Chapter 1250 - 1248: King Qi's Scheme
Dan God Sect.
After leaving the Sect Master's cave, Ye Guichen went into closed-door training again and didn't come out.
Through empathic techniques, he understood the Sect Master's past.
Not only was this Sect Master a lovesick person, but also an ambitious individual wanting to expand the Dan God Sect.
However, the Sect Master's talent for cultivation was poor, and his alchemy talent was average. Although he had been at the Dan God Sect since childhood, whether it was cultivation or alchemy, he could only be described as mediocre.
Until one day, the Sect Master met the daughter of the previous Sect Master.
This story was akin to many where a poor young man clings to a wealthy family's daughter.
But most endings were not as beautiful as imagined.
According to the fragmented memories in the Sect Master's mind, thirty years ago, his wife, the daughter of the former Sect Master, left the Dan God Sect and never returned.
Before she left, the woman told the Sect Master she hoped he could develop the Dan God Sect into the number one sect.
As for where the woman went and what she did, the fragmented memories did not include that information.
After that, the Sect Master worked to develop the Dan God Sect earnestly.
However, his talent was mediocre. Despite his painstaking efforts, the results were disappointing.
Ultimately, he was watched warily by both King Qin and King Qi, surviving in the cracks between them.
This very reason left the Sect Master disheartened, and he inadvertently obtained a Cultivation Technique.
As for where this Cultivation Technique came from, the fragmented memories still didn't mention that.
But one thing was certain, this Cultivation Technique could help him break through to the eighth level of Qi Refinement, and if successfully cultivated, he could become a Foundation Establishment Expert.
Once Foundation Establishment succeeded, even King Qin and King Qi would have to act according to his wishes.
As a result, five years passed in this secluded training.
During these five years, he almost neglected sleeping and eating for his cultivation.
In the end, he suffered from Qi deviation, leaving him neither human nor ghost.
Thinking of this, Ye Guichen let out a long sigh, put down his pen, and glanced at the book in his hand.
According to the Sect Master's fragmented memories, this Cultivation Technique didn't seem suitable for an ordinary person but was a devil cultivator's technique.
The devil cultivator's technique was a cultivation method for demonic beasts.
Moreover, if successfully cultivated, not only would his level rise, but his body would become incredibly resilient, akin to a demonic beast, and his combat prowess would greatly increase.
"Ah, knowing that you don't have the talent but still wanting to do it, what's the point?" Ye Guichen let out a long sigh.
In the Sect Master's memories, this Cultivation Technique was indeed overwhelming, but due to the fragmented memories, it was incomplete.
After empathizing, Ye Guichen tried to find traces of the Cultivation Technique in the cave.
But there was nothing.
It seemed to be hidden only in the Sect Master's mind.
Thus, after returning, Ye Guichen wrote it down with his pen to prevent himself from forgetting later.
If he had the chance to find the complete Cultivation Technique, he could perhaps give it a try.
"Nine Revolutions Dragon Elephant Skill?" Ye Guichen stared blankly at the name of the Cultivation Technique.
The name sounded domineering, but he wondered how it compared to the Esoteric Sect's 108 techniques.
However, as the Cultivation Technique was incomplete, Ye Guichen dared not cultivate it lightly.
After organizing, he put the Cultivation Technique away and began immersing himself in the "Ghost Path Sutra."
This immersion lasted another two days.
Finally, the voice of Ren Wobai echoed outside the cave: "Young Master, King Qin's soldiers have arrived."
Ye Guichen opened his eyes.
Although he had anticipated it, he didn't expect King Qin's soldiers to arrive so quickly.
Smoothing out his clothes, Ye Guichen stepped out of the cave to see Ren Wobai's anxious expression: "Young Master, not only have King Qin's soldiers arrived, but King Qi has also sent people. However, King Qi doesn't seem to have malicious intent. Originally, we didn't want to disturb you, but the situation is a bit tricky now, and we'd like to hear your opinion."
After the battle with Hu Lu, Ye Guichen's prestige soared immensely.
Even Ren Wobai dared not act recklessly now.
Ye Guichen didn't mind their attitude. Hearing that King Qi sent people instead of soldiers, he smiled: "Let's go, let's meet King Qi's people first. Heh, as for those Qin soldiers, given past lessons, they should be cautious in their actions."
After the battle with Hu Lu, the poison pills hadn't been entirely used up. Over these past few days, the Great Elder led the disciples of Dan God Sect to work tirelessly, refining a huge batch of poison pills.
These poison pills were enough to give King Qin's soldiers a tough time.
As long as those Qin soldiers weren't brainless, they wouldn't act recklessly, seeking their own deaths.
Arriving at the meeting hall, the atmosphere felt somewhat eerie.
Wenren Sangmu had only brought a Qi Refinement fourth-layer attendant, and besides that, no one else.
The several Great Elders sat silently in the meeting hall.
Seeing Ye Guichen enter, the Great Elders stood up one by one, paying their respects to him.
Ye Guichen didn't bother with pleasantries and took the main seat directly.
The Sect Master had now suffered Qi deviation, leaving his soul fragmented; although the Soul Nourishing Pills were used continuously, no one knew when he could recover.
Therefore, matters were solely decided by Ye Guichen now.
Of course, besides the Great Elder and a few select individuals, the disciples within the sect were unaware of the Sect Master's Qi deviation; otherwise, it would surely cause chaos.
When Wenren Sangmu saw Ye Guichen appear, his first thought was how handsome this young man was.
But Wenren Sangmu only glanced briefly before kneeling on the ground: "Under King Qi's command, Wenren Sangmu pays respects to the Young Master."
This bow left the elders of Dan God Sect in a daze.
Soon after, their spines subconsciously straightened.
In the past, whether it was King Qin's Envoy or King Qi's Envoy, once they arrived, they had to be treated like lords, never being taken seriously by them.
But now, Wenren Sangmu, as King Qi's envoy, not only treated them with utmost respect but also brought many Spirit Stones as gifts.
This made them suddenly feel that their status wasn't so low after all.
They also understood that the change in King Qi's envoy's attitude toward Dan God Sect was all because of Ye Guichen.
So, deep down, the people of Dan God Sect hoped even more that Ye Guichen could reclaim the position of Netherworld Emperor. When that time comes, Dan God Sect would surely thrive and expand widely.
Ye Guichen's gaze fell on Wenren Sangmu, not intending to let him stand, and he asked calmly, "King Qi's envoy? Heh, what brings you here?"
Wenren Sangmu, seeing Ye Guichen wasn't letting him stand, felt slightly awkward. But recalling King Qi's plans, he suppressed his inner anger and said respectfully, "Young Master, King Qi was elated upon learning of your presence and couldn't sleep through the night. Yet knowing that King Qin actually intends to kill you makes him deeply worried. Therefore, King Qi sent me here, hoping to invite the Young Master to join him. As a subject, he wishes to fulfill his duty to protect the Young Master's safety!"
He did not mention the chaos caused by the Seven Kings at all.
