Daoist Competition
Chapter 60 - 30 Yin Yang Shell King Who Will Own Xuanzhu (Part 2)

Chapter 60: Chapter 30 Yin Yang Shell King Who Will Own Xuanzhu (Part 2)

"So, that Yin Shell must have escaped from the Yingyun Shell Field." Cautiously hiding his body behind the cave wall, Zhang Yan pondered the sequence of events, "Du Bo coming here is likely related to assisting Du You in Opening Meridians."

"Fellow Daoist, what do you plan to do?" Luo Xiao’s beautiful eyes drifted toward Zhang Yan, "I observed that man earlier; he is a cultivator at the Third Realm of the Xuan Guang Stage, someone who has already grasped the technique of ’Xuan Guang Penetrating Objects.’ His cultivation is no less than Ning Chongxuan’s. With him here, the Xuanzhu is surely destined to fall into his hands. Fellow Daoist Zhang, you have no chance of victory. If you take my advice, you’d better retreat."

"Retreat?" Zhang Yan shook his head resolutely, and his face hardened with determination. "This item—I am determined to obtain it!"

Luo Xiao furrowed her brows slightly and sighed, "If I were in peak condition, I might perhaps stand a chance against Du Bo in a battle. But now..." She shook her head, revealing her lack of confidence.

"Why resort to brute force? Have you not heard of the standoff between the snipe and the clam?" Zhang Yan pointed downward with his finger, his expression devoid of fear. "The Yin-Yang Shell Kings are both here. To protect the Xuanzhu, they will undoubtedly fight to their deaths. Although Du Bo is strong, taking them down won’t be easy. This is our opportunity!"

Luo Xiao countered, "The Shell Kings may possess spiritual nature, but their intelligence is still undeveloped—they are nothing more than demonic creatures. With his skills, that man only needs to employ a few tactics to kill them. What you’re suggesting is mere wishful thinking!"

Zhang Yan, however, smiled confidently and said with certainty, "Du Bo cannot kill them."

"Why?" A trace of curiosity flashed in Luo Xiao’s beautiful eyes.

Zhang Yan patted the cave wall with a knowing smile and said, "Luo Daoist, have you perhaps forgotten? This shell field originally belonged to the Mingcang Sect. If the Shell Kings perish, how can the field remain intact? Du Bo will certainly not dare to kill them outright; he can only attempt to capture them alive. But doing so is even harder than slaying them."

Luo Xiao suddenly understood and nodded her head. "You are correct. Given this, we may indeed stand a chance!"

Zhang Yan’s gaze swept past the two Shell Kings, landing upon the cave behind them. He thought to himself, "A great opportunity lies before me; how can I retreat now? Though danger lurks ahead, if I don’t try, how could I ever be satisfied?"

For him, as long as a sliver of success remained possible, abandoning was never an option.

Fixing his gaze on the two Shell Kings below, whose crystalline forms looked as though they were carved from crystal jade, he suddenly turned and asked, "Fellow Daoist, you must be familiar with the Shell King’s defensive strategies?"

"Familiar might not be the word—a passing knowledge, perhaps."

Zhang Yan cupped his hands respectfully. "I would greatly appreciate those insights."

Luo Xiao nodded, asking no questions, and began describing everything she knew. At this moment, she was curious to see how Zhang Yan would claim the Xuanzhu.

Zhang Yan closed his eyes in contemplation. After some time, he reopened them, and a barely discernible glint flickered deep within his gaze.

From Luo Xiao’s account of the Shell Kings’ defensive strategies, he identified an optimal moment to act—a chance to exploit. It was down to whether he could seize that fleeting moment.

Elsewhere in the cave, Du Bo returned with a face full of delight. Sharing the situation regarding the two Shell Kings, Du You couldn’t help but burst into excited praise.

"Heed my words: the Shell Kings will fight with all their might to nurture their offspring. We must exert our full effort but beware—they belong to the Sect Leader. Do not harm them; merely subdue them!"

Du Bo issued these instructions to the group before turning and leading them into the cave.

The already uneasy Shell Kings immediately sensed danger. Their shell wings spread wide, seemingly ready to take flight.

Inside the cave, the Shell Kings relied on their True Dew Strong Silk to amplify their strength tenfold. Yet outside the cave, their power was halved. During the offspring’s gestation, disrupting the Earth Vein Essence that nourishes the offspring would compromise the process. Thus, they kept to the exterior.

Unruffled, Du Bo advanced steadily, extending his arms to unleash a streak of shimmering blue light. A "swish" enveloped the Shell Kings, immobilizing them completely. Following the prior plan, ten Powerful Warriors and two Ming Qi Stage disciples rushed forward, encircling the Yin-Yang Shell Kings to tightly seize them.

Delighted, Du You wasted no time and dashed eagerly toward the cave mansion ahead.

The two agitated Shell Kings emitted high-pitched cries and struggled fiercely against their restraints. The blue Xuan Guang began to falter under their resistance.

A tremendous force erupted, throwing more than ten Powerful Warriors into disarray, tumbling like rolling gourds. Although the two Ming Qi Stage disciples maintained their grip, their bodies were shaken forcefully, causing their Inner Qi to churn turbulently.

Du Bo’s brows furrowed as he roared, and the Xuan Guang emitted the sound of flowing water. The blue hues intensified, thickening like ocean waves, and suppressed the Shell Kings firmly against the ground with two crisp "pops."

Seeing Du You only steps away from the cave mansion, the shell-like gill structures on the Shell Kings’ outer shells started faintly quivering.

A strange, indescribable sound wave radiated outward. The faces of the two Ming Qi Stage disciples instantly paled, their bodies devoid of strength. The ten Powerful Warriors staggered unsteadily, overcome by dizziness and nausea. Immobilized by the sound, their feet felt rooted.

As for Du You, he collapsed flat on the ground with a heavy "thud." Although his consciousness remained intact, his body seemed disconnected, unable to move an inch.

"The Spiritual Shell Marvelous Sound?"

Du Bo, recognizing the situation, took out an elixir pill from his belongings, chewed it, and swallowed it whole. Shortly thereafter, the blue color of his Xuan Guang deepened into darker shades, gaining density that seemed almost tangible. Veins bulged on his forehead, his face flushed with blood—the blue and red hues mingled to form a purple sheen.

He shouted, "Listen closely! Once I drag the Shell Kings into the depths of the cave, act swiftly to seal their escape routes."

Turning to the immobilized Du You, he reassured, "Do not fear, my dear nephew. This marvelous sound can only incapacitate and not harm. Its influence spans merely thirty or forty meters. Once I’ve moved the Shell Kings far away, seize the opportunity to swallow the Xuanzhu immediately!"

Following his words, he took a step back, allowing two bands of blue light to transform into gigantic hands. These phantom hands gripped the Shell Kings and slowly dragged them along with him.

Observing from above, Luo Xiao couldn’t help but marvel, "How formidable—this man’s ability to suppress enemies with Xuan Guang while speaking clearly reveals his mastery of the ’Absorb Micro’ technique. He’s on the verge of stepping into the Hua Dan Realm. Human cultivators are truly tenfold more advanced in cultivation than us demons."

She glanced at Zhang Yan once more. Among those she had encountered, his unwavering Dao Heart stood unparalleled. She wondered how far he could go in the future.

Meanwhile, Zhang Yan fixed his unblinking gaze below. As he observed the adversary’s movements, he felt his long-awaited opportunity was close at hand.

Du Bo’s forehead glistened with sweat, irrefutably burdened by the Shell Kings. Yet, his footsteps remained steady, inching backward like an ox plowing a field and dragging the two struggling kings toward his cave.

As Du Bo retreated into the depths—some twenty steps into the cave—the pressure on the ten Powerful Warriors and two Ming Qi Stage disciples noticeably eased. Wasting no time, they rushed in to block the Shell Kings’ escape routes.

Du Bo’s voice echoed from deep within the cave, "Nephew, why hesitate? Go now!"

Du You sensed the oppressive force lifting and struggled to his feet. Stumbling, he made his unsteady way toward the cave.

At this moment, Du You stood alone at the cave’s entrance. The others had entered the inner sanctum to suppress the Shell Kings. Luo Xiao and Zhang Yan exchanged glances, delight flickering in their eyes simultaneously.

Opportunity!

The pair immediately leaped and, in the blink of an eye, followed Du You into the cave. With everyone preoccupied with the Shell Kings, no one noticed them.

Du You broke through the True Dew-sealed cavern and raised his eyes to find the glowing Xuanzhu suspended beneath a stalactite, its silver light swirling and mesmerizing. Overjoyed, he rushed forward and grasped it with a shout, "Uncle Bo, I’ve retrieved the Xuanzhu!"

Distant voices faintly echoed from outside, "Good, good! Don’t waste the True Dew’s essence. Nephew, swallow the Xuanzhu quickly, then refine the True Dew to break through your Opening Meridians while I hold steady for three days. Ensure you dissipate its power within three days!"

Du You wasted no time and brought the Xuanzhu to his lips, ready to swallow it. Suddenly sensing something amiss, his hand reached toward his sleeve. Yet before he could act, a severe force struck the back of his head. His vision darkened, and he collapsed.

The Xuanzhu slipped from his hand, rolling down, only to be swiftly intercepted by Zhang Yan, who felt warmth coursing through him as he held it.

Luo Xiao exclaimed urgently, "Fellow Daoist Zhang, the Xuanzhu is in our hands! Let us retreat quickly."

Zhang Yan smiled faintly and replied, "Why retreat?"

He gazed at the luminous Xuanzhu in his hand and mused, "This place—guarded externally by a master at the Third Realm of the Xuan Guang Stage and containing True Dew, Xuanzhu, and elixir pills—is undoubtedly a perfect site for Opening Meridians."

"Do you mean..."

Zhang Yan gestured toward the unconscious Du You. "As long as he remains here, Du Bo won’t dare release the Shell Kings. He said he could hold out for three days. Why not let him endure for a few more days and temper his patience?"

Luo Xiao hesitated. "Your plan sounds ideal, but what if Du Bo grows suspicious or sends someone to inspect? Wouldn’t that spell disaster?"

"For the first three days, it should be fine. Plus, with Du You in hand, we can coerce him into deceiving Du Bo. If he dares resist, we kill and leave—it’s not too late to escape then."

Zhang Yan had already calculated every step. With Du You in his grasp, he held a valuable pawn—one he wouldn’t waste.

Luo Xiao thought it over and found the plan feasible. "If that’s the case, Fellow Daoist Zhang, quickly swallow the Xuanzhu and begin refining it. I shall guard you."

Zhang Yan nodded. "I’ll trouble you then, Luo Daoist."

Without hesitation, he opened his mouth and swallowed the Xuanzhu whole.

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