CHAPTER 896: CHAPTER 896: PREPARING TO FUSE

"Thank you all."

Zhong Ling hurriedly smiled and said.

Chu Tongtian said, "Alright, now that the results of the new empire contest are out, it’s time to distribute the rewards."

Although Taixuan Immortal Sect narrowly lost to Flower Immortal Sect, Chu Tongtian still displayed great composure.

"Hmm."

The Great Emperors nodded.

"Then I invite representatives from Flower Immortal Sect, Taixuan Immortal Sect, and Qiankun Academy to come forward and select their rewards!"

Chu Tongtian said.

As he spoke, eight treasures floated in the sky.

Countless people looked at these eight treasures with fervent eyes.

"Flower Immortal Sect!"

Chu Tongtian said.

Ling Chen stepped forward.

"You may choose six treasures."

Chu Tongtian said with a smile.

"Alright!"

Ling Chen nodded.

Though Ling Chen was choosing, Zhong Ling was helping behind the scenes.

"Divine Beast Essence Blood."

Ling Chen said.

"Good!"

Chu Tong smiled slightly, and the Divine Beast Essence Blood flew towards Ling Chen, finally stopping in front of him.

Ling Chen grabbed it swiftly.

His eyes were filled with excitement.

Under Zhong Ling’s guidance, Ling Chen also chose the Mingxin Fruit from Desolate Heaven Sect, the Spiritual Power Enhancing Elixir from Five Elements Heavenly Sect, an ancient elixir from Qiankun Academy, a top-grade Emperor Spirit Weapon from Nine Tripod Heavenly Sect, and a top-grade Emperor Spirit Technique from Sky Sword Pavilion.

The Divine Beast Essence Blood was for his own use.

As for how to distribute the other treasures, it was up to the Sect Leader.

Ling Chen couldn’t make use of the top-grade Emperor Spirit Technique and Emperor Spirit Weapon at his current level.

Next, Taixuan Immortal Sect selected the top-grade Emperor Thought Technique.

Qiankun Academy took the Ice Cloud Water Lily provided by Flower Immortal Sect.

Once the rewards were distributed, Chu Tongtian gave a speech, officially closing the new empire contest.

Ling Chen and others returned to their residence.

"Great Elder, when shall we return?"

Ling Chen asked.

With four treasures in hand, he could now merge the Sunlight Holy Body and Night Moon Holy Body.

Zhong Ling said, "No hurry, we still have to wait for someone."

"Wait for whom?"

Ling Chen asked.

Zhong Ling smiled wryly, "The Sect Leader."

"Ah?"

Everyone was taken aback.

Zhong Ling glared at Ling Chen and said, "It’s all your fault! I thought with your strength, you couldn’t possibly defeat Taixuan Immortal Sect’s Zhan Hongtu. So, I had the Sect Leader come over to help you acquire the Divine Beast Essence Blood at any cost!"

"Yes, it’s all my fault."

Ling Chen quickly nodded, feeling touched in his heart.

The Sect Leader actually came personally for him, which was beyond his expectations.

Luckily, he chose Flower Immortal Sect.

Otherwise, who knows how long it would take to gather these four treasures!

A day later.

The Sect Leader arrived.

"Sect Leader Luo!"

Chu Tongtian smiled and said.

"Sect Leader Chu!"

The Sect Leader replied with a salute.

When a Great Emperor arrives, of course, they notify the other party.

The name of Flower Immortal Sect’s Sect Leader was Luo Shuixian.

"Sect Leader Luo, your guidance truly shapes outstanding disciples!"

Chu Tongtian smiled.

"Not at all!"

Luo Shuixian responded modestly.

She certainly heard about Ling Chen winning the championship for Flower Immortal Sect.

Even she was quite surprised!

"I wonder if there is a specific reason for Sect Leader Luo’s arrival?"

Chu Tongtian asked.

Luo Shuixian said, "I heard that a disciple’s cultivation is quite peculiar, so I’m here to take a look."

She obviously couldn’t say she came for the Divine Beast Essence Blood.

"Your sect’s disciples do have unusual cultivation. Sect Leader Luo, you should investigate properly to ensure they are not from the Demon Sect, that wouldn’t be good."

Chu Tongtian said.

Luo Shuixian nodded, "Sect Leader Chu is right. I will thoroughly investigate the matter."

"Hmm, that’s best."

Chu Tongtian said.

At this time, Zhong Ling and five others came out.

"Sect Leader Chu, I shall take my leave."

Luo Shuixian left with the five others.

"Hmm."

Chu Tongtian said.

Watching the six disappearing beyond the horizon.

Chu Tongtian’s eyes revealed a hint of chill.

"Even with Divine Beast Essence Blood, the Sun and Moon Divine Body will not emerge in your Flower Immortal Sect!"

Chu Tongtian snorted coldly and turned back to the sect.

...

Three days later.

Luo Shuixian and three others returned to Flower Immortal Sect.

In a secret chamber.

"Speak!"

Luo Shuixian, Zhong Ling, and two Elders stared at Ling Chen.

Ling Chen then recounted the situation with Zhong Ling.

Zhong Ling and the other Elders looked at Luo Shuixian.

Luo Shuixian shook her head, "I’ve never heard of such things either. Ling Chen, are there overlapping aspects in the Heaven and Earth Power you control?"

"No."

Ling Chen nodded.

Zhong Ling glared at Ling Chen, "You little rascal, you dare deceive even me! Did you not use your full strength even in the final battle?"

"I wanted to keep some cards close."

Ling Chen said weakly.

"Keep a card, huh?"

Zhong Ling tugged on Ling Chen’s ear, "Do you know how dangerous it was at that time? Did I not tell you earlier that Divine Thought Masters might use Illusion Techniques?"

"Yes, yes!"

Ling Chen quickly pleaded for mercy.

"Junior Sister Zhong, that’s enough."

Luo Shuixian said.

With the Sect Leader’s words, Zhong Ling finally let go.

"After all, I won first place for our Flower Immortal Sect!"

Ling Chen whispered.

He felt rather undignified for being a successful contributor.

"Hmm?"

Zhong Ling glared, threatening to act again.

Ling Chen quickly hid behind Luo Shuixian.

"I will look into some ancient texts about this matter."

Luo Shuixian said, "Once you have the four treasures, prepare to fuse the Sun and Moon Divine Body!"

"Alright!"

Ling Chen responded earnestly.

With that, Ling Chen handed the other five treasures to Luo Shuixian.

Previously, Ling Chen offered them to Zhong Ling, but she refused.

Luo Shuixian said, "These are winnings from your victory. I’ll keep them safe for you. Some items you might not be able to use, I can exchange them for other treasures for you. The specific distribution will be discussed after your seclusion."

She looked over the five treasures and then handed the Elixir from Five Elements Heavenly Sect back to Ling Chen, "You should take this elixir. You will primarily utilize spiritual power in your fusion of the Sun and Moon Divine Body. Higher cultivation will be beneficial to you."

Ling Chen hesitated for a moment and said, "I’ll discuss the distribution with Senior Sister Liu first."

"No need."

Luo Shuixian said, "I’ll give each of them an Ice Cloud Water Lily as compensation. Though the effect isn’t as potent as the elixir, it’s quite beneficial."

"Moreover, their talents are limited. For our Flower Immortal Sect to stand and endure in Zhongzhou, we must rely on Great Emperor-level powerhouses."

"Alright."

Ling Chen nodded.

"You cultivate here, and I’ll safeguard you."

Luo Shuixian instructed, then left with Zhong Ling and the other two.

"Ling Chen, cultivate well. If you don’t succeed in fusing the Sun and Moon Divine Body, see how I deal with you!"

Zhong Ling said.

Ling Chen: "..."

After the four left.

Ling Chen calmed his mind.

He swallowed the elixir.

Five days later, Ling Chen fully refined it.

His Spiritual Power Cultivation broke through to mid-stage Two-Star.

The elixir only enhanced a single level.

Yet Ling Chen was already close to mid-stage One-Star, so this was the perfect opportunity for a breakthrough.

He spent two more days stabilizing his cultivation.

Then commenced the fusion of the Sunlight Holy Body and Night Moon Holy Body.

The fusion technique was vividly recorded in his inheritance memories.

All Ling Chen had to do was follow the steps of the fusion technique.

Two more days were spent, confirming he fully grasped the fusion technique, engraving each step in his Divine Soul.

This time, he prepared to use the four treasures to begin the fusion.