Chapter 76: Supreme Heavenly Physique
Dong! Dong! Dong!
A series of bell chimes echoed through the skies.
The bronze bell in front of the grand council hall tolled once more.
All the disciples were on edge.
They looked towards the majestic and solemn hall.
Since the sect master emerged from seclusion, the bell had been ringing more frequently.
Before long, several streaks of light appeared from various directions, swiftly arriving at the hall entrance.
The elders entered the hall one by one.
Murong Yue personally inquired about Song Chaofeng's situation.
After taking some healing pills, Song Chaofeng had slightly recovered and immediately began to speak.
"Reporting to the sect master, I did encounter people from the Thunderfire Sect at the Thunder Crystal Mine, but it was only an outer sect elder."
"The other party acknowledged the land deed and agreed that the Thunder Crystal Mine should indeed be handed over to our Qingxuan Sect."
"However, while the mine previously belonged to the Thunderfire Sect, its actual usage rights had been given to the Heavy Weapon Sect."
"The outer sect elder then took me to find the person in charge of the mine from the Heavy Weapon Sect."
"However, the inner sect elder from the Heavy Weapon Sect was unreasonable and refused to acknowledge the land deed. When I argued my case, that elder called for more elders from his sect to attack me together."
"If it weren't for them not wanting to cause fatalities or completely sever ties, and the outer sect elder from the Thunderfire Sect intervening, I might not have made it back today."
Elder Li slammed the table, seething with anger, "Outrageous! That Thunder Crystal Mine is ours, even the Thunderfire Sect acknowledges it. How dare the Heavy Weapon Sect occupy it!"
The other elders were equally indignant.
The Thunder Crystal Mine was of immense value.
It not only involved the Qingxuan Sect but also directly affected the personal interests of each elder.
Naturally, they were furious.
An elder with white hair and beard sternly declared, "Let's fight them and take back the Thunder Crystal Mine!"
A vigorous elder gravely spoke, "I believe that since the Thunderfire Sect is one of the Five Sects of Xuanyang River, they are fair and reasonable, but the Heavy Weapon Sect behaves despicably!"
A middle-aged elder with a plump figure shook his head, "We can't. The Heavy Weapon Sect has more cultivators in the Core Formation stage than we do. If we fight, we might be at a disadvantage!"
Murong Yue frowned deeply, about to speak.
At that moment, a pillar of flame suddenly shot up from within the Qingcang Mountains!
In an instant, it illuminated the nearly darkened sky as if it were daylight.
Moments later, the pillar of flame gradually condensed into a slowly rising great sun!
Its brightness far surpassed the setting sun.
This scene immediately caught everyone's attention.
The disciples outside the hall stared in shock, their mouths agape.
"What happened? A natural phenomenon? A treasure being born?"
"No, it looks more like a phenomenon from cultivation."
"Could it be some powerful figure breaking through a realm?"
"Gasp... Could it affect our sect?"
The disciples gasped in shock.
What caused such an astonishing phenomenon?
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
The elders also sensed something and rushed out of the council hall.
They looked up in astonishment at the great sun in the sky.
Murong Yue whispered, "Let's go, quickly check it out."
"Elder Song, you stay here and rest."
"Yes!"
The elders transformed into streaks of light, swiftly heading towards the source of the great sun.
The sects near the Qingcang Mountains were not limited to the Qingxuan Sect alone.
To the west was the Lingxi Sect.
To the east was the Heavy Weapon Sect.
To the north was the prestigious Feishuang Sect.
All these sects noticed the astonishing phenomenon and dozens of streaks of light rushed over at great speed.
Meanwhile.
Shen Mo swiftly ran through the forest.
He calmly put on a robe.
The robe he had worn earlier had been completely burned away during his physique's advancement.
Shen Mo glanced back and saw that the great sun still hovered in the sky, showing no signs of dissipating.
He couldn't help but smile wryly.
The Supreme Heavenly Physique has been upgraded to the Ultimate Supreme Heavenly Physique. The phenomenon is even more astonishing than before, and its impact has become greater.
Fortunately, after taking the Taiyi Soul Nourishing Pill, I sensed something was off and chose not to upgrade my physique within the sect. Instead, I quickly left the sect and entered the Qingcang Mountains.
Otherwise, the news of my upgrade to the Ultimate Supreme Heavenly Physique would have spread far and wide!
"Heavenly Physiques are indeed numerous in Xuanyang Prefecture, but Ultimate Supreme Heavenly Physiques are extremely rare. This must not be casually disclosed."
Shen Mo deeply understood the terrifying nature of jealousy.
Moreover, the great sect conflict was about to commence.
If the news of his upgrade to the Ultimate Supreme Heavenly Physique leaked, it would make him and the Qingxuan Sect the target of all.
"I need to return to the sect and pretend I know nothing."
Shen Mo ran all the way and, as he approached the sect entrance, immediately put on a frightened expression.
Many disciples noticed him and saw his expression.
Among them was Zhao Rou.
Zhao Rou pointed to the sky, "Senior Brother Shen, you just returned from the Qingcang Mountains? Did you see that great sun too? Do you know what happened there?"
Shen Mo shook his head, "I was chasing a demonic beast when this great sun appeared out of nowhere, and the temperature suddenly became extremely high. If I hadn't run fast enough, I would have been roasted alive."
He showed the sleeves and back of his robe, "Look, they're all scorched."
This was deliberately burned with the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame.
Even his skin was slightly burned.
Acting requires full commitment.
Zhao Rou looked distressed, "Senior Brother Shen, you should go rest."
Shen Mo nodded and immediately returned to his Zao Tree Court.
...
Above the Qingcang Mountains.
Dozens of Core Formation cultivators gazed thoughtfully at the gradually dimming great sun.
The cultivators were distinctly divided into four factions.
They were from the Qingxuan Sect, Feishuang Sect, Lingxi Sect, and Heavy Weapon Sect.
Among them, the Qingxuan Sect, Lingxi Sect, and Heavy Weapon Sect were second-tier sects.
The Feishuang Sect was a first-tier sect.
The sect master of the Heavy Weapon Sect raised an eyebrow, "Such dense fire spirit energy. It might be a cultivator in the Nascent Soul stage practicing here, causing a breakthrough in their technique and triggering this phenomenon."
The sect master of the Lingxi Sect nodded, "That makes sense. Only a Nascent Soul cultivator could trigger such an astonishing and lingering phenomenon."
Then, he changed his tone, "However, it could also be a cultivator with a Heavenly Fire Physique. In that case, a Core Formation cultivator could trigger such a phenomenon."
The sect master of the Feishuang Sect nodded slightly, "That's reasonable, but you two have overlooked another possibility."
He then suddenly looked at Murong Yue, with a half-smile, "Sect Master Murong, I heard that your sect has a disciple with a Heavenly Physique, that Shen Mo."
"Could it be that his physique has achieved a breakthrough to a higher grade?"
At this question, the elders of the Heavy Weapon Sect and the Lingxi Sect also looked at Murong Yue, thoughtful.
Murong Yue was filled with doubt but showed no trace of it on her face, remaining calm, "I do not know. Besides, how my Qingxuan Sect disciples progress is of no concern to your Feishuang Sect."
The sect master of the Feishuang Sect laughed heartily, "Of course not, I was just asking."
"Let's go, I need to get back to my cultivation."
The sect masters of the Heavy Weapon Sect and the Lingxi Sect also prepared to leave.
Murong Yue coldly said, "Wait, Sect Master Wu, your Heavy Weapon Sect elder severely injured our Elder Song. What is the meaning of this?"
The sect master of the Heavy Weapon Sect, Wu Gangfei, smiled faintly, "That Thunder Crystal Mine belongs to our Heavy Weapon Sect. What's wrong with beating up Song Chaofeng when he came to our territory?"
Murong Yue, "That mine has already been handed over to the Qingxuan Sect by the Thunderfire Sect. You are occupying the mine!"
Wu Gangfei laughed arrogantly, "I only know that meat at my mouth will never be let go!"
He then flicked his sleeve and led the elders of the Heavy Weapon Sect away.
The sect masters of the Lingxi Sect and Feishuang Sect also smiled faintly and led their people away.
Murong Yue snorted coldly and also left with the elders of the Qingxuan Sect.
Upon returning to the sect, Murong Yue immediately went to the Zao Tree Court.
She saw Shen Mo practicing swordsmanship in the courtyard, with lightning-like sword light accompanying him.
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