The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 2520: Must Obtain

The Sect Master of the Eight Gods Pill Sect, after reading the message sent through the Communication Magical Treasure, his expression changed abruptly, his breathing halted, and his eyes widened, as if he had seen something inconceivable.

“Sect Master, what on earth is going on?” Another Immortal Pill Master spoke up to inquire what exactly had happened.

“Everyone!” The Sect Master came back to his senses, his face gloomy as he swept his gaze over those present.

“We… underestimated Hongmeng City, and also underestimated the Qianhe Zhenye of Hongmeng Pill Tower.” The Sect Master said slowly.

“Sect Master, what do you mean by this?” The Immortal Pill Masters did not quite understand the Sect Master’s meaning.

“Just now, I received a piece of information. Golden Toad Commerce has already publicly acknowledged the Qianhe Zhenye of Hongmeng Pill Tower. Golden Toad Commerce has confirmed that the Qianhe Zhenye sold by Hongmeng Pill Tower is the genuine Qianhe Zhenye. In other words, they have verified the medicinal effects of Qianhe Zhenye and proved that this pill is truly effective.” The Sect Master drew a breath and spoke in a deep voice.

“What?”

“How is this possible!” The Immortal Pill Masters looked at one another.

Of course, they did not say that Golden Toad Commerce was colluding with Hongmeng City, because they all knew Golden Toad Commerce would absolutely not joke about something like this. If the Qianhe Zhenye of Hongmeng Pill Tower did not have excellent effects, Golden Toad Commerce would absolutely not dare issue such a public confirmation. For no other reason than that Golden Toad Commerce is a Superpower, and would never disregard its own reputation.

“What has happened has happened; there is no need for us to doubt it, because it is meaningless.”

“Now, we need to take action and think of a way to first obtain a Qianhe Zhenye.” The Sect Master said.

If people of the Eight Gods Pill Sect went to Hongmeng City to purchase Qianhe Zhenye, Hongmeng City would certainly not sell Qianhe Zhenye to them. Thus, he needed to find other channels.

“Understood!” The Immortal Pill Masters all felt a heavy weight in their hearts.

They all knew how immense an impact it would have on the Eight Gods Pill Sect that Hongmeng Pill Tower had Qianhe Zhenye for sale.

A few months later, the Eight Gods Pill Sect obtained a Qianhe Zhenye. In order to get this Qianhe Zhenye, the Eight Gods Pill Sect had gone through considerable twists and turns. However, they ultimately still managed to obtain the Qianhe Zhenye.

A group of highly capable Immortal Pill Masters clustered around the Qianhe Zhenye elixir that had just been brought back.

For the Eight Gods Pill Sect, verifying the efficacy of Qianhe Zhenye was absolutely no difficult task. The Sect Master personally led a group of Immortal Pill Masters, and with little effort, confirmed the authenticity of Qianhe Zhenye.

“Damn it!”

“That little thief Jing Yan, how in the world did he refine Qianhe Zhenye?”

“Sect Master, is there any possibility that we can obtain the Pill Formula of Qianhe Zhenye? Hongmeng Pill Tower having Qianhe Zhenye affects us far too greatly.” Several Immortal Pill Masters all looked toward the Sect Master.

Ever since Golden Toad Commerce confirmed the authenticity of Hongmeng Pill Tower’s Qianhe Zhenye, in these past few months, discussion of Qianhe Zhenye within the Heavenly Domain had reached an astonishing level. Especially that group of powerhouses standing at the very apex of the pyramid—they truly could no longer remain calm. Quite a few of them had entered the Thunder Domain, heading to Hongmeng City, intending to purchase Qianhe Zhenye.

This influence spread from top to bottom, transmitted from the peak of the pyramid downward.

The result of this influence was that the number of Cultivators pouring into Hongmeng City was soaring by the day. According to the current trend, the population of Hongmeng City might soon exceed two hundred million.

“By normal means, it is impossible for us to obtain the Pill Formula of Qianhe Zhenye. No matter how high a price we offer, Jing Yan will not sell the Pill Formula of Qianhe Zhenye to our Eight Gods Pill Sect.” The Sect Master shook his head as he spoke.

“Sect Master, if we are unable to refine Qianhe Zhenye, then…” One Immortal Pill Master was deeply worried.

“Indeed! If we cannot refine Qianhe Zhenye, our Eight Gods Pill Sect will suffer a fatal impact!” The Sect Master nodded.

“You all may withdraw for now! This Qianhe Zhenye will be placed in the Pill Hall. I hope you will do your utmost to study it and see whether you can reverse-deduce a refining method.” The Sect Master looked at the Immortal Pill Masters as he spoke.

“Yes!” The Immortal Pill Masters took their leave.

“Elder Kang Li, stay behind.” The Sect Master spoke to one of the High Grade Immortal Alchemists.

This High Grade Immortal Alchemist was named Kang Li.

“Sect Master, do you have something you wish to instruct me to do?” After the others had departed, Elder Kang Li looked at the Sect Master and asked.

“We of the Eight Gods Pill Sect must obtain the Pill Formula of Qianhe Zhenye; this concerns the Eight Gods Pill Sect’s dominance in the Alchemy Dao. Elder Kang Li, this matter requires you to step forward. In the next couple of days, go to the Tianji Trading House. I have already…” The Sect Master kept Elder Kang Li in the room and briefed him for nearly thirty minutes.

By normal channels, the Eight Gods Pill Sect simply could not obtain the Pill Formula of Qianhe Zhenye. Yet the Eight Gods Pill Sect must acquire the Pill Formula of Qianhe Zhenye. Thus, they could only resort to other means to achieve the desired outcome. If the Eight Gods Pill Sect continued to lack Qianhe Zhenye, then the Cultivators of the Heavenly Domain might no longer firmly believe that the Eight Gods Pill Sect was the Overlord of the Alchemy Dao.

The next day, Elder Kang Li set out for the Tianji Trading House Headquarters. In fact, this Qianhe Zhenye that the Eight Gods Pill Sect had acquired was obtained through the Tianji Trading House. The Tianji Trading House had an elder who held a VIP status in Hongmeng City. Through this elder, the Tianji Trading House had purchased several Qianhe Zhenye from Hongmeng Pill Tower.

At present, there were still only three High Level VIPs of Hongmeng City. Besides Master Ru Yueyi and Gao Zhenjiang, the third was that elder of the Tianji Trading House. Jing Yan had granted this person VIP status after careful consideration. Hongmeng City had too many enemies, while the Tianji Trading House had no conflict with Hongmeng City. Back then, when Jing Yan traveled from Faro Heaven to Kunling Heaven, it was via the Tianji Trading House’s Heavenly Domain Flying Boat. For multiple reasons, Jing Yan had bestowed a High Level VIP status upon an elder of the Tianji Trading House.

Clearly, the Tianji Trading House did not particularly cherish its friendship with Hongmeng City. Otherwise, they would not have resold Qianhe Zhenye to the Eight Gods Pill Sect. The upper echelon of the Tianji Trading House could not possibly be unaware that Jing Yan would absolutely not sell Qianhe Zhenye to the Eight Gods Pill Sect. Yet they still went ahead and did so.

When Kang Li arrived at Zixiao City, where the Tianji Trading House Headquarters was located, more than half a month had already passed.

The Sect Master of the Eight Gods Pill Sect had previously communicated with the President of the Tianji Trading House. So when Elder Kang Li arrived, personnel of the Tianji Trading House were already waiting to receive him. They escorted Elder Kang Li to the headquarters of the trading house. The President of the Tianji Trading House then personally met Elder Kang Li in a reception room.

In the reception room, there were not only the President of the Tianji Trading House and Elder Kang Li of the Eight Gods Pill Sect, but also three other people present. Of these three, two were elders of the Tianji Trading House, while the other was a middle-aged man in a brown long robe. This middle-aged man was neither a member of the Tianji Trading House nor an internal member of the Eight Gods Pill Sect.

This middle-aged man, in the reception room, was actually seated on an equal footing with the President of the Tianji Trading House.