Wei Chen sighed and added in his heart: I ruined your Ancient Spirit Academy, and now I’m giving you a stronger Peach Blossom Sect. I suppose that counts as making up for some of my mistakes.
It took Musa a while to recover from the shock, and his expression became quite remarkable.
He had never even dreamed of the position of Peach Blossom Sect Leader.
Throughout the entire Peach Blossom Sect, aside from the three old men, everyone believed that the position of Sect Leader was undoubtedly Wei Chen's. Was there really any need for a selection? Who else could possibly be qualified to hold the title of Sect Leader?
In terms of reputation, connections, and strategy, who could surpass Wei Chen even a little?
There was no controversy, nor would there ever be. The position of Peach Blossom Sect Leader was either going to the elder Han Mang or the younger Wei Chen.
This was a settled matter; no one had ever doubted it.
So when Wei Chen said such things, Musa thought he was joking—a big joke.
After a while, Musa finally opened his mouth and said softly, "Wei Chen, stop joking around. What time is it?"
Wei Chen pouted and replied, "I’ve always been serious with you. I’m not someone who jokes about such matters. Musa, prepare yourself well. You will inherit the position of Sect Leader, and I hope you can do a good job leading the Peach Blossom Sect to glory. I might not see that day; I can't wait that long and will leave Soul World soon. So it’s impossible for me to take on the role of Sect Leader. Even if I were to hold it for a while, in the end, I would still have to leave. If I let you inherit it then, it would only become a burden. In many situations, everything must be considered comprehensively; this is something you need to learn. Don’t act recklessly; analyze the pros and cons before making decisions. Letting you become Sect Leader is a joint decision between me and Old Man Han Mang. That’s how it is; what you need to do now is prepare well instead of wasting time talking with me."
With that, Wei Chen waved his hand and said, "From now on, you are the Sect Leader of Peach Blossom Sect; all that's left is to hold an inauguration ceremony. During this time, Peach Blossom Sect will become exceptionally busy, which will also be a test for you. It’s nothing extraordinary; any test or difficulty must be overcome step by step."
"As for your strength issue, I've found a solution."
"What solution? My talent is what it is; it's hard to improve significantly. You want me to be the Sect Leader? I'll do my best to help you out, but my strength might not be enough to command respect," Musa asked with concern.
Wei Chen smiled and said, "It's simple. Drink Dragon Blood; it can improve your physique. At the auction in a while, there will be Dragon Blood up for bid, and everyone from the Central Domain will come to compete for it. Such a precious item, how could I possibly just put it up for auction? Each of you will have some, especially you. I've set aside ten bottles of Dragon Blood for you. Take your time to drink and refine it. Reaching Soul Realm Peak won't be difficult. Even if luck isn't on your side and you don't reach Soul Realm Peak, you can still attain a high level in Soul Realm, which would be enough to lead the Peach Blossom Sect."
Dragon Blood, the true blood of the divine beast dragon clan, is an extremely valuable existence in any era or dimension. Wei Chen's plan to auction Dragon Blood, along with the blood of the Fire Phoenix and Xuan Gui, stirred up huge waves in the Central Domain. One can only imagine how precious those items are—far beyond what ordinary people can conceive.
His actions were not only aimed at making the Peach Blossom Sect famous but also to earn some money. Most importantly, he wanted to attract powerful individuals from the Central Domain; he suspected that the Soul Palace would launch an attack at that time.
The ambitions of the Soul Palace were vast. With two formidable assassins sent down from their realm, they had the confidence to confront the entire Central Domain. They would come.
Rather than running around looking for strong individuals from the Central Domain to kill, it was better to come directly to the Peach Blossom Sect since many high-ranking members of various forces would be present during the auction.
Wei Chen's calculations were correct. Upon learning about the upcoming auction of such valuable items at the Peach Blossom Sect, those from the Soul Palace who were preparing to go out and kill immediately halted their actions.
The precious blood was a significant temptation for the Soul Palace as well. Seizing this opportunity to snatch those items while simultaneously slaughtering the high-ranking members of Central Domain's Major Forces would be even better.
However, because of this very reason, preparations within the Soul Palace escalated into a full mobilization. All members of the Soul Palace, including those from distant branches, returned to headquarters.
The actions of the Soul Palace indicated that they were gearing up for a grand showdown with all the powerful figures in the Central Domain.
At the same time, both the Fire Sect and Sea Tribe were making their preparations.
The Sea Tribe needed no further explanation; Ji Pokong was already on his way. Meanwhile, at the Fire Sect, a robust middle-aged man was summoned by Thunderstorm along with several elders bearing lightning attributes.
"Greetings, Thunder God!"
The Thunder God, accompanied by the elders of the Fire Sect, knelt down in unison, their words filled with utmost respect.
The title of Thunder God is a term of reverence used by all those from the lower realms to address individuals from the Upper Realm. Even if that Thunder God is merely a centurion in the army, he would still be granted such an honorific.
He surveyed the crowd with satisfaction and laughed heartily, "You fellows, have you encountered some difficulties? The higher-ups sent me down, so you can rest assured. No matter who it is, I will take them down with a single swing of my axe."
In his hands was a massive axe, and the sight of the giant wielding it was nothing short of intimidating.
Thunderstorm spoke respectfully, "Reporting to the Thunder God, there are individuals from the Upper Realm who have descended at the Soul Palace."
"Oh? What are those scoundrels from the Soul Clan doing in the Soul World? Do they intend to wage war against us, the Thunder Clan?" The Thunder God's expression darkened as he spoke in a booming voice.
"The specifics are unclear, but someone has indeed come from the Soul Palace. This matter cannot be taken lightly."
"Very well. I guarantee they will come and not return! Don't they know that according to the Wave City Accord, the Soul World is our Thunder Clan's territory? For years they have been stirring up trouble on our land but have never dared to openly challenge our dignity! Thunderstorm, you did well this time; otherwise, if Soul World falls completely, when you arrive there, your end will be quite miserable. The Elder Council's punishment would not spare even your ten lives." The Thunder God glared at Thunderstorm with an air of intimidation.
Thunderstorm could only play the sycophant. He smiled ingratiatingly and said, "You are absolutely right, Thunder God. With you here, the Soul Palace won't be able to stir up any waves."
"Of course! Heh heh, prepare some fine food and drink for me. Once we finish this meal, we will set out to attack the Soul Palace!"
"Thunder God, the food and drink are already prepared. Please follow me."
"Good. You all did well. When we reach the Upper Realm, I will make sure to reward you. By the way, how is it going with the Sea Tribe? During the Wave City Accord, they stood alongside us in the Thunder Clan!"
"The Sea Tribe is on their way, but since this world is our territory, the Sea Tribe has not summoned anyone from the Upper Realm," Thunderstorm said respectfully.
"Indeed, they do not have the right to summon anyone from the Upper Realm in our world, unless it is absolutely necessary due to the threat of annihilation. But those from the Sea Tribe spend the entire year hiding in the ocean; where would they find themselves in danger of extinction? Among the five major races, the Sea Tribe is considered the safest. Because of this, they often maintain a neutral stance, occasionally leaning slightly towards us. In the agreement from years ago, there was a treaty for the Sea Tribe to assist the Thunder Clan in ruling Soul World. However, I never expected that the people from Soul Palace would be so bold as to summon individuals from the Upper Realm down to this world." The Thunder God’s previous arrogance gradually faded, replaced by a serious expression.
Thunderstorm tentatively asked, "Lord Thunder God, could it be that the five clans of the Upper Realm are stirring up trouble again?"
"That's right. The Soul Clan and Dark Tribe have joined forces and are becoming restless in the Upper Realm. Meanwhile, in other lower realms, both the Soul Clan and Dark Tribe have begun to take action. Our Thunder Clan and Fire Tribe are not to be trifled with either; however, due to disagreements among our higher-ups in Thunder Clan, the faction for war and the faction for compromise are currently negotiating. The final outcome is expected to emerge in three years. By then, you will be heading to the Upper Realm. At that time, I will recommend you to become a captain, leading our fine warriors from Thunder Clan to battle against the Soul Clan and Dark Tribe."
The esteemed Fire Sect Master would need a recommendation just to become a captain in an army upon reaching the Upper Realm...
Such a disparity would be unbearable for an ordinary person.
However, as a member of Thunder Clan, being able to join their military was already a great honor. Thunderstorm quickly expressed his gratitude profusely.
"Lord Thunder God, what about the situation with the Sea Tribe?"
"The people of the Sea Tribe are very shrewd. Just like in previous wars, they maintain a neutral position and do not participate in the conflicts of this continent. Each time there is a war, they hide behind and profit from it; there is no way around it. The Sea Tribe is incredibly cunning; their neutral position ensures they can gain sufficient standing. Whether it’s our Thunder Clan and Fire Tribe or the Soul Clan and Dark Tribe, everyone in the Upper Realm seeks to curry favor with them for their support. But I suspect that in the end, it will remain unchanged: the Sea Tribe will stay neutral while our Thunder Clan and Fire Tribe coalition battles against the Soul Clan and Dark Tribe coalition," explained the Thunder God with concern.
Thunderstorm nodded thoughtfully as if he had come up with something. His eyes brightened as he said, "Lord Thunder God, there have been reports of Dragon Blood and Fire Phoenix Blood appearing in Central Domain along with Xuan Gui Blood. What benefits could these bring to our Thunder Clan?"
The Thunder God was taken aback and exclaimed, "Is there really such a thing?"
"Absolutely."
"At any cost, we must obtain it! That blood may not significantly enhance the strength of those in the Upper Realm, but it is the key ingredient for several top-tier elixirs. The Thunder King has been searching for these items for a long time and offers great rewards. If we can acquire them and bring them to the Upper Realm, your status will soar," the Thunder God said excitedly.
"Lord Thunder God, we will definitely be able to get those items, but I worry that the Sea Tribe might take some of them," Thunderstorm replied hastily.
"That's fine. As long as they join us in dealing with the Soul Clan, it's only right to give them a little incentive."
"Understood, Lord Thunder God. How long can you stay in this world?"
"At most a year."
"Lord Thunder God, after a year, would you take me with you to the Upper Realm?" Thunderstorm asked eagerly, wishing they could go to the Upper Realm right away. Everyone from the Thunder Clan scattered across the Low-Level Spatial Dimension was filled with an insatiable desire for the Upper Realm.
Although the Thunder God appeared simple-minded, he was actually quite astute.
He narrowed his eyes and said, "Thunderstorm, are you suggesting that after obtaining that blood, you want to go with me to the Upper Realm?"
"Lord Thunder God, relying solely on our Fire Sect's strength in this realm, we would never be able to seize those items without you. Without your support, I would have nothing. I won't take credit for this alone; you will undoubtedly play a major role."
The Thunder God smiled with satisfaction. According to the rules of the Thunder Clan, any valuable items found in this realm would belong to the leader of the Thunder Clan here; no one from the Upper Realm had the right to interfere.
This time, Thunderstorm had presented a significant gift to the Thunder God.
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