When Zhang Yan and Rong Junzhong were fighting, it was shrouded in fog so no one could see what was happening inside. They could only tell that the battle was intense from the sounds of explosions and the light from the magical treasures.
Yang Shuyong paced back and forth on the altar anxiously while repeating, "What's going on, what's going on?"
Chunyu Ji said, "Zhenren Rong has a plan. This time, he went into battle after careful consideration. That Priest Zhang's cultivation is still a level lower. Even if his supernatural powers are sharp, he might not be Zhenren Rong's match. Sect Master, please don't worry."
Yang Shuyong heard this and felt slightly relieved. He said, "Protector Chunyu is right. Our Xuan Yue Cult has been working hard for a hundred years, how could we …"
He hadn't finished speaking when he suddenly heard a loud noise as if the earth was splitting and the mountains were collapsing. The altar shook and his feet trembled. His heart couldn't help but tighten. He turned his head to look, but because of the thick fog, he still couldn't see anything. After a while, he saw a white sword light flying out from the fog, heading towards the direction of the bell platform.
Yang Shuyong's expression changed and he cried out, "Did he win? Could it be that Zhenren Rong … "
As the sect master, he lost his composure first. The disciples also felt like the sky was falling and panicked.
Chunyu Ji felt something was wrong and shouted, "What are you doing? The situation isn't clear, don't panic! "
He then turned around and cupped his hands at Yang Shuyong, "Sect Master, Zhenren Rong's real body is behind the mountain. I will go and take a look."
Yang Shuyong said, "Go and come back quickly."
Xing Fuliu saw the sword gleam fly away and was filled with regret. He cursed, "If I knew this would happen, I wouldn't have come here."
During the battle just now, he was cautious and hid in the back, avoiding the calamity. He was one of the few cultivators from outside the sect who managed to survive.
Now that he thought about it, he felt that he couldn't stay here any longer. He looked around and went to a female cultivator. He whispered, "Che Niangzi. Why don't we leave earlier? "
Che Niangzi was stunned and said, "Zhenren Rong, we signed the spell contract and the assembly isn't over. How can we leave? "
Xing Fuliu stomped his foot and said, "Fellow Daoist is muddle-headed. Could it be that he did not see that sword light? Daoist Master Zhang must have won. If Xuan Yue loses this time, he will be eaten by that Zhong Tai sooner or later. How can he still care about us? Furthermore, we previously switched to Xuan Yue. Zhong Tai might bear a grudge against me. If I don't leave now, I'm afraid I won't be able to leave in the future. "
Lady Che was a person without any ideas, so when she heard what he said, she became afraid. She nodded and said, "Daoist Xing is right. We should leave as soon as possible."
The two of them discussed in private for a while. Taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention to them at the moment, they quietly descended the mountain. Then, they rode on the conveyance light and flew out of the mountain.
After they left Sleeping Star Mountain, the two of them heaved a sigh of relief. They were just about to go their separate ways when they felt their bodies sink, and they were pressed down to the point of being unable to move. Then, a figure flashed in front of them. It was a middle-aged cultivator with an elegant appearance and a mustache. He looked at the two of them and said in a deep voice, "I'm here to ask you two, what's the situation in the mountain right now?"
Chunyu Ji's conveyance light went to the back of the mountain and came to the front of a cave. He waved away the child at the door and walked in. In less than ten steps, he saw a person sitting on a praying mat. The person's face was pale, and his eyes were closed tightly. His heart skipped a beat, and he asked, "Daoist Master Rong?"
Rong Junzhong tried his best to lift his eyelids and said in a weak voice, "Protector Chunyu, that Daoist Zhang's methods are not something we can fight against. I have lost this battle."
Chunyu Ji stood for a while before saying, "Daoist Master, victory and defeat are common. Take care and rest. Our sect still needs Daoist Master."
Rong Junzhong shook his head and said, "My Yuanying dharma body was destroyed by this person, and my Dao foundation has been destroyed. I have no hope of achieving Dao in this world. Later, I will use the talisman to find a place to reincarnate."
Chunyu Ji was shocked and said anxiously, "If Daoist Master leaves, I, Xuan Yue, will lose an arm that can hold up the heavens. Daoist Master, please reconsider."
Rong Junzhong sighed and said, "My vitality is exhausted. Even if I don't leave, I won't live for more than a few days. However, before I leave, I have a few words to tell you. Maybe it can save me, Xuan Yue, from losing."
Chunyu Ji's heart was heavy. He bent down and pretended to listen attentively. He said, "Daoist Master, please speak."
Rong Junzhong's lips moved, and he whispered a few words to him. Chunyu Ji listened and nodded his head. Finally, he waved his hand and said, "Protector Chunyu, go. If you can return to the sect and see Daoist Master He, tell him that I tried my best. However, this is the will of the heavens, and there is nothing I can do."
After Chunyu Ji left, he came out of the cave. He had only taken a few steps when he suddenly heard thunder behind him. A white smoke flew out from the cave and disappeared in a flash. When he looked back, Rong Junzhong, who was sitting in the depths of the cave, was no longer breathing. His body and Dao had disappeared.
He didn't have time to be sad and hurried back to the mountain top. He ordered the surrounding disciples to leave and ran to Yang Shuyong's side. He bowed and said, "Sect Leader, Just Now, Daoist Master Rong has suffered a great defeat in the battle. Daoist Master feels that he doesn't have much time left, so he activated the talisman that Daoist Master He gave him and went to reincarnate."
Yang Shuyong originally had some hope, but after hearing this, it was as if he was struck by lightning. He was stunned on the spot and his mind was blank.
The previous sect leader was his uncle, and it was not his turn to sit in the position of sect leader. It was all because of Rong Junzhong's support that he was able to sit firmly.
He had only inherited this position for a few decades, and everything had been smooth sailing. Now that there was such a big change, he was in a mess.
Chunyu Ji followed Rong Junzhong's instructions and said, "Sect Leader, according to the rules of the battle, if we lose, we have to give up all of our celestial cities and manors. If at that time, the two sects really merge into one, my Xuan Yue will no longer exist."
He said it twice before Yang Shuyong came back to his senses. He was at a loss and said, "Then, then what should we do?"
Chunyu Ji said, "Just Now, I have consulted Daoist Master Rong. He said that there are three things that must be done. First, I hope that sect leader can expel all of us from the sect. From then on, we will no longer be Xuan Yue's disciples. Zhong Tai will not be able to take all of the celestial cities. This way, our sect will be able to preserve its vitality. When the next sect leader raises his arm, we might be able to make a comeback."
Even though Yang Shuyong felt that these words were reasonable, he still felt that something was wrong. He frowned and said, "How can Zhong Tai let this go?"
Chunyu Ji said, "Sect Leader, even though we have lost this battle, our sect's strength has not been damaged. With the three sects of the south eyeing us, what can Zhong Tai do even if he is not satisfied?"
Yang Shuyong said, "I am worried about that Daoist Zhang …"
Chunyu Ji bowed and said, "That Daoist Zhang is not under Zhong Tai. Daoist Master Rong, from his words and actions, he does not have the intention to fight to the death. If it really doesn't work, our celestial city can give him annual tributes from Shenwu Mountain. He will not refuse."
Yang Shuyong hesitated and could not make up his mind.
Chunyu Ji stomped his feet and urged him, "Sect Leader, this matter cannot be delayed. If we are one step late and Zhong Tai comes, it will be too late."
Yang Shuyong still did not want to make a decision. He only asked, "Then what is the second matter?"
Chunyu Ji said, "My Xuan Yue has been established for thousands of years. There are many cultivation items in the sect. We cannot let Zhong Tai have it so easily. Sect Leader can send an order to Daoist Master He. Zhong Tai will not dare to go and ask for it. We can make other arrangements after the matter is over."
Yang Shuyong nodded and said, "Let's talk about the third matter."
Chunyu Ji said, "The Three Mountains Qi Suppressing Tablet is the treasure of my sect. It was bestowed by the patriarch. Even if we lose to Xuan Yue, as long as this item does not fall into Zhong Tai's hands, it will not be justifiable for him to occupy my land in the future. Sect Leader, please think of a way to take it back."
The "Three Mountains Qi Suppressing Tablet" only had one secret incantation. Only the past sect leaders could take it. Without Yang Shuyong's permission, no one could move it.
Chunyu Ji saw Yang Shuyong standing there with his brows knotted and not reacting for a while. He became anxious and loudly urged, "Sect Leader, please make a decision quickly."
Yang Shuyong's body shook and he seemed to come back to his senses. He sighed and said, "That's fine. As the sect leader, I cannot escape from this matter. Why should I implicate you all? I just hope that you will not forget what I said today." Finishing, he added, "My son is still young …"
Chunyu Ji knew what he meant. He bowed and said, "Little Mistress Yang is intelligent and talented. I will take good care of her."
Yang Shuyong seemed to have seen through everything. His gaze became more steady. He said, "Emissary Chunyu, please summon the protectors and the master of the city."
On the other side, the people on the clock platform were also waiting anxiously. When they saw a ray of sword light piercing through the clouds and rushing towards them, Elder Bai's spirits rose. He slapped the railing and said, "It's here!"
The sword light came above and spun in the air before settling down. Zhang Yan appeared from the light. He then shook his sleeve and the sword pellet turned into a strand of light that entered the heart of his brows.
Sect Leader Qiao walked out from the crowd and asked with slight anticipation, "Zhenren Zhang? I wonder … "
Zhang Yan smiled and said, "Rong Junzhong has been defeated."
As soon as these words were spoken, waves of exclamations sounded out from both sides. Even though they knew that the outcome would be like this, it still caused them to be extremely excited. Not long after, the younger generation disciples behind them heard of this matter as well, and waves of cheers instantly sounded out.
Sect Leader Qiao's emotions were like a tide. He said, "This battle is all thanks to Zhenren's efforts. Please accept a bow from me, Qiao Huanjuan!"
When he finished, he bowed heavily.
Zhang Yan raised his hand to return the bow and said, "I signed the contract on the clock platform, so it's natural for me to put in effort. Sect Leader Qiao is exaggerating."
Sect Leader Qiao straightened his body and cupped his hands again. "I'll still need Zhenren's help for the follow-up matters."
Zhang Yan smiled and said, "Sect Leader Qiao is wrong. Even if there's no I, your sect will still be able to suppress Xuan Yue."
Since Rong Junzhong was defeated, there was no more suspense about what would happen next. There was still Du Shixun on the clock platform. This person's strength path Xuan Gong only needed to consume some spirit medicine and recuperate for a day and a half, and he would recover. How would Xuan Yue be able to find someone to contend against him now?
Sect Leader Qiao was stunned, but he immediately understood the reason. He bowed and said with a smile, "Zhenren, please take a seat."
Zhang Yan gladly went to the seat and sat down. Everyone followed suit.
At this moment, in the valley in front of them, the mist had gradually dissipated. Everyone looked over and saw that where the two of them had fought Just Now, the mountain had collapsed, the rocks had shattered, and the ground was covered with broken branches and leaves. It was truly a shocking sight.
Sect Leader Qiao was also afraid. He pondered for a while, then suddenly raised his head and said, "When Zhenren defeated Old Man Jin Ling, you said that there was something that was not convenient to mention. I wonder if you can tell me now?"
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… (To be continued …)
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