Chapter 157: Xuanhuang Sacred Land

Yao Wuchen?

Why is he here?

Jun Wushuang felt puzzled and had Master Wu invite Yao Wuchen in.

"Your disciple Yao Wuchen pays respects to Master!"

Yao Wuchen fell directly to his knees, respectfully performing the disciple's bow toward Jun Wushuang.

Jun Wushuang nodded slightly, signaling him to rise.

"Master, this disciple has some good news to report to you!"

Yao Wuchen said with a joyous expression on his face.

"The opportunity to acquire a holy medicine has arrived!"

A holy medicine?

Jun Wushuang was inwardly surprised, looking at Yao Wuchen with incomprehension as he waited for him to continue.

Only something superior to a Dao medicine could be called a holy medicine.

The so-called holy medicine was divine, transcendent, and possessed not only formidable medicinal potency but also a variety of inconceivable abilities.

Some holy medicines could soar through the skies, growing amidst the clouds.

Some holy medicines were illusory like gods, elusive and untamable.

Still others could transform into human forms and cultivate on their own.

Holy medicines were extremely precious and mostly in the hands of saints.

Once a wild holy medicine was discovered, it would invariably draw countless powerful figures to fight for it.

Although the Great Qian Dynasty was strong, it possessed no holy medicine.

What did Yao Wuchen mean by saying there was an opportunity to acquire one?

"Master, to the east, there is a holy land bordering the Great Qian Dynasty, which is one of the top ten holy lands of the Eastern Domain—the Xuanhuang Holy Land."

"This time, the Saintess of the Xuanhuang Holy Land, Xiao Chenyu, was poisoned and fell unconscious while adventuring in a mystic realm, leaving her in critical condition."

"Therefore, the Xuanhuang Holy Land has issued a proclamation: whoever can cure Xiao Chenyu will be rewarded with a holy medicine."

Yao Wuchen did not conceal anything and spoke rapidly.

The Xuanhuang Holy Land!

Xiao Chenyu!

In this lifetime, Jun Wushuang had not yet ventured outside the Great Qian Dynasty, so he was unaware of the external distribution of powers.

However, he had indeed heard of this Xuanhuang Holy Land.

Powerful though the Great Qian Dynasty was, compared to the Xuanhuang Holy Land, it was merely a younger brother.

In fact, the Great Qian Dynasty was a vassal of the Xuanhuang Holy Land, required to pay a massive tribute of treasures every year.

Such a holy land naturally had the ability to produce a holy medicine.

"Master, in a month's time, aren't you scheduled to have a life-or-death duel with Xu Wuyue of the Royal Martial Academy?"

"If you can obtain this holy medicine, you will be able to break through to the Marquis Realm, or even advance by leaps and bounds overnight, and by then you will surely be able to slay Xu Wuyue."

"It will only take us ten days for the round trip, and even with the time needed for the treatment, there will still be plenty of time left for you to cultivate."

"What do you think, Master?"

Yao Wuchen was entirely devoted to currying favor with Jun Wushuang.

This time, he had also come well prepared.

Holy medicines were precious; let alone alchemists, even an ordinary martial artist could not refuse such a temptation.

Moreover, since Jun Wushuang had a life-or-death wager with Xu Wuyue, naturally, the stronger he became, the better.

"How severe is Xiao Chenyu's condition?"

Jun Wushuang did not rush to agree.

A holy medicine was wonderful, but since the Xuanhuang Holy Land dared to use it as a reward, Xiao Chenyu's condition must be extremely tricky.

Time was pressing, and Jun Wushuang had no desire to make a wasted trip.

"Master, according to the information this disciple has gathered, Xiao Chenyu's condition this time is extremely grave. Even the Lord of Xuanhuang Holy Land intervened personally, yet failed to cure her."

"Furthermore, even with the suppression of saintly power, Xiao Chenyu's condition continues to worsen day by day, and she is likely not far from death."

"The most crucial point is that the Xuanhuang Holy Land has previously invited many alchemists, but all of them were helpless."

Yao Wuchen did not dare to hide anything and spoke the honest truth.

As expected!

If it were so easily treatable, the Lord of Xuanhuang Holy Land would not use a holy medicine as a reward.

Wanting to obtain this holy medicine would undoubtedly be far from easy.

Yet, Jun Wushuang was not willing to give up just like that.

After all, that was a holy medicine.

If he could obtain it, he would undoubtedly break through to the Marquis Realm.

As for Xiao Chenyu's injury, Jun Wushuang would have to see it with his own eyes before making a judgment.

"I will go with you to the Xuanhuang Holy Land!"

Jun Wushuang agreed, and Yao Wuchen was overjoyed.

"By the way, Master, Alchemist King Tianqing will also be heading there this time, and we might run into him."

Yao Wuchen offered a reminder.

He knew that Jun Wushuang kept a low profile and had never revealed his true identity.

If they encountered Alchemist King Tianqing on this trip, Master Jun's identity might become impossible to conceal.

"It matters not!"

Jun Wushuang waved his hand dismissively.

He now possessed a certain degree of self-preservation capability; if the identity of Master Jun was exposed, then so be it.

"There is no time to lose, let us set off immediately!"

Jun Wushuang was not someone given to procrastination. Since he had decided to go to the Xuanhuang Holy Land, he would go early and return promptly.

After all, he only had a month.

Before leaving, Jun Wushuang summoned Lin Mengyao, informed her of the matter, and instructed her to continue overseeing the daily affairs of the Qingyun Martial Academy.

"Master Wu, you will remain within the academy during this period and assist Mengyao with the miscellaneous matters!"

Jun Wushuang did not stand on ceremony, pressing Master Wu into service.

Master Wu naturally had no objections.

Everything properly arranged, Jun Wushuang departed from the Qingyun Martial Academy in the company of Yao Wuchen.

Swish!

Yao Wuchen reached out with a grab, producing a silver-white skiff.

The skiff grew against the wind, rapidly expanding to a size of thirty meters, adorned with carved beams, painted pillars, exquisite and elegant.

Furthermore, this skiff was a top-grade Dao artifact, shimmering with spiritual fluctuations and visible array patterns.

"Master, if we board this Moonlight Dao Skiff, it will take us only five days to reach the Xuanhuang Holy Land!"

Yao Wuchen respectfully escorted Jun Wushuang aboard the Moonlight Dao Skiff.

This time, the two of them were traveling light for a swift round trip.

Whoosh!

Yao Wuchen made a move, activating the array patterns.

Instantly, radiance surged, spilling like liquid silver, cool and pure like moonlight.

Soon, the Moonlight Dao Skiff transformed into a long rainbow, leaving the imperial capital and speeding directly toward the Xuanhuang Holy Land.

"Master, I have some confusion regarding the jade slip you bestowed upon me last time."

Yao Wuchen had no intention of wasting five days of exclusive time together.

Seeing that Yao Wuchen was so dedicated and earnest, Jun Wushuang did not hold back and began offering guidance.

Over the course of several days, Yao Wuchen felt that his mastery of alchemy had vaguely broken through to a higher level.

"Master truly lives up to his name; his mastery of alchemy is like a towering mountain, inspiring awe in our generation."

"Just a few casual words of pointers have brought me such immense improvement. If I could always remain by Master's side and listen to his teachings, perhaps my alchemy could advance further and break through to the seventh grade!"

"Once I break through to the seventh grade, I will definitely return to the Heavenly Dan Holy Sect and fiercely slap those people in the face, letting them know that I, Yao Wuchen, am no good-for-nothing!"

Yao Wuchen's heart surged with emotion, filled both with adoration for Jun Wushuang and an obsession with his past.

Four days later.

The Moonlight Dao Skiff sailed out of the Great Qian Dynasty and entered the territory of the Xuanhuang Holy Land.

Here, the mountains were verdant, the waters clear, and spiritual energy abundant—surpassing the Great Qian Dynasty by more than a single tier.

Jun Wushuang operated the Devouring Devil Technique, devouring spiritual energy at every moment to elevate himself and grow stronger.

"Master, in another half-day, we will reach the Xuanhuang Holy Land."

Yao Wuchen offered a respectful reminder.

Jun Wushuang nodded slightly, his expression calm.

To others, a holy land was lofty and supremely sacred.

But to Jun Wushuang, it was nothing extraordinary.

His sole target on this trip was the holy medicine.

"Yo, isn't this Senior Brother Yao Wuchen?"

At that very moment.

A sarcastic voice abruptly rang out.