The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 688: Chapter 688: Hu Donghe’s Support

Why would Shen Chong want Jing Yan to become the Ten Hall Master?

Perhaps there are multiple reasons, but certainly one very important reason is that Shen Chong himself too wishes that Jing Yan could eliminate the Gai Family.

Shen Chong himself can’t openly deal with the Gai Family for the time being, but he hopes to eradicate them through Jing Yan’s hands.

If Jing Yan lacked the ability to stand on his own, would there still be a need to make him the Ten Hall Master?

If Jing Yan lacked courage, then even if he became the Ten Hall Master, it’s doubtful that the other Hall Masters would sincerely help him.

At today’s Hall Master meeting, Shen Chong may also have been testing Jing Yan.

”Hmph, what does it matter if you’re a High-level Alchemist?”

”In my Third Hall, there are not just one or two High-level Alchemists!” The Third Hall Master said icily with a frosty face, ”Do you think being a High-level Alchemist is something to be proud of?”

”Perhaps in your Lanqu County, being a High-level Alchemist is a big deal. But across the entire Heavenly Origin Continent, High-level Alchemists aren’t really anything special! Young man, you should broaden your horizons, and not immerse yourself in your own world all day, as that’s not going to be of any benefit to you.” The Third Hall Master directly criticized Jing Yan.

”Ha ha, Third Hall Master, let’s not get angry. Indeed, there are many High-level Alchemists on the Continent, but High-level Alchemists who are in their thirties, there is likely only Jing Yan on the entire Continent. Perhaps it won’t be long before Jing Yan can become a Pill King?” The Eight Hall Master, Min Huo, laughed loudly.

”Jing Yan, do you yourself wish to become the Ten Hall Master now?” Min Huo looked at Jing Yan and asked.

Jing Yan naturally nodded.

”Jing Yan... I have to say, there’s no need to hurry. With your talent, you could definitely benefit from more experiences. I can see that the Holy Master thinks highly of you. With the Holy Master’s support, wouldn’t it be even better if you practiced for a while longer?” Min Huo’s words carried a sense of advice.

His words made sense.

The stronger Jing Yan’s abilities and the more renowned his name, the less resistance he would face in assuming the role of a Hall Master.

Clearly, though, Min Huo also felt that Jing Yan was currently too inexperienced to take on the role of a Hall Master immediately.

Jing Yan frowned as he looked at Min Huo and was about to speak.

”Wait a minute!” Shen Chong suddenly raised his hand.

”Ha ha, Donghe Great Pill King has arrived,” Shen Chong said with a smile to everyone.

At that moment, Hu Donghe had indeed come to the outside of the Holy Hall.

Jing Yan turned to look at Shen Chong, who, from within the Holy Hall, knew that Hu Donghe had arrived outside, showing that Saint Master Shen Chong indeed had a grasp of every movement within the Holy Palace.

”Lords of the Hall, please let Donghe Great Pill King come in. You have no objections, right?” Shen Chong looked at the nine Hall Masters.

This meeting was a meeting of the Hall Masters. Normally, it would be improper for outsiders to casually get involved. However, letting Hu Donghe come in wasn’t a big problem. Currently, even Jing Yan was an outsider, yet he was also attending the Hall Masters’ meeting, wasn’t he?

None of the nine Hall Masters objected to Hu Donghe coming in.

They, of course, all recognized Hu Donghe.

On the Heavenly Origin Continent, the only Great Pill King they could find was Hu Donghe. The other two widely acknowledged Great Pill Kings had been missing for a long time, and may have possibly died.

Seeing that no one had any objections, Shen Chong had Chang Huan go out and invite Hu Donghe in.

A moment later, Hu Donghe and Chang Huan entered the Holy Hall together.

”Holy Master!”

”Ha ha, greetings to all the Hall Masters!” Upon entering, Hu Donghe first gave a formal bow to Saint Master Shen Chong and then casually greeted the nine Hall Masters.

The nine Hall Masters courteously responded in turn. They clearly respected Hu Donghe from the bottom of their hearts, unlike their attitude towards Jing Yan.

”Great Pill King, what brings you to the Holy Palace?” Min Huo asked in a loud voice.

”Eighth Hall Master, what you said is wrong. Why couldn’t I come to the Holy Palace?” Hu Donghe laughed.

”Ha ha, of course, I welcome you, Donghe Great Pill King. I’m just too pleased and surprised to see you. To be frank, I was planning to visit Pill Country in a while to ask for your help in refining an elixir,” Min Huo said in his rough voice.

Although Hu Donghe’s martial arts combat power was average, his status on the Heavenly Origin Continent was exceptional. The nine Hall Masters also had to be polite towards Hu Donghe, as they too had requests to make of him.

Dao Emperor Realm practitioners also need to train. For Dao Emperors, ordinary resources barely have any effect, and only a few Ninth-level Elixirs can significantly aid their Martial Arts Cultivation.

Finding an Alchemist to refine Ninth-level Elixirs on the Continent is not so easy. The top Alchemists from the Alchemy Dao Families, with the help of Source Power, might be able to refine Ninth-level Elixirs, but the success rate is uncertain. Even if they successfully refine them, the quality and quantity naturally cannot compare to the elixirs refined by Hu Donghe.

”Good talk! Good talk!”

”Actually, this time I came with Jing Yan to see the Holy Master,” Hu Donghe said casually, subtly indicating his close relationship with Jing Yan.

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the nine Hall Masters all changed slightly.

These Hall Masters might have heard about the relationship between Jing Yan and Hu Donghe, but as they had not seen it firsthand, and now with Jing Yan and Hu Donghe right there, Hu Donghe’s demonstration of closeness with Jing Yan was clear for all to see.

This was enough to send a ripple of shock through the minds of the nine Hall Masters.

If Hu Donghe was decisively backing Jing Yan, then they would have to re-evaluate the proposal of Jing Yan becoming the Ten Hall Master.

Typically, even for these Hall Masters, it was not easy to seek Hu Donghe’s help in refining elixirs. Besides paying a huge reward, they also had to see if Hu Donghe was available. If Hu Donghe refused to help them refine elixirs, there was nothing they could do about it but wait.

They certainly could not threaten the City Lord of Pill Spirit City, Hu Donghe, nor could the Holy Master command Hu Donghe to refine elixirs.

The nine Hall Masters also realized that Hu Donghe clearly knew about the ongoing Hall Master meeting. By choosing to enter the Holy Hall at this time, his purpose was to support Jing Yan.

The Third Hall Master furrowed his brows as he looked at Jing Yan, feeling resentful in his heart.

How had Jing Yan become so close with Hu Donghe? What exactly did Hu Donghe see in Jing Yan? Was it Jing Yan’s talent in the Alchemy Dao, and he wanted to take Jing Yan as a disciple?

Thinking of this, the Third Hall Master’s eyes brightened.

He smiled and said to Hu Donghe, ”Donghe Great Pill King, Jing Yan wouldn’t happen to be your disciple, would he?”

The Third Hall Master felt that this was quite possible. Although there had been no rumors about this, it was normal for outsiders not to know if Hu Donghe had taken Jing Yan as a disciple without making it public.

Upon hearing this, the other Hall Masters also showed a sudden look of realization.

If Jing Yan was Hu Donghe’s disciple, then Hu Donghe’s support for Jing Yan would make more sense.

At this moment, Hu Donghe’s eyes widened in surprise as he looked towards the Third Hall Master.