Chapter 796 - 382: Discord Among Fellow Disciples, Reunion with Du Yueqing

Chapter 796: Chapter 382: Discord Among Fellow Disciples, Reunion with Du Yueqing

"Master He can enter the middle stage of the Golden Core through the Heterodox Dao, which shows profound foundation, and his future is limitless."

"No wonder several Palace Masters directly decided to allow Master He to join the East Splendor Divine Palace at this time, so that’s the reason."

Several Golden Core Zhenren sat down and did not forget to praise, showing no displeasure toward the He Family of Sanhe Mountain.

The goatee cultivator also released goodwill, "Fellow Daoist can enter the Golden Core in both the path and the body, and achieved the middle stage of the Golden Core cultivation; it is truly commendable and worthy of celebration, with a promising future. No wonder my mentor is willing to make an exception for you, Fellow Daoist."

"You’re too kind."

Wen Jiu nodded slightly, neither cold nor warm.

The goatee cultivator spoke again, "Please don’t mind the earlier incident, Fellow Daoist. The situation in the Four Domains is indeed severe. The Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect has even gone so far as to seal off the Four Domains, making it impossible for birds to fly or beasts to walk. Coupled with your sensitive background, for the safety of my fellow sect members, I had to inquire closely. But since you have been given exception by several Palace Masters, your background must be clear, and you are certainly not a corpse cultivator of the Evil Dao."

Before Wen Jiu could reply, Gongyang Fu proudly interjected, "Elder Lin, are you satisfied now?"

The goatee cultivator’s smile froze, but ultimately, he could not challenge Gongyang Fu. After looking around, he said, "Everyone can rest assured now. Though my junior brother usually acts without restraint, he would not lie about the Palace Master... I can vouch for Master He, there’s absolutely trustworthiness."

The mid-stage Golden Core cultivator, who previously supported Lin Yan, responded, "With the lead guarantee, we naturally trust Master He."

Then several Golden Core Zhenren continued to speak.

"Elder Lin, even without your guarantee, we believe Master He is not of the Evil Dao but instead a proper Heterodox Dao practitioner."

"Master He entering the middle stage of the Golden Core proves he has not done anything to harm the harmony of heaven and earth, and that is enough to prove his innocence."

Seeing everyone praising Lin Yan, Gongyang Fu was vexed, "Elder Lin, why does Fellow Daoist He need your guarantee; it should be my responsibility to guarantee!"

Lin Yan glanced sideways, eyes filled with dissatisfaction, but did not respond to Gongyang Fu, "Master He, once we are stable, I will surely recommend you to the Elder Council. Elders of the Council have the opportunity to go to the Celestial Splendor Treasure Pavilion for research every decade, which, although only for one year, often brings the blessings of a Perfect Golden Core."

After saying this, Lin Yan only quietly gazed at Wen Jiu.

At this moment, the secret chamber was silent.

Everyone could see Lin Yan was trying to win over the newly joined Master He to distance him from Gongyang Fu.

Even if direct recruitment was not possible, these words might cause a rift between Gongyang Fu and Master He.

"Not interested," Wen Jiu responded indifferently.

The next moment.

Gongyang Fu couldn’t help but laugh.

Everyone was very surprised by Master He’s indifferent answer.

The opportunity to go to the Celestial Splendor Treasure Pavilion and receive blessings from a Perfect Golden Core elder was rejected so decisively by Master He?

That was truly decisive.

"Fellow Daoist, no need to rush your answer," Lin Yan spoke again.

Before Gongyang Fu could interject, Wen Jiu decisively replied again, "No need."

Gongyang Fu chuckled once more.

Lin Yan looked around with an awkward smile, a subtle sharpness flashed in his eyes that was not easily noticeable.

Just as Lin Yan was uncertain how to proceed, the appearance of a figure made him overjoyed.

"Master!"

A familiar figure walked into the secret chamber.

It was none other than Master Witch.

Behind him were three people, an old man, a youth, and a woman.

The old man was pot-bellied, dressed in luxurious clothes, adorned with gold and silver, lacking any ethereal immortal demeanor, resembling a mundane business tycoon.

The youth appeared to be fifteen or sixteen, his face youthful and pale, with an unmistakable aura of bloody evil qi in his eyes.

These two were two of the four Palace Masters of the Divine Palace.

The last person was someone Wen Jiu had once met, seen during an alchemy session, Du Yueqing.

As the four entered, the Golden Core Zhenren all stood up in unison.

Wen Jiu was no exception.

The four did not respond, sat calmly at the main table, and as they scanned the crowd, their gaze rested on Wen Jiu for a few moments. Each gaze was different, Du Yueqing’s was indifferent, Master Witch’s was relatively calm.

The other two could not hide their look of appreciation in their eyes.

The pot-bellied old man sitting at the center spoke first, "Everyone is here, but before the secret meeting starts, let’s first welcome this Master He to the Divine Palace. It won’t be long before the Divine Palace’s Elder Council gains another seat!"

"Welcome, Master He."

"Welcome, Master He."

Everyone spoke in unison.

Lin Yan was no exception, but since it was confirmed as the Palace Master’s exception, he found it hard to maintain his previous demeanor.

But the welcome was brief; after the Golden Cores spoke in unison, more attention turned to the fourth seat at the long table.

Which originally should have belonged to Mingyi Palace Master.

Yet it now belonged to this Master Witch’s junior sister.

And the Great Palace Master said everyone was present. What did that mean?

Where was Mingyi Palace Master?

With doubts in mind, the Golden Core Zhenren, previously close to Mingyi Palace Master, was about to inquire, but the pot-bellied Great Palace Master spoke again, "No need to look anymore, Mingyi Palace Master has already fallen and cannot attend the meeting."

The moment these words came out, the crowd was in an uproar.

Already uneasy due to the Divine Palace’s predicament, their hearts grew more restless.

The Great Palace Master raised his hand again, saying solemnly, "But everyone can put their minds at ease, Master Du has convened this secret meeting and has found a safe way out for our Divine Palace and everyone, allowing safe departure from the Four Domains."

Upon hearing that Du Yueqing had arranged a way out, the emotions of the Divine Palace’s Golden Core Zhenren gradually calmed considerably.

Then Du Yueqing also spoke, "There is a way out, but the movements of the Demon Dao to seal off the Four Domains are extensive, with ten of the twelve veins of the Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect fully deployed except for the Dark Altar Lineage and the Cyan Demon Lineage. So there will inevitably be some risk in trying to leave, and you must be mentally prepared."