Longzang

Chapter 995 Ah~
True Monarch Xuan Yue said earnestly, "My trip there was only to establish a preliminary intention and set some initial karmic foundation. But how to handle this relationship is up to you. What you need to do now is to find some time to stay at the Sword Palace for a few days and get acquainted with everyone there."

Don't stand on ceremony with them in the Sword Palace. Eat and drink as you please, and feel free to ask if there's anything you want to learn. But don't agree to anything related to status or position. Remember! We can't sell ourselves..."

True Lord Xuan Yue stopped the fire in time.

Zhang Sheng said calmly, "So you're going to decline three times to get a higher price, right?"

Xuan Yue was heartbroken: "How can you sell this? This is...this is..."

Xuan Yue hadn't read many historical books and couldn't find suitable words to embellish the situation. Under Zhang Sheng's clear gaze, the pressure grew, and soon sweat beaded on her forehead.

Zhang Sheng suddenly smiled and asked, "Just how great is the calamity this disciple will face?"

Xuan Yue's expression changed, and she spoke haltingly: "W-what calamity? What nonsense! Don't overthink it, it's all untrue."

Zhang Sheng smiled and said, "To force you to abandon your pride and seek protection from the Sword Palace, I'm afraid I'm doomed this time, aren't I?"

Xuan Yue suddenly became agitated and shouted, "Nonsense! Even if ancient immortals and great powers set up their schemes, how could they necessarily die! There are more than just one or two true immortals in the world! If they really had that ability, they could just come and kill us directly, why bother with all this roundabout stuff! This old Daoist will just cross the Immortal Gate today and fight them to the death!"

Zhang Sheng was both amused and exasperated, and quickly comforted him, "It's not that serious, it's not that serious! Please don't get agitated. It's just a calamity, not real death. Besides, I've already died once, why would I be afraid of this?"

Little did he know that this touched on Xuan Yue Zhenjun's sore spot. The old Taoist's eyes immediately turned red, and his aura rose in silence, like a volcano about to erupt!
Xuan Yue calmed down and said, "When you go to the Sword Palace, you'll have to put up with it for a while and deal with them. I'll swallow my pride and find more old friends and acquaintances. This time, I'm determined to eliminate the source of this calamity. What use is this crippled body of mine if I can't protect you all and help you grow up safely?"

Zhang Shengning said firmly, "Grandmaster, there's no need for that. My cultivation path is inherently intolerable to Heaven and Earth, and the tribulations I face will inevitably come one after another without end. So, there's no way to stop them; we should just face them directly. Even the Heavenly Witch couldn't kill me, and this time I won't let them succeed either."

Besides, I have many bright years ahead of me, a time to joyfully welcome the warm sunshine; I will not perish.”

True Lord Xuan Yue was also a man of great ambition. Upon hearing this, he said, "Good! My Azure Heaven Palace is about to make a name for itself in the world, and it is in dire need of stepping stones. This time, we may have to sacrifice a few people to make way for the newly built palace."

Xuan Yue stood up and said, "I have to go to the Sword Palace again. I'll visit Wei Yuan before I leave. You should come with me too; it's been a long time since we've been together."

Unexpectedly, Zhang Sheng suddenly said, "Grandmaster, please wait! Wei Yuan doesn't know I'm back yet; he thinks I'm still in Ji State."

Xuan Yue was taken aback: "You came back without telling him? What, did you two have a fight?"

Zhang Sheng said, "It's not a big deal, and I wasn't planning to care. But now that I've been sold four cups of immortal tea and haven't even had a single one myself, I'm really upset! But this guy has been having a blast lately, so I need to find an excuse to go over and beat him up so that my Dao heart can be clear."

"Hmm? Having a great time?" Xuan Yue Zhenjun ignored the part about himself, then sensed something unusual, and his eyes flashed with a sharp light.

Xuan Yue Zhenjun waved his hand and said, "It's alright! Your grandmaster will always back you up! If that brat dares to wrong you, no matter who that vixen's backer is, your grandmaster will make her pay! Come on, let's go catch... oh, let's go see what's going on!"

Zhang Sheng chuckled and said, "This one also has an immortal backing him. I heard he even beat up Ancestor Yanshi not long ago. Don't cause trouble, leave it to me to handle. You just watch from the shadows."

Upon hearing that Yan Shi had been beaten, Xuan Yue Zhenjun's arrogance immediately subsided by more than half. He said in a deep voice, "With a True Immortal behind you? Then we must be cautious. I wonder what kind of person this is, and how old he is..." As soon as he said this, Xuan Yue realized that he had said the wrong thing and quickly stopped talking.

Zhang Sheng smiled enigmatically and waved his hand, releasing an image. The image consisted of only two frames: one showing a display shelf containing antique items, and the other showing a small sword that had been replaced with a jade toad on the central shelf.

Then Zhang Shengfang said, "Master is bound to be a little biased sometimes. Ancestor, you are at a different level, so you should be able to treat everyone equally, right?"

True Monarch Xuan Yue knew his disciple well. Upon closer inspection, he recognized the arrangement as that in the Burning Sea Chamber. After another glance, he understood the whole story and immediately felt somewhat embarrassed. He quickly said, "Don't worry, I will not show any favoritism!"

"That's good. The time is about right, we should head over."

Xuan Yue's eyes flashed with a sharp light again as she asked, "How did you know the time had come? Why was I completely unaware? How do we get there, and where should I hide after we get there?"

Xuan Yue Zhenjun had too many questions, so Zhang Sheng could only answer them one by one: "My bond with Yuan'er is too deep, and our karma is inseparable. I have now cultivated the Sword Heart Clarity and my Dharma Form has the ability to communicate with the profound. Occasionally, I have a sudden urge. So I know that now is the perfect time."

Xuan Yue asked no more questions and disappeared with Zhang Sheng.

At this moment, Wei Yuan was in the Qingming Study, with most of his mind focused on the future relationship with the Zhao Kingdom, and a small part of his mind on instructing the Sixth Princess on the Wild Roar.

The Sixth Princess was indeed of the bloodline of a true immortal, with extraordinary talent. In just a few days, she actually mastered the first sound, and her physical strength increased dramatically.

However, she still appears slender yet fleshy, and feels soft and white to the touch. Only when cut with a knife does her physical enhancement become apparent, and ordinary magic swords can hardly cut through her skin.

Despite his reluctance, Wei Yuan has decided to teach her the second tone of the Wild Roar. At this rate, his foundation will soon be completely depleted. If he has nothing left to teach, losing face is a far greater loss than losing his integrity.

The second note primarily affects the liver and is of paramount importance. Wei Yuan imparted the secret and then demonstrated it first, before letting the Sixth Princess try it.

Sixth Princess: Ah!
Wei Yuan sighed and demonstrated again: Roar!

Sixth Princess: Ah~
Wei Yuan sighed helplessly, "That's completely wrong! Don't move."

Then Wei Yuan came up behind her, placed his hand under her ribs, and slowly pressed inward, saying, "Can you feel it? Concentrate your mind here, and make your voice deep and long, but without any inflection..."

Sixth Princess: Hmm, ah~~
Wei Yuan was utterly helpless. Every time he taught, there were always unexpected situations, but once he adjusted, he could learn it in a day. He increased the pressure on his hands, about to give detailed instructions, when he suddenly felt a breeze behind him.

Slightly cool.

　P.S.: Too busy with work today, no scrolling.

　　
　
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