Chapter 738 The Sect's Guardian
Zhou Zeyao's seemingly simple repair method left Chen Yang with a sense of unease.
However, having already agreed, Chen Yang felt compelled to give it a try.
Once they had made up their minds, the two immediately headed to the tea courtyard.
Chen Yanding had already left the tea courtyard, and only Cha Shan remained there.
Initially, after leaving the sect, Chen Yang had intended to take Cha Shan with him.
But considering that their exploration of the sect was not yet complete, Chen Yang felt it would be better to leave him to guard the place for a while longer.
Cha Shan hadn't expected Chen Yang and Zhou Zeyao to return so quickly. Counting the time, they hadn't been gone for very long.
"Why have you two come back?"
Cha Shan was genuinely happy about their arrival, as according to Chen Yang's earlier plan, he was supposed to be alone there for some more time.
Previously, Master Weng had accompanied him, and Cha Shan could pass the boring time. But now that Master Weng was gone, and he had fully awakened his consciousness, he was naturally unwilling to be confined to this mountain any longer.
When Chen Yang explained their plan, Cha Shan's eyes widened in disbelief. "Didn't you say before that that thing couldn't be touched?"
"If it really collapses, won't I lose my home! That's unacceptable!"
Chen Yang and Zhou Zeyao had never imagined that Cha Shan would be the one to stand in their way.
However, on second thought, it was indeed as Cha Shan said; that place was no different from his home!
If it were to collapse, it would indeed be rather inappropriate.
But thinking of the benefits involved, Zhou Zeyao gritted his teeth and said, "You say you're all alone, and guarding this place by yourself is meaningless. If it collapses, you can come with me."
"Although my tree tomb is a bit small, it's not significantly different from your space."
As Zhou Zeyao spoke, he noticed Chen Yang's disdainful gaze.
Chen Yang couldn't help but give a thumbs-up to Zhou Zeyao, who lied without blushing and without batting an eye.
Cha Shan looked at Zhou Zeyao as if he were an idiot, and after a long pause, he muttered, "You're not ignorant of how small your place is..."
Zhou Zeyao coughed awkwardly. Just as he was about to speak, Chen Yang interrupted them.
"Let's try it first. If any problems arise during the process, we'll stop immediately, how about that?"
Cha Shan didn't refuse Chen Yang's suggestion, but he added another condition.
"I don't want to stay here any longer. Take me with you."
Chen Yang smiled helplessly. "Didn't I tell you before? You were supposed to stay here for a while, and then I would take you away!"
What Chen Yang was most concerned about was Cha Shan's current state.
Cha Shan didn't have his own body, and no one knew if he could survive outside.
However, Cha Shan stood resolutely in front of them. "No, if you really want to go in, you must agree to my condition."
Before Chen Yang could speak, Zhou Zeyao agreed. "Alright, alright, whether it's successful or not, if you want to leave, I'll take you. Don't pressure Chen Yang. Chen Yang has caused a lot of trouble outside, and it wouldn't be safe for you to be by his side. It's better to be with me."
After speaking, Zhou Zeyao looked at Chen Yang and explained, "Having Cha Shan by my side will at least prevent Saint Moon Celestial Venerable from finding trouble with the Zhou family so quickly."
After considering the pros and cons, Chen Yang also agreed.
Indeed, as Zhou Zeyao had said, if Cha Shan were to leave with him, the dangers they would face in the future would increase exponentially.
Not only Saint Moon Celestial Venerable, but Chen Yang had encountered too many powerful martial artists. If Cha Shan's true identity were exposed, it would also cause considerable trouble.
With Cha Shan's matter settled, the three of them entered the sect together.
However, as they entered, Chen Yang felt a sense of desolation. Unlike the excitement he had felt the last time he entered, Chen Yang now observed the entire sect meticulously.
Although the entire sect still looked magnificent, everything was silent, as if all life had fallen into a slumber.
A sense of pale helplessness immediately swept over all three of them.
Zhou Zeyao was the first to react. "Something's wrong! Someone is affecting us!"
Chen Yang remained silent, but he began to recite the Taoist Clear Mind Mantra in his heart.
After expelling that trace of desolation from his body, Chen Yang looked at Zhou Zeyao beside him and whispered, "We didn't feel this way when we came last time. Could there be some hidden means within the sect?"
Such a method of influencing martial artists would never appear without reason.
Zhou Zeyao frowned and scanned the surroundings, finally shaking his head helplessly.
Zhou Zeyao's spiritual power had always had some flaws. He had been the most affected just now, and also the first to sense that something was amiss.
Just then, a cold voice sounded from behind them.
"You have great courage, barging into the mountain gate again and again. A mere mortal cultivator, are you seeking death!"
The voice was not loud, but it was extremely imposing.
The moment Chen Yang and Zhou Zeyao heard this voice, they immediately bolted forward several steps.
Simultaneously, they unleashed the internal energy within their bodies.
When they looked behind them, they only saw Cha Shan, with no other figures present.
Chen Yang's gaze at Cha Shan immediately made him realize, "It's... Cha Shan, someone has controlled Cha Shan!"
Zhou Zeyao gritted his teeth and said word by word, "My friend, do you still remember me? I am..."
Before Zhou Zeyao could finish, he was rebuked by the mental force controlling Cha Shan.
"It is you who should remember me! You, the once formidable Supreme of the Northern Region, now engage in such thievery. You have no shame!"
The moment the words "Supreme of the Northern Region" were uttered, Zhou Zeyao's expression changed instantly.
Chen Yang, watching the strangely-faced Zhou Zeyao, understood that Zhou Zeyao's identity from his previous life had likely been discovered by the other party.
Moreover, from the other party's words, it could be inferred that Zhou Zeyao's identity was not simple.
"Since you know me, why don't you surrender!"
As Zhou Zeyao spoke, he gave Chen Yang a meaningful look.
Chen Yang was momentarily confused about what Zhou Zeyao intended to do.
"Surrender? Hahaha! Truly a laughable notion! You have fallen to the mortal cultivator realm, yet you dare to be so arrogant. I shall test how much strength a mortal cultivator like you still possesses!"