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Chapter 113: Breaking Free from Constraints, the Third Great Power Joins! (Part 2)
Chapter 113: Breaking Free from Constraints, the Third Great Power Joins! (Part 2)
After the disciple responsible for guarding the mountain confirmed his identity, he was instantly delighted, "It's the Second Elder of the Fire Virtue Sect, the senior Ma Canzhan?"
These days, Jin Zhen has been teaching the way of forging with all his heart.
Therefore, the disciples have quite a good impression of the Fire Virtue Sect.
Now that the Second Elder has come, shouldn't they treat him well?
"I'll report to the Elder immediately."
Although Ma Canzhan is somewhat aloof, he is still Xiao Ling'er's sect, so he nodded with a smile.
Shortly after, the Fifth Elder Duan Qingyao came down the mountain and led Ma Canzhan up.
Initially, he wanted to be a good host, but Ma Canzhan had no such thoughts and insisted on seeing Jin Zhen, saying he had important matters to discuss.
Duan Qingyao naturally couldn't force him, so she let him go.
Before long, they arrived at Forge Peak.
When Ma Canzhan saw Jin Zhen, he immediately frowned, sensing something was amiss.
"Has this old man’s cultivation advanced again?!"
"Not good!"
"Fortunately, he neglects his duties, and the position of sect Elder is not solely based on cultivation and stage..."
"Great Elder."
He smiled slightly, "The Harmony Pill ingredients you needed, I have brought them for you."
He took out a storage sack.
Jin Zhen's eyes immediately lit up, and with a 'flash,' he appeared right in front of Ma Canzhan, snatching the storage sack, and was instantly overjoyed, "There are actually twenty sets?!"
"Brilliant!"
"With so many pills, my alchemy skills will surely advance further!"
While he said this, his heart thought...
Isn't this enough to surpass that old thing surnamed Lian?
He laughed haughtly, patting Ma Canzhan's shoulder, and said warmly, "Old Two, this time, you've really troubled yourself, helping me so much."
"No wonder they say that in critical moments, it's brothers who are reliable!"
Ma Canzhan???
Bad!
The old man Jin Zhen has indeed lost his mind.
Otherwise, how could he call me brother?
His scalp tingled, and he couldn't help but probe, "Great Elder, I've brought the ingredients for you, when do you plan to return?"
Twenty sets of ingredients.
You should stay for at least two or three years, right?
Two years, hmpf, it's enough for me to seize the position of Great Elder!
It wouldn't be in vain for me to privately bleed out much blood I gave you ten sets of Harmony Pill ingredients to you!
"Not in a hurry, not in a hurry. I've recently had some inspiration, and it's a critical moment for alchemy. Second Elder, you go back first!"
Jin Zhen waved his hand.
Ma Canzhan was overjoyed in his heart!
But...
Something's not right!
Despite his joy, he vaguely felt there was a problem.
The two of them have been competing for so many years, although it's been healthy competition, neither has ever conceded to the other, and they have always been like needles and wheat awns, tip to tip.
Even if he suddenly neglects his duties, he wouldn't forget his old rival, let alone not care about the position of Great Elder, right?
Ma Canzhan's brows furrowed.
Seeing he wasn't leaving, Jin Zhen raised an eyebrow, "Why aren't you leaving? Do you want to stay overnight?"
"..."
Chase me away?
Ma Canzhan felt even more uneasy and couldn't help but hint, "Great Elder, if you don't return for a long time, the Sect Master and the other Elders might be dissatisfied. At that time, your..."
Hm.
Jin Zhen smiled disdainfully in his heart.
Isn't it just the position of Great Elder?
Who wants it, let them take it!
Who cares?
What can surpass the fragrance of enhancing one's strength?
Jin zhen sighed softly, "Old Two, I've recently had some enlightenment and suddenly lost interest in power."
"Besides, in our Fire Virtue Sect, we've always had the capable rise up, and incapable."
."
.
"If anyone is dissatisfied, and can, and capable, they can take it."
"I won't stop anyone, nor will I regret."
Upon hearing these words, Ma Canzhan was instantly overjoyed.
Has the Great Elder really lost his mind over possessions?!
If so, wouldn't it be easy for me to become the Great Elder and push him down, entirely effortless?!
Brilliant~
If I had known this earlier, I would have prepared two or three more sets of ingredients for you.
Even if I had to borrow them?
As long as you stay in the Moon Seizing Sect and don't return, hahaha...
Ma Canzhan's thoughts raced rapidly, and was going to find an excuse to leave.
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But suddenly, a flash of insight struck him, and his heart skipped a beat: "Something's not right!"
"After fighting for half my life, how well do I know this old man? When has he ever been so indifferent to reputation and power? How could he possibly give up the position of Great Elder so easily?"
"There's definitely something wrong here!"
"Could it be that he's trying to deceive me, pretending to be cooperative, but in reality, he wants to lure me back, only to follow me in secret?"
"If that's the case, I'll be at a huge disadvantage."
Ma Canzhan realized something was amiss.
At the same time, he thought of another possibility.
"If it's not the case, then there must be something more important he's pursuing."
"If it's the second possibility, then this matter..."
"It must be of utmost importance!"
What should he do? He didn't know.
But the old man knew that he absolutely couldn't let this old fellow get away with it. Regardless of the possibility, the simplest and most direct way to prevent him from succeeding was to stay here and keep an eye on him.
If he tried to sneak away, the old man would be the first to notice.
If there was something extremely important, the old man could also find out what it was...
Yes!
He couldn't let this old fellow succeed. He suddenly wasn't in a hurry anymore.
Combining this with Jin Zhen urging him to leave, he was certain that Jin Zhen had a big problem.
He couldn't leave without getting to the bottom of this.
So, he suddenly wasn't in a rush.
The position of Great Elder could be competed for at any time, but... he couldn't let Jin Zhen get away with it.
As the saying goes, one fears the hardships of one's brothers, and even more so, the success of one's brothers.
If this was the case with brothers, how much more so with competitors?
The Great Elder's words made sense, but the old man suddenly remembered that there were still matters to attend to in the Moonseizing Sect.
"Great Elder, you have your matters to attend to. I'll stay here and handle things. Don't worry."
Ma Canzhan chuckled, not mentioning leaving, which made Jin Zhen's heart skip a beat.
Ma Canzhan went to see Lin Fan, asking if everything was arranged and not to worry too much.
Lin Fan merely said that he had made arrangements and there was no need for excessive concern.
Xiao Ling'er expressed her longing for Huoyun'er and inquired about their well-being.
Lin Fan assured her that he had made arrangements and not to worry.
Ma Canzhan contacted Huokunlun, informing him of the situation in the Moonseizing Sect and the matters he needed to handle.
"The Moonlit Sect and the two families will definitely take care of things. Great Elder, you handle your matters. I'll stay here and take care of things. Don't worry."
"The Moonlit Sect and the two families will definitely take care of things. Great Elder, you handle your matters. I'll stay here and take care of things. Don't worry."
Huokunlun was perplexed.
Wasn't he supposed to bring the Great Elder back? Why wasn't he coming back?
However, considering the potential crisis in the Moonseizing Sect, he couldn't say much more.
The Second Elder was there to handle things, which indeed made it a bit safer.
"The Second Elder of the Fire Virtue Sect has also arrived?"
Lian Bo's heart tightened.
"Could it be that this Jin Zhen felt the pressure and called for help?"
"Old fellow, don't be so shameless!"
Was this bullying the weak?
How dare he!
He felt a sense of urgency and conveyed his message with added emphasis.
Ma Canzhan ended up staying in the Moonseizing Sect.
Jin Zhen repeatedly tried to persuade him to leave, using hints and even direct suggestions to return to the Fire Virtue Sect and compete for the position of Great Elder...
He even offered to swear a Heavenly Dao Oath, stating that he would never deceive him or compete with him.
However, Ma Canzhan was unmoved.
He was stubborn!
You, Jin Zhen, weren't a fool, and you wouldn't suddenly lose interest without a good reason, unless there was something more important attracting you, making you willing to give up.
You want to trick me into leaving?
Hmph, you're not a fool, and neither am I.
The more you want me to leave, the more I won't!
Not only will I not leave, but I'll also stay here, watching and tailing you.
How long can you endure this!
Lin Fan observed this phenomenon with a smile, but he wasn't in a rush.
He even welcomed it.
Hmm~
Having another powerful figure around, even if they didn't take action, they could still scare people.
It's not like he was asking for anything from them. At most, he'd just prepare a few extra meals.
Besides, at his cultivation level, he had already stopped eating.
Everyone was fine with it.
Jin Zhen, however, felt a great headache.
"I've calculated a thousand times, but I never expected this old thing to become a sticky dog, always following me!"
"How dare he!"
Jin Zhen was helpless.
He knew that this time, he had invited a wolf into the fold.
Unless he went back with him.
Or confronted him.
Otherwise, Ma Canzhan wouldn't leave.
Go back?
That's not possible. I still have so many materials...
Confront him?
I don't want to!
Why should I?
The opportunities I've painstakingly earned through forging artifacts, how can I let this old fellow take a share without reason?
But with Ma Canzhan always following him, he couldn't ask Xiao Ling'er to forge artifacts, and even the existing artifacts couldn't be used, as he would definitely investigate to the end...
Headache!
Jin Zhen felt a splitting headache and spent three days in deep thought.
He was constantly frowning.
Even the disciples of the Moonseizing Sect could see that he was in a bad mood.
Ma Canzhan, on the other hand, was in high spirits, smiling broadly.
One day, when Jin Zhen occasionally glared at him, Ma Canzhan's smile only grew brighter.
"Great Elder, why are you glaring at me?"
"Honest people don't beat around the bush."
"You and I know each other inside and out. You know my strengths and weaknesses, and I know your ups and downs."
"If you think you can deceive me here, there's absolutely no chance of that."
"So, you might as well be honest.
"Damn, you still have the nerve to say that?!"
Hearing this, Jin Zhen was instantly enraged.
However, he had to admit that Ma Canzhan, that old rascal, not only talked the talk but also walked the walk. Moreover, he was already doing it, and if this continued, it would be bad.
Besides, there was no need to let this old fool drag him down and hinder his cultivation progress, right?
At worst, he could just tell him. But why should Xiao Ling'er refine pills for him? Does he even have the materials?
No? Then what's the point of talking!
In that case, he still had the upper hand!
Even if he could produce the materials and Xiao Ling'er was willing to refine the pills for him, could he still not surpass him?
In the past, he could surpass him easily.
In the future? At worst, they would both have high-quality pills, and under the same conditions, he could still surpass him.
Could Jin Zhen really lack this much confidence?！
"Fine!"
Thinking this, Jin Zhen sneered and said, "Then this old man will tell you. Listen carefully and be prepared, don't wet your pants in fright."
"If you lose control, I won't say a thing," Ma Canzhan's eyes gleamed.
Jin Zhen began to speak fluently.
A moment later, Ma Canzhan was utterly shocked.
"You... what you said is true?!"
"How could it be false?"
Jin Zhen took out a Sixth Rank Harmony Pill, and the rich Primordial Spirit Energy wafted through the air. Even from a distance, the refreshing aroma of the pill made them both feel comfortable and refreshed, as if their pores had all opened up.
"This?!"
Ma Canzhan was stunned.
"Sixth Rank!"
"Is it really true? Xiao Ling'er is only at the Fifth Stage? Her pill refinement talent is simply... simply... a genius, a freak of nature! A freak of nature!"
But then he snapped back to reality, "Damn, you actually wanted to keep such a benefit all to yourself?!"
"What do you mean, keep it to myself?!"
Jin Zhen snorted, "Although she has such talent, she is still only at the Fifth Stage. Refining a Seventh Stage pill is incredibly difficult and exhausting."
"Moreover, if this news spreads, how much chaos will it cause? That would be harming her!"
"Besides, I exchanged my knowledge of forging for this benefit. What's wrong with that?"
"Do you think I wanted to tell you?"
"If you weren't so persistent, hmpf!"
Ma Canzhan's expression changed rapidly, more vivid than a quick-change artist.
"Fine, fine, fine, you old scoundrel."
"No wonder you stayed away for so long. If I were in your position, if I were in your position..."
I wouldn't go back either!
Fire Virtue Sect is in dire need of manpower, right?
Yes, it is, but Fire Virtue Sect has plenty of talent and no immediate crisis. One more or one less of me doesn't matter.
If I'm gone for a while, nothing major will happen!
For the sake of the pills?
Pfft!
Don't tarnish my reputation with baseless accusations. I'm clearly looking after the young miss's good friend and serving as her guardian. After all, such a genius, such a freak of nature, will inevitably face many challenges and dangers. I can only feel at ease if I'm here!
This is important business!
After all, before I came, the young miss gave me strict instructions.
The young miss is the future of Fire Virtue Sect; I need to make her happy, right?
Yes, that's exactly it!
Ma Canzhan instantly found a reason... Pfft, he instantly understood everything and smiled.
"I'm also planning to stay at Moonseizing Sect long-term."
Jin Zhen rolled his eyes and didn't say a word.
I already guessed that, do I need you to tell me?
"This knowledge of forging... you specialize in weapons, while I specialize in defensive artifacts. You can teach, and so can I."
Jin Zhen: "..."
"Guaranteed Fifth Rank, the materials for the Harmony Pill, I... Hmm?!"
"Wait, damn you, old scoundrel, return my materials!!"
Ma Canzhan was flabbergasted.
He had given almost all his materials to Jin Zhen, and now he couldn't even produce one set. What was he to do?
He wanted Jin Zhen to return them.
But how could Jin Zhen possibly return them? He quickly ran off to give the materials to Xiao Ling'er.
Leaving Ma Canzhan to roar in frustration.
After calming down, Ma Canzhan first approached Lin Fan to express his intention to teach forging and instructing the creation of defensive artifacts.
Then, he contacted his partner, asking her to urgently gather materials for the Harmony Pill, and all of this had to be done secretly.
Thus.
Fire Virtue Sect was in a state of confusion.
Previously, it was just the Great Elder who was absent.
Now, the Second Elder had also disappeared.
He hadn't returned for two months.
Almost all the decisions were now on Huokunlun, making him furious and explosive.
"How dare they!!!"
He wanted to go and fetch them personally, but considering the impending crisis at Moonseizing Sect, he could only temporarily endure.
He would deal with it after the crisis passed.
...
Two months, not long or short.
For the Immortal Martial Continent, two months is but a moment.
But for Hongwu Immortal City, two months is enough for many significant events to occur.
The Hongwu Immortal Alliance was established.
Almost all the small families and minor forces within the city joined, becoming members of the Immortal Alliance and receiving protection from the city lord's mansion.
The Jade Lynx Palace, Five Thunder Sect, and the other five sects also joined.
Their territories remained unchanged, but they were now under the protection of the alliance.
Moreover, the Loose Immortals of Hongwu announced to all that unless there was a prior wrongdoing, anyone who dared to attack an ally would face a relentless pursuit to the death!
In the past half month, the Chen and Jiang Families have suffered many losses.
The young generation who left the city for various reasons suffered heavy casualties!
Even several geniuses met their end.
And the Fifth Stage guardians accompanying them also perished...
This enraged the two major families.
But for the moment, they couldn't mobilize enough manpower to track down and intercept the culprits.
Because...
The massacre targeting Moonseizing Sect and the Liu Family was about to begin!
In comparison, this was the more pressing matter.
(End of Chapter)
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