Mortal Alchemy

Half a year later.

Things unfolded as Bai Jianjia had predicted.

The disciples of Xing Peak took turns provoking the Foundation Establishment disciples of Luo Fu Peak and Yun Lin Peak.

However, the disciples of these two peaks seemed to have a tacit understanding and a common goal.

No matter how the Xing Peak disciples provoked them, they would not get angry, wanting to preserve their slots for the Changtian Secret Realm.

At this moment.

Senior Brother Pei Fengge of Luo Fu Peak and Senior Brother Shao Yunxiu of Yun Lin Peak sat together drinking tea:

"That Chen Ping is outrageously bold, wanting to monopolize three slots. Does he really think we're fools who can't see his purpose?"

"This person's strength is indeed formidable; you and I are no match for him."

"With only a little over a year left before the Changtian Secret Realm opens, let's just focus on seclusion and endure for now."

Pei Fengge nodded slightly: "Chen Ping is making so many enemies. After entering the Changtian Secret Realm, I imagine no one in the sect will be willing to team up with him."

Shao Yunxiu nodded bitterly: "Who asked the Eastern Xuan Sect to be the weakest among the four sects in the Eastern Region cultivation world for so many years?"

In the Eastern Region cultivation world's sect combat power ranking, the first is the Demon Slaying Sect, the second is the Heaven Born Sect, the third is the Myriad Desire Pavilion, and the fourth is the Eastern Xuan Sect.

Because internal strife within the Eastern Xuan Sect is severe, many disciples only want to cultivate peacefully within the sect, unlike the other sects who spend more time honing themselves outside. Thus, generation after generation, their combat power is almost always inferior to the other three sects' disciples.

At this time, two Xing Peak disciples arrived. Their expressions changed slightly: "Senior Brother Li Zhuxuan of Xing Peak!"

Li Zhuxuan's aura was sharp, like a cold, wild blade, his eyes like hooks. He arrived in front of the two and said with a fake smile:

"Xing Peak received a report from a disciple stating that the two junior brothers may be involved with demonic cultivators. I wonder if you have time for me to search you? This would clear your names and avoid delaying matters related to the Changtian Secret Realm. What do you say?"

Pei Fengge's expression immediately turned extremely unpleasant. He gnashed his teeth, glared, but didn't dare to say a word.

Shao Yunxiu looked even more aggrieved and humiliated.

They had cultivated in the sect for many years, so how could they be involved with demonic cultivators?

This was clearly Chen Ping's provocation, wanting to humiliate them and thus make them accept the challenge, losing their slots for the Changtian Secret Realm!

Shao Yunxiu took a deep breath: "Chen Ping, just you wait!"

He held a grudge against Chen Ping.

But on the surface, he said with a humiliated expression: "Then I'll have to trouble Senior Brother Li to clear our names."

Pei Fengge's face was even more livid.

Then, the two were searched by Li Zhuxuan. Neither of them put up any resistance.

Li Zhuxuan still had a fake smile: "It seems it was indeed a groundless accusation. Sorry for disturbing you, junior brothers."

He left with another Xing Peak disciple, muttering, "Cowardly turtles."

The two men's faces were livid, but they didn't dare to fart.

Impulsiveness ruins everything; they could only endure.

Li Zhuxuan left and came to Chen Ping. His smile remained unchanged as he chuckled:

"Uncle Chengping, those two cowardly turtles are still unmoved."

Chen Ping frowned slightly: "They can endure even this?"

Li Zhuxuan shook his head: "Who asked Uncle Chengping to be so powerful?"

In just over twenty years, he jumped from the early stage of Foundation Establishment to the late stage, wielding a third-order sword treasure, inheriting the sword dao mantle of Palace Master Gongyue, and even comprehending Sword Qi Solidification. Who wouldn't praise such aptitude?

Right now, among the Foundation Establishment disciples of the Eastern Xuan Sect, who doesn't know Chen Ping's reputation?

Chen Ping sighed:

"If it really doesn't work, I can only give up the idea of Huang'er entering the Changtian Secret Realm."

Li Zhuxuan chuckled: "Why doesn't Uncle consider the positions of those Nascent Soul scions?"

"Ordinary Foundation Establishment disciples have all cultivated diligently and conscientiously, so they are cautious by nature."

"Those Nascent Soul scions, on the other hand, are arrogant and domineering."

The Golden Core scions, and even the direct descendants, have always acted arrogantly in the Eastern Region cultivation world.

These Nascent Soul scions are even more extreme; they are the top-tier second-generation immortals of the Eastern Region cultivation world.

Back then, that Yan Xiuyang didn't even put Chen Ping, a Nascent Soul direct disciple, in his eyes.

Chen Ping's eyes flashed: "Speaking of which… I did have a conflict with that Yan Xiuyang…"

If he could take Yan Xiuyang down, even if it didn't cut off his path to Golden Core, it could at least delay him for several decades.

That Yan Xiuyang himself didn't have enough merit points, and he's currently on the Changtian Secret Realm list.

In a few decades, Chen Ping would definitely already be a Golden Core cultivator and wouldn't put Yan Xiuyang in his eyes at all.

"Yan Xiuyang?" Li Zhuxuan said, "I know this person. He's arrogant, domineering, and fond of women."

Chen Ping said:

"Does this person have any weaknesses that could force him to fight me on the dueling stage?"

Li Zhuxuan said: "I'll have to go back and investigate to find out."

"Alright." Chen Ping nodded: "Then I'll have to trouble you, nephew, to make a trip. If it really doesn't work, I can only give up on this plan."

When it comes to the path to Golden Core, most people would rather endure the humiliation brought by Xing Peak than step onto the dueling stage.

With such a way of doing things, it's no wonder the Eastern Xuan Sect has been at the bottom of the four sects in the Eastern Region for so long.

"Alright, Uncle, I'll take my leave now." Li Zhuxuan left with another disciple.

The Xing Peak disciples of the past didn't have a good impression of Chen Ping, this direct disciple uncle. Ever since Chen Ping revealed his strength half a year ago, this senior brother of Xing Peak took the initiative to associate with Chen Ping, which can be considered riding the coattails.

Chen Ping continued to consume Nourishing Spirit Pills to improve his body cultivation: "I'm already close to the peak of the second-order body cultivation…"

"But I lack third-order spiritual herbs. I currently only have 200,000 spirit stones on me, which is not enough to advance to the third-order body cultivation before the Changtian Secret Realm opens."

"Perhaps after entering the Changtian Secret Realm, gathering spiritual herbs will allow me to successfully advance to the third-order body cultivation."

This time, Xing Peak only has four slots to enter the Changtian Secret Realm.

Those with sufficiently powerful special spiritual roots, Golden Core is not a problem. They have already obtained Three Lights Divine Water and may even advance to Golden Core, while they are still in seclusion, preparing for the subsequent Nascent Soul Seed Battle.

The Nascent Soul Seed Battle is related to the allocation of Heavenly Maiden Tears.

Three days later, Chen Ping didn't wait for Li Zhuxuan, but he waited for Bai Jianjia.

Bai Jianjia said: "Junior Brother, don't touch that Yan Xiuyang."

Chen Ping raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.

"Master already knows about this matter. Supreme Su Tai personally conveyed the message to Master."

Supreme Su Tai is Yan Xiuyang's father, and is a master of formations.

"After receiving the message, Master also had Supreme Su Tai provide a compensation, enough to allow Nephew Meng to cultivate in peace."

"Master said that Nephew Meng's special spiritual body is not suitable for exposure in the Changtian Secret Realm. Once others notice, there is a risk of dao demise. It is better to cultivate diligently and participate in the subsequent Nascent Soul Seed Battle."

Back then, Yan Xiuyang wanted to snatch Chen Ping's spiritual herbs. Now that Supreme Su Tai has provided a compensation, it means that Chen Ping and Yan Xiuyang should resolve their grudges and not let Chen Ping target Yan Xiuyang.

Chen Ping sighed: "What a pity, then let it be."

Chen Ping continued to cultivate in seclusion. In the blink of an eye, a year and a half had passed.

The Changtian Secret Realm was about to begin. The four sects each sent several Golden Core True Persons to take Chen Ping and others to the location of the Changtian Secret Realm.