Daoist Competition

Zhang Yan, with the assistance of the Little Pot Mirror’s Mirror Spirit, could easily connect with his heart and spirit, thus having a grasp over every movement of everyone within the Cave Mansion. When Wang Caiting broke through the Xuan Guang Realm outside the Cave Mansion, he immediately became aware.

Among the Wang Sisters, Wang Caiting had the best talent, surpassing her sister Wang Caiwei by a margin. It wasn’t surprising she was the first to step into the Xuan Guang Realm.

However, this also involved differences in cultivation techniques, as it varies from person to person, and faster cultivation is not always better. Take Tian Kun, for instance, who started cultivating earlier than the Wang Sisters, yet is still hovering in the Ming Qi Realm, unable to break through.

But his cultivation method was tailor-made by Gui Congyao for his reincarnated body. Though he seems behind now, Zhang Yan dared to assert that his progress in the future would surpass the Wang Sisters.

The Mirror Spirit, flattering from the side, said, "It’s also thanks to the master borrowing that Demon General for practice sessions. These days, they have been training doubly hard. Even Miss Wang, with her lively nature, has restrained herself and become much more diligent."

Zhang Yan smiled slightly, as this reaction from his disciples was to be expected.

The reason the Demon General was imprisoned here to serve as a slave was simply because his cultivation was inferior.

With the Demon Tribulation approaching, if one’s cultivation is inferior, once captured by the enemy, they would be entirely at the mercy of others.

These disciples of his were smart people; even if they didn’t realize it initially, they would likely understand this upon reflection.

Apart from those who truly cannot be helped, no one wishes to fall to such a fate. To avoid this, they must strive even harder in their cultivation.

At this moment, the Mirror Spirit suddenly moved with a change in expression and whispered, "Master, Han Suyi seeks an audience outside the mansion."

Zhang Yan responded with an "oh," not feeling surprised. After some thought, he rose and said, "I shall go out to greet her."

He opened the Array Gate, stepped forward, and arrived above the Heavenly Pool. There, he saw Han Suyi standing in the elegant pavilion where they previously met, with the dejected Demon King Quan He by her side. He guessed her intention in his heart, stepped forward, and bowed, smiling, "I did not know Senior Sister had arrived. I failed to welcome you properly. Please, come inside to rest."

Han Suyi returned the courtesy, saying, "Junior Brother Zhang, there’s no need for me to go inside. I heard earlier that you intended to take this Demon King as your Guardian Mansion Spirit Beast. I have asked a favor from Brother Huo and came specifically to deliver this demon to your abode."

Previously, Zhang Yan casually mentioned taking Quan He as a Guardian Mansion Spirit Beast, not truly intending to do so, but using him for disciple training would indeed be much better than the previous Demon General. He expressed his thanks, "Senior Sister Han is thoughtful. Though my place is humble, the scenery is decent. Since you’re here, why not stay a while, so I can offer some hospitality."

Han Suyi gently shook her head, replying, "With the recent campaign to eliminate the Demon Tribe, I’m behind on my assignments and must return to the mansion to cultivate."

Zhang Yan nodded, saying, "Then I won’t delay you any longer. Someone, come here."

At his summons, two maids immediately stepped forward, "What does the master require?"

Zhang Yan pointed towards the Heavenly Pool and instructed, "Bring out a hundred catties of Qing Dew from the Heavenly Pool and present it to Senior Sister Han."

The maids obeyed and soon one of them returned with a Jade Pot, presenting it to Han Suyi.

Han Suyi had tasted the Qing Dew before, finding its pure, refreshing taste very much to her liking. After a brief hesitation, she accepted it. She faintly smiled and said, "Since it’s Junior Brother Zhang’s wish, I shall accept it. Farewell."

Zhang Yan smiled and cupped his hands, "Safe travels, Senior Sister."

Han Suyi elegantly curtseyed, stepped onto a light cloud, and drifted into the sky, disappearing into the horizon.

After watching her leave, Zhang Yan waved his large sleeve, swept up the Demon King Quan He, and returned to the mansion.

Once inside the main hall, he cast Quan He onto the ground and instructed the Mirror Spirit, "Zhang Jing, imprison this Demon King within the array, and ensure he does not escape."

The Mirror Spirit immediately complied. With a flick of a finger, the array shifted and moved, and the Demon King vanished from sight.

The entire Cave Mansion was created by the True Artifact, Little Pot Realm. The Mirror Spirit could arbitrarily move objects within it. Even if external enemies infiltrated, unless they were of the Cave Heaven True Master caliber, they could be effectively trapped and restrained.

Seeing that there was nothing more to attend to, Zhang Yan dismissed the Mirror Spirit and returned to the Small Pot Mirror Bamboo Tower, where he sat down with closed eyes to continue cultivating the Wood Element True Light.

After Quan He was imprisoned within the array, the Mirror Spirit, fearing he might starve to death due to being unable to cultivate, lifted the Suppression Seal.

Knowing that Quan He was previously a Demon King, the Mirror Spirit was somewhat uneasy and added a Cloud Golden Lock, feeling reassured only then did he leave.