Chapter 1231: Chapter 2: West Ji Sea Realm (Part 2)

Manager Bai sneaked a few glances at him and said, "I think this might not be a bad thing. Lately, it seems like the immortal city is searching for outer sea cultivators. You might as well report that the Xiao Family knew about it but did nothing, harboring ulterior motives..."

The middle-aged man’s eyes lit up and he said, "Great idea, quickly bring the secret whistle."

Manager Bai hastily handed over a small whistle engraved with gold stone. The middle-aged man grabbed it, put it to his lips, and blew. A faint, barely perceptible sound drifted away.

In no time at all, a person treaded on flying smoke and flew over from afar. This person wore his hair in a Daoist bun, his Dharma Robe embroidered with a fish and dragon in water, carrying a Dharma Sword on his back. His expression was extremely stern. Looking at the two, he said, "Was it you who summoned this seat?"

The middle-aged man hurriedly kneeled and said, "It was indeed I who summoned the Patrol Envoy here, as there is something important to report."

The Daoist coldly said, "Speak."

The middle-aged man quickly recounted what had just happened, but he felt a gust of wind stirring around him. When he looked up again, there was no trace of anyone in front of him.

At this moment, the Wang Sisters were steering the Xuan Guang Practitioner light towards the Dragon Country’s Ship, halfway there when suddenly a wisp of smoke and mist flew across the void, stopping in front of them. Unconsciously, they halted their tunneling light and looked ahead vigilantly, seeing a young Daoist blocking their way, his stance imposing and gaze sharp. He glanced at them and said, "Where are you two from?"

Wang Caiting snorted at his unfriendly tone, saying, "And who are you? What business do you have with us?"

Wang Caiwei said nothing, quietly clutching the Yin Slaughter Saber in her sleeve.

The Daoist arrogantly said, "To let you know, I am Gongsun Chang, the Sea Patrol Envoy under the Xianluo Sect. Our Xianluo Sect has rules that any outer sea cultivators entering our sea territory must be under our supervision. If you two are sensible, you’d honestly disclose your origin, or else I’ll take you back to Xianluo City to face the consequences."

The three were not more than seventy or eighty li from the Dragon Country’s Flying Boat. Zhang Yan clearly saw everything happening but remained seated and motionless.

Zhang Boyant looked outside and asked, "Pavilion Master, should I make a move?"

Zhang Yan shook his head with a smile and said, "No need, jade needs to be carved to become a vessel. That person is merely a Small Golden Core cultivator. His Daoist cultivation is not much higher than Caiwei’s. Let them handle it themselves."

All disciples of the Mingcang Sect are often sent out to gather herbs before forming their Hua Dan, partly for training, partly for seeking opportunities. Since entering Enlightenment, the Wang Sisters mostly cultivated at the Zhao You Heavenly Pond. Bringing them to East Victory Continent, Zhang Yan secretly intended to temper the two and would not intervene unless faced with life and death crisis.

Gongsun Chang said a few more words but was instead mocked by Wang Caiting, feeling infuriated, he stopped wasting words. Opening his fingers, he released a white smoke that swirled like a ribbon, immediately generating an enormous pulling force, as if to draw the two over.

The Wang Sisters were prepared. They controlled the Xuan Guang Practitioner light to steady their bodies. Wang Caiting shouted sharply, offering an object to the heavens—it was a jade-colored token. As soon as it reached mid-air, it emitted four light beams in blue, purple, red, and blue, booming down.

This treasure is originally named "Chenhu Card," something Zhang Yan acquired from Central Pillar Continent. Before coming to East Victory Continent, seeing Wang Caiting had no handy Dharma Treasure, he simply bestowed it upon her.

Gongsun Chang did not initially take these Xuan Guang Practitioners seriously, but upon sensing the immense power of the four-light beam, his expression changed drastically, exclaiming, "Mystical Artifact?"

It was too late to evade, so he shouted, opening his mouth to spew forth smoky evil, transforming into layers of cloud mist in front of him. The four-light beam came down, unleashing wind, fire, water, and thunder, making his form sway uncontrollably, yet the smoke lingered.

At this moment, Wang Caiwei gracefully floated around to his back, turned her fingers, and saw a blade of vicious Sword Light rise, slicing out of thin air, and severing one of Gongsun Chang’s arms. The Daoist was dazed, followed by intense pain, causing him to emit a scream.

Wang Caiting saw his defenses falter, about to urge her Dharma Treasure to finish him when Zhang Yan’s voice echoed by her ear, "Disciple, this person is still of some use. Bring him to see me."

Upon hearing this, Wang Caiting immediately restrained her mana, although bound by her master’s orders not to kill this person, she still intended to give him some hardship. Pointing her delicate finger, four beams of light and air from the treasure token fell, like thunder crashing from the sky. Half of Gongsun Chang’s body turned charred black and was knocked unconscious on the spot.

She snorted, unfurling the Xuan Guang Practitioner light to sweep this person over, called out to Wang Caiwei, and then flew towards the Dragon Country’s Ship. Not long after, they returned to the ship, their forms settling on the deck, and they went into the cabin to meet Zhang Yan.

Zhang Yan glanced at the unconscious Gongsun Chang, took an Elixir Pill from his sleeve and said, "Give it to him."

Wang Caiting stepped forward to take it, stuffed it into Gongsun Chang’s mouth, and threw him onto the ground, then stepped aside.

After a moment, the medicinal power dissolved with the saliva, and Gongsun Chang gradually awakened. As he opened his eyes, he abruptly flipped himself up, clutching his severed arm and retreating a few steps, glancing around. His tone confirming his inner fear, he said, "Who are you people? Do you know I’m the Sea Patrol Envoy under the Xianluo Sect? If you dare harm me, our Xianluo Sect will not let it rest!"

Zhang Yan chuckled, and with a thought, he manifested three masses of Gang Cloud above him, two solidifying and one half-solid, half-illusory, all emitting Five-Colored Light in the air.

Seeing this, Gongsun Chang’s face changed dramatically, exposing a look of horror in his eyes, exclaiming, "Nascent Soul Cultivator?"

Zhang Yan’s move subtly aimed to test him, observing his expression and reaction, allowing him some assessment of the Xianluo Sect’s strength. Smiling faintly, he said, "Daoist Gongsun, I am new to your territory, and there are some unclear matters in my heart that require your guidance. I hope you’ll inform me truthfully."

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