Alchemy Sovereign Against the Heaven-Chapter 1651 - 1642: Before the Piaomiao Palace

"Junior Brother?"

Upon hearing Lin Ruyuan refer to Mo Wangchen as "Junior Brother," Zhang Feng couldn’t help but be startled, then slightly furrowed his brow.

Clearly, Lin Ruyuan must have misunderstood something, because Mo Wangchen is just a disciple within the Pill Sect.

Yet unbeknownst to him, even someone like himself, the Saint Master, had to address Mo Wangchen as "Master." Lin Ruyuan calling him "Junior Brother" would indeed disrupt the hierarchy.

"This is our Pill Sect’s current Saint Heir. Although he’s been in the sect for several hundred years, he hasn’t met Master, hence he doesn’t recognize him. Please don’t be offended."

Zhang Feng spoke to Mo Wangchen, fearing that Lin Ruyuan’s words might upset him.

"It’s fine."

Mo Wangchen waved his hand, appearing indifferent.

"Master?!"

Instead, it was Lin Ruyuan who, upon seeing Zhang Feng’s reverence for Mo Wangchen and even addressing him as "Master," couldn’t help but be shocked.

The current Zhang Feng is the Pill Sect’s Saint Master, known far and wide across the entire Ten Directions Domain, with few who do not know of him.

When it comes to being a Master, it’s usually others who seek to become his disciples. When had Zhang Feng actually acquired a Master?

While shocked, Lin Ruyuan suddenly recalled something, and his gaze once again incredulously turned to Mo Wangchen.

No wonder he previously felt as if he’d seen this Junior Brother somewhere before. Only now did he truly realize that he’d seen a portrait in the Saint Master’s quarters, which depicted the previous Saint Heir of their Pill Sect, who was also Zhang Feng’s only Master.

"My return should not be spread widely."

Seeing Lin Ruyuan’s shocked expression, Mo Wangchen naturally understood that he must have guessed his identity and smiled as he reminded him.

Lin Ruyuan nodded, yet his heart was still somewhat unsettled.

Having joined the Pill Sect for several hundred years, naturally, he had heard many things about Mo Wangchen and knew of his current status within the whole of Tiannan, but never had he imagined that he would one day see Mo Wangchen in person.

Entering Wangyou Courtyard, everything here seemed unchanged, almost as if it had never altered. The past felt vividly present, stirring myriad feelings in Mo Wangchen’s heart.

Here, he imparted some insights on Alchemy Dao to Zhang Feng and Lin Ruyuan, telling them to freely express any doubts they had.

The two were delighted and asked many questions about the challenges they had faced in Alchemy Dao over the years.

It was not until evening that Mo Wangchen left the Pill Sect. Before departing, he left Zhang Feng an imprint, telling him to notify him immediately if anything happened to the Old Saint Master.

After finding Xiao Ming and Meng Yurou, Mo Wangchen accompanied them in their travels within the Ten Directions Domain for several days before finally leaving.

This time, their destination was the Jinyang Domain.

The Jinyang Domain is near the Heavenly Martial Domain, not far from the Ten Directions Domain.

When Mo Wangchen initially left the Ten Directions Domain, the first place he reached was the Heavenly Martial Domain.

Over nine hundred years have passed, and now in the Heavenly Martial Domain, the land once torn apart by the emergence of the Kunpeng still remains.

The rift stretches from start to finish, traversing much of the Heavenly Martial Domain. Many ancient families and factions have long since relocated, yet quite a few have stayed.

Mo Wangchen, accompanied by the mother and daughter, crossed over the Heavenly Martial Domain without stopping, and after more than an hour, they finally reached the Jinyang Domain.

The reason for their visit was not a whim.

Not long ago, he learned from Elder Ling that the mountain gate of Piaomiao Palace was reopening and that Piaomiao Palace was located in the Jinyang Domain.

Among the expansive mountain ranges, there lingered a mist that swirled within. The mountain gate of Piaomiao Palace constituted its own world, into which ordinary people could hardly venture. The gate could only be opened through special means.

Today, at an open space in front of an Absolute Peak, many people had gathered, almost all of them young.

According to Mo Wangchen, the mountain gate of Piaomiao Palace was reopening, intending to recruit talents from all corners, with the assessment taking place today.

His arrival was not by chance but rather a calculation of timing. Mo Wangchen wanted to see who exactly was reopening Piaomiao Palace.

"Rumor has it that both of Tiannan’s Divine Kings were once disciples of Piaomiao Palace. Compared to Yun Chu Academy, Piaomiao Palace is the place where true powerhouses are forged!"

"The Divine King Body Mo Wangchen, nine hundred years ago at this full moon, became the Piaomiao Saint Heir. Although the first-generation Divine King Ling Changkong did the same, he apparently didn’t join Piaomiao Palace?"

The crowd was abuzz with conversation. With the reopening of Piaomiao Palace’s mountain gate and the recruitment of disciples, there were at least tens of thousands participating in the assessment.

Besides Beiming, many geniuses from the Eastern Desolate, Southern Desert, and West Earth had arrived upon hearing the news, along with prodigies from the Outer Domain.

The name "Divine King Body Mo Wangchen" was no simpler than a rumor in Tiannan. It was already known across the entire Heavenly Gang Star Domain.

And as the former Piaomiao Saint Heir, Mo Wangchen’s presence naturally drew the attention of many prodigies for the reopening of Piaomiao Palace’s mountain gate.

"It’s said that Piaomiao Palace, upon reopening the mountain gate, will recruit three thousand disciples. Anyone who passes the assessment will join Piaomiao Palace. But who will stand out today and draw the Divine Bow during the assessment?"

"As for the first person to draw the Divine Bow, they become the Piaomiao Saint Heir today and hold status equal to Mo Wangchen."

Amidst the crowd’s chatter, ahead of them was a nine-step ancient ladder, towering a thousand feet high, with each step representing a different level. Reaching the top was certainly no easy feat.

The Divine Bow was placed at the summit of this nine-step ancient ladder. Whoever first ascended and drew the bow would become the new generation of Piaomiao Saint Heir. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

Of course, for many, this seemed an impossible task.

The primary reason most people came was simply to join Piaomiao Palace. Ascending the first five steps of the ancient ladder would grant one the qualification to enter.

"Speaking of which, since Divine King Body Mo Wangchen battled in the Outer Domain, Piaomiao Palace’s mountain gate has scarcely reopened. After nine hundred years, who is responsible for this reopening?" Someone couldn’t help but wonder.

"I heard from several disciples of Turquoise Pool that the current Yaochi Saint Venerable personally visited Piaomiao Palace and met the person reopening the mountain gate, claiming it was the Piaomiao Saint Venerable of yore!"

"Piaomiao Saint Venerable? Really?"

This statement provoked astonishment among many.

"Early on, Mo Wangchen’s Spirit Sea was shattered by the Zhou Family Ancestor. The Piaomiao Saint Venerable ventured into the Emperor Fallen Mountain Range seeking spiritual medicine, reportedly losing a great deal of longevity, eventually perishing not long after leaving. How could it possibly be him?"

"I didn’t say it was the previous Piaomiao Saint Venerable, but rather the reincarnated Piaomiao Saint Venerable!" the person continued.