Zhang Yan didn't mince words about his purpose of coming but Sect Master Qiao didn't think so. Under Xuan Yue's series of attacks, Zhongtai Sect was already at the end of its rope. Even if there was another person, it wouldn't help the overall situation.
If he stood on this side, it would be a narrow escape from death.
Sect Master Qiao clasped his hands and bowed to Zhang Yan solemnly. He then turned his body and said, "Fellow Daoist, please get on the carriage and have a chat."
Zhang Yan returned the bow with a smile and walked into the carriage.
Madam Zhao forced a smile at him while Elder Yan was resting with his eyes closed. When he saw him coming up, he nodded as a greeting.
After Sect Master Qiao invited Zhang Yan to take a seat, he also sat down and turned to Elder Yan and Daoren, "Senior Brother, please invite all the Junior Brothers here. I have something to say."
Elder Yan was stunned. In these hundred over years, this was the first time Sect Master Qiao called him Senior Brother. He couldn't help but be dazed for a moment. He slowly stood up and bowed respectfully, "I'll go make the arrangements now."
He went out to make the arrangements and not long after, he saw ten rays of light flying over.
These people were the sect's disciples and the various Immortal City's Castellans. It could be said that Zhongtai Sect was bound together for good or bad.
Sect Master Qiao looked over. The elites of the sect were all here. After the battle tomorrow, he didn't know how many of them would survive. He sighed deeply and cupped his hands, "Junior Brothers, I'm useless and have implicated all of you."
Elder Yan sighed, "Junior Brother, what are you saying? Ever since you became the Sect Master, you've never slacked off. Every day, you've put in so much effort to strengthen the sect. If it wasn't for so many mundane matters, based on Junior Brother's aptitude, I'm afraid you'd have stepped into the third stage realm long ago. Speaking of which, it's all my fault that I'm here today. It's too late to regret."
Sect Master Qiao shook his head and said, "Let's not talk about this anymore. Since Xuan Yue sealed the mountain and set up the formation, I am not willing to sit and wait for death. I also want to set up a restriction in this mountain so that I can compete with Xuan Yue tomorrow."
After Xing Fuliu, Che Niangzi, and the other cultivators left the altar, they flew all the way out of Sleeping Star Mountain. However, when they arrived at a ravine that was sandwiched between two mountains, a barrier of strong clouds appeared in front of them. It was thick and heavy, and they were unable to pass through it.
When everyone saw that they were about to leave the mountain, they couldn't help but be shocked and angry. Someone shouted, "Didn't you, Xuan Yue, say that you would let us go? Are you going to go back on your words? "
Xing Fuliu was also panicking. He was different from the others; he had killed Xuan Yue before. Although that person wasn't a disciple of Xuan Yue, he might come back for revenge. Xing Fuliu also shouted, "Fellow Daoists, if Xuan Yue goes back on his words, we can just go back."
At this moment, a rainbow flew out from the sky. It was Xuan Yue's Summoning Elder, Chunyu Ji, who used an escape art to come out. He cupped his hands at the crowd and said, "Fellow Daoists, don't panic. I, Xuan Yue, should let you go, but I'm afraid that there are people from Zhong Tai among you. If they go out and call for reinforcements, I'm afraid it will be disadvantageous to us. Thus, I ask everyone to stay here for now. After tomorrow's battle, you can leave on your own."
Everyone was still dissatisfied. They had an agreement earlier, but now there was this, and they felt like they were being played. Many of them immediately thought of going back.
Chunyu Ji continued, "If everyone is interested, you can also come to my Xuan Yue. Tomorrow, we will attack Zhong Tai together. Those who contribute will be rewarded, but if you are not willing, that's fine too. You can stay here for now. You can't even wait for one night, right?"
Xing Fuliu's heart moved, and he stood out from the crowd. He cupped his hands and said, "Emissary Chunyu, if what you said is true, I am willing to be the vanguard."
Chunyu Ji glanced at him and smiled. "Fellow Daoist Xing is not mediocre. Come, bestow a spirit crane cloak."
At this moment, a slender servant girl flew down from the peak. Her soft jade hand held a wooden tray with a white feather cloak on it.
Chunyu Ji knew that this was a treasure, so he didn't hesitate and happily accepted it. He shook the cloak open and draped it over his body. Seeing that there were benefits to be gained, everyone was moved. They all expressed their willingness to work for Xuan Yue.
Chunyu Ji saw that things were going smoothly, and he couldn't help but smile. He took care of the disciples beside him and said, "Take the spell deeds down and let them sign them."
The cultivators took the spell deeds and saw that it was almost the same as Zhong Tai's, but the name was changed to Xuan Yue's. At this moment, they didn't have any thoughts of resistance. They forced out their essence blood and signed the spell deeds.
In just a moment, the cultivators that originally belonged to Zhong Tai's side had turned to Xuan Yue's side.
Yang Shuyong looked at this scene and said happily, "Spiritual Master Rong's plan is brilliant. I, Xuan Yue, will have ten more helpers without any effort."
Rong Junzhong pointed down a few times and said with a faint smile, "After today's battle, I, Xuan Yue, have already won against Zhong Tai by more than one level. Now that I have the help of these people, when tomorrow comes, I can openly suppress them. If Zhong Tai doesn't comply, under the general situation, I can turn him into dust."
Yang Shuyong couldn't stop laughing.
Chunyu Ji was also rueful. Rong Junzhong grasped the cultivators' thoughts of seeking benefits and avoiding harm. He first split Zhong Tai, then took the chance to gather people over. This method was not bad.
Gathering dozens of cultivators tomorrow to suppress them, he knew that if it was him, he probably wouldn't have any thoughts of resistance.
At this moment, he suddenly thought of something and asked curiously, "Why don't I see that Priest Zhang among those people?"
Rong Junzhong glanced at him and said, "This is not strange. Since he knows that Shen Baishuang and I, Xuan Yue, have enmity, why would he walk into the trap. Since he is willing to be buried with Zhong Tai, then we can deal with him together tomorrow."
Elder Hui Xuan walked out of Sleeping Star Mountain, and Qu Changzhi was already waiting outside. He came up and said, "Master, disciple has been guarding here, and there is nothing strange."
Elder Hui Xuan nodded his head. He was a cautious person, and to guard against Xuan Yue Cult, he didn't do anything outside the mountain. Before entering the mountain, he placed Qu Changzhi outside to receive him. He said, "Is the matter that I ordered you to do done properly?"
Qu Changzhi hurriedly said, "Disciple has already opened up a cave abode thirty miles away. The terrain is hidden, and if one didn't search intentionally, one wouldn't be able to find it."
Elder Hui Xuan praised, "Not bad. After this matter, there is no need to hide outside, you can even come back to the cave abode to cultivate."
Qu Changzhi was extremely excited. Elder Hui Xuan said that he would be expelled from the sect, and this was not a lie. He also understood that this was because of the important matter, and now that he was willing to be taken back into the sect, there was no need to wander outside anymore. He immediately knelt down and cried, "Disciple thanks Master for your great kindness."
Elder Hui Xuan nodded his head and said, "Lead the way."
Qu Changzhi hurriedly got up and said, "Master, follow disciple."
Both of them flew together, and after a short distance, they arrived at the cave abode that Qu Changzhi mentioned.
This place was located in a sunken part of the mountain wall, and the outside was overgrown with weeds and trees, making it hard for passersby to notice.
Elder Hui Xuan took a look and was also satisfied. He entered the inner room and took a glance to confirm that there was no outsider before shaking his sleeve, and a cloud of white smoke came out. When it was piled up to a person's height, it suddenly dispersed, and Luo Dongchuan's figure was revealed.
Elder Hui Xuan said, "Fellow Daoist Luo, Zhong Tai has been forced into a desperate situation, and we will know tonight whether he succeeds or not."
Luo Dongchuan took out a jade token, and after a brief inspection, he said, "There is no talisman message, I think Qiao Huanjuan has not made up her mind, but it is not urgent. This time when I came out, Elder Ancestor gave me a talisman, and it has the ability to pass through formations and restrictions. When Xuan Yue makes his move tomorrow, my aunt will also be inside to help, and we can save Zhong Tai and the rest."
Qu Changzhi was slightly puzzled, and said, "Elder Luo, if Zhong Tai is not willing to join hands with us, wouldn't this be a waste of effort?"
Luo Dongchuan chuckled, and said, "If we do this, what do you think the three southern sects will think?"
Qu Changzhi thought for a moment, and said, "They will definitely say that Zhong Tai is colluding with the Python Tribe …"
At this point, he suddenly paused, and a strange expression appeared on his face, as if he understood something.
Luo Dongchuan laughed, and said, "That's right, ever since the two sects fought, the three southern sects have the intention to dip their hands into the north, but they still lack an excuse. Since there is no excuse, then I will give them one, and by then, it will be the same, and I am not afraid that Qiao Huanjuan will not give in.
Qu Changzhi did not expect to actually use such a method, and after careful consideration, as long as this matter is done, Zhong Tai can be said to be unable to defend himself, and this plan to drag people into the water may seem like a scoundrel, but it is very effective. He also did not know how to evaluate, and could only sigh, and said, "Extraordinary people use extraordinary methods."
Elder Hui Xuan said, "Since this is the case, I think there is no need for us to be master and disciple tomorrow, I will part ways with fellow Daoist here."
But Luo Dongchuan stopped him, and said, "There is no need to rush, no matter what, Zhong Tai is our tribe's future ally, and it is not good for his power to be weakened too much. After rescuing him tomorrow, if he is chased by Xuan Yue, I will still need fellow Daoist to come out and stop him, and save as many as you can."
How could Elder Hui Xuan not know that this was to prevent him from staying out of the matter, but as long as he got what he wanted, the rest were small matters, and said with an indifferent expression, "So be it."
The night passed quickly.
At dawn the next day, Xuan Yue sent another disciple out, and when he arrived under the Pushou flying carriage, he bowed and said, "Sect Master Qiao, Sect Master Yang sent this disciple to ask if Zhong Tai is willing to admit defeat? As long as Sect Master Qiao and Elder Yan are willing to surrender, I, Xuan Yue, will not pursue the matter. "
Elder Bai saw that Xuan Yue did not forget to use psychological tactics even at this moment, and he was annoyed, and snorted coldly, causing the disciple's body to sway, his face pale, and he almost fell down.
Elder Yan said in a low voice, "Shidi, this person is only a junior to pass on a message, there is no need to make things difficult for him, and don't let others look down on him."
Sect Master Qiao said in a low voice, "Go back and tell Yang Shuyong that the orthodoxy passed down by Grandmaster Jinzhong cannot be given away so easily. If he wants to take my, Qiao Huanjuan's, head, he can, but it will depend on how many Xuan Yue disciples are willing to pay with their lives."
That disciple Just Now suffered a loss, and did not dare to say more, and after a bow, he turned and left.
Not long after, he returned to the top of the mountain, and repeated Sect Master Qiao's words without missing a word. Yang Shuyong had long expected this, and with a sneer, he turned back and asked, "Have the restrictions been set up?"
Chunyu Ji bowed respectfully and said, "Everything is in place. All the peaks are guarded by our sect's disciples, and there are no restrictions, so no one can enter or leave."
Yang Shuyong raised his hand, and there was a loud noise from the top of the mountain. Behind him, dozens of flying lights flew out at the same time, and the multicolored lights flashed, surged, and shot out green light. From the looks of it, there were more than half a hundred of them. Many Yuanying cultivators gathered together, and the heaven and earth were filled with astral winds, Xuan Qi filled the air, and the clouds were dazzling. With endless power, they pressed down with the power to split the clouds and overturn the seas.
Compared to this, the dozen people on the platform were like a small boat in a big wave, and could capsize at any time.
Sect Master Qiao saw that among them were the people who had just left yesterday, and he could not help but be shocked and angry. With a crack, he broke the Ruyi in his hand, and his eyes were bloodshot as he stared at the sky, and he laughed bitterly, "Good, good, good, good, good."
Madam Zhao stood with him in silence.
Elder Yan let out a long sigh, and said, "Shidi, quickly activate the Restrictive Formation."
He also did not know how long the Restrictive Formation could last under such heavy pressure, so he could only do his best and leave it to fate.
Zhang Yan looked forward, and suddenly smiled. With a wave of his sleeve, a clear light appeared, and in an instant, he was in the sky.
When Sect Master Qiao saw this, he said anxiously, "Fellow Zhang, what are you doing? Quickly return to the formation … "
Zhang Yan, however, did not pay any attention to him. His expression was calm, and he faced the surging astral winds and clouds with his hands behind his back, and his sleeves fluttered under the wind.
At this moment, the seven cultivators at the front were already within a mile of him. Seeing that he was alone in front of them, they all sneered, looked at each other, and increased their speed. As long as they were close enough, they could take out their treasures together, and they would be able to easily kill him.
However, when they were only a thousand feet away, they felt their bodies stop abruptly, and they could not move at all. It was as if they were restrained in mid-air by an invisible supernatural power, and they immediately panicked. Someone shouted, "Oh no, it's the Heaven and Earth Seal …"
Rong Junzhong had been watching the battle from behind, and one of the seven people happened to be Xuan Yue's disciple. His eyes flashed, and he was about to fly over to help.
However, when he was halfway there, he suddenly saw a ray of sword light that was like a rainbow, and it was actually coming at him from thousands of feet away. His heart shuddered. A normal sword light that could travel more than a thousand feet was already amazing, let alone thousands of feet.
Seeing that the sword light was coming at him so quickly, like a shooting star, he let out a low grunt and gathered his supernatural power, casting the Thirty Thousand Kilograms Divine Art.
The sword orb flew over quickly, and when it was within a thousand feet of him, its momentum paused, and it was stopped. Then, the sword orb suddenly shook, and out of nowhere, a ray of sword light actually rushed over to him.
He was instantly taken aback, and he hurriedly used the technique to stop it again. However, before he could relax, the sword light actually shot out again, and another ray of sword light shot out. It was still charging towards him, and he had no choice but to use the technique again.
That sword light was repeatedly stopped more than ten times, and it looked like a string of stars in mid-air. However, no matter how the divine art stopped it, the sword light still continued to split, and it seemed to have no end. The last ray actually broke into the area within a hundred feet of him.
Seeing that the ray of cold light tore through the atmosphere, and the cold flames that shot out almost reached his eyebrows, Rong Junzhong's expression changed drastically, and he could no longer maintain his composure. He hurriedly lowered his head, and he only felt a chill on his head. A part of his hair bun had already been cut off, and his hair was loose. This time, he was also extremely shocked, and he did not dare to be arrogant, and he fell back in a sorry state.
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