With Han Wangke's assistance, Shao Zhongxiang had nothing to worry about. Although the floodwaters had yet to recede, he couldn't wait any longer and sent someone to deliver the letter of challenge to the School of Deep Caves.
On Ashwood Peak, Zhang Yan casually tossed the letter in his hand to the side. After receiving Zhang Boyan's report, he already understood the ins and outs of the matter. Previously, he had been too busy dealing with the Tidal Vortex. If this letter had arrived a few days later, perhaps he would have already taken the time to deal with the sect. Now that the letter had arrived, he was prepared to push the boat with the current and eradicate the sect once and for all.
Sweeping his gaze downwards, he said, "Shao Zhongxiang wants to fight me on the Tidal Cliff of the Eastern Shrine in half a month. Junior brothers, what do you think?"
At this moment, aside from Chu, Wen, and Zhao, there were also Zhang Boyan and his disciple, as well as a dozen or so Profound Light Realm disciples seated below.
Chu Muran looked left and right before speaking first. "This little brother once inquired from Sect Master Bai. Shao Zhongxiang seemed to have once studied under the Fengxiang sword school. Because of his demonic body, he was ostracized by his fellow disciples. He's skilled in the art of flying swords and isn't easy to deal with. In the past, Fellow Daoist Yong didn't have the confidence to subdue him. As long as he doesn't cause trouble, there's no need to worry about him."
Wen Liang was immediately angered. "When Yong Fu was in charge of Immortal City, he didn't make a move. Now that senior brother is here, he dares to issue a challenge? Does he think that our School of Deep Caves is easy to bully?"
Chu Muran shook his head. "That's not the reason. Shao Zhongxiang once sparred with Sect Master Yong several decades ago. At the time, he won by a bit, but afterwards, it was announced that it was a draw. This little brother believes that this person must've colluded with the Python Tribe in recent years. Otherwise, he would've long since seized the position of sect master. There's no way he would've endured until now."
Zhao Ge raised his hands in a salute. "With Sect Master Yong's power, Shao Zhongxiang is nothing to fear. It's the Python Clan. If it wasn't for them, how could this person be so daring? It's not difficult to get rid of this clan, but we need to be on guard against the Python Clan's actions. "
Everyone's expression was stern. The Python Tribe's power was no less than the five major Sects of Dong Sheng. To the Deep Cave Sect, they were a colossus that occupied the North Sea.
The ones closest to the Divine House Mountain were the Zhongtai Sect and the Xuan Yue Sect, but the two sects were currently fighting to the death. He didn't have the time to care about this place.
Zhang Yan was confident that as long as Luo Mengze did not show up, the Dragon Carp Liuren and the two hundred thousand demon soldiers would be enough to stop the enemies from the sea. However, this was his hidden chess piece, and it was not convenient for him to reveal it now. He smiled faintly and said, "The Python Tribe has long had the intention to invade Dongsheng, but now they are borrowing Shao Zhongxiang's hand to do this. It is enough to show that they are also wary of the five great sects and do not dare to launch a large-scale attack."
Everyone felt that Chu Mulan's words made sense, and they couldn't help but feel slightly relieved. Chu Mulan said, "If Shao Zhongxiang doesn't win this time, I'll be the first one to ask for your help. Our Deep Cave Sect has the mountain gate formation, so we naturally have nothing to fear. However, the other sects will have to worry about it. "
Zhang Yan smiled and said, "That is not difficult. As the saying goes, there can be no construction without destruction. All the sects' mountain gates have been destroyed, so we can take this opportunity to set up formations in each sect's mountain gates. Then, we can build altars between the mountain peaks of each sect's cave abodes and connect them with formation flags. We can communicate with each other, and this is called the 'Sect Locking Formation'. What do you think, Junior Brothers? "
As soon as he said this, everyone was shocked. They didn't expect this sect leader to be so generous. If he really succeeded, then the Divine House Mountain would be like an iron bucket, impenetrable by wind and rain.
After thinking about it carefully, they felt that it was very possible. The sects of the Divine House Mountain never cared about the mountain gate formation. Before Zhang Yan came to the east, only the Celestial City was considered to be extremely strict. When he ordered to set up formations, the other sects didn't think much of it at first, but when Hong Xiao attacked, Just Now, they could see the benefits.
Originally, because the sects and sects enjoyed the worship of the people of the vassal states, their mountain gates were scattered everywhere. Now that they needed to be rearranged, this method could be implemented.
Chu Mu thought for a while and said, "Although Sect Leader's suggestion is good, there is a problem. If we let the sects and sects do what they want, it will be very inappropriate. If we send our disciples to do it, I'm afraid they won't be willing."
Zhang Yan smiled faintly and looked at the dozen Xuan Light Realm disciples. He said, "What do you think? Speak."
The eldest disciple, Lin Xuanchao, said, "This time, our Deep Abyss Gate didn't suffer any damage because of the formation set up by Sect Leader. I'm sure the other sects and sects have seen this, so we can send our disciples to talk about the pros and cons."
Wen Liang didn't like it and slammed the table. He said loudly, "Jiang Rou, you say it."
Jiang Rou was very direct. She said clearly, "If there are people who don't respect Sect Leader's orders, find a few of them and kill them. Kill the chicken to warn the monkey. Let's see who still dares to disobey."
Zhang Yan smiled. This Jiang Rou was indeed a gentle disciple. She looked quiet, but she still had her usual demeanor.
However, the two of them didn't agree with him. The former was too gentle. If they really did it, it was obvious that the sects were just pretending and wouldn't leave. The latter, on the other hand, was too firm. One had to know that formations needed people to control it. If there was a formation without people, it would just be empty talk. If the sects resisted it, they would just pretend to agree but oppose in secret. How could the Deep Abyss Gate take care of it?
At this moment, Zhao Yang, who was sitting at the back, couldn't help but say, "Sect Leader, I have an idea."
Zhang Boyan said coldly, "If the Manor Head doesn't ask you, you don't have the right to speak."
Zhang Yan waved his hand and said, "Don't worry about it. Zhao Yang, tell me about it."
Zhao Yang first bowed and said, "This Long Xiang Sect has no foundation and is not on good terms with the people in the mountains. Since they are in cahoots with the Python Tribe, why don't we spread the news and add in some hard to tell if it's true or false. I don't think anyone will stand up for them. This way, the sects will be afraid of being attacked by the Python Tribe and won't resist the Sect Leader's orders. "
Zhang Yan looked at him and smiled, "Since you're the one who suggested this, I'll leave it to you. No matter what you do, as long as you can convince the sects to set up the Sect Linking Formation within three months, I'll give you a magical weapon. If not, you'll be punished. Are you willing?"
Zhao Yang rolled his eyes and said, "Sect Leader, are the three Xuan Weapons in the Floating Pavilion counted as one of them?"
Zhang Yan laughed heartily and said, "If you can really do it, what's the harm in giving you one?"
Zhao Yang was overjoyed and said, "Sect Leader, I'll definitely do it."
Zhang Yan smiled and nodded.
Everyone discussed for another half an hour before dispersing.
After leaving the hall, Zhang Boyan glanced at his disciple and said, "Kid, do you really dare to accept this? Do you think the Manor Head won't punish you?"
Zhao Yang smiled and said, "If it wasn't for master's help. I wouldn't dare to boast. "
Zhang Boyan sneered, "Are you thinking that if you can't do it well, you'll make me, your master, lose face?"
Zhao Yang hurriedly made a fist salute and said, "I don't dare."
Zhang Boyan looked at him expressionlessly and rolled up his sleeves. He wrapped Zhao Yang in yellow smoke and flew towards his own cave abode.
After Shao Zhongxiang issued the letter of challenge, within a few days, there were many sects that came to him to express their goodwill. He was no longer arrogant and aloof, and promised a lot of benefits.
But after a few days, there were fewer and fewer people coming. In the end, no one came, which was a huge contrast from before.
He didn't pay much attention to it at first. One day, he asked a disciple and found out that the collusion between Longxiang Sect and the Python Tribe had already spread like wildfire. He said angrily, "Who leaked the news? Why didn't you tell me earlier? "
The disciple was trembling and didn't know how to answer.
Shao Zhongxiang paced back and forth in the room and his heart was in a mess. He understood that no matter who took the position of Immortal City's Ruler, the sects wouldn't say anything. But colluding with the Python Tribe was a taboo in Dong Sheng Continent. If he leaked the news before it was done, even if he won the battle, he might not be able to take the position of Ruler.
At this moment, the boy outside the door said, "Sect Master, Elder Luo is here."
Shao Zhongxiang suppressed his anger and said in a muffled voice, "Invite him in."
The cultivator in green strode into the cave abode. He looked at Shao Zhongxiang and didn't sit down. He asked, "Sect Master Shao, have you heard the rumors outside?"
Shao Zhongxiang was already a little annoyed by the matter. Seeing that the cultivator had the intention to question him, he couldn't help but feel angry. He argued, "I know. As long as I win this battle and take the position of Immortal City's Ruler, do you think those people won't listen to me?"
The cultivator in green shook his head and said, "The only thing we can do now is to think of a way to remedy the situation."
He pondered for a while and said, "During the battle, Hanyuan Sect might make a fuss about your demon body. But you came from Fengxiang sword school. If you're careful, you should be able to cover it up. But I'm worried that Hanyuan Sect has a backup plan. It's not convenient for me to show myself here. I have to leave for the next two days."
Shao Zhongxiang didn't ask him to stay and said coldly, "I won't send you off." Now that Wangke Han was here, there was no need for this person.
The cultivator in green turned around and walked out. After a few steps, he suddenly turned back and said, "Sect Master Shao, take care."
In the blink of an eye, the day of the battle arrived. The 37 sect masters and disciples of the Godly House Mountain gathered on Cang Zhu Peak.
At seven in the morning, Zhang Yan walked out of the cave abode. Behind him were Zhang Boyan, Chu, Wen, Zhao, and more than ten Mystic Light Realm disciples.
He was wearing a black robe and there were three big clouds above his head. Five colors flowed and shone on the mountain.
The thousands of cultivators present bowed and said in unison, "Greetings, Sect Master."
Zhang Yan nodded slightly and said, "Everyone, please rise."
Mountain Sect Master Bai Jiying walked out of the crowd and said, "Spiritual Master Zhang, a few days ago, I heard that Shao Zhongxiang colluded with the Monster Division and wanted to enter our Godly House Mountain to cause trouble. I hope Spiritual Master can investigate this matter."
As soon as he said this, the people below all agreed. In reality, the sects didn't care who the Sect Master was, but luring the Monster Division into the Godly House Mountain was equivalent to cutting off their path of cultivation. This couldn't be tolerated. It was better to believe it was true than not.
Zhang Yan smiled and said, "This matter is only a rumor. Whether it's true or not, it's not clear yet. Since I've already agreed to the battle, I can't go back on my word. If I find out later that this matter is true, I won't let him go."
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