Chapter 1336: Chapter 55: The Great Array Seals the Gate, Carving Its Own Domain
Because Wei Daoist’s party was rescued by Zhang Yan, the matter was left unsettled, and after expressing gratitude, they all took their leave.
This time, they dared not travel the sea again, but instead took the route through Divine House, heading south for the return.
As they exited the Mountain Realm, Wei Daoist turned to look at the majestic mountains behind her, sighing inwardly. After today, she feared she would no longer have the face to speak of seeking a disciple.
Zeng Conglun knew her thoughts and advised, "Junior Wei, why worry? In a few years, it will be the last Dragon Pillar Meeting between Xuanyue and Zhongtai. I’ve heard both sects are recruiting cultivators from all places for this battle. During such a grand event, people from all walks of cultivation will gather. We might as well join the bustle and surely find a suitable disciple."
Wei Daoist was silent for a moment, then said, "Alright."
At the same time, Zhang Yan and Zhang Boyant also returned to the Mountain Gate.
Once inside the Cave Mansion, Zhang Boyant said, "Pavilion Master, we could easily capture all these people, why let them return?"
Zhang Yan couldn’t help but smile, saying, "These people had no enmity with me prior, only came due to being beguiled. Divine House Mountain has the Python Clan watching from outside, it’s unwise to make too many enemies. Attacking them is easy, but turning foes into friends now is better. Besides, these individuals are leaders in their own right, and through them, Zhongtai and Xuanyue will know of Divine House’s strength."
If he were alone with just a sword, he wouldn’t have any worries, needing not to care much. Just like Shen Baishuang back then, he acted ruthlessly without leaving a way out. As for a few Registered Disciples, he didn’t pay them much mind. If things looked unfavorable, he could immediately withdraw.
But Zhang Yan is different. He has sealing assignments from the Sect Leader to handle, Han Yuan Sect must establish a foothold in East Victory, and he still has personal plans, so he must act strategically with restraint.
Zhang Boyant said, "Excuse my bluntness, these two sects busy with their Dragon Pillar contest may not care about matters not urgent. Pavilion Master’s linked sects sealing array, once activated, will fend off the Python Clan’s full assault, as long as Old Demon Luo Mengze doesn’t appear."
Zhang Yan chuckled, "I am considering this. I come from the Outer Continent, and my roots in East Victory Continent are shallow. Once this formation is deployed, there are bound to be those who will stir trouble. I might not fear them, but cultivation is short of resources internally and relies heavily on the outside world. I lay a groundwork here so there’s more to say later."
Zhang Boyant laughed, "In East Victory Continent, cultivators rely heavily on the immortal city, like leaves attached to a trunk. So in the view of the realm’s cultivation sects, it’s like scattered sand, yet it’s firmly gripped by the Five Major Sects. Once Divine House Mountain became its own realm, there’d be no need to worry about these concerns."
Zhang Yan smiled with deep meaning, saying, "It will be soon."
Three months later, through Zhao Yang’s maneuvering, under Han Yuan Sect’s partial pressure and part inducement, the Mountain Gates of Divine House Mountain’s various sects initiated the Forbidden Array, connecting with Dharma Platform Array Flags. Even the Eastern Divine House had numerous Dharma Platforms established.
Yet it’s still in the preliminary form. To thoroughly incorporate the entire Western Divine House into a tight array will take meticulous operation over a dozen years.
This day, Chu Muran reported in the cave, "Yesterday, as True Master Tang urged Qingqiao Sect to set up a Dharma Platform, a tunneling light emerged from underground heading south. As it was a Nascent Soul cultivator, True Master Tang could not catch up."
Zhang Yan asked, "Have you ascertained who it was?"
Chu Muran said, "I inquired, and the Qingqiao Sect disciples all claimed they didn’t know. However, Bai Sect Leader coincidentally present that day mentioned the person resembled Qu Changzhi."
Zhang Yan raised a brow, saying, "This person daringly hiding in Divine House Mountain all along? Bold indeed."
Chu Muran bowed, saying, "Fortunately the Pavilion Master instructed the setting of Forbidden Arrays. Otherwise, this person might have kept hiding within Divine House Mountain."
Zhang Yan pondered slightly, saying, "If this person can hide within the mountain, there’s no saying the Python Clan would attempt likewise. They might also find ways to interfere, so during these times, be extra cautious when going out."
Chu Muran immediately tightened up, saying, "I’ll remember this."
Beimo Sea Realm, Panchang Island.
The green-clothed cultivator stepped out from the pavilion and strolled to the arch platform. He gazed over, seeing directly across the verdant mountains, a towering palace stood. Green tiles were reflecting the sky, rosy light floating, gold decor, silver ornaments, bright pearls, and grand curtains, sixteen-floor towers planted with pine, bamboo, and exotic flowers, clustered and towering together, a stream flowing down the steps, appearing in the distance like an elixir pavilion of emerald hues, adorned in embroidered rainbows, extravagantly luxurious.
