Zhang Yan followed Du Shixun to the Pulao Flying Carriage. Just as he stood still, Sect Leader Qiao and Madam Zhao stood up to welcome him personally, showing their respect and giving him a lot of face.
After greeting, Du Shixun took a step forward and presented the sword in his hand. He said loudly, "This sword was given to me by Fellow Zhang. I now present it to my father."
Sect Leader Qiao smiled, "Is it the sword that Fellow Zhang used to kill Elder Jin Ling?"
Du Shixun moved his hand higher and said, "That's right."
Sect Leader Qiao saw how serious he was and knew that this magic sword was not as simple as it seemed. He first glanced at the stairs, then slowly stepped forward and reached out to take a look. He couldn't help but stare and said, "Old Jinling's Primordial Spirit?"
Madam Zhao's eyes widened as well. She leaned over and said with surprise, "Husband, it really is this old man."
Sect Leader Qiao's expression was calm, but his heart was overjoyed. Elder Jin Ling's position as the Guardian Elder was given to him by the previous sect leader. Not only was he familiar with Xuan Yue, but he could also get some clues about the techniques that the cultivators in the sect practiced.
Even if he couldn't get anything out of him, he must know the details of the various celestial cities in Xuan Yue. Now that it was in his hands, it was undoubtedly beneficial to Zhong Tai.
He was in a good mood and couldn't help but smile, "My son has given me a big gift."
Du Shixun cupped his fists, "I don't dare to take credit for this. This is all Fellow Zhang's ability."
Sect Leader Qiao's gaze shifted to Zhang Yan and said seriously, "That is indeed the case. Come, give him the Coiling Dragon Chair."
Immediately, six disciples brought over a large chair. When the chair was laid out, it took up an area of ten feet. There were over a hundred Flood Dragons carved on the chair, each with angry eyes and long beards. Upon closer inspection, it seemed like they were still slowly swimming around. It was as if they were alive, which was really shocking. However, Zhang Yan's vision was good, so he could see that the abnormality was caused by the chair drawing spiritual energy from the ground and not a living dragon.
Madam Zhao said with a smile, "This Coiled Dragon Chair was created by our founding master when he killed a hundred green dragons and used their bones to refine it. It has always been used to entertain important guests."
Zhang Yan cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Sect Leader Qiao."
Sect Leader Qiao gestured and said, "Fellow Daoist, please take a seat."
Zhang Yan took a few steps back. After Sect Leader Qiao and his wife sat down, he also sat down. As soon as he sat down, he felt his entire body being enveloped by a cool spiritual aura, and his eyes and ears became clear. His entire body felt comfortable, and even his spiritual vigor flowed much faster. It was almost comparable to when he was cultivating in the Great Pagoda Pavilion. He could not help but nod to himself. This fruit was a rare treasure.
Qiao Zhangmeng said, "Zhang Zhenren has killed the Golden Spirit Old Man, my Zhongtai has eliminated a great enemy, and also bestowed me with a magical sword. I don't know how to thank you. "
Zhang Yan replied, "Sect Leader Qiao is overpraising me. Since I have signed the contract, of course I will be loyal to you."
Qiao Zhangmen unconsciously nodded. He turned his head to a servant and said, "Men. Bring Fellow Daoist Zhang's gift list. "
The disciple didn't dare to hesitate. He quickly searched for it and took it out, respectfully presenting it in front of the table.
Qiao Zhangmeng took a look at the gift list. He could not help but be surprised.
The item that Zhang Yan asked for was different from the others. It was not a pill or a talisman. Instead, it was something that San Wei suspected to be used by the cultivators of the Evil Sect to cultivate. He was puzzled. "Could it be that Fellow Daoist Zhang is related to the cultivators of the Evil Sect?"
He had already found out from Madam Zhao that Zhang Yan and Shen Baishuang, who occupied the divine house and started the sect, were of the same lineage. He originally came from another continent, so he did not think that Zhang Yan was a member of the Evil Sect. After thinking for a while, he could not get the gist of it, so he simply tossed the matter aside. He pointed at the gift list and asked Madam Zhao, "Madam, other than the ones in the treasury, do you still have more of these three items?"
Madam Zhao turned her eyes and looked at it. She pondered for a moment and said, "If I remember correctly, these spiritual medicines were obtained after we broke through the Corpse Cult's mountain gate. However, after we occupied the Celestial City, we obtained more of them. Because they were not too important, we did not store them in the treasury. These items are of Yin Splendor and are useless for the cultivation of my sect's disciples. Of course, we still have quite a lot of them. However, we will have to go back before we can slowly examine them."
Zhang Yan smiled. These three spirit herbs weren't some kind of treasure. If Sect Leader Qiao gave the order to search for them, he didn't believe that he couldn't get them. Most likely, Sect Leader Qiao wanted to tie him down so that he could continue to work for Zhong Tai.
Sect Leader Qiao said apologetically, "If that's the case, I can only wait until after the Dragon Pillar Meeting to search for them. If Fellow Daoist has any other requests, please do not hesitate to tell me. I will definitely find a way to fulfill them."
Zhang Yan thought for a while and said, "I do have one thing that I would like to ask Sect Leader Qiao to give me some face. However, it is not convenient to mention it now. Let's talk about it after the battle."
If there was a chance, he would return the favor to the Sixth Prince. However, now was not the right time to talk about it.
Sect Leader Qiao had the intention to rope him in, so he was not afraid that he would reach out to him. He was only afraid that he would not have any desires. He did not want to get to the bottom of the matter. He smiled and said, "That's fine too. After I defeat Xuan Yue, I will drink and chat with Fellow Daoist Zhang."
As the three of them spoke, the cultivators and elders on the other spell altars could all see it clearly. Zhang Yan was treated with such courtesy by Sect Leader Qiao and his wife. Many cultivators who were recruited were extremely envious. They were all thinking about how to kill Cultivator Xuan Yue so that they could earn a celestial city like him.
At this moment, a Daoist child boarded the flying carriage and said, "Reporting to Sect Leader, an envoy from Xuan Yue has come. He said that he has something important to discuss with Sect Leader."
Sect Leader Qiao smiled as if he had expected it. He said in a clear voice, "Please."
At this moment, Zhang Yan stood up and bowed. He said, "Sect Leader Qiao has something to do here. In that case, I will take my leave."
Du Shixun was about to leave as well, but Sect Leader Qiao said, "Xun 'er, stay. Father still has something to say to you."
Du Shixun sat down again.
Zhang Yan bowed and rode his light back to the spell altar.
Not long after, a thin Daoren wearing a gourd crown came up. He bowed with a Dao salute and said, "Protector Xuan Yue, Mo Shitong, greets Sect Leader Qiao and Madam."
Sect Leader Qiao also greeted him politely and asked, "Fellow Daoist Mo, why did Sect Leader Yang send you here?"
Mo Shitong said, "Sect Leader Qiao, I'm here on the orders of our sect's Sect Leader Yang. I want to redeem the head of Protector Jin Ling's primordial spirit."
Sect Leader Qiao said, "Redeem?"
Mo Shitong said, "That's right. Protector Jin Ling is the great protector of our sect. Sect Leader could not bear to see his spirit being left outside and unable to reincarnate. Thus, he sent me here. I hope that Sect Leader Qiao will allow us to redeem him on account of the friendship between our two sects."
Sect Leader Qiao grunted and seemed to be considering. Mo Shitong did not dare to rush him and could only wait patiently below.
After a while, Sect Leader Qiao spoke again, "Fellow Daoist Mo is right. Our two sects belong to the same lineage. Protector Jin Ling's head can be returned to your sect and his corpse can be buried in one piece. As for the primordial spirit, it will be difficult. Since Protector Jin Ling was killed by Immortal Zhang, he should have the right to dispose of it. Moreover, he is not a disciple of Zhongtai, so I cannot interfere."
Mo Shitong hurriedly said, "Sect Leader Qiao, as long as you can release Elder Jin Ling's primordial spirit, I, Xuan Yue, will repay you with generous gifts."
Sect Leader Qiao thought for a while and said, "How about this, I can order Fellow Daoist Zhang to return Protector Jin Ling's primordial spirit to you after the duel. What do you think?"
Xuan Yue wanted to redeem the primordial spirit of Elder Jin Ling. As the sect leader, Sect Leader Qiao naturally understood the reason behind it. However, since the two sects had yet to determine the victor, it was better to have one more bargaining chip in his hand.
Mo Shitong could tell that Sect Leader Qiao was unwilling to release Elder Jin Ling's primordial spirit. Helpless, he could only return to the formation to report.
He was prepared to be punished, but after Yang Shuyong heard it, he only sneered and waved his hand, dismissing Mo Shitong.
Rong Junzhong lightly said, "Since Zhong Tai is not willing, it is not a big deal. Later, I will capture a few Elder Zhong Tai and bring them over to exchange for Elder Jin Ling's primordial spirit."
He said that he had captured and killed Elder Zhong Tai in such an understated manner, but none of the Xuan Yue Sect disciples didn't believe him. This was because three of Zhong Tai's nine elders had already died in his hands. Moreover, it seemed that this great cultivator's cultivation had advanced a step further than before.
An elder sighed and said, "I, Xuan Yue, am very fortunate to have Venerable Rong."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
At this moment, Chunyu Ji said, "Sect Leader, it is getting late. It is time for me, Xuan Yue, to send people into battle."
Yang Shuyong looked at the sky. Only a few battles had passed and four hours had passed. It was nearing dusk. He solemnly bowed to Rong Junzhong and said, "I will leave everything to you, Venerable Rong."
Rong Junzhong returned the bow and said, "With me here, please do not worry, Sect Leader."
Having said this, he tapped his feet and spread out his sleeves. A ball of rumbling wind and thunder enveloped him as he flew up to the blue sky and stood proudly on the clouds.
Seeing him come up, the people under Zhong Tai were shocked and whispered, "Rong Junzhong?"
It was the first time for many of the cultivators outside the sect to see this person. They saw that he was extraordinarily talented and strong. At this moment, as he stood proudly in the sky, the wind blew and the clouds avoided him. From afar, it was as if there was a hole in the sky.
Only Du Shixun looked excited. He turned around and cupped his fists, saying, "Father, since this person has appeared, I will go and meet him." He then leaped into the sky.
"Wait!" Sect Leader Qiao called out to him.
Du Shixun was so anxious that he almost jumped up and down. He pointed to the sky and said, "Father, you said that this person is my opponent."
Madam Zhao said, "Xun 'er, what's the rush? Let your father finish."
Sect Leader Qiao's expression was solemn as he said, "Sixteen years ago, during the battle, I met Rong Junzhong. At that time, he did not have this kind of aura. This person's skills have improved again."
Madam Zhao was shocked, "Husband, is that true?"
Sect Leader Qiao nodded slowly.
Madam Zhao's expression changed.
She was also a Nascent Soul Zhenren and understood the crux of it. When a cultivator reached the third level of Nascent Soul Realm, every step forward was extremely difficult. Just like Hui Xuan Grand Master who entered the third level of Nascent Soul Realm, he only polished his mana slightly and after a few hundred years, he actually did not improve much. However, Rong Junzhong was only separated by sixteen years, yet Sect Leader Qiao was able to see that his cultivation had improved, that was no small matter.
Sect Leader Qiao said in a low voice, "I need to send someone to test him."
Madam Zhao said worriedly, "But this person's skills are too high. Who would be willing to fight with him?"
While they were discussing countermeasures, Rong Junzhong spoke from the cloud, "I heard that the Zhongtai Sect has a reward for killing me. Anyone who kills me will be rewarded with three cities and become sworn brothers with Sect Master Qiao. I am truly fortunate to be valued so highly by your sect. Today, I will accept three challenges from your sect. If anyone can force me to take a step back, the Xuan Yue Sect will reward him with an immortal city!"
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