Transmigration: The Peerless Immortal Husband

Tianfu Academy also received the news, and Elder Yi personally led a team to meet up with Gu Yao and the others halfway. After they reunited, they continued back to the academy. Upon arriving, they found that none of them had been injured, which relieved Elder Yi and the others. After all, the students aboard the flying artifact this time had made great contributions, greatly enhancing the academy’s reputation.

Among them, Gu Yao had the greatest contribution. Not only was the Qingchen Pill a significant achievement, but even the half-finished Qingchen Pill from The Treasure Pavilion brought a considerable profit to Tianfu Academy. When the news reached the academy, many students began to revere Gu Yao as a divine figure, as each one would benefit from his actions. Even the academy’s higher-ups were extremely grateful for what Gu Yao had done.

So, upon hearing of their attack on the way back, the higher-ups immediately rushed to welcome them.

When the flying artifact arrived at Tianfu Academy, colorful ribbons and floating flowers filled the air, decorating the entire academy as if it were a festive occasion. The flowers were in full bloom, and some of the ribbons had large characters written on them.

“Welcome Gu Yao back to the academy!”

“Warm congratulations to Gu Yao for developing the Qingchen Pill, bringing fame to our academy!”

“Welcome the triumphant return of the students who went to the battlefield!” “Senior Brother Chi is mighty!”

“Senior Brother Lu is imposing!”

The names of every student aboard the flying artifact were mentioned, likely by the smaller factions within the academy. Gu Yao, lying on top of the artifact, couldn’t help but laugh at the sight. Of course, his own name appeared the most, accompanied by deafening cheers and screams. The enthusiasm was overwhelming.

When the shield was opened, a roar of cheers swept over them in waves, one louder than the other. The cat on Gu Yao’s shoulder almost tumbled off from the shock, clinging tightly to his robe. In the cat’s eyes, it was clear: human cultivators… were terrifying.

Fortunately, despite the enthusiasm, everything was orderly. Jiang Yan directly ordered the flying artifact to hover above Area A. The people below were quick to act, opening the shield, and Gu Yao and the others flew directly to their courtyard from above. However, the spectacle outside continued for two whole days before it finally subsided.

Next came the overwhelming demand for Qingchen Pill. Gu Yao’s shop and the Xingyue Chamber of Commerce were packed with people eager to get their hands on it. Gu Yao, being from Tianfu Academy, could not be seen without Qingchen Pill—it would not align with the academy’s identity.

As for the attack on the way back, the academy’s students displayed their abilities. Many came from influential families, like the former Shi family’s business association. While a single entity might seem insignificant next to a giant like The Treasure Pavilion, the combined forces of many smaller powers could form a formidable tide. Upon receiving messages from the students, these smaller factions quickly took action to investigate the mysterious force hidden behind the mainland. This investigation caused quite a stir across the continent, bringing significant trouble to the mysterious group. As a result, their originally scheduled plans were forced to be canceled, and they temporarily went into hiding.

The most amazing part of this chaotic action was that it actually managed to expose a hidden organization beneath the Tianlin Continent. This group, known as the “Exterminators,” came to light, revealing a series of shocking and tragic incidents that stirred the entire continent.

This “Exterminators” organization seemed to have committed numerous atrocities, including massacres of entire families. While the Shi family massacre had not directly pointed to this group, once the organization emerged, it was hard not to associate them with the destruction of Shi family.

Even large powers like Beixing Sect couldn’t sit idly by anymore. The ultimate goal of the “Exterminators” organization seemed to be the eradication of the cultivation path on the Tianlin Continent. Although it sounded incredibly terrifying, and some dismissed it as sensational, what if it was true?

For example, the recent attack on Tianfu Academy’s group on their way back made people think deeply. Was the attack aimed at Gu Yao? The significance of the Qingchen Pill he developed was immense, and who could say if he might develop other medicines in the future that could change the balance of power? The best way to prevent more medicines like Qingchen Pill from appearing was to eliminate Gu Yao.

It was hard not to overthink things.

Whether it was true or not, this organization called the “Exterminators” could no longer be tolerated. With such cruel methods, wiping out entire families and cutting off legacies, such an organization should not exist. What was the difference between them and evil cults?

Gu Yao felt a chill down his spine when he heard the name. To him, just hearing it brought to mind anti-government or anti-human organizations. It seemed like something from a cult.

“How can there be such an organization? It’s like they’ve gone mad!” Tian Feirong said, incredulously.

“Who knows? Maybe the name has nothing to do with their methods. It could just be a code name,” the little chubby boy casually remarked.

“That’s not impossible,” Gu Yao said, stroking his chin.

Given the unclear situation and the recent attack on their return journey, many people specifically advised Gu Yao to stay within the boundaries of Tianfu Academy for now and avoid unnecessary travel. Gu Yao, with his good temperament, agreed. After all, his trip to Tianhai Gate had been an opportunity to reflect, and he had gathered so many materials that needed to be processed. With the official release of the Qingchen Pill, he had noticed a few shortcomings and felt that maybe this could be an opportunity to improve his alchemy skills.

So, he obediently stayed in his courtyard, practicing his body cultivation and alchemy, revisiting the alchemy books he had read before to study again. It was as though everything happening outside had nothing to do with him. This approach greatly satisfied several of the academy’s higher-ups, who had been paying close attention to him. No wonder he had achieved so much at such a young age; his temperament alone was enough to show that he was a person capable of great things.

It seemed simple, but how many people could do this? Some cultivators, even after reaching the Golden Core stage, still couldn’t shake off the obsession with fame and fortune.

After adjusting his condition, Gu Yao set to work on refining the second version of the transformation elixir. During his recent journey, he had acquired two high-quality inner pills of the wood and fire elements, and had gathered other necessary materials, some from sea beasts. With this new discovery, he made adjustments to his original elixir formula, ensuring that the new transformation elixir would be even more effective.

Chi Changye, who had originally been coming and going from Sword Peak, stayed behind in the courtyard to protect Gu Yao as he worked.

Tian Feirong and the little chubby boy knew what Gu Yao was doing and were both anxious and excited for him. They believed he would succeed, and once he did, it would be their turn. Just thinking about it made them excited.

Xu Chen felt the same. As he watched Gu Yao refine the elixir with increasingly fluid and graceful movements, he couldn’t help but become absorbed in the process, feeling a mysterious rhythm in Gu Yao’s actions.

The essence of wood and fire perfectly fused together, a combination Gu Yao had drawn from his own spiritual roots, meaning he didn’t need to specifically look for a dual-element inner pill. When the elixir was completed, Gu Yao told Chi Changye and the others, then entered the cultivation room to enter seclusion.

Chi Changye, Tian Feirong, and the others stayed outside the room, with a kitten sitting at the door, seemingly puzzled about what its master was doing, especially after making such a peculiar elixir—one that wasn’t even found in the memory of past traditions.

It took five full days before the door to the cultivation room finally opened. Gu Yao emerged, refreshed and clean, without a single trace of dirt. A simple Dust Clearing Spell had solved all problems.

When Tian Feirong and the little chubby boy, who had been eagerly waiting, saw Gu Yao finally emerge, they were frozen, unable to move.

Gu Yao understood their feelings and, reaching out, said, “Where’s the testing artifact? Let me test it.” After fully absorbing the elixir, he tried operating the technique to absorb spiritual energy. Compared to before he had taken the elixir, his absorption speed and volume had clearly increased.

“Oh, ah, it’s here!” Tian Feirong seemed to have just woken up, quickly taking out the testing device. Before he could hand it over, it was snatched away midway by Chi Changye.

Gu Yao extended his hand, and four beams of light immediately lit up.