Who Brought Him into the Cultivation World?

An additional sixty years of life might not mean much to those young cultivators.

But for those old fellows on the brink of death, it is nothing short of a divine elixir. Han Yu jumped out in Dongling City without rhyme or reason and lured in the Nine Sects with the first pill.

In the Divine Strategy Institute, Mo Yushu called his cousin over, wearing a complex expression as he started speaking.

”Is your friend’s pill real?”

The cousin was first bewildered, then Sixth Uncle Mo Xingzhi, who was beside him, briefly explained Han Yu’s recent situation, and only then did they discuss the pill.

The Mo Family wants it too?

Of course they do, which sect doesn’t have a few ancestors waiting for death?

The Mo Family naturally has some too. Initially, the matter with the Ginseng King involved the Mo Family; otherwise, those gnawing on the ginseng roots might have included them.

Now, this is a genuine Life Extension Pill. Given Han Yu’s past, he had never joked with pills, it is probably real.

”Will he give it to you?”

Mo Yushu looked solemn; if the pill is real, the Mo Family cannot ignore it.

The cousin furrowed his brows; if it’s about relationships, it’s naturally easier for him to ask than for others.

However, even if Han Yu is willing to give, will the other Eight Sects allow it?

It seems as if others don’t need it.

The same scenario was playing out not only with the Mo Family but also with the other sects, all speculating about the pill.

White Emperor City!

Ou Mingdong was scolded harshly.

A group of Palace Guards sensibly withdrew from the inner courtyard.

Especially the one who had reminded him earlier, whose face turned peculiar.

He had told his lord early on, this matter couldn’t withstand scrutiny, yet he didn’t believe it.

Who knows if it’s truly like his lord keeps chanting about, being beaten up harshly.

With a mind full of images of Ou Mingdong being beaten, he bowed his head and retreated quickly.

The Great Elder, still fuming, sat in the grand chair, looking at Ou Mingdong, who stood ashen-faced to the side.

”I was afraid you’d suffer a huge loss, so I rushed over, and what did you do? You hid the whereabouts of that damn brat from me!”

What irked him more was that if his little apprentice had informed him earlier, that Life Extension Pill would be in his hands by now.

”What a wastrel, taking such pills out there.”

Then he rebuked Han Yu once more.

”Master, truly don’t take it lightly, Han Yu’s pills aren’t a joke, the side effects are truly severe.”

Ou Mingdong quickly spoke up from beside him; outsiders might not know about Han Yu’s pills, but he understood. Even Mo Xiuwen, who was very close to him, dared not take Han Yu’s pills, highlighting how dangerous they could be.

The Great Elder glanced at him sideways; how could he not know about Han Yu’s strange pills? Not only he knew, but those old ghosts also knew.

”Do you believe those old ghosts are already on their way to Dongling City.”

A life-threatening crisis once a day, what death crisis could stump a Transcendent Realm cultivator?

With such thoughts, he probably wasn’t alone.

”Are you very close to him?”

The Great Elder suddenly asked.

Ou Mingdong was initially taken aback, then he realized.

This was an attempt to use some connection to request pills, wasn’t it!

”The Young Master Mo is very close to him. If he doesn’t ask, and I do, it wouldn’t be much trouble; if he already does, you’re out of luck.”

Ou Mingdong obediently reminded from the side.

”Useless wretch! Why didn’t you say so earlier?”

The Great Elder glared at him, hurriedly standing up and leaving the inner courtyard through the air.

This isn’t the Ginseng King; this is real life-extending stuff. Could the Mo Family not make a move?

No, he must reach it before the Mo Family does. At the very least, he cannot let the Mo Family use their relationship to acquire it. At worst, join forces to kick the Mo Family out first.

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”So, that brat just jumped out.”

Quan Xiaotong had naturally learned about everything regarding Dongling City and rested his head on his hand in contemplation while sitting quietly to the side.

”Are you really going to let him continue on like this?”

Gao Feng looked at him with eyes full of doubt.

Even the Nine Sects are now interested in his Life Extension Pill, and Dongling City has become a place of conflict.

If things continue to go unchecked, the city might not withstand the cultivators’ chaos.

Quan Xiaotong remained silent, always deep in thought.

After a long while, he slowly raised his head and spoke.

”I’ve always been pondering, if I were one of the higher-ups from the Corpse Refinement side, what could I gain from facilitating these things?”

Gao Feng, unable to hold back, slammed the table in frustration and said.

”Given the circumstances, you’re still pondering human nature. The pressing issue is how you’re going to deal with Dongling City.”

For someone like Gao Feng, maintaining a stable situation was paramount, yet he couldn’t interfere with Quan Xiaotong’s decision-making, so he could only worry at the side.

Outside, Feng Buping was finally released back by Che Dapao, now entering in a disheveled state to give his report.

Quan Xiaotong observed him with a smiling face and then teased.

”How many people have you spied on for your lips to turn blue?”

Feng Buping grimaced as he clasped his hands in salute, his voice hoarse, ”I’ve spied on all of them. The Commander was very angry, so the cultivators from Chongming Tower dared not refuse cooperation.”

Quan Xiaotong’s smile faded, becoming somewhat solemn. Che Dapao’s intention seemed to signal a comprehensive investigation.

Currently, between the two of them, one did not even bother to check, while the other had thoroughly investigated, yet it seemed there was some tacit understanding between them.

”Later, the other three towers are likely to come looking for you. Why don’t you choose a place and go on your own accord?”

Quan Xiaotong smiled as he spoke. Elder Feng looked troubled for a moment, raising his eyes to glance over, his expression suddenly turned odd, wanting to speak but immediately closed his mouth.

”You may leave now!”

Feng Buping saw the other party smiling and waving towards him, so he lowered his head and quickly walked out...

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On the following day, Han Yu toyed with the pill in his hand while standing at a high point overlooking all of Dongling City.

From early morning, that place was already bustling with noise, the mighty crowd unevenly matched, all seven nearby sects were present, and cultivators from various sects amidst the crowd were exceptionally conspicuous.

Their purpose was none other than the pill capable of directly advancing to the Divine Gaze Realm.

The pill in his hand was a freshly-made concoction from Ping today, though its name was quite a mouthful.

Good Deeds and Evil Exorcism Pill: The consumer can be aided by merits to recover from any condition except death, taking a year to gradually restore the body to its optimal state. Side effect: During the restoration, continuous goodwill is required; failure to maintain this results in certain death.

Gathering merits to heal injuries?

To be used first and repaid later?

Yet another pill that defies the natural order, based on the description, it seems capable of saving any injury except death?

Suddenly, the skies above Dongling City dramatically changed, and the Great Elder descended from amongst the clouds ahead of all, his robes flaring loudly, yet the moment he landed, an intense pressure forced a group of junior cultivators below the Divine Gaze Realm to retreat consecutively.

”Unparalleled Tower!”

Some cultivators were astonished.

In merely an instant, a resonant Buddhist chant echoed.

”Amitabha!”

An old monk, like a clear breeze passing by, abruptly appeared, his body emanating a striking golden light which was difficult to gaze upon directly.

”Galan Temple is here too.”

Someone in the crowd recognized him and spoke.

”Clang!”

The sound of a sword humming, many cultivators’ blades and swords trembled uncontrollably, as a figure exuding formidable sword intent descended, causing them to collectively unsheathe and fall, as if in submission.

”Nanli Sword Studio!”

”Screech!”

A massive eagle, gleaming with light, swiftly swooped down from the dome of the sky. Moments later, the ground quaked as the eagle gradually folded its metallic wings, revealing an aged figure on its back.

”Great-Uncle, isn’t this too flamboyant?”

A voice quietly muttered from behind the figure, and a cousin peeked out his head, only to be pushed back by the figure.

After the two landed, the eagle instantly disassembled, and countless iron fragments scattered in midair before rapidly re-forming into a long iron box.

”Carry it.”

After giving the cousin a glare, the figure proceeded with hands clasped behind.

”These are the Mo Family people.”

A whiff of alcohol wafted, carried by a light breeze, into Dongling City, followed by a fine drizzle from the sky above.

”It’s wine!”

Someone exclaimed, and the people nearby quickly caught the rainwater to taste, only to be dumbfounded one by one.

In the drizzle, an old Taoist rode on a wine gourd, slowly descending from the sky. After landing, the wine gourd spun, drawing the rain into a continuous line that was absorbed within.

”It’s from Langya Mountain.”

After the drizzle, as a rainbow gradually appeared, yet another old Taoist slowly walked down from the Rainbow Bridge, once again leaving all the spectators in awe.

After landing, he beckoned with his hand, causing the Rainbow Bridge to swiftly transform into a bracelet and fly back into his hand.

”It’s from the Qinglan Sect!”

”The flow of heaven and earth, fleeting visitors!”

A loud laugh descended from the sky dome, accompanied by an old Taoist, leisurely descending, clad in a robe adorned with dragon and phoenix motifs.

”This is the Dragon and Phoenix Palace!”

”Adorned with stars and moon!”

With an imperial decree, the sky appeared adorned with a scene of stars and moon intertwined, as an old Taoist slowly emerged from beneath the moon.

”It’s from the Star Moon Pavilion!”

Eight of the Nine Sects arrived?

The crowd was startled. Even those who knew little had heard of the Celestial Essence Nine Sects within the entire Cultivator Realm.

Just as everyone presumed it was over, the sky suddenly shifted, then descended towards the ground, shrouded in mist that gradually unveiled a mystical figure.

Piaomiao City was here as well.

All Nine of the Celestial Essence Nine Sects gathered.

Perched high above, Han Yu was already dumbstruck, not out of awe for their power, but shocked by the manner of their entrances.

This... who on earth came up with such grand entrances.

Do the Nine Sects always travel with such pomp?