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Clear Feather Sect, Xuanling Island, Xiuyuan Manor.
Under a green pine tree, Zhang Yan sat cross-legged on a rock that was as smooth as a mirror. His gaze was focused, and he held a token of demon sealing in his hand.
His expression was deep as if he was thinking about something.
The Nether Spring Sect's Elder, Zhang Boyan, was imprisoned within this command talisman. After he obtained it from Ancestor Tai Heng that day, because he didn't have the strength to suppress this old devil, he'd always kept it in his sleeve and paid no attention to it.
After he achieved Yuanying, he ran around everywhere and did not have the time to deal with this item.
The demon sealing token of Anatta Temple did not have the ability to kill the cultivators of the Demon Doctrine. It was only used to temporarily imprison them so that it would be convenient for the disciples to bring them back to the sect.
At that time, Patriarch Tai Heng had only casually accepted this person and hadn't spent much effort on the seal. As such, the magic power on the seal would only last for a few decades at most before dissipating.
In other words, even if Zhang Yan did not care, this old demon would be able to see the light of day again in no time.
In a few more years, it would be the sword battle between the 16 sects. Therefore, he decided to clean up this matter first.
According to his original plan, he would kill this old demon on the spot after he was released and give his Yuanying blood to the Demon Sealing Token as a tonic.
However, after the incident with Daoist Xu, he had other ideas.
He already had Lu Meiniang who achieved Yuanying in the Clear Nether Heavenly Lake. With the addition of Daoist Xu, there would be two Yuanying cultivators in his residence. They would be of great help during the spell gathering.
However, no one would complain about having too much help. Therefore, he wanted to try and see if he could take this Zhang Boyan as his disciple.
This old demon was good at fighting. If he could subdue him, he would have a higher chance of getting the item. If he was unwilling to submit, then it would not be too late to kill him.
However, the Yellow Springs Escape Technique that the old devil was proficient in had left a deep impression on him that day. It was also a famous escape technique that could not only allow one to ascend to the heavens and descend to the earth, He could pass through mountains and rocks, and he could even transform into formless forms. He could gather and disperse them at will. Moreover, this old devil was very cunning. Fearing that he would escape, Zhang Yan took out a set of formation flags from his sleeve and placed them around him.
This array flag was obtained from the sleeve of a certain elder of the Xuan Sect. Although it wasn't a very brilliant magic tool, it was not a very powerful magic tool. However, it was enough to trap the enemy.
After the array was set up, Zhang Yan carefully examined it again. Seeing that there were no loopholes, he reached out and wiped the remaining Fa Li off the token.
Once the seal was removed, there was no movement from the token at first. However, a moment later, thick yellow smoke suddenly rose from it, as if dust was being thrown into the air. They spread out in all directions.
When it touched the edge of the formation, it rolled back into the center. Not long after, it shrunk into a ball and spun around on the spot a few times. It slowly grew taller and formed a smoke figure that was as tall as a person. Then, it turned from incorporeal to a man with disheveled hair and slightly sunken eyes. It was an old man with a slightly gloomy gaze.
The moment Zhang Boyan came out, he looked around warily.
With just one look, he was able to deduce that. He was trapped in a forbidden array somewhere.
Because of the obstruction of the formation, all he could see was a grey ball of mist, and he was unable to see Zhang Yan.
He silently circulated his Xuan Technique and frowned.
After being trapped for dozens of years, he was unable to absorb spiritual energy in the formation. At this moment, he was extremely weak. Not to mention fighting with others, it was difficult for him to even use an escape technique. If he didn't rest for three to four years, it would be hard for him to recover his original Fa Li.
At this moment, Zhang Yan waved his hand and the fog in front of him dissipated. He didn't stand up and just sat there, "Greetings, Zhang Zhang."
When Zhang Boyan came out of the formation, he guessed that someone was around. He wasn't surprised to hear someone greeting him. He turned around and looked over.
When he saw a cloud hovering above Zhang Yan's head, he realized that it was a Yuanying cultivator. His eyes flickered a few times, and he said in a deep voice, "May I know who you are?"
Zhang Yan smiled and said, "I'm Zhang Yan, I'm from Qincang School."
"Zhang Yan?"
Zhang Boyan was stunned. He felt that the name sounded familiar. After recalling for a while, he remembered that Xu Gongyuan had once asked him to avenge his son. That seemed to be the name of that enemy.
However, he had no enmity with Zhang Yan. Moreover, his Fa Li hadn't recovered yet, so he wouldn't seek death and take the initiative to expose the matter. Thus, he bowed and probed, "So it's Fellow Daoist Zhang. Daoren still remembers that my family was sealed by that Patriarch Tai Heng. May I know where this senior is now?"
When he was trapped in the seal, although he had not lost his mind, he was muddle-headed and did not know what had happened outside.
Zhang Yan said loudly, "I have already killed Patriarch Tai Heng. You don't have to worry, Fellow Daoist."
Zhang Boyan could not help but be shocked. He looked over in surprise, and a hint of fear could not help but appear in his eyes.
He had experienced the power of this old devil before. Regardless of whether it was his methods or mystical abilities, they were top-notch. He knew how difficult it was to deal with him. If Zhang Yan could kill him, it was obvious that he was not as simple as he looked on the surface. He might even have some powerful Dharma treasures.
It was not that he did not suspect that Zhang Yan was lying to him. However, it was a good thing to be able to escape from this old devil. Therefore, he hoped that it was true. He calmed himself down and asked, "Is this where your sect is located?"
Zhang Yan shook his head and smiled. "No, this is the East Sea's Mystic Spirit Island, Clear Feather Sect's territory."
"Oh," Zhang Boyan said. Although he had not seen Tao Zhenren before, he had heard of this person becoming a Celestial Abode Master and founding a sect.
Because he was not in the Qincang School, he was slightly relieved. After thinking for a while, he cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Fellow Daoist, for helping me escape. If Fellow Daoist has anything you want Daoren to do, please let me know."
He was also a person with deep thoughts. Zhang Yan released him from the seal and treated him so politely. He did not believe that Zhang Yan had no ulterior motives.
Zhang Yan's sharp gaze fell on Zhang Boyan's face. He did not beat around the bush and directly stated his purpose. He said, "In order to attend the Sword Competition of the Sixteen Sects, I will be returning to the sect in a few days. However, I am still lacking a few people to help me. Seeing that Fellow Daoist's cultivation is profound and your mana is extraordinary, I wonder if Fellow Daoist can help I?"
When Zhang Boyan heard this, he was very unwilling.
This time, the Sword Competition of the Sixteen Sects seemed to be no different from the previous few times. However, as an elder of the Nether Spring Sect, how could he not know that this time, it actually involved a battle of fate between two parties? It was extremely dangerous. If he was not careful, he could lose his life, not to mention helping a disciple of the Celestial Sect.
However, at this moment, the enemy was strong and he was weak. It was not good for him to say no directly. If that happened, he would be the one at a disadvantage. Thus, he said, "If it was him, then it would be fine. However, Daoren is from the Devil Sect, and Fellow Daoist is a disciple of the Celestial Sect. I am afraid that this is inappropriate. How about I give Fellow Daoist a few magic treasures as a token of gratitude?"
However, Zhang Yan waved his sleeve and said in an unquestionable tone, "This is not a problem. I know that Fellow Daoist is from the Nether Spring Sect. If you are willing to pledge allegiance to me, I will not order you to become an enemy of the Nether Spring Sect. However, if you meet a cultivator from the Devil Sect, you cannot refuse."
When Zhang Boyan saw that Zhang Yan's attitude seemed to be determined to kill him, he instantly became angry and laughed mischievously. "What if Daoren refuses?"
Zhang Yan said indifferently, "That is also not a problem. I will kill you here to prevent future troubles."
As soon as he finished speaking, a fine light rushed out from the top of his head. On top of it, there was a round sword ball that emitted a dense cold air. The sword's light was expanding and contracting as if it was eager to devour someone.
When this sword came out, Zhang Boyan only felt the hair on his back stand up and a chill spread all over his body. Although Zhang Yan's tone was light, there was a piercingly cold killing intent in it. It was as if as long as he said "no," Zhang Boyan would immediately kill him.
His power had not recovered, so no matter what, he was not Zhang Yan's opponent. If he wanted to live, the only way was to yield. However, no matter how he thought about it, he still felt a little unwilling. He said in a low voice, "Fellow Daoist, can you give me two days to think about it?"
However, Zhang Yan pressed forward step by step. He urged his magic power, and the flying sword above his head shone brightly as if it could slash down at any time. At the same time, he shouted, "What difference does it make if it is one day earlier or one day later? I still have important matters to attend to. Fellow Daoist, quickly make up your mind. "
Even though Zhang Boyan was a famous devil lord, he was still at his wit's end in the face of such an unyielding attitude. However, if he wanted to keep his life, he had no choice but to agree. He cursed Zhang Yan in his heart, but he said in a low voice, "Since Fellow Daoist thinks so highly of me …"
Zhang Yan didn't give him any chance to breathe. Without waiting for him to finish, he threw out a golden talisman and stared at him. "Words are no proof. Fellow Daoist, please make an oath, and I can entrust this important matter to you without worry."
Now that things had come to this, Zhang Boyan also knew that he couldn't avoid it. With a calm face, he picked up the golden talisman and dripped his blood essence on it. Then, he tore off half of it and swallowed it.
Zhang Yan knew that this old devil didn't do it willingly, so he didn't expect him to use his full strength. It was just a trump card hidden in the dark. However, at the crucial moment, it was enough for him to use some strength. He summoned the remaining half of the golden talisman and took a look at it. Then, he put it away and said with a smile, "I still need to trouble Fellow Daoist to do a small thing."
He made a hand sign and activated the Taixuan True Technique. The Water Element True Light was released, and a long water-colored rainbow floated in front of him. With a wave, the Dragon Carp that was wandering in the water was dragged out and thrown on the ground.
He pointed at it and said, "I heard that among the six devil sects, there are quite a few methods to deal with those who are unruly. Zhang is from the devil sects, so you must know quite a bit. This evil creature has been captured by I for quite some time, but it still isn't willing to surrender to me. Fellow Daoist, please think of a way to grind its temper."
Looking at the dying Dragon Carp, whose eyes were filled with violence, Zhang Boyan was quite shocked. The Dragon Carp was a mutated species of the East Sea. It could suppress the sea and control the marine animals. He could tell that this monster had to live for at least a few thousand years to grow to such a huge size. Its strength was comparable to that of a Yuanying Third Tier cultivator.
Thinking about this, he couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart. He said, "So I still underestimated this person. In that case, this Daoist Zhang really did kill Grand Elder Tai Heng."
He had a stomach full of resentment and had nowhere to vent it, so he could use this Dragon Carp as an example. Therefore, he didn't reject it. His eyes flashed with ferocity, and he laughed sinisterly. He said, "Fellow Daoist, just you wait. In less than 20 days, I will make it obedient."
Zhang Yan calculated the time and nodded with a smile. He said, "Then let's use a month as the deadline. After a month, I will need to return to Dong Hua. I hope that Fellow Daoist won't disappoint me at that time."
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