Chapter 618 - 627: Chuu Guang’s Predicament

A commotion ahead reached Wen Qingye’s ears, and he couldn’t help but look toward the sound.

He saw a crowd of people gathered around. In the center stood an old man—it was Chuu Guang.

Most of the people in the crowd were stewards from various peaks, and there was even an Elder from Danxuan Peak. At that moment, all of them were speaking to Chuu Guang with cold, cutting words.

Chuu Guang’s gaze was downcast, his eyes staring lifelessly ahead. He looked utterly dejected, as if he hadn’t heard a word anyone was saying.

Wen Qingye strode forward and asked, "Martial Uncle Chuu, what’s going on here?"

When the surrounding stewards and Elders saw him approach, they all straightened their postures. Most of them recognized Wen Qingye, and upon seeing it was him, they couldn’t help but cup their fists in greeting.

An Elder from Cloud Conceal Peak smiled. "Well, if it isn’t Qingye! When did you get back?"

The Elder from Chaotian Peak next to him chimed in, "You’re a True Disciple now. Congratulations, congratulations!"

"A Sword’s Frost Chills Seventeen Provinces! HAHAHAHA, impressive! You’ve bolstered the prestige of our Celestial Profound Sect!" said an emotional steward from another Main Peak.

...

Seeing who had arrived, the surrounding Elders and stewards began to fawn over him one by one, their attitudes a complete reversal of moments before.

The news of Wen Qingye’s promotion to True Disciple had already spread like wildfire throughout the sect. There wasn’t a single person in the Celestial Profound Sect who didn’t know, so these Elders and stewards were well aware of it.

Chuu Guang also heard Wen Qingye’s voice. He looked up, startled, then forced a smile. "So it’s you. After we parted that day, you’ve become someone completely different."

In the Celestial Profound Sect, the status of a True Disciple was on par with that of an Elder. Some True Disciples were even more formidable than the Elders.

Chuu Guang looked at the faintly smiling young man before him. Bathed in the sunlight, he seemed to have merged with the world itself, his presence extraordinary.

He couldn’t help but feel a wave of emotion. When he first met Wen Qingye, he was just an obscure Registered Disciple in the Refining Spirit Realm. In such a short time, he had become a renowned figure in the Eastern Profound Domain. Who could have imagined it?

Although the issue with Wen Qingye’s meridians remained a mystery that countless people in the Eastern Profound Domain wished to uncover, what mattered now was that he had displayed terrifyingly exceptional strength, his Wushuang Sword Dao, and astonishing Alchemy Skill. That was more than enough.

Before Chuu Guang could speak, a steward from Danxuan Peak glanced at him and said, "It’s nothing, really. It’s just Chuu Guang. He was exiled to the West Garden in the outer Celestial Profound Mountain Domain, but now he wants to return to Danxuan Peak. To come back, he needs to pass a certain assessment, and unfortunately for him, he failed."

"Brother Chuu, even though you’re quite old compared to the rest of us, your Alchemy Skill is truly..." an Elder next to him said, shaking his head. His words were merciless.

The Elder’s words made Chuu Guang’s face turn pale then flush. He lowered his head and fell silent.

Wen Qingye asked, "Are there any other ways for him to return?"

The Elder replied, "Those who are exiled are usually people whose journey on the Alchemy Dao has reached a dead end. If they want to come back, the first way is to pass the assessment. The second is through alchemy. Whether they find someone to help or do it themselves, they just need to refine a furnace of pills that satisfies the Peak Master."

Hearing this, Wen Qingye smiled faintly. "Is that so? Then what about me? I’ve done some research into the Alchemy Dao myself."

Everyone present was stunned by Wen Qingye’s words.

When Chuu Guang heard this, he quickly said, "No, this is my own affair. I can’t trouble you with it."

"Junior Brother, wait, let me explain." Wen Qingye was interrupted just as he was about to speak.

Just then, a figure squeezed out of the crowd, looking rather anxious. It was none other than Wen Qingye’s senior brother, Sun Li.

Sun Li walked up to Wen Qingye and lowered his voice. "Peak Master Chuu Qi of Danxuan Peak has already made it clear to everyone that no one is to help Chuu Guang with alchemy, or they will be making an enemy of him. Besides, even if someone refines the pills, he won’t acknowledge them if they aren’t up to his standard. You’ve only just been promoted to True Disciple. If there’s an election in the future... Peak Master Chuu Qi’s words carry immense weight."

"Yes, yes, Qingye, you’re a True Disciple now. You can’t make a mistake for the sake of someone who’s been cast aside."

"Danxuan Peak is one of the most important branches of our Celestial Profound Sect, Qingye. You have to weigh the pros and cons!"

...

Although Sun Li had lowered his voice, with the cultivation of those present, how could they not have heard him? They couldn’t help but step forward one by one to nag at Wen Qingye.

Wen Qingye looked at the silent Chuu Guang, clasped his hands behind his back, and smiled. "Martial Uncle Chuu, is it that you don’t believe in my Alchemy Dao?"

As he spoke, a powerful confidence radiated from him.

People often wondered where his confidence came from—how he could face anything with a calm smile, as if his heart contained the entire universe. In truth, a person’s confidence comes from their experience.

What Wen Qingye had seen and known was more than everyone in the Celestial Profound Sect combined. Tens of thousands of years of accumulated knowledge—that was the source of his experience.

Chuu Guang’s head snapped up. He stared at Wen Qingye, his voice trembling slightly. "Qingye, are you really willing to help me?"

Wen Qingye nodded and smiled. "Speaking of which, I’d also like to see Martial Uncle Chuu Qi’s Alchemy Dao for myself."

BOOM!

Wen Qingye’s words were like a giant boulder dropped into a calm lake, sending massive waves surging through the crowd.

Sun Li heard this and grew frantic. "Junior Brother, do you have any idea? The Peak Master of Danxuan Peak is already a Spirit-grade Alchemist!"

An Elder, accustomed to siding with the powerful, quickly added, "That’s right, Qingye! Don’t be so impulsive. You’ll ruin your own future!"

Meanwhile, a steward from Danxuan Peak who was standing nearby heard this, his expression changing drastically. He snorted coldly, "How arrogant! Is this a challenge to our Peak Master?"

Wen Qingye ignored the crowd’s chatter and looked at Chuu Guang. "I’m free tomorrow..."

The steward from Danxuan Peak couldn’t help but sneer, "Tomorrow? As it happens, tomorrow is the day our Peak Master distributes Scattered Pills on Danxuan Peak. If you go then, you might even have a chance to ask him for some pointers."

"Oh? That’s perfect," Wen Qingye said with a nod, looking at the steward from Danxuan Peak. "In that case, I’ll pay a visit to Danxuan Peak tomorrow."

When the crowd heard this, their expressions changed instantly.

It was obvious now. Wen Qingye was determined to stand up for Chuu Guang, even if it meant competing with Chuu Qi in the Alchemy Dao.

’Is Wen Qingye really this righteous? This unyielding?’

Immediately, many people began to shake their heads secretly and murmur among themselves.

"Who does he think Chuu Qi is? Wen Qingye is being too emotional. Going tomorrow will just be asking for humiliation."

"He’s too young, he hasn’t weathered any real storms. Is the Peak Master of Danxuan Peak someone a True Disciple can afford to offend?"

"He really doesn’t know his own limits. Confidence is one thing, but arrogance is another."