Daoist Competition-Chapter 923 - 201: Qiankun One Leaf, Sealing Unbound Again (Part 2)

He brandished the Iron Ruler in his hand, and that Sha Daoist manipulated the Golden White Flying Pill, simultaneously attacking him.

Zhang Yan chuckled lightly and said, "No rush."

With a wave of his large sleeve, two streaks of light flew out; the Blessing and Longevity Locking Yang Cicada flew out to fix the Iron Ruler in place, while the Five Spirit White Carp Shuttle moved forward to knock away the Flying Pill, and he calmly stepped into the curtain of light.

Gongyang Sheng and Sha Daoist saw that they could not prevent Zhang Yan in the slightest, and their hearts sank.

The Tan Surname Female Crown was encircled by the Qiankun Leaf, feeling helpless and panicked. Upon seeing Zhang Yan, she immediately burst into tears and kneeled, saying, "True Master Zhang, spare me, I am willing to be a slave and servant."

Zhang Yan saw her hands hidden in her sleeves, clearly clutching a Dharma Treasure, and sneered coldly. With a wave of his sleeve, three hundred and sixty-five drops of You Yin Heavy Water rained down like hail.

The Tan Surname Female Crown was indeed prepared; she raised her Dharma Treasure into the air, desperately trying to block, but even so, she lasted only a moment before being smashed to pieces in the overwhelming assault, body and soul annihilated.

Meanwhile outside, Sha Daoist grabbed the sleeve of Gongyang Sheng and said anxiously, "Senior Brother, this is impossible, we might as well flee quickly!"

Gongyang Sheng glanced at him and said, "Flee? Where to?"

Sha Daoist was taken aback.

He understood in his heart that today’s battle saw the Lie Xuan Sect come out in full force, and with all their elites lost, they would likely struggle to maintain their standing in Central Continent. He had only about a century of lifespan left, and even if he returned to the sect, what would it matter?

Gongyang Sheng shook his sleeve, shaking off his hand, and said coldly, "That Zhang Daoist’s Moving Technique is profound; even if we want to leave, can we do so? It’s better to fight here, and there might be a sliver of a chance to survive. I am going to unseal the third layer of the Ancestor master’s Divine Statue. Junior Brother, you should try to delay, and if you can preserve your soul, I will personally send you for reincarnation."

Sha Daoist knew he had no choice left. He closed his eyes and gave a bitter smile, saying, "I will try to delay. Just don’t forget your promise, Senior Brother."

He reached into his sleeve bag, took out a bottle of Elixir Pills, glanced at it a few times, finally showing a resolute expression on his face, uncorked the bottle, and poured all the pills into his mouth.

This was a secret medicine of the Lie Xuan Sect. Even though his status in the sect wasn’t low, he only had a dozen or so pills. Usually, taking just one could greatly increase his mana. Now, swallowing all at once meant he no longer valued his life.

Moments later, he snorted, and the third initially faintly visible Gang Cloud above his head suddenly rotated faster and faster, gradually solidifying. Though it hadn’t reached the Second Realm, the mana’s intensity had pushed to his current limit.

At this moment, a golden light converged, and Zhang Yan appeared again.

Sha Daoist’s eyes were bloodshot, glaring fiercely at him, suddenly let out a shout, and pointed to the sky. A glow burst from behind his back; within the cloud light appeared a gleaming and snow-like Jade Hook, which he manipulated to slash towards him.

Gongyang Sheng saw him use this Jade Hook, knowing he was desperate, hurriedly retreated a few steps to the side of the Ancestor master’s Divine Statue.

At this moment, saving his life was paramount, and he couldn’t bother with such cumbersome etiquettes. He pinched out three Dharma Talismans with his fingers, slapped them on his own forehead, chest, and below the abdomen, then took out three sticks of Immortal Incense, holding them with both hands in front, chanting softly.

Sha Daoist understood that to flee now would only lead to a faster defeat; it was better to put life and death aside and fight desperately. Unsealing the third layer of Prohibition would take considerable effort, and even if he couldn’t win, he could buy Gongyang Sheng a few moments.

Zhang Yan saw the Jade Hook approaching, flicked his hand, and sent out a Purple Cloud Divine Thunder to meet it.

For ordinary Dharma Treasures, struck by his Divine Thunder, they would certainly be damaged, at least hindering them. However, this Jade Hook seemed unaffected and continued to slash down.

At this time, the Qiankun Leaf suddenly appeared in front, and from its surface burst forth auspicious rays of Spirit Light and Clear Qi, causing it to hover mid-air, unable to find its path down.

Zhang Yan took a step forward, a blue light surged forth, intending to take in the hook.

However, the hook was extremely fierce, slashing left and right, managing to break free from the Water Element True Light’s entanglement, let out a sharp cry, transformed into a white light, leapt around to Zhang Yan’s back, and slashed once more.

Zhang Yan sneered, choosing to ignore it, formed a spell with a pinch, the Nascent Soul on top shook, continuously radiating out Protective Treasure Light.

This light, akin to Gang Thunder, was condensed from the cultivator’s own mana. Some cultivators not from the Xuanmen Sect had weak Treasure Light, insufficient to protect oneself, and would collect Gang Ying Evil Essence to refine within, enhancing its power.

However, Zhang Yan’s mana was strong, and the Dharma technique he practiced was a True Sect of the Xuanmen. Blocking for a moment wasn’t difficult; even if it broke through, the treasure clothes would withstand, thus he paid no mind, only controlling the Qiankun Leaf to cover Sha Daoist. A golden light circled him, and he wrapped himself in both sleeves, leaping inside.

Simultaneously, the incense in Gongyang Sheng’s hand had burned mostly away. After waiting a moment, seeing only a tiny bit left, he eagerly removed the three Dharma Talismans, exerted force, and slapped it on the Divine Statue’s brow.

Yet after doing all this, he saw no response from the Divine Statue. His heart sank; having unsealed two prohibitions, this statue was greatly weakened. To unseal the third Prohibition might not be achievable in a short time.

But at this moment, he suddenly heard a noise behind him and turned to see the Jade Hook’s spirit light fade, dropping from mid-air.

His heart skipped a beat, realizing Sha Daoist was likely dead.

Seeing Zhang Yan about to emerge, while the statue remained still, cold sweat dripped down his forehead, his expression fluctuating wildly, indicating a fierce mental struggle.

Finally, he gritted his teeth, shivered, dropped the two Gang Clouds above his head, reached out to point, directing them into the statue’s nostrils, and they disappeared instantly.

With the three Gang Clouds gone, it was as if he dispersed half of his cultivation; his skin and flesh withered, aging a hundred years in an instant. He took a deep breath, barely standing firm, then stared fixated at the statue, awaiting any change.

After a moment, the statue suddenly exuded a vast and majestic aura. Its eyes, previously closed, trembled and then suddenly opened, radiating two scorching beams of light, its expression becoming incredibly vivid.

Then, the statue shook its body, the ten-zhang tall idol stood up like a human!

It looked down with a booming voice, "Incompetent descendant, your effort is insufficient; why have you summoned me?"

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