Eternal Life: Hundredfold Rewards-Chapter 326 - 194: Greetings to Master Qi! (Part 2)
"Congratulations to Master Qi for his many days in seclusion, breaking through in one fell swoop and achieving the realm of a Core Formation True Master!"
The voice was loud and seemed to shake the heavens and earth.
"So many people?"
Qi Chuan, who had just finished his seclusion and come out, originally wanted to take a look at the scenery outside, but was surprised to see a large crowd waiting to greet him and give him such a grand salute.
However, he quickly looked down at himself and realized why, then smiled wryly.
Indeed.
Now, he was not what he used to be; he was now a Core Formation True Master whom he used to look up to.
In the past, when he hadn’t reached Core Formation, all those Core Formation True Masters were lofty figures in his eyes. Now that he had himself achieved Core Formation, it was natural for him to appear lofty to them.
Qi Chuan wanted to assume the noble demeanor of a Core Formation True Master to highlight the esteemed status, but unfortunately, his temperament was too calm and he couldn’t act it out, so he just let things take their natural course.
"No need for formalities." So, Qi Chuan glanced around at the crowd and said indifferently.
However, even though it was just a simple statement, when they felt Qi Chuan’s gaze sweep over them, the voice passing by their ears, everyone in the Five Elements Pavilion felt a bead of cold sweat on their foreheads, still sensing immense pressure.
"Thank you, Master Qi!"
Everyone expressed their gratitude loudly, remaining very restrained and with tense expressions.
Seeing this, Qi Chuan couldn’t help but shake his head with a smile.
But at that moment, the crowd parted, creating a path, through which a middle-aged man wearing the robes of an Elder of the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect appeared, walking slowly forward.
Qi Chuan looked over, seeing the attire and sensing the cultivation of the other person, which also exuded the power pressure of Core Formation, and he understood slightly.
The middle-aged man had black hair and beard, a square face, wore a moustache, walked out from the passage, raised his head to see Qi Chuan, first clasped his fists, then smiled slightly, and took the lead to speak: "This must be Qi Chuan, Junior Brother Qi?"
"Indeed, I am Mr. Qi, may I know which Elder you are from the Immortal Sect?" Qi Chuan also clasped his fists in return and asked.
"My humble self is named Hu, Hu Tianying, with Core Formation Middle Stage cultivation, holding the position of Spirit Vein Elder in the Immortal Sect, in charge of the Five Elements Peak and such." Hu Tianying smiled slightly, clearly stating his information, then looked at Qi Chuan again and said: "Congratulations to Junior Brother Qi for successfully breaking through the bottleneck and advancing to the Core Formation Early Stage Realm. The Sect Leader is already aware of your breakthrough success, and will soon lead the remaining fellow disciples within the sect to come. Junior Brother Qi, please be patient and wait for a moment."
"So it’s Elder Hu, Senior Brother Hu." Qi Chuan said: "The Sect Leader is coming too? This is too much attention."
"There aren’t too many fellow disciples at the Core Formation Stage within the Immortal Sect. Now that a new one has emerged, of course, it must be taken seriously. No need to be modest, Junior Brother Qi, please." Hu Tianying said with a smile, then turned and gestured for Qi Chuan to follow him into the Five Elements Pavilion.
"Alright." Qi Chuan nodded, following Hu Tianying through the passage of people, entering the Five Elements Pavilion, the cultivators on both sides of the passage all lowered their heads, not daring to breathe, until the two had gone far away, only then did they dare to raise their heads and followed into the Five Elements Pavilion.
Although he had to wait for a moment, as soon as Qi Chuan followed Hu Tianying into the Five Elements Pavilion, sounds of rushing through the air emerged from the sky outside the pavilion, and soon, a group of light descended. The light dissipated, revealing six figures at the entrance of the pavilion, all radiating the fluctuation of Core Formation power.
The leader was a middle-aged cultivator, dressed in a green robe, with an aquiline nose, goatee, and a mark of a colorful petal between his brows. The aura he exuded was unfathomable even to Qi Chuan.
Especially the three men and two women behind him, who all showed utmost respect for him.
"This must be Sect Leader Zhao Ming of the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect, right? He should at least have Core Formation Late Stage cultivation!" Qi Chuan thought to himself.
He could feel that this person was somewhat terrifying.
Moreover, the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect had so many Core Formation True Masters, excluding himself, there were actually seven here, truly worthy of being a Nascent Soul Major Sect.
Thinking about Nanhua State, the Land of the Five Sects, the Feng Yue Sect, Celestial Soul Hall, and other sects, only have one Core Formation True Master each.
"Greetings, Sect Leader!" Seeing Zhao Ming’s arrival, Hu Tianying immediately clasped his fists.
"Greetings, Sect Leader!" Qi Chuan also naturally clasped his fists.
"Hahaha, this must be our Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect’s newly promoted Core Formation True Master, Junior Brother Qi Chuan, right? Good, good, truly a handsome and talented person, a handsome and talented person indeed!" Zhao Ming, leading the five Core Formation Elders of the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect, entered the Five Elements Pavilion, looked Qi Chuan up and down, and then said with a hearty laugh.
"Sect Leader overpraises." Qi Chuan said with some embarrassment.
But Zhao Ming, while observing Qi Chuan, became more and more satisfied, with no sign of displeasure on his face.
And indeed, that was the case.
Core Formation True Masters were exceedingly noble and rare in the world.
Even as a Nascent Soul Major Sect, the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect, excluding one Core Formation Elder on an outside task, had only seven present, truly not a large number.
Qi Chuan’s background was indeed a bit special, and his breakthrough speed was rather fast, but adding a Core Formation Elder to the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect, many things could be overlooked.
And now, with the addition of Qi Chuan as a Core Formation True Master, the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect now held a total of nine Core Formation True Masters, significantly enhancing its strength, which was indeed a wonderful thing.
Therefore, he had no reason to disregard Qi Chuan.
"Junior Brother Qi’s advancement to Core Formation is a major event for himself and for the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect. In ten days, I will host a grand ceremony within and outside the sect, Junior Brother Qi must not decline." Zhao Ming said.
"Thank you for the Sect Leader’s regard, I will definitely attend." Qi Chuan replied.
"The Five Elements Pavilion is not a place for discussions, come with me to the main hall of the sect." Zhao Ming said to Qi Chuan, then turned and walked out of the Five Elements Pavilion: "Later, I will introduce you to the remaining five fellow disciples."
"Yes, Sect Leader." Qi Chuan nodded.
He had already observed the five Core Formation True Masters beside Zhao Ming, among them, four were unfamiliar to Qi Chuan.
However, one was somewhat familiar.
It was a gorgeously dressed palace-style Elder with a youthful beauty, whose appearance was very familiar; indeed, it was Master Yu Yi whom Qi Chuan had encountered in Myriad Flowers City before.
The group exited the Five Elements Pavilion, riding escape light, flying towards the main hall of the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect, and during the journey, Zhao Ming began introducing the other five Core Formation Elders to Qi Chuan.
The first introduction was to Master Yu Yi.
"Junior Brother Qi, this beautiful young Elder is Elder Yu Yi, with Core Formation Early Stage cultivation. As for her age... it’s a secret! Hahaha, she previously served as the City Lord of Myriad Flowers City, you should have met her." Zhao Ming gestured towards Master Yu Yi for introduction to Qi Chuan, but upon mentioning her age, he dodged rapidly as Master Yu Yi glared at him, ending the topic with a laugh.
"I’ve met Senior Sister Yu Yi, indeed today is our second meeting." Qi Chuan clasped his fists towards Master Yu Yi.
Glaring at Zhao Ming, Master Yu Yi turned her head to Qi Chuan, revealing a charming smile, like a sixteen-year-old girl glancing back, capturing hearts. She chuckled softly, and then said in a gentle voice: "I never thought that Junior Brother Qi could achieve the realm of Core Formation."
"Back then, you were still at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, participating in the Hundred Skills of Cultivation Immortality selection, astonishing everyone with your profound Tier Two Upper Grade Talisman Master skills."
As she spoke, she sighed slightly.
And the truth was so.
Back then, she saw that Qi Chuan was only at Foundation Establishment Late Stage, still quite far from Foundation Establishment Perfection. It wasn’t just her; any cultivator wouldn’t believe Qi Chuan could become a Core Formation True Master. Even if they acknowledged his potential, they wouldn’t think he could reach it so quickly.
Now, how long has it been since that day? In total, it has been just over four years!
