Succession

"Do you know why I summoned you here today?" Gu Buyan asked Lu Qingfeng with a smile.

"This disciple does not know."

Lu Qingfeng shook his head.

He devotes most of his energy to the game, and a significant portion of that energy is also spent on matters outside the Mystic Origin Sect. He doesn't know much about the situation within the Mystic Origin Sect or the Pill Convergence Hall.

With the all-encompassing and fiercely protective Gu Buyan watching over him, Lu Qingfeng could focus on his cultivation in peace. He didn't need to worry about any trivial matters.

Improved Root Bone accelerates cultivation.

In just twenty-six years, he made rapid progress from the Liquid Condensation Realm, undergoing Foundation Cultivation and Body Tempering without any obstacles, and finally achieved the Spirit Void Grain Avoidance Realm.

Four years ago.

On the day he achieved Spirit Void, he was immediately appointed as the Junior Venerable of the Pill Convergence Hall by Gu Buyan.

Its status far surpasses that of the True Disciple.

He is unique in the Mystic Origin Sect, second only to all the Mystic Origin Sect masters and Peak Master. After a hundred years, Gu Buyan will become the undisputed head of the Pill Convergence Hall, on par with the sect's True Person.

This aroused the jealousy of countless disciples of the Xuan True Disciple Mystic Origin Sect.

What can be done?

Alchemy is extremely difficult.

The scene at the Pill Convergence Hall was truly remarkable, especially considering Lu Qingfeng's exceptional talent, diligence, and hard work. Even though a few True Person in the sect had some reservations, Gu Buyan managed to suppress them all.

It didn't even cause a ripple.

Gu Buyan narrowed his eyes, his face full of wrinkles, and pointed behind him, revealing a hint of mockery.

"Interested in trying that spot?"

Lu Qingfeng looked towards the head of the table.

There is a chair carved with Rare Flowers and Exotic Herbs, cauldrons and elixirs.

It represents, however, the position of the head of the Pill Convergence Hall.

"Master."

Lu Qingfeng looked at Gu Buyan.

He did indeed intend to succeed as the head of the Pill Convergence Hall, and he had this intention even when he first entered the Pill Convergence Hall.

But faced with Gu Buyan's complete lack of reservation, Lu Qingfeng fell silent for a moment.

He was only at the fourth rank.

The Gu Buyan such eagerness, and the implication behind it is all too clear.

Gu Buyan Lu Qingfeng could answer, Gu Buyan continued, "You have served as the young master for four years. Now, most of the high-level Alchemist in the Pill Convergence Hall are on your Flying Cloud Island. Most of the pill Pill Formula used by the Alchemist and Pill-Refining Apprentice in the He Pill Convergence Hall are also from your hand."

"I have been in this position for 862 years, and I am really tired."

Lu Qingfeng looked up.

Seeing the perpetual smile on his master's face, Lu Qingfeng could not hide the deep weariness beneath. Having died multiple times in the game, Lu Qingfeng deeply understood the profound exhaustion that came from the depths of his soul when life was nearing its end.

Lu Qingfeng stood there, stunned.

Having been a disciple of the Mystic Origin Sect for forty years, everything has gone far more smoothly than I had imagined.

The Gu Buyan those who held high positions of power and influence, nor those who enjoyed great prestige. By becoming their disciple, and with their protection and guidance, aside from the initial three years spent in the Profound Yin Cavern, the rest of the journey would be smooth sailing.

The position of the head of the first hall, which he had long coveted, was finally within reach.

A moment of reflection.

Instead, things calmed down.

"I will obey my master's orders."

Lu Qingfeng responded.

"Good."

"OK."

Gu Buyan clapped his hands in praise, his smile instantly dispelling much of the fatigue on his face.

He kept laughing.

I am greatly pleased.

After a long while, Gu Buyan reached out and pulled out a jade box from the void, handing it to Lu Qingfeng and saying, "This is Dragon-Pattern Grass. I asked Hall of Rare Treasures to keep an eye out for it, and it was discovered not long ago. Kou Xuan and Weng Shaoqing personally took action to snatch it from Yun Che, the 'Mourning Gate Protector' of the White Bone Demon Sect."

"A sixth-grade spirit medicine, use it carefully, don't waste it."

"Thank you, Master."

Lu Qingfeng accepted the jade box, bowed deeply in gratitude, and looked delighted.

In the final days of his fourteenth life, he focused on the game and neglected many things in reality, so much so that he didn't even hear about the emergence of a sixth-tier spirit medicine like Dragon-Pattern Grass.

Fortunately, they had already searched through Hall of Rare Treasures Gu Buyan.

In addition, Gu Buyan, Hall of Rare Treasures's leader Kou Xuan and Demon-Subduing Peak's chief Weng Shaoqing personally took action and snatched it directly from the hands of the 'Mourning Gate Protector,' one of the four protectors of the White Bone Demon Sect.

Among these.

Gu Buyan have put in a lot of effort.

Otherwise, it would have been truly not worth the two True Core Realm True Person of the Mystic Origin Sect Solid Core Realm risking their lives to obtain a sixth-tier spirit medicine by the Mourning Gate Protector. However, this was probably something the White Bone Demon Sect hadn't anticipated, leading to the two True Person Core Realm cultivators succeeding in their scheme without the Mourning Gate Protector's knowledge.

Now, the Dragon-Pattern Grass has changed hands and ended up in Lu Qingfeng's hands.

"Dragon-Pattern Grass obtained."

"The Windbell Flower, the Revival Fruit, and other second-grade spirit medicine were prepared early on, and we are already capable of refining the Longevity Pill!"

Lu Qingfeng was overjoyed.

The succession ceremony is scheduled for seven days later, on the ninth day of the twelfth lunar month.

We walked out of Sunset Peak.

Temperatures plummeted, and snow fell heavily in the water.

The snow fell on the water's surface and did not dissolve, as if covering the earth. The vast expanse of water was covered in silver, a truly beautiful sight.

Lu Qingfeng walked through the air, letting snowflakes fall on him. His long hair was dyed white, just like the white hair in the Black Star Realm.

Upon arriving at Flying Cloud Island.

Lu Qingfeng stepped through the snow, which was already a foot high, and entered the cave abode.

"Longevity Pill!"

[Essence: Longevity Pill]

[Grade: Rank 6]

[Note: This product is made from Dragon-Pattern Grass, Windbell Flower, and dozens of other precious spirit medicine. It can extend lifespan by a hundred years if taken by those below the Core Formation Stage, including those at the Core Formation Stage.]

Sixth-order elixir.

Only a sixth-level Alchemist can refine it.

Lu Qingfeng, in his fourteenth incarnation over three thousand years, searched for the land of Astral Fiend across the starry sky. In his spare time, he used the "Enlightenment" technique to have already mastered alchemy and weapon crafting to the sixth level.

Even if Lu Qingfeng is dull-witted.

He endured the arduous journey, constantly searching for spirit medicine in the starry sky and experimenting, while also receiving 'Enlightenment' to rapidly enhance his understanding.

Not only did he achieve the sixth rank, but he was also one of the best sixth-rank Alchemist and weapon refiners.

With a little more effort in the next life, advancing to the seventh rank will not be far off.

He sat down cross-legged, not in a hurry to refine the elixir.

Refining a sixth-grade spirit pill takes a long time. Depending on the alchemy skill, it can take anywhere from three to five months to three to five years. With Lu Qingfeng's skill level, refining Longevity Pill would take about half a year.

There's no need to be by their side all the time.

During the refining process, simply ensure the fire in the furnace remains burning.

All things considered, this wouldn't interfere with his cultivation or Lu Qingfeng's exploration of the "Primordial World." The only downside was that he couldn't be away for extended periods and had to stay by the Pill Furnace.

The succession ceremony is in seven days, and there are many other matters to attend to, so it's not appropriate.

Seven days later.

December 9th.

The heavy snow, which had fallen on and off for seven days, finally stopped today. The sun shone brightly, and the vast Profound Origin Water Realm was covered in a blanket of white.

On Sunset Peak.

It was bustling and extraordinary.

True Person of the Peaks and the Heads of the Palaces who were in the Profound Origin Water Realm were present, making it a rare grand event for the Mystic Origin Sect.

The ceremony was presided over by Gu Buyan, the Venerable Master of the Pill Convergence Hall, and Wu Jie, the Master of the True Person.

Lu Qingfeng, the young master of the Pill Convergence Hall, is the protagonist.

The others, along with a group of Alchemist and disciples from the Pill Convergence Hall, stood respectfully in line.

The rest were all there to observe the ceremony.

"Years have passed in the blink of an eye."

"Junior Brother Lu has actually become the head of a hall."

Yan Pingshu looked at Lu Qingfeng, who was being led through the succession ceremony, and couldn't help but sigh.

Back then, when he was stationed on Gathering Immortals Island and first met Lu Qingfeng had just joined the Mystic Origin Sect. In the blink of an eye, the former newly True Disciple had transformed into the head of a hall.

"From today onwards, we shall respectfully address you as Master Lu."

Feng Bai, though young in appearance, had a weathered look on his face and pursed his lips. Yan Pingshu, he was filled with emotion. Years ago, Lu Qingfeng had hosted a banquet for him and his great-uncle Feng Ping at the Feather Immortal Pavilion on Gathering Immortals Island, seeking their help.

But after today.

Even if they were to ask for help, they would probably go directly to Hall of Rare Treasures, the head of the Kou Xuan Palace.

The two sighed.

On the side.

There was a female cultivator with a calm expression, looking at Lu Qingfeng was surrounded by admirers in the distance.

He was dressed in a brocade robe, which could not conceal his slender figure. His long hair was tied back, and he exuded a heroic aura.

It was Zhou Su, who had just left Blazing Sun Valley four years prior.

Years ago, she clashed with Lu Qingfeng due to her Heart Demon, and both were banished to the Profound Yin Cavern. After three years, Lu Qingfeng was released, but she was banished to the Blazing Sun Valley again due to her Heart Demon.

Exposed to the Blazing Sun Realm Scattered Adept Blazing Fire day and night, their bodies and minds are tempered, and their Heart Demon are eradicated.

For a full twenty-six years.

Finally, he vanquished his Heart Demon, left the Blazing Sun Valley, and found true freedom.

As soon as Fang came out, he heard that his former rival had become the number one genius of the Pill Convergence Hall and was now the young master of the Pill Convergence Hall.

A moment of silence.

He plunged into the White Bone Realm and earned a formidable reputation.

I will return soon.

Just then, the grand ceremony of Lu Qingfeng's succession as the head of the Pill Convergence Hall was held.

Standing there, his face was expressionless, revealing no inner turmoil.

Yan Pingshu and Feng Bai talked, occasionally glancing at Zhou Su stood quietly to the side, their eyes flashing with a strange light.

Succession ceremony.

Lively and bustling.

After three full days, it finally came to an end.

From then on.

Lu Qingfeng is the head of the Pill Convergence Hall, one of the 'Five Peaks and Eight Halls' of the Mystic Origin Sect.

The title of "Master Lu" will spread throughout the Three Realms of Mystic Origin, White Bone, and Heavenly Roam, truly making him famous.

The master of a palace.

Besides honor, there are also many other matters.

However, just as the Gu Buyan of the past, the Pill Convergence Hall also has a set of systematic operating rules.

Although Lu Qingfeng succeeded as the Hall Master of the Pill Convergence Hall, it was mostly in name only.

Gu Buyan intended to help Lu Qingfeng familiarize himself with the various affairs of the Pill Convergence Hall, and to facilitate more interactions with the True Person, Peak Masters, and Hall Masters within the sect.

Unfortunately, Lu Qingfeng had little interest.

The latter was about connections, so he didn't object. He had met all the True Person, Sect Masters, and Heads of the Mystic Origin Sect, so he had become somewhat familiar with them.

As for the former, he ignored all mundane affairs of the Pill Convergence Hall.

Simply say that it is entirely up to Master to decide, or that things can proceed as usual.

Then.

He returned to Flying Cloud Island, where he continued his secluded cultivation as always.

But in secret, he began to refine Longevity Pill.

However, just Half Moon later, Gu Buyan dragged him out of Flying Cloud Island and rushed him to Mystic Origin Peak.

"Master."

"With the sect leader and the other True Person discussing matters, what use is there for me, the newly appointed Hall Master of the Pill Convergence Hall?"

Lu Qingfeng stood on the back of the Cloud-Rending Beast, looking at Gu Buyan beside him as if he were escorting a prisoner, his face full of helplessness.

The Longevity Pill is currently being refined. Although leaving for a day or two will not cause any harm, it would be excellent to use this time for cultivation or to visit Qingshan and Qingyu.

Given his seniority and status as the head of the Pill Convergence Hall, he could only attend the Mystic Origin Sect's meetings as an observer.

Wouldn't that be a waste of time?

"It is certainly a good thing that you are so diligent in cultivation and alchemy. However, this sect meeting is the first one since you took over. As the master of a hall, you are naturally qualified to participate. Whether you offer any suggestions or not, you cannot be left out and be looked down upon for nothing."

Gu Buyan rode the Cloud-Rending Beast straight towards Mystic Origin Peak and explained to Lu Qingfeng.

He appointed Lu Qingfeng as the successor to the Hall Master of the Pill Convergence Hall for two reasons. First, to finalize the matter before his death, so as to avoid future complications. Second, to do his utmost to help his disciple secure his position before his death.

Sect meeting.

Whether or not you can speak to someone is one thing.

Whether to go or not, whether to participate or not, is another matter entirely.

If one doesn't go once or twice, over time, the master of the temple will become nothing more than a figurehead, which is definitely not a good thing.

"That Zhuang Bie kid has achieved great success and neglects everything. You are still young and need to have some vigor."

Seeing that his disciple remained silent, Gu Buyan brought up the Zhuang Bie, the head of the Scripture Transmission Hall.

"Disciple understands."

The image of the boy in the stone house flashed through Lu Qingfeng's mind, and he nodded helplessly.

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