Chapter 56

Lu Xuan has taken on a disciple!

This news seemed incredibly explosive to Yao Bai Li, Dan Xiangzi, and the others!

They even wanted to immediately descend upon Xuan Qing Feng to see what was happening.

But they held back, after all this was the host's turf; they could make a small complaint, but couldn't go too far.

Yao Bai Li's expression differed from the others'; he recalled some things.

He is an elder of the lineage of the Yao family's divine maiden Yao Liuli, and he knows some of the secrets from back then.

Qingzhou, Qingcheng, the Ye family, Ye Chen!

Yao Bai Li immediately thought of some past events.

Back then, Yao Liuli entrusted Yao Yan and others to send her child Ye Chen out of the Yao family, and the destination was the Ye family of Qingcheng.

His face twitched.

This is too mystical, isn't it?

How could Lu Xuan take Ye Chen as a disciple?

Gu Yuefang remained silent.

Ye Chen is a peerless genius who triggered the resonance of the Supreme Treasure Dao Bell!

Moreover, Lu Xuan's retinue also includes another peerless genius, Ji Fuyao.

If these guys found out, they'd probably mock the Great Dao Sect for ten thousand years.

Damn it!

Lu Xuan, this guy really is...

The crowd looked at Gu Yuefang, unwilling to discuss further, but the gossip in their hearts burned fiercely; they turned their gaze to Nangong Bailue, "Little friend, how did you know?"

Nangong Bailue's face flushed red, she looked embarrassed.

Could she say she went to the Ye family to break off the engagement?

Her embarrassed toes curled into the ground.

Nangong Bailue looked at Yunyang Dan Sheng and whispered, "Master, may I speak?"

Yunyang Dan Sheng's face twitched, "Go ahead."

Anyway, this matter will eventually be known to everyone.

Since things have come to this, there's nothing left to hide.

Gu Yuefang's face darkened.

Yao Bai Li's face darkened.

Nangong Bailue immediately said, face not red nor heart racing, "Back then, my Nangong family's ancestor and the Ye family's ancestor had some connection in the secret realm, so they arranged an engagement between me and Ye Chen. But I've disliked Ye Chen since childhood, and he has constantly pestered me!"

Later, the heir of the ancient Qin family, Qin Xiao, and I fell mutually in love; recently I went to the Ye family to break off the engagement. Who would have thought that Ye Chen, in a fit of anger, would actually become Lu Xuan's disciple?

Hehe. I know Ye Chen still isn't over me, but I'm already taken. So I want to stay far from Xuan Qing Feng and avoid seeing him.

The words fell!

Dan Xiangzi and the others were instantly stunned.

I never expected that coming to the Great Dao Sect for the pill-refining exchange conference would actually net us a huge scandal.

Now Nangong Bailue is connected to the ancient Qin family and the Supreme Profound Sect.

And the Ye family has become disciples of the Great Dao Sect.

The amount of information is too great!

But Gu Yuefang's face sank as he looked at Yunyang Dan Sheng, "Hehe, Daoist Yunyang, is this your disciple?"

Yunyang Dan Sheng frowned slightly, secretly thinking, "Could there be another hidden matter?"

Gu Yuefang looked at Nangong Bailue with an unfriendly expression.

No wonder Ye Chen would divorce Nangong Bailue.

This woman doesn't speak a word of truth!

She just spouts nonsense!

Beside him, Yao Bai Li's expression wavered between gloom and clarity.

No way?

Is Yao Liuli's son Ye Chen really that worthless?

He finds it hard to believe, after all Ye Chen's veins carry the Yao family bloodline and the Ye family bloodline—how could it be so lowly?

At this moment, Nangong Bailue looked at Gu Yuefang and then bowed respectfully, "Senior, for this pill-refining exchange conference, it would be best not to let Ye Chen appear! Besides, he doesn't know how to refine pills anyway."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuefang flew into a rage and rebuked, "You, a woman, are simply spouting nonsense—do you think I don't know the truth?"

Nangong Bailue's body trembled, her face flushed crimson, and panic rose in her heart.

Seeing this, Dan Xiangzi and Yao Bai Li immediately went over to soothe Gu Yuefang, "Daoist Gu Yuefang, let it be, let this matter end here."

Gu Yuefang's expression eased slightly, he restrained his aura, "Sorry, I just lost my composure."

A moment of silence.

Gu Yuefang smiled and said, "Everyone, please follow me into Lingfeng to rest."

The crowd replied, "Good."

Yunyang Dan Sheng sent a mental transmission to Nangong Bailue, "From now on, regarding this matter, don't speak— the more you say, the more mistakes."

Nangong Bailue nodded like a chick pecking at grain.

……

Xuan Qing Feng.

Lu Xuan lay on the Xuanbing bed, sneezing a few times.

He rubbed his nose, "Who's that jerk gossiping about my looks in secret?"

Saying that, he turned over and continued to rest.

At that moment, the system's voice sounded in his ear.

"Ding! Ye Chen's alchemy proficiency is increasing! Begin sync!"

The voice fell!

A surge of alchemy insight flooded into his mind.

Unbeknownst to him, three months passed, and he lay there becoming an Earth-rank alchemist!

Who would believe that?

Moreover, Lu Xuan's alchemy proficiency is now twice that of Ye Chen.

Lu Xuan felt that if he were to concoct pills, he could probably directly refine pills with nine dao halos!

That's terrifying!

Over the next two days, Ye Chen shut himself in his cave dwelling, focusing on raising his alchemy proficiency.

Two days later.

The morning sun rose, dyeing half the sky red; countless peaks of the Grand Dao Sect were draped in a layer of rosy light, looking immensely ancient and magnificent.

In the void, countless brilliant spirit lines continually rose, shining like stars; above numerous spirit peaks, many auspicious beasts soared through the heavens, emitting sounds of good omen, letting people's hearts clear and minds peaceful.

The Grand Dao Sect was filled with the atmosphere of a grand ceremony.

The invited hegemonic powers were settled within the Grand Dao Sect; they had already begun stepping into the void toward Alchemy Peak.

Meanwhile, the forces that had purchased qualifications for the Alchemy Exchange Conference came rushing from outside the Grand Dao Sect.

Alchemy Peak had become the focus of everyone's attention in the Grand Dao Sect today!

Above the Void, countless figures stepped on divine rainbows, flying toward Alchemy Peak; fierce winds surged in the air, a terrifying and unparalleled momentum rolled forth like mountains overturning seas.

On and around Alchemy Peak, radiant Dao markings flowed; dense spirit wood exuded waves of medicinal fragrance; bathed in the morning sun, Alchemy Peak looked extraordinarily beautiful, the spiritual energy here so abundant it seemed about to condense into spiritual liquid, causing many visiting outsiders to exclaim in astonishment.

The Alchemy Exchange Conference was held in the square beneath Alchemy Peak!

It would last ten days!

The first three days were for heaven-rank alchemists to sit and discuss the Dao.

The latter seven days were for the younger generation of alchemists to compete in pill refinement.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

A terrifying and unparalleled aura permeated the void as Danxiangzi, Ya Bai Li, Cang Li, and the Yunyang Dan Saint stepped into the void and arrived.

Numerous major powers descended onto the square.

The Peak Master of Alchemy Peak, Gu Yuefang, had already made all arrangements.

Everyone was utterly shocked.

This is the Nan Huang alchemy exchange grand meeting that occurs once a century!

Not to mention that these heaven-rank alchemists will sit and discuss the Dao, even show off a pill‑refining technique; the younger generation of genius alchemists will also hold a pill‑refining contest.

All of this has everyone eagerly awaiting.

After the other forces took their seats, several hegemonic powers successively took the stage.

The crowd immediately exclaimed in surprise.

"That's the Ya Clan! See, that's the Ya Clan's heaven‑rank alchemist Ya Bai Li!"

"That's Elder Cang Li of the Cangmu Academy! In previous alchemy exchange meetings, Elder Cang Li never shared his alchemy insights. I don't know if he will this time."

"That's the Supreme Profound Sect! Look, that woman is Nangong Baxue, Qin Xiao's fiancée‑to‑be…"

"That's——"

The scene was bustling, heads crowded, voices clamorous.

The Sect Leader also descended, his divine sense sweeping over.

Shortly after, the Sect Leader noticed that Lu Xuan and Ye Chen had not come, and he breathed a sigh of relief.

He had heard that a few days ago, Nangong Baxue had misspoken, already causing some unpleasantness.

As the host, he did not wish for any mishaps to occur at this alchemy gathering.

And at this moment.

On Xuan Qing Feng.

Ye Chen stood respectfully outside Lu Xuan's cave dwelling, waiting for Lu Xuan to appear.

Sweat -_-||!

The master still hadn't gotten up.

Ye Chen gazed toward Alchemy Peak; rosy light filled the sky, divine splendor surged, extraordinarily gorgeous, a terrifying aura spread, and in the air one figure after another kept descending—all were Holy Kings and Sages.

His heart surged with excitement.

After three days of sitting and discussing the Dao, the pill‑refining contest would begin.

He would surely make a stunning debut!

Not only to clear his own name!

But also to clear his master's name!

Soon after.

Lu Xuan leisurely walked out of his cave dwelling, "Ye Chen, let's go."

Ye Chen felt a bit anxious, seeing his master so unhurried.

He said directly, "Master, let's fly there together."

A divine rainbow appeared beneath Ye Chen's feet, lifting Lu Xuan up and shooting toward Alchemy Peak.

Lu Xuan said calmly, "Don't worry, don't rush; this grand gathering only begins when our sect's supreme treasure, the Grand Dao Bell, appears."

Ye Chen was stunned for a moment, then relaxed.

The master's words are correct.

His mindset was a bit too agitated.

At the same time.

The square beneath Pill Peak.

The sect master, clad in a gray robe, swept his sleeves and stepped into the void, his body wrapped in dawn light, appearing immensely solemn and dignified, then he spoke slowly.

"Esteemed Dao friends, to have traveled far to attend our Grand Dao Sect's pill-refining exchange conference truly brings glory to our sect."

"Alright. No more talk! I'm sure you've all been eagerly awaiting to see the heavenly-tier pill refiners sit and discuss the Dao."

Everyone showed a smile on their faces.

The sect master nodded lightly and directly announced, "I declare that the once-in-a-century pill-refining exchange conference is now officially underway!"

His voice faded away.

"Dong!"

Above the Void, the Grand Dao Bell suddenly manifested an ancient colossal shadow; the next moment, brilliant Dao patterns flowed across the Bell, appearing above Pill Peak.

The wondrous bell tone rang out, directly reverberating throughout the Grand Dao Bell.

Everyone closed their eyes to feel the bell's sound; all felt their hearts cleansed, exceptionally clear.

They never expected the Grand Dao Sect to actually bring out the Grand Dao Bell to kick off this grand event.

Many cultivators who had purchased viewing rights with holy weapons felt a surge of excitement.

You should know, the sound of the Grand Dao Bell has the effect of aiding enlightenment; that wondrous aura, even if it doesn't bring immediate awakening, greatly benefits one's Dao foundation!

This time, we've profited!

"Dong!"

"Dong!"

The Grand Dao Bell was struck three times, incredibly long-lasting, as if echoing from the primordial ages, penetrating the river of time to reach the present.

Everyone felt in their hearts, "Indeed, worthy of being the Grand Dao Sect."

The sound of this supreme treasure, the Grand Dao Bell, actually left a faint imprint on everyone's Dao foundation!

After the three bell tolls, the Grand Dao Bell gradually faded away above the Void, disappearing from sight.

The sect master was about to leave when suddenly he saw a divine rainbow shooting down from above the Void.

He stood frozen in place.

Lu Xuan and Ye Chen have arrived!

The sect master's face twitched; he wished he could kick Lu Xuan flying a hundred and eight thousand miles away!

……