Zhang Yan followed the boy into the hall, he saw the Sect Leader sitting on the jade platform, behind him the black water was surging, there was a loud rumbling sound, he did not dare to be rude, immediately he bowed and said, "Disciple Zhang Yan, specially come to return the Ying Jie Fish Drum."
He flicked his sleeves and the treasure flew out. It turned into a green light and flew out. Sect Leader Qin swept it up from the Heavenly River and the item disappeared without a trace.
Sect Leader Qin had a gentle expression and said, "Zhang Yan, you have been away for 30 years and you have already stepped into the Yuanying Realm. You have not disappointed me."
Zhang Yan bowed slightly and said, "Sect Leader, please tell me what my next step should be?"
Sect Leader Qin smiled and said, "Oh? You have already guessed it? "
A bright light flashed in Zhang Yan's eyes and he said, "Everything Sect Leader does has a deep meaning. I am just guessing in my heart."
From Sect Leader Qin's actions, he could tell that this person was really farsighted and wouldn't do things for no reason.
He used the Ying Jie Fish Drum as an example. He had only used it once and just by looking at how weak his true spirit was, he knew that his essence energy had been damaged.
Before this, only Qi Yuntian had used it before. Why would he pay such a price just to help him enter the Nascent Soul stage? There had to be another reason.
In the recent decades, the Sect Leader had arranged everything and most of the tour guide's efforts were on him. How would he let him be useless at such a crucial moment?
Although Zhang Yan couldn't see what the Sect Leader would do, as long as he knew this, he wouldn't have to worry about not being able to unsheathe his sharp sword.
The battle with Elder Hu was just to prove his strength. As for heavily injuring him, he didn't care at all.
If the Sect Leader wasn't willing to support him, then even if he could beat Huo, Zhong, and Luo in the competition next year, it would be useless.
On the contrary, these were just small matters and there was no need to worry about them.
Not long ago, the decree that was sent out from the Floating Heaven Palace confirmed his guesses.
Five years of seclusion was actually a hint. Five years later, it would be the Grand Competition of the Sixteen Sects. If one truly wanted to cut off his path to the Grand Competition, then he could be punished with 10 years, 20 years, or even 30 years!
However, Shi Ri's prediction was so accurate that he could confirm that his previous judgment was correct.
And all of this, the Sect Leader had never said it out loud, it was all up to him.
Sect Leader Qin cast his gaze over and sighed. "I know what you're thinking. However, if you were to go to the Dharma Assembly, you would have to cast aside your identity as a member of the Qincang School. I would have nothing to offer you, and you would not be taken care of by your peers. At that time, be it the Xuanmen or the Devil Sects, they would all be your enemies. Even so, do you still dare to go?"
Zhang Yan's gaze was resolute as he smiled and said, "Even if I am surrounded by enemies, I dare to face them with my sword!"
A bright light appeared in Sect Leader Qin's eyes. He looked at him for a moment, then raised his voice and shouted, "Zhang Yan! From today onwards, that disciple of yours, Wei Zihong, will be the Sect Leader of the Yaoyin Sect. You will be the Grand Supreme Elder of the Yaoyin Sect. You will lead the sect to the Sword Competition Assembly! "
Zhang Yan's body trembled slightly. When these words were spoken, it was as if the clouds had parted to reveal the sun. His mind was suddenly enlightened, and he understood everything.
So all the schemes from before were for this purpose!
The Sect Leader did not intend to break through the predicament for him from within the sect, but to start from scratch!
In just an instant, these thoughts flashed through Zhang Yan's mind. He calmed himself down, stepped forward, and bowed. He said loudly, "Yes, Sect Leader!"
Sect Leader Qin said, "If you have any doubts, feel free to ask."
Zhang Yan thought for a moment and said, "Sect Leader, can the Yaoyin Sect also fight for that item? Will it not be tolerated by the other sects? "
Sect Leader Qin smiled and shook his head, "Even if the other sects are lucky enough to obtain that item, they will still be hunted down by the ten sects of Xuanmen. However, the Yaoyin Sect is not included in this list. Back when Yi Jiuyang was in charge of this sect, he signed a spell book with the heads of the other sects, agreeing to have a sword competition and discuss the ownership of that item. However, ever since he went into seclusion, he did not show up even once. As time passed, the sects have forgotten about it. However, the ten thousand years have not passed, and the name of this sect is still on that spell book, and has not disappeared. Even if the Yaoyin Sect still has one disciple, the sects will still have to acknowledge it. Therefore, this time, it can be considered to be justifiable. "
Zhang Yan suddenly understood. No wonder the Sect Leader wanted to obtain the inheritance of the Yaoyin Sect and wanted him to take Wei Zihong as his disciple. So he had already made arrangements for this.
He thought about it carefully, and secretly praised Sect Leader Qin's method could be said to be brilliant. He and Huo Xuan entered one in the open and one in the dark. Both sides attacked at the same time, and even before the sword competition, they had already gained an advantage.
Moreover, according to common sense, a sect like the Yaoyin Sect that had not appeared in the world for thousands of years, even if they went to the sword competition, they would at most send one disciple. Perhaps it would cause some surprise, but it would not cause the disciples of the other sects to feel fear.
In the sword competition between the sixteen sects, the sects had always decided the number of disciples who would enter the next competition based on the result of the sword competition. The top number would be three, and the bottom number would be one. If Zhang Yan did not have the support of the Sect Leader, if he wanted to go to the sword competition, he would have to think of a way to squeeze out one disciple.
As the six great demon sects had been suppressed by the Xuanmen for thousands of years, they had lost every time. Therefore, this time, they could only send one disciple.
As for the other Xuanmen sects, they could send at least two disciples. They definitely would not put a weak sect like the Yaoyin Sect, which had suddenly appeared, in their eyes.
Sect Leader Qin said unhurriedly, "Zhang Yan, going to the spell competition this time will depend on your own ability. Whatever you get, it is up to you. There is no need to ask me."
Zhang Yan's heart moved. Ever since Zhou Chongju returned, he also knew that the item was related to the fate of the Xuanmen. Whichever sect obtained it would be able to strengthen the sect. Even if it was the first place in the competition, it would be impossible for one sect to swallow it.
This time, because it also involved the battle between the Xuanmen and the demon sects, the ten great Xuanmen sect leaders had already agreed on how to divide the item. Since the Sect Leader had given such an order, it seemed that he was not willing to be bound by this, so he used him as a hidden chess piece.
However, with this promise, didn't it mean that as long as he snatched the item back, he could take it all for himself?
He shook his head slightly. Right now, it was too early to think about this. He only said, "This disciple understands."
Sect Leader Qin raised his hand and sent over a talisman. He said, "After you leave the palace, there is no hurry to return to the residence. Take this talisman and make a trip to the Fang Chen Courtyard."
Zhang Yan did not ask for the reason. He extended his hand and received it. Seeing that there was no longer any sound from the jade platform, he knew that it was time for him to leave.
He bowed deeply, turned around, and walked out. The children on both sides bowed to him.
After Zhang Yan left the Floating Sky Palace, he looked back. From the moment he walked out of this place, he could be considered to be completely on the side of the Sect Leader. There was no other way for him to go.
He smiled slightly. But this was also good. Being valued by the Sect Leader was better than relying on the Heavenly Paradise True Form to enter the sect.
With a clear whistle, he did not use a talisman. Just like that, he broke through the astral wind, turned into a rainbow, and left the Floating Sky Palace.
He shot out a sword light, breaking the wind and splitting the air. Looking east, he arrived in the sky above the Fang Chen Courtyard in a moment.
In front of him, there were two floating peaks facing each other in the sky. They were connected by chains. There were strange rocks, waterfalls, and celestial cranes flying in the sky. There were restrictions on the outside. This courtyard was one of the nine courtyards of the Qincang School. The formation in the school and the restrictions on the islands were all set up by the cultivators of this courtyard. Originally, this place was controlled by the Aristocratic Families. When he left the mountain last time, he heard that the Aristocratic Families had taken it back.
Zhang Yan did not know why Sect Leader Qin had sent him here. But since it was a deliberate arrangement, there must be a deeper meaning behind it.
He rode on the sword for a few more miles. Suddenly, the scenery in front of him changed. The wind blew in the sky, and countless yellow Talisman appeared in front of him. A cloud ladder led straight to the middle of the two mountains.
On the cloud ladder, there was a Daoist wearing a yellow robe with dashing eyes and sharp eyebrows sitting there. He seemed to be meditating with his eyes closed.
As if he sensed someone approaching, the Daoist suddenly opened his eyes and looked over. He shouted, "Who is here? Stop quickly. If you go any further, you will reach the forbidden area of the Fang Chen Courtyard. Without the permission of the Sect Leader, you are not allowed to enter."
As he spoke, he moved his hand, and the yellow talismans trembled together, making a thunderous sound.
Zhang Yan stopped the sword light and stopped moving. He looked at the Daoist.
The young Daoist's cultivation base was at the third stage of the Core Transformation Realm, but he had never seen him before. This was not surprising. There were many disciples in the Qincang School, and his cave abode was outside the mountain. Other than a few Elders, he did not know many people. He said, "I am Zhang Yan. I am here on the orders of the Sect Leader."
The young Daoist was shocked. He quickly put away his arrogant aura and said cautiously, "So Zhenjin Zhang is here."
He waved his sleeve, and the yellow talismans in the sky disappeared in an instant. He leaped over and looked at Zhang Yan from head to toe. He said politely, "Do you have a talisman token, Zhenjin?"
Ever since he killed Elder Hu with one sword strike, Zhang Yan's reputation in the sect had spread far and wide. No one dared to look down on him. Moreover, this Daoist was not as good as Zhang Yan in terms of cultivation base and status.
Zhang Yan took out the talisman and handed it over. The Daoist did not relax because of his status. He took a few steps back and looked at it seriously before handing it back respectfully. He stepped aside to make way for the cloud ladder and said apologetically, "Sorry for the offense. Zhenjin, please go ahead."
Zhang Yan cupped his hands and said, "May I know how to address you, Daoist?"
The Daoist smiled and returned the greeting. He said, "I dare not. I am Yue Chongyang, a deacon of the Fang Chen Courtyard."
Zhang Yan looked at him in surprise. He nodded and said, "It's an honor to meet you."
Yue Chongyang and Huang Fuzhou were once known as Qincang's Twin Talents. Both of them were disciples of the same master and disciple. However, like Zhang Yan, they were not disciples of the Grotto-Heaven Zhenjin. Huang Fuzhou had always wanted to become one of the top ten disciples and was well known by the disciples in the sect. However, he had been cultivating in the sect for many years and did not show himself. It was very difficult to find him.
Zhang Yan had heard that he had once chosen a master for a divine item. His skills were extraordinary, and now it seemed that he was indeed extraordinary.
After Zhang Yan bid farewell to the Daoist, he used his escape technique and crossed the cloud ladder. He saw a Daoist temple in the mountain and went there. He landed on the empty space in front of the temple, startling two red-crowned cranes. They flapped their wings and flew to the temple.
In front of the temple, a Daoist boy was leaning against a bronze pillar that was as thick as his waist. He was snoring softly.
At first, he did not notice the arrival of someone. It was only when the crane cried a few times that he woke up drowsily. Suddenly seeing Zhang Yan standing in front of him, he was startled and cried out in alarm. He subconsciously pulled on the rope beside him.
In the valley, the bell rang loudly. One by one, the bronze pillars were pulled up from the ground!
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