Daoist Competition

Two token talismans each went their separate ways, one headed toward the Yuxiao Sect while the other floated in the direction of Yao Yin Peak.

Luo Canghai, who had been lurking on the side, grew excited. He finally saw his opportunity, and a blazing light shot forth from his eyes as he shouted, "Everyone, follow me into action!"

Before the words had fully left his mouth, he was already spreading tunneling light, flying close to the ground, and transformed into an arc of light, charging toward the peak of Yao Yin Sect.

Wu Huanchen and Lady Qi also tunneled out together, but their purpose was to prevent the Dragon Carp, along with Zhang and Xu, from aiding Zhang Yan. Therefore, they fell slightly behind and did not attempt to steal the show.

The Kushou Daoist, hearing the command, hesitated not a bit and leapt forward from the mountain ridge, vaulting into the sky.

His Escape Technique was exceedingly refined; his figure flickered slightly, and in the blink of an eye, he had already surpassed the three of Luo Canghai, reaching the clouds first and then shooting upward straight towards the token talisman.

No matter how confident Luo Canghai was, he didn’t reckon he could take down Zhang Yan in a short time. Thus, his plan was to hold him off while the Kushou Daoist seized the token talisman to leave.

In the Demon Cloud overhead, the disciples of the Six Great Demon Sects had been about to withdraw from action. Suddenly, upon witnessing the scene, they couldn’t help but pay more attention.

Ms. Xu noticed that the person coming to seize the token talisman was not a disciple of the two Xuanmen sects, and raised her pretty eyebrows in dissatisfaction, promptly raising her hand to draw her bow. With a humming vibration of the bowstring, a streak of red light plunged downwards.

The Kushou Daoist had been forewarned and was constantly vigilant against Demon Sect disciples. Seeing this, he chuckled softly, curled and sprang his body, dodging not only an arrow but also leaping even higher.

Ms. Xu exclaimed in surprise and shot several more arrows, yet these were effortlessly evaded by this person. After a few attempts, he was already not far from the talisman.

Though the Kushou Daoist’s cultivation was modest, his Escape Skill was truly remarkable, which was why Lv Junyang recommended him here to assist Luo Canghai.

At this moment, he saw the token talisman almost within reach and was about to reach out. Yet he suddenly sensed something, sharply turning his head to the side, a streak of starlight nearly grazed his cheek, barely missing taking his life, causing cold sweat to pour down, and he quickly curled his body, violently retreating a hundred meters.

Once he steadied his figure, focusing his gaze, he saw brilliance shooting from the south, akin to a meteor and lightning. Upon approaching, the light converged, and out stepped a woman whose aura was like an orchid in a secluded valley. Trembling unconsciously, he muttered, "Yuxiao Sect?"

Zhou Qingyun looked over, her fine eyebrows slightly furrowed. Her overt purpose was to capture the token talisman; covertly, it was to deal with Zhang Yan. Yet upon arriving here, she had not seen him make a move, pondering to herself, "Could it be Zhang Yan realizes he holds two token talismans, and feels no need to seize another?"

The more she thought this, the more plausible it seemed. Seeing the Kushou Daoist casting doubtful glances at her, annoyance bubbled within. She wrapped her sleeve, raising her slender hand and pointing, the crystalline orb of Gang Cloud atop flashed briefly, revealing seven starlit spots that ordered themselves like a string of brilliant starry chains flying forward.

The Kushou Daoist’s body trembled, fear etched on his face, and he exclaimed, "Divine Might Star Thunder Pearl?"

The starlight was initially a hundred meters afar, yet in an instant, it was upon him. He shrieked, hoping his Escape Skill might help him evade.

The seven streaks of Star Thunder came one after another with violent speed, continuously exploding within the Void. Even without direct contact, merely impacted by the aftershocks, his tunneling light faltered, blood spewing, nearly unable to endure.

Luo Canghai circled around the peak of Yao Yin Sect, only to see Zhang Yan sitting steadily on the Dharma Platform, seemingly without intention of rising. Confounded, he suddenly heard turmoil behind him. He turned around, shocked and enraged, "How can the Yuxiao Sect interfere?"

He had considered the possibility of Demon Sect disciples arriving, hence his constant vigilance. Yet he hadn’t anticipated the Yuxiao Sect, being a Great Xuanmen Sect, would come for the token as well.

The Kushou Daoist was crucial, pertaining to whether he could succeed in seizing the token. Before the affair was done, he needed to ensure his safety.

Quickly, he flicked his hand to release a Banner, which upon flying out, unfolded against the wind, enveloping the Kushou Daoist protectively.

Fortunately, his timely action preempted any harm, preventing the man from being shocked to death by the Thunder Pearl.

At this moment, Luo Canghai gazed at Zhou Qingyun with extreme displeasure; Zhang Yan was taking refuge within the Forbidden Array, and instead, this woman had become his greatest adversary.

He commanded Wu Huanchen and Lady Qi to keep a close watch on the mountain peak, prepared for Zhang Yan’s emergence, while he swirled within the clouds, reaching Heaven, confronting Zhou Qingyun sternly.