"Seven Stars Sect presents a Spiritual Artifact, ten stalks of millennium-old Spiritual Medicine, a hundred pieces of Sixth Grade Elixirs, and a set of Water Attribute Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects to congratulate Sword Cauldron Sect on its grand opening."
"Fierce Sun Palace presents two Spiritual Artifacts, twenty stalks of millennium-old Spiritual Medicine, and a set of Gold and Wood Attribute Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects each to congratulate Sword Cauldron Sect on its grand opening."
The loudly announced gift lists caused a hush throughout the grand hall, and some smaller sects and factions were visibly shocked.
"Hiss! Am I... am I hearing things? Junior Brother, hit me. See if this is a dream."
"Ouch, definitely not a dream. This... this list of gifts is too extravagant."
"Spiritual Artifacts, Sixth Grade Elixirs, and Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects for forming Spiritual Bodies; are the Seven Stars Sect and Fierce Sun Palace planning to throw themselves away?"
"Exactly, are they crazy?"
"Hmph! Crazy? They are not crazy at all, quite the opposite, they’re very clever!"
"Indeed, they’ve played their hand well, cutting off the tail to survive, exhibiting great courage."
Anyone who can sit as a Sect Leader or Elder is not a fool. They were momentarily stunned by the gift lists but soon realized the real intentions of these two great sects.
During the battle with the Seven Stars Sect, the Fierce Sun Palace’s upper echelon perished. Currently, the strongest person in the sect is Zhuo Qing, the First Disciple of former Sect Leader Zhang Jiuyang, at the Spirit Sea Realm.
Though the Spirit Sea Realm is considerable strength, overall it ranks at the bottom among the forces in the Luoxing Islands, even less than some Loose Cultivator Martial Artists.
Such cultivation is merely unable to protect the vast foundation of the Fierce Sun Palace, as demonstrated by the discreet behavior of the sect’s disciples outside in these recent days compared to their former arrogance.
The Seven Star Palace is in a similar state, with only one Elder of the Spirit Embryo Realm remaining barely enough to hold the fort.
Moreover, Feng Lan Sword Lord’s actions have incited deep-seated hatred from all forces on the Luoxing Islands. Although Feng Lan Sword Lord was killed by Zhong Lin, it doesn’t mean others will let the Seven Stars Sect go.
The new Sect Leaders of the two major sects have also seen through this point and knew that the only one who could protect them was Zhong Lin, so they offered such grand gifts solely to seek protection.
Compared to the shock of others, Yu Jinglei’s expression was calm, but those familiar with him would notice the slight smile at the corner of his mouth, showing how pleased he was.
Zhong Lin had indeed predicted correctly that the Seven Stars Sect and the Fierce Sun Palace would come.
These two sects have been established for thousands of years and have no shortage of good things; it’s time to fleece them thoroughly.
Thinking of this, Yu Jinglei strides towards the door.
"Senior Brother, aren’t you going to see the people outside, they are all here for you?"
On the Ling Long Tower, Long Zhao gazes with some envy at Yu Jinglei, who is chatting and laughing with the crowd. In his mind, he imagines himself being in that position and founding a sect named Sea Suppressing Sect.
When will the Sea Suppressing Sect be restored in my hands?
Of course, with his current cultivation, it’s easy to rebuild the Sea Suppressing Sect on the Luoxing Islands, but he refuses to let the once Supreme Sect shrink to a place even the officials of Liantian Sea Country are too lazy to visit.
At this moment, Zhong Lin is intently staring at the Pill Furnace, continuously adjusting the flames and observing the fusion degree of the medicinal materials within, occasionally tossing in a few herbs.
Moments later, accompanied by a buzzing from inside the Pill Furnace, a smile appears on Zhong Lin’s face.
The lid is lifted, and five Nourishing God Pills, full of medicinal power, lie within, emitting a unique glow.
With a void grasp of his right hand, the five Nourishing God Pills fly under the influence of Spiritual Origin into the Jade Bottle that had been prepared in advance.
"Senior Brother’s alchemy skills are truly pleasing to behold, already bearing the hallmark of a Grandmaster." Long Zhao praises.
Zhong Lin glances at Long Zhao, too lazy to acknowledge him.
If there were indeed connoisseurs present, they would realize Zhong Lin’s alchemy skills are fundamentally at a Grandmaster Level.
The System Panel directly transfers full-level experience into my mind; what is full-level? Full-level means reaching the same level as the strongest person who crafted this elixir.
Do you really think my system is like those third-rate things?
"If you really can’t sit still, you can walk around outside or help me teach the disciples," Zhong Lin suggests helplessly.
Long Zhao shakes his head, "Gu Chen has already entered the basics of Cloud Walking Palm; the next step is merely continuous practice, occasionally guiding them is enough. As for downstairs, the excitement belongs to others, I just feel the cold; being with you, Senior Brother, gives me a sense of belonging."
"Then work hard in your cultivation; you must know that cultivation is fundamental; the bustle outside is because I am strong enough."
Long Zhao spreads his hands, innocently says, "Senior Brother, I’ve already reached Perfection in the Yunling Realm, just short of a Gathering Top Pill, without elixirs further cultivation is useless."
Damn, I feel like I want to kill him.
Zhong Lin clenches his fist, suddenly feeling a desire to hammer someone.
"Master, people from Purple Cloud Sect have arrived."
Gu Chen’s voice comes from outside, and the news makes Zhong Lin slightly startled.
Shortly after, the door opens, and a few familiar figures appear in sight.
Besides Ouyang Daoyong and Wan Pu, Tang Xueyuan has also come along.
Zhong Lin rises to greet them.
"Sect Master Ouyang."
Ouyang Daoyong also smiles warmly, "Elder Zhong."
"Greetings, Elder Zhong."
Wan Pu speaks with salute, while only Tang Xueyuan calls with a face full of tenderness and longing as ’Grandfather.’
"Please take a seat, Gu Chen, bring some tea."
Gu Chen promptly serves the tea and then quietly stands behind Zhong Lin.
Ouyang Daoyong looks around, sniffing the medicinal aroma lingering in the air, sighing in his heart.
These all used to be ours! But alas, Purple Cloud Sect is too small to house such a great presence.
Ouyang Daoyong’s expressions are all caught by Zhong Lin, who chuckles lightly, "Sect Master Ouyang need not feel this way. Even though I have left Purple Cloud Sect, I will always remember the kindness you’ve shown. When I first arrived at the Luoxing Islands, it was thanks to Purple Cloud Sect’s shelter that I am who I am today.
I hereby promise, from now on, that Sword Cauldron Sect and Purple Cloud Sect will forever be allies, advancing and retreating together."
Ouyang Daoyong stands up abruptly, looking at Zhong Lin with excitement.
Ouyang Daoyong’s visit to Zhong Lin this time was merely to renew a courtesy relationship and did not expect Zhong Lin to propose forming an alliance and advancing and retreating together.
Considering Zhong Lin’s current status as the strongest on the Luoxing Islands, in addition to being a Sixth Grade Alchemist, their Purple Cloud Sect has struck a huge bargain.
Zhong Lin said with a smile, "Of course, it is true. Purple Cloud Sect has shown kindness to me by taking me in. As the saying goes, a drop of water shall be returned with a burst of spring. As long as Sect Master Ouyang is present, the Sword Cauldron Sect and Purple Cloud Sect will always be allies."