Daoist Competition

Chapter 1376: Chapter 75: Hundred Refinement Heart Locking Pillar, Ten Thousand Catties of Solidification Technique

As soon as Rong Junzhong spoke, the Xuanyue faction reacted differently. Below, Elder Bai sneered immediately, "What boastful words."

Elder Yan, however, was tense. For Rong Junzhong to speak with such confidence, he must have something to rely on. While pondering a strategy, a disciple ascended the Dharma Platform, rushed to him, cupped his hands and said: "Master, the Sect Leader has commanded, saying that Rong Junzhong’s cultivation has greatly improved, instructing Master to arrange for several people to go up and test him first."

Elder Lin immediately discontented, said: "Rong Junzhong was originally supposed to duel with that Lil Du up there, why must we intervene?"

Elder Yan stopped his complaint, saying: "No need to say more, the Sect Leader has a point, this matter must be handled cautiously."

No matter how unruly Du Shixun may be, only he in the Zhongtai Sect can match Rong Junzhong. To defeat Xuanyue, reliance on him is essential.

As for Ancestor Hui Xuan, though he is also a Great Cultivator of the Third Realm, he is not of the Zhongtai Sect. His presence here is merely to add a bit of intimidation. Expecting him to fight to death is a luxury.

Elder Bai said in a deep voice, "Senior Brother, everyone knows Rong Junzhong’s prestigious reputation. I fear no one is willing to go."

Though the cultivators recruited from outside the sect have signed agreements, which forbid them from retreating without cause, going into battle cannot be forced.

Elder Lin pondered for a moment and said, "Senior Brother, I have an idea. Since Rong Junzhong is so arrogant, let’s send several people together and see how he handles it."

Elder Yan thought for a while and said, "That can work too. Junior Lin, you go and arrange it. Just say our Zhongtai does not force those who go into battle to fight Rong Junzhong to the death. It is merely to probe his methods. If they sense something amiss, they are allowed to retreat and will not be held accountable afterward."

Elder Lin said, "That’s much easier to handle."

Elder Yan considered for a moment, then took out a palm-sized Golden Copper Dancing Crane from his Sleeve Bag, "Pass this treasure down, saying it can assist someone in escaping in times of emergency."

Elder Lin was surprised to see the Dancing Crane, "Senior Brother, how can you lend such a treasure? Let me speak frankly, if someone below is defeated, it might not be retrieved..."

Elder Yan waved his hand, "Without valuable treasures, how can you drive people forward? Junior Brother, arrange it quickly."

Elder Lin still looked regretful. This Golden Copper Dancing Crane has the ability of Breaking Spirit, even if faced with Forbidden Locking Heaven and Earth, one can escape using it. Sighing repeatedly in regret, he went to another Dharma Platform. Upon arrival, he conveyed Elder Yan’s intention, and immediately several people were intrigued by it.

If it were a lone duel against Rong Junzhong, none would be willing, as a Third Realm Cultivator can render them helpless with just one Forbidden Locking Heaven and Earth. But if several people join forces, it would be different. They could support each other and distract him, plus now there is a Dharma Treasure to aid them. If they sense something wrong, they can retreat in time.

After a while, three Daoists in similar Daoist robes came out, each holding a horsetail whisk. The fierce-looking one among them walked over to Elder Lin and, spreading his hand, chuckled, "My two senior brothers and I are willing to go, Elder Lin. Did you bring that treasure?"

Though this Daoist spoke rudely, Elder Lin was pleased, nodded, and said, "So it’s the Three Mystics of Rao Palace Mountain. If you three are willing to step up, I doubt even Rong Junzhong can gain anything good." Saying this, he handed over the Dancing Crane.

Rao Palace Mountain was originally under Qingxuan Sect, one of the five major sects, but for thousands of years, due to Qingxuan Sect changing its Mountain Gates multiple times, it has essentially become a self-standing sect.

The one speaking was named Tao Quanman, with the other two being his junior brothers Shi Quanzu and Bai Quancheng. In terms of seniority, the three are peers with the Sect Leader of Qingxuan Sect.

Tao Quanman swept his horsetail whisk and collected the Dancing Crane, then looked back at the figure in the sky, sneered, "Rong Junzhong, such a big name. Brothers, let’s go meet him and see what he’s capable of."

All three shook their shoulders, transforming into tunneling light and rushed into the sky.

Sect Leader Yang Shuyong of Xuanyue saw the three ascend together and immediately let out a cold snort.

Chunyu Ji approached and asked, "Sect Leader, should we send someone to assist?"

Yang Shuyong waved his hand, "No need. Rao Palace Mountain and Qingxuan Sect parted ways a thousand years ago, losing much of their Divine Skills. They no longer have their past glory. Master Rong is more than sufficient to handle them."

At this time, on the Dharma Platform where Zhang Yan was, Xing Fuli was excited, "So it’s those three fierce Daoists from Rao Palace Mountain. This could be interesting."

Zhang Yan, with an "Oh," smiled and asked, "Daoist Xing, do you know these three fellow Daoists?"

Xing Fuli replied mysteriously, "Daoist Zhang, having been in the Northern Divine House for a long time, you might not know. It’s not worth mentioning Shi and Bai, but Tao Quanman is unique. I’ve heard he once acquired a Dharma Treasure in Little Cang Realm, which he has kept secret. Ever since obtaining that treasure, he has never lost a fight when dueling with others. Perhaps Rong Junzhong, who boasted earlier, might suffer a setback."