Zhang Yu stayed in the cliff palace for a few days. Luo Fuhai had arranged this place for them to settle down with care.
The environment here was quiet and remote, and the True Cultivators who came to participate in the Dharma Symposium rarely came here. The few Daoist cultivators who also settled here began to cultivate in seclusion as soon as they entered, ignoring the outside world. Obviously, they were used to living in seclusion, which led to the desolation in front of the palace.
But it was also because of this that no one came to disturb him for several days, which gave him a lot of peace and quiet. After all, he was not really here to discuss Dao, but to find someone to blame.
After sitting here for five days, Xu Chengtong returned from outside and reported to him, "Patrol Officer, this Xu has investigated clearly. That Huang is indeed here. He showed his face a few days ago, but he suddenly disappeared without a trace yesterday. I've secretly followed the clues, and now I can confirm that he was invited by Yuhang Shangren. "
Zhang Yu asked, "Yuhang Shangren?"
Xu Chengtong said with a solemn expression, "Patrol Officer, this person's background is not small. He is the Senior Martial Brother of Xuanfu of the Yi Luo State. When I, Tianxia, came here, it is said that this person had made outstanding contributions.
When I was in You City, I've heard other people's evaluation of this person. They said that this person is actually qualified to become a Xuan Zun, but he seems to be pursuing some superior Dao, so he has not taken this step until now.
It is said that if this person succeeds, with his past contributions and popularity, there will be a place for him above Xuanting. "
He raised his head and said, "Patrol Officer, if that Huang is under this person's protection, it will be troublesome."
Zhang Yu said indifferently, "There is no need to think too much about this. The more profound a person's cultivation is, the more he cherishes his body. What's more, people of the upper realm have their own restrictions. We just need to do what we should do."
Xu Chengtong nodded repeatedly and said, "Patrol Officer is right." He paused for a moment before continuing, "I've inquired clearly before. Only the disciples of Venerable Yu Hang's lineage live on Blazing Sun Peak, and there are no exceptions.
There's still more than half a month before the Dharma Symposium. Even if I'm valued by this Venerable Master, I can't always stay on the peak. I'm sure I'll come down soon. If I put my heart into looking for him, I might be able to find him. If I take action in advance, I might be able to avoid him … "
However, Zhang Yu said doubtfully, "There's no need to do that. Since this person is here to participate in the Dao Discussion, he will definitely show his face during the Dao Discussion. It won't be too late to look for him then."
Before he left, he had already reported this matter to Xuanting. If he wanted to capture someone, he would do it openly. Why would he need to do such a sneaky thing?
Xu Chengtong did have the ability, but he had been in You City for a long time and had long been used to making moves in the dark. Therefore, he hadn't been able to change his mind yet.
However, in the end, it was all for the sake of completing this task. Moreover, it was entirely up to him whether or not to accept it, so there was no need to reprimand him.
Hearing his denial, Xu Chengtong wasn't the least bit unhappy. He immediately said, "Yes, I'll follow your arrangements."
Zhang Yu said, "When I come down, I'll be in seclusion for a few days. Deacon Xu, I'll leave the matters outside to you. If there are any changes, report to me immediately."
Xu Chengtong said, "Don't worry, Patrol Officer. I'll find a way to keep an eye on this person."
Zhang Yu nodded and let Xu Chengtong leave. Then, he found Qing Shu and gave him a few instructions. He then returned to the secret room at the back and sat down cross-legged.
If Huang Menghuan had previously hidden in the inner layer to avoid danger, it was only a guess. However, he was almost certain now.
Because if that wasn't the case, why would this person hide his whereabouts so carefully? Moreover, the news of his contact with Yuhang the Venerable Master was leaked out.
It was clear that he wanted others to be wary of him.
This person was very likely to be hiding from him at this moment. Although he might not necessarily know it was him, at least he was hiding from the sense of danger in his heart.
He took out the records of Huang Menghuan's past sermons from his astral bag and slowly flipped through them.
If this inference was true, then it would verify one of his previous inferences about this person's Dao.
From the principles that Huang Menghuan had preached in the past, this person's Dao was extremely particular about bearing.
If there was a rise, there would be a fall. If there was a take, there would be a return. This was somewhat similar to the curse technique that Lu Xuanhe had revealed that day. However, it wasn't as extreme, and its performance was more obscure.
Therefore, this person secretly plotted against Xuanxiu, but also took care of Xuanxiu on the surface. This was very likely not out of this person's true intentions. Instead, this person wanted to use this opportunity to achieve the principle of taking and returning the favor.
This was an extremely superior Dao, but it wasn't listed as the Orthodox Dao. It was a method of using people from all worlds to achieve one's Dao through pushing the fate of the unseen.
Simply speaking, this was the cultivation of making a wish. If the wish was fulfilled, it could be used to nourish oneself and achieve results.
If the wish involved a certain amount of fate, then on the day that the wish was fulfilled, it could even push the cultivator to the upper realm in one fell swoop.
In terms of the current battle of fate, other than the battle between Tianxia and various forces, from the past hundreds of years to the future, the biggest battle of fate was the battle between Xuan Zhen and Xuan Zhen.
This person's plan was very likely to borrow the power of Zhengqing's lineage to board this boat and send himself ashore.
But first, all of this had to be done.
Making a wish was not without a price. The various changes in the Dao of Heaven that were caused in the process also had to be borne by the person himself. If he could smooth it out, then he could pass. If he couldn't, then the most serious thing would be death.
Therefore, now that he came to find Huang Menghuan, not only was he justified in terms of morality, he was also justified in terms of Dao. Because this person participated in the destruction of Xuan Zhen and Xuan Zhen, he was also involved in it. Then, if he went to seek justice, then it was natural and righteous.
If he didn't understand this point, then it would be fine. Now that he understood, then once he made a move against this person, due to the influence of Dao, it would be difficult for this person to display his true ability when facing him.
If this was the case, then he could understand why this person avoided him in every way possible. He didn't even hesitate to bring up people like Yuhang before knowing that the enemy was coming.
This was because this person had a guilty conscience and was afraid that the enemy would know all of this, so he did this.
After understanding this, he suddenly felt a sense of clarity in his heart. So, with a flick of his sleeve, he moved the records to the side, adjusted his breath slightly, and entered meditation.
After he went into seclusion, more and more cultivators gathered in the Lingmiao Mysterious Realm. From time to time, there would even be some cultivators who came to visit his Dao residence. However, it was not always Xu Chengtong and his disciples who came to deal with them.
Time flew by, and it was the beginning of August. The Dao Discussion Conference finally began. Zhang Yu also came out of meditation to look at the scenery outside and adjust his state of mind.
After noon, a dragon carriage stopped in front of the Dao residence. Luo Fuhai stood in the carriage and bowed. His voice was heard, "Fellow Daoist Zhang, have you gotten used to living here during this period?"
Zhang Yu stood on the hall platform and returned the greeting. He said, "Very good, Fellow Daoist's arrangements are very appropriate."
Luo Fuhai laughed and said, "I'm going to the Blazing Sun Peak this time. Does Fellow Daoist want to go with me?"
Zhang Yu said, "No need." He turned sideways and called out, "Fellow Daoist Xu."
Xu Chengtong hurriedly took a step forward and said, "I'm here."
Zhang Yu said, "Fellow Daoist Xu can go with Fellow Daoist Luo."
Xu Chengtong responded, "I understand."
Luo Fuhai didn't ask why he didn't go. He just laughed and said, "Alright, Fellow Daoist Xu, come on my dragon carriage."
Xu Chengtong cupped his hands and said, "Thank you."
Zhang Yu watched them leave. He didn't plan to participate in the Dao Gathering because if he did, Huang Menghuan would definitely hide and not come out if he sensed something.
Moreover, as long as he sat in the Dao residence, he could see everything that was happening on the Blazing Sun Peak at this moment.
Since Huang Menghuan was invited to preach the Dao this time, he would definitely go on stage. It wouldn't be too late for him to show up at that time.
For the next few days, he sat in the Dao residence and didn't come out. Other than the person who preached the Dao on the first day who was slightly skilled, the others were very ordinary in his opinion. Among them, there were two people who couldn't even transmit their Dao voices to him, which meant that their cultivation was not enough.
Even if the inheritance was brilliant, but their understanding was not deep, they couldn't explain it thoroughly, so there was no need to listen at all.
On the tenth day, the situation was different.
When Zhang Yu was sitting and watching, he suddenly heard a long and clear voice. Even if he was sitting there, he could hear it clearly as if the person who preached the Dao was sitting in front of him.
His eyes flashed. Even if he had never seen Yuhang Shangren before, he immediately confirmed the person's identity when he heard this at this moment.
Preaching wasn't just about talking about profound principles. There were some things that couldn't be completely expressed with words alone. What one heard was only a part of it. Only when one reached a certain level and had a deep understanding of it would one be able to understand it.
The person who preached the Dao would often use words as an excuse. What they said was one kind of principle, but in fact, they were talking about another.
At this moment, he could tell that this person had also obtained the Second Essence just like him.
However, the person didn't say how to obtain the Third Essence. It was probably because the person hadn't comprehended it and didn't think that he could be a teacher, so he didn't say it.
However, he noticed something. The person seemed to be afraid that he couldn't understand, so he repeated the method of obtaining the Second Essence several times.
His eyes flashed slightly. It was very likely that the person was saying it for him to hear.
Yuhang Shangren might not know that he was coming, but he should know that someone was coming to capture the latter.
Now that the person had told him these methods, if he accepted them, then the person would be compensating Huang Menghuan. If he still insisted on taking Huang Menghuan's life during the Dao Conference, perhaps the person would make a move.
Releasing the Second Essence in return was very generous. There was no reason why the person would protect Huang Menghuan like this.
He guessed that perhaps the two sects were related, or perhaps Yuhang Shangren had owed him a favor in the past, so he wanted to return the favor.
In fact, this was a very clever and ingenious move. Using the words of the Dao to resolve a person's grievances, and it didn't make a difference to the person's identity.
According to common sense, it would at least ensure Huang Menghuan's safety during the Dao Conference.
Zhang Yu turned to look in the direction of Sunrise Peak, looking at the endless light shining there. Unfortunately, the person didn't know that he had already obtained the Second Essence, so it was useless no matter how many times he said these principles. His thoughts were in vain.
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