Daoist Competition-Chapter 1040 - 260: Cloud Que Refining Prohibition

Zhang Yan always felt that Jing You still had many things hidden from him, but right now he was not within his own Cave Mansion, and there was no Prohibition guarding it. If anyone with intent was spying on him, he would have no way of knowing, so there was no need to delve deeply at this moment. He just said, "Jing You. You must not desecrate this senior’s remnant anymore. Once I finish my business here, you shall return to the sect with me."

He felt that this little demon seemed to have no skills, but if used in the right places, it might achieve unexpected results. Therefore, he decided to keep it by his side in the future.

Although Jing You was unwilling to leave this place, he also knew that Zhang Yan’s command was difficult to defy. If he dared to say no, he would surely be killed on the spot. Thus, he hastily made an Oath and expressed his loyalty with all his might.

Zhang Yan looked at He Jingchen’s remnant, pondered for a moment, stepped forward, waved his hand, and with a flash of sword light, took away one-third of the Elixir Jade. Then he placed the remains on the cushion, paid his respects, and retreated from the place.

Outside, he took out several Array Flags from his Sleeve Bag, reestablished a Prohibition, and after setting it up properly, he brought Jing You back to the outermost cave chamber.

Jing You, with a keen eye, stepped forward and tidied up Ni Yu on the couch. He also found an incense burner from somewhere, fiddled with it for a while, and soon a pure and rich fragrance filled the Cave Mansion. Without waiting for Zhang Yan’s instruction, he took the initiative to stand by the door.

Zhang Yan sat on the Jade Couch, glanced at him, and said in a deep voice, "While I am comprehending the Dharma technique, you mustn’t move about recklessly. If you go out and get killed, I won’t stand up for you."

Jing You quickly responded, for he was naturally timid and had not ventured out in over a thousand years. Even if Zhang Yan didn’t mention it, he dared not act rashly.

Zhang Yan said no more, reached into his sleeve to grasp the Broken Jade, and then sank his Heart and Spirit into it, beginning to deduce various Sacrificial Prohibition techniques.

Jing You looked at the Sword Qi still swirling above Zhang Yan’s head, swallowed, and retreated several steps along the cave wall, shrinking into a corner. He opened his mouth and spat out a Sleeve Bag from his stomach, rummaged through it for a while, grabbed a handful of broken jade, poured it into his mouth, and then mimicked Zhang Yan’s posture to sit and cultivate.

Though the Sacrificial Refinement of the Cloud Que Prohibition had its difficulties, Master Qiao had explained it before, so this deduction was faster than Zhang Yan had expected, taking less than a month to grasp its principles. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

However, being cautious, he feared making mistakes during the Sacrificial Refinement, so he repeatedly explored it several times. After confirming there were no omissions, he confidently emerged from the Broken Jade.

He calculated with his fingers and realized there was nearly a year left before the furnace could be opened. With no one to disturb him, he could use this time to practice the Five Elements Escape Technique.

After the battle with Shen Baishuang, Zhang Yan was particularly troubled by the Divine Power Skill that trapped the heavens and earth. But after calculations, he found that it was absolutely impossible to achieve such a level in just five years.

The Nascent Soul Third Realm Cultivators not only had profound Daoist Cultivation, but their Mana was far superior, not something he could compare to. Even though his Elixir Formation was of the First Grade, and his Mana today far exceeded his peers, trying to employ such a technique was still beyond reach.

Fortunately, the Five Elements Escape Technique could not only trap and lock enemies but also be used for evasion and escape. Currently, he was somewhat familiar with the Water Element Escape Technique, and after thoroughly mastering it, learning an Earth Escape Technique would likely suffice.

This time in seclusion, Zhang Yan was fully absorbed, unaware of the passage of time, until he heard Xu Daoist’s voice from outside the Cave Mansion and finally withdrew from the Broken Jade. He calculated with his fingers, realizing ten months had passed, and said, "Deacon Xu, come in."

Xu Daoist entered the Cave Mansion, ignoring the suddenly appearing Jing You, greeted with a bow, and respectfully said, "True Master Zhang, Junior Master Qiao said that there are still four or five hours before the Sacrificial Prohibition can be performed. He specifically asked me to inform you."

Zhang Yan chuckled lightly, stood up, and casually stepped out of the cave. Upon reaching the cliff’s edge, he took a step, and with a gust of Gang Wind, arrived above the pit.

Looking down, he saw the pit steaming with vapor, white mist, and black smoke constantly rising, surrounded by clouds like a vast sea of fog.

Master Qiao was seated on the Dharma Platform at the South Position, and seeing Zhang Yan’s arrival, he loudly greeted, "True Master Zhang, come up onto the platform quickly."

Zhang Yan turned his body, followed a gust of clear wind, and stood firmly on the Dharma Platform.

Master Qiao cupped his hands and politely said, "True Master Zhang, the furnace can be opened in half a day. Let this Old Daoist perform the Sacrificial Refinement talisman, and as for the Earth Fire Evil Qi, we must rely on you, True Master, to suppress it."