UGB Chapter 52: Reuniting with an Old Friend
Chapter 52: Reuniting with an Old Friend
Aoki Sect.
The mountains are majestic, and the ancient trees reach for the sky.
Fang Yun returned to this place and saw the Ascension Platform that had once seemed unattainable.
At this moment, more than a thousand mortal immortals were sitting cross-legged above, undergoing the Illusionary Heart Trial.
"Junior Brother Yun, let's go register. Elder Xuan Su has sent us to bring you into the sect."
Several disciples of the Green Wood Sect arrived by flying boat, dressed in robes typical of alchemy practitioners.
They flanked the young man before them, displaying expressions of obsequious respect.
Fang Yun paused for a moment, then pointed to the jade platform not far away: "Shouldn't I go up and take the test?"
"Junior brother is a direct descendant of the Chen family, so his temperament and talent are naturally first-rate. There's no need to waste time on this."
The speaker was a man in his thirties, a first-grade high-level alchemist.
He was the leader among them, and his tone was like a gentle breeze.
Fang Yun understood immediately: "May I ask how this senior brother is addressed?"
The man puffed out his chest, a hint of pride in his voice: "I am Shang Kun, from the Fang family of Ziqing Lake."
Fang Yun remained silent for a moment, then cupped his hands in greeting: "Greetings, Senior Brother Fang."
Their sleeves billowed as they channeled their magic to steer the flying boats, which soared directly into the sky.
Soon, Fang Yun was successfully entered into the disciple roster and assigned to the Alchemy Peak.
He put on the outer robe of the Qingmu Sect, with a stand-up collar and diagonal front, the base color being pure blue, and the cuffs embroidered with ancient and majestic dragon patterns.
The clothes shimmered with a precious light, and were protected from water and fire; the overall design was very simple.
"That's how it is when you first enter the sect. Once you break through to the seventh level of Qi Refining, you'll automatically be promoted to an inner disciple."
Fang Shangkun spoke cautiously, afraid of angering the young master of the Chen family.
If you stay in the Green Wood Sect for a few years, you'll figure things out.
The most dangerous people in the sect are the second-generation heirs of these Golden Core clans, each with an extraordinary background.
Alchemy Peak.
These are some of the most important main peaks of the Qingmu Sect, with a long history and immense wealth, second only to the sect leader's lineage.
The current master of Danfeng is none other than the fake Dan ancestor of the Chen family.
A renowned third-tier alchemist.
Fang Yun still remembers that in his previous life, Lin Dong went to great lengths and schemed for years.
He was only recently recruited by an outer sect elder of Danfeng.
But for the Chen family members, this identity was nothing more than a piece of cake.
Named Alchemy Peak, it is actually a vast mountain range covering thousands of miles, sparsely populated.
Fang Yun looked down at the palace below when he suddenly heard the sound of a bell ringing out, striking it eight times in a row.
Immediately afterwards, many young people rushed out of the alchemy room, each using their own methods, and rode on magical artifacts and mounts, flying towards a certain mountain peak.
Fang Yun looked at this scene and was immediately puzzled, his eyes showing confusion.
"Junior brother, this is the rule of our alchemy lineage. Seven chimes represent a second-level alchemist giving a sermon, while eight chimes represent those second-level high-grade alchemy masters."
"Junior brother is truly blessed; to encounter such a grand event on his very first day at the sect!"
Fang Yun kept this in mind and suggested turning the flying boat around to go and see for himself.
Fang Shangkun and the others had no objection and followed the crowd to the place where the elders were preaching.
This is actually a giant mountain suspended in mid-air, with its summit turned upside down and the top layer flattened to form a wide plaza.
Clouds and mist shroud the area, the path to enlightenment is boundless.
Fang Yun looked over and immediately saw the second-tier high-grade alchemist who was giving the lecture today, and he was suddenly stunned.
The elder was very old, with white hair and beard, and his skin was full of wrinkles, but his back was still straight, like an old sword that had fought all his life and was now sheathed.
Fang Anting!
Fang Yun was surprised but also delighted. Having been reincarnated, he was surprised to see his old friends again today.
"So it's Master Fang! His cultivation is profound; he's known as the number one swordsman on Alchemy Peak!"
"It's a pity and a shame that Elder Fang's alchemy path is too difficult and takes an unorthodox approach, which is really not suitable for us with wood and fire spiritual roots."
Fang Shangkun and the others shook their heads and briefly explained the background and glory of this elder of the sect.
Before long, when most of the disciples had arrived, Fang Anting began to preach.
He was still explaining the Taibai Jinsha alchemy method, but with some innovations.
Fang Yun listened to part of it; he could take it as a reference, but he decided against practicing it himself.
He left quietly, without alerting anyone.
It is certainly a joy to reunite with an old friend, but the past is gone with the wind, turning into dust.
Fang Yun had never considered acknowledging his grandson as his own.
They might even deliberately avoid each other in the future.
Soon, Fang Yun arrived at the core of Danxin Mountain.
This place should have been the domain of the Lord of Danfeng, but unfortunately, Ancestor Chen's lifespan was short, so he spent his days recuperating in the Yuquan Mountains.
This place became the Chen family's main base in the Qingmu Sect.
It was jointly managed by several family alchemists, including Chen Xuansu.
As the group landed at the foot of the mountain, a pretty young girl in green suddenly jumped out, as if she had been waiting for a long time.
"Senior Brother Shangkun, is this the new junior brother?"
The girl's voice was very clear and crisp. She was about fourteen or fifteen years old. She had her hair tied in a bun, and her eyes were almond-shaped and her cheeks were peach-colored. Her eyes were bright and lively.
She looked Fang Yun up and down, her eyes sparkling like a curious puppy wagging its tail.
"Junior Sister Mu, we still need to pay our respects to Elder Xuan Su."
Upon seeing the girl, Fang Shangkun froze, his smile looking more like a grimace.
Surname Mu?
Fang Yun couldn't help but glance at the girl.
This surname is very rare. The most famous one is the Jin Dan Mu family, whose alchemy skills are unparalleled in the world.
Unlike the Chen family of Yuquan, who are nouveau riche and now rely entirely on the fake elixir ancestor.
The Mu clan has a history spanning thousands of years, dating back to the early days of the Qingmu Sect.
The current sect leader is from the Mu family.
A genuine Golden Elixir Immortal.
Fang Yun noticed the girl's eager expression and immediately guessed what was going on.
This is an exceptionally clingy little devil.
"Chen Xiaoyun greets Senior Sister. Junior Brother has other matters to attend to, so I will not keep you company any longer."
Fang Yun acted swiftly and decisively, pulling his senior brothers past the girl and stepping onto Danxin Mountain.
After walking for a long time, Fang Shangkun finally breathed a sigh of relief and reminded him, "Junior brother, you must be careful in the future. This junior sister Mu Lingxin loves to challenge the young members of your Chen family."
Fang Yun had already guessed this earlier.
This is a dispute between the Mu and Chen families over alchemy, which has extended to these younger generations.
He became somewhat curious: "Mu Lingxin... is her alchemy skill very impressive?"
"At least among his peers, he was invincible and no one could rival him."
Fang Shangkun exclaimed in amazement, "I heard that Junior Sister Mu is not even sixteen years old yet, and she is already trying to become a first-grade high-level alchemist."
"Indeed, he's a genius."
Fang Yun nodded in agreement.
This talent is already comparable to that of Fang Changqing.
At the main hall halfway up the mountain, Fang Yun met his grandmother, Chen Xuansu.
She wore the robes of an elder of the Green Wood Sect, with black jade hairpins and a magnificent crown, exuding an air of elegance and nobility, and possessing an extraordinary demeanor.
He was a completely different person from when he was at Yunlan Mountain.
"From this day forward, you will be my last disciple, and all resources and benefits will be distributed in accordance with the true teachings of the Dao of Alchemy."
Chen Xuansu's expression was solemn, and all the necessary rules and procedures were followed without exception.
Although the Chen family wields immense power and deep roots within the Green Wood Sect, they cannot afford to give others cause for criticism.
"Disciple greets Master!"
Fang Yun respectfully performed the three bows and nine kowtows ceremony.
"Good child, get up quickly."
In an instant, the seriousness on Chen Xuansu's face melted away like ice and snow, transforming back into loving kindness: "Did you just run into that little girl from the Mu family?"
"Yes."
Fang Yun nodded and spoke up, "Grandmother, I will surpass her in the future and bring glory to the Chen family of Yuquan!"
While Chen Xuansu was pleased, he also brought up the rights and wrongs between the Chen and Mu families.
It turns out that the current sect leader of the Green Wood Sect is actually the junior brother whom Old Ancestor Chen raised by himself.
Although Old Ancestor Chen possessed the Earth Spirit Root, he lacked the talent for body refinement.
Having missed the chance to inherit the Nascent Soul cultivation, he was forced to refine a demon core and advance to the level of a Pseudo-Core cultivator.
To compensate his senior brother, Sect Master Mu voluntarily relinquished many of the benefits of Alchemy Peak, handing them over to the Chen family of Yuquan.
Prior to this, these were mostly industries controlled by the Mu family.
This led to many rifts and unpleasantness between the two companies.
In the blink of an eye, five years have passed.
Fang Yun turned seventeen and successfully broke through to the seventh level of Qi Refining, becoming an inner disciple of the Qingmu Sect.