Chapter 1606 - 188: The Twin Shadows Descend Beyond the Mountain (Part 2)

Chapter 1606: Chapter 188: The Twin Shadows Descend Beyond the Mountain (Part 2)

Elder Mian furrowed his brows and said displeased, "As long as it’s done discreetly, how could the Mingcang Sect know of our tribe’s matters? Elder He, you are being too cautious."

Elder He ignored him and only spoke to the others, "Have any of your descendants been mistreated after entering the Mingcang Sect? I believe there’s no need to worry about this. Not to mention others, True Master Zhang’s seventh disciple Han Zuocheng himself is of half-human, half-demon lineage."

"I’ve also heard, over a hundred years ago, there were two Demon Kings who even practiced cultivation at the Zhao You Heavenly Pool Cave Mansion. Evidently, True Master Zhang does not regard demon cultivators as aliens. Furthermore, if our children and nephews join the Zhao You Sect, the tribe will surely be protected, so we won’t need to heed the Eight Divisions’ decrees anymore, nor pay tributes."

An elder couldn’t help but ask, "Doesn’t the Mingcang Sect require our tribute?"

Elder He laughed and said, "If our descendants join their sect, they naturally become family, so why pay tributes."

Upon hearing this, those present were greatly moved. They weren’t considering the distant future; the immediate benefit of not paying tributes was clear. Someone immediately said, "In that case, I’ll send my children to Shousui Mountain tomorrow."

Elder Mian was still reluctant and was about to speak when a servant entered and said, "Master, Master Wei has arrived."

Elder He was startled, stood up abruptly, and gestured, "Please, quickly."

He glanced around and said, "Elders, this Master Wei is True Master Zhang’s sixth disciple who led the attack on Drum Collapse Mountain. When he arrives, you must show some respect."

Initially, Elder Mian remained calm, but upon hearing that the visitor was a disciple of Zhang Yan, he became uneasy, stood up involuntarily, and forced a smile, "Since he’s a disciple of True Master Zhang, we should indeed be courteous. How about we go out to welcome him?"

Elder He laughed, "Elder Mian is right." He immediately waved his robe and walked out, with Elder Mian and the others following.

They all crowded to the entrance of the cave mansion. Shortly after, they saw a valiant Daoist approaching from outside, with a vertical scar at the center of his forehead. Elder He respectfully greeted, "Master Wei, He Bi greets you."

Wei Zihong returned the greeting and then looked over, "Earlier, I entrusted your grandson to deliver a message. Did you receive it, Elder He?"

Elder He said, "I dare not conceal it from you, Master. We were just discussing this matter."

Wei Zihong asked, "What have you discussed?"

Before Elder He could reply, Elder Mian interjected, "The Upper Sect has spoken. How could we, the Yu Yuan Tribe, not comply? I just boldly ask, under whom will our direct descendants be apprenticed?"

Wei Zihong laughed, "Barring any unforeseen events, they will be my disciples. Naturally, if you think it’s inappropriate, it’s not forced. I will inform my master and find you other suitable teachers."

Zhang Yan had long considered that teaching the Mingcang Sect’s cultivation technique had many inappropriate aspects, but the Yao Yin Skill was different. Wei Zihong as the head of a sect could decide on his own. Moreover, this technique was originally created by Ancestor Taiheng, whose true body was a Demon Flood Dragon. On the aspect of cultivation technique, it was quite compatible with these demon cultivators.

In haste, Elder Mian said, "No! No! To be taught by Master Wei is a great opportunity for our descendants. We wouldn’t dare have any impertinent desires."

Wei Zihong nodded and said, "Then it’s settled; can you send them here tomorrow?"

Elder He smiled, "Why wait for tomorrow? The Master can take them today," He glanced at those seated and said, "Do you all agree?"

Elder Mian clasped his hands and said, "I will go fetch my sons and grandsons at once." With that, he and a few other elders bowed and retreated.

After they left, Elder He was about to invite Wei Zihong into the cave mansion, but he declined, took out a letter from his sleeve, and said, "I came today to deliver a dharma decree from my master for you to see."

Elder He’s expression became solemn as he respectfully took it. After dismissing everyone, he opened and read it. Not long after, he carefully placed the letter in his sleeve, respectfully clasped his hands, and said, "Since it is True Master Zhang’s decree, I will certainly comply without error."

Wei Zihong said, "This matter is of great importance. If there are any discoveries, please report immediately via flying book. My master will surely reward you generously."

Upon hearing this, Elder He hurriedly expressed his loyalty once more.

After about an hour, Elder Mian and others returned in a hurry, bringing their direct descendants, a total of seventeen people.

Without speaking much to them, Wei Zihong raised his sleeve, created a gust of gang wind, and swept them all up, parting waves and currents as he left the Jinhe Water Mansion, returning to where he came from.

Meanwhile, a flying book came from the heart of Beiming Continent, heading straight for Shousui Mountain.

Upon reaching the Dharma Platform, it caught the attention of Jing You, who chanted a spell to call it down. Taking a look, he quickly presented it in front of Zhang Yan, bowing, "Master, it’s a letter from Zhao Chong."

Zhang Yan, who had been meditating, immediately opened his eyes upon hearing this.

He had stayed for these past few days waiting for this letter. Taking it in hand, he examined it closely. After a long time, he looked up, gazing at the mighty river ahead, and thought, "Zhao Chong did well in this matter. Now, I can return to the mountain with peace of mind."

Zhao Chong had been sent out at Zhang Yan’s behest to locate his maternal clan, the Zhao family, and find a way to enter their tribe, gaining control over tribal authority in the future.

This wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment decision by Zhang Yan but a long-planned strategy.

After Zhao Chong was born, his mother had implanted a severed bone from a previous Demon King of the Quantu Tribe in him. Without this, Demon King Quan He would not have led forces to pursue him.

Even though Zhao Chong hadn’t practiced the Powerful Dao Skill, the bone had already fused with him, making him a carrier of dual heritage. It wasn’t an exaggeration to say he was a descendant of Heavenly Demons. With this identity, his integration into the Zhao family was destined for great achievements.

Although Zhang Yan had subdued the Yu Yuan Tribe for now, he would never place all his bets on one person. Zhao Chong was a hidden card, allowing him to grasp the situation in Beiming Continent at any time. If there were any movements among the tribes, they could be anticipated and prepared for in advance.

With the arrival of this letter, Zhang Yan believed that the situation in Beiming Continent had been mostly sorted out. He summoned Wei Zihong, instructed him to handle the follow-up matters, and then, after a night of adjusting his breath, he boarded the Twin Flood Dragon Flying Carriage at the break of dawn, leading a thousand disciples, riding the winds and clouds back to the Mingcang Sect.

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