Creation of the Universe

Chapter 143 The Past

Tieya took advantage of Shen Zhan's youth and ignorance, and thought that the latter would honestly hand over what he wanted, but he did not expect it to be so different from his expectations.

Seeing that Shen Zhan ignored him, he smiled sinisterly, "It's fine if you don't want to hand it over. I'll give you one night to think about it. When I come again tomorrow morning, you'd better give me a satisfactory answer.

You must remember, this is Zhenwu Mountain, your life and death are not in your own hands, understand?"

Shen Zhan retorted sarcastically, "When did you ever have the final say in Zhenwu Mountain? We'll see."

Tieya snorted coldly, and before leaving, he instructed his fellow apprentices, "Arrange a few trusted disciples to guard the cave entrance. Even though this guy can't get out, we need to prevent others from coming and causing trouble."

"Okay, don't worry, I'll make the arrangements."

Shen Zhan was trapped in the cave and could not escape for the time being, but he was not overly worried about it. After all, even if it dragged on like this, Tieya would be more anxious than himself.

After all, he was a living person, but he disappeared in Zhenwu Mountain like that. I don't believe that other people would turn a blind eye to this matter. What's more, what Tieya did today was obviously done behind the back of the leader Xu Qingzhao.

Things will always be exposed eventually. Shen Zhan must keep calm now. Even if he tried his best to rush out of the cave, Tieya and others would be able to take advantage of the situation and deal with him. This is not a wise decision.

After making up his mind, Shen Zhan put down the Taoist boy's body and walked deeper into the Dragon Bone Cave.

Just now he just wanted to finish the job as quickly as possible and didn't intend to ask about the secrets of the Xuanzong forbidden area. However, now he had to satisfy his curiosity. Anyway, he was trapped here with nothing to do, and the secrets hidden here have always been remembered by the world, so he was naturally very curious.

Shen Zhan once again came to the place where the two afterimages were fighting. One of them was a disciple of Shangxuan Sect, and most likely had a high status. The other was from the Demon Sect, and his strength was also not to be underestimated.

Judging from this situation, it is very likely that the real bodies of the two people fought to exhaustion here, and both died, perishing together. The spiritual power left behind at the moment of their death turned into residual images and continued to fight until now.

Although this was Shen Zhan's guess, it was very likely a fact that had happened here in the past. Shen Zhan sat down cross-legged and watched carefully the exchanges of attacks between the two.

He suddenly realized that the two afterimages were using the supreme skills of their sect. Even if he just glanced at them casually, he felt that he benefited from it.

"These two should be the best in their respective sects. It's a pity that they died here."

Shen Zhan couldn't help but sigh.

This reminded him of the past event that Xu Qingzhao had mentioned, when the Demon Sect launched a large-scale attack on Zhenwu Mountain. So what was their purpose at that time?

Perhaps it was for this real dragon burial cave.

Shen Zhan felt that he had smoothly pieced together all the clues in his mind. After that incident, Shang Xuanzong kept it secret in order to downplay the existence of the Dragon Bone Cave and prevent the world from coveting it.

"Tieya, I finally figured out your purpose. Unfortunately, you won't be able to get what you want."

Shen Zhan took out the thing he found from the Taoist boy. It was actually a tooth, a dragon tooth sharp enough to be used as a short blade!

The surface of the dragon tooth is covered with a layer of crystal clear crystals. When you touch it, you can still feel the residual power. This power is very similar to the spiritual power in the residual image of the demon sect figure in front of you.

"Ok?"

"There seems to be something hidden inside..."

Shen Zhan held the dragon fang in his hand, trying to use his own spiritual power to draw out the power hidden within. As a result, he accidentally discovered a truth left by his predecessors...

The next day, he went to Xuanzong's Deacon Hall.

Tieya was sitting in the main seat in the main hall. He had just finished presiding over the agenda of many affairs in the sect. After the disciples left, the young Taoist priest beside him offered him a pot of fragrant tea for him to taste.

"Well, the tea trees on the southern foothills always grow better than those on the east side. These teas are truly the best in the world."

He closed his eyes, took a sip, and then exclaimed in admiration.

"Master, every year after the tea is harvested and dried and roasted, I will select the best quality tea for you to keep. I will send the second-best quality tea to the headmaster, and the rest will be distributed to the other uncles and brothers."

The little Taoist priest chuckled, with anticipation in his eyes.

Tieya blamed him, "You always use these little thoughts on useless things. If you were this attentive when practicing, would you still be stuck in the Spirit Breaking Realm and unable to make any progress?"

"That's what the master taught me."

The young Taoist priest shrank his head and admitted his mistake honestly.

Then, Tieya changed the subject and praised him, "However, considering your filial piety, I will reward you with a few more Qi Gathering Pills to help you break through soon."

"Thank you Master!"

Tieya is in charge of the inner sect stewards' hall of Shangxuan Sect. In terms of seniority and power within the sect, he is the only candidate second only to the sect leader. Naturally, he would not think there is anything wrong with such favoritism. The more disciples in the sect curry favor with him, the more useful he feels.

After enjoying the finest tea, it was almost time, so Tieya prepared to go out to the back mountain to see if Shen Zhan was willing to obey after calming down overnight.

He had just stood up from his seat when he heard a loud noise outside and someone humming, which made people curious.

"Who's making the noise outside? Go over and take a look!"

The young Taoist priest took small steps and pushed the door open, but was hit head-on by a dark shadow, and fell back several steps.

Tieya looked closely and found that it was another disciple who crashed into the little Taoist's arms. The latter flew in sideways and was now lying motionless on the ground.

"Who dares to cause trouble in the Deacon Hall?"

Tieya shouted loudly and was about to step out of the door, but suddenly the surroundings were filled with evil spirits, the sky was dark, and he was stunned for a moment.

"Why is there such a strong demonic aura on Zhenwu Mountain?"

A woman's voice sternly demanded, "Where is Shen Zhan? If you don't hand him over, I will raze your Deacon Hall to the ground today."

Tieya then realized that it was the fox demon that Shen Zhan brought with him when he went up the mountain that was causing trouble. He immediately became so angry that his face turned ashen. At the same time, he summoned his sword, gathered his energy, and prepared to kill the fox demon on the spot.

"You bold monster! Do you think you can mess with Shangxuan Sect?"

As he stepped out of the courtyard, a slim, beautiful woman with long hair appeared in front of him, and under her feet was a disciple of Shangxuan Sect who had been knocked down.

"Shangxuan Sect, huh? Why would I ever take you seriously? Hand Shen Zhan over now if you know what's good for you, or you'll be the next one under my feet!"