Transmigration: The Peerless Immortal Husband

Chi Changye looked at Lou Huaijing with confusion and asked, “Are you implying that Tianlin Continent has been completely sealed off by the Changxian Sect?”

Lou Huaijing was momentarily stunned, then he reconsidered his understanding. It seemed that in his mind, the only way to leave Tianlin Continent was through the teleportation array leading to the Changxian Sect. But for such a vast continent, could this truly be the only way to the outside world?

Chi Changye gave him a deep look. It seemed that although Lou Huaijing held a high position in the Changxian Sect, he might not be fully aware of all the details about the sect. He might not know as much as Lord Meng of the city did. His reaction now seemed genuine and not faked.

Chi Changye said, “Daoist Lou, there’s no need to persuade me further. If it is destined that I can’t leave Tianlin Continent, I won’t regret it.”

Although Lou Huaijing felt it was a shame that someone with Chi Changye’s talent would be delayed on Tianlin Continent, he realized that Chi Changye wouldn’t change his mind. He had no choice but to let it go. “Well then, if one day Master Chi and Master Gu have the chance to come to the Changxian Sect, just mention my name and come look for me. I will do my best to offer hospitality.”

“Alright, Daoist Lou, take care. May we meet again by fate.”

Chi Changye didn’t refuse. He and Lou Huaijing had reached an understanding. When they first met, Lou Huaijing had been quite obstinate. He had thought that Lou Huaijing would be narrow-minded, but over time, his attitude had gradually changed. Now, Lou Huaijing was actively trying to recruit him into the Changxian Sect. His approach was entirely different from Ning Hui’s, who had truly been narrow-minded.

“Alright, may we meet again by fate.”

Lou Huaijing left with a sense of regret.

No matter how chaotic things were inside the secret realm, Chi Changye and Gu Yao remained calm and at ease. They only waited for the final day to arrive, with everyone anticipating the moment the secret realm would close and they would be forced to leave.

When beams of light descended, Chi Changye held onto Gu Yao’s hand and didn’t let go. Throughout the teleportation process, he could clearly feel Gu Yao’s hand still in his grasp.

After a sudden shift in space, they opened their eyes to find themselves back in the middle ground between Tianfu Academy and the Qianxue Sect’s territory. Both sides, who had calculated the timing and waited there, were staring intently at the place where the cultivators had vanished. Suddenly, the light grew intense, and beams shot out from the void, with cultivators tumbling out one after another.

However, most of the cultivators were able to regain control of their bodies as soon as they realized the situation, using their magic tools to navigate themselves back to their respective factions. Some, caught off guard, tumbled out clumsily, and their higher-ups had to rush to catch them.

Dean Yu and several peak masters, along with Elder Yi and other high-ranking officials, were personally guarding the area. They were deeply concerned about the students who had entered the secret realm, knowing full well that encountering the disciples of the Changxian Sect could be disastrous. They feared that if a conflict arose, these students might suffer heavy losses, and they weren’t sure how many would survive.

Seeing the people emerging from the light beams, the stone that had been hanging over their heads finally settled. When they saw the students they had placed high hopes on appear, smiles broke out on their faces. It seemed that the losses were smaller than expected.

“Good, good, you’re back! Everyone, board the flying magic tools and return to the academy with me,” Dean Yu announced loudly as he flew into the air.

“Thank you, Dean!” The survivors were overjoyed and eagerly boarded the flying magic tools thrown to them by the dean.

The Qianxue Sect was not far behind. The sect leader ordered their disciples to gather, but when he saw that his disciples were all looking toward Tianfu Academy’s students, Elder Gan couldn’t help but scold, “Hurry up and get on the magic tools! What are you staring at? Do you want to betray our sect and join Tianfu Academy?”

“Elder Gan, don’t say that. We were able to save so many of our disciples thanks to Chi Changye and Master Gu Yao, especially Chi Changye. Without his protection, who knows how many Tianlin Continent cultivators would have died at the hands of those Changxian Sect disciples.”

“Yes, Elder Gan. We are all fellow cultivators from Tianlin Continent, and we should help and support each other.”

One after another, disciples spoke up, praising Tianfu Academy, which nearly made Elder Gan spit blood. It was the sect leader who realized the situation and intervened, “Alright, Elder Gan, enough. Let’s board the magic tools and return to the sect.”

On the way, the sect leader first asked her disciples about their experiences inside the secret realm. This time, even Elder Gan had no words to say. This incident could be said to have been a great favor from Chi Changye to all the cultivators of Tianlin Continent. If she said anything more, it would probably incite protests.

Dean Yu and the others listened as the students excitedly shared their experiences in the secret realm. After learning about Chi Changye’s actions, the high-ranking officials couldn’t help but feel relieved that Chi Changye had ended up at Tianfu Academy by chance. Otherwise, not only would few students have survived, but they wouldn’t have been able to bring any of the treasures back. This time, their harvest far exceeded their expectations.

Not to mention the materials for refining Tianyuan Pills; this alone greatly excited the higher-ups. Peak Master Lin also arrived, itching to try his hand at using these materials for refining. His alchemy skills were currently at a bottleneck, and if he succeeded in refining, he might just be able to step into the ranks of seventh-grade alchemists.

However, most of the materials had been taken out by Gu Yao, so it was difficult for Peak Master Lin to directly ask Gu Yao for them. Gu Yao’s previous actions had effectively slapped his face as the Peak Master of the Pill Peak.

“Dean, why don’t we invite Elder Hu here? He can work with Peak Master Lin to refine the Tianyuan Pills,” Gu Yao suggested.

“I think that’s a good idea. Dean, quickly send an invitation to Elder Hu so that others don’t snatch the opportunity away,” others quickly agreed, urging him. At this point, Peak Master Lin had no room to object. If he opposed it, it would be like offending the entire senior leadership of the academy, and since Gu Yao wasn’t excluding him, he had no choice but to go along.

Peak Master Lin had to express his approval. “I think that’s a good idea. It’s a great opportunity to exchange ideas with Elder Hu.”

“Then it’s settled,” Dean Yu happily made the decision. If Tianfu Academy could produce one or two more Golden Core cultivators, they would have more influence. Of course, he was also happy to see the entire cultivation environment of Tianlin Continent thriving. After all, these years, the academy had been under a lot of pressure from the Lord’s Mansion of Shifang City.

Elder Hu, along with his disciples, was also on his way back and received the invitation from Tianfu Academy. He did not hesitate and immediately replied, agreeing to the invitation. After sending his disciples back to their sect, he would set off for the academy. He was very interested in refining the Tianyuan Pills and also had a need for them.

As the cultivators of Tianlin Continent returned, Chi Changye’s actions quickly spread throughout the entire continent, and his reputation soared to new heights. At this point, if anyone tried to smear Chi Changye’s name, they would face a public backlash. Even those who held grudges against him had to hold their tongues for now.

Some people said that Chi Changye would be the youngest cultivator in Tianlin Continent most likely to form a Golden Core. Furthermore, he was a formidable Sword Cultivator, so even if other cultivators could form a Golden Core, Chi Changye would still be the top figure in Tianlin Continent.

Whether this was a form of excessive praise or not was uncertain, but those who had witnessed Chi Changye’s battle prowess couldn’t bring themselves to speak ill of him.

Luo Huaijing and his group were still staying in the Lord’s Mansion of Shifang City, making repairs. The news had already spread to Shifang City, and Changxian Sect’s disciples walking through the streets could hear cultivators talking about Chi Changye. Even if they didn’t directly mention Changxian Sect, they couldn’t help but feel insulted and furious.

“What a joke, all they do is praise Chi Changye. Besides him, is there any other cultivator in the entire Tianlin Continent worth mentioning? A bunch of trash!”

“Exactly. What’s so great about Chi Changye? He tramples all over the cultivators of Changxian Sect. Senior Brother Luo invited him to the Changxian Sect, and he actually refused! Hmph, if he dares go, he’ll regret it!”

An outsider, no matter how talented, what does it matter? They all have powerful backgrounds. With just a few moves, they could easily eliminate Chi Changye.

What frustrated them even more was that this guy refused to take the bait. Ha, he must be afraid of them, knowing the consequences of offending them.

These cultivators kept shouting as they made their way back to the Lord’s Mansion, but when they ran into Lord Meng, Lou Huaijing, and Ning Hui, they quickly fell silent. However, their conversation still reached their ears.

Once they left, Lord Meng, deep in thought, spoke up, “What does Young Master Lou plan to do? Should we intervene?”

Lord Meng hadn’t expected that this secret realm trip would bring so much attention to a young cultivator from Tianlin Continent. Chi Changye had overshadowed the entire Changxian Sect. Using the Changxian Sect as a stepping stone, Lord Meng worried that Lou Huaijing, being young and proud, might not be able to handle such public criticism.

I must say, Lord Meng was quite surprised by the figure of Chi Changye. He worried that if things continued to develop this way, it wouldn’t be long before Chi Changye could form a Golden Core. By then, the Lord’s Mansion wouldn’t be able to suppress him, and they would be at a loss about what to do next.

Lord Meng hadn’t forgotten that there was still Dean Yu from Tianfu Academy. He felt this situation was a bit tricky. All these events were happening during his tenure as the Lord of Shifang City. If it were another time, he could just sit back and watch the show, but if he handled it poorly, he wouldn’t fare well when he returned to his sect, and it could even affect his family and descendants.

Lou Huaijing, with his hands behind his back, spoke indifferently, “If Changxian Sect is trampled upon, that’s because they’re incompetent. Daoist Chi’s swordsmanship and battle strength are undeniable. If the disciples of Changxian Sect can’t accept losing, what kind of achievements can they hope for in the future? Instead of complaining, they should focus on cultivating. Once they surpass Daoist Chi in strength, they will naturally have a chance to reclaim their honor.”

After speaking, Lou Huaijing gave them a glance and turned to leave.

Ning Hui gritted his teeth, clearly seeing the disdain and mockery in Lou Huaijing’s eyes.

Lord Meng sighed inwardly. He hadn’t expected that Lou Huaijing would be so naive. It was a pity that his stance conflicted with the sect’s ideals. He glanced at Ning Hui, he had also heard about Ning Hui’s confrontation with the alchemist named Gu Yao in the secret realm.

“Lord Meng,” Ning Hui said resentfully, “Senior Brother Lou is so magnanimous, but I am not. Changxian Sect’s reputation cannot be trampled by some wild brat from a remote area. Where is the prestige of Changxian Sect? Lord Meng, you are responsible for overseeing this place. Don’t forget your duties.”

“It’s not that Changxian Sect hasn’t given them opportunities,” he continued, “but they rejected them themselves. They must pay the price for their ignorance and arrogance!”