Alchemy Master

Chapter 905, Appointed as Sacred Master

Translator: Silavin

“Qin Yichen pays his respects to the Sacred Master, Envoy, and all Seniors.” After arriving before the hall, Qin Yichen first bowed to everyone present.

What appeared to be a normal gesture won him considerable goodwill from the assembled gathering.

One must understand that Qin Yichen’s defeat of Ling Tuyai was tantamount to saving the Sacred Land. This could be called a magnificent achievement without the slightest exaggeration. Yet on Qin Yichen’s person, they saw not even a trace of arrogance from his accomplishments.

Had this merit fallen to any other person, their tail would already be pointing skyward. How could they possibly maintain such modesty?

“Good, good. Come, sit here.” The smile on the Brilliant Sky Sacred Master’s face deepened as he beckoned to Qin Yichen, indicating he should sit beside him.

“Yes!” After bowing, Qin Yichen pulled Feng Qianxue along and walked toward that position.

Within the great hall, the assembled crowd’s expressions varied as they witnessed this scene.

That position was no simple matter.

It was the Sacred Master’s seat. Even Sacred Master Candidates had no qualification to occupy that position.

As for Qin Yichen, not to mention being a Sacred Master Candidate, he did not even count as an Inner Sect Disciple. He definitely had no qualification to sit there.

However, at this moment, no one opposed.

Even the Sacred Master Candidate, Mu Yanfeng, remained silent.

Clearly, even if the Brilliant Sky Sacred Master immediately appointed Qin Yichen as the Sacred Land’s Sacred Master, no one would object.

“All within the jurisdiction of the Sacred Lands, the strong are supreme. You all understand what this represents. Even our Brilliant Sky Sacred Land faces the possibility of being replaced.”

After Qin Yichen took his seat, Yu Qianqiu gazed down from on high at the numerous people in the great hall, his calm voice echoing in everyone’s ears.

Hearing these words, the hearts of numerous Brilliant Sky Sacred Land experts suddenly tightened, their expressions becoming solemn.

During this Sky Cliff Pavilion challenge, if not for Qin Yichen’s shocking reversal at the final moment, they likely could not be sitting here peacefully right now.

“If we don’t want our Brilliant Sky Sacred Land to be replaced by other Forces, I ask all of you to demonstrate your loyalty and cultivate useful Disciples with dedication, to ensure the Sacred Land will endure all future troubles!”

“We respectfully heed the Sacred Master’s teachings!”

Everyone responded respectfully. This challenge had made them acutely aware of the crisis a Sacred Land could face. If they continued as before, with outstanding Disciples being poached while they failed to develop Disciples capable of shouldering the main responsibilities, such crises would recur!

Qin Yichen quietly observed this scene. For a Sacred Land to endure, it needed not only peak combat power but also countless Disciples with potential. Otherwise, once its top combatants reached their age limits, those top experts of the Sacred Land would perish, and there would be no one to replace them!

The Brilliant Sky Sacred Master’s gaze turned toward Qin Yichen. “This challenge has concluded. I announce that from today onwards, Qin Yichen shall be our Sacred Master Candidate!”

Throughout the great hall, numerous envious gazes fell upon Qin Yichen. Having entered the Sacred Land merely months ago, he could actually become a Sacred Master Candidate. Such an achievement was truly extraordinary!

However, his dazzling performance within the Sacred Land was sufficient to stabilize his position as a Sacred Master Candidate.

“Hehe, Junior Brother Qin, congratulations.” A smile appeared on Mu Yanfeng’s face as he addressed Qin Yichen.

The several Hall Masters also nodded slightly toward Qin Yichen. If previously they had somewhat looked down on him due to his limited experience, such attitudes had undoubtedly been completely transformed by that earlier battle defending the Sacred Land’s reputation.

“I’ll have to rely on Senior Brother Mu’s and all the Seniors’ continued guidance in the future.” Looking at everyone’s smiles, Qin Yichen showed no arrogance, responding with an amiable smile.

In the future, he would still treat Brilliant Sky Sacred Land as his foothold for the Sacred Lands. Naturally, he did not want to sour relations by acting arrogant.

Observing Qin Yichen’s humble and amiable smile, everyone in the great hall nodded with smiles, unable to suppress some emotion in their hearts.

This young man’s temperament is excellent, his potential extraordinary. He would surely achieve remarkable things in the future!

The several Hall Masters exchanged glances, each seeing this meaning in the others’ eyes.

“Qin Yichen, now that you’re a Sacred Master Candidate, you may also seek a mountain peak within the Sacred Land as your residence.” Yu Qianqiu nodded subtly to himself, smiling as he spoke.

“Many thanks, Sacred Master!” Hearing this, Qin Yichen respectfully expressed his gratitude. His gaze secretly glanced at Dan Xuanzi. Although he also wanted to reside on the Pill Hall’s mountain peak, after having his intimate moments interrupted twice, his heart was completely set on leaving that place.

He definitely did not want to be disturbed every time things got passionate!

“Hehe, congratulations to the Brilliant Sky Sacred Master for gaining such an outstandingly talented Sacred Master Candidate.” At this moment, the Sacred Martial City Envoy beside the Brilliant Sky Sacred Master suddenly spoke.

“Envoy Yunwu is too kind. His qualifications pale in comparison to Sacred Martial City’s numerous talents.” The Brilliant Sky Sacred Master’s eyebrow raised as he smiled in response.

Hearing this, the Sacred Martial City Envoy’s brow furrowed slightly, unable to help cursing inwardly, [This old fox!]

He had remained in Brilliant Sky Sacred Land for several days with no other purpose than seeing Qin Yichen’s exceptional talent and wanting to recruit him into Sacred Martial City. However, this old fox kept deflecting and hiding that youth, only now allowing a meeting.

And right from the start, before he could even speak, the Sacred Master had directly appointed him as Brilliant Sky Sacred Land’s Sacred Master Candidate.

This left him somewhat helpless.

Though Sacred Martial City stood above the Sacred Lands, and they could generally obtain any promising candidates they favoured through the Sacred Lands’ cooperation, these candidates were limited to ordinary Disciples. As for Sacred Masters and Sacred Master Candidates, such figures were future Pillars of their Sacred Lands. They were naturally impossible to yield to Sacred Martial City.

Yu Qianqiu had obviously seen through this, which was why he had immediately appointed Qin Yichen as Sacred Master Candidate upon his arrival.

“Sacred Master Yu, might I speak privately with your Sacred Land’s Sacred Master Candidate?” The Sacred Martial City Envoy frowned, pondering briefly before speaking.

Hearing this, the hearts of everyone in the great hall tightened.

Was this fellow openly planning to poach him?

Having asked so directly, even the Brilliant Sky Sacred Master would find it difficult to refuse.

And if he was allowed to discuss matters privately with Qin Yichen, should he offer resources and opportunities that even Brilliant Sky Sacred Land could not provide, relying on the Sacred Master Candidate title to retain Qin Yichen would become difficult.

Though Brilliant Sky Sacred Land was a colossal entity, compared to Sacred Martial City with its unfathomably deep foundation, the gap was immense.

The Brilliant Sky Sacred Master’s expression also darkened, clearly worried about precisely this point.

“Qin Yichen, what do you think?” The Sacred Martial City Envoy smiled lightly, his gaze falling on Qin Yichen.

*Whoosh!*

Instantly, countless gazes turned toward Qin Yichen. Being stared at by so many penetrating eyes, even Qin Yichen felt a chill throughout his body.