Chapter 40: You, Li Tianxin, Are Under This Sect Master's Protection
Translator: Krukist
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After contemplating this, Wang Feng glanced at Li Tianxin and asked aloud, "What grade Alchemist have you reached?"
If she was just a low-level Alchemist, Wang Feng would not really care. What kind of existence was his Divine Immortal Sect? With the system, even without an Alchemist, he could still make his sect disciples' cultivation soar.
Alchemists might be extremely precious existences to other great sects, but to the Divine Immortal Sect, they were dispensable. Although the inheritance of Alchemists was rare now, Alchemists still had grades ranging from low to high: Alchemist Apprentice, Alchemist Master, Alchemist Grandmaster, Alchemist Venerable, and so on, with each grade further divided into nine ranks.
In reality, there were still many Alchemist Apprentices in the entire Radiant Sun Empire, but Alchemist Apprentices could not be called Alchemists. At most, they could only be considered assistants to Alchemists. Only Alchemist Masters could be considered true Alchemists!
And in the Radiant Sun Empire, there were eight Alchemist Masters. Each of them held an extraordinary status within the Radiant Sun Empire.
"Eighth-Rank Alchemist Master!" Hearing Wang Feng's question, Li Tianxin did not hesitate and said directly. A hint of pride appeared on her exquisite face at this moment. Li Tianxin was still very confident in her alchemy talent.
When Li Tianxin's voice fell, both Ling Feiwu and Mu Yunfei trembled all over, disbelief appearing on their faces as they stared blankly at Li Tianxin.
Whether it was Ling Feiwu or Mu Yunfei, although they came from different empires, they were both knowledgeable about Alchemists. Among the Three Great Empires, each empire possessed eight or nine Alchemist Masters, totaling twenty-odd Alchemist Masters. But among these twenty-odd Alchemist Masters, those who could reach Eighth-Rank or above definitely did not exceed five.
And Li Tianxin, barely twenty years old, was able to reach Eighth-Rank Alchemist Master. How terrifying was this? How strong must her alchemy talent be? Yet such an existence with unfathomable alchemy talent, who had reached Eighth-Rank Alchemist Master at a young age, was now begging to join their Divine Immortal Sect?
For a time, both Ling Feiwu and Mu Yunfei felt a sense of shared glory in their hearts. In the Three Great Empires, which sect could have an Eighth-Rank Alchemist Master beg to join? Absolutely unique, only in his Divine Immortal Sect!
Wang Feng also secretly nodded. In this era where Alchemist inheritance was scarce, it was indeed extraordinary for Li Tianxin to reach Eighth-Rank Alchemist Master at the age of twenty.
However, although Wang Feng recognized Li Tianxin's alchemy talent, he still maintained a calm expression on the surface, without the slightest emotion! Such an expression, falling into Li Tianxin's eyes, caused a sense of panic for no reason. Li Tianxin originally thought that revealing her identity as an Eighth-Rank Alchemist Master would shock or even delight Wang Feng, but she did not expect Wang Feng to remain as calm as water, as if her being an Eighth-Rank Alchemist Master was no different from ordinary people.
She should know that if she were to reveal her identity as an Eighth-Rank Alchemist Master now, no matter which sect she went to, she would be treated as a distinguished guest. If she wanted to join, even top sects would be overjoyed and welcome her with open arms! Even the Three Great Empires would extend olive branches to her. After all, none of the Alchemist Masters within the Three Great Empires had become Alchemist Masters at the age of twenty. They were basically all old and frail, and their potential could not compare to Li Tianxin at all.
"Since you have the identity of an Eighth-Rank Alchemist Master, why not expose it directly? With this identity, I am afraid that the other two great empires would risk a war with the Radiant Sun Empire to protect you and even your entire family." Wang Feng's eyes flickered slightly as he asked in a deep voice.
Li Tianxin's Eighth-Rank Alchemist Master status might not be anything to him or the Divine Immortal Sect, but the Three Great Empires would definitely covet it. If Li Tianxin was willing to join, the other two great empires would absolutely welcome her with open arms. No matter what Li Tianxin requested, as long as it was not excessive, they would definitely agree.
An existence who could reach Eighth-Rank Alchemist Master at the age of twenty—no one could predict her future, but the only thing that could be certain was that as long as one could possess Li Tianxin, it would be of great benefit to any force!
"I don't want to become a tool of the empire. Moreover, even if I were to defect to the two great empires, the Radiant Sun Empire would definitely not let me leave the empire's territory. Sect Master Wang, as a Sect Master, should understand the minds of those in power. If they cannot obtain something, they will destroy it!" Li Tianxin fixed her beautiful eyes on Wang Feng and said solemnly.
"Then how do you know that this Sect Master will not treat you as a tool?"
Hearing Li Tianxin's words, a look of interest suddenly appeared on Wang Feng's face as he said playfully.
"If Tianxin says it's intuition, will Sect Master believe it?"
"Let's go!" Hearing Li Tianxin's words, Wang Feng waved his hand and said.
"宗主 (Zōngzhǔ)...!"
When Wang Feng's words fell, Ling Feiwu and Mu Yunfei were immediately stunned and said anxiously, their faces filled with urgency. They did not expect that the Sect Master would not accept a peerless alchemy genius like Li Tianxin into the Divine Immortal Sect?
Moreover, both Ling Feiwu and Mu Yunfei sympathized with Li Tianxin's experience. They also hoped that the Sect Master could help Li Tianxin, but they did not expect…
"I have disturbed you. Tianxin takes her leave! Please, Sect Master Wang and fellow Daoists, do not speak of what Tianxin has said. Tianxin thanks you!"
Li Tianxin was somewhat dejected. She bowed deeply towards Wang Feng and the others, and said sadly. Then, she turned and walked out slowly! That beautiful figure, under the sunlight, cast a long shadow.
"Where do you think you're going? What this Sect Master meant was to go to the Demon Sealing Land to participate in the Demon Sealing Conference! Your request, this Sect Master has agreed to it!"
Just as Li Tianxin had just taken a few steps, a domineering voice came from behind, causing Li Tianxin to be stunned. Then, her delicate body trembled violently, and she burst into tears of joy.
"Thank you, Sect Master! Disciple Li Tianxin, from now on, will devote myself to the Divine Immortal Sect until my dying breath!" Li Tianxin quickly turned around, bowed ninety degrees to Wang Feng, and shouted loudly, a very serious look appearing on her exquisite face.
Li Tianxin did not doubt Wang Feng's words. Whether it was Wang Feng's strength, the Divine Immortal Sect's mystery, or the judgment of the remnant soul within her body about the Divine Immortal Sect, all made Li Tianxin understand that the Divine Immortal Sect was definitely not as simple as it seemed on the surface.
"Alright, let's go participate in the Demon Sealing Conference!" Wang Feng waved his hand and turned to walk towards the Ancient Land of Fallen Gods. Li Hei glanced at Li Tianxin, did not speak, and directly followed Wang Feng.
"Welcome, Junior Sister, to join us. Don't mind it; Sect Master is actually very good to us." Ling Feiwu quickly came to Li Tianxin's side and said with a light smile.
"Welcome, Junior Sister!" Mu Yunfei also said with a smile. Neither of them had expected that things would take such a turn. They were sincerely delighted at Li Tianxin's joining.
"Thank you, Senior Brother and Senior Sister. Tianxin understands!" Li Tianxin returned a slight bow and also smiled.
This moment was definitely one of the few happy moments she had experienced in recent days.
"You don't need to worry that Sect Master will abandon you because of the Radiant Sun Empire. Even without you, my Divine Immortal Sect is destined to be an enemy of the Radiant Sun Empire, or rather, the Radiant Sun Empire is destined to be an enemy of my Divine Immortal Sect!" Ling Feiwu looked at Li Tianxin and said in a low voice.
As a fellow woman, Ling Feiwu sympathized more with Li Tianxin's plight. Moreover, her own experience was also extremely tragic, with her entire clan annihilated, even more so than Li Tianxin. Therefore, she understood Li Tianxin's feelings even more.
"Why?"
Hearing Ling Feiwu's words, both Li Tianxin and Mu Yunfei looked at Ling Feiwu in surprise.
"Before you, Junior Sister, joined the Divine Immortal Sect, Sect Master had just killed Marquis Changlin of the Radiant Sun Empire and annihilated the entire Changlin Army." Ling Feiwu said mysteriously.
"What?"
Mu Yunfei and Li Tianxin were both shocked, and looks of horror flashed across their faces. Even Mu Yunfei, who was in the Divine Wind Empire, had heard of the name of the Changlin Army. For Li Tianxin, the Changlin Army was even more famous.
Perhaps the Changlin Army could not be considered the top legion in the Radiant Sun Empire, but it was definitely the sharpest blade in the Radiant Sun Emperor's hands. Within the empire, large and small sects that had offended the empire had all been destroyed by the Changlin Army.
Therefore, Marquis Changlin and the Changlin Army might not be top-tier in strength, but they were deeply trusted by the Radiant Sun Emperor. Neither of them had expected that Marquis Changlin and the Changlin Army had already been destroyed by Wang Feng, and yet no news had spread out.
If the news of the annihilation of Marquis Changlin and the Changlin Army had spread earlier, it was feared that the entire Demon Sealing Conference would have been suspended. The Radiant Sun Emperor would surely be furious and dispatch a large army to encircle and suppress the Divine Immortal Sect.
Li Tianxin did not expect that she had unintentionally found a sect that was already destined to become enemies with the Radiant Sun Empire.
"You don't need to be afraid; my Divine Immortal Sect is very strong. There are countless powerhouses in the sect, but they are all still in slumber. Once they awaken, they will surely shock the world! A mere Radiant Sun Empire, what is there to fear!" Ling Feiwu narrowed her eyes and said confidently.
"How does Senior Sister know that the powerhouses in our sect are in slumber? Did Sect Master tell you?" Mu Yunfei quickly asked, and Li Tianxin's beautiful eyes were also fixed on Ling Feiwu. Even the remnant soul within Li Tianxin's body pricked up its ears to listen.
"Of course, it's just my guess, but it's not far from the truth! Because when I joined the Divine Immortal Sect, there were still no Elder Shadow Empress and Elder Yue—oh, they have only recently re-emerged." Ling Feiwu blinked her eyes and said playfully.
"Stop dawdling and hurry up!"
Before Mu Yunfei and Li Tianxin could inquire further, Wang Feng's shout came, causing Ling Feiwu to stick out her pink tongue, wave at Mu Yunfei and Li Tianxin, and trot to catch up with Wang Feng and Li Hei.
Seeing Ling Feiwu's adorable appearance, Mu Yunfei shook his head and smiled, suppressing the curiosity and shock in his heart, and followed.
Li Tianxin did not dare to delay. She was getting more and more curious about the Divine Immortal Sect, and she was also becoming more and more confident in escaping her predicament!
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