CHAPTER 426: CHAPTER 420: SEEKING EDUCATION_1

"Alas..."

After listening to Qin Wudao’s words, Chu Renjie’s brow furrowed slightly. He dismissed the thought of joining the alliance and sighed deeply, expressing his helplessness. It seems I won’t be able to take revenge on the Eternal Temple any time soon!

"Big brother, is your death related to the Eternal Temple?" Qin Wudao keenly sensed Chu Renjie’s shift in mood and asked gravely.

Chu Renjie nodded but offered no explanation, steering the conversation away. A peculiar smile touched his lips as he asked, "Second Brother, what do you think of young Miaoyu?"

"She’s quite remarkable. To become an Earth-rank Alchemist at such a young age—her future is truly boundless!" Qin Wudao praised. Before meeting Chu Miaoyu, he wouldn’t have believed anyone could become an Earth-rank Alchemist before the age of twenty-five.

Alchemists, as you know, specialize in cultivating soul power, a notoriously slow process. Many, even when they are old and gray, only manage to become Profound-rank Alchemists.

Furthermore, Alchemists hold a noble status and are few in number. Take the Saint’s Court of the Qin Dynasty, for instance. Besides myself, there is only one other Earth-rank Alchemist, who holds the position of a First-Rank Great Consecrated.

"Second Brother, I hear you still haven’t chosen an Empress. That simply won’t do; a nation cannot be without an Empress for long!" The implication behind Chu Renjie’s words seemed to hint at something else.

Qin Wudao understood and couldn’t help but give a wry smile. "Big Brother, I’m her great-grand-uncle! You can’t make such haphazard matches!"

Chu Miaoyu was indeed a rare beauty, the sacred maiden of the Elixir Pavilion, and the dream goddess for countless men. Yet, for him, there was always a barrier.

Looking at the red string of fate tied around his ankle, Qin Wudao fell into deep thought, a hint of sorrow in his eyes. In some ways, I might just be the biggest failure among all transmigrators—bar none!

「Immortality Mountain」

Interesting, they actually managed to create a resurrection technique! In the golden jade pavilion, Clan Leader Jadesun showed a faint smile upon reading the intelligence report in his hands. A glance at the report would reveal its meticulous detail, fully recounting how Hua Tuo and his two companions performed the resurrection.

"Where is the young lady?" Jadesun asked casually, setting aside the report.

"Clan Leader, the young lady is still in the Middle Region and shows no intention of going to the Saint’s Court of the Qin Dynasty," came a cold voice, echoing through the hall, heard but unseen.

"Tell her to head to the Saint’s Court of the Qin Dynasty as soon as possible." Jadesun’s brow furrowed slightly as he commanded in a deep voice. He then closed his eyes to cultivate. A powerful aura converged around him, and the entire hall filled with the Power of Laws.

Near the main doors, a faint spatial ripple appeared, and a black-robed figure stepped out. Wiping sweat from his forehead, he glanced at Jadesun with reverence.

The Clan Leader’s cultivation has grown even stronger! he thought. Perhaps he’ll soon break through to the Demi Immortal Realm and reach the pinnacle of the Mortal Realm!

The black-robed man mused silently, then executed a deft movement technique, swiftly traversing the Void.

A Demi Immortal! This is a cultivation level above the Great Emperor Realm, where the Spiritual Energy within the body begins to transform into Immortal Qi. Practitioners gain an initial insight into the laws of the Immortal Realm. They need only pass through the Five Decays of Heaven and Man to become true Immortal Realm Martial Artists!

「Ninth Layer Saint’s Court」

The masters of many Holy Lands gathered once more. Their purpose this time was not the war with the Eternal Temple, but the resurrection technique of the Saint’s Court of the Qin Dynasty.

"Everyone, the ’Resurrection Method,’ uniquely created by the Qin Dynasty, is a type of ’Dao’—similar to the Alchemy Dao, Artifact Dao, or Array Dao. It requires extensive study. We must find a way to compel the Saint’s Court of the Qin Dynasty to teach us this ’Resurrection Method’!" Dongfang Wendao, seated in the position of honor, said gravely.

What a pity it isn’t a ready-made treasure! All-Demon Old Ancestor thought with some disappointment. Learning a newly emerged ’Dao’ would undoubtedly take a very long time, with no guarantee of success.

"But we’ve offended the Saint’s Court of the Qin Dynasty. What if they’re unwilling to teach us?" The Dao-Seeking Old Man voiced his concern. "We previously dispatched experts to try and forcibly seize the resurrection technique, which must have left the Saint’s Court of the Qin Dynasty with deep-seated resentment."

"Unwilling? The Saint’s Court of the Qin Dynasty doesn’t have a choice! I propose we apply direct pressure, force them to hand over the ’Resurrection Method,’ and make them teach our people!" Emperor Qiong, the rarely-speaking founder of the Taiyi Saint’s Court, declared forcefully.

His words startled Dongfang Wendao, who cast a puzzled look at him. As the founder of a Saint’s Court, how could Emperor Qiong say something so brainless? This doesn’t make sense! If the Saint’s Court of the Qin Dynasty were willing to share the ’Resurrection Method,’ they wouldn’t have invited representatives from various Holy Lands to witness the resurrection of the Alchemist Saint in the first place!

"Exactly! If the Saint’s Court of the Qin Dynasty refuses to teach us, then we fight them until they agree!" the Demon Emperor of the Ten Thousand Demon Saint’s Court snarled, his voice laced with terrifying Evil Qi.

"We are currently at war with the Eternal Temple! Powerful experts fall every day. We must obtain the resurrection method as quickly as possible!" Tian Shu Star Lord of Beidou Palace also quickly stated his position.

The trio’s stance was clear: pressure the Saint’s Court of the Qin Dynasty and take the resurrection method by force.

Dongfang Wendao looked from one to the other, a cold smile playing on his lips as if he had realized something.

No one present was a fool. Recalling the recent actions of the Thousand Demon Saint’s Court, Qionghua Holy Land, and Zixiao Holy Land in the East Border, they understood perfectly well what the Demon Emperor and his two companions were scheming.

"That’s inadvisable," Dongfang Wendao said, shaking his head and voicing his concerns. "Historically, the Saint’s Court of the Qin Dynasty has been extremely unyielding when it comes to matters of national interest. Using forceful tactics could backfire! Even if the Qin Dynasty were pressured into teaching the resurrection method, can you guarantee they would teach us the complete version? Remember, we are the ones asking something of them!"

"Alliance Leader, aren’t you being overly cautious?" Emperor Qiong scoffed, clearly underestimating the Saint’s Court of the Qin Dynasty. "They’ve only risen to prominence in the last decade. What is there to be wary of? Would they dare deceive us?"

"Ancestor, I have an urgent matter to report!" Just then, Dongfang Huang, the current sovereign of the Ninth Layer Saint’s Court, entered and bowed to Ancestor Dongfang Wendao and the assembled Holy Land masters.

"Speak!" Dongfang Wendao nodded.

"Ancestor, Chu Renjie and Qin Wudao have become sworn brothers. The Saint’s Court of the Qin Dynasty has now formed an alliance with the Alliance of Ten Thousand Laws!" Dongfang Huang reported quickly, his expression exceedingly grave.

The alliance between the Saint’s Court of the Qin Dynasty and the Alliance of Ten Thousand Laws would have profound implications for the entire continent. One possesses the ’Resurrection Method’! The other commands over eighty percent of all Alchemists, Artifact Refiners, and Array Masters...

Upon hearing this, the expressions of everyone present changed dramatically.

This complicates things considerably! The Dao-Seeking Old Man frowned deeply. The Alliance of Ten Thousand Laws was a colossal power. Setting aside its formidable combat strength, its influence, spread throughout the world, was enough to make all the Holy Lands wary.

We’ll have to obediently go and learn then, Dongfang Wendao murmured, rubbing his temples. If the Saint’s Court of the Qin Dynasty hadn’t allied with the Alliance of Ten Thousand Laws, they might have had a chance to obtain the resurrection method through less conventional means. But now, with this alliance, continuing to pressure the Saint’s Court of the Qin Dynasty would undoubtedly incur the wrath of Chu Renjie and the Alliance of Ten Thousand Laws—an outcome he did not wish to see. This was especially true now, with the Holy Lands at war with the Eternal Temple and in desperate need of resources. "Moreover, by fostering a good relationship with the Saint’s Court of the Qin Dynasty, our experts who fall in battle might have a chance at resurrection."

"Agreed!"

"Agreed!"

"I also agree!"

The masters of the Holy Lands present voiced their assent one after another.

Only Emperor Qiong of the Taiyi Saint’s Court, the Demon Emperor of the Ten Thousand Demon Saint’s Court, and Tian Shu Star Lord of Beidou Palace wore grim expressions. They were simultaneously filled with extreme rage towards the Thousand Demon Saint’s Court, Qionghua Holy Land, and Zixiao Holy Land for their actions. If those fools hadn’t captured the Qin Dynasty merchants, would we be in such a passive predicament now?