Chapter 1607 - 189: Stirring the Grass to Startle the Snake, Forcing the Demons Out

Chapter 1607: Chapter 189: Stirring the Grass to Startle the Snake, Forcing the Demons Out

Zhang Yan returned to the mountain this time, following the river path, walking slowly, as if arranging something. A month later, he finally returned to Zhao You Heavenly Pond.

When he got off his car at the mountain peak, he traveled by tunneling light to meet Sect Leader Qin at the Floating Heavenly Palace. He reported the details of his journey and arrangements. At noon, he came out from the Heavenly Palace and returned to the Cave Mansion. Jing You came to report: "Master, Master Han is visiting and has been waiting for an hour."

Zhang Yan thought for a moment and said, "Quickly invite him in."

A moment later, Han Wangke entered and greeted him, saying, "Junior Brother Zhang, I have disturbed your quiet cultivation."

Zhang Yan returned the courtesy, invited him to sit down, and asked, "Did you find any news from those two Demon Sect practitioners?"

Han Wangke sighed and said, "I am ashamed. The two of them had forbidden techniques planted in their Divine Souls. If they talked about the sect’s secrets, their souls would scatter. So, they only mentioned some insignificant things, which I recorded in this Jade Scroll."

As he spoke, he handed over a Jade Scroll.

Zhang Yan accepted the scroll, understanding the difficulty involved, and had no intention of blaming him. He smiled and said, "It must have been hard on you, Senior Brother."

Han Wangke just shook his head, hesitated for a moment, then raised his head and said, "There is another matter. Recently, I have a vague feeling of a breakthrough. If I can prepare the external objects, I might achieve something within a year or two."

"Oh?"

Zhang Yan sat up straight, eyes slightly bright, and said with cupped hands, "Congratulations, Senior Brother! What external objects do you lack? I can help you find them."

Han Wangke knows he doesn’t have much time left, didn’t expect another chance to improve his Daoist cultivation. If he could have another Nascent Soul Third Realm Cultivator by his side before the Demon Cave conflict, it would undoubtedly give them greater confidence against the Demon Sect.

Han Wangke was not polite and said directly, "Most external medicines are already assembled; now I just lack the ’Thousand Hectoliters of White Gangying’. However, it is difficult to gather, so I’m boldly seeking your help, junior."

For Gang Ying, the ’Purple Cloud Gang Ying’ is the best, but it is rarely seen, only recorded in ancient texts. Next is the ’Green Yang Gang Ying,’ which Zhang Yan used to break through the Barrier Realm in the Central Pillar Continent. The next grade is this ’White Gangying’.

However, for breaking through the Barrier Realm, the quality of the Gang Ying isn’t the most important factor, but whether it is suitable for one’s self.

Zhang Yan readily agreed with a smile, "This matter is easy. Senior Brother, please wait a moment."

Although he possesses a large amount of Cultivation external objects, only up to the Hua Dan Cultivator level. Anything related to Nascent Soul cultivators is controlled by the Three Great Halls and beyond his easy access.

However, he was not worried. In such a large Mingcang Sect, finding the ’Thousand Hectoliters of White Gangying’ should not be difficult.

Immediately, he penned a letter, called his third disciple Wang Caiwei, and instructed her to deliver it to the Mystic Water Zhen Palace.

Han Wangke, seeing this, knew that the matter would be settled smoothly and felt somewhat relieved.

Though due to the constraints of his lifespan, even if he improves his cultivation, he cannot hope to reach Grotto Heaven. However, if he can make significant contributions during the Demon Cave dispute, his disciples can secure a firm position within the Mountain Gate.

With some free time, he continued, "Yesterday, I received a letter. My junior brother Ge Tongshan initially intended to join us in the Beiming campaign, but an old friend invited him to refine a treasure, so he missed the opportunity. He will return to the mountain in seven days and will come to visit Junior Brother Zhang. The previous unintentional oversight was not deliberate, and he hopes you won’t blame him."

Zhang Yan naturally did not mind. The two of them chatted and laughed, and before they realized it, an hour had passed. Wang Caiwei had returned.

Entering the Cave Mansion, she greeted both and performed a spell, releasing a boat full of Gang Ying, saying, "Master, here are two thousand hectoliters of White Gangying. Master Qi said if there’s any shortage, just a letter will suffice to send more."

Zhang Yan looked at Han Wangke and smiled, "Does this suit you, Senior Brother?"

Seeing the swift acquisition of the Gang Ying, Han Wangke was delighted and stood up, saying, "Thank you, Junior Brother Zhang, for your generosity."

Eager to return and continue his cultivation, he exchanged a few words and then bade farewell.

Zhang Yan did not try to keep him and asked Wang Caiwei to see him off. He then returned to his couch, gazing at the mountain and river map on the stone wall, his eyes gradually growing profound.

Although Beiming Continent has been pacified, the Demon Sect continues to employ various strategies. With thirty years left until the Demon Cave reemerges, they are likely scheming elsewhere. Thus, proactive measures must be taken to force their hand and prevent them from settling comfortably.

Currently, the Demon Sect is lying low, at most harassing small sects, rarely confronting the Ten Great Profound Sects directly. After the battle at Linqing Temple, they have been even more cautious, rarely showing themselves, making them hard to find.