Zhang Yan could tell that Sect Leader Qiao was taking the initiative to bring up the past to show his goodwill. He smiled and said, "When I settled down on Mount Shenwu, I searched everywhere for elixirs. When King Ying found out, he gave me a lot of them. I heard that he is now in prison, so I wanted to ask Sect Leader Qiao for a favor and release him."
Sect Leader Qiao was startled and asked with a strange expression, "About King Ying?"
Madam Zhao's beautiful eyes suddenly turned and she glared at him.
Sect Leader Qiao's face showed some awkwardness. He coughed and said, "I can make the decision. When I return to the sect, I will give Zhenren an explanation."
The royal family of Chu was the Xiang family. They were the descendants of the founding ancestor, Ancestor Jinzhong. However, the current Chu Emperor was a female emperor.
After the death of the late Chu Emperor, she usurped the throne as the Empress Dowager. In order to consolidate her power, she went to Sect Leader Qiao to recommend herself.
She was intelligent and had a unique fragrance. She was also a stunning beauty, so she was quite favored. But at the same time, Sect Leader Qiao's favored concubines were jealous. Since they could not do anything to her openly, they secretly tried to provoke the princes to overthrow and execute them.
But who would have thought that after the matter was leaked, Sect Leader Qiao would use the excuse that the people of the sect were not allowed to influence the situation of the Chu Kingdom as an excuse to punish a few of his concubines. The Sixth Prince was also implicated because of this matter and was imprisoned.
Zhang Yan was not interested in the inside story. Seeing that Sect Leader Qiao agreed, he cupped his hands and said, "Then I thank you in advance."
Sect Leader Qiao hurriedly said, "It's nothing. It's just a small matter. How can it be worthy of Zhenren's thanks?"
At this time, a disciple boarded the carriage and whispered in Elder Bai's ear. Elder Bai's face lit up and he turned to Sect Leader Qiao and said, "Senior Brother Sect Leader, Just now a disciple came to report that he saw two rays of light from the Xuanyue Sect's altar leaving the mountain. They seemed to be cultivators from outside the sect who were recruited earlier. This shows that after Rong Junzhong's defeat, the Xuanyue Sect is already in a state of panic. They can no longer control the situation. I am willing to try to persuade them to surrender so that there will be no more unnecessary killing."
"Oh?" Sect Leader Qiao was slightly surprised, but after thinking about it, he felt that it was reasonable. After a moment of silence, he said, "Junior Brother going alone is a bit inappropriate. Junior Brother Lin, you go with Junior Brother Bai. Remember to be careful."
Elder Lin, who was at the side, stood up and acknowledged the order. The two of them came out of the banquet, bowed to him, and used their escape technique to fly to the other side.
At this time, Elder Yan stroked his beard and said, "Sect Master, even if Xuan Yue admits defeat, he won't give in easily. He will definitely use some tricks."
Sect Leader Qiao nodded and said, "Let's wait for the two Junior Brothers to return first."
After about four hours, Elder Lin and Elder Bai came back. When their figures landed, Elder Bai quickly walked to the front of the carriage. His expression was slightly excited as he bowed and said, "Congratulations, Sect Master. Xuan Yue Cult is willing to surrender to my Zhong Tai."
When Sect Leader Qiao heard this, he was slightly dazed. Then, he suddenly stood up from his seat. After a few breaths, he slowly sat down again. At this moment, his heart was in turmoil. The two sects were one. For thousands of years, what the previous sect masters wanted to do but couldn't was done by him. He tried to make his voice calm as he gripped the armrest tightly. He leaned forward and asked, "What conditions does Xuan Yue have?"
Elder Bai gritted his teeth and said, "Yang Shuyong didn't say much, but he is also cunning. He actually expelled the eight Protectors and Elder Envoys from the cult."
Sect Leader Qiao was stunned. His thoughts turned and he realized Xuan Yue's intention. He clearly wanted to find an excuse to preserve their vitality and at the same time, not let Zhong Tai occupy more celestial cities.
However, to everyone's surprise, he wasn't angry. Instead, he said, "That's good. Sage He is still here, so we don't have to force Xuan Yue too much."
Xuan Yue Cult had a total of six Yuanying Second Tier cultivators. Other than the Golden Spirit Elder who was killed by Zhang Yan, there were still five. With Zhong Tai's current strength, even if he swallowed them all, it would definitely cause internal instability. Instead of that, it was better to let them go.
As for the celestial cities, they couldn't occupy them with their current manpower. They could only think of a way to take them back later.
Elder Bai, however, showed a worried expression and said, "Sect Leader, I'm afraid that after they occupy the celestial cities, they will collude with the three sects of the south."
Sect Leader Qiao smiled and said, "Junior Brother, the cultivation of external objects and celestial cities are secondary. The most important thing is those Daoist books and records. As long as I, Zhong Tai, have two to three hundred years, I will be able to make up for all the inadequacies in cultivation methods and divine arts. At that time, why would I be afraid of others?"
Elder Yan also said, "That's right. If we only focus on those external objects, we will be neglecting the essentials. The key to cultivation methods is the foundation of our foothold in Dongsheng."
There was one more thing that they didn't say. If Zhong Tai won, the sect would obtain fate. Relying on the sect's treasure, the Five Symbols White Incense Tripod, they could prolong Sage Zheng's life. With this Heavenly Abode Sage guarding the sect, they wouldn't be afraid of the three sects of the south.
At that moment, Zhang Yan spoke. His gaze turned and he smiled, "Sect Leader Qiao, since Xuan Yue admitted defeat in this battle, I should take my leave."
Sect Leader Qiao was shocked, "Sage is leaving?"
Zhang Yan said, "I have been out for a long time. As the leader of Hanyuan, there are still many matters in the sect that need to be dealt with."
Sect Leader Qiao thought for a moment, then took out a jade token from his waist and said, "Since Master Zhang has already decided to leave, then I won't hold you back any longer. This is the token of my sect leader. You can take whatever you want from the storehouse."
After handing it over and waiting for Zhang Yan to receive it, he left his seat and stood up. He cupped his hands and said, "When this matter is over, I will set up a banquet at the Golden Bell Platform. I hope that Zhenren will do me the honor."
Zhang Yan smiled and nodded. He returned the courtesy and said, "I will definitely come."
According to the rules of the battle, other than the many spiritual objects, Zhong Tai still had to give him a few celestial cities. However, Xuan Yue had just arrived and there were many things to deal with. Now was not the time to discuss it. He believed that Zhong Tai wouldn't neglect this matter.
After he kept the jade tablet, he leaped into the sky and flew away on a cloud under everyone's respectful gaze.
After he left, Madam Zhao suddenly felt a vibration in her pouch. A pearl flew out and turned into a white light that flew into the sky.
Sect Leader Qiao's gaze froze. He said, "Madam, is it the person from the sea?"
Madam Zhao said, "Yes. But now that he has left, there's nothing left to do."
Sect Leader Qiao was silent for a while. He slowly shook his head and said, "I've been waiting for the Map of the North Sea for a long time. This matter won't end so easily."
Elder Yan said in a deep voice, "It is indeed a precaution."
Elder Bai said, "Just Now, I'm at Xuan Yue's place. I heard Chunyu Ji talk about Sage Zhang. It seems that this person's background isn't normal. That year, Sage Shen Baishuang killed a Protector of Xuan Yue. Sage He didn't allow the disciples to seek revenge. This is very thought-provoking."
Elder Yan's eyes suddenly lit up. He said in a serious tone, "Sect Leader, we must rope this person in at all costs!"
Sect Leader Qiao's expression also became serious. He said to Madam Zhao, "Madam, immediately return to the mountain and gather all the spiritual medicine that Sage Zhang needs. At the same time, send people to the three southern sects to search. The more the better. You can use talismans and pills to exchange. It doesn't matter if you suffer some losses."
Madam Zhao said in surprise, "Husband, why are you in such a hurry?"
Elder Yan said meaningfully, "Madam, if I, Zhongtai, can rope this person in with spiritual medicine, others might be able to as well."
Madam Zhao was enlightened. She immediately stood up and said seriously, "I will return to the mountain now. I don't want to delay husband's matter."
Outside Sleeping Star Mountain, Xing Fuliu saw that his body was pressed down to the point that he couldn't move. This situation was definitely because he had fallen into the Heaven and Earth Confinement Technique. He secretly looked at the appearance of the person in front of him. He felt that he looked familiar. After thinking for a while, he put on a smile and probed, "Are you Hui Xuan Elder's disciple, Sage Qu? I am Xing Fuliu. During the Fengxiang Sword Worship Ceremony, I also drank tea and discussed Dao with your sect's Daoist Wang Guangyuan. "
Qu Changzhi said lightly, "Don't try to get acquainted. Let me ask you two, what happened in the mountain? Tell me quickly. "
Xing Fuliu pondered in private. This was not a secret. When the assembly was over, the world would know about it. Thus, there was no need for him to hide anything. He told Qu Changzhi everything that happened in the mountain Just Now.
After listening to him, Qu Changzhi was stunned for a while. He said in disbelief, "You said that Rong Junzhong was defeated by that Daoist Zhang?"
Xing Fuliu nodded repeatedly and said, "That's right, that's right. Daoist Qu didn't see it, but that Daoist Zhang's Daoist techniques and mystical skills are tyrannical and peerless. In just a short time, he killed over twenty fellow Nascent Soul Daoists and forced the rest to hide in the forbidden formation, not daring to come out. This lowly Daoist believes that Zhong Tai is the winner this time."
Qu Changzhi still didn't believe it. Zhang Yan's battle achievements were too shocking. He pointed at Che Niangzi and said, "You, tell me. Is he telling the truth?"
Che Niangzi said timidly, "Priest Xing is not exaggerating. If Priest Xing and I didn't hide in time, we would have ended up the same way."
Qu Changzhi's gaze stopped on the two of them. He stared back and forth as if trying to discern the truth. At this moment, he heard a voice beside his ear, "Disciple doesn't need to ask anymore. Let them leave."
In a cave not far away, Luo Dongchuan heard their conversation clearly. He pounded his chest and stamped his feet, "It's this Zhang Yan who ruined our Python Tribe's plans again!"
Hui Xuan Elder frowned. If this matter was not settled, the Python Tribe might not fulfill their promise. He said, "There's always a way out. Daoist Luo, just think of another countermeasure."
Luo Dongchuan looked over and grabbed Hui Xuan's arm. He said anxiously, "Daoist Hui Xuan, do you have a good plan to teach me?"
Hui Xuan Grand Master said in a deep voice, "The three southern sects are plotting against the north of Dong Sheng. I have quite a number of acquaintances in the three southern sects and can try to do something about it."
When Luo Dongchuan heard this, he let go in disappointment, "How can the three southern factions be used so easily?"
Hui Xuan Elder said, "Of course not. Rumor has it that under the dragon pillar, there's a Daoist book written by Daoist Master Da Mi. Since Xuan Yue was defeated, it should belong to Zhong Tai. If we can really obtain it, maybe Zhong Tai can produce another Paradise Master. Before the situation was settled, the three southern factions sat on the mountain and watched the tigers fight. They were not willing to get involved in this mess. Now I feel that they will not allow Zhong Tai to grow."
Luo Dongchuan said in surprise, "There's really a Daoist book written by Daoist Master Da Mi under the dragon pillar?" It was a book written by an ascended Zhenren. He couldn't help but be tempted.
Hui Xuan Elder glanced at him and said, "So what if there is, so what if there isn't. It's enough to provoke the three southern factions. However, your tribe needs to find a way to move that Daoist Zhang away. With this person obstructing us, it will be difficult to succeed."
Luo Dongchuan chuckled but did not reply.
Even though he deeply hated Zhang Yan for ruining the Python Clan's plan this time, he didn't lose his head and look for trouble with Zhang Yan. Now, he could only wait for his clansmen to invite the person that could restrain Zhang Yan.
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