When the Demon saw the opening, it immediately became excited, leaping forward and charging at the opening.

Ye Tianfan noticed the excited demeanor of the Demon as it charged and quickly dodged to the side.

The Demon charged straight through the gap in the Array Barrier.

Even though Ye Tianfan had cut a slit in the Array Barrier, no Evil Qi seeped through. As the Demon rushed in, it was as if a thin membrane enveloped and allowed it to pass through.

Ye Tianfan saw the membrane and immediately realized that this was the Array mentioned by Elder Ping Chu. Now, it should be guided to the heart of the Array with the Array Banner.

Ye Tianfan summoned the Flying Sword, flying it ahead of the Demon.

At that moment, the Demon was inside the membrane, jumping left and right, trying to escape the Array, but the Array firmly resisted the Demon's attacks.

Ye Tianfan carefully flew to about five meters in front of the Demon and extended the Array Banner forward.

Seeing Ye Tianfan, the Demon charged at him. Since the Array Banner was already within five meters of the Array, the Demon, along with the membrane, charged toward Ye Tianfan.

Ye Tianfan immediately turned and flew toward the Array's center, but he overshot, causing the Demon to be stuck in place, once again jumping left and right.

Seeing this situation, Ye Tianfan gauged the speed of the Array and gradually flew back toward the Demon, releasing a signal flare into the sky as he went.

Ye Tianfan slowly guided the Demon toward the heart of the Array.

Meanwhile, Senior Brother Yun Tian sat idly by, always feeling like an extra.

Elder Ping Chu noticed Yun Tian's demeanor and walked over. He had sensed something strange about Yun Tian from the beginning. Unlike his formerly gentle and refined demeanor, Yun Tian now seemed somewhat impatient, prompting Ping Chu to inquire about the situation.

"Yun Tian, what's wrong?" Elder Ping Chu asked, sitting next to Senior Brother Yun Tian.

"Ah? Oh, it's Uncle Master Ping Chu. There's really nothing wrong," Yun Tian forced a smile.

"I've watched you grow up. You've often visited me for your health, so I understand your character. What's the matter? Are you feeling unbalanced because Nephew Tianfan's strength is rising too fast?" Elder Ping Chu stated confidently.

"Sigh!" Yun Tian sighed deeply, stating, "It's not that. I just feel that the responsibilities I should bear aren't mine anymore. It's all Junior Brother Tianfan now. I've become utterly useless as the eldest disciple, shouldering no responsibilities. I feel like a complete waste here."

"What nonsense are you spouting? You're trapped in a mental block. Nephew Tianfan's strength is rising rapidly because he has that talent, destined by heaven to bear those responsibilities. As for you, your strength and talent aren't lacking either. You might not bear Nephew Tianfan's responsibilities, but there are many other juniors, like Bai Feng, whose responsibility you can bear. He needs your help. Tianfan is like heaven-sent aid for the Taichu Sect's prosperity, and you are meant to unify the disciples. Don't underestimate yourself. Everyone has their own responsibilities. The main issue here is that Tianfan's strength is advancing way too quickly, misleading you into misconceptions.

Do you think Nephew Tianfan has become arrogant after his rapid advancement?" Elder Ping Chu said, smiling.

"Not at all. Junior Brother Tianfan is still the humble person he was; his personality hasn't changed," Yun Tian replied.

"Exactly. Nephew Tianfan hasn't changed himself, yet those not directly involved with him have undergone significant changes. Do you think that's right?" Elder Ping Chu asked.

"I know it's not right. I just can't adapt. I used to be their safeguard on missions, but now I've become a burden. If it weren't for Junior Brother Tianfan's multiple rescues, I'd probably already be a Demon!" Yun Tian sighed deeply.

"You're just experiencing temporary adaptation issues. Don't overthink it. If you take on tasks without Nephew Tianfan in the future, you'll have to bear all those responsibilities again," Elder Ping Chu said, patting Yun Tian on the shoulder. "Think about it carefully."

Having said this, Elder Ping Chu stood up and walked away.

In truth, Elder Ping Chu's heart was as tumultuous as Yun Tian's. He vividly remembered Ye Tianfan's initiation rites, as if they happened only yesterday. Now, Ye Tianfan bore the responsibility for their safety.

It is fortunate Yun Tian's nature is pure and kind, gentlemanly; otherwise, any other person would have likely succumbed to envy, considering another's few years' work was comparable to a hundred of one's own. No one would remain completely unmoved within their heart.

Noticing Yun Tian's emotional turmoil, Elder Ping Chu approached to provide guidance, preventing the problem from growing beyond control. By then, pointing fingers would lead to mutual hurt, regardless of whose fault it was.

Thankfully, it wasn't envy weighing on Yun Tian, but temporary maladaptation. After all, even Elder Ping Chu felt overwhelmed by Nephew Tianfan's rapid growth, so how much more for Yun Tian?

Just as Elder Ping Chu sighed in relief, he saw Ye Tianfan leading the Demon not far from them.

Well, it's not time to relax yet. After sealing this Demon, they'll proceed to seal the Demon in the western region. As for the southwestern Demon, there's little concern due to their slow evolution thanks to their numbers. We could patrol more there or seal them decisively.

Elder Ping Chu, seeing Ye Tianfan now within sight, began preparing the materials needed for the sealing. These couldn't be prepared in advance since some materials couldn't be exposed to air for too long, and others couldn't be in contact too long with certain types of materials, for specific reasons.

When Ye Tianfan brought the Demon close to Elder Ping Chu, he asked, "Elder Ping Chu, how much longer must I hold them off?"

"A single incense stick's time will suffice!" Elder Ping Chu responded before beginning the spell to confine the seal.

Upon hearing that more time was needed, Ye Tianfan nodded. After all, from over there to here, it was already more than enough time for even ten incense sticks.

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