PS: I'm considering a few important plots. I'm writing slowly, there's still one chapter left. Don't wait at night, it'll be done by tomorrow afternoon at the latest.
After the news of Zhang Yan succeeding as one of the ten First Seats spread, those who were on good terms with the sect either sent congratulatory gifts or came in person to congratulate him.
A few days later, many small sects that wanted to attach themselves to Qincang School came to pay their respects, and they even faintly revealed the intention of marrying into Bright Nether Heavenly Lake.
However, most of these people only set their sights on the third generation disciples. Firstly, this matter was relatively easy to accomplish, and secondly, they could form a relationship with Qincang School without being easily countered by others.
Zhang Yan didn't ask about any of this, letting the disciples choose for themselves. A few of them couldn't help but agree.
After pondering over the matter for several days, they finally made up their minds and sent someone to probe Han Zuocheng's intentions.
Han Zuocheng didn't care at first, but when he heard that Blue Feather Pavilion was willing to hand over the Southern Flower Sect's demon-subduing secret technique, he was immediately tempted.
However, he was a second generation disciple, Zhang Yan's seventh disciple. His status wasn't ordinary, and he didn't know if he could make the decision himself, so he answered vaguely for now.
Since he couldn't find anyone to discuss with, he invited Shen Dong and explained the matter in detail. He asked, "Junior Brother Shen, do you agree or not?"
Shen Dong thought for a moment, then asked, "Senior Brother, are you interested in that Fellow Daoist Yan?"
Han Zuocheng nodded. Putting aside the secret technique, Yan Xiyue was also a Core Transformation cultivator. She was beautiful and had a gentle temperament. In the future, it was extremely likely that she would inherit the position of Blue Feather Pavilion Sect Master. Where else could he find such a good match? In his heart, he was very willing.
Shen Dong asked curiously, "Then what are you hesitating for? Just agree."
Han Zuocheng hesitated and said, "It's just about Master. "But I don't know how to say it."
Most disciples wanted nothing more than to stick close to their master, but he was different. Not long after joining the sect, he made a huge mistake and almost implicated his fellow disciples. After that, Zhang Yan went to the sixteen sects to compete in swords, and then traveled to Dongsheng Continent. He had little contact with this master. He was afraid that he would be scolded if he brought up this matter rashly.
Shen Dong saw through it and immediately said, "Senior Martial Brother Han, why do you have to go and say it yourself? Since Sect Master Yan took the initiative to bring up this matter, it means that they have a request and will naturally find a way to fulfill it. Senior Martial Brother only needs to give us a definite reply and just wait. "
Han Zuocheng was enlightened. He said excitedly, "Then I'll go and inform them that they agree to this matter."
Shen Dong grabbed him and said, "Hold on, when did the person from Jade Feather Pavilion tell Senior Martial Brother about this?"
Han Zuocheng answered without hesitation, "Two hours ago."
Shen Dong shook his head and said with a smile, "Senior Brother, if you are too anxious, it will not be good. It will make you seem impatient. Let's wait a few days first. It won't be too late to write back. "
Han Zuocheng nodded and composed himself. "I'll listen to Shidi."
Inside the cave, Zhang Yan sat on the couch, holding the disciple register in his hand. He was thinking about arranging for people to be stationed at the various sects.
However, they had to pay attention to who they sent. Not only did their cultivation have to be passable. They also had to listen to his orders, so he had to think carefully.
He was actually thinking about the people who were called back by Du De. Not only were they experienced, they had also been dealing with various sects for hundreds of years, so it would be convenient for them to help each other. However, these people were arranged by Huo Xuan in the past, and some of them were from Xuanshui Palace. He could not help but think, "It's time to visit Senior Martial Brother Huo."
At this moment, Jing You came to report that Luo Qingyu had come to visit. He thought for a while, put down the register and came out to welcome him.
After a while, he saw a thirteen or fourteen-year-old young man beside Luo Qingyu. After greeting him, he smiled and asked, "Is this Senior Martial Brother Luo's new disciple?"
Luo Qingyu smiled and said, "No, this is my Junior Martial Brother Zhang Shanghong. He has entered the Lower House to cultivate, so I still need Junior Martial Brother to take care of him."
At most, in a few decades, he would step down from his position as the Top Ten Disciples and go to the Du Zhen Hall to take up the position of an Elder. As for the successor, he had to make some arrangements first.
If one wanted to compete for the Top Ten Disciples, he must first become a true disciple. If he did not want to compete, he would have to cultivate in the Lower House for a full sixteen years before he could enter the Upper House.
Although Zhang Yan did not care about the Lower House, he was still the Master of the Lower House. Therefore, Luo Qingyu came to greet him.
The young man looked honest. He looked at Zhang Yan with curiosity and respect. He came up to him and bowed politely. He did not dare to address him as Senior Martial Brother and only said, "Zhenren Zhang greets you."
Zhang Yan nodded and invited the two into the cave. They sat down and talked for a while. Then, Jing You came to report, "Master, Zhenren Qin is here."
Luo Qingyu thought for a while and said, "What a coincidence. Junior Martial Sister Qin seldom hangs out with her fellow disciples. She must have something to tell you today. I'm afraid I came at the wrong time."
Zhang Yan raised his hand and smiled, "Senior Martial Brother Luo, please sit down." He then turned to Jing You and said, "Go and invite Junior Martial Sister Qin here."
Jing You quickly accepted the order and went out.
Not long after, he heard the jingle of ornaments and a fragrant wind assaulted his nostrils. A slim and graceful young lady with bright eyes and white teeth entered the room. Her hair was combed into two buns, and she wore a light cloud robe with wide sleeves. Her waist was tied with a blue water silk sash, and the small sash was adorned with exquisite jade rings. She wore a long skirt that reached her feet, and on top of her head, there was a group of strong clouds gently drifting about.
She looked inside and her bright eyes lit up. She bowed and said happily, "Senior Martial Brother Zhang, long time no see." She then bowed to Luo Qingyu and said, "So Senior Martial Brother Luo is here too."
Zhang Yan smiled and stood up, "Junior Martial Sister, you don't have to be so polite. Sit down and talk."
Luo Qingyu also stood up and bowed back.
Qin Nan's nature was pure and innocent. Although she had not seen Zhang Yanxu for many years, there was no distance between them. After they sat down, her curiosity was piqued and she asked about the Dongsheng Continent.
Zhang Yan was not impatient. He smiled and told him what had happened in Dongsheng Continent. He only avoided talking about the matter of the Sky Demon because it involved the Ancestral Master's seal.
Luo Qingyu did not know about Zhang Yan's experience over the years. When he heard that Zhang Yan fought with a few cultivators of the third level of Yuanying, he was shocked and admired him.
After more than two hours, Qinnan let out a cry and lowered her head. She said embarrassedly, "I almost forgot that I am here today to ask Senior Martial Brother for a favor."
Zhang Yan smiled, "Junior Martial Sister, please speak your mind."
Qinnan said, "Master went into closed-door cultivation 50 years ago. The matter of guarding the Devil's Cave was handed over to me. However, the number of demons has been increasing over the years. I feel that I can't do what I want but I don't want to disturb Master's cultivation. After thinking about it, I can only ask Senior Martial Brother for help. "
She was good friends with Liu Yanyi and had asked her for help a few days ago. However, now that the Devil's Calamity was coming, the demons would appear again soon after they were eliminated. They could not be eliminated and they could not be killed. This was why she was troubled.
As the leader of the top ten disciples, Zhang Yan should be involved in this matter. He nodded, "This is my duty."
Qinnan left her seat and stood up. She curtsied and said joyfully, "Thank you for your help, Senior Martial Brother."
Luo Qingyu frowned. He said, "Back then, Junior Martial Brother Zhuang was able to suppress the small Devil's Cave for 16 years. Now, with Junior Martial Sister Qinnan's Yuanying cultivation, it is still difficult for her to deal with it. As the Devil's Calamity deepens, the demons here will become stronger. I have asked Master why not try to eliminate them once and for all. However, Master said that there are plans in place and I don't have to worry about it. "
Qinnan nodded, "I have asked Master about this and his reply was similar."
They did not understand. However, after Zhang Yan looked at the jade scroll, he knew the reason behind it.
The small Devil's Cave in the Guardian Palace had been there since the time of the fourth headmaster. If it was any other sect, they would probably seal and destroy it in a hurry, but the Dark Azure Sect didn't do so. For thousands of years after that, there was a Taoist Paradise guarding this place. Nominally, it was to suppress the devil, but secretly, it was trying to attract the turbid yin spiritual energy from all directions.
The intention was to make it a real Devil's Cave during the Devil's Calamity. As it was in their own school, it would not take much effort to eliminate all the demons before the six main demon sects could react.
According to Zhang Yan's knowledge, not only Qincang School was doing this, but Yuxiao school was also doing the same. Only Shaoqing School did not bother to do so.
However, it was not convenient for him to say it out loud. He smiled, "There is no need to investigate further. Since Deities have said so, there must be a reason behind it." After a pause, he continued, "This is a critical time. It is not appropriate to send one or two cultivators to suppress it. We should find another way."
Qinnan asked curiously, "Senior Apprentice-Brother, what do you think we should do?"
Zhang Yan said seriously, "Now that the Devil's Flame is raging, we can open up the Devil's Cave at the bottom of the sea and send our junior disciples there to train. Then, we can obtain the technique of the Courtyard of Merit. If there are people who kill enough demons, we can also reward them according to their merits. In this way, we can not only increase the cultivation of supernatural powers, but also eliminate the demons."
Luo Qingyu was stunned. He secretly thought that this was a great idea. Killing the demons was secondary. Among the disciples of Qincang School, unless they were true disciples, only they could have a residence on a spiritual island. It was not easy for the rest of the disciples to cultivate. Most of them were under the tutelage of their teachers and friends. Usually, they lived in a place with tens or hundreds of people.
The small Devil's Cave was comparable to a paradise. If they could really open up the door, it would be a good place for them to cultivate. How could the disciples not flock to it? It was hard to say for the disciples of the aristocratic families, but the disciples under the tutelage would definitely be grateful to Zhang Yan. This way, he could easily win the hearts of the people.
As for how to pass through the Eye of the Sea, it was a secondary matter. Any one of them had the means to send their disciples there.
Qinnan said happily, "Senior Apprentice-Brother, this is a good idea. Our teacher is not an unreasonable person. He will most likely agree."
Luo Qingyu reminded, "Junior Apprentice-Brother, the demon is not a demon or a cultivator from the Devil's Sect. There is no precedent for killing it. I am afraid that the Courtyard of Merit will not agree."
Zhang Yan sighed and said, "I'll talk to them myself."
Luo Qingyu thought for a while. This would be beneficial to all the disciples of the sect. The Courtyard of Merit may not dare to stop them. However, the headmaster would have a headache about how to reward them.
Zhang Yan suddenly thought of something and asked, "Junior Apprentice-Sister Qinnan, did you see anything unusual in the small Devil's Cave?"
Qinnan thought for a while and shook her head.
Zhang Yan's eyes flashed. The small Devil's Cave had existed for thousands of years and the news had long been leaked. He did not believe that the Devil's Sect could not guess what the Qincang School was planning. They must have made some arrangements. The more normal it looked, the more suspicious it was.
So he said, "I have entered the Devil's Cave twice in the past. Each time, I met the disciples of the Devil's Sect. Although I killed a few of them, many years have passed. It is hard to guarantee that there will not be any more cultivators from the Devil's Sect. So before we open the Eye of the Sea, I need to check it out personally to avoid any accidents."
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