I can bless thousands of magical powers.

Zhang Yuan's transfer away from Xiyuan City was orchestrated by Fei Hongming.

Such things cannot be hidden, and even if you guess, you can figure it out. The method used by this Xiyuan Daoist official can actually be considered a legitimate scheme, using the power of the sect to openly and legitimately remove Zhang Yuan, this stumbling block.

Of course, Fei Hongming underestimated the extent of the Mo family's support for Zhang Yuan.

In this matter, the Mo family used leverage to their advantage, directly replacing Fei Hongming's position as a Daoist official with Mo Huai'an, an elite scion, thus seizing the fruits of victory in one fell swoop. This was also a calculated move.

As the "victim," Zhang Yuan also received corresponding compensation.

Ten thousand merits, three bottles of high-grade pills, and fifty high-grade talismans were his reward for guarding Xiyuan Dao City.

Zhang Yuan exchanged these Daoist skills, along with his previous accumulations, for the rare and precious natural materials of the Qianyang attribute needed for cultivating the "Six Harmonies Qilin Body," before continuing his journey to Danyang Dao City.

In fact, besides these rewards, his storage space also contained silver notes worth a total of 500,000 taels of silver.

This is the business profit sharing that the Wu family gave to Zhang Yuan.

A one-time advance payment.

Zhang Yuan didn't actually want it, but Wu Ziyu insisted on giving it to him, even acting like a rogue.

He had no choice but to reluctantly accept it.

The Wu family clearly still wants to maintain their relationship with Zhang Yuan, as it might come in handy someday.

In terms of interpersonal relationships, the Wu family is truly impeccable!

The afternoon after leaving Shangjingtian, Zhang Yuan arrived in Danyang City.

This Dao City is located in the southwest of Shangjingtian, nestled among towering mountains, guarding the entrance to a long canyon.

It was actually a strategic pass and fortress.

Therefore, Danyang City was also known as Danyang Pass. It was located near the Jing River and its geographical location was extremely important.

When Zhang Yuan rode Red Hare to the city gate, he found the gate tightly closed, and there was no one around. The flags hanging on the high walls fluttered listlessly in the wind, creating a desolate scene.

This scene made Zhang Yuan frown.

After thinking for a moment, he shouted in a deep voice, "Where are the guards?"

Because it contained the power of true qi, Zhang Yuan's shout swept across the land like spring thunder, rolling in all directions.

This immediately alerted the guards on the gate.

A helmeted head popped out and yelled, "What are you doing here?"

Zhang Yuan looked up and replied, "I am the newly appointed garrison commander Zhang Yuan. Open the city gate immediately!"

"The newly appointed garrison commander?"

The other party looked surprised and uncertain, and quickly withdrew their head.

After a moment, he poked his head out again and asked, "You say you are the newly appointed garrison commander, what proof do you have?"

"Be bold!"

Zhang Yuan was furious and immediately leaped high from the back of Red Hare.

He lightly touched the city wall with his toes, using the momentum to leap onto the tall gate wall, landing right next to the person asking the question.

The other side was immediately alarmed and retreated while screaming, "Enemy attack!"

Zhang Yuan almost coughed up a mouthful of blood.

This city of Danyang, a strategic pass and a military fortress, was so chaotic and disorganized in its defenses that it completely overturned his understanding.

Although Zhang Yuan was well aware that a serious internal strife had just broken out in Danyang Dao City.

But it shouldn't be like this!

Just as Zhang Yuan was secretly complaining, more than a dozen fully armed warriors rushed up the wall and surrounded him.

"Your Majesty!"

One of the fifth-tier martial artists roared angrily at Zhang Yuan, the longsword in his hand gleaming with a sharp light. His killing intent was palpable!
Zhang Yuan raised his hand, revealing his identity badge, and said coldly, "Sect general, the newly appointed garrison commander of Danyang, Zhang Yuan, is here. Are you planning a rebellion?"

The fifth-level martial artist's gaze sharpened, and he involuntarily lowered the long sword in his hand, his eyes flashing with hesitation.

The other samurai looked at each other, but dared not actually make a move.

If Zhang Yuan is indeed the new Dao General, then their current actions could easily be labeled as "rebellion."

"This humble officer is Lü Xiong, the deputy commander of the Danyang Road Camp."

The fifth-level martial artist swallowed hard and said, "Lord Zhang, it is not that I am being rude or offensive, but recently there have been many outsiders trying to sneak into the city with malicious intentions. Therefore, the city was sealed off three days ago, and no one is allowed to enter or leave the pass!"

He slowly sheathed his sword, but remained cautiously wary of Zhang Yuan.

Zhang Yuan asked, "Didn't you receive any orders from the sect?"

Zhang Yuan came to Danyang City to take over the post of garrison commander, and he held the sect's decree in his hands.

Correspondingly, according to normal procedures, Danyang Daocheng would also receive relevant imperial edicts.

Knowing of his arrival!

As a result, Zhang Yuan is now being treated as an external enemy, which is completely absurd.

Lü Xiong, the deputy commander of the Danyang Dao Camp, knew that his behavior was inappropriate, so after explaining a few words, he lowered his posture again: "Lord Zhang, could you please wait a moment while I go to the garrison headquarters to ask for instructions?"

The reason he was arrogant at first and then obsequious was not only because Zhang Yuan showed his identity badge, but also mainly because the latter had just revealed his sixth-level aura.

It's a very simple principle—if Zhang Yuan were an enemy, he could easily wipe them out; there's absolutely no need for such a clumsy impersonation.

Zhang Yuan nodded: "Go ahead, I'll be waiting for you here."

Lu Xiong apologized and then hurriedly left with his men.

The deputy commander of the Daoying camp left quickly and returned just as soon as possible, bringing with him a refined and cultured middle-aged scholar.

"This humble officer, Li Shiwen, Commander of the Danyang Dao Camp, pays his respects to General Dao!"

The middle-aged scholar bowed respectfully to Zhang Yuan, then cautiously asked, "Sir, may I examine the sect's decrees and documents?"

Zhang Yuan reached into his robes, pulled out the sect's decree, and handed it to the other party.

This is the normal and compliant procedure, so despite his displeasure, he still cooperated.

Li Shiwen, the military commander of the Daoying Battalion, carefully examined the imperial edict and immediately bowed deeply to Zhang Yuanxing, saying, "The edict is correct. General, please forgive my offense!"

At this moment, Lü Xiong hurriedly followed suit and bowed, saying, "Please forgive me, sir!"

"Excuse me, my lord!"

The remaining warriors all knelt on one knee and bowed their heads to Zhang Yuan to beg for forgiveness.

“He who does not know is not guilty.”

Zhang Yuan waved his hand: "You all get up!"

"Thank you, sir!"

Li Shiwen and Lü Xiong straightened up, both secretly relieved.

Fortunately, Zhang Yuan wasn't the kind of person who was domineering and unruly, otherwise the two of them would have been in deep trouble.

Even if we manage to get through this hurdle now, there will be plenty of suffering to come.

Judging from Zhang Yuan's current demeanor, he seems to be a magnanimous and reasonable person, which naturally greatly reduces their pressure.

"Take me to the garrison headquarters."

Zhang Yuan didn't waste any more words with them.

Accompanied by Li Shiwen, Lü Xiong, and a group of warriors, Zhang Yuan arrived at the town garrison of Danyang Daocheng. (End of Chapter)