Yiyuan Peak.

A single flower stands out from the rest, its beauty reaches the sky.

This is the main peak of the Guangxiu Immortal Sect. It has remained unchanged for thousands of years. The sect's leaders of all generations have lived here, passed down laws and intimidated the world.

The headmaster of this generation is even more extraordinary. He was a young genius who had never been defeated in his life. He inherited the Dharma lineage at an early age and became one of the most honorable people in the border area.

The monks guarding Yiyuan Peak looked at the hall with deep awe and respect.

"Whoosh"

At a certain moment, a man walked out from the hall, with a thin mist lingering around him. He walked towards them step by step, soaring in the air like a god, but no one knew he was there, not even in front of them.

He didn't want people to see that the higher his position, the more constraints he would have on him, and any random move he made would be analyzed in great detail.

In normal times, he wouldn't care. All the changes in the world were under his control.

But the place he was going to and the people he wanted to see were very precious to him and he didn't want to be involved in any unnecessary troubles, so he traveled quietly and didn't get involved in the mundane world.

Medicine House, Dragon Palace.

"This is……"

Zhou Huang saw a man who seemed to be about the same age as him, with an upright posture and light steps, as if he was walking on the breeze and clouds. There was a deep light in his eyes, and he had a kind of indifference that looked down on the world.

He considered himself a big shot, but when facing this person, he actually felt a little ashamed.

"Master?!"

Zhou Lie and Chen Ergou had met once before, having seen him in the medicine house, but he was still a stranger to him. Such a person was like a real dragon in the clouds, and he was not someone a mere Qi Refining cultivator like him could come into contact with.

"Greetings, Master!"

Knowing that it was the Immortal Sect's leader who entered, everyone in the Dragon Travel Hall was very cautious and did not dare to neglect etiquette.

The person in front of him was so stunning and extraordinary, like a god from heaven who had defeated the genius of the time and succeeded to the throne. He was one of the most powerful figures in this land.

His rumors are still circulating in the border areas. He is a legend and an existence that countless immortal cultivators look up to.

"Ergou, you are so majestic that people respect you when they see you now."

Mr. Chen looked at Chen Ergou and found that he had changed again. Although he tried his best to restrain his arrogance, there was a bright light in his eyes and a sense of looking down on the world between his brows.

From a young prodigy to a young sect leader, his life was too legendary, and the great power he possessed gave him an unpredictable aura.

"Brother Sheng, now you are the only one who can call me Ergou."

In today's world, only Mr. Chen would call him like this. Chen Ergou did not feel offended, but instead felt touched that old friends were still there after so much time had passed.

Sometimes he felt too lonely, standing on Yiyuan Peak, alone in the vast sky.

He doesn't have that intention.

Fellow Taoist, his heart was as hard as iron, and he walked so fast that he left others behind in a trance, and no one could keep up with him.

Friends and relatives, he was born in a peasant family and has seen the ups and downs of life, so he never believes it.

Only old friends are left.

Chen Sheng was his inner comfort, preventing him from feeling absolutely alone in the lonely and cold world of immortal cultivation.

"Because you are still Chen Ergou, you haven't changed."

There was a smile in Chen Sheng's eyes. Chen Ergou had his own pride, and so did he.

He is only willing to support and comfort people who share the same ideals.

What Chen Ergou was thinking and thinking in his heart were also his own thoughts. He was immortal, and among his old friends, only this first friend could accompany him forever.

"Master? Ergou!"

In front of the big boss, who was also the youngest leader of Guangxiu Xianzong, Zhou Huang did not leave, but wandered in the yard, pretending to tidy up the flowers and plants.

No one noticed him, which made him very happy.

When he heard the name "Ergou", he was a little dumbfounded. The leader of the Immortal Sect was actually called such a name.

Moreover, Grand-grandmaster shouted out calmly without any fear.

“It has to be a teacher.”

Zhou Lie was not surprised by this, as he had heard the same name back then. It could only be said that time had changed, but the two young men who had entered the Immortal Sect together and had different destinies had not changed and maintained their original friendship.

This situation is actually special.

As power and status change, and as circumstances change, two familiar people tend to drift apart.

"It's good to have great power, but don't waste your cultivation."

It seemed strange that Chen Sheng, a cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Stage, was trying to persuade a cultivator in the Golden Core Stage, but he did not show any shyness.

Even if Chen Ergou takes the lead but slacks off, he can still catch up later. With this mentality, he speaks frankly.

"Golden elixir is not my destination. I want to reach the end of the immortal road. I don't want to go through this journey to the immortal world in vain."

Chen Ergou also didn't think there was anything wrong. He recognized Chen Sheng as his brother and felt warm inside after being persuaded.

In terms of cultivation, he did not slack off and continued to forge ahead bravely, wanting to break out of this small world in the borderland and march into a more vast world.

The vast outer world and the endless galaxy are his final journey.

"Seeing that your faith is still firm, I feel relieved."

Mr. Chen was overjoyed. As long as Chen Ergou kept his spirit, he would definitely succeed in cultivating into the Nascent Soul stage.

Well, he at least had a friend who had been with him for three thousand years, and they could comfort each other.

"Oh, by the way, let me tell you one thing. The Qianyuan Dragon and Tiger Pill was made for Taoist Hengyu of Qingping Valley. I'm sorry to bother you, Brother Sheng, to go there."

As he was speaking, Chen Ergou changed the topic to Qingping Valley.

This matter had been planned long ago. It took nine years, but Mr. Chen accomplished it in five. He has been waiting for four years, so it should be put on the agenda soon.

"But there is some calculation in this."

Chen Sheng didn't know the general situation in the border area, but he knew that the Qianyuan Dragon and Tiger Pill was extremely precious and it was impossible to give it to others for no reason.

"Qingping Valley is located on the edge of Guangxiu Immortal Sect and borders Langya Immortal Sect. It has a special location. I plan to take it over as a barrier for the expansion of Langya Immortal Sect."

Chen Ergou revealed the plan behind the Qianyuan Dragon and Tiger Pill. Rather than calling it a gift, it was more like a sign of sincerity and a price from the Guangxiu Immortal Sect to tie Qingping Valley to their own chariot.

"What does Qing Ping Valley mean? No one wants to have shackles on their heads."

Mr. Chen pointed out the most crucial issue: immortal practitioners are the group that pursues freedom the most and do not want to be bound by constraints.

Moreover, Qingping Valley is in its heyday and is eager to make progress, and does not want to be controlled by others.

"Qing Ping Valley will agree."

Chen Ergou said affirmatively.

The five major immortal sects in the border areas are the orthodox ones. Even the first-tier immortal sects below the immortal sects have to be under their control. Without a backer, they may be destroyed at any time just because they hinder the immortal sects' path.

The situation of Qingping Valley at this moment is very delicate. If it doesn't choose an immortal sect to rely on, it will definitely be crushed.

From the geographical location, we can also tell that the founder of Qingping Valley only wanted to make small moves at the beginning. He did not want his descendants to be so motivated and develop Qingping Valley, but instead ended up in an embarrassing situation.

"I will leave tomorrow."

Mr. Chen did not have too much power in Yaolu. He only held the foundation of the clan. It was not very busy and he could leave at any time.

…

Five miles away from Qingping Valley, there is a large teleportation array that connects the vast world in all directions. From time to time, you can see cultivators from all over the world coming or leaving through this array.

"That's... Zhao Mang from Qingping Valley."

Some immortal cultivators recognized the young man. He was an extraordinary genius. At such a young age, he had already achieved the foundation-building stage and was designated as the next headmaster of Qingping Valley.

Although Qingping Valley is not a sect of immortals, it is also a powerful Taoist school. To be able to reach this level is already a leader among the younger generation.

"Which important person is coming? Why did he ask him to come and pick him up in person?"

Judging from Zhao Mang's posture, he is waiting for someone.

This couldn't help but cause the surrounding cultivators to speculate. Combined with the moment before Taoist Hengyu's birthday, it was not difficult to see that a very important figure had arrived, and Qingping Valley had sent Zhao Mang to wait for him.

"Elder Chen Sheng from Yaolu is a top-notch alchemist of the second rank and has a close relationship with the headmaster of Guangxiu Xianzong."

Zhao Mang's eyes were dim and he was thinking about something in his mind. He was indeed assigned by the sect leader to welcome an important person.

This person will be treated with courtesy no matter which of his identities he is, but when the three identities are combined, the weight is even greater.

It can be said that half of the fate of Qingping Valley this time is in the hands of this person, so they have no choice but to be cautious.

“Buzz…”

After waiting for a while, the large teleportation array in front of me finally moved.

The light shot up into the sky, and there were faint ripples of distorted time, which were the fluctuations that only occurred during long-distance transmission.

Zhao Mang knew that it was someone from Guangxiu Xianzong who was coming. He widened his eyes, and then saw a young figure walking slowly towards him. The other person had an indifferent expression, as if he was walking on the long river of time, with a dignified demeanor.

"Forty to fifty thousand miles away, the teleportation array is still faster."

Chen Sheng stepped onto the teleportation array, and in a trance, he found himself in another world.

He couldn't help but sigh. When his realm was low, no matter how advanced his escape method was, it could not compare to the teleportation array. A distance of forty or fifty thousand miles could be reached in a flash, which was very convenient.

"Qingping Valley Zhao Mang, nice to meet you, senior."

Zhao Mang was very polite and respectful. Although they were both at the same level, Chen Sheng's other identity suppressed him so much that he could hardly show any arrogance.

"Elder Yaolu? The top-notch second-level alchemist who created the Qianyuan Dragon and Tiger Pill."

"No wonder, such a figure deserves careful treatment from any force."

"The top leaders of the Guangxiu Immortal Sect have descended on Qingping Valley. What is the deep meaning behind this?"

"This matter is not that simple."

Following Zhao Mang's words, the other cultivators finally understood that the person who came was actually a big shot from the Guangxiu Immortal Sect, who held great power.

For a time, there were many different opinions, and everyone was speculating about the deeper reasons behind this matter.

"Which forces have arrived in Qingping Valley?"

Mr. Chen said calmly.

"So far, some immortal cultivators who have old ties to Qingping Valley have come, as well as high-ranking personnel from nearby immortal cultivation sects."

Hearing this, Zhao Mang and Chen Sheng talked about the visitors from various Taoist sects. This momentum was already quite large, enough to show that Qingping Valley was indeed powerful.

"good."

Chen Sheng understood that the envoy from the Langya Immortal Sect had not arrived yet. If he came, Zhao Mang would definitely mention it.

There were still a few days before Taoist Hengyu's birthday, and Mr. Chen was properly arranged to live in a good courtyard, with all the necessary food, clothing and other necessities provided.

"What was your impression of Elder Yaolu after your first encounter with him?"

In a secret place somewhere in Qingping Valley, a tall middle-aged man was very concerned about Chen Sheng's arrival.

He is the headmaster of Qingping Valley. The pressure he bears this time is not small, as it will affect the future of the entire sect, so he is very serious and cautious.

"Calm and thoughtful, he has the bearing of an immortal sect elder."

Zhao Mang thought about it and had a very high opinion of Chen Sheng. Although they had only been together for a short time, he could tell a general idea of ​​him by looking at his temperament and spirit.

"The people of the Immortal Sect are indeed not easy to deal with."

The headmaster of Qingping Valley sighed. The Immortal Sect’s foundation was too profound. There were many people like Chen Sheng, which made them envious and afraid.

"Do we really need to find a backer for Qingping Valley this time?"

Zhao Mang knew why the headmaster sighed. Qingping Valley was developing well, but for no reason, it had run into trouble. It was difficult to find a backer, just like finding an ancestor. It was really hard to be happy.

"With the situation like this, how can we do what we want?"

The headmaster of Qingping Valley is very rational. They have grown to this size and can no longer be ignored. If they do not choose a camp in time, it will be difficult for them to survive between the two major immortal sects.

He instructed Zhao Mang, "In the next few days, you should get in touch with Elder Yaolu more often and find out what he has to say."

Mr. Chen represents the Guangxiu Immortal Sect. The other party's wishes are extremely important. Sometimes a few simple words can analyze a lot of things.

Moreover, it would be good to have more contact with an elder of an immortal sect who has extraordinary background and broad knowledge.

"good."

Zhao Mang nodded silently and walked out.

In the next two days, Zhao Mang was often seen in Chen Sheng's yard.

As Chen Sheng's identity became known, many people came to visit him.

He did not ignore everyone. Although he liked quietness, he came out this time to represent the will of the Immortal Sect. Being too indifferent and superior would not do.

"Huang Shen from Yaoxin Sect, nice to meet you, fellow Taoist."

Huang Shen was a little surprised. He had sent so many visiting cards, but there was no response. He thought it was the same as the others, with no response.

I just wasn't willing to give in, so I sent a visiting card just to keep the hope in my mind, but I didn't expect to be actually received.

"I am happy to be valued by everyone, but I am too busy to do anything else. I can only wait and see."

Mr. Chen pointed at the visiting cards on the desk. There were so many of them. For an elder of an immortal sect and a top-notch second-level alchemist, there were so many people he wanted to meet.

"You are a Taoist friend with a heavenly demeanor. Watching you is like seeing the path to alchemy. Everyone wants to get some of your good fortune."

Huang Shen was a wonderful man, and he was really good at praising people. He praised Chen Sheng to the point that he was the best in the world. If Chen Sheng had been a more fickle person, he would have been dizzy.

Chen Sheng smiled and didn't think he was that great. There were many talented people in the border area and he couldn't just sit in the well and look at the world.

"I got a recipe for a pill. It looks very mysterious, but it's missing a corner."

Huang Shen would cater to the other party's needs, and the pill recipe he had on hand had a great origin, being dug out from some secret realm. However, as time passed, a corner of it was worn away by the years, and it was no longer complete.

"This is a second-level ancient pill recipe. Fortunately, there is not much missing. I calculated and completed it."

Mr. Chen had already come a long way on the path of the second-level alchemy. He saw the mystery of this recipe and felt excited.

He spoke to Huang Shen, his eyes lit up, his mind immersed in it, deducing all the pharmacology.

Half an hour later, he used his fingers as a pen to write the names of three kinds of spiritual herbs on the pill recipe.

"I've neglected you."

Coming back to his senses, a look of apology emerged on Chen Sheng's face, but time passed so quickly due to his concentration that he could hardly notice it.

"In half an hour, you can get a complete recipe. I wonder how many people are willing to do this business."

Huang Shen laughed out loud. The fact that Chen Sheng was willing to spend time to deduce the recipe showed that his strategy was correct. He was so happy that he didn't even have time to be surprised.

He put away the ancient elixir recipe. Although he was not very familiar with Mr. Chen, he could still brag about it to outsiders by taking this thing out.

(End of this chapter)