Lady Lian had wanted to wait for a few months, and after the southwest dragon pillar gathering, she would gather her people and go to the Shenwu Mountain to find trouble with Zhang Yan.
However, she did not expect that the Zhongtai Sect would lose so miserably this time, and even her two sworn brothers died in the formation.
She had lost two great helpers in one go. Even though she still had the support of her clan members, her status in the sect had also plummeted. Some of the concubines who didn't get along with her usually saw an opportunity to find fault with her.
Under such circumstances, she did not want to give others a handle, so she restrained herself a lot and shut herself in the door, not mentioning anything about the treasure snatching.
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Without a leader, Elder You would not be stupid enough to rush forward alone, so the matter was put aside just like that.
No matter how bloody the battle between the two sects was, it had nothing to do with Zhang Yan. Taking advantage of the rare peace and quiet, he polished his skills in the cave every day, refining Jun Yang's essence, and occasionally came out to teach the secrets of cultivation methods to his disciples.
Just like that, sixteen years passed peacefully in a flash.
In a cave in the belly of Cang Zhu Cave Peak, there was a large cauldron with dragon patterns placed under the hall. Thick white steam was rising from it, forming a spirit cap above the lid, hovering and lingering like a ball of cloud on the ground. There was a sound inside the cauldron, like boiling water, all signs indicating that this cauldron of pills was about to be refined.
Zhang Yan sat on the high platform in the north, with Daoist Wen and Zhao Ge on his left and right respectively. Other than the two of them, there were three other disciples standing under the hall, looking at the cauldron nervously.
Daoist Wen looked at it and said to Zhao Ge opposite him, "Junior Brother Zhao, I do not understand Pill Dao. Since Sect Head Senior Brother entered the sect, you have followed him the longest, so you should be able to see something. I wonder if He Cheng and the others can successfully refine this cauldron of pills? "
Zhao Ge shook his head, "It's hard to say, I have seen how diligent He Cheng and the others are in cultivating every day, but I heard that this cauldron of pills is a test of their eyesight, it is not comparable to the pills they usually refine together, so it is hard to say."
At this time, Zhang Yan smiled, "Junior Brothers, just wait patiently, you will see the results in a moment."
The three disciples of the hall were called He Cheng, He Tong, and He Guang. He was originally a disciple of the Deep Abyss Sect. It was just that after cultivating for sixty to seventy years, he had barely entered the realm of Clear Qi. His talent was ordinary.
After Zhang Yan took over the sect, he intended to choose disciples to teach alchemy. The three of them felt that this person had no hope of achieving the Great Dao. But if he could learn this technique … In the sect, he would have the same glory, so he might as well give up on other thoughts and focus on this path. After sixteen years of cultivation, he had gained quite a bit of insight into the Dao of alchemy.
Today was the day Zhang Yan would set the test. As long as they succeeded in concocting this batch of medicinal pills, they would be able to assume the position of Master of the Alchemy Department. They would be in charge of all the medicinal pills concocted by the Sect, and in the future, any disciple who saw them would have to treat them with respect. However, if they failed, they would have no choice but to hand over the position to someone else.
At this time, the sound of the cauldron was getting louder and louder, and the spiritual clouds on the lid were surging. It was obvious that the cauldron was about to be opened. The three of them couldn't help but feel nervous. Whether they succeeded or not, it all depended on this moment.
They calmed themselves down, and at the same time, they conjured a spell and each shot a ray of light into the cauldron.
The three of them had done this action countless times, and could be said to be very familiar with it. When the ray of light landed, it was immediately triggered. After a short while, a sound of gold and jade colliding was heard, and the lid of the cauldron was pushed out by a gust of clear air. It was about five to six feet high, and a faint light appeared within the cauldron. A thick fragrance filled the hall, and with a light breath, they felt refreshed, and their eyes and ears became sharp.
Daoist Wen's eyes widened, "Is it done?"
Zhao Ge stared at it, but he did not speak.
For the past ten years, the Deep Abyss Temple had opened up a thousand acres of medicinal garden in the mountains, and planted all kinds of strange flowers and herbs. Now that they had a Pill Master, they no longer had to rely on the celestial city.
At this time, a boy came forward, and took a look. He replied, "Sect Master Zhenren, the medicinal pills are done."
Zhang Yan said in a clear voice, "Bring it to me."
The boy placed the medicinal pills in the cauldron on a jade plate, and brought it to the bottom of the stairs. He said, "Sect Master Zhenren, the medicinal pills are all here."
He Cheng and the other two did not know if they could pass the test this time, and instantly became anxious.
Zhang Yan looked down. If it was him, this cauldron could produce more than three hundred Grand Elemental Pills, but now there were only a hundred pills, and forty percent of the ingredients were wasted. Moreover, the medicinal properties of the pills were strong, and slightly lacking in gentleness, so it could not be said to be good. However, this was the first time the three of them had refined this pill, and to be able to reach this step was already very difficult.
He nodded slightly, and looked towards He Cheng and the others. He said with a pleasant expression, "The three of you in the path of alchemy, and your perseverance and talent are outstanding among the younger generation of disciples in my sect. Now that you have learned a little, the alchemy room in the sect, from today onwards, will be managed by the three of you. "
When He Cheng and the other two heard this, they were overjoyed, and knelt down to thank him.
Zhang Yan also gave them some words of encouragement, and then ordered them to leave. He then said to Daoist Wen, "Junior Apprentice-Brother Wen, I still have something to say to Junior Apprentice-Brother Zhao, you can leave first."
Daoist Wen did not mind, and readily got up. Just as he was about to leave, he seemed to have thought of something, and turned around to say, "Senior Apprentice-Brother, recently there have been many people from outside the mountain who came to ask to be our disciple. There is a boy, only about ten years old, but he actually traveled thousands of miles by himself. Previously, Senior Apprentice-Brother Chu wanted to take him as a disciple, but who knew that he was not willing, saying something about not bowing to anyone other than the Sect Master. Junior Apprentice-Brother saw that his talent is extraordinary, and his desire to seek Dao is really rare, so I wanted to help him escape a favor."
Zhang Yan smiled, "In the future, Junior Apprentice-Brother will bring him to see me."
Daoist Wen was overjoyed, and he bowed, then nodded to Zhao Ge, and left the cave.
Zhang Yan pondered for a moment, then turned around and said to Zhao Ge, "Junior Apprentice-Brother Zhao, I can trust the alchemy room to He Cheng and the other two, but the sect still lacks a place to forge weapons. In order to guard against the unforeseen calamity, we need to plan early."
Among the three disciples, only Zhao Ge was told by Zhang Yan that the calamity was coming, and they need to be prepared early, so he understood the meaning of the words. He bowed and said, "Dare I ask Sect Master Shixiong, what do you need me to do?"
Zhang Yan said, "I want to build a Heavenly Furnace for the sect, but there is no suitable place in Cang Zhu Peak. After careful consideration, I feel that it can be set in the eastern boundary of the House of God."
Zhao Ge was surprised, "Why choose that place? Although the eastern boundary of the House of God is vast, most of it is desolate and uninhabited, and the spiritual veins are also sparse. "
Zhang Yan smiled, "It is precisely because no one can go there that I can use it. Every time the Heavenly Furnace is activated, it must consume the fire qi of the earth vein. Not to mention that it is not easy to draw this qi, it is too eye-catching to only set up in the sect. If the fellow daoists outside the mountain hear about it, they will want to borrow it to forge weapons, are you willing?"
Zhao Ge suddenly understood, "Sect Master Shixiong is really thoughtful."
Zhang Yan said, "Junior Apprentice-Brother Zhao, I usually have to guard the sect and can't leave. Zhang is also outside searching for medicinal materials, so I can only rely on you for this matter."
Zhao Ge solemnly bowed and said, "I dare not not do my best."
Zhang Yan smiled and said, "I can't stay in Dongsheng Continent for long, sooner or later I will return to Qincang Mountain Gate. Before I leave, I still need to choose a leader. However, for us Daoists, cultivation is the foundation, otherwise it will be difficult to convince the masses. Junior Apprentice-Brother Zhao, you must remember to be diligent."
After listening, Zhao Ge was silent for a moment, then he bowed deeply to Zhang Yan.
Zhang Yan nodded. Shen Baishuang's three registered disciples each had their own strengths and weaknesses. Chu Mulan was indecisive, but when it came to handling mundane affairs, he had his own methods. Although Daoist Wen had the highest mana among the three, his personality was too unyielding. Only Zhao Ge had a steady temperament and was also the most talented, with the hope of achieving Yuanying. He was the next person Zhang Yan favored as the next leader.
As the two of them were talking, a flying sword suddenly flew into the hall, heading towards Zhao Ge. He looked around and reached out to receive it. First, he apologized to Zhang Yan, then opened it to take a look. Unconsciously, his expression froze, and he raised his head to say, "Sect Master Shixiong, this is a letter from Mount E Sect. It says that Zhenren Yong fought with someone at the Dharma Assembly the day before yesterday. Because he was no match for his opponent, he has already passed away."
As he said this, he handed the letter over. Zhang Yan raised his eyebrows and reached out to receive it. Only after reading it carefully did he understand the details. As it turned out, the day before yesterday had been a meeting between the Xuan Yue Sect and the Zhongtai Sect's Northwest Dragon Pillar. This time, the Zhongtai Sect Master had brought a total of sixteen Yuanying cultivators. Apart from the nine Yuanying Elders of their own sect, there were seven others who had been summoned from the lower sects. Even Daoist Gongsun of the Immortal Sieve Sect, who hadn't left his mountain for a long time, was among them.
Although the Zhongtai Sect wanted to regain the face they had lost last time, the battle still ended with their defeat. Three of the sect's Elders had died, while the seven cultivators from the lower sects, including Yong Fu and Daoist Gongsun, had all perished.
After Zhang Yan finished reading, he sighed and said, "I didn't expect that after more than ten years, Daoist Yong would actually die in body and soul."
Zhao Ge said in a low voice, "Sect Master Yong also had no choice."
Just then, there was a flash of white light outside the cave. Unexpectedly, another letter had arrived. This time, it was headed straight for Zhang Yan. He reached out and caught it in his palm, sweeping it over his eyes. Just by looking at the mark on it, he knew it was a letter from Zhang Boyan.
In the past sixteen years, the three profound artifacts had been placed in the Floating Tower with no one coming to trade for them. As a result, Zhang Boyan was still running around outside, searching for spiritual plants.
Zhang Yan thought that there should be a clue. He opened the letter and skimmed through it. He discovered that it wasn't about this matter, but was still related to the Dragon Pillar Assembly.
In order to compete with the Xuan Yue Cult for the Dragon Pillar Palace, the Zhongtai Sect had already experienced a total of seven Dragon Pillar Assemblies. However, sixteen years later, there would be another battle. This battle was especially crucial. If the Zhongtai Sect won, they could fight to a draw. If they lost, they would have no hope at all. However, after experiencing two crushing defeats, the Zhongtai Sect's vitality was greatly damaged. Not only were the sect's Elders unwilling to fight, but the cultivators from the lower sects were also in danger.
Under these circumstances, the Zhongtai Sect Master knew that it wasn't good to force too much. However, he was afraid that there would be no one available for the final assembly. As a result, he came up with an idea. He would use all kinds of rare treasures to recruit experts. It didn't matter which sect they were from, even if they were from an evil sect or a demon cultivator from the Outer Sea, as long as they were willing to fight for the Zhongtai Sect, they would be treated as an honored guest and granted their requests.
Seeing this, Zhang Yan's eyes flashed. Zhang Boyan had found quite a few Ghost Sunflowers and Hidden Earth Lotuses over the years, but he still hadn't found the Shejing. If the Zhongtai Sect could bring it out, he wouldn't mind going to the Dragon Pillar Assembly.
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