Author's note: Part 2
Explosions rang out continuously within the Earth Fire Heavenly Cauldron. Star Fire and Molten Star Fire were continuously thrown out of the pit along with smoke. Those smoke clouds shot straight up into the sky, and after the sparks landed on the stone bricks, they soon turned into puddles of black residue.
At first, when the three of them were refining the restriction, it was still rather smooth. But later on, for some unknown reason, the Earth Fire became violent and difficult to tame, causing the Coiled Dragon Copper Pillar to rise and fall from time to time. It was very unstable.
Zhang Yan had no worries. Relying on his profound magic power and brilliant methods, he could always turn danger into safety. But Monastery Head Qiao was different. Normally, he rarely fought with others. Whenever he wanted to use force, he would pour all his magic power into it. Although the situation had improved with Zhang Yan's reminder, every time the Earth Fire was strong, he would return to his old habits in his anxiety. Often, he would not be able to hold on for even a day.
Every time that happened, Zhang Yan would step forward to take over and try to maintain the situation.
On this day, the three of them suddenly felt the entire Heavenly Cauldron trembling. Monastery head Qiao jumped up and looked down into the pit. He suddenly laughed loudly and said, "Enlightened Master Zhang, it's done, it's done. Hurry and work together with me to suppress the Earth Fire!"
After saying this, he raised his banner and waved it with all his might. Zhang Yan also roused his spirits and suddenly circulated his magic power. A vast astral wind suddenly swept out and suppressed the Earth Fire. Under the combined efforts of the two of them, the Earth Fire had no choice but to retreat into the pit.
The Lofty Cloud Tower transformed into a speck of spiritual light and flew up. Monastery Head Qiao pointed at the sky and landed. Then he waved his sleeve and sent it to Zhang Yan. Stroking his beard that had long been dyed black, he said with a smile, "Spiritual Master Zhang. You can use your blood to refine it. "
After Zhang Yan received it, he placed the spiritual light in his palm and forced out a drop of essence blood to merge with it. After refining it slightly, he activated his magic power. A ray of light flew up and circled once before disappearing into the space between his eyebrows.
Daoist Xu was already exhausted. Seeing that he had finally succeeded, his spirits relaxed. With a "putong" sound, he lay on the ground facing the sky and passed out just like that.
His cultivation was not as good as the two of them. If it wasn't for the pills that Zhang Yan gave him, he wouldn't have been able to hold on.
Over the past half a year, he and Chancellor Qiao were covered in filth because they were completely focused on refining. Their hair was disheveled, and they looked battered and exhausted.
There was only Zhang Yan. His robe was still spotless.
This was not because he was deliberately maintaining it, but because he just happened to have the Warm Healing Pill Jade with him. Otherwise, he wouldn't have become like this.
Chancellor Qiao didn't seem to mind. His expression changed, and he came to Zhang Yan's side. "Sage Zhang, Daoren wants to ask for someone from you."
Zhang Yan noticed that he kept glancing in Xu Jing's direction from time to time. He smiled and asked, "Is it because of Deacon Xu?"
"That's right!" Chancellor Qiao cupped his hands and said, "There are still four Cloud Watchtower restrictions in Daoren's Fang Chen Courtyard, but he lacks manpower. Daoren originally planned to wait a few years and find a few people to help him. But now that we have Martial Nephew Xu, we only need to invite one more person. If Daoist Zhang is willing to lend him to me for three years, in the future, if Daoist Zhang needs to refine any restrictions in your Immortal's Cave, feel free to look for me. "
Daoist Xu had Just Now volunteered to be Zhang Yan's disciple. He had also seen it. So if he wanted to take care of him, he would need Zhang Yan's permission.
Zhang Yan originally didn't plan to take Daoist Xu away immediately. This matter would have to wait until he returned from the Sword Competition of the Sixteen Sects.
Since Chancellor Qiao had asked, he did a favor at little cost. He smiled and said, "As long as Chancellor Qiao can convince him, I naturally have no objections."
Chancellor Qiao was overjoyed. Since Xu Jing had followed Zhang Yan's orders to pick up the formation, then it was most suitable for him to follow by his side. If he had brought it up, there was absolutely no reason for him to refuse. He was immediately filled with gratitude.
Since this matter had been settled, Zhang Yan didn't plan to stay any longer. He still had to practice the five elements escape technique before the Sword Competition, so he bid farewell to Chancellor Qiao. Taking Jing You with him, he stepped on a cloud and flew out of the Heavenly Furnace of Earth Fire. Once in the air, he determined the direction, shook his sleeves, and flew off in a rainbow.
Not far from the gates of Qincang School, he could already see the silhouette of Zhao You Mountain. But at this moment, he suddenly saw two rays of profound light flying rapidly under the clouds. The one in front was clearly a bit more brilliant, leaving the one behind farther and farther behind.
The person at the back was clearly anxious and shouted. There were two disciples on duty outside the gates. When they heard the voice, they drove their flying boat over to inquire.
But who knew that the person in front was extremely fierce. Without saying a word, he swept the profound light over. At the same time, he also took out a short sword and charged over with a desperate momentum.
The cultivation of the two disciples on duty was similar to the person who had come. If they had tried to block him properly, he definitely wouldn't have been able to break through their combined efforts. But they had never imagined that someone would make a move against them. Even though they had the protection flag issued by the gates and managed to block him in a fluster, they didn't lose their lives. But they still suffered a loss and let him charge through.
Zhang Yan saw that the situation was not right and let out a cold shout. With a leap, he rushed to the front. With just a shake of his sleeve, a strong wind swept down and easily swept up the person, pressing her against the cloud.
With a sweep of his gaze, he saw that the person he had caught was a white-clothed young girl with a beautiful face. She looked extremely weak and delicate, and she seemed to have fainted after being swept by the gale earlier.
At this moment, the person behind hurried over. When this person saw Zhang Yan, he couldn't help but exclaim, "Uncle-Master Zhang?"
Zhang Yan raised his eyebrows and looked over. He had some impression of this person. He seemed to be Mo Tianhua's disciple. He asked, "Are you Junior Brother Mo's disciple?"
In the past, he had escorted twelve disciples to the Little Demon Cave to cultivate. This person was one of them. When he saw that Zhang Yan actually recognized him, he couldn't help but feel excited. He quickly bowed and said, "Yes, yes. Martial Nephew Yu Huo greets Uncle-Master Zhang."
Zhang Yan waved his hand and pointed at the girl. He asked in a deep voice, "What's going on?"
Yu Huo glanced at her, and his expression suddenly changed. A look of hatred appeared on his face. He gritted his teeth and said, "To be honest, Uncle-Master, this girl is a disciple of the Devil's Doctrine who sneaked into my Qincang School."
Zhang Yan's expression froze. He became serious and said, "How did you know?"
Yu Huo seemed to have some misgivings and hesitated. At this moment, the two disciples on duty drove the flying boat over. Zhang Yan glanced at them and waved his sleeve. "Go far away. Don't come over without my care."
As guards, the two of them naturally recognized Zhang Yan. They saluted him with fearful expressions and left without saying a word.
Looking at Yu Huo's expression, Zhang Yan guessed that there might be more to this matter. He sneered and said, "Since I've seen this, it's impossible for me not to ask about it. Don't think that you can get away with it. Just tell me the truth."
Just now, even though Yu Huo had chased out of the mountain gate, he did not expose the girl's identity. It was not that he was unwilling, but he had been told by his fellow disciples that he could not tell others. However, facing a Yuanying Zhenren, he really did not have much confidence. He could only vaguely explain, "This girl wanted to harm my master, but she did not succeed. I was only ordered to chase after her."
It was unknown when the young girl had woken up, but when she saw that she had fallen beside Zhang Yan, she couldn't help but turn pale. She knew that she couldn't escape. Hearing Yu Huo's words, she couldn't help but mock, "It was clearly my teacher who coveted my beauty and drank my sect's secret medicine. If it wasn't for that little girl Mo Ying interrupting me, Mo Tianhua would have long been mine."
This girl was a wandering cultivator that Mo Tianhua had saved 40 years ago. Seeing that she was pitiful, he brought her back to the sect and took her in as a disciple. However, he did not formally acknowledge her as his master.
Who knew that this girl was extraordinary? She had reached the Mystic Light Realm in just 30 years. Mo Tianhua was very happy. Her talent was outstanding even among the many disciples in the sect, so he liked her very much. Recently, he even wanted to take her in as a concubine.
However, he never would have thought that this girl was a disciple of the Demonic Sect and purposely stayed by his side for a reason. She had been hiding all these years and only attacked him after she had won his trust. She had almost been taken in by him.
Zhang Yan could not help but shake his head. Mo Tianhua was a Core Formation cultivator and had countless disciples. In a small sect, he would be at least an elder, if not the Sect Master. However, he had been ambushed by a Mystic Light Realm disciple of the Demonic Sect.
If this matter was spread out, losing face would be a small matter, but it would be hard for him to raise his head in front of his peers in the future. He might even cause his peers to look down on him. No wonder Yu Huo was so secretive and did not want to say it directly. He probably knew the consequences.
Zhang Yan looked at the girl and said, "You worked so hard to hide in my Qincang School just to kill Junior Martial Brother Mo? Do you have a deep grudge with him? "
The girl obviously knew that she would not be able to keep her life, so she did not hide anything. She said, "I don't have any grudges with Mo Tianhua. I just happened to pick him. I am a disciple of the Bloodsoul Sect. If I can absorb the soul of a Core Formation cultivator of the Xuan Gate, who in the same generation can be my match?"
Zhang Yan frowned and said, "According to what I know, your Bloodsoul Sect's cultivation method is very different from my Xuan Gate's. How did you hide it from Junior Martial Brother Mo?"
The girl said proudly, "My cultivation is from the proper Xuan Gate and was obtained through many years of hard work. Otherwise, how could I hide it from Old Bastard Mo's eyes? I was only prepared to destroy this cultivation method after capturing Old Bastard Mo and returning to the sect. I will start from the beginning again. "
Hearing these words, Zhang Yan unconsciously looked at the girl a few more times. He felt a little admiration for her.
Not to mention the boldness of this scheme, just the fact that she had crippled her decades of bitter cultivation without any hesitation was not something an ordinary person could do. If he hadn't coincidentally bumped into her today, she might have really escaped. Yu Huo was even more tongue-tied.
Yu Huo was even more dumbfounded. After a moment of silence, he said angrily, "Witch, I hurt my master. I will definitely grind your bones to ashes!"
The girl sneered again and said, "Since I have fallen into your hands, I have never thought of returning alive. I only wish for a quick death!"
However, Zhang Yan said indifferently, "You will naturally die. However, before that, you need to tell me who is taking care of you in my sect."
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