The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 1252: Chapter 1252: Invite Yan Jin Alchemist

Dozens of High-level Divine Pill Masters gathered before the Lan Wood Spiritual Root, with many speaking boastfully, but what they said carried almost no value.

”Fools! A bunch of fools!” Zhenqing’s face was calm, but inwardly, he was roaring.

The reason he had these pill masters come forward to inspect the Lan Wood Spiritual Root was in hopes of a reversal. Though he didn’t have much hope to begin with, there was still a bit of expectation.

But now, he was completely disappointed. These people couldn’t possibly offer him any enlightenment.

”Pill Master Zhenqing...” Xiao Wangyue looked at Zhenqing.

Zhenqing knew he couldn’t delay any longer. Should he admit his powerlessness or gamble everything on a stroke of luck?

”Here goes nothing!” Zhenqing steeled his heart.

”Sect Master Xiao, the Lan Wood Spiritual Root of Yunxia Sect essentially has no significant issue. It’s just possible that it was affected by some unique factors causing a loss of life force. Rest assured, I can solve this problem!” Zhenqing spoke with absolute certainty.

Hearing Zhenqing’s words and seeing his confident expression, Xiao Wangyue and the people of Yunxia Sect broke into smiles.

Since Pill Master Zhenqing was so confident, their sect’s Lan Wood Spiritual Root should be salvageable.

Zhenqing took out a colorful Jade Bottle without seeking anyone’s consent, directly opened it, and poured a glob of green liquid onto the Lan Wood Spiritual Root.

”Now, I will use Jade Essence to solve the crux of the Lan Wood Spiritual Root’s problem,” Zhenqing said as he narrowed his eyes, holding the Jade Bottle in his hand.

”It’s working!”

”Amazing, Master Zhenqing truly is remarkable; the effect is immediate as soon as he takes action.”

”...”

The life force of the Lan Wood Spiritual Root indeed showed a significant enhancement in an incredibly short time, and the spiritual energy it released instantly increased by at least twenty percent.

Feeling this change, Xiao Wangyue and the people of Yunxia Sect were overjoyed.

”Qi Mei Sect Master, look, Pill Master Zhenqing’s intervention is immediately effective. We didn’t choose the wrong person this time, did we?” Xiao Wangyue said with a happy heart to Qi Mei Sect Master.

He knew that although Qi Mei Sect Master had not spoken of it, there was an inclination to invite Yan Jin as well.

”Indeed! Pill Master Zhenqing lives up to his name.” Qi Mei Sect Master nodded heavily.

Hearing the flattery from all around, a look of pride filled Zhenqing’s eyes as he nodded occasionally to the high-level Divine Pill Masters around him.

”Mr. Zhenqing, and all Pill Masters, I have already instructed for a banquet to be prepared. Please, accompany me,” Xiao Wangyue said to Zhenqing and others with a respectful gesture.

”Of course! Of course!” Zhenqing said with hands clasped behind his back.

Like stars surrounding the moon, Zhenqing was surrounded by high-level Divine Pill Masters.

A group of people, talking and laughing, was about to leave with Xiao Wangyue.

”Hmm?”

”No, something’s wrong! Sect Master, look quickly at the Lan Wood Spiritual Root!” A Supreme Elder of Yunxia Sect suddenly screamed, filled with panic.

Hearing the elder’s yell, Xiao Wangyue was slightly taken aback. He looked at the elder with some displeasure but still turned around to look at the Lan Wood Spiritual Root.

”What?” With a look, Xiao Wangyue let out a deafening bellow. His eyes seemed about to pop out.

The once lush Lan Wood Spiritual Root was now tinged with a faint yellow. Although the spiritual energy it released remained dense, a closer feel revealed that its life force was starting to become chaotic.

On the surface of the Lan Wood Spiritual Root, black cracks started to appear.

”What’s going on? What is happening?” Xiao Wangyue, shocked and anxious, shouted in a low voice.

At this moment, Zhenqing’s expression turned completely dark. Those high-level Divine Pill Masters each showed a surprised expression.

”No good, the life force of the Lan Wood Spiritual Root is draining faster!” a Divine Pill Master instinctively exclaimed.

Xiao Wangyue instantly flashed to the Lan Wood Spiritual Root. His face started to flush red.

The life force of the Lan Wood Spiritual Root was depleting at an alarming rate. If it continued at this pace, it wouldn’t last another three to five years.

His gaze turned sharply to Zhenqing.

”Pill Master Zhenqing, what on earth is happening? Why is Yunxia Sect’s Lan Wood Spiritual Root like this?” Xiao Wangyue’s anger pressed against his forehead, yet he took a deep breath to suppress it, asking Zhenqing in a low voice.

Zhenqing couldn’t help but feel a bit panicked. The fury of a Nine Tripods Main God was something he couldn’t face directly. Despite how courteously some Nine Tripods Main Gods treated him in the past, should one truly decide to kill him regardless of consequences, even ten lives wouldn’t save him.

After a brief moment of panic, Zhenqing quickly calmed down. He knew he must not panic at this time.

”Alas, it seems that even with this treasure, Jade Essence, the vitality of the Lan Wood Spiritual Root cannot be salvaged. Sect Master Xiao, I might as well speak the truth. This Lan Wood Spiritual Root’s life has reached its end,” Zhenqing shook his head, speaking in a helpless and regretful tone.

”But Pill Master Zhenqing, you just said that you could completely solve the problem with the Lan Wood Spiritual Root.” Qi Mei Sect Master’s face turned cold, questioning in a slightly accusatory tone.

”Well, it seems I made some misjudgment. Initially, I thought, with the stimulation from Jade Essence, this Lan Wood Spiritual Root could last tens of thousands of years. Now it appears that it has truly reached a state of exhaustion.”

”Sect Master Xiao, Sect Master Qi Mei, under such circumstances, any pill master would be helpless. It’s not that I didn’t try my best, but indeed, there is no solution,” Zhenqing explained.

Xiao Wangyue and others from Yunxia Sect stared at Zhenqing. Clearly, they wouldn’t fully believe his words.

”The Lan Wood Spiritual Root indeed has its life span exhausted. Otherwise, why could we, dozens of pill masters here, not find the root cause?” A high-level Divine Pill Master stood up and spoke helplessly.

”Yes, who could find a solution to exhausted life span?” Several other pill masters added.

Xiao Wangyue’s face turned terrifyingly dark.

He stared at Zhenqing, murderous intent rolling within. At that moment, he truly had the urge to kill Zhenqing. However, he also knew if he did that, it would trigger a massive chain reaction. Although he was a Nine Tripods Main God with martial arts cultivation far surpassing Zhenqing, Zhenqing also had a network of complex relationships behind him.

”Great Sect Master, should we perhaps invite Yan Jin Alchemist over?” Qi Mei thought of Jing Yan at this point.

Hearing the words of Qi Mei Sect Master, Xiao Wangyue’s cheek twitched, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes.