to me?"
Priest Xu bowed and said, "I am willing to join Zhenren's sect."
He suddenly said this, which Zhang Yan did not expect.
Joining his sect was not to take him as a master, but to become a guest of his prefecture and serve him as master.
This was common in Xuanmen, but it was usually when the disciples of the scattered sects felt that they had no hope of cultivating in the sect, so they joined a disciple of a large sect, begging for a cultivation cave or pills and treasures, and they would listen to their orders.
Just like Zhang Yan's disciples, White Sky Demon King Lu Meiniang and Junyue Demon King Jing Miao, they were like this. He took out the cave in Clear Nether Lake for them to cultivate, but if he had any orders, the two demon kings would definitely listen.
Zhang Yan raised his brows and said, "Priest Zhang's cultivation is not much weaker than I, why are you doing this?"
Priest Xu raised his eyes and said calmly, "I am afraid of death."
When he said this, not only did he not feel embarrassed, but he also said it as if it was a matter of course.
Zhang Yan was startled, then laughed. It was rare to see a cultivator who could not care less about face and say that he was afraid of death.
He looked at this person with interest and said, "I still haven't asked for Priest Xu's name?"
Priest Xu cupped his hands and said, "I dare not. My surname is Xu, and my name is You. I am a disciple of Chongyue True Temple. As for my name, since I am willing to join your sect, then it is in the past, there is no need to mention it again."
Zhang Yan smiled and said, "Aren't you afraid of letting down your sect's ancestor by joining someone else?"
Priest Xu said forcefully, "My master is already dead, and I have no disciples under me. I only admire Priest Zhang's magic power, so I am willing to join you Just Now. I am not betraying my ancestors or leaving the sect."
Zhang Yan nodded and stared at him, saying, "If I want you to kill the disciples of Chongyue True Temple, what will you do?"
Daoist Xu sighed. Though he was afraid of death, he didn't want to betray his master. Thus, he bitterly laughed and answered, "If that's the case, then it means you don't want to let me live. I have no choice but to kill myself."
Zhang Yan suddenly burst into laughter and said, "Don't worry. You alone are more than enough to deal with the thousands of disciples in your sect. If you're sincere, I won't let you meet Chongyue's disciples."
Priest Xu was overjoyed. He bowed deeply and said, "Thank you for your care, Zhenren."
It was not without reason that Zhang Yan was willing to accept him. He thought about it and realized that the sword battle between the 16 sects was imminent. If he could accept a Yuanying Zhenren as his subordinate, it would be very beneficial.
It should be known that no matter if it was the Xuanmen or the Devil Sects, the cultivators who were able to sit in his position were mostly supported by a huge force.
Thus, when rushing to the Dharma Assembly, it was impossible for him to go alone. He would definitely bring along the disciples of his mansion to show off his status. For example, the disciples of those aristocratic families with deep foundations would even bring along the elders to guard against accidents.
Although Zhang Yan was one of the top ten disciples of the Ying Cang Sect, he had not been in the sect for long. He had only entered the Dao for a little more than a hundred years, so his foundation was not deep. If the number of disciples he brought to the Dharma Assembly was lacking, although he did not care much, the elders of the Ying Cang Sect would lose face. Now that this person was willing to come and seek refuge, it could not be better.
As for which sect this person was from in the past and whether or not they were enemies, there was no need to think about it. As long as he made an oath, everything would be fine.
Zhang Yan said seriously, "You have to think this through. I am from Qincang. Now that the demonic calamity has begun in Donghua Continent, if you come with me, you might end up going to the Sword Battle of the 16 sects. During the calamity, losing your life is a small matter, but if your spirit is destroyed, it will be impossible for you to reincarnate."
Daoist Xu chuckled. If he was unwilling now, his life would be in danger. How would he have time to think about the future? Therefore, he said without thinking, "If that's the case, it's my bad luck. I can't blame you, Daoist."
"Okay!" Zhang Yan threw a golden talisman over and said, "Make an oath."
Daoist Xu caught it and made an oath without hesitation. Then, he cut his finger and dripped a drop of blood onto the golden talisman.
Then, he bowed to the sky and tore the golden talisman in half. He put one half into his mouth, chewed it, and swallowed it. Then, he held the other half above his head.
Zhang Yan waved his hand and kept the other half of the golden talisman. Then, he channeled his energy and turned it into a faint purple aura. It floated into his forehead and disappeared.
If Daoist Xu broke his oath, he only needed to think of a way to take his life.
Even if he didn't do anything, the talisman would activate in a short while, and he would still die.
Seeing that his life was no longer in danger, Daoist Xu let out a sigh of relief.
From now on, he was a disciple of the Clear Nether Heavenly Lake. He bowed respectfully and said, "Manor Head, there are still a few of my fellow disciples waiting nearby. Can I go and say a few words to them?"
Zhang Yan smiled and said, "I am not an unreasonable person. I won't restrict you for no reason. You can go on your own. I will return to East Flower and call for you when the time comes.
Daoist Xu said gratefully, "Thank you, Manor Head."
He took out the yin knife and leaped onto it. With a flash of spiritual light, he disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye.
Although Zhang Yan saw him flee, he was unable to discern where he was heading. He couldn't help but ponder in his heart. If he were to encounter such a troublesome person who was adept at fleeing, how would he deal with him?
He couldn't always cause such a big commotion. It would be fine if he was dealing with one person, but if there were others helping him, he wouldn't be able to stop them.
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