Daoist Competition-Chapter 1059 - 269: A Unique Tactic, Sword Locking the World (Part 2)

She mused that if she continued to hide like this, she would remain extremely passive. With a delicate finger point, she summoned a Cloud Handkerchief, immediately spilling forth bands of splendid light, fluttering like butterflies, enchanting in an instant,

The incoming sword light was incredibly fast, and in the blink of an eye, it slashed onto the beams of light, causing a chaotic scattering, momentarily slowing its momentum.

Lu Mei Niang saw an opportunity arise, seizing that slight gap, she guided her spell, maneuvering the lotus Dharma Seat beneath her feet, escaping into the sky.

As she fled, she was quite strategic, not merely evading, but continually shifting her form and altering directions, especially never staying in one place for more than two breaths, ensuring the sword light behind her never caught up.

Zhang Yan praised her, for this move alone revealed the Demon King’s prowess. She possessed no Supreme Treasure, nor had she learned any world-shaking Divine Skills, yet her mastery over Mana was so profound that she was able to handle everything with ease, without exposing any major flaws.

However, Lu Mei Niang failed to realize that from the beginning, she had already fallen into Zhang Yan’s calculation.

If observed from above, it was clear that with her at the center moving outward, there were eighteen sword balls rotating in circles on the outermost layer, sealing off all routes. Within fifty zhang, six sword balls were suspended, watching over all directions, with two sword balls tangling with her further inside.

This meant that Lu Mei Niang had not once escaped from the sword circle set up by Zhang Yan. As the battle became fierce, the sword net circle would inevitably tighten inward, gradually pressing her in until a victory was won without a fight.

Zhang Yan had conceived this technique drawing inspiration from the Forbidden Locking Heaven and Earth Daoist Skill of a Nascent Soul Third Realm Cultivator, developing a unique method to trap enemies with a Flying Sword. Once the opponent engaged in face-to-face flying sword entanglement with him, they were bound to fall for this trick.

However, if the opponent possessed profound Mana or was protected by a Supreme Treasure, they might forcefully break through at the final moment.

When Zhang Yan employed this method, he used a total of twenty-six Divided Light Sword Shadows. While the power of sixty-four sword lights dancing together was indeed remarkable, doing so would require his full concentration, leaving no room for distraction.

His battle array experience was exceedingly rich, knowing to always reserve some strength when fighting an enemy, in case of unforeseen events; he would never carelessly extend his full control until the final moment.

At this moment in the field, the brilliant sword light swirled in constant rotation, and Zhang Yan continued to tighten the sword circle. By the time Lu Mei Niang sensed something amiss, she had already lost her chance to escape. She had no choice but to concede, saying: "Pavilion Master, I have lost."

Zhang Yan smiled faintly, waved his hand, retracting the overwhelming sword light, and said: "Lu Daoist, in a few days, I will head to the Sword Fighting Conference. Would you care to accompany me?"

Lu Mei Niang raised her head in surprise, looking over with some confusion, and said: "Of course, I would be willing, but isn’t the Pavilion Master unable to attend the Dharma Assembly?"

This time, the disciples from the Mingcang Sect heading to the conference were Huo, Zhong, and Luo; a letter had already been sent to the other fifteen sects, which had confirmed these three. Unless something unexpected happened to them, there was no possibility of change.

Zhang Yan chuckled, revealing the underlying reasons to her, though he avoided discussing certain confidential matters.

Lu Mei Niang listened, her beautiful eyes sparkling, and sighed: "I see, although I have never heard of the Yao Yin Sect, the fact that it was able to sign a talismanic script with the Sixteen Sects back then suggests that Yi Jiuyang True Master’s cultivation was not below that of any founding ancestor."

Zhang Yan smiled in silence at her words.

After contemplating for a moment, Lu Mei Niang spoke: "I have heard that besides the Sixteen Sects of East Splendor Continent, there are sects from other continents attending. If it’s just you and me, Pavilion Master, I’m afraid we might seem insignificant. Perhaps I should also call my husband to lend support to the Pavilion Master."

But Dragon Carp Si Ren was displeased, exclaiming: "Lu Daoist, what are you saying? Do you think I, Lord Si, am not here?"

Lu Mei Niang hastily apologized, saying: "It is my fault. Si Daoist’s cultivation is profound; even my husband and I are no match for you, and I mean no disrespect. I simply spoke thoughtlessly. Please forgive me."

Although Si Ren was currently Zhang Yan’s mount, his Daoist Cultivation was remarkable, and she would not dare to offend him.

Hearing her praise, Si Ren grunted twice and said no more.

Zhang Yan shook his head and said: "Elder Yan is a cornerstone of the Beichen Sect, and it would be inappropriate to trouble him. I have already made arrangements. Besides Lu Daoist, there are two other Nascent Soul Realm Daoists accompanying us, which I believe will suffice."

Lu Mei Niang was quite surprised, secretly pondering the extraordinary capabilities of Master Zhang.

Nascent Soul Cultivators are not easily found everywhere. Apart from the Ten Sects of Xuanmen, any sect having an additional one significantly increases their strength.

Take the Beichen Sect, for example. Previously, with two Nascent Soul Elders, it was a major force among second-rate sects, feared by none. Even though now only her husband, Elder Yan, remains, it should not be underestimated.

Similarly, the Peng Yuan Sect, with Mu Bingxin—one Nascent Soul elder—could dominate the East Coast, only surpassed by the Taihao Sect.

As for the Su Family, one of the Five Great Families of the Mingcang Sect, they only had five Nascent Souls in the past.

Lu Mei Niang thought to herself that if this trip included two more Nascent Soul Cultivators, along with her and Si Ren, it would amount to five True Masters. This power could sweep through all second-rate sects of the East Splendor Sect. Even with the support of their sect, the three Mingcang disciples—Huo, Zhong, and Luo—could muster no more than this for the Sword Fighting Conference.

Just then, a golden sword light suddenly streaked across the sky, emitting a clarion call as it headed towards them.

Zhang Yan recognized it as the Xiaoze Golden Sword. He beckoned it into his hand, took the letter inside, and mused to himself: "Why do the Demon Sect disciples have the leisure to go there before the grand competition?"

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