Daoist Competition-Chapter 1091 - 285: The Python Demon Outside the Gorge Spies on the Heavenly Talisman (2)

Chapter 1091: Chapter 285: The Python Demon Outside the Gorge Spies on the Heavenly Talisman (2)

The young Daoist glanced sharply, sweeping over him once before nodding, "Not bad, you seem to have some Daoist cultivation. I’m in need of someone to serve me, are you willing to come along?"

Wu Huanchen was startled but quickly reacted, clutching the Shaking Mountain Stick with anger, "Who are you? How dare you treat me like a mere servant?"

The young Daoist chuckled, "I am called Luo Canghai. Though my own name might not be renowned, I trust you know my uncle’s name."

Seeing that this person might indeed have a significant background, Wu Huanchen probed, "May I know who your esteemed uncle is?"

Luo Canghai said proudly, "My uncle’s surname is Luo, and his name is Mengze."

Wu Huanchen was taken aback. He had certainly heard of Luo Mengze, the Clan Leader of the Python Clan on the Beiming Continent. Hastily, he cupped his fists in a salute and said nervously, "So you are a relative of Demon Lord Luo, I apologize for my disrespect."

Luo Canghai seemed satisfied with his respectful demeanor and said, "I’m planning to go to Chengyuan Gorge to seize a token talisman, yet I lack a few helpers. Lady Qi has already agreed to follow me; would you be willing to join us?"

Cold sweat trickled down Wu Huanchen’s brow. He had just escaped from Chengyuan Gorge; returning there would be like walking into a trap. His eyes flickered, contemplating retreat.

Lady Qi suddenly spoke, "Lord Wu, my poor junior sister, along with your two Vice Hall Masters from the Wudang Spirit Hall, all died by Zhang Yan’s hand. Such a great enmity, will you not avenge it? Luo Daoist just promised me that if we help him, he would face that person."

Wu Huanchen inwardly cursed, "This woman must be mad. That Zhang Yan is so formidable, and she wishes to drag me to our deaths together."

But Lady Qi, while outwardly persuading him, was actually subtly implying that Luo Canghai had already uncovered his origins. If he did not comply, even if he could escape, he could still be tracked down and troubled.

Luo Canghai said with a half-smile, "Lord Wu, if I am not mistaken, you too have the bloodline of our Python Clan and practice our tribe’s Powerful Dao Skill. However, advancing further is incredibly difficult. If you are willing to help me, I will reward you with a drop of Great Demon Essence Blood upon success, without any deception!"

Wu Huanchen’s heart was taken aback; his grandmother was a Demon Cultivator, yet he had never divulged this to anyone. How did Luo Canghai know?

But even so, the condition proposed left him greatly tempted.

Since entering the Nascent Soul Realm, he had indeed encountered a bottleneck in his cultivation technique, which was why he had harbored the intent of acquiring the token talisman.

If he could fortuitously obtain some Junyang Essence, he could exchange it for a few drops of Great Demon Essence Blood, which is necessary to proceed further in cultivation.

He pondered, "Since Luo Canghai wants to use me, he won’t stand by and watch if it means certain death. Yet it remains unknown how deep his cultivation is; hopefully, he’s not just an arrogant type."

Thinking back and forth, his face changed several times, ultimately steeling himself and cupping his fists with a bow, "I am willing to assist you, fellow Daoist!"

At that moment, beneath Qingdan Peak in Chengyuan Gorge, Elder Ying Ya was no longer as composed as before due to an attack by two demon spirits. Along with Yan Huixin lurking nearby, threatening to intervene at any moment, he was forced to divide his attention defensively, soon feeling exhausted.

On the other side, although Cao Minrou and the woman named Luo were also engaged in combat, she, being one who cherishes old ties, was once a fellow disciple and had once saved her life, so she held back a lot during the fight.

Yan Huixin waited patiently for an hour, and sensing the timing was right, reached out, shaking the banner behind him. Among the sixteen stars on the banner, two animal heads opened their giant mouths, spitting out three streams of black gas, from which two cultivators appeared, each with a different appearance.

Seeing this, Ying Ya Daoist didn’t hesitate to toss out the token talisman and turned to leave, surrendering without a fight.

Yan Huixin did not pursue, knowing that this old Daoist still held order amidst chaos and wasn’t one to be easily bullied. Moreover, with three Nascent Soul Elders from the Bu Tian Pavilion poised to assist, there was no need to continue the fight. Raising a hand, he captured the token talisman.

Cao Minrou sighed a deep sigh as she saw Ying Ya Daoist retreat and ceased competing for the token talisman, allowing the opponents to take it. She whispered, "Senior Sister Luo, next time we meet, I will not show mercy." With that said, she retreated up the peak without looking back.

Having lost the token talisman, Elder Ying Ya returned to Qingdan Peak in an unhappy mood, with a stern face. As he was about to appeal to the Dharma Platform for a talisman, a Nascent Soul Second Realm Elder stepped up to stop him, saying, "Junior brother, hold back on casting the technique. This time a talisman was taken by True Master Zhang, in a seemingly improper manner. Go and ask him to return the token talisman."

Elder Ying Ya felt slightly invigorated, "Indeed, I must go myself."

He tidied his robe, soared up on a gang wind, and in no time arrived above the famous peak of the Yao Yin Sect, seeing Zhang Yan seated upon the Dharma Platform. He descended from the clouds, took a few steps forward, and offered a Daoist bow, "Daoist Zhang, greetings."

Zhang Yan stood up, returned the courtesy with a smile, "Elder Ying, why not go and observe the talisman but come to me instead?"

Elder Ying Ya said solemnly, "True Master Zhang, pardon this old Daoist’s impoliteness. I must speak; it’s agreed that token talismans are won or surrendered through sect disciples’ duels, determining their ownership. Other sect disciples must not interfere uninvited. How can you take others’ token talismans without asking?" 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Zhang Yan smiled faintly, "If that is so, was it not also interference by your junior brother?"

Elder Ying Ya replied solemnly, "That’s different. True Master Zhang surely knows that Elder Shen had agreed to present the Guangyuan token talisman, yet due to his solitary strength, we feared it might be seized by Demon Sect demons. Therefore, I dispatched fellow disciples to assist. I ask True Master Zhang to return the token talisman to Elder Shen."

Zhang Yan laughed aloud, spread his robe sleeves, and slowly sat back on the Dharma Platform, "No need for that. Before I acted, Elder Shen had already gifted that Guangyuan token talisman to our Yao Yin Sect."

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