I am Master Maoshan

Chapter 2085 Lifting the Ban
Liu Jun and his group walked into the cell, and their footsteps echoed in the empty dungeon. Liu Jun had a faint smile on his face, and his eyes swept over the three people, with a hint of complex emotions flashing in his eyes.

He walked slowly to Zhang Jin, leaned forward slightly, and said with a hint of teasing, "Oh, General Nie Yun, I have to say something to you. These are the elders of the Zhen Sect after all, and it's not right for you to treat them like this."

General Nie Yun stood aside, looking somewhat embarrassed, and quickly bowed his head to admit his mistake: "Yes, yes, I know I was wrong, and I will definitely correct it next time."

Liu Jun turned his head and looked at Zhang Jin. The smile on his face gradually faded, replaced by a hint of apology: "Well, Elder Zhang Jin, I'm sorry."

Zhang Jin and the other two suddenly became alert, and the alertness on their faces became more obvious. Although they had not been in contact with Liu Jun for a long time, they knew that he was not a good person. Zhang Jin raised his head and looked at Liu Jun, with a complicated look in his eyes. He opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he just lowered his head in silence.

Seeing this, Liu Jun sighed softly, turned around and said to Nie Yun, "General Nie Yun, change them to a cleaner cell, and prepare some clean clothes and food. Although they are prisoners, they cannot lose their dignity."

Nie Yun nodded quickly and said, "Yes, I will arrange it right away."

Several soldiers nearby immediately stepped forward, brought Zhang Jin and the other two out of the dungeon, and transferred them to another cell.

Although the environment of this cell was not as good as the hotel outside, it had all the necessary facilities and was clean and tidy, more than ten times better than the previous cell. There were several landscape paintings hanging on the wall, and three wooden beds were placed in the corner. It looked a bit crowded, and it was obvious that they had just moved in. The beds were covered with clean sheets and soft quilts.

There is a wooden table and several chairs in the middle of the cell. On the table are a pot of tea and several teacups. The aroma of tea makes people feel a little warm.

"Elder Zhang Jin, how do you like this environment? Are you satisfied?" Liu Jun asked with a smile.

Zhang Jin looked around, secretly guessing Liu Jun's intentions, and then replied calmly: "Your Majesty, just tell us what you want to say. We are already prisoners. Our lives and deaths are in your hands. There is no need to be so polite."

Liu Jun smiled slightly and said in a relaxed tone: "It's not a big deal, I just want to find you to lift the ban."

Zhang Jin frowned slightly when he heard this, and turned his gaze to General Nie Yun who was beside Liu Jun. He had already guessed something in his mind, so he asked directly, "Is it the restriction on General Nie Yun's daughter?"

General Nie Yun's expression changed slightly, and a trace of anxiety and worry flashed in his eyes. He then took a step forward and said in a deep voice, "Elder Zhang Jin, my daughter is in great pain. Please be merciful and remove the restriction from her body."

Zhang Jin was silent for a moment, weighing the pros and cons in his mind. He knew that his current situation was very dangerous, and his life and death depended on the other party's thoughts, but if he could take this opportunity to reach some kind of agreement with Liu Jun and Nie Yun, there might be a glimmer of hope.

"If I don't agree, should you take a hard line?" Zhang Jin said.

Liu Jun smiled slightly and said nothing. His meaning was very clear: I can give you face, but if you don't continue, it's your business.

"It is not easy to lift the ban. It requires a lot of energy and time. Moreover, this ban is the secret technique of our sect and is unknown to outsiders." Zhang Jin thought for a while and said slowly.

Liu Jun heard this, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes, but soon he smiled again. He said: "Elder Zhang Jin, as long as you are willing to lift the ban, although I can't let you go now, I can guarantee that your lives will be safe, you will eat and drink well, and you will never be wronged at all."

Zhang Jin's heart moved. This condition was very good. He didn't expect Liu Jun to let them go now. After all, the war was not over yet.

Although he was moved, he remained calm on the surface. Zhang Jin hesitated and said, "Your Majesty, this matter is of great importance. I need to discuss it with my two companions."

Liu Jun nodded and said, "Of course, you can take your time to think about it. However, time waits for no one, I hope you can give me an answer as soon as possible."

Zhang Jin nodded and turned to discuss with the two young elders in a low voice. They all knew that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but it was also full of risks. In the end, Zhang Jin decided to take a risk.

He turned around and said to Liu Jun: "Your Majesty, we are willing to lift the ban, but you must guarantee our safety and promise not to embarrass us again after we complete the mission."

Liu Jun smiled and said, "Of course, I can guarantee it in the name of the Heavenly Fire God King."

Zhang Jin nodded and said, "Okay, can you send that girl over here? The three of us will start here."

General Nie Yun's eyes flashed with joy when he heard this, and he quickly said, "Thank you, Elder Zhang Jin. I'll leave my daughter in your care."

Zhang Jin waved his hand and said, "You're welcome. We are also trying to protect ourselves."

So, Zhang Jin and the two young elders began to set up a formation in the cell, preparing to lift the restrictions on General Nie Yun's daughter.

General Liu Jun and General Nie Yun watched quietly from the side, each with their own thoughts in their minds.

A deputy general under General Nie Yun has already gone to bring Nie Yun's daughter here.

Nie Yun wanted to go, but when he saw Liu Jun was here, he stayed to protect Liu Jun's safety. Although the three Zhenzong elders were poisoned, he was still afraid of any accidents.

Time slipped away like sand, and Zhang Jin and his companions finally completed the complex and exquisite formation arrangement. Their foreheads were covered with fine beads of sweat, but their eyes were shining with satisfaction and pride after completion.

"Not bad, you are worthy of being the master of formations." Liu Jun stood aside, a barely perceptible gleam flashed in his eyes, and he nodded secretly in his heart.

Although he was also proficient in formations and had even reached the level of a grandmaster, he also understood that the world was so big that there were many talented people. Although he had achieved something, he did not dare to be arrogant and claim that he was the best in the world.

Although Elder Zhang Jin in front of him had once been defeated by him, his formation techniques and angle choices at this moment showed his profound skills and unique insights.

Liu Jun secretly admired Zhang Jin in his heart and felt that Zhang Jin's formation skills were indeed worth learning.

"Your Majesty, do you have any opinion on this formation?" Elder Zhang Jin turned around and asked with a little respect.

Liu Jun smiled slightly and replied modestly: "I don't have any opinion. I only have a basic understanding of formations."

Elder Zhang Jin couldn't help but shake his head and laughed when he heard this, "Your Majesty, there is no need to be so modest. The great formation you set up outside Nanjiang City before could never have been completed without a formation master. Your attainments have long surpassed the scope of 'somewhat understanding'."

Liu Jun was amused by Elder Zhang Jin's words, and then waved his hand and said, "Elder Zhang, you are too kind. The art of formation is profound and I have only glimpsed the tip of the iceberg. But Elder Zhang's formation technique has benefited me a lot."

As the formation was activated, the surrounding environment began to change. The originally calm air began to flow, forming small whirlwinds. The runes on the ground also began to glow, illuminating the entire formation like daylight.

When the formation was fully activated, the entire space was shaken, as if all the forces between heaven and earth were shaken by this sudden energy. A dazzling light shot up from the center of the formation, passing through the soil of the dungeon and piercing the sky, instantly dispelling the surrounding darkness. The entire city lord's mansion was shrouded in this brilliant light.

"Success!" The young female elder of the Zhen Sect shouted excitedly, her voice filled with irrepressible joy and excitement.

"Why are you so excited? The ban hasn't been lifted yet." Elder Zhang Jin scolded coldly.

His gaze was still focused on the center of the formation, his brows slightly furrowed, and he was obviously not completely reassured about the situation.

The female elder finally calmed down, and the joy on her face was replaced by a hint of nervousness. She turned her eyes to Nie Yun's daughter lying in the center of the formation, and she couldn't help but sweat for this young girl.

Nie Yun's daughter's face was as pale as paper, and her breathing was weak, as if she would lose her life at any time.

Elder Zhang Jin took a deep breath, quickly formed seals with his hands, and chanted something. A series of complex spells flowed like water and hit Nie Yun's daughter. Each spell carried a powerful spiritual force, trying to contact the power of those restrictions.

As time went by, Nie Yun's daughter's face gradually changed from pale to somewhat ruddy, and her breathing became much smoother. Her chest began to rise and fall regularly, as if the power of life was slowly returning. However, the light of the formation was weakening, and the originally dazzling light column gradually became dim, as if the energy was rapidly losing.

Elder Zhang Jin's face also turned a little ugly, and beads of sweat oozed from his forehead. It was obvious that maintaining this formation was very exhausting for him. His hands were still constantly forming seals, but the speed was obviously slowing down, and each time he cast a spell, it seemed particularly strenuous.

Liu Jun stood aside, his face solemn, his eyes fixed on Nie Yun's daughter in the center of the formation. The spiritual power in his body quickly flowed through his meridians, ready to take action at any time. He knew that once the formation completely collapsed, Nie Yun's daughter's life would be in danger again, and he had to react before that.

The atmosphere in the dungeon was so tense that it was almost suffocating. The light of the formation was getting weaker and weaker. Although the vital signs of Nie Yun's daughter had improved, she was still fragile. Elder Zhang Jin's face was getting paler and paler, and he had obviously reached his limit.

At this critical moment, Liu Jun finally couldn't help it. He took a step forward, quickly formed seals with his hands, and the spiritual power in his body burst out instantly, and a powerful energy was directly injected into the formation. The formation that was about to collapse was supported by this energy, and the light was bright again, and Nie Yun's daughter's face quickly returned to its rosy color.

Elder Zhang Jin breathed a sigh of relief, with a hint of gratitude in his eyes. He knew that if Liu Jun had not acted in time, not only would his efforts have failed, but he might also have been injured by the backlash of the ban.

He had been poisoned by Wu Rendi before, and the poison was still in his body. Once injured, it might cause a series of uncontrollable consequences.

"Thank you." Elder Zhang Jin said in a low voice, with a hint of fatigue in his voice.

"It's okay." Liu Jun nodded, his eyes still fixed on Nie Yun's daughter, but he still didn't dare to relax in his heart.

He knew that although the formation had temporarily stabilized, the real test had just begun. The power of the ban was far stronger than they had imagined, and every step forward would be full of danger.

In the dungeon, the light was still flickering, but everyone knew in their hearts that this battle with fate had just begun.

Liu Jun took another step forward and stood in the center of the formation. His eyes were as sharp as torches, and he made hand gestures. The spiritual energy in his body surged like a tide, as if it was endless.