Daoist Competition

These arrangements were initially meant to be of great use at a critical moment, but I never imagined that Bai Kechuan would be so extravagant—without batting an eyelid, he’s used so much. Even with the abundant resources of the Lie Xuan Sect, they cannot withstand such profligacy.

Moreover, in this way, the Zhenluo Alliance will surely detect their arrangements, making it impossible to use this method again in the future.

However, he couldn’t openly oppose it, so he said quietly, "Brother Bai, with such a big commotion, the Zhenluo Alliance will probably be aware and will not let this go."

Bai Kechuan could easily see through his minor thoughts, and said rather forcefully, "I have come precisely to let them see the might of our Lie Xuan Sect. If you’re afraid, feel free to go back."

You Shaofang looked at him and trembled slightly as he said, "But with this kind of pursuit, when will we catch up? How many more Divine Statues will we use?"

Bai Kechuan shot him a cold glance and said, "Elder Pang personally gave the command. If this matter is delayed, can you take responsibility for it?"

On hearing this, You Shaofang also got angry and said, "These Divine Statues here were personally set up by my sect; how can you use them so indiscriminately?"

Bai Kechuan was infuriated. This was his first mission under Elder Pang’s command and he hadn’t expected someone to be disobedient. A murderous intent sprouted in his heart as he pondered whether to find an excuse to kill someone to establish authority when suddenly someone exclaimed, "Brother, look ahead."

Bai Kechuan looked up, and vaguely saw a tunneling light flash across the horizon. Although he couldn’t see what it looked like, it was very likely the two wild Daoists who dismantled the sub-platform. At this moment, he couldn’t bother arguing with You Shaofang anymore, waving his hand and shouting, "Chase!"

He repeated his old trick, once again driving the Hongguang Golden Bridge, leaping over the radiance, and landing on the open field ahead.

However, they were there for merely a moment before the tunneling light appeared within their vision, and within a matter of seconds, it was approaching near.

Bai Kechuan couldn’t help but be astounded, thinking to himself, "What kind of escape skill is this, so fast?"

However, by now he had clearly seen the appearance of this person—it was indeed one of the two wild Daoists. He sneered coldly and, leading several people, flew up to block the way ahead.

Zhang Yan had just seen that fierce rainbow light passing overhead, but without knowing their intent, he felt there was no reason to avoid it. Seeing these more than fifty people blocking the way and seemingly with ill intentions, he stopped, made a salutation with his hands, and said, "Fellow Daoists, might I ask why you are blocking my path?"

Bai Kechuan sized him up once and said in a chilly voice, "I ask you, was it you who broke our Lie Xuan Sect’s Dharma Platform that day?"

Zhang Yan’s eyes flickered slightly; so it was for this matter. Unexpectedly, they came so quickly, showing that the Lie Xuan Sect has some capability.

He admitted frankly, "Indeed, that day, your sect disciples insulted my sect, so I had no choice but to teach them a lesson."

Bai Kechuan’s face darkened, shouting, "Then the sub-platform comrades you kidnapped, where are they now?"

Zhang Yan smiled faintly, "Long since perished."

Bai Kechuan couldn’t help but be infuriated, exclaiming, "You demon Daoist, not only daring to kill our Lie Xuan Sect disciples but also destroying their corpses, a hundred deaths could not atone for your crime!"

At this moment, seeing that people around had already spread out, encircling Zhang Yan, his heart settled, feeling that everything was under control, he commanded, "Do it!"

After flying over a thousand miles with that Ding Daoist, Yang Bingqing suddenly saw a forceful golden rainbow appear ahead, descending upon the ground in an instant. The light was shaped like a bridge, vaguely having an air of great Divine Power.

Having been here for over thirty years, he didn’t recognize what Dharma technique this was and asked with some uncertainty, "Brother Ding, can you tell which sect’s Daoist Skill is this?"

Ding Daoist, being a native, looked at it briefly, furrowed his brows in thought for a moment, and said, "From the looks of it, it seems to be the ’Golden Bridge of Transition’ of the Lie Xuan Sect."

Yang Bingqing frowned; were those from the Lie Xuan Sect playing tricks again? He said in a deep voice, "There’s no time to delay, we must quickly guide Miss Situ."

Ding Daoist agreed, and the two didn’t hesitate anymore, quickening their tunneling speed. At this moment, that radiance had dispersed, but they already had the direction in mind. After flying over just a hundred miles, they saw a delicate red cloud shaped like lips flying toward them, with a woman standing on it—it was the Situ Rong they were looking for.

The two hurriedly approached, and Yang Bingqing made a salutation and said, "Miss Situ, are those ahead the disciples of the Lie Xuan Sect?"

Situ Rong didn’t say much and gestured, "Brothers, follow me, and you’ll see."

Having said that, she turned around to lead the way, and the two, without giving it much thought, followed her. After a few miles, they saw Zhang Yan surrounded by the people of the Lie Xuan Sect.

Initially, Yang Bingqing was still calm, but upon seeing Zhang Yan’s appearance, he couldn’t help but tremble all over, his mouth opening slightly, his mind in turmoil, almost wanting to shout, thinking to himself loudly, "How can this person be here?"

Zhang Yan was scarcely known in the Central Pillar Continent, but how could Yang Bingqing, coming from East Splendor Continent, not know him?

Years ago, Zhang Yan single-handedly fought hundreds over the East Sea, and being someone who personally witnessed it, Yang Bingqing had long known of his prowess.

When he moved to Central Pillar Continent, he had already heard that this person had become one of the Top Ten Disciples of the Mingcang Sect—a status unattainable for him. Seeing him now, a chill surged in his heart, and he grabbed Ding Daoist, urgently saying, "We must go! If we don’t leave now, it will be too late."

Ding Daoist was bewildered, but seeing too Yang Bingqing so anxious, knowing there must be a reason, he didn’t resist and followed him as they flew away.

Seeing them suddenly leave, Situ Rong was taken aback, but for the sake of safety, she did not dare stay and followed along too.

Yang Bingqing fled a thousand miles in one breath, feeling somewhat relieved and slightly reducing his tunneling speed.

It was at this moment that Ding Daoist found the opportunity to ask, puzzled, "Brother, what is the meaning of this? Even if the Lie Xuan Sect is formidable, we have—"

Yang Bingqing, still on edge, said, "I am not worried about the Lie Xuan Sect; I fear that Daoist might mistake us for being with the Lie Xuan Sect and kill us as well."

On hearing his meaning, Ding Daoist couldn’t believe it, "Brother, you’re talking about that Daoist? How could he defeat those disciples alone?"

Yang Bingqing shook his head, recalling how Zhang Yan had once roamed invincibly over the East Sea, with even the Jiu Kui Demon King fleeing in defeat. He couldn’t help but sigh and said, "You have no idea how formidable this person is; under his sword, I dare say, even if the Lie Xuan Sect had twice as many people, they would all be slain just the same."

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