Daoist Competition-Chapter 1092 - 286: Avoiding the Strong and Attacking the Weak

A streak of clear light fell upon the mountain peak occupied by Bu Tian Pavilion, as Ying Ya Daoist shook his sleeves and stepped out solemnly from the smoky light.

On the Dharma Platform, the elder from earlier saw him return shortly after going out, and noticed an unpleasant look on his face. Curious and frowning, he asked, "Junior brother, what happened? Zhang Yan is unwilling to return the token talisman?"

Ying Ya Daoist sighed, gave a bitter smile and explained the details of what had transpired. Hearing this, the elder was immediately enraged and said, "How dare the Guangyuan Sect act so rudely! Aren’t they afraid this will implicate their mountain gate?"

Previously, he looked down upon Elder Shen for conceding too easily, but never expected that person to secretly use tricks, privately handing the token talisman to Zhang Yan, creating a sense of humiliation from being deceived.

Ying Ya Daoist shook his head and said, "Shen Yinfe must have received some promise from True Master Zhang, which made him act so recklessly." 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

The elder was immediately at a loss for words, not to mention Zhang Yan had just killed three people in succession, demonstrating unbeatable swordsmanship. His status as one of the Senior Disciples of Mingcang Sect made them cautious.

After all, their previous oppression was unjust, and if this method no longer threatened him, it naturally became unmanageable.

If Guangyuan Sect could rely on Mingcang Sect, they could simply close their mountain gates, activate the Prohibition Array, and no one could touch them.

The elder furrowed his brow deeply, took a few steps forward seemingly pondering, then after a while turned around and said in a muffled voice, "Junior brother, I also cannot fully understand Zhang Yan’s action. Let’s not mention it for now. After the Sword Fighting Conference, I will seek our teacher to inquire from Mingcang Sect about this matter."

Ying Ya Daoist sighed, "It seems that’s our only option."

He looked up at the sky, saw it gradually darkening as it reached the first hour of the evening, and thought he could still fight another round today, so he cupped his hands to the elder, flicked his robe sleeves, and a breeze swirled from the ground, sending him to the Dharma Platform.

He first ordered the Child guarding the platform to change the incense candles, then tidied his robe before stepping forward to worship the talismanic script.

After a few bows, he stepped aside, waiting for the token talisman to descend.

After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, there was a sound like thunder from the sky, echoing through the heavens and earth. The mountains responded together, and the somber sky parted as several beams of auspicious light broke through the clouds, pouring down like a waterfall. Instantly, several mountain peaks welcomed the brilliant light, glowing with strange colors under the twilight.

Ying Ya Daoist looked up and saw four token talismans descending from the sky this time, with two drifting toward the Xuanmen area, aimed at the Nanhua and Shaoqing sects respectively, while the other two headed towards Jiuling Sect and Yuan Shen Sect.

Xun Huaiying from Shaoqing Sect was meditating on the peak with closed eyes, but suddenly sensing something, he opened his eyes, releasing a spark.

He slightly tilted his head, seeing a token talisman drifting towards him, he dashed into the sky without hesitation, stepping forward and effortlessly taking the token talisman into his hands.

After securing the item, he looked around, but found no one coming to confront him, and couldn’t help but frown in contemplation.

He snorted lightly and transformed into a stunning sword light, heading directly towards Jiuling Sect.

Seeing this, Ying Ya Daoist’s spirit lifted considerably, he stepped forward watching that streak of brilliance fly away, secretly delighted, "Good, with Master Xun from Shaoqing Sect making a move this time, we can surely regain a point!"

Even though the Xuanmen had lost several token talismans to the Demon Sect earlier, it wasn’t enough to be crippling.

The strategy previously set by the Ten Sects of Xuanmen was to fully focus on eliminating the Demon Sect disciples who came for the swordfight.

As the Demon Sect had been suppressed by the Xuanmen for thousands of years, they only brought six disciples this time. If they could kill one or two of them, when it came to confronting the Extreme Sky, how could they compete with the Xuanmen in strength?

It’s known that when that time comes, there won’t be any need to adhere to rules; it’s simply a matter of who has more people wins.

Ying Ya Daoist believed that Xun Huaiying, being a Shaoqing Disciple and able to come to Chengyuan Gorge for the swordfight, must have emerged from amongst his fellow disciples. His proficiency in the Slaughter Sword was unmatched, and it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call him the foremost in this area. He didn’t believe anyone in the Demon Sect could single-handedly compete with him.

Yan Huixin, having obtained two token talismans, remained highly motivated, without the slightest thought of retreat. Seeing a token talisman descending on his peak, he was moved and intended to take it.

However, just as he started, he happened to see Xun Huaiying also heading towards the Jiuling Sect’s peak. He paused his step, stood still, and smiled, cupping his hands as he said, "Let Master Xun take the token talisman then."