Daoist Competition

In the past, when Xuanmen Sect Practitioners went out to exterminate such brutal demons, there was still some restraint. Now, with no one to manage them, they have become even more reckless.

Luo Xiao, who is closely related to Old Demon Luo Mengze and of extraordinary origin, has acted no different from Human Cultivators since her Transformation. She also disdains such beastly conduct, but during her time in the Quantu Tribe, she was insignificant and powerless to stop it.

Zhang Yan’s eyes flickered slightly, and he decisively declared, "Such vicious and wicked Demon Tribes cannot be left alone. We must take the initiative to eliminate them. Luo Daoist, let me resolve the karma you have incurred with this Demon Tribe this time."

Luo Xiao had originally seized this disciple, believing that the matter must have an end. Of course, when the time came, it might be Luo Xiao taking action. She didn’t expect to rely on others.

However, hearing Zhang Yan’s firm and unyielding words, she stood up, bowed gracefully, and said, "Master, I leave this matter entirely to you."

Zhang Yan nodded and said, "Luo Daoist, you have been traveling for many days, please go and rest first."

Luo Xiao bowed again and then retreated.

Zhang Yan pondered for a moment, then opened the Array Gate, exited the Cave Mansion, and rode the clouds towards Ten Peaks Mountain.

Before long, he arrived at the peak of Ten Peaks Mountain. He called out at the front of the cave, and a sturdy maid invited him inside.

Huo Xuan was holding a volume of Daoist books, engrossed in reading. When he saw Zhang Yan enter, he invited him to sit down with a smile, saying, "It’s been a long time since I’ve seen Junior Brother Zhang. What guidance do you have for me today?"

He guessed in his heart that Zhang Yan might be here regarding the matter of stationing disciples in the small sects, which was not surprising. The benefits were well known, and many had previously sought him out, hoping to get a share.

However, after sitting down, Zhang Yan did not mention this matter, which surprised him. When he heard about the Demon Race tribe from Beiming Continent devouring living people and destroying several sects, Huo Xuan’s expression changed.

He was someone who could seize opportunities, immediately seeing the potential advantages.

After more than two years of planning, the support for the small sects had shown some results, but those sects, though they expressed goodwill, had not fully committed, hoping to gain some benefits first.

How could Huo Xuan allow this precedent? If one was given benefits, then all would want them. Even though the Mingcang Sect was a great Xuanmen Sect, cultivation external objects were not obtained for free. Even as the leader of the Top Ten Disciples, he couldn’t squander resources for favors.

His patience was wearing thin. Previously, he had been gentle and courteous, treating the sects with kind words, without harshness.

Now, it seemed that he had been too polite to this group. A firm approach was necessary.

To mobilize these small sects, a combination of hard and soft methods was needed. Mere goodwill was ineffective.

With Demon Sect disciples becoming bolder across East Splendor Continent, he had considered choosing a formidable target to strike and intimidate the indecisive small sects.

However, since the other nine major sects were holding back, he hesitated whether the Mingcang Sect should be the first to act.

But taking action against the Demon Tribe involved no such concerns. There was no immediate fear of confrontation with the Demon Sect and a ready-made excuse. Zhang Yan’s proposal suited him perfectly.

In an instant, many thoughts crossed Huo Xuan’s mind. He then suddenly realized that Zhang Yan saw the same key factors, presenting him with a countermeasure.

Realizing this, he sighed inwardly. Zhang Yan had easily repaid the favor of gifting him the Purple Profusion Gang Sand, making it awkward to request his help in the future.

He shook his head, composed himself, and said solemnly, "Junior Brother, you are right. These Demon Tribes dare to attack our Xuanmen Disciples. Such demons cannot be ignored by us as a great Xuanmen Sect. We must eliminate them."

After saying this, he looked at Zhang Yan and asked, "But how do we eradicate these three Demon Tribes? Do you have any suggestions?"

The Mingcang Sect, throughout millennium, had stood against many Demon Cultivators from Beiming, so these three Demon Tribes did not concern Huo Xuan. A few competent disciples would suffice to exterminate them. However, if Zhang Yan had other plans that might be inadvertently disrupted, clarity was needed.

Zhang Yan smiled slightly and said, "I have no strategy, but if possible, bring those small sect disciples along on this mission. They can witness the methods of our Mingcang Sect."

Huo Xuan deeply regarded Zhang Yan, thinking to himself, "Junior Brother Zhang surely seeks to enhance his prestige. His ambitions seem not small at all, but with his lifespan and talents, it won’t take him a hundred years to reach my position."

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His aim was to be the Hall Master of Day Sky Hall. The position of Ten Disciples Leader was just a necessary step, not his main focus. He felt some admiration for Zhang Yan’s emerging momentum and enthusiasm.

Assuming he understood Zhang Yan’s intentions, but appreciating the solution Zhang Yan provided, he decided to support it and said, "Since it is Junior Brother’s proposal, you shall take the lead. I will arrange the manpower. What do you think?"

But Zhang Yan’s response again caught Huo Xuan by surprise. He calmly stated, "The Demon Tribes from Beiming Continent number three in total. I alone am enough to deal with the Quantu Tribe. As for the other two tribes, I shall not interfere."

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