"Ancestor, a reception banquet has been prepared for you within the temple! The Observatory Masters from various temples inside and outside Fengyang County have all arrived. Upon hearing that you are entering Fengyang County, they have prepared generous gifts and have come to listen to your teachings!"
Ancestor Dongming slightly frowned.
Seeing this, Yuhe Daoist quickly added.
"As for the many records about Phoenix Nest Mountain that the Ancestor wants, the temple has also prepared them. The Ancestor can peruse them at will!"
Seeing Yuhe Daoist's thorough preparations, Ancestor Dongming found it difficult to refuse this clever junior.
"Lead the way then!"
Hearing this, Yuhe Daoist was overjoyed.
He waved his hand slightly, and immediately a group of graceful and beautiful maidens appeared gracefully before the temple, their bodies light and their waists like flowing silk. Though their makeup was light, they were soul-hooking and spirit-capturing.
Ancestor Dongming glanced at this scene and gave Yuhe Daoist a slight snort, not blaming him, and then stepped into the majestic temple amidst Yuhe Daoist's flattery.
...
In Phoenix Nest Mountain, at this moment, as the Mountain God, the Feng Ling Ghost King also vaguely sensed something amiss, as the Divine Realm of the Mountain God silently began to activate.
"Mountain God Divine Office?"
On the ridges, Zhang Jian felt a heavy pressure around him, as if something had come between him and the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Mechanism, filtering out some of the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Mechanism.
The amount of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Mechanism he could attract decreased.
Zhang Jian adapted slightly, then continued to swiftly advance towards the depths of Phoenix Nest Mountain.
Before long, he arrived in front of a canyon.
This was the place Bai Niao'Er had guided him to, the resting place of the Feng Ling Ghost King.
The Feng Ling Ghost King's abode was inside a cave deep in the canyon.
The closer to the center of the Divine Realm, the thicker the invisible resentment Zhang Jian sensed in the surroundings, and if it weren't for the Purifying Heart Talisman given by Bai Xianyin, he feared he would be severely affected.
"Caw!"
As he approached, the phoenix cries from the depths of the canyon grew louder, the demonic sound piercing his ears, and Zhang Jian could only grit his teeth and endure.
Bai Xianyin, on the other hand, smiled sweetly, this little girl, unaware of her own Dao practice level, glanced towards the canyon's cliff. At that moment, a milky white halo was faintly glowing on the cliff, resonating with countless runes around it, forming a special barrier, sealing both inside and outside.
She slightly extended a hand, and a faint golden light flew from the void to block her palm.
Zhang Jian, seeing this, also extended a hand, only to find his palm touching a layer of golden light, with countless golden runes faintly circulating within, a mysterious power keeping him outside.
"What a strange power?"
Looking at this scene, Zhang Jian couldn't help showing a look of surprise.
Bai Xianyin nodded and said, "Young Master, this Forbidden Array is centered on the Half Jade Saint Scroll in the canyon center, forming a very powerful Forbidden Array, but its power has weakened significantly since its heyday, not even a tenth remains, and it can no longer trap the Feng Ling Ghost King, you could say it is nearing failure!"
Zhang Jian nodded.
But he still glanced at the canyon center, at the Jade Saint Scroll emitting an aura of grand light!
The Yu Saint was a sage of the Confucianism from the East Suspended Divine Continent a thousand years ago, writing and teaching throughout his life, leaving countless myths and legends in Confucianism.
Now it indeed appears very mystical.
A half-written scroll could suppress the Feng Ling Ghost King for centuries.
Zhang Jian stood before this golden barrier, his gaze fluctuating slightly, and he thought for a moment before taking out the Dragon Roar Sword from his hand.
Concentrating on the golden barrier, the Dragon Roar Sword in his hand transformed into a golden sword light and slashed upon the light screen, which merely rippled slightly, but remained impressively steadfast.
Countless golden runes flowed, a mysterious power linked layer upon layer, very troublesome indeed.
However, Zhang Jian felt that unlocking it was actually not very difficult.
Bai Xianyin, seeing this, laughed, "Young Master, no need for such trouble, let me open this array for you, seize the chance to rush in!"
As she spoke, Bai Xianyin's expression became abruptly solemn, and a series of spells began to flow from her hand, magical power brightening around her. In an instant, a Broken Blade appeared in her hand, slicing through the Forbidden Array before them like cutting through tofu.
Countless golden runes were severed under the sharp blade.
"This..."
Watching this, Zhang Jian was shocked.
But in an instant, he seized the opportunity, transforming into a breeze, passing through the gap.
Bai Xianyin seized the moment, her figure crouched and then turned into a stream of light, quickly passing through the gap.
Following Zhang Jian, they finally reached the cave at the bottom of the canyon.
Seeing this, Zhang Jian couldn't help but ask.
"Xianyin, where did the Broken Blade in your hand come from earlier, to cut through such a large Forbidden Array, allowing us to enter with ease?!"
Curiosity shone in Zhang Jian's eyes!
He didn't think the Broken Blade looked particularly divine, nor like a High-Tier Dharma Artifact!
Bai Xianyin shook her head and said, "Young Master, the reason I could cut through that Forbidden Array wasn't because of the Broken Blade itself, though it is slightly sharp, but mainly because that Forbidden Array was already being eroded by the resentment of the Feng Ling Ghost King, weak on the inside. Finding a weak point was not that difficult!"
"Young Master has likely not systematically comprehended the Rune Grand Understanding to recognize the wonder of runes. If you understood the wonder of runes, seeing through the flaws wouldn't be an issue!"
"Actually, this entire Forbidden Array isn't all that advanced, if you master the wonder of runes, unraveling it isn't difficult. The one who set up the array took advantage of the Feng Ling Ghost King's unfamiliarity with this unique language..."
Bai Xianyin giggled.
Knowledge is indeed power!
From the bottom of his heart, Zhang Jian felt such a realization.
Meanwhile, within the mountain's heart, the Feng Ling Ghost King seemed to have heard Bai Xianyin's commentary and, feeling both angry and ashamed, a mass of dense black flames suddenly surged out, sweeping towards Zhang Jian overwhelmingly.
"Die!"
"Getting angry is useless!"
Bai Xianyin at this moment seemed to become quite sharp-tongued, and she gently stood guard at the cave entrance, with a streak of sharp white energy spinning out from her hand, instantly cleaving apart the black flame above.
Meanwhile, countless streams of white energy swirled around her, instantly becoming like a terrifying sharp blade, rushing straight into the cave, slashing through the manifesting black flames.
Zhang Jian similarly drew his sword, the sword light dazzling, as the two advanced together!
They quickly reached the depths!
Surprisingly smooth!
The two moved at an incredible pace, arriving at a crevice in moments.
Bai Xianyin had already rushed down first, and Zhang Jian thought for a moment before letting his figure fall in as well.
Within the gap, Zhang Jian finally saw the Feng Ling Ghost King he had confronted before.
With just one look, his eyes revealed subtlety.
At the moment, the state of the Feng Ling Ghost King seemed less than optimal.
His body was engulfed in a layer of intense golden light, surrounded by a layer of black flame, and he had transformed into a giant black phoenix lying on the ground, seemingly at his last gasp.
He was indeed correct.
That Stone Mirror had nearly driven the notorious Feng Ling Ghost King into a corner.
Now he was on the brink of death.
He appeared rather pathetic.