I Can Use Myriad Divine Abilities-Chapter 210: Protector Monthly Gathering

As the sky darkened, Zhang Yuan returned to Xu City.

He had been diving in the Long Celestial River for most of the day, going deep into the upstream canyons.

Because the water current there was too rapid and there were too many hidden reefs, it greatly increased the consumption of Qi Blood, forcing him to stop advancing.

However, through this test, Zhang Yuan not only unearthed more and stronger abilities of the Dragon Carp Armor, but the connection between him and this Profound Artifact also became more intimate and stable.

He truly benefited greatly from it!

With the Dragon Carp Armor in his possession, Zhang Yuan’s combat ability in water increased sharply.

Forget about dealing with warriors of the same tier; even if he encountered Tier Five or Six warriors, he was confident enough to contend with them.

Of course, this was merely his confidence; facing a High Tier Martial Artist for real still depended on the specific situation.

After all, this world had too many mystical wonders, and others might also possess Profound Divine Soldiers.

So continuing to develop discreetly was still very necessary!

Just as Zhang Yuan stepped home, he suddenly felt that something was amiss.

He looked up and saw a yellow talisman fluttering in the wind on the flagpole of the Dao Banner on the roof.

Feeling a stir in his heart, Zhang Yuan immediately leaped onto the roof and took the yellow talisman in his hand.

On the talisman paper was a line of words.

This was undoubtedly a Token sent by the Celestial King Hall!

Though Zhang Yuan had been an Outer Guardian of the Celestial King Hall for quite some time, it was the first time he received such a Token.

He glanced at it, then flicked it with his finger.

The yellow talisman burned up in the air, turning into ashes in the blink of an eye.

Zhang Yuan went into his room, changed his clothes, and hung the Guardian Copper Token at his waist.

He then left the house and stopped a passing carriage on the street outside.

He instructed the driver, "To the Spring Breeze Pavilion."

The Token Zhang Yuan just received was sent by the Outer Hall of the Celestial King Hall, notifying him to attend the Outer Hall Guardian’s monthly meeting at the Spring Breeze Pavilion.

Like the sects and gangs, the Celestial King Hall had similar setups.

It was divided into an Inner Hall, Outer Hall, Library Hall, Dharma Transmission Hall, and Nine Commandments Hall.

Zhang Yuan, as an Outer Guardian, was under the Outer Hall’s jurisdiction, which was mainly responsible for sundry affairs in the Celestial King Hall, similar to the Outer Hall of gangs.

When he arrived at the elegant room on the second floor of the Spring Breeze Pavilion, more than a dozen people were already seated inside.

Zhang Yuan only recognized one Outer Hall Steward.

But these dozen others, each had their own aura and demeanor, and all were Tier Four Martial Artists!

Zhang Yuan understood that these people, like him, were all Outer Hall Guardians.

As he stepped into the elegant room, Daoist Xuan Yong, the Outer Hall Steward, rose with a smile and said, "Come, let me introduce to you all - this is our Hall’s newly appointed Guardian, Zhao Yun!"

"Zhao Yun greets the Daoist priest."

Zhang Yuan calmly clasped his fists and bowed, "Greetings to all seniors and fellow Daoists!"

Among the dozen or so Tier Four Martial Artists present, there were some gray-haired elders; addressing them as "seniors" was just right.

Being in the same Hall of Guardians makes one half a person of the Daoist Lineage.

Addressing them as "fellow Daoists" was also appropriate!

The reactions of the people varied.

Some stood up with a smile to return the salute, some sat firmly nodded slightly, some ignored him, and some wore playful expressions.

Daoist Xuan Yong, being smooth in disposition, immediately smiled and introduced Zhang Yuan one by one, "This is Protector Dong Peng, this is Protector Chen Zian, and this is Protector Su Liyun..."

Besides Zhang Yuan, a total of eleven Martial Artists came to attend this Outer Hall Guardians’ monthly meeting.

Eight men and three women.

Among them, a female Guardian named Xun Lingling seemed quite interested in Zhang Yuan.

After Daoist Xuan Yong’s introduction, she chuckled, "Fellow Daoist Zhao Yun, I just received a mission to exterminate some mysterious anomalies. Are you interested in joining?"

This woman was strikingly beautiful, her glances flowing with charm and allure, exuding an air of seduction and playful coyness.

As soon as her words fell, several gazes immediately fixed on Zhang Yuan.

Quite hostile!

Zhang Yuan unhurriedly sat down, smiled, and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Fellow Daoist Xun, but I am accustomed to acting alone, so I can only decline your kind offer."

This Xun Lingling was obviously a troublesome individual.

Not to mention that Zhang Yuan didn’t like teaming up with others, even if he had to, he wouldn’t join her group.

Xun Lingling’s smile froze instantly.

She was very confident in her charm, and anticipated Zhang Yuan might refuse, but didn’t expect such a straightforward and firm rejection.

She felt a sense of frustration.

However, Xun Lingling was by no means an ordinary person, she quickly sighed, "That’s a pity."

Strangely, her tone carried a bit of resentment, as if Zhang Yuan was a heartless rogue, full of the sentiment "Though being ruthlessly abandoned, one mustn’t feel humiliated."

Damn!

Zhang Yuan noticed even more gazes fixed on him.

Murderous thoughts crossed his mind.

He and Xun Lingling had never met before today, they had no enmity or any entanglement.

He didn’t understand what her intentions were, playing such a clichéd trick on him!

Among the Outer Hall Guardians present, clearly, there were a few of Xun Lingling’s admirers.

Suddenly placing Zhang Yuan in opposition to them!

Isn’t this ridiculous?

Zhang Yuan felt annoyed, but outwardly seemed as if nothing had happened, raising his wine glass to drink alone.

This finally shifted others’ attention away from him.

After a while, three more Outer Hall Guardians arrived.

Also Tier Four Martial Artists.

A dozen people sat around, some whispering to each other, some laughing and raising cups to drink.

Spectacular maids frequently served fine wines, while musicians performed music, creating a rather lively atmosphere.

Zhang Yuan didn’t know the other Guardians, naturally having no common topic to chat about.

Plus, thanks to Xun Lingling’s mischief, he was left isolated.

However, Zhang Yuan was happy not to speak and had no intention of ingratiating himself with others.

After a few rounds of drinks, Daoist Xuan Yong let the maids and musicians leave, allowing the night’s meeting to focus on the main agenda.

This Outer Hall Steward first reported on the affairs of the past month within the Hall, mainly involving several mysterious disturbances.

Some had been resolved, while others remained unsolved. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

Additionally, he, on behalf of the Outer Hall, commended one of the Guardians.

Finally, Daoist Xuan Yong produced three decrees.

These three decrees represented three tasks involving mysterious problems, which the Guardians present could choose to accept or not.

Though there were more monks than gruel.

They didn’t scramble for them.

After understanding the details of the three tasks, they communicated and discussed with each other before making a decision.

Zhang Yuan, being alone and attending the monthly meeting for the first time, was still unfamiliar with many things.

Thus, he acted as an observer, having no intent toward these tasks.

Soon, the three tasks were all assigned.

The atmosphere was rather harmonious.

Daoist Xuan Yong then announced the end of the monthly meeting, and the Guardians rose one after another to take their leave.

Just as Zhang Yuan was about to leave, the Outer Hall Steward suddenly said, "Protector Zhao, please stay!"

Zhang Yuan was slightly surprised.

But he nodded and stayed behind.