Medical Sage

The Qi Refining Realm is divided into nine layers, with the ninth layer being the peak, also known as the Realm of the Extraordinary.

Extraordinary, as the name suggests, obviously represents that one has reached the pinnacle of this level, just like that of Cang Kun and Blue Whale.

Green Snake Elder is the same, however, he is indeed at the peak of the Qi Refining Ninth Layer, while Cang Kun and Blue Whale are at the peak of the Second Level Late Stage Beast. Under the same realm, humans and the Demon Clan, undoubtedly the latter has greater combat power.

At least under the Fourth Grade Demon King Realm, it would be like this. That’s why the Green Snake Elder admitted he is not as good as Cang Kun, but the Red Lion Taoist is clearly not his match.

Because at least the words ’peak of Qi Refining Ninth Layer’ can still represent some weight. It can prove something.

However, when the news of the Red Lion Taoist’s corpse being found spread, the entire area within hundreds of miles, even the entire north side area of Eagle Gorge, was thrown into uncontrolled turmoil.

Because, no matter how one says it, even if the Red Lion Taoist can’t beat the peak powerhouse of Qi Refining Ninth Layer, Green Snake Elder, his strength and status are still unparalleled on this land. At least the title of Great Cave Master of Red Lion Cave isn’t called out for nothing.

Without some strength, can someone sit in such a position? Dream on. But now...

But now the Red Lion Taoist is dead, and he died in their own palace of Red Lion Cave. As soon as this news came out, it immediately caused a sensation akin to an earthquake.

In the north side area of Eagle Gorge, within a cliff gathering place where various human and demon clans often congregate.

In a tavern within the gathering place, a hot topic that has spread throughout the north side area of Eagle Gorge is being discussed!

Everyone is hotly debating the death of the Red Lion Taoist.

”Wow, Red Lion Taoist is actually dead, I heard that with his strength, even the peak powerhouse of Qi Refining Ninth Layer might not be able to overpower him, but now... could it be that a Foundation Establishment True Person Realm expert made a move?”

”How is that possible! What kind of identity and status does a Foundation Establishment True Person Realm expert have? How could they personally do such a lowly thing?” Wasn’t it said that during the battle in the Enlightened Deity Cave, the Grand Island Master of Canglan Island, Cang Kun Taoist appeared?”

”You mean to say, the Red Lion Taoist was secretly killed by Cang Kun Taoist of Canglan Island? If it’s him, he might have this capability and possibility. After all, in the previous battle, Zhou Long, Lau Pang, Qin Liefeng, and others died, only he managed to escape.”

”Come to think of it, that Cang Kun Taoist is pretty scary. Being at the late stage of Second Level Beast, even if his cultivation realm is slightly less, he killed Red Lion Taoist like slaughtering pigs and dogs, killed at will, and also in the main base of Red Lion Cave...”

”Otherwise, what do you think? When Yu Tan Taoist of Cloud Dragon Mountain personally emerged, how did Cang Kun Taoist escape from his grasp? Yu Tan Taoist is a genuine Foundation Establishment True Person Realm expert! Yet even so, he couldn’t kill Cang Kun Taoist...”

”Also, I heard that the Second Cave Master of Red Lion Cave seems to have found a huge support. Became the mount of a big figure from Ghost Wolf City...”

”Seems like there’s such a thing. And I heard that the big figure is the son of Master Yee Mu, one of the Seven Sons of Yan Zhen Sect from Ghost Wolf City, Master Yee Qing...”

”Gasp! Master Yee Mu’s son, Yee Qing!?”

…..

Such disputes keep arising. Even these news have been increasingly alarming the spies from the Enlightened Deity Cave, who noticed and reported back to the Enlightened Deity Cave.

In a study of Enlightened Deity Cave, Chen Fei sat on a millennium vine chair, listening quietly to the report from the person at the desk without expression, but occasionally, sharp flashes appeared in his eyes.

Beside him, on both sides of the study, Cang Kun, Blue Whale, Iron One, and others were sitting, but they were frowning at the moment.

Originally, the Eight Great Iron Guards were sent to the Black Profound Copper Essence Vein, but temporarily Chen Fei thought there was some time, so he brought Iron One back. Calculating the time, it seems half a year is almost up.

After a moment, when the reporting person finished speaking, Chen Fei nodded slightly and smiled: ”Alright, I understand, you may leave first.”

”Yes, Lord Cave Master. This subordinate will take his leave.” The person did not hesitate and left through the door of the study.

After the reporter left, Iron One suddenly stood up, his face a bit anxious and whispered: ”Master, according to our people, now the entire north side area of Eagle Gorge is widely rumor that the death of Red Lion Taoist is related to our Enlightened Deity Cave. Isn’t this a bit inappropriate?”

”Probably someone’s stirring up trouble.” Cang Kun Taoist said calmly.

”Stirring up trouble? Why?” Blue Whale Elder frowned, somewhat puzzled.

”Afraid some can’t stand our Enlightened Deity Cave’s unity, wanting to push us to the spotlight with this method of public opinion. By then, our every move might be completely exposed. Speaking of which, it’s quite troublesome.” Chen Fei squinted his eyes, shook his head, and sighed.

”Indeed, but the subordinate thinks, this public opinion... doesn’t seem merely like this.”

Cang Kun Taoist’s eyes flickered, somewhat worried: ”Don’t know if you noticed. In the rumors and public opinion, aside from deliberately pushing our Enlightened Deity Cave to the forefront, there is also a trend pointing at the background support of the Red Lion Cave...”

”Background support?” Iron One was stunned upon hearing this, then his face drastically changed, and he said: ”Cang Kun Taoist, are you referring to the Yan Zhen Sect of Ghost Wolf City?”

Upon hearing this, Chen Fei’s eyes couldn’t help but flash brightly.

So it is, there’s the Yan Zhen Sect...

”Indeed.”

That Taoist Cang Kun nodded, his expression somewhat solemn, and said, ”The death of the Red Lion Daoist, even if it wasn’t our doing, in this situation, it’s likely we won’t be able to shake off the suspicion and slander. And if this suspicion reaches Ghost Wolf City, into the ears of Yun Shi Taoist, what will happen?”

Though Yun Shi Taoist himself isn’t strong, he is now the mount of Yee Qing, the son of Master Yee Mu of the Yan Zhen Sect’s Seven Sons!

With such a unique status, even if it’s relying on the prestige of another, there will certainly be many willing to give him this face.

This is the truly troublesome part!

”Truly shameless!” The Blue Whale Elder couldn’t help but quietly curse after understanding. Now he considered himself part of Enlightened Deity Cave, and seeing the other side so despicable, clearly framing them, he couldn’t help but feel furious.

”Hehe.” But at this moment, Chen Fei suddenly waved his hand, smiling nonchalantly, ”Yan Zhen Sect, let them be. At that time, it will be just right to see what capabilities those so-called big figures of Ghost Wolf City have, provided they are willing to avenge their mount.”

”Master.” Hearing the tone in Chen Fei’s voice, seemingly preparing to clash with Yee Qing of the Yan Zhen Sect, even Taoists Cang Kun and Blue Whale couldn’t help but have their expressions change slightly.

”It’s nothing, I’m just saying. We’ll talk about it later, I like to go with the flow.”

Chen Fei waved his hand again, turning his gaze to Iron One, with a solemn expression he asked, ”Iron One, the matter I had you handle before you came back, how is it now?”

”Reporting to the master. There has been news back from Jinbao Pavilion.”

Hearing Chen Fei mention the matter, Iron One spoke without hesitation, ”Before I came back, I went to Jinbao Pavilion on Canglan Island to find the Liu Family Head, Liu Zheng. He said that the matter you asked them to handle has basically been completed. The alchemist with the surname Quann, is now on the way back to Canglan Island.”

”Jinbao Pavilion?” Hearing this, both Taoist Cang Kun and the Blue Whale Elder couldn’t help but have their eyes flicker slightly. After all, Canglan Island was their territory, and the Liu Family of Jinbao Pavilion was a force under their command, so they were not unfamiliar.

But they only paused slightly, and then didn’t say anything more. Instead, they were quite curious, the alchemist Iron One mentioned with the surname Quann should be Quann Zhenyi, right?

What is Chen Fei seeking Quann Zhenyi for?

”Already on the way back? Then that’s perfect, did they mention how much longer we need to wait?”

Upon hearing this, Chen Fei’s face lit up with joy, and in the slightly surprised gazes of Cang Kun and Blue Whale, he seemed somewhat excited.

In their impression, Chen Fei didn’t seem like someone who got easily excited, but now…

If they knew about Chen Fei’s plan, they certainly wouldn’t be surprised. Because the matter Chen Fei sought Quann Zhenyi for involved targeting those Foundation Establishment True Person Realm experts!

If successful, it would mean bringing in several Foundation Establishment True Persons as enforcers for their Enlightened Deity Cave! How could one not be excited about such a matter?

”Liu Zheng, the Clan Leader of the Liu Family, said it would take at most another half month for them to arrive at Canglan Island.” Iron One confirmed decisively.

”Half a month?” Chen Fei’s eyes flickered, his expression turning earnest, ”Cang Kun, Blue Whale, accompany me to Canglan Island.”

”Yes, Master.” Cang Kun and Blue Whale exchanged a glance and nodded without hesitation.

...

Meanwhile, atop a majestic giant mountain several thousand miles away from Enlightened Deity Cave, the Elder Green Snake, clad in a long robe, appeared at the entrance of a magnificent, gigantic palace.

”Go and report to the three Lord Palace Masters, and say that I, Green Snake, have important matters to report.” Elder Green Snake shook his hand, tossing the Patrolling Ghost Messenger Token to the gold-armored valiant guards stationed at the palace entrance.

Each of these gold-armored valiant guards displayed an extraordinary aura, sharp-eyed, with rolling spiritual light over their bodies, all possessing a Cultivation Level above the Qi Refining Eighth Layer. Yet here they were, guarding the door.

”This is…” The leader of the gold-armored valiant guards originally didn’t recognize Elder Green Snake, but upon seeing the Patrolling Ghost Messenger Token, his pupils contracted, and his expression changed instantly.

Then, he respectfully said to Elder Green Snake, ”Honorable Green Snake, please wait a moment.” Upon saying this, he turned and quickly entered the palace.

Moments later, a somewhat rough and puzzled voice echoed from within the palace.

”Green Snake, is it you back? Come in.”

”Yes, Second Palace Master.” Elder Green Snake responded respectfully and entered the palace.

Moments later, in the depths of the magnificent, gigantic palace, Elder Green Snake saw three men seated high on their thrones.

The aura they naturally exuded was exceedingly terrifying and markedly different from the Qi Refining Realm.

There was only one answer. That is…

The three men seated high on their thrones were all Foundation Establishment True Person Realm experts!

Foundation Establishment True Person Realm!