183: Chapter 183 All Sides in Momentum! Should an Eighth-Rank Alchemist Offer Guidance?

"The Second Elder sacrificed himself?!"

"The opponents were three high-level Dou Wangs from Mulan Valley. It is normal that the Second Elder was no match for them, but why didn't he flee?"

"The Second Elder was an earth-attribute cultivator who specialized in defense, so he was countered by practitioners of the Three Beasts Savage Art."

"Mulan Valley killed our sect's Second Elder. Although they also lost three elders themselves, this is an irreconcilable feud!"

"..."

Yun Yun's words caused the elders, deacons, and disciples present to become impassioned.

Yun Ling had been the Great Elder for over a decade and was a veteran Peak Dou Wang.

His influence and prestige within the sect were not low, and his strength held a significant position.

His fall on the battlefield against the Mu Lan Empire caused many elders, deacons, and disciples to share a common hatred and vow for revenge.

Since Yun Ling perished along with three high-level Dou Wangs from Mulan Valley who practiced Earth Class Methods, no one suspected any foul play behind the matter.

In fact, after Yun Shan and Yun Yun received this news yesterday, they didn't think much of it either, only sighing with emotion.

Yun Ling rarely left the sect, so no one expected that this time, after being specifically sent out by Gu Han, he would actually lose his life.

If Xiao Yi Xian hadn't turned the tide in time, both the Cloud Mist Sect and the Jia Ma Empire would have suffered heavy casualties in that battle.

"The second matter."

Yun Yun released her Peak Dou Huang aura, making everyone shut their mouths.

Upon sensing her strength, a look of fanaticism and worship appeared in the eyes of the elders and disciples.

They hadn't expected the Sect Master to already be as strong as the imperial guardian, Jia Xingtian, at such a young age.

Furthermore, with the Ice Emperor becoming the Supreme Elder of the Cloud Mist Sect, the sect's strength was even greater than before.

"The Eighth Generation Sect Master of our sect, the Supreme Elder, successfully broke through to Dou Zong yesterday."

"In seven days, the Cloud Mist Sect will hold a Dou Zong Convention to celebrate the Supreme Elder's breakthrough."

As soon as these words were spoken, the scene suddenly fell silent, so quiet that a needle could be heard dropping.

But soon, after everyone confirmed they weren't dreaming or hallucinating, the scene completely erupted like hot oil being splashed with water.

"The Supreme Elder hasn't passed away?"

"What kind of nonsense are you talking? Go kill yourself."

"The Supreme Elder has been in seclusion for over ten years and has finally broken through. Heavens bless my Cloud Mist Sect!"

"A Dou Zong, this is a Dou Zong expert! Our Cloud Mist Sect will become a first-rate power in the Northwest Continent and a second-rate power on the continent!"

"With the Old Sect Master breaking through to Dou Zong, it's the Mu Lan Empire's turn to be at the bottom among the Four Great Empires."

"When Queen Medusa of the Snake-People Clan broke through to Dou Zong, I said our Old Sect Master could also break through, and I was right!"

"Back then, you clearly said the Jia Ma Empire was in danger and would be bullied by the Snake-People Clan in the future."

"What nonsense are you babbling? Do you not have faith in the Supreme Elder?"

"In the future, we'll have more prestige when we go out. The Cloud Mist Sect has a Dou Zong sitting in command!"

"..."

After a piece of bad news, there was actually such earth-shattering good news.

The sadness and worry in the hearts of the elders and disciples due to Yun Ling's fall were instantly diluted and tossed to the back of their minds.

If anyone was to blame, it could only be said that Elder Yun Ling had bad luck.

"The Old Sect Master's ability to break through is related to the Break-Sect Pill provided by the Great Elder. This matter shall be recorded as a great merit for the Great Elder."

After everyone calmed down from their excitement, Yun Yun did not forget to increase Gu Han's reputation.

Upon hearing that Gu Han could actually produce a Break-Sect Pill and that the Old Sect Master's breakthrough was all thanks to him, the way everyone looked at him changed once again.

Before it was admiration and awe, but now there was a bit more fawning and fervor.

Following the current Great Elder means there's meat to eat!

The formal announcement concluded, and Yun Yun declared the assembly dismissed.

The elders, deacons, and disciples each returned to their duties. Those preparing the supplies for the convention did so diligently, and those delivering invitations set off to do so.

The news of Yun Shan's breakthrough to Dou Zong spread throughout the Jia Ma Empire in an instant and began to diffuse toward the surrounding empires.

On the Imperial Family's side, Princess Yao Yue personally brought the news back, having received the intelligence immediately.

"That old fellow Yun Shan isn't dead, and he even successfully broke through to Dou Zong!" Jia Xingtian's heart was filled with mixed emotions for a moment.

He had never been able to find the opportunity to break through his bottleneck, and deep down, he had already become discouraged and given up.

He hadn't expected that Yun Shan, who was slightly inferior to him back then, would actually get ahead of him!

"That's not all," Princess Yao Yue raised her chin and said with a sense of pride, "The teacher of Xiao Yan from the Xiao Family is at least a Grade 7 Alchemist. He promised Young Master that he would give me and my teacher, Pill King Gu He, some guidance."

"Queen Medusa was split into two by Young Master. Now there are two of them, and both are Dou Zong experts."

"Sect Master Yun Yun has already broken through to Peak Dou Huang, and it probably won't be long before she can break through to Dou Zong."

"Senior Ice Emperor is already a high-level Dou Huang..."

Princess Yao Yue had also personally witnessed that battle at the back of Yun Lan Mountain that day.

Because of this, she was completely won over by Gu Han and was content to be a Monster-Refining Maid, following Qing Lin and Xiao Yi Xian in calling him "Young Master" without any psychological burden.

As for the information she was now telling Jia Xingtian, it was all permitted by Gu Han.

She would not mention anything related to Xun'er, Ling Xiao, or the Hall of Souls.

But even so, it left Jia Xingtian, Yao Ye, and the Nether Sea Flood Dragon Beast hidden at the bottom of the lake shocked beyond words.

Until the space rippled, and Yun Shan arrived treading on the void: "Old man, hurry up and hand over all the natural treasures of Rank 5 and above that the Imperial Family has collected over the years."

Jia Xingtian: !?

The moment you break through to Dou Zong, you come to rob the Imperial Family?

The atmosphere on the scene suddenly became oppressive, and the Nether Sea Flood Dragon Beast was ready to move at any moment.

A Rank 6 peak magical beast (injured) comparable to a high-level Dou Huang, plus a veteran Peak Dou Huang.

They might not necessarily be unable to contend with a Dou Zong.

But before the two could speak or act, Princess Yao Yue also spoke up impatiently: "Yes, yes, yes, Great-Grandfather, hurry up and take out your treasures."

"That day when you sent me to see Young Master, didn't he tell you that he could help refine medicinal pills?"

"He is going to ask Senior Yao Lao to refine sixth and seventh-grade pills. If you miss this chance, you might not get another."

"If there are enough medicinal ingredients, the Break-Sect Pill you need and the pill to help Great-Grandfather Nether Sea Flood Dragon Beast heal can both be refined."

Boom!

The Nether Sea Flood Dragon Beast flew out from the bottom of the water and said urgently: "Old partner, move quickly!"

Jia Xingtian: "..."

The news of Yun Shan's breakthrough to Dou Zong naturally reached the hands of the leaders of the strongest forces in the surrounding empires at the fastest speed.

"That old fellow Yun Shan actually broke through." The Three Elders of Mu Lan gathered together with very solemn expressions.

After all, the Cloud Mist Sect's Second Elder, Yun Ling, had just died at the hands of their Mulan Valley's three great elders.

Although the three great elders were also dragged down by Yun Ling to perish together, Yun Shan would very likely come to settle this score.

"Although we don't fear a Dou Zong, if Hai Bodong and Yun Yun are added, we might not be a match."

"We must plan ahead. Do you think we should cooperate with the Luo Yan Empire or the Snake-People Clan?"

"Medusa is friends with Gu Han, so she is likely an enemy rather than a friend. I'm afraid we can only cooperate with the Luo Yan Empire."

"But there has always been quite a lot of friction between the Mu Lan Empire and the Luo Yan Empire."

"The Luo Yan Empire also has significant friction with the Izumo Empire, and it already shares a common opponent, the Golden Snake Empire, with our Mu Lan Empire. Now that the Cloud Mist Sect is rising, Yan Luotian might not be unwilling to cooperate."

"Let's send a letter to talk first."

On the other side, within the Luo Yan Empire, the Sect Master of the Golden Goose Sect, Yan Luotian, also received the news.

"Yun Shan broke through to Dou Zong?"

A look of contemplation appeared in Yan Luotian's eyes, and after a long time, he suddenly smiled.

"This might be an opportunity."

Meanwhile, on Yun Lan Mountain of the Cloud Mist Sect.

Gu He met Gu Han privately for the first time, his eyes filled with envy and a slight hint of hostility: "I heard from the Supreme Elder that you have already become Dao companions with Yun Yun?"

"Yes," Gu Han nodded.

"You... don't let her down, otherwise..." Gu He clenched his hands tightly.

Gu Han's lips twitched, having no interest in watching Gu He play the part of an affectionate second male lead.

"Guest Elder Gu He, do you want guidance from a Grade 8 Alchemist?"

Gu He: !!!