Not long after a half incense stick’s time, Zhang Yan arrived at the mountain gate of the Beichen Sect. Raising his sleeve, he swept away the clouds and looked down, observing that the great array was tightly sealed. It must be that the sect’s members have suppressed the situation. However, sensing the turbulent spiritual mechanism within the mountain, it seemed that the battle had not yet subsided.
He raised an eyebrow slightly. Given the capability of a Great Cultivator of the Third Realm, those with slightly inferior cultivation coming in any number would be useless. By logic, they should have captured the intruders long ago. The fact that there was no result yet—could it be that the opponents were carrying some strange treasure?
Turning the thought in his mind, he initiated a spell, transforming it into a spirit talisman, flicking it into the water with a finger.
This was the summoning order talisman. As long as there were Demon Cultivators in the surrounding waters sworn by the Mingcang Sect, they would sense this order and inevitably come to pay their respects.
Not long after, waves surged on the riverbank, parting to two sides, and Elder Mian stepped out from within, riding the waves, and bowed, saying, "The little demon pays respects to True Master Zhang."
Zhang Yan nodded at him, saying, "Elder Mian, so it is you here. What is the current situation within the mountain?"
Elder Mian replied shamefully, "To be honest with True Master, the situation was dire just now. Fortunately, it was the timely aid of Master Shen from the Guangyuan Sect that trapped those six people, but they have not been subdued yet."
Even now, he felt lingering fear. He initially believed that with his fourth transformation of Power Dao cultivation, joining forces with Elder Chi from his tribe, even if they couldn’t defeat the intruders, they could at least hold them back. However, unexpectedly, the opponent merely sent blood essence over, forcing them into a left and right scramble, unable to assist Elder Yan and his wife. In the end, they had to retreat temporarily into Left River House. Fortunately, Shen Yinfe arrived just in time; otherwise, the outcome would have been unpredictable.
Zhang Yan said in a deep voice, "Lead the way."
Elder Mian hurriedly said, "Please, True Master, follow me." After speaking, he ducked and submerged into the water.
Zhang Yan also descended from the clouds and used the Water Escape technique to follow him to the water’s depths. There was an array gate here that bypassed the mountain gate’s great array and led directly into Dan Yang Mountain.
This passage was specifically opened when the Beichen Sect built a Dharma platform before. It was intended for the convenience of the Yu Yuan Tribe demon cultivators’ assistance in case of a Demon Sect attack.
Of course, the Beichen Sect also did not completely let down their guard against these demon cultivators. Unless it was an emergency, this portal was usually inaccessible.
After Zhang Yan stepped out of the array gate, he saw Elder Yan and his wife, alongside another Elder Chi from the Yu Yuan Tribe, waiting there. Upon his arrival, they all bowed in salute.
Elder Yan cupped his hands repeatedly, saying, "Many thanks to Daoist Zhang for your rescue, or else our Beichen Mountain Gate would have been difficult to protect."
Zhang Yan replied solemnly, "Since I asked everyone to exert themselves, how could I neglect this duty? It is a matter of course."
Elder Yan nodded continually, feeling deeply moved. In the midst of a demon tribulation, small sects and factions, if they wish to survive, must rely on the patronage of great sects. When an Imperial Decree from the Upper Sect is issued, there is no choice but to comply. Only Zhang Yan does not treat them as expendable; had it been someone else, they might not care about their life or death.
At this moment, Zhang Yan looked up and saw that, a dozen miles away, there was a dense mass of blood energy intertwining, with tens of thousands of blood essences rushing back and forth. However, the outside was shielded by countless talismans flashing with golden light, making it hard to find a way out. Two spiritual energies were colliding fiercely—one trying to break through outside, the other desperately blocking it. The scene looked exceptionally intense, but due to a mountain peak blocking the view, the full battle could not be seen.
Elder Yan sighed, "With this Forbidden Locking Heaven and Earth Skill activated, we cannot intervene in the battle. However, the Mountain Gate Prohibition Array has been closed, so we are not afraid that the six people will escape."
Zhang Yan pondered briefly, then smiled and said, "Everyone, follow me to take a look."
With a flick of his sleeve, he wrapped the four people up and flew to the location. Before long, they landed on the mountain peak there.
From this vantage point, a middle-aged Daoist stood in midair, his demeanor displaying an indescribable ease. Opposite him, six Nascent Soul Demon Sect elders were immobilized by the Forbidden Locking Skill, their bodies unable to move. Yet, despite this, they could still use Divine Skills, but every time they neared the Old Daoist, they were blocked by a talisman that appeared out of thin air, unable to harm him at all.
Elder Yan observed and said, "Although Elder Shen has restrained them, it seems he has not subdued them. With True Master Zhang’s presence here, I think it won’t be difficult to subdue them."
Zhang Yan smiled and said loudly, "Daoist Shen, you may close the net now."
Elder Shen chuckled, tossing out a small talisman with golden light. Once outside, it expanded a hundred feet in the wind, emitting layers of golden rays. The six individuals, once bathed in that brilliance, immediately felt their heads heavy and feet light, each one plummeting from the sky and being absorbed into the talisman along with the blood essence.

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