Chapter 1588 - 179: Imparting Techniques to Expel Demons

Chapter 1588: Chapter 179: Imparting Techniques to Expel Demons

He knows very well that now with all the Heavenly Demons dead, wishing to cultivate Power Dao to the Fifth Transition is a fool’s dream. Only by following the Qi Path can there be any hope of rising.

But such a situation has endured for several thousand years; for a small tribe to rise is almost impossible, unless there is great change in the world, such as the three major tribulations, only then will there be a chance for themselves.

Hundreds of years ago, someone from the Demon Sect came, wanting him to find a way to restrain the Mingcang Sect during the Demon Tribulation, in exchange for teaching him the Qi Dao Technique.

At that time he agreed without hesitation, and secretly sent his offspring into the Demon Sect, firstly to learn cultivation techniques, and secondly to use them as leverage.

But unexpectedly, before the plan was accomplished, the Mingcang Sect came knocking.

The middle-aged cultivator was somewhat panicked at this time and said: "Father, could it be that the Mingcang Sect knows about our scheme with the Demon Sect?"

Zhu Bogao shook his head and said: "They should not know, but they must have sensed something."

The middle-aged cultivator said anxiously, "Father, the Mingcang Sect is powerful, how can our Yu Yuan Tribe resist? Why not send letters to invite the old ancestors back..."

He was halfway through his words when Zhu Bogao raised his hand to stop him, saying solemnly: "When I led the tribe out from the Carp Tribe back then, I vowed to never speak a word to the clan in my lifetime, how can I seek them now? Besides, even if we invite all the clan ancestors, it will be of no use, for the Mingcang Sect holds the Beiming Dutian Sword."

The middle-aged cultivator was at a loss, murmuring, "Then what should we do, what should we do..."

Zhu Bogao pondered for a long time before saying, "I have heard that True Master Zhang is the first among the Eighteen Sects in sword fighting, I have long wanted to meet him. You take my token and tell him I invite him for a battle three months hence. If I am lucky enough to win, he must withdraw to East Splendor Continent, and if I lose, everything will be decided by him."

The middle-aged cultivator felt slightly reassured upon hearing him decide to take action, yet he questioned, "Father, why set the battle for three months later?"

In this territory on both banks of the Jin River, all clans regard them as their leaders. If they do not act against the Mingcang Sect soon, those small tribes might leave upon seeing no protection.

Zhu Bogao sneered, "These three months are to wait for the Demon Sect’s response. If they sit back and do nothing, why should my tribe fight for them?"

The middle-aged cultivator suddenly understood.

Zhu Bogao continued: "In a few days, you will take the direct lineage disciples to the Ancestral Court, if I am defeated, do not return."

The middle-aged cultivator silently nodded, bowed, and then went down to arrange things.

In less than half a day, Zhu Bogao’s battle invitation reached Wei Zihong, who did not dare act on his own and immediately sent a letter to Zhao You Heavenly Pond.

Three days later, Zhang Yan received the letter, and after reading it, he immediately ordered Jing You to call Luo Xiao over.

Soon, Luo Xiao arrived, and after greeting, Zhang Yan handed the letter and said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Luo, do you recognize this person?"

Luo Xiao elegantly pinched the letter with her slender fingers, her eyes flowing, and after reading, said, "The Zhu Family are a branch of the Qu Clan of the Carp Tribe. Zhu Bogao is not an unknown figure; he was already a Powerful Fourth Transformation cultivator several hundred years ago."

Her beautiful eyes looked over, "Master, are you going to accept the challenge?"

Zhang Yan smiled, "Since this person has sent a letter inviting a duel, how can I refuse? It’s the perfect chance to once and for all wipe out this group."

Luo Xiao questioned, "Master, pardon my straightforwardness, even if you eliminate the Yu Yuan Tribe, it’s barely a drop in the ocean for the countless demon in Beiming. If they intend to invade the south, even though you might stall them temporarily, it won’t be for long."

She was a member of the Luo Family, deeply informed of the demon tribe’s persistent intent to advance south. The required external items for cultivating Power Techniques to the Fourth Transition are numerous, and many spiritual medicines hard to find in Beiming Continent are easily obtainable in East Splendor Continent. Thus, even if all demon tribes are eradicated, it will only ensure peace for a dozen years or so.

Zhang Yan nodded and said, "Fellow Daoist Luo speaks correctly, therefore I have other means this time."

He spoke of marching against Beiming, but his primary goal was not that, rather to ensure that these demon cultivators do not cause trouble while he contends with the Demon Sect practitioners.

This requires strategic methods; blindly killing will only incite hatred and make the situation more perilous, possibly bringing both Demon Sect and demon cultivator adversaries.

Luo Xiao asked curiously, "Master’s plans, may I possibly learn of them?"

Zhang Yan chuckled and said, "Fellow Daoist Luo belongs to the Luo Family, surely you understand, today among the Eight Demon Tribes, only the direct lineage relatives can cultivate Qi Dao Technique. As for those practicing Power Dao, they are considered lowly servants."

Luo Xiao sighed, "Indeed so."

In ancient times, the Eight Divisions were Heavenly Demons, unlike the current Eight Tribes, which obtained Xuanmen Sect Skills after the extinction of the Heavenly Demons, hence achieving prominence, fearing replacement if they passed on the Qi Dao Technique.

Zhang Yan spoke playfully, "Those demon tribes, do they not want the path of Qi Dao? It’s not that they don’t want it, they simply lack the means."

Luo Xiao slightly nodded, Mysterious Skill cultivation techniques seem easy to obtain, but without superior cultivation method and renowned teachers’ guidance, it’s challenging to achieve great success. Besides acquiring cultivation techniques, divine skills are needed for self-protection, and where to seek divine skills? Even if cultivated, they are far less formidable than their contemporaries wielding power techniques.

By now, she vaguely guessed Zhang Yan’s intention, "Master plans to make a move on that cultivation technique, doesn’t he?"

Zhang Yan smiled and nodded, "Indeed, once the Yu Yuan Tribe affair is dealt with, those untamed tribes must be entirely eradicated. Then select a few obedient tribes to pass Qi Dao Technique to their offspring, letting them defend the Two Continent Mountain Border for our Mingcang Sect."

Luo Xiao praised, "Master’s strategy is excellent; in this way, these tribes will surely serve willingly. Mingcang needs only dispatch one or two people to handle things without excessive attention, thereby concentrating Qi Power fully in the continent."

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