Transmigration: The Peerless Immortal Husband

Just as one crisis was subsiding, another arose. While the students of Tianfu Academy were honing their skills in the Qiuqiu Mountain Range, they had a violent clash with the disciples of Qianxue Sect. As a result, both sides suffered casualties, each losing a dozen or so members. The conflict only intensified as both sides increased their investment in the confrontation, and the Qiuqiu Mountain Range was fast becoming a battlefield for their forces.

More and more students got involved in the conflict. Naturally, the Academy’s higher-ups were displeased, but the situation had already escalated to such a degree that retreating was no longer an option. If they withdrew now, their opponents would take advantage of it, resulting in even greater casualties and making the Academy pay an even heavier price.

The senior leaders of the Academy gathered in the Dean’s office. Forgetting their usual aloofness, some of the cultivators angrily exclaimed, “These damned fools! Without our help, would Qianxue Sect have been able to establish a foundation here? Ungrateful bastards!”

The enmity between Tianfu Academy and Qianxue Sect had been long-standing. Even without it being revealed, no one could have anticipated how this would develop. It was clear to any observant person that Qianxue Sect had instigated the conflict, and the situation had escalated to this degree because of their provocation. Of course, there were also people within their own faction who secretly stoked the flames.

Dean Yu, with a stern expression, sat at the head of the table. “If Sect Master Cai and Elder Fang succeed in their closed-door cultivation, and if one of you manages to breakthrough to Golden Core, the situation in Tianfu Academy will stabilize immediately. Qianxue Sect’s plans will not succeed. As for now, there is still me, the old man. It’s not yet time for full-scale war.”

“But Qianxue Sect has already obtained a Tianyuan Pill, and I fear that they…” one person voiced their concern.

However, there was no need to worry too much about Qianxue Sect itself. What the Academy was truly worried about was the power behind Qianxue Sect. The reason they were so confident and fearless was because of their backing. At this point, the hope lay in Sect Master Cai and Elder Fang successfully breaking through to Golden Core, but many were also turning their eyes to Sword Peak. They wondered if the person who had entered the Sword Tower, Chi Changye, could break through to Golden Core like the Dean did back then with the help of the Sword Tower.

Tianfu Academy only needs two more Golden Core cultivators, and it could dominate the Tianlin Continent.

Others, including the hidden forces within the continent, were aware of this, which is why they seized this opportunity to strike hard at Tianfu Academy, disrupting the peace of Sect Master Cai and the others, and making the situation even more difficult for them.

Dean Yu stroked his beard and said, “We will face whatever comes. You all stay within the Academy to prevent anyone from sneaking in and causing chaos. As for the situation outside, leave it to me. With me here, they will not succeed!”

“Understood, Dean.”

Not long afterward, news came that a lightning tribulation had occurred on a remote island, with a cultivator reportedly undergoing a Golden Core tribulation. Who was this cultivator who had successfully passed the tribulation? Was it not the same person who had obtained the Tianyuan Pill from Tianfu Academy earlier?

Just as various forces from around the continent were preparing to search for this person, Qianxue Sect suddenly made an announcement: their Sect Leader, Hong, had successfully advanced to the Golden Core, and would soon return to the Sect. They also claimed that Tianfu Academy had used its influence to kill many of their disciples, and that Qianxue Sect and Tianfu Academy would never be on good terms. They warned that if anyone sided with Tianfu Academy, they would be considered an enemy of Qianxue Sect.

This caused an uproar across the continent!

Qianxue Sect’s announcement was a blatant display of ingratitude, and they had the audacity to accuse Tianfu Academy of bullying them while portraying themselves as righteous victims.

Tianfu Academy also had a Golden Core cultivator, and had possessed one for many years, but unlike Qianxue Sect, they hadn’t flaunted their power so recklessly. To claim that anyone siding with Tianfu Academy would be considered an enemy of Qianxue Sect—how bold of them! Did they truly believe they could dominate the entire continent?

What was even more shocking was that after Qianxue Sect’s statement, many other forces around the continent began to rally behind them, as if Tianfu Academy were a bully and Qianxue Sect the oppressed victim. They began to condemn Tianfu Academy and listed dozens of charges against them, as if trying to drive Tianfu Academy off the Tianlin Continent.

If anyone still couldn’t see the conspiracy behind this, it was an insult to their intelligence!

Gu Yao had not left Sword Peak. Several previously closed formations, restrictions, and traps had been activated on Sword Peak, making it a safer place to stay. However, he didn’t expect the situation outside to spiral so quickly, as it seemed completely out of control.

Of course, this loss of control was concerning for them, but for Qianxue Sect and the forces supporting them, it was likely the result of long-term planning. What surprised Dean Yu and Gu Yao most was that Qianxue Sect, the neighboring force of Tianfu Academy, was a pawn that had long been placed on the Tianlin Continent, specifically aimed at targeting Tianfu Academy.

Elder Yi was frowning deeply. This situation had caught Tianfu Academy and Dean Yu completely off guard.

“Originally, Dean Yu had been discussing with Sect Master Hu about uniting the forces of Tianlin Continent to form a temporary cultivation alliance to fight against the hidden forces. Sect Master Hu’s breakthrough to Golden Core made him the most suitable person to lead this effort. Sect Master Hu had expressed his willingness to step forward and contribute to the cultivation cause of the continent. However, I don’t know if the news leaked, or if Qianxue Sect’s Sect Leader Hong had already prepared for this, but the cultivation alliance was stillborn before it could even form.”

Elder Yi didn’t hide the series of events that had transpired. Now, even if Sect Master Hu were to step forward to form the cultivation alliance, he would immediately become a target of criticism, first and foremost from the forces led by Qianxue Sect. As a result, Dean Yu had no choice but to halt the plan.

“These damn tortoises, just because of their selfish desires, are trying to drag the entire Tianlin Continent down with them! If they succeed, the cultivation level of the continent will regress by a lot!” Elder Yi gritted his teeth in anger. He never expected Qianxue Sect to hide so deeply, only to spring out and bite them at a critical moment. Especially that Tianyuan Pill that helped Sect Leader Hong breakthrough—it was sold by Tianfu Academy. How hateful!

Of course, both Elder Yi and Gu Yao knew that although the Tianyuan Pill contributed to Sect Leader Hong’s breakthrough, it was not the only factor. Hong must have been secretly preparing for this moment long ago. Now, the Tianyuan Pill seemed like just a finishing touch.

Gu Yao also realized that they were one step behind and were now in a passive situation. If they didn’t find a way to break through this stalemate soon, he worried that Qianxue Sect might lead an attack on Tianfu Academy. If that happened, whether it was Sect Master Cai and the others in seclusion preparing for their breakthroughs, or Chi Changye in Sword Peak, they would all be affected.

He was also a member of Tianfu Academy, responsible for sharing its fate, and he couldn’t just stand by and watch the situation unfold like this.

Although he initially thought poorly of Tianfu Academy, after spending so many years here, he had developed a deep connection to the academy. The environment here wasn’t as bad as he thought; in fact, it was much more open-minded compared to other sects. The disciples were allowed to develop freely.

Gu Yao tapped his fingers thoughtfully on his chin. If the cultivation alliance wouldn’t work, perhaps a change of approach was needed. What they needed now was a way to unite forces like Cuiyan Valley and Tianhai Sect, a common goal that could bring these powers together. The external situation wasn’t the most important thing; it was more about preventing the hidden forces from picking them off one by one.

Suddenly, Gu Yao had an idea. He recalled an organization that existed in the Galactic Alliance but had never appeared here. He had considered this idea before, but at the time his strength was too weak to garner any support. But now, could it be the right moment?

“Elder Yi, I have an idea, but I’m not sure if it’s feasible…”

“Oh, what is it?” Elder Yi barely paid attention, his face filled with worry. He was so distressed that he didn’t expect Gu Yao to come up with anything useful.

Gu Yao knew that empty talk wouldn’t solve the problem, but he also wasn’t one to ignore the situation. He said, “The cultivation alliance won’t work, but what if Sect Master Hu initiated the formation of an Alchemist Guild?”

“Alchemist Guild?” Elder Yi didn’t quite understand the concept, so he was confused.

Gu Yao then explained what an Alchemist Guild was—an organization that existed in the Galactic Alliance, originally formed to protect the interests of alchemists. While it was eventually infiltrated by various forces and families, it still played an important role in protecting the rights of alchemists and promoting the cultivation of alchemists and their skills.

“The Alchemist Guild would unite the alchemists across the continent to elevate their status. At the same time, it would aim to improve the alchemy skills of all alchemists and train more alchemists, so that the problem of alchemists hoarding their knowledge wouldn’t occur…”

Gu Yao spoke at length, but Elder Yi, who lacked the understanding of such organizations, was still confused. In the end, he stopped listening and directly sent a message to Dean Yu, asking him to assess whether this idea was feasible. Although he didn’t fully understand how such a guild could work, he could tell that if the guild could be established, it would be a great benefit to the entire alchemy community of the continent.

The reason why everyone admired Cuiyan Valley and Sword Peak was because they could learn advanced alchemy techniques there. Whether it was formulas or techniques, they weren’t the kind of run-of-the-mill knowledge easily found anywhere.

The Alchemist Guild, it seemed, was aiming to promote these valuable alchemy formulas and techniques to all cultivators dedicated to alchemy, so that more people could benefit. It could be imagined that in the future, more alchemists would emerge across the continent, and the threshold for learning alchemy would no longer be as high.

“What are you trying to do?” Xu Chen, who had been silent in the space, spoke up just as Elder Yi was sending a message to Dean Yu. “Do you really intend to promote those rare collections?”

Gu Yao lowered his gaze. “Senior, do you not agree?”

“Whether I agree or not is irrelevant,” Xu Chen cursed, “The current head of the Pill Pavilion is not me, it’s you. If I say I don’t agree, are you just going to stop doing it?”

Gu Yao chuckled. “My goal is to establish a Pill Pavilion on Tianlin Continent, of course, with rigorous tests in place, both to test alchemy skills and the cultivator’s character. Only those who qualify will be allowed to access the higher-level collections. But I know it’s not realistic right now; both Brother Ye and I lack the strength to set up such a Pill Pavilion.”

Xu Chen didn’t say anything further until Dean Yu arrived. Gu Yao didn’t have time to worry about him for the moment.