Two days later, at the Boundless Hall of the Dark Azure Sect.
The hall was filled with auspicious mist and clear air. Four people were sitting on the jade platform. They were the masters of the four grotto-heavens, Master Meng, Master Yan, Master Zhu, and Master Sun.
However, at this moment, everyone's appearance was blurry. It was as if they were flickering lights and shadows, real and illusory at the same time. Unexpectedly, all of them were clones of light.
Daoist Master Meng, who was sitting in the middle, shifted his gaze to a disciple standing below the hall. He asked in a deep voice, "Zhuang Bu Fan, did our disciples return safely?"
Zhuang Bu Fan bowed and answered, "Yes, Master."
"Were there any injuries?"
"No."
Meng Zhen continued, "I heard that a disciple called Zhang Yan lured the monster away, Just Now to prevent my disciples from being slaughtered. Is this true?"
Zhuang Bu Fan answered, "Yes, it is true."
At this time, Sun Zhenren, who was sitting on the last seat, interrupted, "So it's Zhang Yan. What's his cultivation level now?"
His words had a deeper meaning, implying that he and Zhang Yan were old friends. Master Yan and Master Zhu looked at each other and saw the sneer in each other's eyes.
Zhuang Bu Fan thought for a moment and said, "He should be at the third layer of the Bright Qi Realm, but he hasn't condensed the Seed of Light yet."
Meng Zhen nodded, "Bufan, you've handled this matter well. You may leave."
"Yes." Zhuang Bu Fan bowed and left.
After he left, Daoist Master Meng didn't look away and said, "This time, one of my disciples was ambushed. Although Fang Zhen's aptitude is high, his temperament is unstable. He only cares about his own interests and doesn't care about the safety of his fellow disciples. Junior Martial Brother Yan, you decide how to deal with your disciple."
On his left, Master Yan's indifferent voice came, "Eldest Senior Brother, I've taken back the Five Fire Divine Weapon Ring I gave him and punished him with closed-door meditation."
Meng Zhen nodded his head and did not mention the matter again. He said, "Looks like the Three Pools of Lake Demons are not peaceful these days. Junior Brothers, please inform your disciples to be on guard."
Spiritual Master Zhu, who was sitting on his right, snorted and said, "If the Three Pools aren't cleaned up, our Yue Cang Sect will always be like a thorn in our backs."
Meng Zhen nodded in agreement and said, "Previously, Sect Master did not act ruthlessly because the Three Pools were backed by the Water Kingdom of the Dang Domain. Now that we have obtained the Water Kingdom's Golden Letter, we have a lot of time to spare even though the situation in the Water Kingdom is not stable. Now that we have obtained the Water Kingdom's Golden Letter, we have a lot of time to spare even though the situation in the Water Kingdom is not stable. It is for the best that they can't bear it anymore. Master intends to destroy the Three Pools within half a year."
Zhu Zhenren said in surprise, "Within half a year? Isn't that too hasty? "
Meng Zhen sighed and said, "In the land of Donghua Continent, the Xuanmen cultivators have occupied ten Spirit Caves and the Tianji Caves, while the Six Great Demon Sects have occupied six Devil Caves. Although they have been quite peaceful these years, there are still many hidden dangers. The day before yesterday, the Sect Master secretly calculated that the Thousand Year Devil's Calamity of Donghua Continent is coming, and the strength of the Six Great Demon Sects will definitely increase. If our sect can take down the Three Pools as soon as possible and expand the sect's strength, we will have a higher chance of surviving this calamity."
When the other three Zhenrens heard this, they were all shocked and said, "If that is the case, we have no objections."
At this time, Sun Zhenren said, "Speaking of the Water Kingdom's Golden Letter, Zhang Yan brought it after he went to the Water Kingdom. In my opinion, he should be credited for this."
Zhu Zhenren was displeased and said, "Junior Brother, you are wrong. Ji Jiushang took out the Golden Letter, and this was the plan of the Sect Master. How can it be credited to Zhang Yan?"
Sun Zhenren smiled and said, "If it weren't for Zhang Yan's prompt decision to bring back the Golden Letter in advance, how could we talk about taking down the Three Pools? How could this move be in vain? "
Zhu Zhenren refuted, "Even if it is credited, in my opinion, it is only a small contribution."
Seeing the two arguing, Zhenren Yan first looked at Meng Zhen and then said, "Don't argue, the two of you. Taking down the Three Pools is still a secret. It is not appropriate to reward him based on this. In my opinion, it is not too late to decide after the Three Pools have been taken down."
Sun Zhenren smiled faintly and said, "Fine, I will not mention this matter again. However, this time, Zhang Yan took the initiative to lead the evildoer away and prevented hundreds of disciples from being killed. This is also a great contribution."
Zhu Zhenren said coldly, "Zhang Yan is a disciple of the Academy Master Zhou. Why is Junior Brother so concerned about him?"
Daoist Meng, who had been silent for a long time, finally said, "That's not the case. Although this child has become a disciple of Schoolmaster Zhou, he cultivates Junior Apprentice Brother Sun's' Billowing Cloud Secret Manual ', so he can be considered one of us."
Zhu Zhenren snorted and did not say anything.
Zhenren Yan looked around and took the initiative to say, "This time, it is my disciple who is lacking in virtue. Now that Zhang Yan has reached the third stage of the Clear Qi Realm, he must condense the Mysterious Light Seed. Fine, I will give him a good cloud sand to help him. What do you all think?"
Sun Zhenren nodded and said, "Okay."
Meng Zhen looked at Zhu Zhenren Yan and saw that he did not object, so he nodded and said, "In that case, Junior Brother, go and arrange it."
Zhenren Yan stood up and bowed to leave. With a flash of light, he disappeared from the lotus platform.
After he left, Zhu Zhenren Yan did not say goodbye and left without a sound.
At this moment, only Meng Zhen and Sun Zhenren Yan were left in the main hall.
Meng Zhen looked at Sun Zhenren Yan and said slowly, "Junior Brother Sun, I know that you had the intention to cultivate Zhang Yan, but why did you not care about him later? Later on, Zhou Chongju wanted to take him as a disciple. If you came to me, you might not be able to fulfill his wish. "
Sun Zhenren said solemnly, "Eldest Senior Brother, in the past hundred years, we have not produced a true disciple. After Zhang Yan entered the upper house, he was too ostentatious, so I deliberately gave him the cold shoulder. Firstly, I wanted to see how his temperament was, and secondly, I wanted to prevent the aristocratic families from paying too much attention to him, which would be disadvantageous to him. Being apprenticed to Zhou Chongju was something I took advantage of."
In the Palace of Purity Palace, only the true disciple could inherit the position of the Elder or the leader. If the teacher and disciple line paid too much attention to Zhang Yan, the Xuanmen aristocratic families would inevitably be vigilant and would certainly suppress Zhang Yan with all their strength. Now that he was placed under Zhou Chongju's tutelage, it was a move that made the aristocratic families feel at ease.
Meng Zhen nodded and sighed, "Junior Brother's move, it can be said that you have put a lot of thought into it."
On the other hand, Sun Zhenren laughed, "But from the looks of it now, Cone Nail can't hide in the bag forever."
Meng Zhen chuckled, "Since he can't hide it anymore, then let him show himself. However, I wonder if he can handle it?"
Sun Zhenren said lightly, "If Zhang Yan can pass this trial, why would we be stingy with helping him?"
At the same time, in the Daming Grotto-Heaven.
Fang Zhen, who was standing below, was nervously looking at Immortal Yan, who was sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed. At this moment, a light flashed, and the light-splitting incarnation returned to the body, opening its eyes slowly.
Seeing this, Fang Zhen quickly stepped forward and asked, "Father, how is it?"
Immortal Yan looked at him with a frown and said unhappily, "Didn't I say that you and I are not allowed to call each other father and son here?"
Fang Zhen quickly lowered his head and said, "Yes, Master."
"Hmm." Immortal Yan nodded, "If Zhang Yan didn't say what he said, it would be a small matter. Now that Senior Brother Meng has asked about it, I can't be too biased. For the next few months, you don't go anywhere. Just stay in the cave and practice the 'Art of Earth Jade Dust' that I taught you."
Yue Cang Sect had five skills, three scriptures, and twelve supernatural powers. Only those who had made enough meritorious deeds for the sect could be taught.
In the Merit Courtyard, fifteen small achievements were a great achievement, and six great achievements were a great achievement. The 'Art of Earth Jade Dust' could only be taught after one had made three great achievements. However, in order to train Fang Zhen, Immortal Yan had taught it to him privately.
Fang Zhen recalled the words that Zhang Yan had cursed earlier, and he couldn't help but say with hatred, "This Zhang Yan really deserves to die!"
Immortal Yan said in a low voice, "Zhang Yan is also an anomaly. Senior Brother Meng and Junior Brother Sun seem to want to support him. Don't meddle in this."
Fang Zhen said anxiously, "Honored Master, are we just going to let this matter go?"
Immortal Yan waved his horsetail whisk, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes. He said, "Don't worry. How can we allow him to talk about our sect's people? I'll help you vent your anger. Moreover, with his identity as a true disciple, once his cultivation is successful in the future, he will definitely disrupt my original plan. "
In the line of master and disciple, the disciples they accepted were also divided into upper and lower levels. The disciples with outstanding aptitudes and comprehension would be trained with all their efforts, such as elixirs, magic treasures, and cultivation methods. However, among the younger generation, there were no particularly outstanding talents. Immortal Yan originally wanted to support Fang Zhen, but he didn't expect that he would fall because of a moment of carelessness. Moreover, if Fang Zhen wanted to stand out in the future, he would have to suppress Zhang Yan first.
Fang Zhen was overjoyed and said, "Honored Master, how will you deal with him?"
Immortal Yan smiled faintly and said, "I'll give him a piece of Cloud Sand to help him form the mystic light as soon as possible."
Hearing this, Fang Zhen couldn't help but shout, "Father, you want to help him?"
Immortal Yan was displeased and said, "What do you know? He is a true disciple. No matter if he goes out to kill or does good deeds, he can be rejected under the Mystic Light Realm. How can I let him cultivate peacefully until the competition of the sect? "
Fang Zhen paused for a moment and then understood. He said, "Father, are you saying that we should let him reach the Mystic Light Realm as soon as possible and order him to do good deeds for the sect? That way, he will be easy to play?"
Immortal Yan glanced at him and said, "You finally understand a little."
Those who were good at swimming would drown in water. It was just like those who knew martial arts in the mortal world. Normal people who weren't good at martial arts could live a peaceful life, but if they knew martial arts and had a place to use them, they could die a violent death if they weren't careful.
Immortal Yan smiled coldly and said, "Even if Junior Martial Brother Meng and Junior Martial Brother Sun know my intentions, they won't stop me."
Immortal Yan's method was an overt scheme. He didn't need to worry that Zhang Yan wouldn't listen to him. At that time, he could just send Zhang Yan to kill one or two demonic geniuses and he would be able to keep his life. However, if he failed too many times, he wouldn't have the ability to rise again.
One had to know that even if Mystic Light Realm cultivators had the same cultivation, if they didn't have a top-tier cultivation technique or a great teacher to guide them, the difference between them and the disciples that they had raised since they were young was like heaven and earth.
Fang Zhen thought for a moment and said, "If Sun Zhenren secretly taught him a secret technique …"
Immortal Yan smiled coldly and said, "No matter how talented he is, which cultivation technique in the sect doesn't require ten to twenty years of hard work? Even the Kun Yu Minute Technique that I taught you has only reached the early stages of mastering it after fourteen years, even with the help of Spirit Herbs and external cultivation techniques. This Zhang Yan only has a low-grade Mist Phase, and there aren't many techniques that he can cultivate. How can he succeed? "
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