Chapter 443 - 442: Becoming an Elder
With a single palm strike, Qin Ya sent Ou Tianlin flying.
The other Elders who had rushed over, with the exception of Xu Zhenhong, were aghast. They never imagined that while Qin Ya's cultivation was only at the Celestial Human Initial Rank, his combat prowess was far beyond it.
Gazing at the young man before them, they were momentarily at a loss for words.
A young Pill King capable of refining a Spirit Pill!
They were well aware of the shockwaves this would send through Kunyun Palace. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, this young man would soon become a top priority for the Sect to cultivate.
His status would be, at the very least, on par with the Elders.
Xu Zhenhong walked over and asked, "Qin Ya, what's going on here?"
"Nothing much. Just refining an Elixir."
Upon hearing this, the Elders felt an urge to spit blood. 'Of course we know you refined a Spirit Pill!' Xu Zhenhong pressed on, "How did you come to possess such a masterful Alchemy Skill?"
"I learned it, of course."
Not far away, Ou Tianlin, who had taken an Elixir to recover from his injuries, wore a scowl as black as the bottom of a pot. 'Learned it? Such Talent is simply... beyond reason!'
Suddenly, Xu Zhenhong's expression shifted.
He then turned to Qin Ya and said, "Come with me. The Palace Master wants to see you."
Hearing this, Qin Ya was taken aback. "Isn't the Palace Master in seclusion?"
"The World Will you attracted while refining the Spirit Pill disturbed him, so he ended his seclusion early," he said, exasperated. With a flicker, he was on the Thirty-Six Peaks, grabbing Linx Xiaoyun, who was drinking off to the side, and pulling him along.
The three of them headed for the Kunn Mountain Golden Summit Hall.
The Golden Summit Hall. This was Qin Ya's third time here. The first was for the Kunn Mountain tournament, the second for the Law Enforcer examination, and now this third time... was to meet the Palace Master!
Just as they arrived, the grand doors of the Golden Summit Hall swung open as if sensing their presence. The three of them saw this and slowly walked inside.
At the head of the grand hall stood an imposing figure clad in gold, his hands clasped behind his back.
From his back alone, he exuded an aura as unassailable as a towering mountain, something one could only gaze upon in awe.
The golden figure slowly turned, revealing a handsome face that appeared to be in his twenties or thirties. His eyes, however, held the profound depth of ages.
This was the master of Kunyun Palace... Ming Yue!
"You have arrived."
"Qin Ya." "Xu Zhenhong." "Linx Xiaoyun."
The three men bowed. "Greetings, Palace Master."
Qin Ya lifted his gaze, studying the Master of Kunyun Palace before him.
'So strong! Unimaginably powerful!'
'He was like a colossal mountain, giving one the feeling that they could only look up in awe.'
'Across two lifetimes, only a handful of people had ever given Qin Ya this feeling. Without a doubt, this was a supreme powerhouse who had surpassed the Era-Defining level!'
As Qin Ya was sizing up Ming Yue, the Palace Master was also observing him.
As the master of Kunyun Palace, he had occasionally kept an eye on the young genius since he'd joined. He had set the matter aside, however, after entering seclusion.
He never imagined Qin Ya would cause such a huge disturbance today.
He had actually managed to refine a Spirit Pill, attracting the World Will and triggering a Thunder Tribulation.
"So, you are Qin Ya."
"And you are the one who refined the Spirit Pill."
A faint smile touched Ming Yue's lips as he asked warmly.
"Indeed, I am."
Qin Ya's expression was composed, showing not the slightest hint of arrogance.
This pleased the Elders even more. Some prodigies acted as if they were God's gift to the world, their arrogance soaring to the heavens. Qin Ya was different. He had his own backbone but lacked the overbearing air common to most geniuses.
Unquestionably, someone like Qin Ya was far more to their liking.
"Excellent. Truly excellent."
"Anyone capable of refining a Spirit Pill is a Pill King, and every Pill King is qualified to be an Elder of my Kunyun Palace. Effective immediately, you are the third Alchemy Elder of Kunyun Palace," Ming Yue declared without hesitation.
Xu Zhenhong and Linx Xiaoyun were inwardly shaken. Although they had anticipated this, they still found it incredible now that it was actually happening.
'An Elder! Aside from the Palace Master, it's the highest position in Kunyun Palace. A position of immense power and authority—second to one and above all others!'
In the entire history of Kunyun Palace, no one had ever become an Elder at such a young age. It was an unprecedented event, even in the whole of the Azure Sky Realm.
"My thanks, Palace Master!"
Qin Ya did not refuse, accepting the position directly.
'With his abilities, why shouldn't he be an Alchemy Elder?'
"And you, Xiaa Yun?"
Linx Xiaoyun was taken aback. "What about me?"
"It's been ten years. Are you still unable to let that matter go?"
"Hmph. Letting go is easier said than done."
"Alas." Ming Yue sighed softly and said no more.
At this moment, Qin Ya stepped forward and asked, "Palace Master, there is something I must ask. Do you know the location of Lingxiao Palace? If you do, I implore you to tell me."
"Among the Four Great Hidden Sects, Lingxiao Palace and the Cloud Sea Immortal Palace are the most mysterious. This is because they don't reside in this Space, but rather in the rifts between dimensions. Their locations are erratic, and even I cannot determine their exact position."
Disappointment immediately flickered across Qin Ya's face.
'He never thought that even someone of Ming Yue's stature wouldn't know Lingxiao Palace's location. With my current strength, how am I supposed to find it...?'
"However..."
At this word, Qin Ya's expression flickered, and he listened intently.
Seeing the change in Qin Ya's expression, Ming Yue's lips curved into a slight smile. "Although I cannot determine its exact location, I do know how you can find it."
"First, in two years, the Void Mausoleum will open. The Four Great Sects will all dispatch their elites to attend. At that time, you can ask the members of Lingxiao Palace directly."
"Second... heh. Once you reach the Saint Realm, you can use your Holy Soul to commune with the heavens and earth. Finding a minor place like Lingxiao Palace will be a trivial matter."
Qin Ya was left speechless by the second method.
'A Saint?'
'The number of people at that Peak Realm could be counted on one hand. Who knew how many years, or even decades, it would take for him to reach that level? Thus, he chose the first method without hesitation. Two years. Only two years. He could afford to wait!'
After exchanging a few more pleasantries, they left the Golden Summit Hall.
The moment they left, a colossal Golden Bell materialized high in the sky. Then, a grand, majestic toll rang out, accompanied by a brilliant golden light that illuminated the entire Kunyun Palace!
Everyone in Kunyun Palace, from the highest Elder to the newest disciple, was stunned.
Auspicious golden light, heralding a path with thunderous sound.
This was a sign that a joyous and momentous event had occurred within Kunyun Palace.
The bell tolled nine times in succession before the massive instrument dissipated, transforming into golden characters that hovered in the air. Everyone focused their gaze upon them, and were instantly, inexplicably, shaken to their core.
By My Decree, Law Enforcer Qin Ya is appointed the nineteenth Elder of Kunyun Palace. He is bestowed one Elder Peak, ten drops of Golden Spirit Divine Marrow, and ten million catties of Primordial Stones...
The moment the decree appeared, Kunyun Palace erupted into an uproar, like a pot of boiling water.
An Elder?!
The nineteenth Elder!
Kunyun Palace had a new Elder, and that Elder was Qin Ya!
They all had but one question in their minds.
'Is this decree a joke? Or a mistake?'
'Maybe it's someone else with the same name?'
'In any case, this Qin Ya could not possibly be the Qin Ya they were all thinking of.'