Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World

Chapter 321: Supreme Spirit Pill, Haori's Scheming (Part 3)



Personal experience is ultimately not very reliable, especially with things like the Heart Demon Tribulation that can cause cultivators to hallucinate.

Zheng Fa wants to measure Spiritual Energy, or even condense a Nascent Soul under the Void Spirit Eye, to gather data.

But... this carries some risk.

Zhang frowned, seemingly disapproving, clearly, she also felt the risk was too great.

"Our Jiushan Sect has spent so many resources that if we cannot achieve perfection and gather more data, it would be a loss."

"Compared to alchemy experiments, this kind of Nascent Soul experiment is even rarer. The data from this will be invaluable for cultivating Nascent Souls in the future."

"This concerns the First 50-Year Plan, Senior Sister, I'm still willing to take this risk."

"Besides, what danger can I possibly face within the Jiushan Realm?"

Elder Xiong watched from the side; this Alliance Leader Zheng has always been known for his caution.

Yet now he acts out of character, making Elder Xiong suddenly feel... even if he cannot create the perfect Spirit Pill, joining the Jiushan Sect doesn't seem like a bad choice.

"I'll act as your protector."

Just like before, Zhang tolerated Zheng Fa's "willfulness."

"Also, wait a few days..."

"Hmm?"

Zhang turned her head, looking at Lady Xuanhua and Elder Xiong in the field, unhesitatingly setting out tasks: "Within the Jiushan Realm, cultivators above Nascent Soul should first write a summary on Nascent Soul condensation... I'll make a few preliminary plans."

"..."

...

Zhang wasn't just keeping Lady Xuanhua and the others busy; even Sect Leader Song was given work by her, not to mention Jiao Wuji, Blood River Ancestor, and others...

Oh, and her master, Master Huang, now sighing deeply, meditating and swearing under his breath.

Zhang led people to arrange the terrain for Zheng Fa's Nascent Soul condensation, setting up various observational instruments and researching corresponding contingency plans.

Zheng Fa waited for these people's summaries, temporarily finding himself idle.

He simply took out the Creation Jade Disc and shared good news with his online friends:

"Fairy Xiao, we have already concocted the Spirit Pill, and I'm preparing to condense the Nascent Soul."

Xiao Yuying traveled thousands of miles to explore the Secret Realm for him, even though her findings weren't particularly crucial, Zheng Fa appreciated the gesture.

Moreover, the Jiushan Sect could use her Tomb Raider Captain skills to replenish their resources.

...

Xiao Yuying looked at the message Zheng Fa sent through the Comprehensive Records and smiled softly.

Behind her, looking at the Jiushan Sect disciples on her Magical Treasure chariot, she felt quite satisfied.

She was the archaeology teacher of Jiushan Sect, and these disciples were trained by her. In the Secret Realm, not only did they avoid causing trouble, but they also helped a lot.

They did not disappoint her teachings.

Now that Zheng Fa had concocted the Spirit Pill, she also wanted to bring these disciples back and study the findings together.

On the way, Xiao Yuying abruptly stopped the chariot and unfurled a green veil from her hand.

The veil shrouded the chariot, concealing her and the Jiushan Sect disciples' forms.

From outside, it looked like just a green hill covered with vegetation.

Above, a strong aura flashed by, seemingly not noticing the abnormality below.

"A great cultivator..." Xiao Yuying thought as she looked up, "Is that direction the Chongxuan Sect?"

She naturally knew that the Chongxuan Sect was now considered a destabilizing factor in the Hundred Immortals Alliance.

But did this sect have a great cultivator at the late-stage Nascent Soul?

She was quite certain the Chongxuan Sect only had two Nascent Souls, at most mid-stage.

Something's not right...

Xiao Yuying looked in that direction, feeling a bad premonition, but she didn't know what exactly was happening with the Chongxuan Sect.

...

"Master, are you saying that Haori Mountain is secretly supporting the Chongxuan Sect?"

In the Tianhe Sect, hearing what Sect Leader Yan unintentionally leaked, Xie Qingxue was immediately alarmed, "Wasn't a pact signed?"

"The pact exists."

"Then why is Haori Mountain..."

"All the Haori Trees in Haori Mountain have died. Recently, they plant one, and it dies."

"What of it?"

"Haori Mountain has a Basic Great Method that requires the Haori Tree to cultivate..."

Xie Qingxue was stunned.

She naturally understood. Now that the Dao Fruit has appeared, accumulating power is inseparable from the Basic Great Method.

Without the Haori Tree, it's unacceptable for the Dao Fruit of Haori Mountain. Now that they cannot grow the Haori Tree, they would naturally target the Jiushan Sect.

"But the pact..."

"The pact must be respected," Sect Leader Yan said evenly, "But the pact ties our hands, and also ties Zheng Fa."

Xie Qingxue contemplated for a moment and suddenly realized: "The Jiushan Sect's foundation is too shallow."

"A promising student," Sect Leader Yan said, rising to look outside the door, "The Dao Fruits should not attack each other; we still have Divinity Transformation and Nascent Souls."

"The Chongxuan Sect was under the Hundred Immortals Alliance banner... but it's also Haori Mountain's external annals. Now, the Chongxuan Sect might have many unknown Nascent Souls, or even Divinity Transformation stages."

Xie Qingxue immediately understood. This was similar to the relationship between the Tongming Master and the Supreme Dao.

Those so-called unknown Divinity Transformation and Nascent Souls likely belong to Haori Mountain's external annals.

"Who could this fool... Zheng Fa is, after all, a Dao Fruit, can't he deal with a Chongxuan Sect?"

"Isn't there still Haori Mountain?"

"...Do they really want to tear up the pact and go to war with the Jiushan Sect?"

"Of course not, but keeping the Chongxuan Sect to stall the Hundred Immortals Alliance isn't difficult."

Xie Qingxue realized this was true, the Xuanwei Realm has many means, and with the foundation of the Five Sects, even without overt action, they can cause significant trouble for Zheng Fa and the Hundred Immortals Alliance.

"We'll just let them?"

Sect Leader Yan looked at Xie Qingxue: "Who isn't afraid of another Ancestor Master emerging?"

"..."

Xie Qingxue's eyes widened.

"There are many doubts about Zheng Fa's Dao Fruit," Sect Leader Yan said, his tone mysterious, "Even with Dao Fruit's combat power, his Golden Core cultivation isn't fake. His weaknesses are clear, cultivation, influence."

"The Hundred Immortals Alliance's foundation is shallow. If internal chaos occurs, it'll lead to further delays. How could it compete with Haori Mountain in the future?"

"Not only that, it's best to keep Zheng Fa busy dealing with issues, distracting him from cultivation..."

"When the pact expires, Haori Mountain could easily obtain Fusang Wood."

Xie Qingxue was in a daze as Sect Leader Yan added:

"For us, the Six Sect Pact is temporary, and whether we are friends or foes in the future is unpredictable. Moreover, the Five Sects dividing Xuanwei is better than the Six Sects."

"If Haori Mountain can stall Zheng Fa and the development of the Hundred Immortals Alliance, it's in the Five Sects' interest."

Xie Qingxue looked at her master, and heard Sect Leader Yan say:

"Holding the title of the Six Sects isn't that simple."

Xie Qingxue remained silent.

Sect Leader Yan continued: "The Ancestor Master also did this..."

"The Ancestor Master?"

"After the Ancestor Master achieved the title of the strongest Golden Core of all time, every step was difficult, Nascent Soul, Divinity Transformation... The trials of life were virtually endless."

"Now it's Zheng Fa's turn."


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