Chapter 531: The Peaceful Cai Lin Pavilion, Ice Sect, and Ice Venerable!
Time flowed like sand through fingers, and in the blink of an eye, half a month had passed.
During this period, the Dou Qi Continent remained exceptionally quiet one could describe it as calm and peaceful. The most significant event after the battle between the Soul Hall and Cai Lin Pavilion was the integration of Ice River Valley into Cai Lin Pavilion.
Once again, the power structure of the continent's major factions had shifted. What was once three valleys had now become two.
After joining Cai Lin Pavilion, the elders of Ice River Valley appeared extremely humble because their Valley Master was even more so.
Upon joining Cai Lin Pavilion, Bing He was taken back by Zi Yan and requested an audience with Xiao Yi Xian. Upon witnessing the true Calamity Poison Body, his emotions were incredibly complex.
Had he obtained Xiao Yi Xian's poison body, his strength would have undoubtedly broken through immediately. Even if he didn't reach the Half-Saint level, he would have at least ascended to the peak of Nine-Star Dou Zun.
Unfortunately for him, he didn't dare.
Though his strength was among the top in Cai Lin Pavilion, there were plenty stronger than him like Xiao Tian Huo, also known as the Skyfire Venerable.
This Venerable had already reached the peak of Nine-Star Dou Zun, and defeating him would be a daunting task, not to mention the presence of Old Ancestor Huo Yun from Burning Flame Valley.
And, of course, the one who dragged him back Zi Yan. Her terrifying strength alone made him shudder.
Naturally, Xiao Yi Xian herself was no weakling either. She had ascended to the Dou Zun level, and through friendly interactions, she gained extensive knowledge of poison bodies from Ice River Valley.
Both parties benefited greatly, but the one who gained the most was undoubtedly Ice Sect's Hai Bodong who now had an imposing reputation across the Northwest Continent!
Hai Bodong's name carried such weight in the Northwest Continent that a single word from him could shake the entire region. As the Vice Pavilion Master of Cai Lin Pavilion, even without considering his strength, his title alone was enough to intimidate anyone.
Externally, Hai Bodong handled all matters, while internally, Han Feng managed the affairs. Alchemy was under the charge of Gu He.
The once-prominent figures of the Jia Ma Empire had now become true powerhouses under Cai Lin Pavilion. However, after understanding Central Plains, they realized that their strength was still too weak.
Han Feng, in particular, avoided meeting his former master, Yao Chen, to escape awkward confrontations. Thus, he remained in the Black-Corner Region and rarely ventured into Central Plains.
As for Hai Bodong, the Vice Pavilion Master in charge of external affairs, he had little to do in the peaceful Northwest Continent. He simply left everything to Ya Fei.
Ya Fei had now become the "Golden Empress" of the Northwest Continent, wielding immense power and controlling the vast financial networks.
Even Han Feng, who usually had no regard for women, deeply admired her capabilities. He even delegated internal affairs of Cai Lin Pavilion to her.
Han Feng was well aware of Ya Fei's position. Whether she would become the main wife was only a matter of breaking a thin barrier. Once that happened, everything would change.
Ya Fei was constantly striving for that recognition, hoping to gain the attention of a certain someone in Central Plains. Seeing this, Han Feng lent her a hand, further amplifying her influence.
This also allowed him, as the Alchemy Venerable, to focus on refining pills and pushing his limits!
Han Feng's talent in alchemy was so extraordinary that even the three giants of the Pill Tower praised him. His strength would continue to grow rapidly, even without external assistance.
Now that Cai Lin Pavilion had solidified its position in Central Plains, Han Feng this diligent Vice Pavilion Master saw his strength skyrocket.
His alchemy skills advanced at an astonishing rate, allowing him to step into the ranks of terrifying Dou Zun powerhouses!
At the same time, three old monsters from Jia Nan Academy also broke through to Dou Zun: the renowned Thousand and Hundred Elders, guardians of Jia Nan Academy, and the Grand Elder Su Qian!
Hu Qian, the Outer Academy Dean and grandfather of Wu Tian's woman, Hu Jia, also saw a significant boost in his strength. Though he had yet to reach Dou Zun, he had climbed to the peak of Dou Zong.
This was something none of them had ever imagined before. But thanks to their alliance with Cai Lin Pavilion, they gained the necessary resources to grow stronger.
They never would have thought that their Academy Head, Mang Tian Chi, still hadn't met their illustrious Pavilion Master!
Hai Bodong's cultivation was similar to Hu Qian's, both at the peak of Dou Zong. Compared to Jia Ma Empire's Jia Xing Tian, however, he was slightly weaker.
Jia Xing Tian was only at the Eight-Star Dou Zong level. But that was to be expected after all, his empire's Empress and Princess had failed to rise to prominence.
Jia Xing Tian now deeply regretted his past choices. Had he abandoned the royal family and let Yao Ye and Yao Yue retain their positions as Empress and Princess, things might have turned out differently.
But there was no use regretting it now. All he could do was follow his old friend, Hai Bodong, hoping to leech some resources.
Bringing his two beautiful great-granddaughters along, he moved into Cai Lin City within the Black-Corner Region, frequently engaging with the harem to build better relationships.
Residing in Cai Lin City were women like Hu Jia, Han Xue, and Xiao Yu. Even Xiao Yu's younger sister, Xiao Mei, visited often, which allowed Yao Ye and Yao Yue to integrate well.
All these women possessed extraordinary temperaments. However, there was a stark difference between those confirmed as the Pavilion Master's women and those who had yet to be. The latter dared not act too recklessly.
Ya Fei, however, stood out the most among them. Her current position made her shine above the rest.
As the second-in-command after the Vice Pavilion Master, Ya Fei had truly become the "Empress," holding dominion over the entire Northwest Continent.
Wu Tian was well aware of this. Even Queen Medusa had some admiration for her. After all, it was no easy feat for an ordinary woman, once lacking in strength, to rise to such heights.
However, Medusa never brought it up. If a certain someone decided on a course of action, she wouldn't be able to stop it. But right now, they simply didn't have the time to focus on such things!
When Hai Bodong met Ice Venerable, they instantly bonded over their affinity with ice, appreciating each other's refined and refreshing auras. Ice Venerable even entertained the idea of taking Hai Bodong as a disciple.
But he ultimately swallowed those words.
As Vice Pavilion Master of Cai Lin Pavilion, Hai Bodong's status alone demanded respect, regardless of his strength.
To stand alongside figures like the Alchemy Venerable, disciple of the Medicine Saint, and the Netherworld Pavilion's Netherworld Venerable Hai Bodong's position was no accident.
Perhaps he had contributed greatly to Wu Tian, or else he wouldn't hold such a prestigious rank.
And Ice Venerable's speculation was correct Hai Bodong was indeed a key witness to Wu Tian and Cai Lin's relationship.
Wu Tian held deep regard for this ever-loyal Hai Bodong. If his talent was lacking, he would use medicinal pills to supplement it!
If his Dou Techniques were inadequate, he would find someone like Ice Venerable to mentor him, even letting Ice River Valley nurture him exclusively!
Hai Bodong was beyond grateful he never expected to see such a day. Truly, choosing to follow Wu Tian had been the best decision of his life!
While Cai Lin Pavilion basked in peace and prosperity, Holy Pill City was about to be engulfed in a brutal, bloody battle for dominance!
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