Chapter 656: The Promise of the Eight Peaks
Chapter 656: The Promise of the Eight Peaks
A huge problem is about to arise!
Liu Rui Feng stood in place, his breathing rapid, and panic flashed in his eyes.
Among the Tribulation Pills, the Azure Dragon Blood Jade Pill could only be considered an introductory one. With his current abilities, refining such a perfect pill was not difficult as long as he prepared a few extra primary ingredients as supplements.
But this Shen Yi, who had just arrived at Pill Peak, was asking about Tribulation Pills just three days ago, and now he was able to display such astonishing brilliance on Pill Peak.
If the other Senior Uncles and Aunts from the other peaks were to find out about this, even the Grand Senior Uncle would probably not refuse to acknowledge another Alchemy genius on Divine Void Mountain.
For example, they could let Liu Rui Feng and Shen Yi cultivate separately, observe their progress, and then make a decision later.
This way, it would give Ye Lan and the others ample time. After all, this woman was still the nominal Peak Master!
For some reason, Liu Rui Feng, who was confident yesterday, now stared at the Alchemy Workshop, but his heart suddenly lost its confidence.
Just based on this Azure Dragon Blood Jade Pill, if this kid had the same resources as him, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"..."
Liu Rui Feng suddenly noticed Ye Lan's gaze upon him. He twitched the corners of his mouth twice, quickly adjusting his expression, but despite forcing a smile, his eyes still couldn't help but reveal a hint of resentment.
Clenching his fists, he gritted his teeth and said, "Senior Sister's luck has always been good. It really makes me, your Junior Brother, envious."
A person who couldn't refine pills was able to stay on Pill Peak, doing nothing, while all his fellow disciples and Master Ancestor died, and he directly took the position of Peak Master.
The Sixth Peak had spent such a long time, finally gaining actual control over Pill Peak, and this woman, after casually strolling outside, was able to bring back an Alchemy cultivator who posed a serious threat to them.
Why?! Why was she so favored by heaven, encountering everything that he had always dreamed of?
"Good luck..."
Ye Lan slowly retracted her gaze, also turning it towards the Alchemy Workshop.
There was a hint of emotion in her eyes.
After the Master Ancestor and fellow disciples' deaths, she met Shen Yi, which was probably the only fortunate event she had encountered in recent years.
This young man, who always seemed to have everything under control, used his actions to prove where his confidence came from.
Despite his humble origins, he relied on his abilities, possessing the Fifth Stage Dragon Tiger Fruit Position, advanced Alchemy skills, and the sincere admiration of the surrounding cultivators.
If he had been given the same environment as her from a young age, his current achievements would probably have reached a level that made her, Ye Lan, look up to him.
Ye Lan sensed Liu Rui Feng's quiet departure and guessed what he would do after returning to the Sixth Peak.
...
At the mountain cliff, Muchang Daoist stood with his hands behind his back.
He gazed into the distance at the tallest Divine Void Mountain, his elegant face devoid of any emotion.
"Father!" Liu Rui Feng cried out in panic, his mind going blank.
"Just one Azure Dragon Blood Jade Pill scared you into this state."
Muchang Daoist remained silent for a long time, then suddenly mocked himself.
Among his eight fellow disciples, he could only be considered average in terms of talent and skills. He had a son, hoping that his son would control Pill Peak, and after he stabilized his position, he would combine the strengths of both peaks to help him gain a slight lead over the others.
Little did he expect it to be such a useless thing.
He had seen the golden Dan Hua before and simultaneously felt the gazes from the other peaks.
For some reason, Muchang Daoist sensed a hint of mockery in those gazes; these fellow disciples had always looked down on him.
"Hmph."
He shook his head slightly and lifted his gaze, a chilling glint already flashing in his eyes.
The next moment, Muchang Daoist waved his hand, grabbing Liu Ruiwind by the back of his collar and dragging him like a chick, ignoring his son's shocked cry. He pulled Liu towards the tallest peak outside Divine Void Mountain!
Seeing this, the peak masters who had been watching were momentarily stunned, but after hesitating for a moment, they all followed.
In an instant, one by one, they descended upon the Grand Hall of the main peak.
They furrowed their brows, gazing at Muchang Daoist standing straight in the hall, and took their seats.
The scene was identical to the previous Eight Peaks Council, except for one missing person—the empty fifth seat.
The half-dead old man remained silent, silently staring at his junior in the hall.
Seeing that everyone had arrived, Muchang Daoist finally made a move. With a casual wave, he tossed the bewildered Liu Ruiwind to the ground and said coldly, "Kneel down and let your elders take a good look at you."
"Muchang, what are you up to now?" Qianfeng Daoist was slightly displeased. The matter had been made clear the last time.
The new third-generation disciple of Pill Peak had only refined an initiation tribulation pill, and yet, as a senior uncle and peak master, he was acting so surprised and exaggerated. It was a bit too much.
"I just want to show you this unaccomplished thing."
Muchang Daoist lifted the corners of his lips, his gaze sweeping across everyone.
"Father..." Liu Ruiwind's face turned red with anxiety. He was about to compete with Ye Lan for the position of peak master, and if his father didn't help him, how could he lose face in front of all these elders?!
The other peak masters had peculiar expressions, not quite understanding the situation.
Muchang Daoist slowly lifted his palm to interrupt the other party's words, "There's no need to feel embarrassed, just as you all think, this ungrateful creature has impure thoughts, mediocre talent, possessing such abundant cultivation resources. In terms of cultivation, merely a Celestial Immortal, and in terms of alchemy, inferior to his peers from Pill Peak, utterly useless."
Seeing him belittle his own son, the fellow disciples felt a twinge of sympathy. Jinxue Daoist spoke softly, "Ruiwind isn't that bad..."
Muchang Daoist raised his palm to cut off the other party's words, "As the peak master, Ye Lan comes and goes as she pleases, never putting Divine Void Mountain in her heart. During these days, who has been refining tribulation pills for Master Ancestor? I know what you want to say, with so many resources, anyone else could achieve the same, even better."
"I do have my selfishness."
"But this child has never been willful, for he is not Ye Lan, lacking the capital to be willful."
"Senior Brother, don't let an obedient junior feel disheartened."
Muchang Daoist finally stopped walking and reached the front of the main seat.
Seeing this, Qianfeng Daoist turned his gaze away, staring out the door, too lazy to speak. In just a few words, he had portrayed Liu Ruiwind as a wronged figure, without mentioning that Ye Lan, the junior, had no intention of competing for resources with the Sixth Peak.
But one thing was true: Liu Ruiwind could indeed save Divine Void Mountain a lot of trouble.
At least, they wouldn't need to seek external help for pill refinement.
"So, what do you want?" The half-dead old man spoke softly.
"Hmm."
Muchang Daoist took a deep breath, waving his sleeves to lift Liu Ruiwind from his kneeling position, "I want to show everyone his years of hard work. In front of the Eight Peaks disciples, he will refine the Profound Treasure Pill. If you all are satisfied and find him barely acceptable..."
"Then let's settle the matter."
Before Jinxue Daoist could finish, he showed confusion, "What matter?"
"Why pretend? Don't you know what this child seeks?" Muchang Daoist mocked with a faint smile, "Ye Lan will forever be the nominal peak master of Pill Peak, this won't change."
"But Ruiwind can't keep working so hard without clarity. He doesn't have to be the peak master, but he can manage all the affairs of Pill Peak, having put in so much effort. He should gain something, be it fame or fortune."
"Hasn't it always been this way?" Qianfeng Daoist retracted his gaze and looked back.
"That's what I'm saying." Muchang Daoist narrowed his eyes, speaking slowly, "All of you will sign a contract together, a permanent one with your signatures, not the kind where my son, Liu Ruiwind, has to prepare to be driven out as soon as Ye Lan returns."
With these words, silence once again descended upon the Grand Hall.
Muchang's actions could be seen as a step back, no longer demanding more and giving up on those empty titles. But it could also be interpreted as a forceful leap forward, firmly securing the Fifth Peak and no longer allowing anyone to interfere.
Instinctively, everyone's gaze turned to the Main Seat.
The half-dead old man, his eyelids drooping, said, "Divine Void Mountain cannot have only one person capable of refining the Xuan Yuan Treasure Pill."
"As long as you all are willing to sign this contract and give me a promise, I, Muchang, can also assure you that the past incidents will not happen again. Medicine Peak will strive to cultivate more capable individuals... including that young man brought back by Leaf Lan."
Muchang Daoist's expression returned to calm.
Ever since the Dan Hua's appearance, he had already made up his mind entirely.
Even if he couldn't get more, he had to at least safeguard what he already had.
After a long while, the old man's hoarse voice echoed in the hall.
"Agreed."
As the Eighth Peak's Master and the closest existence to the Third Stage, his single word was enough to settle the matter.
"..."
Liu Ruiwind knelt again, prostrating himself fully and bowing deeply towards the Main Seat.
Before today, he would have never accepted this outcome.
To replace Leaf Lan as the Medicine Peak's Venerable, admired by all disciples, had always been his dream.
But after seeing that Azure Dragon Blood Jade Pill, he felt a sense of relief upon hearing that word.
However, this sense of relief also brought a murderous intent to Liu Ruiwind's eyes, an intent he struggled to suppress.
Why did that despicable woman have to return at this time?
Leaf Lan, being a disciple of Medicine Peak, and that young Danist, had nothing to do with this matter. Why should he help her?
She dares to meddle in everything, and even a Seventh Stage True Immortal dares to interfere in the Great Dharmaraja's seat of succession.
"Thank you, Senior Brother."
Muchang Daoist bowed and, after that, turned to leave the Grand Hall with his son.
Until they exited the peak, he turned back, his face now cold and indifferent, "This is your last chance. Don't disappoint me. If you succeed in pill refinement, it will be less than eight tribulations..."
"Eight Tribulations?"
Under his father's cold gaze, Liu Ruiwind shivered.
It was common knowledge that even at his best, he could only leave behind seven tribulations in the Xuan Yuan Treasure Pill, and that was already the limit.
"Medicine Peak still has two and a half sets of Xuan Yuan Treasure Pill ingredients."
"Over these years, I've kept two sets there. You've taken them all this time, making the Eighth Peak believe."
Muchang Daoist patted his son's shoulder and took a step forward, his entire body dissipating from the spot.
...
Meanwhile, in the Blue Sea, a majestic Golden Bodhimanda figure led dozens of Celestial Armies, each clad in Immortal Armor, standing tall and proud like towering pines, with extraordinary appearances and an air of authority.
"General, we are here as ordered to guard, but we must not be too hasty."
Two deputies stood beside the Golden Bodhimanda, one called You Yun Shan and the other Shi Yong, both Seventh Stage Immortal Generals and disciples of the Triad Immortal Sect, possessing extraordinary abilities.
You Yun Shan's expression was complex. He understood the concept of a new official burning with enthusiasm, but this new Sixth Stage Partial General was a bit too eager.
Every day, he patrolled with his brothers, not even sparing the low-level Celestial Armies who didn't know him.
Here, there were three sworn brothers, known as Bai Hong San Xian.
It was common knowledge that the Blue Sea was the Divine Void Ancestor's dojo, and to occupy a place under the Great Dharmaraja's watchful eye was no small feat. These three demons' strength was by no means ordinary.
Rumor had it that they had offended a Celestial Deity, but there was no solid evidence. Azure Phoenix General was tasked with investigating, and these three demons had sought refuge in the Blue Sea for many years, never leaving and gathering numerous demonic followers.
The party they were tasked with guarding included a snake demon with Celestial Immortal cultivation.
This general, eager to make a name for himself, was now heading straight for the demon's lair, intending to annihilate them.
His eagerness to establish merit was too obvious, but the opponent had just descended from the heavens, unaware of the dangers within.
"You should advise him." You Yun Shan glared at the man beside him.
"..." Shi Yong slightly lowered his eyes, standing quietly beside him, his gaze never leaving the Golden Bodhimanda's back.
Hearing this, he merely smiled, "If the General has ordered, we shall obey."
After all, the demons they had encountered recently were of low cultivation, and until now, this general had not shown any abilities beyond the Celestial Edict.
Tsk, he's being too cautious.
(End of Chapter)
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