Daoist Competition-Chapter 944 - 212: The Three Gates of Far Sea

This scholar was originally the eighteenth son of the Pavilion Master of Bijiao Prefecture in the East Sea, named Lu Jiu, born just over a century ago, and today he avoided the house guards to play alone.

He was accustomed to the flattery of those below him, believing his own cultivation was outstanding, and thought that except for a few elders, no one in these sea territories could match him. On seeing Zhang Yan capture the Water Clan, he felt bored and thus sought trouble by making a move.

He had little experience in magical duels, and now saw Zhang Yan easily dismantle his Dao Technique with a wave of his hand, leaving him stunned and at a loss, not knowing what to do.

At this moment, he heard a strange buzzing howl by his ear. He looked up and saw thousands of Blood Line Golden Worms swarming towards him, and in a panic, he fumbled around his sleeve bag and hurriedly took out a conch shell. He puffed his cheeks and blew hard.

As his sound played, the wind on the sea suddenly became fierce, waves surged, one taller than the other, continually crashing towards the swarm of insects like dark clouds.

However, the bodies of the Blood Line Golden Worm were resilient, impervious to water and fire, and several waves washed over them, only slightly wetting their membranous wings, without causing any damage.

Lu Jiu was only at the Xuan Guang Cultivation, his Daoist skills were not proficient, and he had only a few tricks. Seeing the swarm of insects getting closer, he didn't know whether he was confused or just lost his mind. He opened his mouth and inhaled, creating a wind vortex at his throat, sucking in all the golden insects in an instant, then turned and sank into the water.

Seeing this, Zhang Yan showed a trace of mockery in his expression, shook his head, and did not chase, letting him escape.

Lu Jiu had not gone two steps when he suddenly let out an extremely tragic scream, as countless golden insects crawled out of his eyes, ears, mouth, and nose, his entire body instantly enveloped by the swarming golden insects that devoured him clean from inside out, leaving no corpse behind.

Having consumed this ignorant little demon, the swarm of Blood Line Golden Worms flew towards Zhang Yan, swirling around him, seemingly not yet satisfied.

Zhang Yan paid them no mind. Such alien insects were fine even if starved for some time; one feeding was enough, no need to spoil them.

He swept his sleeve, blue light passing through, collecting all the blood worms, and then swung his sleeve, leaping into the sky, using his Escape Skill to continue eastward.

In the past, when he came here, he still had to rely on the Dragon Country's Ship, enduring countless dangerous waves, but now, having reached the Nascent Soul Realm, he crossed the East Sea with the help of the Extreme Sky Gang Wind in just a few days, and the mountain gate of Qingyu Sect was already in sight.

Zhang Yan looked down from the clouds, and different from when he left, the Qingyu Sect seemed more prosperous. Besides the four original islands that guarded the four directions, there were now hundreds of new islands of various sizes, scattered like pearls across the sea.

In the sky, there were disciples on duty riding cranes, leisurely patrolling, faintly displaying the appearance of a Xuanmen sect. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

He parted the Gang Cloud, riding the wind down, stopping before the Mountain Guarding Formation.

Immediately, a Child on duty came riding a White Crane, bowed, and said, "Which Daoist has come to our Qingyu Sect?"

Previously, Master Cheng had sent a letter, and Zhang Yan assumed that True Master Tao should have received it by now, so he bowed and said, "Please go report back, saying East Splendor Zhang Yan is here to escort Master Cheng's dharma body."

This Child had never heard of Zhang Yan's name, but upon hearing the word "True Master," though not fully understanding, he knew it certainly wasn't a small matter. He quickly returned the bow and said, "Daoist, please wait a moment, I will go in and report."

He turned and entered the formation, returning to the duty hall, and bent over in front of a charming young girl on the main seat, saying, "Martial Aunt, there is a Daoist outside saying he is bringing Master Cheng's shell here, shall we invite him in?"

The girl was amusing herself with a fluffy, ball-like white mouse in her hand. Hearing the words "Master Cheng," she exclaimed, stood up, and said, "This is the matter Master instructed, I will personally go to welcome him."

She tapped the mouse's nose, the little creature squeaked, leaped up, and landed on her shoulder.

The girl pinched a spell with one hand, summoning a breeze, pushing herself out of the palace gate, and turned to find herself outside the hall. She looked up and saw Zhang Yan standing outside with his hands behind his back, in a mysterious robe, looking handsome and poised, silently praised in her heart, "This Daoist is truly good-looking."

Approaching, she performed a Wan Fu salute and said, "I am Shui Xiuying, here under the Ancestor master's Dharma Decree to welcome Master Cheng's dharma body. Esteemed Daoist, please let me lead you inside."