Ye Zhu lost, and news of his defeat spread rapidly throughout Three Clarity Daoist Sect.
Everyone was talking about the Hundred Academyâs Chief.
However, the Hundred Academyâs Chief, who was the topic of everyoneâs conversation, had gone into closed-door meditation inside an ordinarily small mountain peak.
That mountain peak was the location of Gong Yueâs residence.
Gong Yue, Shang Honghua, and the others were not surprised about Chu Kuangren defeating Ye Zhu.
After all, he had been undefeated amongst the younger generation back in Planquilon Immortal World, and no one was a match for him. They had since gotten used to it long ago.
What shocked them more was the fact that Chu Kuangren was able to deal such a huge blow to the Three Clarity Daoist Sect, so much that the latter could only stay silent despite what he had done.
They were more astonished about that than him defeating Ye Zhu.
âThe Celestial Demon Tribeâ¦â
âWhat a terrifying force he has behind his back.â Gong Yue shook her head and lamented.
She did not know much about the Celestial Demon Tribe but only after asking around for a few days did she realize how terrifying that tribe was and that they had Chu Kuangrenâs back.
As for Bei Ming, he had already disappeared long ago. After all, he was the manifestation of a strand of Celestial Demonic qi, so he could not stay for long.
âTeacher, my King has been inside there for so long. Could he have injured himself during the battle against Ye Zhu?â Shang Honghua asked anxiously.
âDonât worry. Our boss is a powerful person. Heâll be fine.â Lil Fox, who was standing aside, reassured her.
âThatâs right. Thereâs no need to worry, Honghua. We saw how that battle ended. Itâs clear that Brother Chu isnât injured at all. He must have his reasons for going into closed-door meditation at such a time,â Gong Yue replied with a smile.
âInjured?â
On the contrary, she was even more worried about Ye Zhuâs condition. If something bad were to happen to him, Chu Kuangrenâs relationship with the Daoist Sect would further worsen.
As for Chu Kuangrenâ¦
âHmâ¦â
She could not recall seeing him injured before.
âNow that I think of it, he never seems to get hurt, eh?â
1
Meanwhile, Chu Kuangren was still in closed-door meditation. Sitting with his legs crossed on the bed, a small bundle of blood was levitating before him, and it was Ye Zhuâs blood!
âIâve done it!â
Chu Kuangren suddenly opened his eyes.
A green flash of light appeared in his eyes, and there were two leaves with razor-sharp sword qi surging within them.
If anyone else were here, they would be incredibly shocked.
Chu Kuangren had mastered the Green Leaf Sword Vision!
âAs expected of one of the Ten Honorable Supreme Immortal Physiques. Although itâs incomplete, this physique can still increase the power of my Sword Dao by quite a lot.â
âHmm, not bad⦠Not bad at all.â Satisfied, Chu Kuangren smiled.
During Chu Kuangrenâs battle with Ye Zhu, he sneakily collected some of Ye Zhuâs blood to analyze and replicate the Green Leaf Sword Vision.
That was precisely why he went into closed-door meditation, and with help of the Tome of Physiques, the process was smooth for Chu Kuangren.
However, it was a shame that the Green Leaf Sword Vision was incomplete, so its power was inferior to the complete version of that Honorable Supreme Immortal Physique.
Then again, even if that was a complete Honorable Supreme Immortal Physique, he still could not analyze it just by relying on some blood.
âWith the Tome of Physiques, perhaps I might be able to perfect and fix this Honorable Supreme Immortal Physique,â Chu Kuangren mumbled.
It was simply unimaginable to think that the Green Leaf Sword Vision, Heavenly Samsara Physique, and Chaos Celestial Demon Physique were all possessed by one single person.
Not to mention, he also possessed the Transcendental-tier Ultimate Almighty Source Physique!
Chu Kuangrenâs proficiency in Daoist Physiques was unlike any other.
âAlso, Iâve verified the Heavenly Samsara Physique and the Chaos Celestial Demon Physiqueâs compatibility through this battle.â
âIt seems that Iâll have to research more about the rebirth cycle intent.â
He ended that battle with a combination of his Reincarnation Tribulation Light and the Yin Yang Life and Death Symbol. He came up with that move in a flash of inspiration, meaning that the move still had not been perfected.
However, if that imperfect move could already defeat Ye Zhu, its strength would surely increase a lot once it was perfected.
Not only that, but it was a combination of the two Daoist Physiqueâs divine abilities.
He still had not combined both Daoist Physiques, and that was what Chu Kuangren really wanted to research.
If he managed to combine those two Daoist Physiques, he could then use the power of the rebirth cycle and any of their divine abilities whenever he wished.
In other words, he gained a lot from that battle.
âLetâs do a gacha roll then.â
Since he was in a good mood, he opened his Fantasy Roulette.
âCongratulations, Host! You have obtained a God-tier item, the Nine-leaf Soul Herb!â
âThe Nine-leaf Soul Herb?â
Chu Kuangrenâs eyes lit up.
âThe Nine-leaf Soul Herb, the Superb-tier Immortal Herb?â
Immortal Herbs and pills correspond to the Immortal cultivation realms, and Superb-tier Immortal Herbs were known to be at the Gilded Immortal level. It meant that those Immortal Herbs could benefit even Gilded Immortals.
The Nine-leaf Soul Herb was the best of the best among Superb-tier herbs.
Besides that, it was also the rarest Soul Herb of all and could be used to increase the level of oneâs soul.
âExcellent. Itâs been a while since my Nine-Cycle Trinity Soul Refinement has been stuck in the Eighth Cycle. Itâs time for an increase.â
âThis Nine-leaf Soul Herb came just right on time.â
Chu Kuangren did not use the Immortal Herb immediately as he had something more important to attend to. âJudging by the time, he should be coming to pay me a visit by now.â
Outside the hut, an elderly man holding a whisk suddenly arrived.
Upon seeing him, Gong Yue quickly bowed and greeted him.
âGreetings, Sect Leader.â
It was Master Daoist Qing Ling.
At that moment, Gong Yue was feeling very nervous. After all, she was well-acquainted with Chu Kuangren, who made a huge mess in the Three Clarity Daoist Sect.
âThe Sect Leader wouldnât do anything bad to me, right?â
âThereâs no need to be so formal.â
Master Daoist Qing Ling did not show any emotion. Then, he looked at Shang Honghua nearby and nodded with a smile. âNot bad, With this cultivation level at your age, you can truly be a match for the Heavenly Champions.â
âI donât deserve such praise, Sect Leader,â Shang Honghua replied.
âIâve completed my investigation into your matter, and Iâm here to deliver you the final verdict. Starting from today, you shall be known as the core disciple of the Daoist Sect, and youâll enjoy the same treatment as the other Heavenly Champions.â
Shang Honghua was stunned for a while before she said, âThank you very much, Sect Leader.â
Having been treated so poorly in Three Clarity Daoist Sect, she had once thought of leaving them. Would it not be nice to just be by Chu Kuangrenâs side?
However, she could not do it.
Gong Yue and all the previous Jade Clarity Immortal Sectâs disciples were still here. If she were to leave, their lives would certainly become even worse.
Not to mention if Master Daoist Qing Ling would interfere, most of the higher-ups were usually so swamped with work that they would not have the time to bother with petty squabbles among the disciples.
Hence, Shang Honghua decided to stay. She wanted to climb to the highest position in Three Clarity Daoist Sect to protect her Daoist Brothers and Sisters. Doing so would also be the best reward for Gong Yue, who had been taking care of her the entire time.
Besides, if she left just because of that reason, would it not make her appear weak?
âSect Leader, is there anything else for your visit?â Gong Yue asked.
She refused to believe that Master Daoist Qing Ling had come here just to tell Shang Honghua that. Any of the elders could have been sent to deliver the same message.
Seeing that the Sect Leader personally made his way here, she suspected that there must be something more important on his mind.
âI would like to see Brother Chu,â Master Daoist Qing Ling said as he looked at one of the rooms nearby.
Gong Yue secretly confirmed her guess. âJust as I suspected.â
At that moment, they heard a creak, and the door to that room opened.
âPlease enter, Master Daoist Qing Ling.â
Chu Kuangrenâs voice came from inside. Clearly, he was not surprised by Master Daoist Qing Lingâs visit. Some could even say that he anticipated it.