Daoist Competition-Chapter 1079 - 279: Storms and Thunderclouds Obscure Schemes (Part 2)

Just now on Qingdan Peak, it was merely a half-true, half-false facade, but the resentment within was indeed his true emotional state, hence, he managed to deceive everyone present.

He had long since made arrangements in secret, figuring that aside from the Sixteen Sects, there would be many other sects coveting that Junyang Essence from the heavenly sky, and these people would be without token talismans, allowing him to win them over.

He didn’t need to secure any Grotto Heaven position; he only needed to find the opportunity to break through the Nascent Soul Third Realm, return to seek the Ancestor master’s secret, recover the scattered Cultivation Techniques, and then the Guangyuan Sect could once again rise.

At Qingdan Peak, the disciples from each sect did not disperse as they were still discussing how to deal with the Demon Sect disciples, only to find the sudden storm somewhat strange.

Elder Ying Ya was puzzled, saying, "Why did a storm suddenly break out out of nowhere?"

He counted on his fingers but did not uncover any clue.

Someone skeptically said, "Could it be the trickery of the Demon Sect?"

Elder Ying Ya pondered for a moment and said, "Whether it is their mischief or not, it’s always right to disperse this storm; it’s just a pity that the Magic Artifact which could gather clouds and rain I didn’t bring with me."

At this moment, a handsome young man stepped forward and said, "Elder Ying, is there anything difficult about this? Allow me to step forward and disperse it."

Everyone looked over and saw that this person was Chen Qingping, a disciple from Hai Zhen Temple here for the swordfight. The disciples of this sect excel at Sealing Demon and Setting Seal, dispelling evil filth.

Elder Ying Ya said with pleasure, "Good, with Daoist Chen’s efforts, this matter should be easily resolved."

Chen Qingping cupped his hands in salute, his Gang Cloud shook above him, confidently riding the Gang Wind to the Heavenly Vault.

But after a quarter of an hour, the storm showed no sign of abating.

After a long while, Chen Qingping walked back in with a look of shame, saying frustrated, "The person who cast this spell has mana far above mine. Forgive my incompetence."

Zhou Huang snorted, flicked his sleeve, took out a spell, and then with a snap sent a Clear Light upwards, which soared into the sky, instantly illuminating the peak, turning the surrounding mountains bright as day, and startling the thousands of cultivators by the river bank.

However, even such a powerful Daoist Skill couldn’t dispel the storm the slightest, leaving Zhou Huang also taken aback.

Elder Ying Ya, seeing Zhou Huang was also unable to succeed, was surprised and stroked his beard, saying, "Don’t act rashly, let us observe the changes first."

They were all on high alert, and the Demon Sect disciples were equally vigilant, fearing this storm was the doing of the Xuanmen Sect Disciples, so they sat still without moving.

Feng Haiyang quietly watched the sky, seemingly a bit lost in thought, suddenly murmuring, "This is not the work of human hands."

An hour passed quickly, and Jiang Yue returned to the peak where the Guangyuan Sect was located.

Entering the inner chamber, she removed the Invisibility Talisman, bowed to Elder Shen on the couch, and said, "Master, your disciple has returned."

Elder Shen looked her over and, seeing no harm, felt at ease, asking, "How did it go?"

Jiang Yue shook her head.

Elder Shen seemed somewhat surprised, grasping his beard and frowning, he mused, "This shouldn’t be, I observe True Master Zhang clearly as one who seeks the Dao wholeheartedly, not someone who fears danger and risk; there was no reason for him to refuse what I said."

He pondered several times, unable to figure out what went wrong.

However, he wasn’t disheartened; if this path didn’t work, he’d simply switch to another, but it was a pity about those two talismans earlier.

As he was thinking, suddenly as if a light flashed, a handsome Daoist in his thirties appeared silently before him, bowed, and said, "Greetings, Elder Shen."

A person appearing so suddenly did not fluster Elder Shen. He remained calm, stood up, and returned the bow, saying, "This fellow Daoist, are you under True Master Zhang?"

Xu Daoist secretly nodded, this Elder Shen indeed had some means, no wonder he could deceive everyone on Qingdan Peak.

He took a talismanic script from his sleeve and handed it over, saying, "True Master Zhang sent me here; if Elder Shen is willing to swear an oath, he can assist."

Elder Shen took the talismanic script without hesitation, tore half off, bit his fingertip, made an Oath with his Essence Blood, then swallowed it, and returned the other half to Xu Daoist, smiling, "With True Master Zhang’s assistance, I too can feel at ease."

At a foot of a mountain in Chengyuan Gorge, Lady Qi of the Corpse Pride Sect was holding an incense burner in her hand, thick mist wafting up to hover mid-air, swirling like Hua Gai, blocking the violent storm above.

Beside her was a girl clad in a lotus-colored gauze dress, her expression cold and indifferent; she was her fellow sect member Ding Yu, here at her invitation, aiming to secure a share at the Sword Fighting Conference in East Splendor Continent.

Wu Huanchen looked up at the sky, laughing, "This heavy rain indeed comes well, I reckon it’ll rain for another hour, whether planned or not, it gives us ample time."

Lady Qi said, "Lord Wu, when exactly will your two close friends arrive?"

Wu Huanchen turned around, first casting a glance at Ding Yu. Although Lady Qi claimed this was her fellow disciple, this woman always had something about her that eluded him, making him wary, so he discreetly stepped aside before he spoke, "I have already said, the two of them are refining a Defensive Treasure, a matter concerning the lives of everyone involved, not to be taken lightly, so they’ll be a bit late, but when they come, by coordinating between your Corpse Pride Sect and my Wudang Spirit Hall, capturing a token talisman shouldn’t be difficult."

Lady Qi responded indifferently, "Likely, there aren’t many to target, the strength of either Xuanmen or Demon Sect in East Splendor is not to be underestimated. In my humble opinion, those remaining two sects, could be considered..."

Wu Huanchen laughed heartily, "Lady Qi jests, surely you aren’t unaware of the prowess of that True Master Zhang of Yao Yin Sect, who once single-handedly fought a hundred people above the East Sea and subsequently annihilated Lu’s Reef Mansion, and now with the protection of Dragon Carp Siren, and dealing with him is not easy? Only the Guangyuan Sect, without any notable figures holding the fort, can indeed be worth a try!"

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