Chapter 1584 - 177: Sword Tip Points North to Suppress Evil Demons (Part 2)

Chapter 1584: Chapter 177: Sword Tip Points North to Suppress Evil Demons (Part 2)

He glanced over it a few times, secretly pondering, "Although this sword formation is complete, its power must be tested in a fight to be known."

With the help of Broken Jade, over the past six months, he studied scores of formations, simplifying the complex, to evolve this sword formation. This formation not only can trap opponents, but if mana is not spared, it can unleash a powerful Qi Sword, thus it is named the "Divine Light One Qi Sword Formation."

However, since it is a Dharma technique of his own creation and untested, its power is still uncertain, and thus he eagerly seeks someone to test it on.

It’s just that after the last lesson dealt to the Demon Sect, they are very well-behaved now, only active in the Splendor South Land. However, that is the realm of the Yuxiao Sect. Not to mention his discord with the Zhou Family, even if the two families were friendly, it wouldn’t be up to him to intervene.

He stood up, came to the eastern stone wall, which was engraved with a Mountain and River Map of the East Splendor Continent. After looking at it for a moment, he slowly raised his gaze, reaching the Beiming Continent, as if he suddenly thought of something, he stepped back a few paces to the table, and took out a Jade Box.

Taking out the documents inside and flipping through them, he discovered that over the past two hundred years, the invasions by Beiming Demon Cultivators on East Splendor had been far more frequent than before.

The main reason for this is the onset of the Demon Tribulation, which caused the Mingcang Sect to focus their energies on dealing with the Demon Sect, thereby neglecting the many Demon Tribes of Beiming Continent.

Back when Huo Xuan had just succeeded as one of the Ten Great Heads, he had suggested, along with Han Suyi, to take action and clear out a few Demon Tribes. However, at that time, the actions were taken within the East Splendor Continent, and not much attention was given to the Beiming Demon Cultivators.

Zhang Yan pondered for a long time, realizing that he had previously neglected this matter. If these demon cultivators were to collude with the Demon Sect and emerge when the Demon Cave manifests, he would have to redirect some of his strength to deal with them, something he must defend against. But the best way to make these demon cultivators stay in line is to invade the Beiming Continent and give them a good scare.

However, this is a significant matter, by no means something he can decide on his own. After thinking it over, he picked up a brush and wrote several letters, then with a wave of his large sleeve, several Spirit Lights flew off in different directions.

Half a day later, suddenly the gong sounded in the Floating Heavenly Palace, and shortly thereafter, eleven streams of clear light flew into the Main Hall, each landing on a Jade Throne, their appearances vague, their images floating, present as avatars.

The steward child in the hall said, "Sirs, all eleven True Masters are here."

The entire hall resonated with the sound of water, followed by a gentle tremor, as Sect Leader Qin had already seated himself in the main seat in the hall.

The eleven Cave Heaven True Masters bowed in their seats, saying, "Greetings to the Sect Leader True Master."

Sect Leader Qin waved his horsetail whisk, excusing the formalities, and then said in a measured tone, "The reason I have called you here today is to discuss a matter. Child, present the letters."

The child first delivered the letters to True Master Meng, who, after reading it, lightly waved a hand, causing the letter to transform into ten talismans that flew into the hands of the other True Masters.

True Master Yan glanced at them and said coldly, "An attack on Beiming Continent? What grand ambition, does Zhang Yan think our Mingcang Sect is still what it was under the Ancestor Master?"

Master Sun glanced over with a laugh, "Senior Brother, you should take a good look; Nephew Zhang clearly only plans a punitive strike against the Demon Tribes in Beiming, not a full battle with the Eight Great Demon Clans."

True Master Yan frowned, "Junior Brother Sun, although the Beiming Eight Great Demon Clans are not as formidable as before, they still have some strength. If their tribes are slaughtered, they won’t sit idly by."

True Master Zhu said sternly, "That Zhang Yan is really restless. The Demon Cave is about to manifest, and the Six Great Demon Sects are the ones our Mingcang needs to deal with. We should maintain composure at this time, stirring the Beiming Demon Department might invite unnecessary trouble."

Master Sun sneered and said sarcastically, "Senior Brother, this talk doesn’t sit well with me. Our Mingcang Sect, ever since the Taiming Ancestor founded the sect, has never feared anyone. If the Beiming Eight Tribes come in force, I, Sun Zhiyan, will go to confront them myself, without troubling Senior Brother."

True Master Yan was displeased, "Junior Brother, how can you speak to Senior Brother Zhu like this?"

Shen Baishuang then chuckled lightly, saying, "Nephew Sun speaks well. I, Shen, often regret not being born in a time to partake in the Master Uncle’s war on Beiming; if it comes, I would welcome it greatly."

As soon as he spoke, True Master Yan fell silent.

At this moment, True Master Peng, seated at the far end, smiled and said, "Fellow True Masters, Zhang Yan is not someone who doesn’t discern the weight of matters. The Beiming Demon Department appears strong but is weak internally. Gui Congyao has long passed away, and the Turtle Department still has no successor; the Carp and Python Departments have retreated to the outer sea. The remaining five departments are embroiled in internal struggles over the position of Demon Lord, as long as it’s not about their home territories, they won’t bother too much."

Sect Leader Qin turned his head slightly, asking, "Master Chen, what do you think?"

Master Chen said unhurriedly, "Currently, our Mingcang positions eleven in the Cave Heaven Realm, though not quite comparable to when Master Qin was around, it is also not something the Beiming Demon Cultivators can compare to. But with the imminent emergence of the Demon Cave, focusing our energy on Beiming Continent now might be putting the cart before the horse."

Shen Baishuang chuckled, "Brother, I must disagree with that. The Demon Tribe has always been ungrateful. If they are not properly chastised, during the Demon Tribulation, they might inevitably cause trouble."

He cupped his hands towards the hall, saying, "Sect Leader Brother, in my view, Zhang Yan’s proposal is quite feasible."

Sect Leader Qin did not comment but glanced at Qin Yu, seated not far away, asking, "Junior Sister, what is your opinion?"

Qin Yu shook her head, "Little Sister has no other comments; just arrange as Brother sees fit."

Master Sun looked over with some surprise; this Junior Master Qin, who usually interferes in everything, is so compliant now that he found it a bit unsettling.

At this point, True Master Meng stood up, bowing and saying, "Master, the Beiming Demon Cultivators have been restless lately. Even if Zhang Yan had not mentioned it, I would have brought it up. The matter of the Demon Cave is indeed significant, but we cannot afford to be unstable at our rear. It’s good to have Zhang Yan suppress them a bit, let them know who truly rules these two continents."

Sect Leader Qin nodded slightly, glanced around the hall. All eleven Cave Heaven True Masters bowed their heads, seeing that no one else spoke, he said deeply, "I impart my Dharma Decree. Zhang Yan is granted leave to act as he sees fit, with no need for caution, as he has the mountain gate as his backing."

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