140: Chapter 140 A Skyscraper Rises from the Ground

Not only was their talent high, but their background was also heaven-reaching.

This kind of person wasn't someone they could afford to be jealous of.

The remaining nine Disciples on the high platform felt both envious and relieved.

Even someone as arrogant as Wei Tian had to admit there was a world of difference between him and that Wu Chen.

The difference between a Nascent Soul Great Clan and a Golden Core Family was not just a little bit; he didn't even have the right to be jealous.

But in the end, wasn't the reason most of them could stand here also due to the support of their Family's power!

"Alright, continue."

Elder Han regained his iron-faced expression and spoke in a low voice.

The selection of Revered Masters continued.

The remaining nine were also dragons and phoenixes among men.

They quickly chose their preferred Revered Masters; without exception, all were powerful and influential Golden Core Elders within the Sect.

Wei Tian chose Elder Chiyang, who specialized in fire-attribute Cultivation Techniques.

Lin Xuewei joined the tutelage of an Elder who specialized in the Divine Soul.

Finally, it was the turn of Su Cheng, who was ranked sixth.

The few people after him were also picked away by various Golden Core Elders.

Wei Tian was taken as a Personal Disciple by an Elder who also specialized in fire-attribute Cultivation Techniques.

When it was Su Cheng's turn, his gaze swept across the many Elders, finally resting on a gentle-looking and relatively ordinary Golden Core Elder.

"Disciple Su Cheng wishes to join Elder Qingmu's tutelage."

Su Cheng's choice surprised everyone.

Elder Qingmu was famously low-profile among the Golden Core Elders of the Danding Sect.

He didn't fight or grab, didn't form cliques, and remained in seclusion for years to focus on the cultivation of spiritual plants and pharmacological analysis; in terms of Alchemy ability, he was only at a lower-middle level among these Elders.

But what Su Cheng valued was precisely his low profile.

Such a Revered Master wouldn't have many worldly distractions, allowing him to develop steadily within the Sect.

Furthermore, Elder Qingmu's research on spiritual plants and pharmacology was something Su Cheng needed to understand.

Elder Qingmu, who was chosen, was also stunned, clearly not expecting such a great gift to fall into his lap.

Just as he was about to agree, a voice interrupted him.

"Wait!"

Elder Chiyang stepped forward, staring intently at Su Cheng, making no secret of his appreciation and dissatisfaction.

He spoke, "Boy, you practice a wood-attribute Cultivation Technique, right? To be able to refine a foundation establishment pill to High Grade using such a lukewarm wood-attribute spiritual fire, your talent is extraordinary!"

"Listen well, scrap that Cultivation Technique of yours and switch to my 'True Art of the Crimson Sun'! I'll cover all the resources you need to re-cultivate! I guarantee you'll return to Foundation Establishment within a year! At that time, the cultivation resources under my name can also be tilted toward you."

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire audience was in an uproar!

Scrapping one's cultivation to start over was a very difficult decision for any Cultivator!

But Elder Chiyang's promise carried the weight of a mountain!

Standing behind Elder Chiyang, the arrogant smile on Wei Tian's face instantly froze.

He had just joined the Sect, and before his seat was even warm, his Revered Master actually promised to tilt resources toward someone else in front of everyone?

"Revered Master, isn't this going too far?"

Wei Tian grumbled in his heart while praying that Su Cheng wouldn't agree.

Seeing that Su Cheng seemed unmoved, Elder Chiyang looked at Elder Qingmu and said, "Senior Brother Qingmu, don't mind my bluntness, but if Su Cheng follows you, I'm afraid his great talent for Alchemy will be wasted!"

Just as Elder Chiyang finished speaking, another black-robed Elder with significant power in the Alchemy Hall also spoke, his voice carrying temptation:

"Su Cheng, I see that the stability of your Divine Soul far exceeds that of ordinary people; this is the true foundation of the Dao of Alchemy."

"Senior Brother Qingmu's Dao lies in 'Life,' while my Alchemy Hall's Legacy lies in 'Refining.' I can guarantee that within ten years, you will take the position of an Pill Hall Deacon."

Two powerful Golden Core Elders were openly fighting over him!

An Pill Hall Deacon!

That was one of the core power structures of the Danding Sect, in charge of the refining and distribution of the Sect's Medicinal Pills; an ordinary Inner Sect Disciple might not even touch the threshold after a hundred years of struggle!

The Disciples below the stage immediately erupted, their gazes toward Su Cheng filled with envy and jealousy.

This was a massive Opportunity! No matter which one he chose, his future would be bright, far better than following that unknown Elder Qingmu by tenfold!

Everyone thought Su Cheng would switch Revered Masters without hesitation.

However, Su Cheng's reaction once again defied everyone's expectations.

First, he bowed deeply to the two Elders who had spoken and said respectfully, "Thank you for your kind regard, Elders. I understand that both of your Daos are heaven-reaching Great Daos."

After speaking, he stood up straight, his gaze firmly cast toward Elder Qingmu once again.

"But I believe that a ten-thousand-foot building starts from the ground. The foundation of the Dao of Alchemy originates from plants and from life. I am willing to follow Elder Qingmu to comprehend the beginning of the Dao of Alchemy from every flower and leaf. This is where my Dao Heart lies; I hope the Elders will grant me this."

Once these words were spoken, the entire venue fell silent instantly.

Everyone was stunned by Su Cheng's speech.

Elder Chiyang snorted coldly upon hearing this and retreated with a flick of his sleeve, but after his anger passed, his gaze toward Su Cheng became even more appreciative.

The black-robed Elder also shook his head, his expression equally full of regret.

As for Elder Qingmu, he was somewhat dazed.

Looking at the clear-eyed and determined young man before him, a long-absent radiance flickered in his cloudy eyes.

He had originally thought Su Cheng chose him just to seek peace and avoid conflict.

He hadn't expected this young man to truly understand the Dao he sought, to understand the persistence that his fellow Disciples had viewed as neglecting his proper duties for hundreds of years!

"Good, good! What a 'foundation of the Dao of Alchemy originates from plants'!"

Elder Qingmu said "good" three times in a row, his eyes full of appreciation and excitement as he looked at Su Cheng.

"You child, not only are you exceptionally talented, but your Heart-Nature is one in ten thousand! Since your Dao Heart is here, then from today onward, you are my, Qingmu's, second and last Personal Disciple!"

These words of his effectively cut off any thoughts other Elders might have had about poaching him.

With this, the Disciple selection of the Danding Sect was settled.

Su Cheng had successfully found a perfect new identity for himself.

Danding Sect, Middle Stage Golden Core cultivation, Personal Disciple of Elder Qingmu, with a status equivalent to a core Disciple.

This identity was enough for him to establish a firm foothold in Tianlan Province City.

In another year or half a year, if those supreme grade Medicinal Pills of his appeared in the Prefecture City, there would be a reasonable explanation.

The development of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce also had a solid backer.

Following Elder Qingmu through layers of mist, they arrived at a mountain peak filled with dense Spiritual Qi and planted with exotic flowers and rare herbs.

"This is my Qingmu Peak; from now on, you shall cultivate here."

Elder Qingmu pointed to an Immortal Cave halfway up the mountain and said to Su Cheng.

"Yes, Revered Master."

Su Cheng replied respectfully.

Looking at this vibrant mountain peak, Su Cheng felt an unprecedented sense of peace in his heart.

From today on, he was a member of this Danding Sect.

A great war affecting two prefectures was started by him alone, yet he had skillfully kept himself out of it.

Now, he had transformed into a Disciple of a great Nascent Soul Sect.

After this, he could still remain hidden behind the scenes.

Here, he would use the massive resources of the Danding Sect to push the Su Family and the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce to a new peak.

(The plot setup is over. If there's anything that seems unreasonable, please be patient. Some foreshadowing from earlier will also be gradually addressed later.)

(Thanks to all the big bosses for your support until now!)