Daoist Competition-Chapter 927 - 203: Becoming a Divine Venerable Within the Heavenly Furnace (Part 2)

Chapter 927: Chapter 203: Becoming a Divine Venerable Within the Heavenly Furnace (Part 2)

He turned a thought, and then took it into his pouch.

However, at this moment, he did not notice that at the foot of Luqi Mountain, a White Wood Daoist hairpin suddenly jumped from its place and drilled into the mud, traveling several miles underground, until it suddenly bumped into something, after which a Primordial Spirit floated up from the hairpin, looking precisely like Gongyang Sheng, the Great Elder of the Lie Xuan Sect.

Just as he was in danger, he took the opportunity to depart through soldier resolution, hiding his Divine Soul within the White Wood Daoist hairpin. Relying on the toughness of this object, he fled desperately, thus escaping a disaster and avoiding the fate of soul scattering.

However, while fleeing in panic, he inadvertently sensed a suitable place to lodge his Primordial Spirit, so he took the risk to rush over. A glance now revealed it was an Ancestor Master’s Divine Statue, buried underground at an unknown time, and he couldn’t help but express joy, eagerly burrowing inside and immediately concealing his presence, waiting for an opportunity to escape.

This Ancestor Master’s Divine Statue was originally buried by Shang Teng as a contingency escape tool. However, before he could use it, he was slain by Zhang Yan, and now it served as a hiding place for Gongyang Sheng.

Yet, Gongyang Sheng was not a Demon Sect disciple. Even with the Divine Statue as a lodgement for his Primordial Spirit, he could only reside within for a few years at most. Restoring his past cultivation was utterly impossible. If he did not find a suitable body for Body Seizing or reincarnation, he would inevitably perish.

Zhang Yan, treading on Cloud Light, slowly descended from the sky. He arrived at a cave of piled boulders and called out, "Are the three fellow Daoists inside? The great enemy has been dealt with; you may safely come out."

After a moment, Liang Changgong, Wei Shudan, and Hua Zhaofang cautiously emerged from the cave, their gazes filled with reverence as they looked at Zhang Yan.

When the seven elders of the Lie Xuan Sect appeared earlier, they thought Zhang Yan was hopeless. Who could have imagined that after a battle, Zhang Yan would display divine prowess, defeating all seven attackers cleanly.

Such a feat of wiping out a sect with one’s own power would instill fear in anyone who witnessed it.

The three approached, trembling, and bowed with cupped fists. Liang Changgong said, in particular, "Many thanks to True Master Zhang for saving us just now."

Zhang Yan smiled slightly and said, "The three of you have refined a Mystical Artifact for this humble Daoist; how could I stand by without offering help?"

He paused slightly and continued, "Earlier, this humble Daoist borrowed your alliance’s Great Array to suppress that self-proclaimed Ancestor of Lie Xuan, but it will not be easy to get rid of him. It will require some effort, so when your alliance’s elders arrive, we should decide what to do."

He used the Zhenluo Alliance’s Forbidden Array to defeat the enemy, mentioning it now to avoid unnecessary trouble later.

Regarding how he managed to control the Forbidden Array, he would explain if questioned by the alliance’s elders, but for now, it wasn’t necessary to discuss it with these three.

Hua Zhaofang’s eyes sparkled as he urgently asked, "True Master Zhang, are you saying that the Lie Xuan Sect’s Ancestor Master’s Statue is suppressed in the Earth Fire Sky Pit?"

Although they had watched Zhang Yan’s confrontation with the seven, after the Forbidden Array was activated, all three had their vision blocked by the golden light from the Qiankun Leaf, leaving them unclear about the outcome.

Zhang Yan nodded and said, "Yes, although its origins are unknown, it’s extremely powerful, almost comparable to a Nascent Soul Third Realm Cultivator. Without the Great Array, it would be truly difficult to deal with."

However, Hua Zhaofang seemed excited and said, "This thing, I’ve heard of it. It should be refined from ’Three-Colored Yin Yang Sand’ and ’Five-drum Star Wood’, especially with a cluster of separation and reunion fire inside. If it’s in the Earth Fire Sky Pit, True Master Zhang might not need to use the Forbidden Array to suppress it. You could refine it, and with the aid of treasure materials, it might be possible to create several Dharma Treasures."

Zhang Yan couldn’t help but show a look of surprise and said, "Is that possible?"

Liang and Wei, upon reflection, were both experts in Artifact Refining. Previously, they hadn’t thought about this possibility, but now their expressions showed interest.

Liang Changgong pondered and said, "What Hua Daoist said seems fanciful, but it’s not impossible."

Wei Shudan nodded in agreement, "It’s somewhat possible, worth trying, but since it’s a living entity, it will certainly struggle during the Sacrificial Refinement, and we, with our low cultivation, won’t be able to suppress it. However, with True Master Zhang’s Dharma Treasure assisting, there will be no concern."

The three naturally looked at Zhang Yan. The treasure materials used in the Winged Cliff Divine Statue were exceedingly rare. As Artifact Refining experts, they were eager to try this, unlike when dealing with the Mystic Turtle Shell, where they constantly worried about ruining it.

Zhang Yan thought briefly. Borrowing the treasure meant staying here much longer, but today, with the help of the Array Command Token, he sensed there was unfinished business, so it wasn’t time to leave yet. He smiled and said, "What difficulty is there? This thing, if not dealt with, remains a future threat. You may borrow the Qiankun Leaf for now."

He raised his hand, and the Qiankun Leaf flew out from his sleeve, landing in Liang Changgong’s hand.

The three were overjoyed. From their perspective, if they could refine the Winged Cliff Ancestor Master’s Divine Statue, while it might not compare with Zhang Yan’s Qiankun Leaf, it wouldn’t be much inferior either.

Liang Changgong bowed deeply to Zhang Yan, "Many thanks to True Master Zhang. If we manage to refine any Dharma Treasure, we will surely present it with both hands, not daring to take it for ourselves."

Zhang Yan shook his head with a smile, "No need for that. From what you all said, this object can produce several Dharma Treasures. If so, when the treasures are completed, you three may choose one."

These three had been refining treasures for him for years, truly putting in their effort, with real skills. Even when their lifespan ended, he believed their disciples wouldn’t disappoint, so dealing with their school often wasn’t a bad idea. It was fine to sell this favor now.

The three felt tempted upon hearing this, but since it was Zhang Yan offering treasures, they dared not accept rashly. After some polite refusals, seeing his sincerity, they finally felt at ease and thanked him together.

At this moment, five auspicious lights flew over from the distance, landing on Luqi Mountain. Leading them was an outstanding, jade-like figure of a Purple Robed Cultivator. His piercing gaze swept the area, stopping sharply on Zhang Yan, and shouted, "Who dares intrude on my Double Moon Peak, state your name!"

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