The Holy Lord's Approval, Joining Heavenly Lake?

The Dan Competition concluded successfully, with Chen Ning emerging as the champion.

Then one can receive guidance from the Heavenly Lake Holy Lord.

Furthermore, they enjoy VIP treatment in Medicine King Valley.

Many rare medicinal herbs can be obtained by oneself.

This is the strategy of Medicine King Valley: to cultivate good relations with the leaders of each Pill Gathering and build extensive positive connections.

Chen Ning also reaped considerable rewards in Medicine King Valley.

They not only found the two main ingredients needed to refine the Realm-Breaking Pill Arhat Incense and Dream Lingzhi.

They also successfully collected a complete set of medicinal materials for refining the Qian-Origin Creation Golden Pill.

"Even with the resources of Medicine King Valley, the herbs they found are only enough to refine one pill. It seems that mass production is basically impossible."

Chen Ning sighed inwardly.

The medicinal materials needed to refine top-grade pills are often rare and precious.

The Realm-Breaking Pill works in this way, and so does the Qian-Origin Creation Golden Pill.

The reason Chen Ning had enough medicinal herbs to refine two pills was because of the support he had received from various powerful forces over the past year.

I would like to express my gratitude to the Heavenly Demon Wonder Manor and True Martial Saint Sect for their valuable collection.

In addition.

Chen Ning himself would not consume this Heaven-Envied Pill.

This pill is indeed extraordinary. However, although one can advance to the Heaven Martial Realm after taking it, one will never be able to reach a higher realm in one's lifetime.

This is equivalent to...

They are forever imprisoned in the Heavenly Martial Realm.

There will be no more chances to become a saint.

Even with such negative impacts, countless people still flock to it.

Because.

Not everyone can enter Heaven Martial Realm.

Some people, in their entire lives, can only reach the realm of Martial Venerable.

There are also many cultivators whose talent and aptitude can only reach the Earth Martial Realm.

This is equivalent to someone who could only earn one million in their entire life, but now they can be given a billion, but the consequence is that they will never be able to earn money again.

The next day.

Then came the day to meet the Heavenly Lake Holy Lord.

Chen Ning followed Grandmaster Mo through a narrow path.

We arrived at the deepest part of Medicine King Valley.

This place is filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers, like a fairyland.

Inside a pavilion, an old man was waiting.

Chen Ning couldn't help but feel nervous.

We're about to meet this figure who stands at the pinnacle of Nine Provinces.

"Grandmaster Chen, the Holy Lord is waiting for you, so I shall take my leave now."

Thank you.

Grandmaster Mo cupped his hands in a respectful gesture.

They then returned the way they came.

Only Chen Ning and the old man sitting with his back to him remained in this place.

"Junior Chen Ning of the Dragon-Seeking Sect greets Your Majesty."

Chen Ning clasped his hands in a fist and spoke.

Seeing no response, Chen Ning couldn't help but complain inwardly.

Are all highly accomplished people this arrogant?

"Huff... huff..."

Just then...

The Heavenly Lake Holy Lord, who sat with his back to him, was emitting a peaceful snoring sound.

Chen Ning couldn't help but purse his lips.

Good grief! What if he falls asleep? That would completely ruin his "expert" image!

However, Chen Ning did not wake the other person.

Instead, she began to plan in her mind how to ask the question next.

In the past, Chen Ning had never been so cautious with anyone he faced, whether friend or foe.

That's because Chen Ning always has a way to restrain the other party.

But the Heavenly Lake Holy Lord is undoubtedly one of the strongest beings in the entire Nine Provinces.

Compared to him, my own power seemed far too insignificant.

Half an hour passed while they waited.

"Ha..."

A yawn brought Chen Ning back to his senses.

The Heavenly Lake Holy Lord finally woke up. Because he had been facing away from Chen Ning, the old man only turned around now, revealing his kind face.

Chen Ning suddenly opened his eyes wide.

"Is that you?"

He never expected that the Heavenly Lake Holy Lord was actually the old man who had sent him the message.

"Haha, I'm getting old, I can fall asleep anytime, anywhere, don't mind."

The benevolent face of the Heavenly Lake Holy Lord broke into a smile.

Such a kind-faced old man, if not known by name, would never be associated with the Heavenly Lake Holy Lord who stands at the pinnacle of the Nine Provinces.

Chen Ning felt a sense of kinship and clasped his hands in greeting, saying, "Junior Chen Ning, the ninth generation leader of the Dragon-Seeking Sect, greets the Holy Lord."

"Sit down, sit down, you little rascal, you're too honest. Sit down and let's talk."

At this moment, the Heavenly Lake Holy Lord resembled a kind elder.

Chen Ning cupped his hands in greeting and sat down opposite the Heavenly Lake Holy Lord.

"I've heard all about your deeds, even the Heaven-Envied Pill! You're truly a formidable young man!"

"You flatter me, Your Majesty."

"Calling me Holy Lord is too formal. My name is Mu Tianji. If you don't mind, you can call me Grandpa Mu."

The Heavenly Lake Holy Lord laughed heartily, showing no airs whatsoever, making one regard him as an ordinary old man.

"That would be too impolite. I'll address you Senior Mu."

Chen Ning's voice was calm.

"Oh?"

The Heavenly Lake Holy Lord was taken aback, then burst into laughter, saying, "You little fellow, you're quite amusing. You seem so respectful, yet you keep your distance from this old man. Do you know how many people in this world would love to address me like that?"

That's true.

Throughout the Nine Provinces, anyone who can address the Heavenly Lake Holy Lord in such a manner can basically do whatever they want.

No matter how many forces want to curry favor with the Heavenly Lake Holy Land, they never have this opportunity.

But Chen Ning still kept his distance.

"Senior Mu, you are too kind."

"Alright, alright, call me whatever you like."

The Heavenly Lake Holy Lord waved his hand and teased, "You little rascal, you've certainly made quite a splash in Central Province."

"Senior Mu is too kind. I was only acting in self-preservation."

"Do you know why the Asura Divine Sect has put aside its grudge against you?"

"I must thank Senior Mu for this; I have always wanted to express my gratitude in person."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ning cupped his hands in greeting.

The Heavenly Lake Holy Lord seemed somewhat surprised. "How can you be so sure that it is Heavenly Lake that is helping you?"

"In my humble opinion, the only place in the entire Central Province where the Asura Divine Sect would let the matter drop so easily and not pursue it is the Heavenly Lake Holy Land."

This was indeed Chen Ning's guess.

However, this had only been speculation until now.

He was only completely certain when the Heavenly Lake Holy Lord asked him personally just now.

"Hahaha... Not bad!"

The Heavenly Lake Holy Lord sincerely praised, "There are many intelligent people in this world, but those who are both intelligent and powerful are extremely rare. Those who possess such power and know their limits, and understand when to advance and retreat, are as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns."

"Senior Mu."

"Young man, although the Asura Divine Sect has let the Dragon-Seeking Sect go for the time being, you have now moved your sect to the Central Province. It may seem peaceful now, but in reality, there are many who cannot tolerate the Dragon-Seeking Sect."

The Heavenly Lake Holy Lord gazed into the distance, his eyes filled with profound meaning.

"This junior naturally understands that. We will meet force with force and water with earth. Dragon-Seeking Sect is not one to be slaughtered at will."

Chen Ning's voice was calm.

The Heavenly Lake Holy Lord shook his head and said, "Those forces are still observing because their interests haven't truly been touched. If you really touch their interests, they will no longer care about face or morality. With your wisdom, you can't possibly be unaware of their weight. The Dragon-Seeking Sect is ultimately a lone boat, unable to withstand those behemoths."

"Young man, if you are willing to submit to Heavenly Lake, I can guarantee the Dragon-Seeking Sect and provide full support. Don't rush to refuse; I hope you can consider it carefully. This is not the time to act like a hero."

The Heavenly Lake Holy Lord spoke with utmost seriousness.

This is clearly not a joke.