The Immortal Wife Is Like A Cloud-Chapter 877: Song Kaishan’s Dominance

In a courtyard two or three tiers below the one where Su Jingzhen and his group resided, Mu Qingshi gazed longingly at the numerous floating architectural complexes at the center of the Divine Dan Sect.

These magnificent structures suspended in the air were the headquarters of the Divine Dan Sect, home to all its core disciples.

This place was universally regarded as one of the most sacred places in the cultivation world.

Mu Qingshi was well aware that the final stage of the competition would undoubtedly take place there.

Only by passing the earlier rounds of trials would one earn the right to set foot on the Divine Dan Sect’s headquarters.

“This time, I, Mu Qingshi, will be the sole focus of the Grand Alchemy Event.

“So what if he has mastered the Dan Heart? In the end, he will be crushed under my feet!”

As the possessor of the Enlightened Dan Heart, Mu Qingshi was brimming with unshakable confidence.

He had no regrets about refusing to acknowledge Cheng Xian as his master.

However, after encountering Su Jingzhen and witnessing his mastery of the Dan Heart, Mu Qingshi had unconsciously begun to view him as his greatest rival in the competition.

“This guy must have been assigned to the core area as well.

“I wonder if I’ll face him in the earlier rounds,” he muttered to himself.

During the regional trials at the Northern Abyss Divine Sect, he had been defeated by Su Jingzhen. There was nothing more to say about it.

Yet, he had not allowed that loss to discourage him.

As he mused, a shadowy figure suddenly emerged behind him.

“Greetings, young master.

“The sect master has instructed that you must claim first place in this Grand Alchemy Event, and any obstacles in your way are to be eliminated.

“If there are any targets you wish to deal with, please give me their names.

“Alchemists are usually fragile and lack combat skills. If I act personally, there will be no chance of failure.”

As the shadow spoke, a chilling aura of killing intent surged from its form.

Hearing this, Mu Qingshi’s brow twitched slightly, but a cold smirk appeared on his lips.

“There’s no need for that now. Let me handle this myself first.

“If I need your intervention, I will let you know. You may withdraw.”

At this moment, Mu Qingshi exuded the air of an absolute superior.

With his words, the shadow behind him said no more and dissipated into nothingness.

In another courtyard similar to Mu Qingshi’s, a young man dressed in a blue robe with a refined and elegant demeanor also looked up at the floating buildings of the Divine Dan Sect.

“It is said that this time, there are many participants from other Divine Domains who have gained insights into the Dan Heart, or even fully condensed one.

“I wonder how I will fare compared to them.

“A grand event like this, with dozens or even hundreds of fellow alchemists who have comprehended the Dan Heart competing together, is the kind of challenge that really excites me.”

As the blue-robed man spoke, a hunched old man appeared at his side.

“Saint Son, are you truly considering joining the Divine Dan Sect?”

Seeing the longing look on the young man’s face, the elder’s expression showed a hint of concern.

“Elder Tianxing, you worry too much.

“You know very well that although I have a deep passion for alchemy, I am also very aware of where my destiny lies.

“Besides, our sect’s alchemical potential isn’t lacking in the slightest.”

As the young man in blue responded to the elder, his expression carried a tinge of wistfulness.

After a brief pause, he turned to the hunched old man.

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“By the way, about a month ago, Yunmeng Goddess of the Four Waters Divine Realm awakened and returned. It is said that two individuals entered the place of her awakening.

“Those who are so close to her must have unparalleled alchemical talent. I wonder if they will participate in the Grand Alchemy Event this time.

“If I could compete with the chosen disciples of the Yunmeng Goddess, this journey would truly be worth it.”

Upon hearing these words, the old man remained silent for a moment before nodding slightly.

“There is a good chance of that,” he replied.

Meanwhile, Su Jingzhen and Qiu Yaoyao had gotten over their initial shock and accepted the fact that they were in the company of an alchemist prodigy.

At this moment, a faint smile curled up on Qiu Yaoyao’s lips.

Looking at Su Jingzhen and Little Ling, she said, “Although Senior Dantai has left, there are likely many matters we’ll need to address in the coming days.”

Hearing this, Little Ling and Su Jingzhen turned their attention to her.

Qiu Yaoyao continued, “According to Senior Dantai, our identities, as well as the fact that you possess the Dan Heart, are probably already known to most of the Divine Dan Sect’s upper echelons.

“Now that the initial arrival day has passed, do you think no one will try to come and make an early move?”

Su Jingzhen and Little Ling were stunned for a moment before nodding in agreement.

During their time in the Northern Abyss Divine Realm, even Cheng Xian had attempted to “intercept” Su Jingzhen, though it was with a certain degree of tact and goodwill.

However, the world is not without those who fail to recognize their own limitations.

With Su Jingzhen’s perfectly condensed Dan Heart, there would undoubtedly be individuals who would be tempted to act.

As the trio continued their discussion, a maid suddenly entered the courtyard to report.

“My lord, someone is here to see you.”

The maid, a graceful figure, glanced at Su Jingzhen, her gaze carrying a subtle charm as she handed over a visiting card.

Qiu Yaoyao raised her brows slightly, but said nothing.

Su Jingzhen accepted the card and opened it, his expression betraying a trace of surprise.

“Big Brother Su, who came to find you first?” Little Ling asked with a hint of excitement.

“Steward Lin,” Su Jingzhen replied with a smile.

“Bring him in,” he instructed the maid.

The maid curtsied respectfully before quickly leaving.

Moments later, Steward Lin appeared before the trio, his face adorned with an ingratiating smile, his demeanor as warm as a spring breeze.

Upon seeing Su Jingzhen and Qiu Yaoyao, he wasted no time in bowing deeply.

“Lin Qiong greets Lord Su,” he said respectfully.

When he first realized Su Jingzhen’s mastery of the Dan Heart, Steward Lin had already shown great deference. Now, his attitude had become outright servile.

Su Jingzhen and the others understood his behavior. After all, Steward Lin’s cultivation was only at the level of the Great Perfection realm.

In other places, that might make him a local overlord, but in the Divine Dan Realm, especially within the Divine Dan Sect-it was far from sufficient.

“Steward Lin, it’s been a few days and your demeanor seems even more polished,” Su Jingzhen greeted with a smile.

He didn’t hold a poor opinion of Steward Lin and could tell that his visit carried no malice.

Hearing Su Jingzhen’s words, Steward Lin’s smile grew even wider and he bowed again.

“Thanks to Lord Su’s blessing, I am now on the verge of being promoted to a minor commander within the Divine Dan Sect.

“Additionally, because of your influence, the sect has rewarded me with a generous supply of resources.

“I came here today to thank you, Lord Su, and the others.

“After this, I’ll probably go into a closed door cultivation and won’t be able to witness Lord Su’s dazzling performance in the finals of the Alchemy Grand Event in person.

“Therefore, I would like to congratulate you in advance for your triumph and for winning the championship title.

“By the next time we meet, I should have already broken through the Great Perfection Realm and entered the Spirit Immortal Realm.”

Steward Lin made no effort to conceal his current circumstances.

Steward Lin was truly a man who had struck it lucky, climbing the ranks and amassing wealth in one fell swoop.

Su Jingzhen cupped his fists and said, “Congratulations to Steward Lin. I wish you great success in your closed cultivation.”

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Steward Lin did not linger and quickly took his leave.

It was clear that his cultivation had already reached a critical juncture.

Without external aid, he might have remained stuck at the Great Perfection Realm for the rest of his life.

It wasn’t until his encounter with Su Jingzhen in Shenhua Province that the gears of fate began to turn for Lin Qiong.

Simply reporting Su Jingzhen’s information to the higher-ups had earned him an abundance of rewards, including everything he needed to break through to the Spirit Immortal Realm.

He was so eager to seize this opportunity that he couldn’t even spare the time to witness the grand finale of the Alchemy Event.

For someone who had been stuck in the Great Perfection Realm for countless years, once the chance to break through appeared, nothing else mattered.

“Now you must realize your status within the world of alchemy,”

Qiu Yaoyao said after Steward Lin left. S

he looked at Su Jingzhen with a complicated expression.

“A mere steward, just for reporting your presence, has managed to change his entire destiny.”

Her outward calm couldn’t completely mask the subtle unease in her heart.

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A golden text floated in front of Su Jingzhen’s eyes, revealing Qiu Yaoyao’s emotional fluctuations. Her discomfort was palpable.

Su Jingzhen scratched his head, understanding her thoughts somewhat.

“The first visitor was Steward Lin, who we weren’t expecting. I wonder who will come next,” Su Jingzhen said with a smile, smoothly changing the subject.

Hearing this, Qiu Yaoyao lightly shook her head. “This is only the first day. The official competition is still three days away. Surely, no major figure would act so impatiently.”

However, just as she finished speaking, another maid hurriedly approached Su Jingzhen, respectfully presenting a visiting card.

Qiu Yaoyao’s expression stiffened slightly. The timing of this was undeniably fast.

Su Jingzhen opened the card and found the image of a cauldron imprinted on it.

The mark carried an extraordinarily powerful aura, clearly signifying a high-ranking individual from the Divine Dan Sect.

However, the dramatic style of the invitation left Su Jingzhen and Qiu Yaoyao exchanging puzzled glances, unsure of who the sender was.

Nevertheless, Su Jingzhen decided not to turn anyone away and instructed the maid to invite the visitor in.

Sitting in the courtyard’s pavilion, they soon saw a tall and imposing elder stride toward them. His demeanor carried a hint of arrogance, and his gaze scrutinized Su Jingzhen intently.

“I am Song Kaishan,” the elder announced as he stood in front of the trio.

But this simple introduction only caused Su Jingzhen and the others to look at each other in confusion. The name was entirely unfamiliar to them.

Song Kaishan’s eyes flickered with a trace of awkwardness as he realized that their reaction was genuine, not feigned.

They truly did not know who he was. This realization made his earlier posturing seem overdone.

Cursing inwardly at their ignorance, Song Kaishan quickly added, “I am Song Kaishan, one of the top ten elders of the Divine Dan Sect, ranked fourth among them. I hold a position slightly above Cheng Xian.”

This second, much more detailed introduction was accompanied by a growing air of pride as he spoke.

Given his standing and the fact that he had surpassed Cheng Xian, his cultivation level was at least at the True Immortal Realm, possibly even reaching the Immortal Lord stage.

With an eighth-grade alchemy mastery at a minimum, his arrogance was indeed well-founded.

After all, such a figure represented the pinnacle of existence that Su Jingzhen and his companions could currently encounter.

Upon hearing his self-introduction, Su Jingzhen and Qiu Yaoyao were momentarily taken aback before offering the proper respect as juniors.

Before they could say anything, Song Kaishan spoke again:

“With my status, I’m naturally aware of who you are and where you come from.

“Anyone who is connected to the Yunmeng Goddess has great fortune. I have high hopes for your future.

“In addition, complete mastery of the Dan Heart – something not seen in many years – proves your extraordinary potential.

“You both barely qualify to become my disciples, so I’ll ask you directly: Are you willing to take me as your master?”

His gaze swept over Su Jingzhen and Qiu Yaoyao.

Although Qiu Yaoyao wasn’t an alchemist, as he had mentioned earlier, anyone associated with the Yunmeng Goddess bore immense fortunes.

Moreover, at under thirty years old, Qiu Yaoyao had already reached the late stage of the Celestial Being Realm and could likely break through to the Great Perfection Realm at any time.

Her cultivation talent alone was enough to intrigue him.

After all, Song Kaishan was not only an alchemist, but also a formidable cultivator. Teaching a prodigious disciple was a valuable opportunity he was unwilling to miss.

As for Little Ling, it was apparent that he had no information about her and likely dismissed her as an ordinary servant.

Compared to Cheng Xian’s humble demeanor, Song Kaishan’s arrogance stood out.

Su Jingzhen and Qiu Yaoyao exchanged another glance, clearly surprised by his forceful approach.

“I’m afraid we have to disappoint you, Senior. Neither of us has any intention of taking a master at this time,” Su Jingzhen replied tactfully.

Even though he knew that a direct refusal would likely offend Song Kaishan, Su Jingzhen wasn’t one to back down in such situations.

As expected, despite Su Jingzhen’s respectful tone, Song Kaishan’s expression darkened and his brows furrowed deeply.

An oppressive aura rose from his body, instantly reaching the peak of the True Immortal Realm.

The overwhelming pressure swept over Su Jingzhen, Qiu Yaoyao, and Little Ling like a tidal wave, as if aiming to crush them outright.

“I offered you this because I see your potential and value. Taking you as my disciples would be an honor for you.

“I suggest you think carefully before you give me an answer.”