Zhang Yan weighed things over inwardly. At present he was still short of only four kinds of elixir materials, namely "Pan Chai Pill," "Earth Hidden Lotus," "Snake Ring Essence," and "Ghost Sunflower."

Pan Chai Pill was something that formed within the belly of a Poison Insect; having only a single golden spiderling was still not safe enough. Fortunately, on this trip Zhang Boyant had caught a few more along the way, and after feeding them with Silk Lotus Seed, at most ten years would be enough for them to condense an Elixir Pearl. As for the other three, he would have to seek them by other means.

Zhang Boyant said, "Over this past year I have been running about and have seen that many cultivators of East Victory Continent, when seeking strange treasures and rare objects, mostly put up bounties to lure others by profit. Pavilion Master has an immortal city in hand, you might as well follow this example; I imagine you will reap some gains."

Zhang Yan nodded and said, "Your reminder is to the point, fellow Daoist Zhang. I had also thought of this earlier, but with the likes of Wang Guangyuan making trouble here, I feared they would play tricks from the shadows and make things unsightly, so I never put it into practice. Now Wang Guangyuan is dead, and Hui Xuan has even expelled Qu Changzhi from the sect. For the near future there should be no worries, so it can indeed be tried. However, I must still trouble you to go about elsewhere for a time, so that neither side is delayed."

Zhang Boyant cupped his hands and said, "I can set out at once."

Zhang Yan pondered slightly and said, "Fellow Daoist Zhang, no need to hurry off. These past few days I have browsed the ancient records in the city and have found some clues. It is said that someone once saw Ghost Sunflower to the east of Loduan Mountain. You may as well make a trip there."

Divine House Mountain takes Loduan Mountain as the boundary and is divided into eastern and western parts. Going eastward, unlike the densely populated West Continent, it is a barbaric land filled with Poison Insects and ferocious beasts. Zhang Boyant laughed heartily and said, "If there truly is one in the Divine House Mountain, then it will be quite easy to handle, and I will certainly obtain it for Pavilion Master."

Over this past year he had all but traveled through every immortal city of Chu Kingdom. But Chu Kingdom was under the rule of the Zhongtai Sect, and the disciples of this sect were mostly overbearing toward cultivators of other sects. Only in the face of a Nascent Soul True Master such as him did they restrain themselves somewhat. Yet because his Daoist Cultivation was placed there for all to see, every move he made drew attention, and he was never able to act freely. In contrast, once he went to places where people rarely tread, he instead had far fewer scruples.

Zhang Yan smiled and said, "You have been toiling outside, and cultivation is no easy matter. The Cave Mansion palaces on my Cangzhu Peak have already been repaired. I shall lend you this Seven Treasures Pagoda."

He pointed a finger, and the Tower Pavilion beside his body turned into a streak of flowing light and was put away, turning into a half‑foot‑tall tower resting on his palm, which he then handed out.

Zhang Boyant did not decline. After a word of thanks, he took the Great Tower Pavilion, bowed deeply, then turned and went down the mountain.

After Zhang Yan watched him leave, he was just about to enter the hall when his Heart and Spirit suddenly stirred. A look of listening appeared on his face. After a short while, he slightly knitted his brows and murmured to himself, "Python Clan..."

Just now it had been Dragon Carp Siren sending a message directly into his Heart and Spirit, informing him that several Demonic Cultivators of Hua Dan had come from the sea toward Divine House Mountain, but all of them had been seized by it, without a single one slipping through.

Zhang Yan considered inwardly. Although this Demon Tribe of the North Sea, because they scrupled over the Five Major Sects of East Victory, might not dare go too far, they were ultimately still a trouble. Even with the Dragon Carp guarding, the sea domain was vast, and oversights were unavoidable. If from time to time they came to stir up incidents, he might have to personally deal with them. This matter had to be resolved first.

He pondered for a moment, then shouted toward the rivers at the foot of the mountain, "Where is Lu Changsu?"

As soon as the sound went out, a streak of white light rose from the water, and from within appeared a burly figure who came to the front of the peak, knelt down, and respectfully said, "This little demon pays respects to Pavilion Master."

Zhang Yan drew a spell, and with a flash of white light from his sleeve, seventy‑two Ten Thousand Beasts Sleeping Moon Banners flew out together and thrust themselves into the open ground before him. He clasped his hands behind his back and said, "I will entrust two hundred thousand demon soldiers to you. Outside the North Sea, find a nearby water region to station them. If any Demon Cultivators come from the north, block them all. Do not allow them to enter the Divine House Mountain Realm."

All under Lu Changsu were of the Water Clan. Even without an island to perch upon, they could still move freely. Moreover, if the Great Array were left unexercised for long, it would inevitably grow rusty. Sending him over this time achieved two ends with one move.

Lu Changsu was somewhat uneasy, however. He hesitated for a moment, then carefully said, "Pavilion Master, the North Sea seems to have the Python Clan, one of the Eight Great Demon Clans of Beiming Continent. This little demon does not harbor fear in his heart, only worries that his strength may not suffice and that he might spoil Pavilion Master’s great undertaking."

Zhang Yan laughed and said, "You need not be afraid. Si Daoist is also there. You only need to deal with the small fry. As for those with a bit of Daoist Cultivation, they will naturally be taken care of by it."

Only then did Lu Changsu set his mind at ease. He kowtowed in salute and said, "This little demon understands and will set off at once."

Zhang Yan slightly inclined his head and said, "Cause less commotion when you go."

Lu Changsu answered, stood up, and with a single Qi Jue, rolled the seventy‑two Banners into his sleeve. Then, following Zhang Yan’s instructions, he did not dare create too much noise. Turning into a wisp of smoky baleful qi, he quietly merged into the clouds, and in the space of a moment had gone far away.