Chapter 1238 1197: Twelve Deputy Pavilion Masters' Meeting

This single complete sentence seemed to have consumed a great deal of Muf Junhe's energy, so after he finished speaking, he started coughing again, extremely violently, making everyone who heard it feel uneasy and even panic.

"Grandpa!" Muf Leiyun's expression changed, and he stepped forward to pat Muf Junhe's back, his eyes reddening, and said, "Grandpa, don't worry, everything will be alright. I believe in you; everything will surely be fine."

"Yes, nothing's wrong, nothing's wrong..." Muf Junhe agreed with difficulty, as anyone could see that he was at his limits.

Seeing this, Chen Fei hesitated for a moment, then took out a pill bottle, from which he extracted a milky white pill the size of a thumb, exuding a fragrant aroma. Just the scent alone made Muf Junhe feel a sensation of comfort throughout his body.

"Young friend, this, this..." Muf Junhe stared at the pill in Chen Fei's hand in shock, trembling as he spoke.

"Senior, please take it first." Chen Fei handed the pill to him, saying.

"...I can't, cough cough, this should be the Life Treasure Pill, right? Such a precious thing, I cannot accept it." As his trembling fingers took the pill, Muf Junhe remained silent for a long time, but eventually shook his head and said.

"Grandpa!" Muf Leiyun's expression changed.

"It's alright, senior, please just take it. The fact that I can take this out shows that I am willing to part with it. Besides, this thing is not as precious as you think." Chen Fei shook his head and said.

"Then, thank you very much." Muf Junhe gave Chen Fei a deep look, raised his hand to cup it in respect, and then swallowed the pill, letting it slide down his throat into his body.

Soon after, his complexion visibly became much rosier. The overall impression he gave was also much more comfortable.

Then, Muf Junhe stood up, took a deep breath, stretched out his hands fully, and only after that did he clasp his fists in gratitude towards Chen Fei, saying, "Thank you very much, young friend Chen. Rest assured, I will find a way to compensate you for this Life Treasure Pill."

"It's nothing to worry about, but now, senior, you should tell me, what exactly happened?" Chen Fei shook his head, smiled slightly, and his expression gradually became solemn as he spoke.

"Very well, let me tell you." Muf Junhe shook his head, giving a bitter smile as he said, "After we parted last time, I felt elated and immediately returned to start attempting to break through to the Minor Heavenly True Monarch Realm...It was supposed to be a good thing, but I failed, not only failing but also injuring my foundation. As a result, my status within the Pavilion started to decline rapidly."

Chen Fei nodded, it was easy to understand. In the Cultivation World, the one with the biggest fist speaks the loudest, strength is revered. Muf Junhe's previous condition was worse than that of a Qi Refining Realm person, still managing to hold onto his position without being ousted was already a testament to the Floating Immortal Pavilion's kindness.

"Earlier, I promised to secure you a guaranteed position, everything was arranged, but now my strength has dropped significantly, and that guaranteed position is highly sought after, many people are eyeing it, so..."

"So that guaranteed position is now unstable, right?" Chen Fei interjected, speaking.

"I'm sorry." Muf Junhe said with a face full of regret.

"Mr. Chen, you can't blame my grandpa for this. If it wasn't for the sudden occurrence of this issue, things wouldn't have come to this."

Muf Leiyun interjected.

"I know." Chen Fei waved his hand, saying, "This is the will of the heavens, of course, we can't blame senior Muf, but it seems I will have to find another way to enter that tomb."

No matter what, he was determined to get the Heavenly Stem Dragon Bamboo! Because only by obtaining it could his "Purple Firmament Judgement Technique" reach true completion, and by then, he would have the confidence and means to venture into the Inner Region and demand people from the Flower God Sect.

"I heard that the tomb has now been completely occupied by Pill King Jianng Wanli and the major forces of Earth Martial City. If you really want to enter, besides going through these major forces of Earth Martial City, there's no other way..."

At this, Muf Junhe paused slightly and said, "Well, I have a life-and-death friend who is an elder of the Xicheng Evergreen Gang, they also have a few spots. I'll write a letter, you take it to him, perhaps he can find a way to help."

He essentially had lost all influence now, and the Blood Eagle seemed intent on securing that guaranteed position, so it was unlikely to be defended. Out of guilt, he had preemptively thought of an alternative for Chen Fei.

"No need to trouble..." Chen Fei started to shake his head and speak, but at that moment, a cold and imposing team of people suddenly knocked and entered, looking at Muf Junhe and said, "Vice Pavilion Master Muf, the two Pavilion Masters request your presence."

"What?" Muf Junhe's expression changed, he slowly stood up and with an apologetic look towards Chen Fei seated, saying, "I'm sorry, young friend Chen, I will be back shortly, please wait here..."

"He needs to come too." The leading person interrupted Muf Junhe, coldly pointing at Chen Fei.

"What?" Muf Junhe's face changed.

Chen Fei's eyes also narrowed slightly, pointing at himself, he said, "I need to go too?"

"Yes. The two Pavilion Masters request that you come as well, so please, come along." The leading person nodded, speaking in a cold manner.

"Captain Lio, could you give me some insight? It's one thing for the two Pavilion Masters to summon me, but why even young friend Chen? What exactly is going on?"

Muf Junhe furrowed his eyebrows and asked. The leading person hesitated for a moment, before slowly saying, "Deputy Pavilion Master Blood Eagle just went to speak with the two Pavilion Masters, and I overheard some things while passing by. If I'm not mistaken, it might concern that guaranteed position issue."

Muf Junhe's face changed again, then he sighed helplessly, looking towards Chen Fei apologetically, saying, "Young friend Chen, I'm sorry, I've dragged you into this."

"Let's go take a look." However, Chen Fei shook his head, stood up, and said calmly.

"Little friend Chen..." Muf Junhe's gaze focused.

"Since the two pavilion masters have invited me, it's hard to refuse without looking rude. Besides, I'm quite curious to see who this Blood Eagle Deputy Pavilion Master really is. Is an inner seat truly worth his fixation?"

Chen Fei smirked with sarcasm. He had initially planned to voluntarily give up the inner seat and find Long Yi for a solution, but now, he suddenly changed his mind.

Not for anything else but the fact that voluntarily giving up is completely different from being forced to give up by others.

Whether Chen Fei wanted this inner seat or not is not something some deputy pavilion master can decide, got it?

Muf Junhe sighed upon hearing this, chuckled helplessly, and said, "The Blood Eagle Deputy Pavilion Master is quite skilled, and his realm has reached the Peak of Fifth Heavenly Layer of True Person Realm. When you meet him later, remember to keep your composure and don't act rashly."

"I understand." Chen Fei smiled, calm and easy.

"Please." The leader made a gesture of invitation.

Then they left Heqing Hall and arrived at the most magnificent hall at the headquarters of the Floating Immortal Pavilion.

In front of a huge golden stone door, two roaring giant tiger statues stood on either side, intricately crafted and lifelike. Just seeing those statues created a strong sense of oppression, inspiring awe.

Chen Fei and Muf Junhe were led to the golden stone door. The leader stepped forward and knocked on the door, and immediately, an authoritative voice came from inside the stone door.

"Who?"

"Lord Pavilion Master, it's me. I've brought them, Vice Pavilion Master Muf, and the other person."

With his head bowed reverently, the leader said.

"Boom…" A loud rumbling sound echoed, the door opened. The authoritative voice spoke again, even clearer this time: "Come in."

"Please." The leader respectfully stood before the opened golden stone door, inviting Chen Fei and Muf Junhe inside.

Chen Fei's face remained expressionless as he stepped towards the stone door. Muf Junhe took a deep breath and followed suit.

After entering the golden stone door, the light softened, revealing a vast rectangular hall. Inside, there were a huge stone seat and twelve chairs, most of which were occupied.

Further inside was an elliptical stone platform with two more imposing golden chairs. Two unmistakable figures sat quietly there, exerting an invisible pressure that enveloped the entire hall.

The two figures were no other than the true foundation and pillars of the Floating Immortal Pavilion—two Minor Heavenly True Monarch Realm individuals—True Lord Soul-Pupil and True Lord Heicang!

When Chen Fei and Muf Junhe entered the hall, the old man with the horned hat's cold face finally showed some change, with a subtle smile, although it was quickly masked by indifference.

"Junhe has arrived? You seem to be in good spirits, recovering quite well? Alright, have a seat first." He smiled at Muf Junhe, with a trace of surprise in his eyes.

He and Muf Junhe were from the same era and had a good relationship, but he reached this level first, providing Muf Junhe with partial support. He knew well the dire situation Muf Junhe was in after failing a breakthrough, but now, it seemed a bit different from what he knew.

"Thanks to the concern of Pavilion Master Soul-Pupil, I got a bit lucky, so I'm recovering quite well now..." Muf Junhe quickly raised his hand to speak and quietly whispered to Chen Fei behind him, "This is True Lord Soul-Pupil, one of the two pavilion masters of the Floating Immortal Pavilion, and I have some connection with him. The other is True Lord Heicang."

With that, he signaled Chen Fei with his eyes to follow him, first to the large stone table, and sit at the positions for the twelve deputy pavilion masters.

Chen Fei nodded, followed him, and furtively glanced at True Lord Soul-Pupil and True Lord Heicang.

The latter remained oblivious, indifferent and cold. However, the former seemed to have noticed something, his gaze subtly shifting to Chen Fei, raising his eyebrows slightly, and offering Chen Fei a faint smile.

Meanwhile, he was still curious; it seemed Muf Junhe had found something intriguing in this young man.

Just then, a slightly malicious and provocative voice suddenly echoed, sarcastically saying, "Muf Junhe, considering your past achievements, sitting with us is acceptable, but what about this young man? Do you think he deserves to sit in the same area as us?"

Everyone present felt a surge in their hearts, knowing the Blood Eagle Deputy Pavilion Master intended to make trouble and hassle Muf Junhe.

Today's gathering was precisely to resolve the matters between the two of them.

To be honest, this young man was quite unlucky, walking right into the crossfire.