Chapter 623: Pu Li Unveils the Secrets of the Sword God
"You can stay with me, and I will take care of any issues for you. Neither Liu Lang nor Yan Qing will be able to hurt you." Now was Chu Feng's time to repay his debts, and his resolve was clear.
While people like Pu Li were afraid of Liu Lang and Yan Qing, Chu Feng was not.
"Sect Master, you can rest assured. With Dharma Brother Fazheng staying with me, nothing will happen. For now, it's not wise for us to make the first move; we can only wait for the enemy to act and then find ways to counter."
Chu Feng offered a prudent strategy.
"I think Chu Feng's suggestion is excellent," Elder Hei Dimo, the Supreme Elder, hammered down the final decision.
"I also find it feasible!" Supreme Elder Ge Qing nodded in agreement.
"All right, we'll do it this way! During this period, if Liu Lang causes any trouble, just inform us. Then, we'll all unite to face the formidable enemy," Pu Li highly respected the opinions of the two Supreme Elders.
He immediately nodded in agreement with Chu Feng's strategy.
Subtly, Chu Feng had already become the backbone of everyone in the Dan State Branch, even replacing the position of Sect Master Pu Li.
This was inevitable.
In the Wan Jian Sect Main Lineage, Pu Li's talent and strength were only considered below average. The same was true for the two Supreme Elders.
On the contrary, Chu Feng's potential began to shine, enabling him to slowly make a remarkable comeback and acquire an exceptional status and strength.
After discussing the matter of Pu Fazheng, and with everyone gathered for the rare occasion, Chu Feng ordered Old Xia to bring out fine wine, fragrant tea, and prepared dozens of great dishes to entertain everyone.
About two hundred people from the Dan State Branch came, all with cultivation below the Sword Saint Realm, and all served under Chu Feng in the 106th Medicine Mountain.
Pu Li, Sima Zhen, and others held positions within the Pharmaceutical Department.
However, they were all at the bottom level.
Additionally, Elder Hei Dimo served as a Mountain Patrol Envoy on Chu Feng's Medicine Mountain. Elder Ge Qing served as the Mountain Patrol Envoy for the 107th Medicine Mountain. Typically, it was very hard for everyone to gather together.
This was a good occasion to have a lively time.
Chu Feng noticed that his second sister, Chu Yun, had also made astonishing progress in her cultivation, breaking through to the Early Stage Great Sword Master. It seemed that the elixirs Chu Feng had given her were not wasted.
Nonetheless, without absolute strength, Chu Feng still tried to keep his distance from her to avoid bringing disaster upon her.
After all, Chu Feng had many powerful enemies.
Most of these enemies were despicable and shameless. If they couldn't deal with Chu Feng, they might take Chu Yun hostage or take out their anger on her.
So, the best strategy was to maintain distance from her.
Actually, being able to see her often and ensure her safety was quite nice.
In this world, Chu Feng only had two relatives left, his second sister and his senior brother.
Once the matters in the Wan Jian Sect Main Lineage were settled, he planned to take some time to return to Dan State. He must take care of that traitor Ma Quanzi.
Also, he intended to turn Dan State into his own garden of medicinal herbs, providing an endless supply of high-quality medicinal herbs for the Longevity Hall.
This would also provide better security for his senior brother.
After all, Ma Quanzi was very familiar with Chu Feng's roots.
"Han Dong, you've also made rapid progress in your cultivation!" Chu Feng looked at Han Dong with some surprise; the fellow had already cultivated to the Late Stage Great Sword Master realm.
As an inheritor of the Shadowless Sword, his talent was indeed not lacking.
"Hehe, Brother Chu invested so many resources in me. If I couldn't advance to the Late Stage Great Sword Master, I really would be a pig," said Han Dong with a smile on his face.
Now that Chu Feng has become the Mountain Master, this Sword Slave also received many special attentions from him.
Indeed, he has been leading quite a pleasant life recently.
"Cultivate diligently and strive to break through to the Sword Saint Realm as soon as possible," Chu Feng patted Han Dong's shoulder. In the presence of others, Han Dong did not reveal his other identity.
Only in private would he address Chu Feng as master.
All these were at Chu Feng's request.
"Eh, Master's cultivation has also broken through!" Chu Feng looked at Elder Shoumei with delight. He had not expected that Elder Shoumei's cultivation would advance to the Sword God Realm, even before Pu Li.
Although just a One-star Sword God, for Elder Shoumei, it was absolutely a leap from life to death.
Reminded by Chu Feng, everyone looked at Elder Shoumei with surprise and envy.
Especially Elder Zhuang and Elder Luo, whose faces were filled with jealousy.
Once one enters the Sword God realm, one is no longer a mortal but a lofty God. Elder Shoumei had left them far behind.
Inwardly they were full of sourness; after all, wasn't Elder Shoumei's significant breakthrough due to having a good disciple?
"What's that saying? 'A blessing in disguise.' It's also a stroke of luck through misfortune for your teacher. The last confrontation with the Ancient Demon greatly sapped my life force, putting immense pressure on me. Coupled with the abundant cultivation resources provided by my disciple, I was able to make the breakthrough not long before."
Elder Shoumei appeared to be in much better spirits than before.
Chu Feng had been wanting to refine a lifespan-extending Elixir for his master. Unfortunately, there had yet to be an opportunity.
Now it's no longer needed.
Ascending to the Sword God Realm, one could at least add over a thousand years to their life. Although the lost life years weren't recovered, it was enough to allow Elder Shoumei to live many more years with ease.
Chu Feng believed that in a thousand years, he would surely be able to lift everyone close to him to realms beyond the earthly.
"Haha, this is truly a great joy! Our Dan State Branch has managed to recover from a setback. With our escape to the Main Pulse last time, we lost two Supreme Elders, but now with Sima Zhen and Shoumei both breaking through to the Sword God Realm, our Dan State Branch possesses four Sword Gods. Coupled with the monstrous talent of Chu Feng, the strength of the Dan State Branch is bound to skyrocket soon."
Pu Li seemed particularly delighted, raising his glass with a big laugh.
"Come, a toast to the prosperity of our Dan State Branch."
Everyone raised their glasses and drank together, creating a very lively atmosphere on the scene.
"Sect Master, you also need to work hard. We've all been looking forward to your ascension to the Sword God Realm for many years," said Sima Zhen, who was originally the first True Disciple and had now ascended to the Sword God Realm, thus elevating his status.
He was now on the same level as Ge Qing and others.
"Kid, just because you've ascended to the Sword God Realm, are you belittling me, your Sect Master? Just wait, in no more than a year or two, I will step into the Sword God Realm," said Pu Li, putting on a stern face, which drew hearty laughter from everyone.
"You might not know this, but Pu Li actually had the ability to ascend to the Sword God Realm long ago, yet he purposely suppressed it in order to gather another Sword Soul," Ge Qing revealed with a mysterious smile, unveiling Pu Li's secret.
"Oh, is there some particular reason for that?" Chu Feng, who had also advanced to the Sword Saint Realm, would definitely be able to ascend to the Sword God Realm in the not too distant future.
It must be of profound significance that Pu Li deliberately suppressed his cultivation and was reluctant to ascend.
"Since there are no outsiders here, let me explain why I deliberately kept my cultivation suppressed and was reluctant to ascend. Because during the ascension to Sword God, there is a tremendous benefit. It is a transformation process from mortal to Divine Soul."
"If one can condense all the Sword Souls before ascension to Sword God, they too can have the opportunity for a substantial sublimation. This chance is incredibly precious. It also has a significant relationship with later ascension to the Supreme Sword God Realm."