There's Something Wrong With My Immortal Path

Chapter 61: Nascent Soul Pill?

At this point, there's no other choice. With the death of Daoist Zilei, the two sects will either thrive together or perish together in conflict.

What's even more troublesome is the current situation of the two sects, which is quite grim.

Internally, Haiguo has defected, and many Great River cultivators have actually followed him!

They are all traitors!

They must be eliminated!

Externally, if the upstream sects learn of Daoist Zilei's demise, it will surely cause a lot of trouble.

Although both sects are not wealthy, even a mosquito is still meat.

Before the news reaches the upstream sects, the two sects must try to eliminate internal threats as much as possible.

It sounds simple, but it's not easy to do.

During this silent moment, the gazes of the Bamboo Sword cultivators turned to the Great River Sect across from them.

"Fellow Daoists... I wonder who among you will become the vice sect master?"

The one speaking is Xu Weizhou.

After all, he is somewhat acquainted with the Great River cultivators.

It's appropriate for him to say this.

While Xu Weizhou spoke, his gaze remained on Jiang Chong in the center.

In the eyes of most cultivators, Jiang Chong is the best candidate for this vice sect master position.

Jiang Chong has had dealings with the Bamboo Sword Sect for a long time, he has the highest qualifications, and the remaining power of the Jiang family is the greatest.

If they can obtain the full support of the Jiang family, it will be much easier to stabilize the chaotic situation in the Great River Sect.

However, to Xu Weizhou's surprise, Jiang Chong declined.

"I am old and now I have lost an arm. I am not fit for such a heavy responsibility."

Jiang Chong declined, causing Sect Master Xu Xuan to furrow his brows slightly.

What does this old man want?

Didn't he want to become the sect master of this branch sect in the first place?

Why is he changing his mind now?

While Xu Xuan furrowed his brows, Jiang Chong respectfully stepped forward and presented a jade slip.

"Sect Master, please take a look."

With Jiang Chong addressing him as sect master, the Great River Hall fell silent once again.

The cultivators looked at the old, thin man before them with fear in their hearts.

Taking the jade slip slowly, Xu Xuan's body trembled as his divine sense entered it.

Gripping the armrests tightly, Xu Xuan stood up and walked step by step towards Jiang Chong.

"Jiang Chong... Is this matter true?"

"It is absolutely true!"

"Good!"

Under his robe, Xu Xuan clenched his fist tightly.

Looking around at the cultivators, Xu Xuan hoarsely said,

"Jiang Chong, you shall be the Grand Elder of our Jianhe Sect! Jiang Chong, as the Grand Elder, you can rest assured to carry out this matter! When necessary, you can also call upon the Bamboo Sword Sect Grand Elder."

"Thank you, Sect Master!"

This time, the cultivators in the Great River Hall were dumbfounded.

They didn't know what was recorded in that jade slip.

All they knew was that they had underestimated this old, thin man.

Jiang Chong is not simple!

Being the vice sect master is a hot seat.

But being the Grand Elder of Jianhe is different; that is a position of real power!

Jiang Chong's move of retreating to advance can be considered brilliant.

Sitting back on his high seat, Xu Xuan still felt a bit excited in his heart.

In Xu Xuan's eyes, that jade slip was Jiang Chong's declaration of loyalty!

The contents of the jade slip are as follows:

[Jiang Chong bows and pays respects to the sect master.]

[He Niansheng, using humans to refine pills, aiming to achieve Nascent Soul!]

[If I obtain this person's pill, I may be able to break through to the infant stage.]

[Jiang Chong, though old, is willing to serve as the sect master and search for this pill, only hoping that the sect master will have mercy on my Jiang family.]

...

He Niansheng, the Green Pill Master!

How could Xu Xuan forget about him!

If it weren't for his pill, Xu Xuan's Nascent Soul father wouldn't have died in battle!

He Niansheng must die, but Xu Xuan won't let go of that Nascent Soul pill either.

As for why he entrusted this task to Jiang Chong, Xu Xuan has his own thoughts.

With the death of Daoist Zilei, Xu Xuan noticed that the cultivators with the same surname as him had changed their expressions.

They... have started to have rebellious thoughts!

Beware day and night, for thieves are hard to guard against!

Do not doubt those you use, and do not use those you doubt.

Xu Xuan wanted to let the disciples of the Bamboo Sword Sect know that he was not without capable people.

If what Jiang Chong said is true, obtaining the Human Pill would allow him to reach the Nascent Soul stage.

Xu Xuan firmly believed that the Sword River Sect would continue to grow under his leadership.

Father, please bless me.

...

As Jiang Chong stepped back, Xu Xuan's gaze shifted to the Hai brothers below.

To Xu Xuan's surprise, the Hai brothers also retreated.

Hai Long stepped forward and said with confidence:

"Master, the Hai Clan does not wish to be the vice sect. My brother and I only want to kill the renegade cultivator Hai Guo, who stole our family heirloom!"

"If the master trusts us, you can entrust the task of hunting down Hai Guo to my brother and me. I hope the master will grant us this favor!"

Upon hearing the Hai brothers' words, the disciples of the Bamboo Sword Sect showed strange expressions.

This Great River cultivator feels somewhat abnormal...

After hesitating for a moment, Xu Xuan nodded slowly.

He agreed.

Let the dogs fight each other.

As a result, the position of the vice sect master unexpectedly fell on Hu Changqing's head.

However, Hu Changqing did not show any joy. Instead, he felt speechless in his heart.

What is all this?

Bullying an honest person?

How did I become the vice sect master?

...

After leaving the Great River Hall, the cultivators dispersed in different directions.

Jiang Chong stood solemnly, waiting for the sect master Xu Xuan.

"Master, the Great River Soul Capturing Cliff has a cold spring that can preserve the body for a hundred years without decay."

Patting Jiang Chong's shoulder lightly, Xu Xuan sighed.

This Xu surname cultivator is no better than an outsider.

"Elder Jiang Chong, you are considerate."

Before Xu Xuan finished speaking, Jiang Chong continued:

"Master, this is my nephew. He is kind-hearted and used to be in charge of the Soul Capturing Cliff..."

Following Jiang Chong's pointing finger, Xu Xuan saw Jiang Liang, who was bowing respectfully.

The young man had a good attitude, but he had lost one eye.

Yes, Jiang Liang did not die.

When Qing Elixir Peak collapsed, the interconnected underground river saved his life.

However, the underground river's flow was also tampered with by He Nian.

Jiang Liang forcefully opened his right eye and swam out.

But the price was losing one eye.

Looking deeply at Jiang Liang, Xu Xuan sighed heavily.

"Continue to do what you were doing..."

"Jiang Liang! I won't let the master down!"

...

Watching Xu Xuan's figure recede into the distance, Jiang Chong looked at Jiang Liang again.

"I have no children or grandchildren. I regard you as my successor..."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Liang's body trembled.

"Uncle..."

"Jiang Liang, we have both been defeated by him. You lost an eye, and I lost an arm."

After a moment's pause, a brilliant light burst forth from Jiang Chong's murky eyes.

"But that's not what I want to talk about today, Jiang Liang. We won't keep losing forever, you know?"

Clenching his fist, Jiang Liang nodded vigorously.

"Jiang Liang, many, many people will die in the future. You must take good care of the Soul Capturing Cliff... Our Jiang family's secrets are all there."

"Uncle? What do you mean by this?"

Looking at Jiang Liang's puzzled expression, Jiang Chong shook his head slowly.

"Jiang Liang, there are some things you are better off not knowing."

"Do you trust your uncle?"

"I do!"

"Then guard the Soul Capturing Cliff well, properly handle the bodies, and don't be negligent."

"Remember... the dead are important."

Gazing at the collapsed Qing Elixir Peak not far away, Jiang Chong's eyes were as deep as an abyss.

"Someday, we will make them pay."

(End of this chapter)