Daoist Competition

Zhang Yan glanced at the demon cultivator Wang Kuijia intruding into the array, utterly indifferent. Even if the Quantu Tribe could rally tens of thousands of subordinates, could they really threaten the Mingcang Sect?

If they think they have a long life, they are welcome to come and give it a try.

He ordered the Mirror Spirit to summon the Wang Sisters and Tian Kun, pondered for a moment, then called Yan Hui and Weng Zhiyuan as well, protecting them with the Mirror Spirit, sending them into the array to practice combat with Wang Kuijia.

The Wang Sisters and Tian Kun, since their cultivation journey began, had never fought a real battle. All the way, they lacked neither Dharma Treasures nor Cave Mansions, enjoying a smooth path far better than the hardships Zhang Yan himself faced during his cultivation years.

However, without grinding, they would not be honed into worth. Zhang Yan intended to use this demon cultivator to thoroughly train them.

Yan Hui and Weng Zhiyuan were somewhat different. Like Liu Yanyi, they often ventured outside to slay demons, earning merit to exchange for Dharma Treasures and Elixirs, gaining rich experience in combat.

The difference was that Liu Yanyi was left on her own due to her master’s absence, relying solely on herself, therefore forced into such actions.

Whereas, Elder Zhu Bingwen deliberately trained Yan Hui and Weng Zhiyuan this way, preparing them to stand independently early on, ensuring they wouldn’t falter within the sect once he reincarnated and left.

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Although Elder Zhu was adept at manipulation, he excelled in training his disciples.

Of course, such skills didn’t come from nowhere. Before these two pupils, he had dozens of disciples long forgotten in their graves, expending immense efforts to shape these two successful disciples.

Weng and Yan hurried at Zhang Yan’s summons, emerging from their cultivation site, and upon entering the grand hall, lined up with the Wang Sisters and Tian Kun, passing through the array gate to face Wang Kuijia as their opponent.

Upon entering the array, Yan Hui saw Wang Kuijia recklessly rampaging. From his demeanor, he was clearly a Demonic Cultivator of Hua Dan, her eyes sparkled with eagerness, her charming face alight with excitement. If it weren’t for the protective array, how could she usually face such a demon cultivator?

At once, she raised her sword ball, intending to charge forward, but then felt her sleeve being tugged, instinctively struggled, but didn’t break free. Looking back, she saw her senior brother, and stomped her foot impatiently, saying, "Senior brother, why are you holding me back?"

Weng Zhiyuan chuckled, saying, "Junior sister, there’s no need to rush. Do you know why the Pavilion Master sent us here?"

Yan Hui questioned suspiciously, "Isn’t it to practice combat with this demon?"

Weng Zhiyuan slightly shook his head, saying, "If it’s for practice, why charge forward together? That would go against the Pavilion Master’s intentions. The true purpose is for us to watch over those three disciples."

Though Yan Hui was fierce-tempered, she was still very smart. Upon Weng Zhiyuan’s hint, she immediately understood that she and her senior brother weren’t the main characters today, feeling somewhat deflated, pouting her lips and restraining her Sword Qi a bit.

Weng Zhiyuan comforted her, saying, "Don’t be disappointed junior sister, with the Pavilion Master here, once we gain his trust, won’t we find plenty of battle opportunities in the future?"

Yan Hui snorted, turning her head, saying, "I’m not interested."

Weng Zhiyuan noticed her toes scuffing the ground, occasionally sneaking glances toward the demon cultivator, realizing she wasn’t speaking her true intentions, and couldn’t help but find it amusing.

Even while talking to Yan Hui, Weng Zhiyuan kept a careful watch on the Wang Sisters and Tian Kun, ready to assist at any sign of danger.

Zhang Yan had clear insight into the situation within the array. Noticing Weng Zhiyuan’s actions, he knew he grasped his intent, nodded approvingly, recognizing his usefulness.

With the protective Mirror Spirit and Weng, Yan nearby to assist, he had no worries about the Wang Sisters and Tian Kun’s safety, so he shifted his focus, conversing with Luo Xiao, listening to her recount experiences among the Demon Tribe.

But hearing her words, he frowned, speaking solemnly, "Luo Daoist, you say that Quan He wiped out those sects and even took East Splendor Continent’s people for food?"

Luo Xiao sighed and nodded, "Quan He takes pleasure in cannibalism, feasting at will, consuming hundreds in a single meal. The upper trend inspires the lower, so his subordinate tribes act similarly."

Among all beings, humans are the pinnacle of spirit. Many demons not yet transformed believe consuming humans aids their cultivation. Whether effective or not, with flesh available, they feast indiscriminately. Once tasted, even with cultivation improving later, the craving doesn’t fade, feeling peckish if not consuming humans daily.