PS: Part 3
Daoist Xu's cultivation was not high, but when he saw the scene of Zhang Yan and Shen Baishuang fighting, he felt that his soul was shaken and he was terrified. When he thought about how he would die if he was hit by any one of the sword lights, he couldn't help but break out in cold sweat.
Now that he saw Shen Baishuang and Wang Xiangrong retreat, he thought Zhang Yan had won, so he came over anxiously and put on a happy expression. He flattered, "Sage Zhang's swordsmanship is indeed extraordinary. No wonder you're the number one sword immortal in the sect."
Monastery Head Qiao hated his despicable appearance and snorted. "Where's the talisman?"
Daoist Xu hurriedly took out the talisman. Monastery Head Qiao snatched it and said, "And the spell?"
"Yes, there's still the spell." Because Daoist Xu was restrained by the sect's rules, he couldn't say it out loud. He took out a Talisman, bit his fingertip, and quickly wrote a line of incantations. He handed it over and licked his fingers, his eyes flickering.
Monastery Head Qiao read it once and chanted a few more lines. He felt the talisman in his sleeve tremble and knew the spell was correct. With a flick of his finger, the Talisman turned into fragments and flew away. He said to Zhang Yan, "Sage Zhang, we can enter the restrictive formation now."
Daoist Xu hurriedly shouted, trying to curry favor with him. "Let me lead the way."
There were countless restrictive formations set up around the Heavenly Furnace of Earth Fire. Without the talisman, it was impossible to fly. The first part of the journey was full of twists and turns. Not only was it easy to get lost, there were also stalagmites hundreds of meters tall, holding up a forest of stones. They were all where the formation doors were located.
They were different from the bronze pillars in the Fangchen Courtyard. Each one was over thirty meters wide. Even if Zhang Yan used his sword to cut them, he wouldn't be able to do anything for a while. The power of the formation was also incomparable. Zhang Yan thought that once the formation was activated, it would probably be able to kill Yuanying cultivators without a problem. It could be said to be heavily guarded.
After all, Monastery Head Qiao was an experienced formation master. Every time he passed by a place, he would give a few comments and point out the key points in breaking the formation. Where was the deceptive formation, where was the trick to break through, where was the hiding place?
Zhang Yan nodded repeatedly as he listened, memorizing everything he had said.
He was already thinking that when he returned, he would definitely set up the array formation of Clear Nether Lake again. Only then would he be able to leave his residence and fight with ease.
Daoist Xu had a disapproving expression.
Seeing his expression, Chancellor Qiao was a bit exasperated at his failure to live up to his expectations. My Senior Brother is a Formation Grandmaster, and you are his disciple. Yet, he is lacking in this Dao. He has really lost all his face. "
Xu Jing sneered as he walked in front, seemingly very disdainful.
Monastery Head Qiao was even more dissatisfied. He pointed at his back and said, "I've made a fool of myself in front of Daoist Master. My martial nephew's talent in formations is even greater than mine. If he continues to study it, his accomplishments will definitely be above ours. But now he's delusional enough to want to learn those divine abilities. Daoren feels his heart ache. It's a pity. "
Hearing that Daoist Xu's talent was so high, Zhang Yan's heart moved and his eyes flashed.
But when Daoist Xu heard these words, for some reason, he clenched his fists and suddenly became excited. He said loudly, "Yes, Martial Uncle is right. I have lost all my master's face, but what can I do? Back then, Master was killed by a great demon of the North Nether Continent, and even his primordial spirit could not be found. Where was Martial Uncle at that time? Where were my senior brothers? After Master died. I, Xu Jing, knew that although the Dao of Formations can protect the sect, it cannot protect one's body. Without divine abilities, how can one obtain the Dao of Longevity? "
He used almost all his strength to shout the last sentence, causing the stone forest to rumble.
Zhang Yan glanced at him. He hadn't expected that this Daoist Xu, who looked so vile, was actually someone who admired the Dao of Longevity.
Monastery Head Qiao was stunned. After a moment of silence, he said bitterly, "Back then, it was your master who passed away. It wasn't that Martial Uncle didn't want to save him, but that I was under orders to guard a large formation and could not leave without permission …"
Daoist Xu sneered. "Martial Uncle doesn't need to explain. Even if you went, what could you do? You'd just be a bonus. Martial Nephew just wants Martial Uncle to know that I, Xu Jing, will definitely not step onto this old path! "
Monastery Head Qiao seemed to have been touched, and his expression was somewhat dejected. He was depressed the entire way and had no intention of speaking. Only when they were about to reach their destination did he finally get a little angry.
The three of them had unknowingly arrived at the highest peak of the continent. Because of the Earth Fire, there was not a single grass or tree here.
In front of them were nine jade platforms about an acre in size, carved with patterns of water and stars. They surrounded the mountain, and on each of them was a black banner of water that was thirty meters tall. They fluttered in the wind, and in the center was a bottomless pit. This place led straight to the lungs of the earth, and red clouds and black smoke constantly rose from it. Looking up from below, the sky was a black color, as if thunderclouds had gathered and a baleful aura was roiling.
After venting, Daoist Xu also seemed to have taken off his disguise. He no longer bowed and fawned like before. After sending the two of them to the depths of the Heavenly Furnace, he cupped his hands and was about to leave.
However, at this moment, Zhang Yan called out to him. "Xu Jing, do you want to learn Dao techniques?"
Daoist Xu couldn't help but be startled.
It wasn't that he didn't have the thought of currying favor with Zhang Yan. What kind of status did the ten great disciples have? If he could receive one or two of their guidance, it would definitely be extremely beneficial. However, he also knew that this was merely wishful thinking. Why would the other have the time to pay attention to a small character like him?
Moreover, he had previously stirred up trouble, and he expected that the other would have a bad impression of him. Thus, he gave up on the thought. Now that he suddenly heard these words, he was at a loss for what to do.
Zhang Yan smiled. "If you really want to, I can give you a chance. However, you can't give up on the Dao of Formations. You have to pick it up again. Are you willing?"
Daoist Xu listened to the conditions and was slightly convinced.
Although he wanted to learn Dao techniques, no one would teach him. Even if he died in the sect, he wouldn't be able to learn it. If he followed Zhang Yan, there would be a chance. Therefore, without thinking too much, he knelt on the ground and kowtowed. "Zhenren Zhang, I am willing to listen to your instructions."
Zhang Yan said in a low voice, "Don't be impatient. Just wait here. If it's fast, it'll be a year. If it's late, it'll be three years. I'll definitely send someone to find you."
He didn't do this on a whim. What he thought was that becoming the Grand Supreme Elder of the Yaoyin Clan was only a temporary measure. However, his disciple Wei Zihong was different. In the future, he would have to return to the small world to start his own clan. However, when the clan was first established, it would definitely be sparsely populated. As the head of the clan, he couldn't keep an eye on the formation all day, so he might as well find someone to guard it.
This Xu Jing was a suitable candidate. Although he was talented in the Dao of Formations, his position in the clan wasn't high. Presumably, if he asked Sect Leader Qin for him, he would definitely not be rejected.
As for the protective Dao techniques that this person wanted to learn, although the methods in the Qincang School couldn't be taught, there were a few in the Yaoyin Clan. Whether to teach them or not, it was up to Wei Zihong to decide.
Monastery Head Qiao sighed and didn't say anything. He said, "Zhenren Zhang, before setting up the restriction, the Lofty Cloud Watchtower needs to be thrown into the pit to absorb the Extreme Earthly Aura Baleful Qi and Fire Lung Spiritual Essence. After a year, it can be refined. Would Zhenren Zhang like to wait a few more days?"
Zhang Yan pondered for a moment. He had already read through the jade scroll once. However, the method to refine the restriction was actually not complicated. With the help of the damaged jade, he would only need three months at most to become familiar with it. A year was more than enough, so he replied, "Monastery Head Qiao, you can start first."
Monastery Head Qiao made a sound of acknowledgment and flew up, landing on a jade platform in front of him. He took out an item from his sleeve and threw it out. A speck of spiritual light flew out and continuously spun under the contrast of the clouds, slowly expanding. In the end, it became an enormous palace nearly one thousand and five hundred feet in size. It then fell down, falling into the deep pit that connected to the earth below.
Zhang Yan only took a glance, but he could vaguely see that the palace was filled with pavilions and halls, pavilions and flowers. All of them were exquisitely beautiful. It was not inferior to a Dao rite and was far from something the Flying Starhub Palace could compare to.
He had heard of it before. If his magic power was deep enough, under the activation of it, this cloud tower could be several times larger. Once it was refined successfully, it could probably even hold the Dragon Carp.
Monastery Head Qiao gazed at the deep pit with a solemn expression. He picked up the talisman on the high platform and gently shook it. He felt a rumbling sound under his feet. The smoke and fire seemed to be swept back and forth by a pair of invisible hands, constantly swaying.
Daoist Xu was quite perceptive. Seeing that Zhang Yan was temporarily fine, he said, "Spiritual Master Zhang, in the belly of this mountain, there is a cave abode. It was left behind by a Heavenly Abode Master of the sect thousands of years ago. It is very comfortable and can be used as a rest."
Zhang Yan's eyes lit up. "Left behind by a Heavenly Abode Master, I wonder which senior it was?"
Daoist Xu said awkwardly, "My status is low, so I don't know. However, the previous attendant once said that behind the cave abode, there is a restriction that this Spiritual Master personally set up. It seems to be sealing something, but our cultivation is low. As soon as we get close, we will be pushed out by a strong wind."
Zhang Yan's interest was immediately piqued, and he said, "Let me go take a look."
Daoist Xu bowed and said, "Spiritual Master, please follow me."
He made a hand seal, and a mist rose under his feet. He flew up along the mountain wall. Zhang Yan's body didn't move, but there was a light wind that lifted him up.
Back then, the Heavenly Abode Master also came here to refine some magic treasure, so he didn't stay far. Not long after, Daoist Xu said that they had arrived.
Zhang Yan looked up and saw that there was a cave door about three meters tall deep in the belly of the mountain. It was just right between two steep mountain walls that seemed to have been cut by knives and axes. It was extremely inconspicuous. In front of the cave door, there was a large rock that someone had moved over, blocking the way in.
There was no restriction on the rock. It was probably placed here by a attendant to warn people not to barge in. In fact, it was not very useful.
After Daoist Xu landed, he took a few steps forward and raised his hand. A gust of smoke rose and moved the rock away, allowing it to fall down the mountain. He then pointed and said, "Spiritual Master, this is the place. The restriction is behind the cave abode. As a attendant, it is not convenient for me to go in, so I can only stay here."
Zhang Yan nodded to show that he understood. With a thought, a strong wind stirred and the door of the cave abode slowly opened. After a while, the light of a pearl shone from inside. He smiled, waved his sleeve, and walked in.
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