Daoist Competition-Chapter 1074 - 277: Riding the Carp, Shocking the Rivers—A Name that Astounds Xuanmo

Elder Ying Ya was extremely surprised, while he was familiar with most of the sects within the East Splendor Xuan Sect, he had never heard of the name Yao Yin Sect before. Over the tens of thousands of years in the East Splendor Continent, countless sects have risen and fallen, but those that were able to leave their signatures on this talismanic script were each formidable sects during their time. At this moment, a resounding dragon roar was heard from the distant sky, suddenly echoing throughout the heavens and earth. Elder Ying Ya’s hand trembled as he exclaimed, "Where did this Great Demon come from?" Huo Xuan also seemed to sense something, suddenly raising his head to look. Zhong Muqing was initially stunned, then revealed an expression of disbelief. He stepped quickly to the edge of the cliff, looking toward the direction from whence the sound came. Deep within the Great River, a demon with a dragon head and fish body was cutting through the waves and slashing through the torrents. Its body, covered in golden scales, intermittently appeared and disappeared amidst the tides, rising and falling with the waves. Surrounding it were millions of fish species, leaping and diving, splashing the water, creating a spectacular scene such that the entire Cheng River seemed like a boiling cauldron. Despite its fierce and intimidating appearance, on its broad back stood a handsome and magnificent Mystic Robed Daoist, with a five-colored Gang Cloud hovering above his head, Gang Qi sweeping through his robe. It could be seen that he was indeed a Nascent Soul True Master with profound Daoist Cultivation. Behind the man and the demon, there were three tunneling lights trailing closely in a triangular formation. Although the light and clouds obscured their faces, from the cyclone of Gang Wind stirred by their Escape Skill, it was apparent that these three also possessed Nascent Soul Cultivation. Within Chengyuan Gorge, the cultivators were secretly speculating about which sect these newcomers belonged to, able to cause such a grand spectacle. A few knowledgeable cultivators suddenly exclaimed, "Dragon head with two feet, antlers atop its head, golden-scaled fish tail, isn’t this the Exotic Beast Dragon Carp?" This statement immediately provoked gasps of astonishment. The Dragon Carp, an Exotic Beast from Ancient Times, has the power to command the Water Clan, calm waves, and pacify the seas. Yet, no one could fathom who possessed such great power to control this Fierce Beast. All cultivators in the gorge widened their eyes and looked over. Unknown to them, numerous members of the Water Clan downstream were frantically swimming, akin to worship, continuously moving upstream. Such strange phenomena caused the officials and citizens of Wei and Liang, shocked and awed, believing that the heavens were revealing their sanctity. Along both banks of the river, countless were holding sacrificial offerings and praying, burning incense in reverence. The Dragon Carp had already arrived in front of Chengyuan Gorge, suddenly extending its two claws, climbing out of the water, raising its head and issuing a howl. In an instant, an overwhelming pressure enveloped the area. All cultivators in the gorge felt weakened and uneasy. The young Daoist slightly smiled, extended a hand, and gently patted the horn of the Dragon Carp, causing the demon to immediately calm down, and obediently lie still on the water, quiet and motionless. Consequently, even the innumerable Water Clan also fell silent. For a moment, only the sound of flowing river water was heard in the canyon. Though the originally awe-inspiring Fierce Beast was so tame under his hand, this sight left the tens of thousands of cultivators on the mountaintops on both banks dumbstruck and in disbelief. At this moment, all the Xuanmen Sect Disciples who came for the swordfight had their eyes cast towards the young Daoist, focusing collectively on him. Huo Xuan’s gaze was complex, he shook his head and smiled bitterly, saying, "Junior Brother Zhang, I didn’t expect it was really you, truly extraordinary." Luo Qingyu laughed, "This Junior Brother Zhang always acts unexpectedly. This swordfight is bound to be lively." Zhong Muqing also saw Zhang Yan at this time, his expression suddenly changed, seemingly thinking of something as his brows furrowed deeply. On Qingdan Peak, Ying Yazi unconsciously took a few steps forward, perceiving the deep Daoist Cultivation of this Dragon Carp, nearly comparable to a Nascent Soul Third Realm Cultivator, involuntarily gulping in astonishment. The Daoist on the river surprisingly enslaving a Nascent Soul Third Realm Exotic Beast was indeed too shocking, not knowing his origins, could this really be from that Yao Yin Sect? He stroked his beard and signaled to the middle-aged cultivator beside him, who immediately understood, setting foot on his tunneling light, floating down from the peak. Struggling against the mighty pressure emanating from the Dragon Carp, he approached, steadied himself, and loudly asked, "Dare I ask if Your Excellency comes from Yao Yin Sect?" Zhang Yan stood with hands behind his back on the Dragon Carp, facing the gazes of thousands of cultivators, yet remained composed and indifferent. Zhang Boyant and Xu Daoist, along with Lu Mei Niang, hovered in the void, guarding him from behind. They, the four people and one demon, were in a place where the Gang Wind surged like a tide, roaring back and forth, causing the river water beneath to rise and fall incessantly. As Zhang and Xu each had their backgrounds, they used the Thousand Illusion Atlas to change their appearance, unable to speak at this moment. This prompted Lu Mei Niang, in her Feather Robe, to step forward, clearly stating, "Indeed, we are all from the Yao Yin Sect." She pointed to Zhang Yan, raised her voice, and said: "This is our Yao Yin Sect Supreme Elder, True Master Zhang, Zhang Yan."