Chapter 90

In the inner pavilion of the Dragon Tooth Flying Boat, Zhang Yan, Xie Zongyuan, and Liu Yu sat around a table made of withered vines and green roots. Although three white jade teacups were placed on the table, they were all empty.

Apart from the spiritual energy that moistened the chest and filled the lungs, there was no moving scenery here, only a sense of desolation.

Xie Zongyuan stood up, bowed to the two, and said apologetically, "This place is simple, and I cannot properly entertain the two senior brothers."

Zhang Yan smiled and said, "Senior brother, what are you talking about? Finding joy in hardship has its own unique charm. Moreover, we are on Senior Brother's Dragon Tooth Flying Boat, so we don't have to worry about unwelcome guests. What more could we ask for?"

Liu Tao laughed from the side, "Senior Brother Xie's Dragon Tooth Flying Boat has done great service these past few days. We have escaped many times thanks to this boat."

"This boat was a gift from my uncle..." Xie Zongyuan sighed, regretfully saying, "I originally planned to return to my clan as a Xuan Guang cultivator, but I never expected so many incidents to arise."

In the Ming沧 Sect, there was a rule that Xuan Guang cultivators could ride the Dragon Tooth Flying Boat. The boat's flying speed was comparable to that of a Xuan Guang cultivator, so for the past ten days, Xie Zongyuan and his companions relied on this boat to evade Li Weide's pursuit.

The last time they were arranged to lure Li Weide away was because they had this flying boat. Even if they couldn't fight, they could still run away.

Liu Tao glanced at Zhang Yan and sighed, "Senior Brother Zhang has great fortune. After forming the Xuan Guang seed, he will be able to enter the Xuan Guang realm in just a year or so."

Zhang Yan knew that Liu Tao was indirectly inquiring about his whereabouts these past few days. He smiled slightly and said, "When I descended into the sea eye, I was pursued by two Blood Soul Sect disciples and was forced to hide in a secluded cave. Unexpectedly, it turned out to be a good place. I buried myself in cultivation for a few days and emerged with the Xuan Guang seed. It was quite a stroke of luck."

Xie Zongyuan clapped his hands and laughed loudly, "How can it be luck? Clearly, it's Senior Brother's good fortune, which others can only envy."

Liu Tao nodded but did not believe it was just a matter of "good fortune."

In the past few days, they had been hiding and fleeing from the Blood Soul Sect disciples. Although the demonic academy was rich in spiritual energy and they had the Dragon Tooth Flying Boat, they were always on edge and could not truly settle down to cultivate.

Zhang Yan, being alone, could do this, showing that his mental fortitude was far superior to theirs. No wonder he became a true disciple. Liu Tao could not help but admit his inferiority.

"Senior Brother Zhang, what are our chances of winning in the battle on the 15th?" Among the three, Zhang Yan had the highest cultivation, so Xie Zongyuan wanted to hear his opinion.

Liu Tao also looked over, showing a listening expression.

Zhang Yan pondered for a moment and slowly said, "Eight out of ten."

Xie Zongyuan was surprised, "That high?"

Zhang Yan smiled, "It's not that I'm talking nonsense. As long as one of us can break through, we win this battle."

Xie Zongyuan was taken aback, then his face showed a thoughtful expression.

Liu Tao's eyes flickered, and he said solemnly, "That's right. The reason the Blood Soul Sect disciples want to kill us is to cover up the news of the demonic academy. If one of us gets out, their pursuit will become meaningless."

Zhang Yan nodded, "Senior Brother Liu is right. Once the sect learns of this news, they will send highly cultivated cultivators here. If the Blood Soul Sect cultivators still linger, their fate can be foreseen."

Xie Zongyuan agreed, "That makes sense. But according to Senior Brother Zhang, who among us should go out?"

Zhang Yan looked at them and smiled faintly, "This is not for me to decide. If everyone wants to go out, then no one can. But if we agree in advance to do our best to send one to three people out, there's still some hope. Moreover, this is not something we can decide alone. Without Senior Brother Fang's Five Fire Divine Weapon Circle leading the way, who can be sure they can get out?"

Xie Zongyuan thought for a moment and said solemnly, "That's true. This matter is difficult for us to decide. We need to find Senior Brother Fang to discuss it. We shouldn't delay. I'll go find him now."

Just as he was about to get up, Liu Tao pressed him down and said, "Senior Brother Xie, stay here. I'll go call them."

After Liu Tao left, it didn't take long to bring Fang Zhen and the others. Not only that, he also called Cheng An, Lady Chen, and others. Including Zhang Yan and the others, there were now ten people sitting here.

After everyone was seated, Xie Zongyuan repeated what Zhang Yan had said.

After he finished, there was a silence. After all, everyone had their own selfish thoughts and did not want to be the one left behind.

Seeing the dull atmosphere, Liu Tao chuckled and said, "Everyone, there's no need to worry. Staying behind doesn't mean certain death. With the Dragon Tooth Flying Boat, we can just hide for a while. At most, in half a month, when the sea eye gate opens, the sect will surely send highly cultivated senior brothers to rescue us."

Although he said this, they were all in a dangerous situation and naturally wanted to get out.

Moreover, no one was foolish. Even if it wasn't the Xuan Guang cultivator, just the cultivator who could intimidate Fang Zhen with a single Blood Soul must be even more powerful. If he came, relying on the Dragon Tooth Flying Boat to escape would be a dream.

Fang Zhen sneered and turned to stare at Zhang Yan, saying in a strange voice, "Senior Brother Zhang, you are a true disciple. I assume you will be the first to go out?"

When Fang Zhen said this, although everyone already knew Zhang Yan's identity, their gazes were filled with strange looks.

In everyone's eyes, as a true disciple and the highest cultivator among them, Zhang Yan naturally had the qualifications to go out. However, who among them was truly willing?

Unexpectedly, Zhang Yan smiled faintly and replied, "Senior Brother Fang, why do you say that? I will not leave."

"What?"

Everyone was surprised, even Fang Zhen was taken aback.

Zhang Yan looked at everyone and said solemnly, "As a true disciple, I usually enjoy the benefits in the sect. How can I abandon my fellow disciples in battle? There is no such principle in the world!"

His words were righteous, and for a moment, everyone looked at him with a mix of shame, admiration, and ridicule.

However, Fang Ji felt a slight sting in his ears, feeling that Zhang Yan was secretly mocking him for retreating in the Little Wave Mountain. His face turned a bit ugly, but he couldn't react.

But who knew that Zhang Yan had already made up his mind not to leave until he achieved the Xuan Guang realm!

Moreover, with Han Ji's help, the Dantian cultivator wouldn't come here for at least a month. Even if the Xuan Guang cultivator pursued him relentlessly, he could find a hidden cave to hide in. He truly didn't believe that the demonic academy was so vast that the other party could find him.

At this moment, a soft sigh echoed in the room. Everyone looked over and saw Lady Chen frowning, saying softly, "I have been grateful for everyone's care these past few days. I came to the demonic academy to find my husband. Since I haven't found him yet, I will not leave."

Feng Ming, hearing this, felt a surge of blood in his heart and thought that staying behind was what a Ming沧 Sect disciple should do. Just as he was about to speak, Liu Tao coughed, "Actually, I think Senior Brother Xie should go out first."

Fang Zhen sneered, "Liu Tao, I remember you are from the Cold Spectrum. When did you become the vanguard of the Xie family?"

Liu Tao said solemnly, "I am speaking based on facts. I have my reasons, why does Senior Brother Fang mock me?"

Fang Zhen chuckled and leaned back, "Fine, I want to hear your reasons. Go ahead."

Xie Zongyuan also frowned, "Junior Brother Liu, is that appropriate?"

Liu Tao said seriously, "Senior Brother Xie, you are a Xie family disciple. Only you can go out and make us feel at ease. No one else can."

Xie Zongyuan was puzzled, "What do you mean?"

Liu Tao bowed to him, "As a Xie family disciple, after reporting the situation to the sect, even if the sect can't respond in time, you can also invite clan experts to rescue us."

Cheng An, who rarely spoke, suddenly said, "That makes sense."

He reached into his sleeve and handed over the token for the Sinking Incense Boat, saying solemnly, "Senior Brother Xie, here, our lives depend on you."

Xie Zongyuan did not rush to take it but looked at Fang Zhen, "Senior Brother Fang, what do you think?"

Fang Zhen "hmm"ed and said, "Senior Brother Xie, take it. Liu Tao's words make sense."

With his agreement, the others, even if unwilling, had to accept it.

"Alright!" Xie Zongyuan nodded and took the Sinking Incense Boat, looking around and said solemnly, "If I can leave the demonic academy, I will not let you down!"

Fang Zhen's eyes flickered, and he said with a sneer, "Just Senior Brother Xie leaving the demonic academy is not appropriate. In my opinion, Junior Brother Feng is a disciple of Elder Xun. He should also go. What do you think?"

"Senior Brother Fang, life..." Feng Ming was taken aback, then his face showed gratitude, "Senior Brother, you go first..."

Fang Zhen laughed and patted his shoulder, "I have the Five Fire Divine Weapon Circle. What do I have to fear? Go with peace of mind."

Zhang Yan looked at Fang Zhen meaningfully, smiled, and said, "Junior Brother Feng has outstanding talent and a bright future. He should not be easily lost here. I agree with this."

Xie Zongyuan glanced at Liu Tao, seeing that he had no objections, and said, "Then it's settled. In five days, we will act according to this plan!"

Seeing that there was nothing else, Fang Zhen and the others got up and left. Cheng An and Lady Chen also returned to their residences.

After the pavilion was left with Zhang Yan and the other two, Liu Tao said solemnly, "Fang Zhen agreed too easily. There must be a problem. This person is petty and has deep thoughts. He might play tricks. Senior Brothers, be very careful and vigilant."