Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World

For the first time, Song Sect Leader experienced what it truly meant to feel a thorn in one's back.

If this weren't University Island in the Jiushan Realm, the crowd behind him would likely be in an uproar.

If looks could kill, he'd probably be riddled with holes by now.

He sneered inwardly, pondering: You only see me kneeling, not realizing my only worry is not kneeling fast enough!

Not kneeling would truly lead to death...

The Jiushan Sect is genuinely rewriting the Alchemy Dao!

The people behind don't understand, but he has been involved in the improvement of Spirit Pills, and naturally knows how rapid the progress is.

Although his skill in Alchemy doesn't surpass Elder Xiong, within the Hundred Immortals Alliance, he is one of the few Nascent Soul masters.

To him, Alchemy had become second nature long ago.

But...

Thinking of the batch after batch of Spirit Pills with higher quality, more abundant Spiritual Energy, and less pill toxicity,

he still felt like he was dreaming.

The measurement and analysis capabilities of Jiushan Sect, combined with the previous accumulation of Alchemy Dao from Qingmu Sect, have brought visible progress in just ten days!

The improvement is not just in the quality of Spirit Pills.

The Dan Dao attainments of those Foundation Establishment disciples from Jiushan Sect have also improved.

Even Elder Xiong, he, and the Golden Core masters of Qingmu Sect feel as if they are being reborn...

Initially, they didn't quite understand or dare to believe, but after discussing with Elder Xiong, they came up with an explanation:

Newbies tend to progress the fastest.

And by viewing Alchemy from Zheng Fa's framework, they returned to a newbie state.

Every Alchemy method can be optimized.

The amount of Spiritual Power used, the duration of spells, even questioning the necessity of a spell and if there are better alternatives...

Countless questions were raised, analyzed, observed, and solved.

They used to have such doubts but lacked a systemic approach to solving them.

But the Jiushan Sect can!

Elder Xiong was right:

The Alchemy Dao of the Jiushan Realm is a rapidly growing monster.

At least in the views of Song Sect Leader and Elder Xiong, the Alchemy Dao of Qingmu Sect and even the entire Hundred Immortals Alliance would either be destroyed by this monster or become a part of it.

Song Sect Leader even thinks that the Supreme Dao, the most proficient in Alchemy among the Five Sects, if unable to obliterate the Jiushan Sect, will eventually be crushed by them.

The Qingmu Sect doesn't want to perish, so naturally, they kneel, and they must kneel publicly to convey their value!

Zhang looked at Song Sect Leader with determination, and then at the bewilderment and panic of the other sect leaders, smiling inwardly.

This clever figure...

"Song Sect Leader's thoughts are certainly welcomed by our Jiushan Sect." She already knew Zheng Fa's intentions, and naturally knew how to handle it, "If Qingmu Sect unselfishly submits the Secret Technique to the guild..."

Zhang paused slightly, as if thinking, but spoke the terms she and Zheng Fa had discussed long ago:

"The patent right of fifty years is rightfully Qingmu Sect's."

"Even if the Secret Technique is modified, this patent right can only belong to the guild and Qingmu Sect. The profit-sharing ratio will depend on the value of the Secret Technique and the effectiveness of the improvements, but Qingmu Sect, as the original provider of the Secret Technique, shall receive no less than thirty percent of the share."

Upon hearing this, Song Sect Leader's face lit up with joy.

Understanding it as his reward for his loyalty.

Zhang and he both realized that the current Qingmu Sect's Secret Technique was still regarded as their own, but once it's improved?

It would actually be considered a collective achievement of both the Jiushan Sect and Qingmu Sect.

The more it's improved, the smaller the contribution of Qingmu Sect might become.

The thirty percent is the reward that Zheng Fa and Jiushan Sect have left for Qingmu Sect.

It's also a way to show gratitude—rewarding Song Sect Leader's wise decision.

"Lastly, regarding the responsibilities of this guild president... our Jiushan Sect believes Song Sect Leader is quite suitable."

Song Sect Leader was stunned for a moment, clearly taken aback.

Around him, murmuring arose among the sect leaders.

At present, the heads of the two major guilds are Zhang for the Talisman Master's Guild and Lady Xuanhua for the Artifact Refiner's Guild.

Meaning that Song Sect Leader is the only guild leader who isn't part of Jiushan Sect.

Everyone understood the implications.

"What does Song Sect Leader think?"

"I vow to give my utmost!"

Song Sect Leader knew it wasn't the time to refuse; Jiushan Sect clearly wants to mold Qingmu Sect as an example of allegiance.

Watching Song Sect Leader's back, everyone had to admit: the lower he knelt, the higher he now stands in their hearts.

Zhang nodded to Song Sect Leader, then turned to the others and said:

"As for what Song Sect Leader mentioned, offering techniques for improvement, our Jiushan Sect does not insist."

A collective sigh of relief came from the seats.

Clearly, this group feared setting a precedent.

Song Sect Leader, however, chuckled slightly, realizing these fools have no idea what Jiushan Sect is doing...

Not offering the Secret Technique now, once Jiushan Sect fully absorbs Qingmu Sect's Alchemy Dao, will they even need these people's Secret Techniques?

They believe Jiushan Sect to be merciful, but Song Sect Leader understood… Jiushan Sect no longer cares.

In the Jiushan Sect's Alchemy Dao, there's no place for Secret Techniques!

"Does anyone else have any objections?"

With a smile at her lips, Zhang asked kindly.

No one dared to object.

The previous concern raised by Song Sect Leader had scared them half to death.

Seeing no objections, Zhang handed the preparation meeting over to Song Sect Leader, allowing him to discuss the next details as she hurried toward Gongkai Island.

Although the matters of the Alchemist Guild are crucial, the most important thing now is with Master Zheng...