Chapter 55

Zhang Yan walked out of the railing and saw a streak of crimson light trailing behind, clearly a cultivator of the Xuan Guang realm. Occasionally, a bit of golden light would emerge from the red glow, repeatedly colliding with the tower's restrictions. It was evident that it was a high-quality magical treasure. In just a few strikes, the tower's protective light dimmed slightly. At this rate, the restrictions would completely collapse in less than two hours.

Zhang Yan sneered and said, "I was planning to let Luo Xiao set up some defenses, but since you've come to me, I can't be blamed." He waved a talisman and steered the tower toward the direction he sensed, completely ignoring the person's actions.

If someone maintained the tower's restrictions, even if the opponent had a magical treasure, they wouldn't be able to do much. However, Zhang Yan was afraid that if this person couldn't break the restrictions, they would return with reinforcements. In that case, he might not be able to hold them off.

Dealing with one person was better than dealing with a group, so he just trailed this person, allowing the restrictions to be stripped layer by layer without taking any action.

To cultivators, the tower was clearly visible from dozens of miles away. He Fang, as he gradually approached, noticed a change in the tower's direction and suspected that something was wrong, so he hurried over.

However, while flying, he couldn't speak, so he used the Heart-Crushing Hammer to test. Seeing that the tower not only didn't stop but continued to fly elsewhere, he became even more convinced of his initial judgment.

Since the tower contained Su Yihong's younger brother, and this was the first "important task" Su Yihong had given him, he didn't want to mess it up. In a hurry, he didn't hold back and used all his strength to drive the hammer to strike the tower's top, where the Qi-gathering gourd was located. If the gourd was damaged, the tower's restrictions would be half gone.

Zhang Yan, however, calmly returned to the tower. He first searched through the Qiankun sleeve, found many items, and casually put them away. He then searched the headless body of Su Yi'ang and soon held a round jade pendant in his hand.

He thought to himself, "Could this be the treasure that blocked the Ruyi Divine Dart and the Proclamation Pen just now?"

After a few glances, he noticed that the jade's light was dim, as if covered by a layer of gray mist. It was clear that the item had been damaged in the battle. Since the treasure's owner was dead, the original essence blood was gone. At this point, he suddenly thought of something, reached into his sleeve, and took out the bronze mirror. After a look, he nodded.

All magical treasures have their own spirit. After being refined with essence blood, most can be controlled with a bit of spiritual energy. This bronze mirror was clearly a recent acquisition by Su Yihong, who hadn't had time to refine it. Otherwise, today's battle wouldn't have been so easy.

At this moment, Zhang Yan glanced at a certain spot, smiled slightly, and casually took out a piece of jade from the Qiankun sleeve, throwing it on the ground. "Junior Brother Su, don't hide anymore. If you don't want to dissipate, come here to寄托元灵."

Not long after the words were spoken, a flickering and indistinct spirit emerged from the corner, approached the jade, and dove into it.

This was Su Yi'ang's spirit. Earlier, Zhang Yan had been too busy chasing Wu Zhen to completely destroy him. Now, he thought this person might still be useful.

Holding the jade in his hand, he looked at the tiny figure inside, which was identical to the original Su Yi'ang but now looked at him with great fear. Zhang Yan smiled and, holding the jade, walked to the tower's railing and pointed upward. "I have a question for you. Do you know who this person is? If you lie, I'll make sure you dissipate."

Su Yi'ang, without a physical body, would only last about seven to eight days if his spirit had no place to rest, let alone the fact that this person could erase him from existence at any time. Therefore, he answered honestly after just one glance. "I don't know this person well, but from his appearance, he looks somewhat like He Guo, a cultivator under my elder brother. He is likely He Fang, a cultivator of the first level of the Xuan Guang realm, though I don't know his current level."

Zhang Yan pointed to the golden light continuously striking the tower. "What is that treasure?"

Su Yi'ang replied, "That should be the Purple Lian Heart-Crushing Hammer, originally belonging to He Guo. It is specifically used to break through flying swords."

Zhang Yan looked at him and suddenly said, "If I use your spirit as leverage to demand that this person retreat, do you think he would agree?"

Su Yi'ang, hearing this, exclaimed in terror, "Absolutely not! Absolutely not!"

As if he had expected this, Zhang Yan smiled faintly. "Why?"

"He Fang would never make a decision on his own. He would return to report to my elder brother. Once my elder brother learns that my spirit still exists, he won't pity my situation but will worry about the Su family's secrets being leaked. He will surely find a way to kill me. Moreover, according to our clan's rules, I have caused a major issue, which would result in my spirit dissipating."

Su Yi'ang bowed repeatedly in the jade, pleading, "Now I am just a remnant spirit. I hope Senior Brother will spare me. I will answer any questions you have truthfully."

Although his cultivation was lacking, he was clear-headed and understood the situation. If it were someone else, they would have eagerly claimed their value. Moreover, he didn't think Zhang Yan would let him go, which was a delusion.

Zhang Yan laughed loudly. "So, if I die, you won't live either?"

Su Yi'ang thought for a moment and said dejectedly, "That's right."

Zhang Yan nodded and changed the subject. "What is that jade pendant you have?"

Su Yi'ang quickly answered, "That is the 'Fate-Stabilizing Jade Guai,' a gift from my elder brother. It can block three attacks from magical treasures. After three uses, it needs to be refined with essence blood for eighty-one days to be used again."

Zhang Yan "hmm"ed and fell silent.

After a while, Su Yi'ang secretly glanced at Zhang Yan and cautiously said, "There is one thing I hope Senior Brother will consider."

Zhang Yan looked at him and said, "Speak."

Su Yi'ang hesitated over his words, adopting an extremely humble attitude. "Although He Fang is still following us, if he suddenly decides to return and call my elder brother, it will be a dangerous situation for Senior Brother."

He felt that he needed to be useful to Zhang Yan to show his value and avoid being eliminated after being used.

Zhang Yan agreed. "Indeed, this must be prevented. However, I can test his intentions and then make a decision."

Su Yi'ang looked surprised. "Oh, how will Senior Brother test him?"

Zhang Yan smiled. "Watch my methods."

He walked to the bottom of the tower, waved a talisman, and the seventh layer of restrictions instantly dissipated. He took out a jade pendant from his sleeve and threw it out.

He Fang was trying to break the restrictions. Seeing that one of the restrictions had opened, he paused, saw an unfamiliar cultivator standing there, and noticed something being thrown out. He quickly reacted, using the Heart-Crushing Hammer to strike.

Zhang Yan waved his hand, reactivating the restrictions. The tower shook, but he was unharmed.

He Fang was puzzled, unsure what the other person had risked to throw out. After hesitating, he used his spiritual light to retrieve the object, only to find it was a useless piece of jade. He frowned, threw it away, and followed again.

Before he could get close again, the restriction opened once more. Zhang Yan smiled at him and threw another object down.

He Fang was suspicious. What was that? Was the person just toying with him? He hesitated, then decided to turn back and catch the object. When he saw it was another useless piece of jade, he felt a surge of anger, wanting to tear the other person apart.

After a while, Zhang Yan kept throwing things down. He Fang thought, "In human military strategy, it is said, 'If it seems real, it is fake; if it seems fake, it is real.' You must have a purpose. I must see what you're doing!"

So, every time, he turned back to see what Zhang Yan had thrown, not missing a single one.

After about ten times, Zhang Yan returned to the tower and said, "I now know He Fang's character. He is suspicious, lacks strategy, and is stubborn. He won't give up until he hits a wall. Therefore, we don't need to worry."

Su Yi'ang, seeing Zhang Yan's baiting method, was impressed and became even more ingratiating.

Zhang Yan looked at him and said, "Junior Brother Su, I have a method to eliminate this person. If you are willing to help me, I will choose a good physical body for you in the future. What do you think?"

Su Yi'ang replied without hesitation, "I am willing to help Senior Brother!" He understood that, regardless of Zhang Yan's promise, he was now at the mercy of the other person. Negotiating would only anger him, and only cooperation offered a chance of survival.

"Good. I will tell you what to do. You will... " Zhang Yan whispered a few words.

Su Yi'ang considered it and found that although the risk was high, the success rate was also high, and he had no choice but to comply. He gritted his teeth and bowed, saying, "I am willing to follow Senior Brother's instructions."

After two hours of continuous attacks, the tower's restrictions could no longer hold and gradually dissipated.

He Fang was delighted and struck again with the Heart-Crushing Hammer. With a loud "boom," the tower, now unprotected, crumbled, and debris fell from the sky.

Zhang Yan, however, remained calm, floating down slowly.

He Fang, after a night of travel and two hours of continuous attacks, was exhausted. Recognizing Zhang Yan as the one who had toyed with him, he was furious and shouted, "Youngster, prepare to die!"

Seeing the golden light coming toward him, Zhang Yan threw something and shouted, "This is Su Yi'ang's spirit. Brother He, please take good care of it."

From the jade, Su Yi'ang cried, "Senior Brother He, save me!"

He Fang was startled and quickly used a spell to recall his treasure. However, it wasn't easy. He couldn't bear the responsibility of destroying Su Yi'ang's spirit. In a panic, he let out a cry, and his spiritual light vibrated, emitting a red glow that caught the falling hammer. It was as if he had struck himself, and he spat out a mouthful of blood, his eyes turning red.

Seeing this, Zhang Yan's eyes flashed, and he threw the Ruyi Divine Dart. A green light flew out.

He Fang felt a chill and recognized the power of the dart. He hurriedly used his spiritual light to block it, and red light surged, barely stopping the dart.

Before he could recover, the light above seemed to be blocked. He looked up and exclaimed, "The Soul-Taming Inkstone?"

He knew the power of this inkstone and, in a panic, gathered his spiritual light and struck upward with both fists. With a "bang," he managed to push the inkstone back.

Just as he was fully engaged, two black needle-like lights silently pierced through his back. His face froze, his eyes widened, and a beautiful face flashed before his eyes. A black spiritual light wrapped around his body, taking away the lower half of his torso, and blood and organs scattered from the sky.

He opened his mouth, as if to say something, but the black spiritual light didn't let him go, coiling around him like a snake, squeezing and grinding, completely destroying the remaining flesh and spirit.

A delicate hand caught the Heart-Crushing Hammer, and a beautiful woman stood on a black cloud, her cheeks flushed and eyes filled with resentment. She said to Zhang Yan, "My lord, you call me when you need me and dismiss me when you don't. I fear I will never be free from the essence blood oath."

Zhang Yan laughed loudly. "Luo Daoist, have you heard of 'one person attaining the Dao, and all the chickens and dogs ascending to heaven'? If I attain the Dao in the future, I will not let you down."

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