Another several years have passed.

Outside the Alchemy Alliance in Fenghua Immortal City, the White Jade Square is covered with a warm glow by the morning light, yet it cannot match the liveliness of the crowd.

Hundreds of figures have gathered here, all of them wearing the standardized magic robes of the Alchemy Alliance.

At the very front.

The profound spiritual pressure of more than twenty Foundation Establishment Cultivators intertwines to form a faint aura, making the air feel particularly heavy.

In the corner of the square, several youths dressed in Alchemy Alliance apprentice robes are tiptoeing, their faces full of curiosity.

A round-faced boy tugged at the sleeve of the person next to him, his voice full of confusion:

"What day is it today? Why have so many Foundation Establishment elders come?"

Another boy with a topknot lowered his voice:

"I heard from my master that the new Alliance Leader is taking office!"

The round-faced boy was even more puzzled:

"Hasn't the Alliance Leader always been the Grandmaster Dragon Void?"

The topknot boy explained:

"The previous Alliance Leader was Hall Master Dragon Void, but it was always in name only. Now that the Hall Master has a true disciple capable of taking over, he naturally relinquishes the position."

"Who is it? Who can take over the Hall Master's position?"

"Who else! It's none other than the seventh true disciple of Pill Furnace Peak, Elder Chen Sheng!"

The topknot boy's voice rose a few pitches, attracting several surrounding glances:

"It's said that the elder's talent in elixir pills is extraordinary, and now, not yet sixty, he is already a Tier Two Top Level Alchemist!"

"Tier Two Top Level!"

At these words, a wave of gasps sounded around.

One must know, many alchemists spend their whole lives without ever becoming a Tier Two Alchemist.

Not to mention Tier Two Top Level, though slightly inferior to a Tier Three Grandmaster, it's already the top standard in the Qinghua Sect's Alchemy Dao domain.

"To reach this level at such a young age, he will certainly become a Tier Three Alchemist in the future, truly inheriting the Hall Master's mantle!"

"No wonder it's such a grand occasion; look over there—all the honored elders of the Alchemy Alliance are present!"

At the edge of the crowd, a middle-aged alchemist with a goatee was stroking his beard, listening to the youths' discussion with a few traces of pride on his face.

In his early years, he had attended lectures under Chen Sheng and was even one of the thirty-six hosts at Wanxiang Tower, considered one of those who witnessed Chen Sheng's rise.

Seeing people gather around, he cleared his throat and spoke:

"You young people do not have the fortune to listen to Master Chen's lectures."

"Back then, Master Chen was the chief master of the Alchemy Alliance, and his lectures were excellent, with even Foundation Establishment elders attending from time to time."

"What is this grand occasion? When Master Chen broke through the Body Refining Fourth Layer and held a banquet at Wanxiang Tower, that was a true spectacle!"

"That day at Wanxiang Tower, even the threshold was about to be worn out!"

"Patriarchs and elders from Foundation Establishment families around the Qinghua Sect, even the Grand Elder of the fake pill family, the Chen Clan of the Sun Gathering, personally attended!"

The goatee alchemist's eyes brightened, as if returning to the scenes of those years:

"It was after that banquet that the Hall Master noticed Master Chen's talent and accepted him as a true disciple!"

The youths listened, eyes wide, and surrounded him to ask for details.

The discussions in the square gradually turned to Chen Sheng's legendary past, and admiring glances were occasionally cast towards the square's entrance.

At the very front of the square, several deep-spirited Foundation Establishment Cultivators stood together, their conversations full of emotion.

An elder in a red robe shook his head, his tone full of sighs:

"I still remember more than twenty years ago, when the true disciple first ascended the Dragon Void Platform to lecture on the Alchemy Dao. At that time, he still had a few traces of youthful greenness, but spoke of the intricate principles of the Fire Technique Entering the Microcosm."

"In the blink of an eye, he's left my old bones far behind."

Beside him, an elder in a dark robe laughed heartily, ruthlessly tearing apart his words:

"Stop flattering yourself."

"You've been stuck at Tier Two Lower Grade Alchemist for almost fifty years, and even back then when the true disciple first ascended the platform, his insights on the Alchemy Dao were already beyond yours."

The red-robed elder immediately got anxious:

"That's nonsense!"

"Who attended the lectures most diligently then? Didn't you sneakingly record them with Jade Scrolls? Do you dare to deny it?"

The dark-robed elder laughed even more proudly:

"I'm not denying it."

"In alchemical skill, I, Old Sang, have long conceded back then."

"Even though the true disciple at that time was limited by cultivation and hadn't refined Tier Two Elixirs, his understanding of pill formulas and the control of fire techniques were more thorough than mine, who has practiced for over a hundred years."

The red-robed elder still wanted to argue...

"Alright, what are you arguing about?"

A deep voice broke the two's dispute.

Everyone turned to look, only to see a short, stout old man walking slowly toward them, wearing a luxuriant Alchemist Robe. It was the Vice Alliance Leader of the Alchemy Alliance, Liu Qiyan.

He was a Late-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator and a Tier Two High Grade Alchemist, having served in the Alchemy Alliance for many years, highly respected.

At this moment, Liu Qiyan slightly frowned:

"This is the occasion of the new Alliance Leader's inauguration, what kind of impression does it make for the juniors to see a joke?"

The Elder in the red robe and the Elder in the black robe immediately fell silent and retreated awkwardly to the side.

However, Liu Qiyan didn't say more, casting his gaze toward the square entrance, secretly sighing:

"Foundation Establishment Early-stage Cultivation, Divine Sense not yet reaching its peak, yet able to become a Tier Two Top Level Alchemist, such talent is truly stunning!"

"In a few years, this seventh True Disciple might indeed inherit the Hall Master's mantle, or even go further."

Beside Liu Qiyan, the other Vice Alliance Leader of the Alchemy Alliance, Zuo Hanlin, was full of anticipation, subconsciously clenching his fists.

Not only was he the Vice Alliance Leader, but also the Grand Elder of the Zuo Clan in Yanshan — the Zuo Clan had been stable over the years but lacked successors.

This time, Chen Sheng's inauguration was an excellent opportunity for him, and he had already prepared generous gifts.

It would be best to select a few outstanding Spiritual Root, beautiful women from his clan…

At this moment, suddenly two breaking sounds came from the sky.

One purple and one black Rainbow Light approached quickly like meteors, carrying a sharp but not ostentatious momentum.

Zuo Hanlin's eyes lit up, immediately calling out loudly:

"Silence! Join me in welcoming the Alliance Leader!"

As the words fell.

The chatter on the square disappeared instantly, and all cultivators quickly tidied their robes.

Foundation Establishment Cultivators were in front, Qi Cultivators at the back, standing neatly in two rows, all eyes focused on the two Rainbow Lights.

The moment the Rainbow Lights landed, the brilliance dissipated, revealing two figures.

At the front was a person wearing a Moon White Daoist Robe, with a handsome face and a calm aura accompanied by an intangible pressure, none other than Chen Sheng.

Following him was a middle-aged man with a black face, whose appearance carried a few traces of authority, with a standard-issued token of the Alchemy Alliance hanging at his waist, none other than Chen Sheng's junior nephew Yu Linqing.

"We pay our respects to the Alliance Leader!"

The uniform voices resounded throughout the square!

Numerous Foundation Establishment Cultivators cupped their hands and lowered their brows, while hundreds of Qi Cultivators behind them even bowed low, not daring to lift their heads, showing utmost respect.

Chen Sheng laughed heartily, stepped forward two paces, and extended his hand to help Liu Qiyan and Zuo Hanlin up, speaking in a gentle yet commanding tone:

"Please rise, everyone, there's no need for excessive courtesy. We are all part of the Alchemy Alliance and will need to work together for the sake of the Sect's Alchemy Dao. Being so formal creates distance."

Though his words were amiable, no one dared to actually relax — the person before them was one of Grandmaster Dragon Void's most valued True Heirs.

Now the new master of the Alchemy Alliance, holding the power of resource allocation and Alchemist grading—his words could influence many people's cultivation paths.

After helping the two Vice Alliance Leaders up, Chen Sheng stepped aside, revealing Yu Linqing behind him, smiling as he introduced:

"This is Yu Linqing, who will join me in the rotation as Vice Alliance Leader in the Alchemy Alliance."

"He is my Second Senior Brother's prized student, already a Tier Two Middle Grade Alchemist at a young age, with great talent in Alchemy Dao."

Yu Linqing stepped forward, cupping his fists and nodding to everyone.

Although he spoke not much, he naturally carried a calm aura. Being chosen by Li Guishou as a student, he was certainly no ordinary person.

"Greetings, Vice Alliance Leader Yu!"

The Elders and cultivators hurriedly cupped their hands again, not daring to underestimate him in the slightest.

Everyone knew behind Yu Linqing stood none other than the illustrious "Wind and Fire Ascendant" Li Guishou.

Faced with this future Fake Pill Great Power, no one dared to offend!

Zuo Hanlin saw the atmosphere was just right, quickly stepping forward with a warm smile on his face:

"Alliance Leader, Vice Alliance Leader Yu, the Alchemy Alliance has prepared a welcoming feast inside, and a few old Honored Elders have specially brought Spirit Tea they've treasured for years, wishing for your evaluation."

Liu Qiyan also quickly chimed in:

"Yes, Alliance Leader, you've just taken office, and there are some Alchemy Alliance affairs to report to you. Why don't we go inside for detailed discussions?"

Chen Sheng smiled and nodded:

"All right, I will trouble you two Vice Alliance Leaders."

Saying so, he proceeded toward the Alchemy Alliance main hall surrounded by Zuo Hanlin and Liu Qiyan.

The cultivators along the way bowed and made way, their gazes filled with awe and flattery, with some Honored Elders staring at Chen Sheng's back, contemplating how to hand over their visit cards.

Zuo Hanlin, walking alongside, kept introducing the current state of the Alchemy Alliance, occasionally interjecting with complimentary remarks, each hitting the mark on Chen Sheng's heart.

Chen Sheng maintained a mild demeanor all along, his inner thoughts unknown to others…

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