Modern World's Martial Dao Human Immortal-Chapter 242 - 232 Number 3

"The Dharma Phase Level power of the Nine Cauldrons Sect..."

Feng Ao naturally knew that the Nine Cauldrons Sect had relied on a Primordial Spirit Formation and a Dharma Phase Spiritual Treasure, the Yuan Realm, to reproduce methods nearly akin to those of a Dharma Phase Cultivator.

But...

He had seen clearly the exchange that took place between Lin Deng and that so-called "Dharma Phase" Cultivator from years ago.

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That kind of power was indeed unstoppable when bullying Primordial Spirit Cultivators, and it wasn’t an overstatement to say it possessed power at the Dharma Phase Level.

However, in front of a true Dharma Phase Cultivator...

It was completely insufficient.

Not to mention someone like the mysterious Dharma Phase Cultivator just now who had crushed him with a near-effortless might, even severely damaging his Void Divine Realm.

That was the power of a peak Dharma Phase Level.

However...

Although Feng Ao knew in his heart that the mysterious fifth Dharma Phase Cultivator could not possibly be from the Nine Cauldrons Sect, he did not voice these speculations or arguments.

With a Crimson Red Gold Core attacking the core headquarters of the Immortal Alliance and causing damage exceeding thirty million...

No, it should be at least a hundred million in losses!

Such vast damages must have someone pay the price, take responsibility.

If their Immortal Alliance was blaming the Nine Cauldrons Sect...

Then so be it!

Unless the Nine Cauldrons Sect paid a sufficient price, this matter wouldn’t be settled easily.

As for Ye Lisha, her Myriad Beasts Sect and the Nine Cauldrons Sect...

Not to mention allies, but at least they shared common enemies such as the Limitless Star Palace and the Immortal Alliance.

Thinking of this, she sneered, "Haha, Lin Deng really had a good idea. We in the Myriad Beasts Sect had discussed internally why Li Hanqiu of the Nine Cauldrons Sect has been making big moves recently. Could it be that his Golden Core can no longer stabilize and he’s waiting for others to return from the Northern Sea? Are you worried that Li Hanqiu, before his death, might drag someone down with him and you’ve quickly urged the Immortal Alliance’s people to replace you and perish with Li Hanqiu?"

After speaking, she turned her gaze toward Feng Ao: "As for the Dharma Phase that attacked you, whether it was from the Nine Cauldrons Sect or not... You should be very clear about the power that the Nine Cauldrons Sect’s so-called ’Dharma Phase’ possesses, right? To be able to inflict such damage to your Void Divine Realm in such a short time, reducing it by one third... who could do that, I don’t need to spell it out, do I?"

Lin Deng and Luo Fu looked at each other.

Luo Fu spoke up directly with a reprimand, "Nonsense, to destroy a third of another Dharma Phase’s Void Divine Realm in such short time, no one has that kind of strength."

"I never said that a single person could achieve this. What if it was two people? Or perhaps, there is a third person still in hiding, striking together?"

Ye Lisha sneered.

"You..."

"Don’t try to confuse things here with her. Feng Ao, Your Excellency, you have exchanged blows with that Dharma Phase, and you surely know that Dharma Phase isn’t any of us."

Lin Deng waved his hand, indicating that Luo Fu needn’t continue arguing with Ye Lisha.

Luo Fu also ceased to speak further upon seeing this.

He was actually just using this method to signify that the Limitless Star Palace had no intention of making an enemy of the Immortal Alliance.

"I think the ones muddling the facts are you, aren’t they? This is the work of the Nine Cauldrons Sect? You can actually say that."

Ye Lisha spoke bluntly, "Don’t forget, besides a Dharma Phase expert in the attacking party, there was also a Crimson Red Gold Core! Aside from Li Hanqiu, the Nine Cauldrons Sect doesn’t have any other reputable experts. On the other hand, certain powers have hidden forces in abundance, strategically placed within other Sects."

"I can’t be bothered with you. Is it not possible that a Crimson Red Gold Core is hidden within the Nine Cauldrons Sect?"

Lin Deng flicked his hand, and then said to Feng Ao, "Rest assured, Your Excellency Feng Ao, our Limitless Star Palace will assist you and will surely unearth those who have caused such significant losses to the Immortal Alliance."

"Oh? The Limitless Star Palace is willing to entangle themselves with Li Hanqiu on my behalf?"

Feng Ao asked.

"Er..."

This question shut down everything Lin Deng was about to say next.

But then Luo Fu quickly said, "We will support you, pressuring the Nine Cauldrons Sect for an explanation. With such great losses to the Immortal Alliance, the Nine Cauldrons Sect should hand over the Yuan Realm Spiritual Treasure as compensation, which I think is a very reasonable proposal."

Feng Ao glanced at him.

He knew it was just an empty promise from the Limitless Star Palace.

He also knew that if he truly pressured the Nine Cauldrons Sect to surrender the Yuan Realm, a treasured Spiritual Treasure...

Li Hanqiu would surely go insane.

"Forget it, Li Hanqiu has indeed been acting strangely lately, and he might not survive the next few decades. The chances are not small that he might drag someone down with him in his dying moments. It’s better for our Immortal Alliance not to touch this bad omen."

Feng Ao had already decided internally, but of course, he wouldn’t express these thoughts aloud. Instead, he nodded in agreement, "I also think this is quite appropriate."

It’s extortion anyway.

Demand the sky to pay off the ground.

Some compensation must be extracted from the Nine Cauldrons Sect to offset the losses of the Immortal Alliance.

Because the Nine Cauldrons Sect is weak and easy to bully.

...

The Immortal Alliance experienced such a significant event, which could be labeled as news for the entire realm, stirring heated discussions throughout the Void Divine Realm.

In such a context, the death of an Alchemy Grandmaster, on the contrary, failed to create much of a stir.

At most, it led Ascendant Tower to raise the prices of certain special elixirs by several folds.

The aftershocks of the battle between a Crimson Red Gold Core and a Star God, which merely claimed hundreds of lives, was considered fortunate for the headquarters of Ascendant Tower—it could have been much worse.

If the fight had been slightly longer or more intense, it would have been quite normal for it to level the entirety of Ascendant Tower’s headquarters, even extending to annihilating Seven Hills City.

The news overshadowed the death of the Alchemy Grandmaster, let alone the silent disappearance of a vice-ministerial figure not long after.

...

Three days later.

After personally avenging the mastermind behind his family’s murder, Xie He returned before Alkaid and said solemnly, "Hall Master Alkaid, from now on, I offer myself to you."

"As long as you stay true to Nine Cauldrons Sect, we shall never fail you," said Alkaid as he patted his shoulder.

Despite...

the fact that he was decades younger than this Alchemy Grandmaster.

...

Days later, Alkaid brought Xie He directly to the headquarters of Nine Cauldrons Sect—Red City.

When he arrived with Xie He, Nine Cauldrons Sect demonstrated their sincerity by having Li Qingshan, the Sect Master himself, personally lead a welcome party.

Of course, for the sake of confidentiality, the welcoming ceremony wasn’t particularly grand, but every attendee was of Hall Master Level stature.

It included the Hall Master of the Alchemy Hall, Wu Qingying.

This was Alkaid’s first time seeing the actual person of the Alchemy Hall Hall Master, and she had... a disposition reminiscent of a mature female doctoral student.

She appeared dispirited with lifeless eyes, and even during the current welcoming ritual seemed to have her mind elsewhere.

It was only when Li Qingshan said to her, "Qingying, with the help of Grandmaster Xie He, you can leave the elixirs for strengthening the body to him from now on and no longer need to worry too much..."

Suddenly...

Wu Qingying seemed to be injected with a surge of positive energy and instantly became lively.

Shaking off her dazed state, she approached Xie He with enthusiasm, "Grandmaster Xie He, welcome to our ranks. Your arrival is so timely—supporting the Alchemy Hall will be your responsibility now..."

Seeing Wu Qingying’s sincere demeanor, Xie He felt the authenticity of the people from Nine Cauldrons Sect and solemnly promised, "Master Wu, you are too kind. I am only adept at a few elixirs. The overall affairs of the Alchemy Hall still require your leadership. Let’s assist and learn from each other..."

"What I said is true—I’ve decided to voluntarily step down and let you take over as the Hall Master of the Alchemy Hall. I will also transfer control of the Green Jade Pill Cauldron to you, entrusting you with this Spiritual Treasure. With your alchemical skills, if you can handle this Spiritual Treasure Pill Cauldron, you can certainly create even more exceptional elixirs."

Wu Qingying seemed eager to relinquish her responsibilities on the spot.

"This... there’s no need, really no need. As an outsider, what virtues or abilities do I have that I could take the position of Hall Master of the Alchemy Hall upon my arrival without having contributed anything?" protested Xie He urgently, waving his hands.

"In the art of alchemy, it’s the skilled who take precedence. Grandmaster Xie is a renowned Nine-Star Alchemist of Cangwu Great World, while I... at most, can pass for a One-Star Alchemist of the eighth level, and that’s with the Sect providing me with numerous resources to squander, affording me the ability to refine a Medium Grade treasure pill. But in truth, I can’t even concoct an Interior Grade treasure pill descended from the Third Generation... I... I..."

Wu Qingying choked up as she spoke, recalling the immense pressure she had endured over the years.

"Not at all, not at all..." interjected Li Qingshan, rushing to console her, "Qingying has undeniable talent in alchemy. Being able to refine Interior Grade treasure pills from the Second Generation before the age of forty, and even advancing to create Medium Grade treasure pills from the First Generation. If given another thirty years, you might well step into the realm of a Nine-Star Alchemist and refine Superior Grade treasure pills from the First Generation. In a few more decades, it’s entirely possible you’ll become a Nine-Star Alchemist before the age of a hundred. Therefore, there is no need for such self-deprecation."

The other Hall Masters nodded in deep agreement.

Wu Qingying was already considered a top-tier alchemy prodigy.

With the prospect of becoming a Nine-Star Alchemist before the age of a hundred, she wasn’t far behind Xie He.

The reason for her lack of confidence...

was largely due to Alkaid pushing her too hard.

Visiting twice or thrice a year to inquire about the progress in alchemy, each inquiry seemed to correlate with a new advancement in his cultivation.

Those awaiting her elixirs were constantly improving, while her own alchemical skills stagnated in comparison, naturally making her feel inadequate.

"But..."

Wu Qingying wanted to say something more.

That’s when Alkaid interjected, "Let’s have the Green Jade Pill Cauldron be used by Xie He for now to show the sincerity of our Nine Cauldrons Sect. As it happens, I have a pill recipe I plan to have Xie He try. If he’s aided by the Spiritual Treasure Pill Cauldron, the chance of success should increase significantly."

Hearing Alkaid say this, Wu Qingying and the others abstained from further disagreement.

"Then let’s do as you suggest," they concurred.

At this moment, she, as well as the upper echelons of Nine Cauldrons Sect, could all see that Alkaid represented the future of the Sect.

If he was given enough time to grow, Nine Cauldrons Sect might well stand equal with the likes of Myriad Beasts Sect and Immortal Alliance among the top Immortal Sects.

Therefore, even though he was currently just a Vice Hall Master and had yet to take up the role of Chief Hall Master, in the eyes of many, he was already regarded as the third most significant figure in the Sect, only below Li Hanqiu and Li Qingshan.