Daoist Competition-Chapter 964 - 222: Searching for Spiritual Veins and Gathering Qi; Elder Chongyue

Zhang Yan retrieved the Mountain and River Map from the Dharma Platform and infused it with spiritual energy, turning it a few times, but shook his head unconsciously.

Although he successfully trapped Lu Yuanxing in the array, half of the spirit veins he painstakingly collected over the past month have been exhausted, and the remaining ones can only barely be used once more.

This was due to the fact that he collected the spirit veins from desolate islands, where spiritual energy was naturally insufficient, and thus not very useful.

To showcase the power of the array at the Sixteen Sects Sword Fighting Conference, more preparations are undoubtedly needed.

He pondered for a while and realized that this matter couldn’t be rushed. At present, the urgent issue was instead to figure out how to bring these demon soldiers along.

When Lu Yuanxing arrived at the Qingyu Sect, he did so in a grand manner, where he went, the demon soldiers followed.

Although Zhang Yan can use the Water Element True Light to carry people, it is ultimately not the proper way, as during a battle in the array, the situation changes rapidly, and the slightest speed could determine life or death, leaving no opportunity to leisurely arrange the array.

He must find a good method.

He thought for a long time, secretly contemplating: "The sect most skilled in training demon soldiers is none other than the Nanhua Sect. It is said that many True Disciples of this sect have refined many demon soldiers. True Master Tao was once cultivating at the Nanhua Sect. I wonder if he can assist me in this matter?"

With this thought, he decided to visit True Master Tao and see if there was a solution.

He informed Lu Changsu and lightly tapped the ground with his feet, rising swiftly on a trail of Gang Wind, fiercely flying towards Xuanling Island. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Though it was several thousand miles away, he returned to Xuanling Island in a short time, riding the wind to the Ancestor Master Hall and landing.

The child at the gate recognized him and hurriedly went inside to report. After a short while, the child returned and said, "The Ancestor Master invites Zhang Daoist to meet inside."

Zhang Yan swung his robe sleeves and entered the main hall, first greeting True Master Tao and exchanging a few polite words before explaining his intention.

True Master Tao said with a smile, "This is not a difficult matter. During my pursuit of the Dao at the Nanhua Sect, I became infatuated with arrays and once refined a set of ’Ten Thousand Beasts Sleeping Moon Banner,’ which includes seventy-two auxiliary banners, each capable of hiding more than three thousand demon soldiers. After establishing the Qingyu Sect, I again refined a set, and the previous set is no longer needed, which I can give to you, fellow Daoist."

He spread his palm, where a Spirit Light emerged, and from it flew out a banner, four feet tall, with a large red surface adorned with beast face patterns with protruding fangs, and a solitary white moon embroidered in the upper left corner.

As soon as the banner emerged, a fierce and barbaric aura rushed toward him, with the faint sound of exotic beasts roaring within.

Zhang Yan felt invigorated, stood up to receive it, and upon getting hold of it, knew that True Master Tao had erased his Essence Blood mark from the banner.

Without hesitation, he immediately turned his spiritual mechanism, roughly refined it, and pointed his finger to have the banner fly into his sleeve, vanishing from sight.

With this matter concluded, as he attempted to leave, True Master Tao stopped him, asking, "When will you return to the Mountain Gate?"

Zhang Yan found it strange, not knowing why True Master Tao asked this. Seeing that it wasn’t a gesture to hurry him away, he sensed there must be a reason and replied, "I plan to collect some spirit veins over the East Sea and might need to inconvenience you for a few more days."

He intended to gather spirit veins, but for now, he could only try his luck over the East Sea.

On the East Splendor Continent, all the famous mountains and rivers are occupied by sects and loose cultivators, making it unsuitable to act there, but the situation was different over the East Sea. The Spirit Islands were numerous and scattered. Though not as abundant in spirit veins as the East Splendor Continent, many of them are ownerless. As long as one is willing to put in the effort, collecting a good amount isn’t difficult.

If possible, he also wanted to visit Bijiao Prefecture, and if the spirit veins were intact, he would collect them too.

True Master Tao said solemnly, "A few days ago, my disciples reported that Chongyue True Temple disciples seemed to be probing for your whereabouts, as if trying to retrieve something from you. Chongyue True Temple, unlike Bijiao Prefecture, has many disciples, including some highly skilled ones. They are among the top sects over the East Sea. If you leave my Qingyu Sect, you must be careful."

Chongyue True Temple?

Zhang Yan’s gaze flickered, and within a moment of thought, he vaguely guessed the reason.

In the past, he killed a True Disciple from Chongyue True Temple, establishing a vendetta. It’s not surprising they have their eyes on him, but if they are seeking something, it’s likely for the Yin Slaughter Saber.