Chapter 1237: Chapter 1237: Disappointment
Within the God Realm, those forces capable of dominating their respective Divine Domains mostly rely on special treasures like the Lan Wood Spiritual Root or unique Secret Realms.
For instance, the Luli Divine Domain’s Luo Jiu’s four Divine Palaces first discovered a space secret realm similar to the Enlightenment Tree, then gradually built up their formidable power. Otherwise, even if a force is established by a Great Ability, development would be challenging.
The Yunxia Sect owes its status as one of the three major forces in the Vast Smoke Divine Realm to the Lan Wood Spiritual Root. The Lan Wood Spiritual Root continuously provides a large amount of pure Spiritual Energy to the Yunxia Sect Space. If something goes wrong with it, the impact would affect the sect’s foundation.
"Second Sect Master, how could there be a problem with the Lan Wood Spiritual Root?" Hao Yuntian furrowed his brows and asked.
The Lan Wood Spiritual Root is of utmost importance to the sect, with strong protective layers in its vicinity. Ordinarily, within the sect, apart from the two Sect Masters and some Supreme Elders, regular disciples have no right to approach it.
How, under such protection, could the Lan Wood Spiritual Root have issues?
"I’m unclear about the exact problem, and even the Great Sect Master is unaware. It’s just that since a hundred years ago, the Spiritual Energy released by the Lan Wood Spiritual Root has been decreasing, and its Life Force is perceptibly weakening. Although the Great Sect Master, I, and the elders of the sect are anxious, we’re at a loss, and the sect’s Divine Pill Masters cannot pinpoint the issue," the Second Sect Master Qi Mei sighed and shook her head.
"Yun Tian, your timing is truly unfortunate. If it were any other time, when the Great Sect Master is in a good mood, you might have a chance to get a spot for the Immortal Bridge Meeting. But now..." Qi Mei’s eyes showed a hint of helplessness.
Hao Yuntian also looked disappointed.
He had initially thought that if he personally came to ask, coupled with Mr. Yan Jin’s willingness to join the Yunxia Sect for the Immortal Bridge Meeting, their chances of securing a spot would be significant. Yet dreams can be beautiful, but reality is harsh.
Hao Yuntian instinctively glanced at Jing Yan, his eyes suddenly focused sharply as he remembered, Mr. Yan Jin was not just an ordinary Divine Pill Master.
"Second Sect Master, perhaps my bringing Mr. Yan Jin here this time is fate. With Mr. Yan Jin’s intervention, the sect’s Lan Wood Spiritual Root might see a turnaround." Hao Yuntian deeply admired Jing Yan’s Alchemy Dao skills.
Even without using the Other Shore Flower, he could refine the Nine Glories Pill. Although the Yunxia Sect’s internal Divine Pill Masters couldn’t treat the Lan Wood Spiritual Root, Mr. Yan Jin might be able to.
"What?" Qi Mei exclaimed in surprise and looked at Jing Yan.
This seemingly young ordinary Main God was actually a Divine Pill Master?
"Second Sect Master, Mr. Yan Jin is a High-level Divine Pill Master, exceedingly powerful in the Alchemy Dao," Hao Yuntian said excitedly.
"A High-level Divine Pill Master?" Qi Mei was slightly startled.
She could sense that Jing Yan was very young. That’s why she was surprised. At such an age, to be a High-level Divine Pill Master was hard to believe.
However, these words were personally spoken by Hao Yuntian. Would Yun Tian speak nonsense if this Yan Jin were not a High-level Divine Pill Master?
Besides, thinking that Yun Tian was deceived by Yan Jin seemed even more absurd, considering Yun Tian was a Tri-Floral Main God level Domain Master in an Intermediate Divine Domain, not easily deceived.
"Mr. Yan Jin, are you willing to help?" Hao Yuntian looked at Jing Yan.
Willingness to help Yunxia Sect treat the Lan Wood Spiritual Root depended on Jing Yan’s willingness, not Hao Yuntian’s decision.
"Of course, I can." Jing Yan nodded, "However, I can’t guarantee much."
Jing Yan made it clear upfront. Even though he was skilled in the Qiankun Pill Path, having not yet seen the Lan Wood Spiritual Root nor identified the problem, he wouldn’t make vain promises. Guaranteeing success without assessing the issue could lead to awkwardness if he failed to treat it.
"Second Sect Master, Mr. Yan Jin has agreed. The sooner, the better; why not go see the Lan Wood Spiritual Root now?" Hao Yuntian, seeing Jing Yan agree, suggested with joy.
"I appreciate Mr. Yan Jin," Qi Mei gave a deep look of gratitude to Jing Yan.
If Jing Yan was truly a High-level Divine Pill Master, it was only fitting to address him as Mr. Yan Jin.
"I’ll communicate with the Great Sect Master now and have him come over," Qi Mei said, turning around.
She then took out a Communication Crystal Stone and sent a message to the Great Sect Master Xiao Wangyue.
"The Great Sect Master will come over soon." The Second Sect Master Qi Mei smiled slightly at Jing Yan and the others.
It wasn’t long before a figure swiftly entered from outside.
"Great Sect Master!" Hao Yuntian stood up to greet upon seeing the newcomer.
Jing Yan and Hao Yang also stood up immediately and bowed slightly.
"Yun Tian, long time no see," Xiao Wangyue nodded casually at Hao Yuntian.
Being the Great Sect Master of Yunxia Sect himself at the Nine Tripods Main God realm, even Hao Yuntian was not on the same level with him. Therefore, Hao Yuntian felt no discomfort from not being returned the courtesy.
As Xiao Wangyue spoke, his gaze also turned to Jing Yan.
Moments later, his brows furrowed. With his strength at the Nine Tripods Main God Level, Xiao Wangyue’s judgment of Jing Yan’s age was much more precise than Qi Mei’s.
He had some expectations when he heard from the Second Sect Master Qi Mei’s communication that Hao Yuntian brought a High-level Divine Pill Master. However, seeing Jing Yan was not yet ten thousand years old, his expectation receded like ebbing tides.
At this age, even if he were a High-level Divine Pill Master, how strong could he be?
Within the sect, there were several High-level Divine Pill Masters. Yet those High-level Divine Pill Masters were equally baffled by the issues with the Lan Wood Spiritual Root.
Already in a bad mood, Xiao Wangyue felt even more displeased.
"Yun Tian, I heard you wanted an Immortal Bridge Meeting spot from the sect?" Xiao Wangyue shifted his gaze from Jing Yan to Hao Yuntian and asked.
"Yes, Mr. Yan Jin and Hao Yang both wish to attend the Immortal Bridge Meeting at Star Moon Valley, and we are short of a spot," Hao Yuntian nodded and said.
"Nonsense!" Xiao Wangyue scolded in a low voice.
"Do you not understand the significance of a spot for the Immortal Bridge Meeting? Now you’re asking for a spot? What were you thinking? You’ve long been a Domain Master in the Intermediate Divine Domain; how can you act so recklessly?" Xiao Wangyue directly reproached Hao Yuntian.
Hearing this, Jing Yan frowned slightly, and his thoughts turned cold.
Hao Yuntian, being reprimanded this way by Xiao Wangyue, felt deeply embarrassed, his face turning red then white.
"Great Sect Master, Mr. Yan Jin can represent Yunxia Sect in the Immortal Bridge Meeting. He is very powerful and sure to shine brightly in the meeting. Furthermore, being a High-level Divine Pill Master, Mr. Yan Jin might be able to treat the Lan Wood Spiritual Root of the sect," Hao Yuntian said in a low voice.