Although Monastery Head Qiao heard Zhang Yan say this, he was still a bit worried. After thinking about it for a long time, he reluctantly agreed.
He rolled up his sleeve and took out a jade slip, solemnly placing it in Zhang Yan's hands. "Sage Zhang, this slip lists all kinds of restrictions and talismans. If you study it thoroughly, it will be easy to control the Lofty Cloud Tower."
Zhang Yan accepted the jade slip and held it in his hand. He thought to himself, "My guess was correct. There really is such a thing. With this, I have a ninety percent chance of setting up the restrictions."
The reason he dared to agree to this matter was not because he was trying to show off, but because he was confident that he could familiarize himself with this method in an extremely short period of time with this jade slip.
He was determined to obtain the Lofty Cloud Tower. He would definitely not be willing to wait ten years. By that time, he would have already missed the Battle of Magical Techniques. Even if he obtained it, it would not be of much use.
Although Monastery Head Qiao handed over the jade slip, he was afraid that Zhang Yan would not understand the intricacies of it. He repeatedly reminded him to remember some of the difficult points and not to skip over them.
Logically speaking, it was a good thing to have someone who was willing to teach him everything he knew by his side. How could this old Taoist be so eager to break his words into ten sentences? It had not been a long time since he had mentioned the matter he had just mentioned. It was a little annoying.
A cultivator's memory was far superior to that of an ordinary person's, and they could remember things after just one time. However, this old man kept on talking, and even Zhang Yan could not help but frown slightly. As for the boy who was serving him, he had already fallen asleep.
Zhang Yan thought to himself, no wonder there was not a single person to be seen on the way here. He was probably tired of this monastery head's glib tongue.
Thinking about how he still had to spend a long time with this monastery head, he could not help but shake his head. He would just treat it as training his mental state.
As Monastery Head Qiao spoke, he also constantly probed Zhang Yan. The wondrous uses of restrictions that he taught were difficult parts that people who didn't study formations wouldn't be able to understand. As they conversed, it seemed that Zhang Yan really did understand a little bit.
Only then did he feel slightly relieved. He praised, "Zhenren, I didn't expect that other than your extraordinary Dao techniques, you even dabbled in the Dao of formations. You are indeed a genius bestowed by the heavens in our Qincang School."
Zhang Yan hurriedly said a few words of modesty. Although this Daoren was long-winded, he was still a real talent. If he could form a good relationship with him, he would be able to benefit from him in the future.
Vice-chancellor Qiao chuckled. "With your help, I'll be able to finish this restriction in three years at most."
At this point, he seemed to have thought of something and frowned. He raised his head to look at the sky and counted with his fingers. He muttered, "It's about time …"
His expression suddenly changed, and he grabbed Zhang Yan's sleeve.
"Daoist Zhang, quickly follow me to the Earthly Fire Heavenly Furnace."
Zhang Yan asked in surprise, "Are we going now?"
Just Now, he had only skimmed through the Jade Scroll once. He was not very familiar with it yet. If he were to rush into it now, he might not be able to do it.
Dean Qiao said, "Zhenren might not know, but the Towering Cloud Watchtower is going to refine a forbidden formation.
The entire Heavenly Furnace of Earthly Fire is needed. This old Daoist has calculated the time and I'm afraid that there will be other families who will be using this place in the next few days. If I'm late and it gets occupied, waiting for a few years will be normal. "
When Zhang Yan heard this, he didn't dare to delay. He immediately stood up and occupied the Heavenly Cauldron on the left and right first before talking about other things.
Chancellor Qiao was about to move when he smacked his forehead.
He said, "Zhenren Zhang, please wait for a moment. Let Daoren settle the matters in the courtyard and then we will leave."
He spent a full fifteen minutes explaining everything to the boy, inside and out, until the boy was dispirited and dispirited.
Only then was he satisfied. He called out to Zhang Yan and rode a ray of light out of the Fang Chen Courtyard.
The two of them flew in the sky. To outsiders, their speed was extremely fast. However, in Zhang Yan's view, although Chancellor Qiao could also ride the astral winds, his speed was slow. The astral energy around his body was turbid and not pure. Not to mention his current speed, even if he used the sword escape to fly when he was condensing his core, this Daoren might not be able to catch up.
Zhang Yan thought that this person was probably like Zhou Chongju, a cultivator who gave up on cultivating divine abilities and spells and only focused on improving his cultivation.
However, he could also understand this Daoren's choice. If it wasn't like that, he probably didn't have any profound achievements in formations.
After flying for a while, the two of them arrived above the Heavenly Cauldron.
It was also Zhang Yan's first time here. He stooped down and saw a scorched continent floating on the water. Water vapor rose, and fog covered the mountains. There were no aquatic creatures in the surroundings.
Looking closely, he realized that the entire island was made of black reefs and iron rocks. There were thousands of paths and hundreds of rivers. What flowed was not river water, but blazing fire and boiling oil.
There were three mountains in the continent, and they were all billowing with black smoke. Dust filled the sky and clouds. If it wasn't for the restriction formation isolating this place, perhaps half of the Great Swallow Dragon Swamp would have been covered.
As the two of them got closer, a shocking heat wave hit them. Even they found it difficult to bear, so they hurriedly opened their protective treasure light.
This Heavenly Cauldron was several times larger than the one Zhang Yan saw on Twin Moon Peak. If the Heavenly Cauldron of the Zhen Luo Union was only capable of opening a cave and moving the energy of the earth, then the one in front of them already had the ability to change mountains and rivers. Only a sect with ten thousand years of history like the Qincang School could do something like this.
Because of the comparison, Zhang Yan couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
Chancellor Qiao glanced at him and pointed below, saying, "I'm afraid Spiritual Master Zhang has never been here before. This Heavenly Cauldron was created by the fourth headmaster. Back then, this founding master led the six Dongtian Spiritual Masters of our Qincang School to the depths of the swamp.
It took them sixty years to refine it. Among the Xuanmen sects, only the Heavenly Cauldron of the Yuxiao school can compare. Even the Shaoqing sect can't compare. "
Zhang Yan nodded his head. This fourth headmaster was the grand-disciple of the third headmaster, Yuan Zhongzi. Although he wasn't famous, he could be called the person who carried on the past and opened up the future of the Qincang School. He had already cultivated to the realm of ascension, but for some reason, he was forced to stay in this world until his lifespan was exhausted.
This headmaster had also been in power for the longest time, nearly six thousand years. Not only did he double the size of the Great Longyan Swamp, he also personally set the layout of the nine academies and gathered countless talented disciples.
The reason why the previous headmaster, Qin Qinggang, was able to push Qincang School to become the number one school in Dong Hua was not unrelated to the wealth he had accumulated.
Chancellor Qiao's gaze swept back and forth a few times. Suddenly, his face lit up and he said, "Looks like no one has arrived first. We can go down and occupy it first. Spiritual Master Zhang, wait here for a moment. The deacon Daoist below is Martial Nephew Daoren. I'll go greet him and open the restriction, then the two of us can enter."
After saying this, he cupped his hands at Zhang Yan and turned into a stream of light, descending.
Not long after, he stopped on a high rock. A deacon Daoist with bright eyes, a lion's nose, and a wide mouth walked up. This person was only a Core Formation cultivator, but his expression and tone showed no respect for Chancellor Qiao at all. He said lazily, "Uncle-Master is here again. What are you playing with this time?"
Chancellor Qiao said, "To be honest, Martial Nephew Xu, we are here for the Lofty Cloud Tower. I hope Martial Nephew can bring the token and let us in."
Daoist Xu frowned and sighed. "Uncle-Master, you came at a bad time. If it was something else, I could still make an exception, but this won't do."
Chancellor Qiao was stunned. "Why is that?"
Daoist Xu shook his head. "Two months ago, Spiritual Master Wang of Glittering Jewel Grotto-Heaven came to greet us. He wanted to borrow this Earthly Fire Heavenly Cauldron to refine the Cloud Tower restriction. Uncle-Master, you came a step too late."
Chancellor Qiao snorted and waved his sleeves. "I have cultivated in the sect for hundreds of years and have come here dozens of times. It has always been first come, first served. I have never heard of such a rule. If they don't come, how can they make others wait? If they don't come for a year, can't they wait for a year? Martial Nephew, don't delay. Quickly open the restriction. "
Daoist Xu laughed coldly and said, "I was entrusted by the elders of the sect to take charge of this forbidden area. I have to set up the rules so that others won't say that I'm doing nothing. Uncle-Master, please don't make things difficult for me."
That Spiritual Master Wang was under Spiritual Master Qin Yu, and although Chancellor Qiao was also a Yuanying Spiritual Master, other than studying formations, he didn't practice any divine arts or techniques. His position in the sect wasn't high, so how could he be willing to offend Glittering Jewel Grotto-Heaven for this Daoren?
Chancellor Qiao was pushed back, and his beard trembled in anger, but he couldn't think of a solution.
At this moment, a golden light pierced through the clouds and landed on the ground. After the light dissipated, a young Daoist wearing a turtle-tailed robe with large sleeves appeared. He looked around and said, "Chancellor Qiao, have you encountered some difficulties?"
Daoist Xu saw Zhang Yan and felt the Vast Astral Wind that had yet to dissipate. He knew that the newcomer was also a Yuanying Spiritual Master, and his expression couldn't help trembling.
Chancellor Qiao told him the reason, and finally pointed at Daoist Xu. He said angrily, "This junior is Daoren Martial Nephew, but he doesn't give us any face and refuses to open the restriction."
Zhang Yan thought for a moment, then asked, "Chancellor Qiao, is this the only Earth Fire Heavenly Furnace in our sect?"
Chancellor Qiao thought for a moment, then said, "The Chen Clan also has a Heavenly Furnace, but it's slightly smaller than this one. It was created by the second generation sect master, Ancestor Chen. However, it's only for the Chen Clan's private use, and the disciples of the same sect rarely benefit from it. Also, Spiritual Master Yan has a treasure that can also be used as a Heavenly Furnace. If Spiritual Master Zhang has a way, you can give it a try."
Zhang Yan knew that neither of these two paths would work. He looked up and said to Daoist Xu, "I Zhang Yan, the sect master's token is here. Quickly go and bring it here."
"So it's Spiritual Master Zhang?"
Daoist Xu turned pale with fright. How could he not have heard of Zhang Yan's name? He couldn't help but panic. His eyes turned, and he hurriedly bowed. He said, "Since Spiritual Master Zhang has come here, how can I stop you? I don't have the token with me. Please wait here for a moment, I'll go get it right now. "
Zhang Yan glanced at him, but didn't say anything.
Daoist Xu bowed again, then went inside.
Chancellor Qiao smiled bitterly. "I didn't expect Spiritual Master Zhang's name to be so useful. My martial nephew doesn't dare to disobey."
Zhang Yan blushed. "Don't dare? That might not be the case. "
Chancellor Qiao didn't understand. Zhang Yan smiled, but didn't explain.
Daoist Xu went around a few stone pillars, and after a few turns, he arrived inside the forbidden formation. Wiping the cold sweat off his forehead, he said, "When did this old thing get to know such a person? This is difficult. I can't afford to offend either side, so I'll let them fight among themselves. "
He took out a Howling Lake Golden Sword from his sleeve. He chanted an incantation, and with a point of his finger, the sword suddenly let out a howl and flew into the air. Then, it turned into a beam of golden light and flew into the distance.
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