Chapter 111: Chapter 111: Breaking Through to the Golden Core Stage
Everyone could hear that Ling Qiushui rejected.
Even facing the Profound Nether Immortal Sect, Ling Qiushui did not hesitate in the slightest.
This was a powerful elixir to heal one’s foundation.
In the entire Cultivation Realm, only the Ancient Divine Sect can refine it; it is extremely rare and valuable.
Such a priceless elixir, Mu Qingwang actually had the audacity to ask Ling Qiushui to hand over the refining technique.
Has he lost his mind?
Upon hearing Ling Qiushui’s words, Mu Qingwang’s old face darkened, anger surging in his heart.
Celestial Monarch Xing smiled and said, "Elder Mu, the Seventh Grade Alchemists from all major forces have not asked about the refining technique. Does Elder Mu’s alchemy realm fall short of theirs?"
Shangguan Yanran added with a smile, "Elder Mu, are you lacking in confidence?"
"Truly shameless." Yang Shan cursed under his breath, "Our Divine Sect is the only one in the Cultivation Realm to possess such an elixir, where does that old man get the face?"
Lu Ming shrugged and said, "I really don’t know how he can say such things."
"Exactly." Qian Yue rolled her eyes, extremely disgusted, "The Profound Nether Immortal Sect has such power; why not let them give us powerful Celestial Techniques? Or let us use the Royal Artifact?"
Celestial Monarch Xing and Ling Qiushui’s words rendered Mu Qingwang unable to counter, and his dark old face could not look worse.
Mie Xiaoyao lightly laughed, "Ancient Sect Leader, the Heaven and Earth Immortal Spirit Pill is extremely popular in the Cultivation Realm, and the news has spread far and wide."
"Even if other major forces have the pill formula, they can’t refine it. This is quite dangerous for the Ancient Divine Sect, so the Ancient Sect Leader should think it through carefully."
Before the Ancient Sect Leader could speak, Ling Qiushui refused once again, "No need to consider it, thank you Elder Mie for the reminder, but no matter how great the danger, the Ancient Divine Sect does not fear it."
Ling Qiushui was not foolish enough to hand over the refining technique.
She feared no major force; besides, the pill formula has already been sent out, yet the powerful alchemists cannot refine it—only Ling Qiushui can refine the Heaven and Earth Immortal Spirit Pill in the Cultivation Realm.
Why would Ling Qiushui fear threats from major forces?
Furthermore, through the Heaven and Earth Immortal Spirit Pill, the Ancient Divine Sect could likely draw some strong allies.
"Three Elders, I won’t see you off." The Ancient Sect Leader directly issued an order to expel the guests.
"Even so, what a pity. Farewell." Mie Xiaoyao shook his head slightly, then turned and left.
"Hmph! Don’t regret it!" Mu Qingwang shouted in anger, a sinister look in his deep old eyes.
Watching the departure of the three, the Ancient Sect Leader and the three Elders breathed a silent sigh of relief.
Clearly, they feared the three would make a move.
Mie Xiaoyao, at the Late Stage of Divinity Transformation, his terrifying strength alone was enough to severely wound the Ancient Divine Sect.
Ling Qiushui chuckled coldly, "Want the refining technique? Dream on."
"Ancient Sect Leader, they probably won’t let it go." Shangguan Yanran frowned with concern, "The Profound Nether Immortal Sect is backed by the Soul-Devouring Sect; they’ll certainly make a move in secret."
"Making a move is certain." Celestial Monarch Xing said gravely, "Not just the Profound Nether Immortal Sect, other major forces are likely to act as well; we’ve anticipated this long ago."
"But, to strengthen the Ancient Divine Sect’s capabilities, we must take a gamble; the Heaven and Earth Immortal Spirit Pill must be introduced. Although extremely risky, it must be done; I will recruit some strong allies promptly."
"That’s for the best." The Ancient Sect Leader felt somewhat relieved, "The sooner the better; the Profound Nether Immortal Sect visited today, the other major forces won’t delay too long."
"Leave it to me; hopefully, I can recruit some strong allies." Celestial Monarch Xing nodded slightly, then vanished.
Upon deciding to auction the Heaven and Earth Immortal Spirit Pill, they had already predicted the consequences.
Though Ling Qiushui sent the pill formula out, achieving significant results, there were still transcendent forces eyeing the Ancient Divine Sect.
To strengthen the Ancient Divine Sect, risks must be taken.
The Ancient Sect Leader looked around and asked, "Does anyone know where Tian Kui is?"
Everyone shook their heads; no one knew where Tian Kui was.
Tian Kui’s whereabouts had always been unpredictable; constantly drinking, no one knew where he was.
The Ancient Sect Leader sighed lightly, shaking his head helplessly.
"Little Sister, you go to Celestial Sound Valley, others return and cultivate." The Ancient Sect Leader left a message, then vanished with the two Elders.
Shangguan Yanran said seriously, "Qiushui, I’ll head back to the Immortal Sword Sect soon to inform the Sect Leader and Elders."
Ling Qiushui quickly transmitted a message advising, "Yanran, don’t leak the information that you can refine the Heaven and Earth Immortal Spirit Pill, and no one must speak of it, to avoid bringing disaster to the Immortal Sword Sect."
"The Immortal Sword Sect will not stand idle!" Shangguan Yanran transmitted the message, then soared into the sky controlling her sword.
Not to mention Gu Chenfeng guiding her alchemy, with her sisterly bond with Ling Qiushui over the years, Shangguan Yanran certainly wouldn’t stand idle.
"Is this girl risking her life?" Ling Qiushui cursed inwardly, then flew her sword towards Celestial Sound Valley.
In the subsequent ten days.
Many major forces in the Cultivation Realm visited one after another, with sincere intentions to befriend, greeted with the highest etiquette by the Ancient Divine Sect.
However, anyone arrogant or overbearing, regardless of the force, faced closed doors.
Having already offended the Profound Nether Immortal Sect, why fear other major forces?
Elsewhere.
Celestial Monarch Xing traversed various regions of the Cultivation Realm; over ten days, leveraging his Seventh Grade Alchemist status and the allure of the powerful Heaven and Earth Immortal Spirit Pill, he not only recruited some major forces but also successfully enlisted three Divinity Transformation Stage powerhouses.
With the aid of three Divinity Transformation Stage powerhouses, the Ancient Divine Sect’s strength jumped multiple levels.
The Ancient Sect Leader and the high-ranking elders finally felt a lot more at ease.
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Within the Returning Ruins Illusion Realm.
On the tranquil snowy ice plains, a powerful wave of Ice Attribute Energy suddenly surged and rolled wildly.
"Golden Core Stage! I’ve broken through!" Gu Chenfeng suddenly opened his eyes, full of excitement.
This domineering and powerful Ice Attribute Power originated from Gu Chenfeng.
After frenzied cultivation for half a month, with the aid of powerful Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, immense Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, and vast Ice Attribute Power, Gu Chenfeng directly broke through from the Middle Stage of Fasting to the Golden Core Stage.
At the center of the Star Sea of Qi, a Golden Core hovered, surrounded by enormous amounts of Ice Attribute Spiritual Power slowly rotating.
Ice Attribute Spiritual Power, dozens of times stronger than during the Fasting Stage.
Overjoyed, Gu Chenfeng formed his palm into a claw, gathering a white energy in his palm, radiating a very domineering aura.
Feeling the domineering and powerful energy, Gu Chenfeng confidently said, "Though I’ve just broken through to the Golden Core Stage, my current strength is entirely enough to contend with the Late Stage of Golden Core."
"Martial King’s Mansion, Mu Qingyun, time for us to meet."