Zhang Yu's eyes narrowed. This unforeseen event had happened abruptly. He went forward to take a look and discovered that this Daoist had completely transformed into a statue. There wasn't the slightest trace of aura on his body. It was simply impossible to imagine that this Daoist was still alive a few breaths ago.
He picked up the beautiful jade in his hand and looked at it. It was very likely that the incident was related to this item. Perhaps it was this Daoist who used this item just now.
He thought of Lu Xuan He's curse. If a curse was cast on someone, it would be cast on oneself. Perhaps this jade was the same.
He thought for a moment and went outside. He found the military academy that came with this Daoist and asked the latter to report the situation here.
The soldier was also very surprised when he heard the situation. He did not dare to hesitate and immediately reported the matter.
After waiting for about half of summer, a flying boat arrived. An old Daoist came down from it and boarded the white boat. He bowed to Zhang Yu and said, "Protector Zhang, I'm Wen Shu. I'm on behalf of General Luan. After hearing what Protector Zhang said, General Gu ordered me to come and take a look."
Zhang Yu also bowed and said, "Thank you, Dao Friend Wen."
He brought Daoist Wen to the main cabin. The jade statue of the Daoist was placed here.
Daoist Wen saw the situation and walked forward. He walked around the jade statue and said in a deep voice, "It's really Daoist Peng. From what Protector Zhang said just now, he must have used the precious item given by Xuan Zun and was infected by the curse."
Zhang Yu asked, "In Daoist Wen's opinion, is there a way to save him?"
Daoist Wen shook his head and said, "This is the power of the upper state. We can't do anything unless Xuan Zun is willing. However, Xuan Zun of Tiancheng City is not easy to talk to. It's not easy to save Daoist Peng."
Zhang Yu pondered for a moment. After all, Taoist Peng had been cursed because he had helped him. He could not sit idly by and do nothing about it. He said, "If that's the case, when I return, I will meet with Xuan Zun and see if he can lift this curse."
If Dai Xuan Zun couldn't get through, then he could ask Dai Xuan Zun when he handed the item over to Xuan Zun. That would solve the problem.
When Daoist Wen heard this, he solemnly bowed to Zhang Yu and said, "Then I'll thank you on behalf of fellow Daoist Peng."
At the same time, light suddenly lit up where Zhang Yu and Daoist Yue had fought before. Afterwards, a colossal flying vessel that flickered with a dark blue light appeared there.
A young disciple came down from the flying vessel. He held a bottle-shaped magic tool in his hand and chanted a spell. It looked like he was trying to summon something, but in the end, he did not get anything.
He could only return to the boat and report to Xu Chengtong, who was waiting here, "Reporting to Teacher, we didn't find anything. I think the person who harmed Deacon Yue has destroyed all of Deacon Yue's belongings …"
Xu Chengtong sighed and said, "Daoist Yue is really … How could he be so careless? He actually died in the hands of Zhang Yu. Alas, what a pity. I've been friends with Daoist Yue for hundreds of years. I didn't expect him to end up like this."
Even though he said that, he was actually taking pleasure in other people's misfortune. Although Daoist Yue and he were both in You City, they did not have a harmonious relationship. They had many different opinions.
Chief Zhan also took advantage of the conflict between the two to sit firmly in the position of Chief. This time, Daoist Yue died, so no one would hinder him.
The only problem was that the matter of dealing with Zhang Yu would fall on his head.
To be honest, Daoist Yue's death had shocked him. He did not want to provoke this person at all, but there were some things that could not be avoided.
He pondered for a moment and ordered, "Let's go back first and discuss this properly."
Yi Wei Sky City, Military Affairs Department.
Hong Yuanqiu had received the fleet's report. He knew that they had won the battle and that the entire Guo Planet was under the control of the military department.
He felt much more relaxed now that this matter was settled.
However, he was also concerned about another matter. A large number of military uniforms and medicinal oils provided by the Yujing Tenki-in Hall had been used in this battle.
Based on the reports from the various armies, these things were indeed very useful. During the battle, they had successfully blocked the invasion of the Outer Void Evil. Some military academies even believed that these things should be spread to the entire army as soon as possible.
These words were not without reason.
In the past, military operations in the Kui Constellation had been limited by the invasion of the Outer Void Evil. They had to change their outer armor from time to time, so it was difficult for the soldiers to fight outside for long periods of time.
However, with these two things, things were different. The soldiers could stay outside for long periods of time, and their control over the Kui Constellation would be greatly strengthened.
After reading the reports, Hong Yuanqiu asked one of his trusted aides, "So, everyone thinks that these things are useful?"
The trusted official replied, "Reporting to Bureau Chief, at least the majority of the soldiers think so."
Hong Yuanqiu asked, "Then what does General Luan think?"
The trusted official said, "General Luan thinks that with these two things, it means that the soldiers can use the inner layer to make good profound armor. It is also very beneficial for the soldiers to increase their strength."
Hong Yuanqiu nodded subconsciously. Soldiers in armor frequently changed their outer armor, which was equivalent to a person switching to a new weapon after being used to it for a long time. They needed to get used to it again.
The soldiers in the outer armor were generally weaker than those in the inner armor because they did not have the conditions to adapt and develop their own outer armor. Ordinary outer armor would be completely destroyed after a great battle. This was also a disadvantage. However, from the looks of it now, the military uniform and medicinal oil seemed to solve this problem perfectly.
He picked up two more letters from the table. These letters were sent from other Heavenly Cities. These Heavenly Cities were also using these two things, and the benefits were obvious.
However, he still had a trace of hesitation at this moment.
At this moment, a soldier walked to the door and stood there without entering. When the aide saw him, he walked over and asked a few questions in a low voice. He then turned back and said, "Chief, there was a report just now that Patrol Officer Zhang has returned. He went to the upper part of Heavenly City to meet Dai Xuan Zun."
Hong Yuanqiu was stunned. He pondered for a moment and said, "I read the report. This time, we were able to kill that Shangchen cultivator mainly because of Patrol Officer Zhang's strength. He must have bumped into something, so there is no need to make a fuss about meeting Dai Xuan Zun."
Zhang Yu had already arrived in front of Heavenly City's ritual platform. He stood below the platform and bowed to the person above, saying, "Xuanting Patrol Officer Zhang Yu has something to discuss with Dai Xuan Zun."
After a while, a loud voice sounded, "Patrol Officer Zhang, come up and speak."
Zhang Yu thanked him and walked up the ritual platform. He saw Xuan Zun standing in the empty hall. His entire body was faintly ethereal, and no expression could be seen on his face. He bowed again, saying, "Xuan Zun greets you."
Dai Xuan Zun looked at him with his scarlet eyes and nodded in return, saying, "What business does Patrol Officer Zhang have here?"
Zhang Yu immediately told him about Daoist Peng being infected by the curse power, "I suspect that Fellow Daoist Peng has been afflicted by the curse power. This is not something we can resolve, so I have come to Dai Xuan Zun to ask if you can help him escape this calamity."
Xuan Zun asked, "Where is he?"
Zhang Yu replied, "He's still in Heavenly City, under the watch of the soldiers below. I can order someone to bring him up right now."
Although Daoist Peng had turned into a jade stone and looked like an inanimate object, he was still a living person after all. Moreover, out of respect for him, he did not put him into his astral bag and bring him up.
Xuan Zun said, "There's no need to go through so much trouble."
He stretched out his hand, and a cloud of ethereal energy immediately spread out in front of him. A hole seemed to appear there, and then the jade stone statue that Daoist Peng had turned into was sucked out from within.
Zhang Yu could not help but take a second look. He felt that when he was enveloped by the talisman before, there was a similar change.
Xuan Zun took a second look, saying, "As expected, this is Hunkong Laozu's doing." He pointed at the jade statue's forehead, and a cloud of black smoke withdrew from Daoist Peng's body.
After a short while, a crack appeared on the jade statue, and pieces of jade fell down and shattered on the ground. Daoist Peng's original appearance was revealed, but he was standing there with his eyes closed. He did not speak or move, as if he had fallen asleep.
Zhang Yu asked, "Xuan Zun, may I ask why Daoist Peng is like this?"
Xuan Zun said expressionlessly, "This person has been corroded by the power of the curse. Even if the curse has been removed now, the loss of vitality cannot be recovered. He will be unconscious for at least seven or eight days before he can wake up. In the future, if he is carefully nurtured, he may be able to maintain his cultivation level." After explaining, he said, "Patrol Officer Zhang, do you have the precious jade you mentioned just now?"
Zhang Yu said, "It's with me."
Xuan Zun looked at him and said, "Patrol Officer, this is not suitable for you to carry on your body. You can leave it to me."
Zhang Yu changed his mind and said, "That's fine too." He took out the precious jade from the jade box in his sleeve.
Xuan Zun glanced at it and said, "How can such an evil item be left in the world?"
As he spoke, he flicked his finger at the beautiful jade. The jade immediately let out a shattering sound. At the same time, there was a thunderous explosion between heaven and earth. The whole of Heaven City seemed to shake.
The jade shattered and fell. From within, a wisp of black gas emerged. It slowly rose and formed into the shape of a drifting Daoist. The Daoist said to Xuan Zun, "Dai Gonghan, my technique coincides with the rotation of heaven and earth. You dare to interfere. Are you not afraid of heaven's will?"
Xuan Zun said coldly, "You're just one step ahead of me. What right do you have to talk about heaven's will?" He waved his sleeve and the Daoist disappeared in a gust of wind. The turbulent Heaven City also returned to its calm state.
Zhang Yu looked at the place where the smoke dissipated and said to Xuan Zun, "Since the matter is over, I won't disturb Xuan Zun any further."
At this moment, Xuan Zun said, "Patrol Officer Zhang, are you searching for the method to reach the Upper Realm?"
Zhang Yu did not know why he asked this question. He calmly replied, "Yes."
Xuan Zun said, "Then let me give you a saying. 'If you can't reach the Upper Realm, believe in yourself and not others.'"
Zhang Yu thought for a while. He raised his hand and bowed to Xuan Zun. Then, he waved his sleeve and enveloped Daoist Peng with the light of his heart. He turned around and left the spell platform.
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