Chapter 965 - 700: Celestial Star City Upheaval, Demon Infant Body Refining Perfection

Chapter 965: Chapter 700: Celestial Star City Upheaval, Demon Infant Body Refining Perfection

Upon seeing Qin Ming, he also seemed curious.

Cloud-Fishing Elder explained: "This matter only happened in the past couple of days, so it’s normal for Fellow Daoist Baili to be unaware."

"The root of this incident lies in the significant personnel changes at the upper echelons of Celestial Star City. Reportedly, a Purple Gold Saint Armor Star Guard Grand Commander was promoted and dispatched by the human upper echelon to one of the Three Great Sacred Lands."

"As a result, a position for a Star Guard Commander of the Purple Gold Saint Armor level became vacant within the Elder Council of Celestial Star City. Now, those Golden Armor Elders in the Void Refining Stage with the strength to advance must surely compete for this seat."

"It has even divided into two major factions."

"After all, behind this matter lie massive interests and power distribution."

"Younger Brother Qin should also know that, for instance, the Spiritual Cave Mansion you are currently leasing at Little Turtle Peak is rented from Celestial Travel Trading Company, and the person behind it is a Void Refining Elder with significant power in Celestial Star City!"

"Just around Celestial Star City, the industries involved in leasing and trading Spiritual Cave Mansions generate astronomical Spirit Stone profits annually, which are beyond the reach of ordinary cultivators."

"And the resources required for cultivation at the Void Refining Stage are vast, so the Elders of Celestial Star City will certainly not easily let go of this opportunity."

"Not to mention, the position of Purple Gold Saint Armor Grand Commander harbors immense power within Celestial Star City, setting aside the few Integration Stage Powers who haven’t shown themselves for hundreds or thousands of years, can be said to hold immense authority and are decisive."

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming and the others showed a sudden realization.

He couldn’t help but say: "So that’s how it is. But isn’t the appointment of the Star Guard Army Grand Commander directly decided by the human upper echelon? Does it still require a vote by the Elder Council?"

"I heard that to assume such a position, at least the qualification of late-stage Void Refining cultivation is necessary, right?"

Qin Ming previously had heard Elder Feng Qi from the Wood Crystal Race briefly mention this matter.

"That’s correct; however, the composition of the Celestial Star City Elder Council is rather complex and unique, gathering not only elders from major forces in the Kunlun Realm but also Void Gods from other Spirit Realm forces, who occupy seats in the Elder Council."

"Therefore, the position of Purple Gold Saint Armor Grand Commander not only requires immense cultivation powers but also needs unanimous approval from the Elder Council. " Cloud-Fishing Elder spoke slowly.

"And this time, competing for the position of Star Guard Army Grand Commander are two Divine Monarchs in the late-stage Void Refining. One is Master Qianyuan, the hall master commanding Heaven-Holding Hall, and the other is Divine Monarch Jin Ao from the Profound Celestial Sword Sect..."

"Yao Tiannan’s master, Master Yuhan, and Elder Lin, all belong to the faction of Heaven-Holding Hall overseeing Immortal City’s internal affairs, while Fellow Daoist Su, you and I both serve under Divine Monarch Jin Ao’s Star Guard Army, alas!"

"In saying that, it truly appears unfortunate! Yao Tiannan and the two of you happen to be on opposing sides, if private interactions were to happen, indeed, it would not be appropriate." Qin Ming stroked his chin, pondering for a moment, and remarked.

Cloud-Fishing Elder said: "Younger Brother Qin is correct; such overt and covert struggles among prominent figures of the Immortal City are beyond our grasp, even in contending for this Grand Commander position, those prominent figures naturally will not personally descend to tear each other apart."

"However...the forces affiliated with them below will inevitably start covert battles, such as the surrounding Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers, Divine Wood Sect, Yunmeng Mountain’s Wang Family, and even Wutong Mountain’s Li Family, will all take their respective sides."

Back then, Cloud-Fishing Elder and others dominated the Human Realm as the unparalleled Divinity Transformation Ancestors atop the Cultivation Realm.

But after ascending to the Spirit Realm, although the Immortal Path became hopeful, their status underwent an earth-shattering transformation.

Now, as mid-to-late-stage Divinity Transformation cultivators, they are merely subordinates at the beck and call of others.

Any small shift in the upper echelons affects their own situation.

"Brother Qin certainly enjoys freedom, ruling a mountain all alone, accompanied by good friends and a Spirit Pet, avoiding entanglement in these struggles of prominent figures." Su Yuqing drank a cup of Spirit Rhinoceros Jade Liquid, speaking somewhat wistfully.

From his tone, Qin Ming could easily discern that the Great Alchemist before him was also quite helpless about the situation.

"Let’s not discuss these bothersome matters. Anyway, the upheaval in Celestial Star City’s upper echelon isn’t for us to worry about; we’ve finally gathered here, let’s drink to our heart’s content!" Seeing the duo opposite him in such a state, Qin Ming immediately changed the subject.

"Absolutely! Let’s drink, let’s drink!"

"Younger Brother Qin prepared so many precious items to enhance cultivation, I must indulge and feast heartily, hahaha!"

"Hey? How did this plate of Spirit Fish disappear so quickly? Heaven-Devouring Monarch, leave some for us!"

Following that.

The people on Little Turtle Peak offered toast after toast, engaged in cheerful and lively conversations, filling the atmosphere with harmonious joy.

After eating and drinking to their fill.

Su Yuqing and Cloud-Fishing Elder got up to bid farewell, intending to return to Celestial Star City.

Before leaving, Su Yuqing handed a jade scroll to Qin Ming: "Brother Qin, over the years I’ve researched the Pill Formula of the Yin Yang Void Returning Pill, all insights, and key points to avoid risks during Alchemy are marked within. Considering Brother Qin’s current Alchemy Mastery, refining this pill should pose no issues."

Qin Ming’s eyes lit up as he took the jade scroll from Su Yuqing’s hand, surprised at how quickly he had thoroughly researched the pill formula.

He remained the same prodigious Master Su, possessing extraordinary alchemical talent from the Human Realm.