Chapter 1323: Chapter 48: Heart Spell of the Seven Emotions (2)
This Cultivation Technique, except for the Top Ten Disciples of the sect, can only be practiced by those who achieve a ranking in the sect’s grand competition. However, there are also noble family disciples who choose this Cultivation Technique, but they do not have access to the All Technique, and can only reach the Nascent Soul Realm. To advance further, they need to switch to another Dharma technique. This person being able to cultivate to this point clearly indicates a legitimate inheritance.
He thought for a moment and considered a possibility, then he no longer looked at Han Wangke, but instead asked Shao Zhongxiang, "Sect Leader Shao, I, a poor Daoist, have come as promised. How do you intend to compete?"
Shao Zhongxiang was not polite and said, "I heard that when True Master Zhang competed with Yong Fu, they had a three-round contest, and I intend to emulate that today. I wonder if the True Master dares?"
Sun Tong, the Sect Leader of Xuyi Sect, mocked, "The place of the magical duel is chosen by you, and the rules of the duel are set by you. As for Sect Leader Shao’s cultivation, this little Daoist cannot see through it, but your face is certainly well-practiced."
Shao Zhongxiang ignored him and just stared at Zhang Yan, transmitting his voice, "I heard that True Master Zhang seeks the Three-flavor Spirit Medicine, and even does not hesitate to exchange Mystical Artifacts for it. I also have a few treasured ones here. I’m not asking for Dharma Treasures, just that the True Master is willing to follow these rules, and I will offer them with both hands immediately."
Zhang Yan was slightly surprised. Shao Zhongxiang had put a lot of thought into this duel, even using the fact that he needed Spiritual Medicine. However, he did not care what methods were used for the competition. He smiled and transmitted his voice, "As Sect Leader Shao wishes."
Shao Zhongxiang naturally would not fake this matter, so he gestured to the Child beside him. The Child came forward and handed over a Jade Box.
Zhang Yan took it in his hands, and without checking, just turned the Spiritual Energy inside and found all three herbs complete, not only with plenty of Ghost Sunflower and Earth Lotus but also quite a few Snake Ring Essence, which was an unexpected surprise. This item was always rare, and he had only managed to gather a small amount until now. He didn’t know where this person had obtained it from and nodded in agreement.
Shao Zhongxiang, seeing him accept, then loudly said, "In the first round, each of us will use a Daoist Divine Skill. The opponent only needs to have one person take it barehanded, and that counts as a win; otherwise, it’s a loss. If both sides manage to take it, it counts as a tie. The second round will be you and me facing off, and for the third round, the Han Yuan Sect and Longxiang Sect will each send someone to compete for victory to decide the winner."
He did not believe he could not contend with Zhang Yan, especially with Han Wangke present, which gave him even more confidence.
That day, when he sought advice, this person’s defense was tight, and he couldn’t penetrate the inner circle no matter how hard he tried. Not to mention his profound Daoist Cultivation.
If he won the first two rounds, there would be no need for this person to take the field. If it came to a draw, this person would be of great use.
Zhang Yan had long anticipated this. Since the other party used Spiritual Medicine as an exchange, the conditions proposed would certainly be advantageous to him, greatly reducing his own chances of winning, so he said no more and nodded in agreement, "So be it."
In the depths of Shao Zhongxiang’s eyes, a trace of ferocity was revealed, "Shall the True Master go first in this first round, or shall I go first?"
Zhang Yan smiled lightly and said, "Sect Leader Shao, please go first."
Shao Zhongxiang was not polite, and after scanning past him, said, "Who will come out to take my Daoist Skill?"
Before Zhang Yan could speak, Zhang Boyant stepped out from the crowd with a sinister smile, "The meeting with Sect Leader Shao the other day was too brief, not fully satisfying. Now, I come to receive your brilliant instruction once more."
Shao Zhongxiang glared at him and said, "Indeed, it’s you! Good, very good."
That day, Zhang Boyant injured his disciple and forced him to retreat, greatly damaging his reputation. With the opportunity for revenge today, how could he let it pass?
When Han Wangke saw Zhang Boyant step out, he showed a slight reaction. He observed for a while, and his heart was puzzled, "This person’s appearance resembles that of the rumored Elder Zhang Boyant of Nether Spring Sect. Strange, how could he be here? Could there be some scheme by the Nether Spring Sect involving the East Victory Continent?"
He secretly frowned, as once the Demon Tribulation begins, the remaining Four Great Demon Caves will emerge successively within a thousand years. Hence, the root land of the Demon Sect is in East Splendor Continent. Although the Xuanmen has waned and the Demon Sect has risen in power, in terms of foundation and disciples, the Xuanmen still holds the upper hand. What is Nether Spring Sect up to by sending an elder to the East Victory Continent at this time?
While he was pondering, Shao Zhongxiang coldly said, "You’d better be careful."
Having said that, he began chanting a spell under his breath. After a while, he joined his two fingers and pointed forward sharply. Suddenly, a Spirit Light appeared between the two, thin and pitch-black like ink, resembling threads of cotton silk, rushing straight towards Zhang Boyan’s forehead.
Zhang Boyant’s expression was solemn, his eyes flashing green light, flickering like green fire, fixated on that streak of Spirit Light.
This first round is highly advantageous to the one making the move, as they need not worry about their own defense and can attack with full force. However, the one receiving the attack cannot evade and may not use Dharma Treasures. It’s actually several times more perilous than direct magical fighting against another person.
Against such an unpredictable technique, in the past, he would have already used the Netherworld Escape Technique to dodge initially and then devised a plan to defeat the enemy. But now, it could not be executed, so he immediately turned his Spiritual Energy, and several Devils flew out, first colliding with that Spirit Light.
Unexpectedly, the black light just passed through the devils without any impediment.
Shao Zhongxiang inwardly sneered at this—it was a Spell he learned while traveling in the South Cliff Continent, from a Daoist called the "Seven Emotions Hooking Heart Spell."
This spell requires drawing upon the unyielding resentment of 9,999 wrongful death victims, further refined with a thousand-year-old mysterious spider silk and over 300 kinds of Hongchen impurities to cultivate.
Under this spell, the cultivator’s Protective Treasure Light is useless. Once it touches, the spell immediately corrupts the Taoist Body, obscures the Spiritual Platform, and immerses one in worldly illusions from which they cannot extricate themselves daily, making them appear insane and delirious. It is exceedingly sinister.
However, the spell requires several tens of breaths to cast, which is why he felt at ease using it here.
As his mind turned, he saw the streak of Spirit Light flash into Zhang Boyant’s Protective Treasure Light, and in an instant, it disappeared into his body. Surprised at how smoothly it went, a sinister smile appeared involuntarily on his face.
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