Chapter 79: The Sect Leader Has Come Back to Life

This journey to the Sun family proved incredibly fruitful. First, his cultivation level had advanced by one grade, now reaching the fifth rank of Martial Spirit. His alchemy skills had also risen to a high level, and he had obtained the legacy of the God of Pills. Moreover, he had successfully refined the divine-grade Life Extension Pill that would save the life of Master Ye.

He gave one divine-grade Life Extension Pill to the Sun family, keeping four for himself. Although such pills were extraordinarily rare and precious, without the Sun family's wholehearted assistance, Wu Tian would never have obtained them, so he did not regret giving them one. Besides, the Sun family now revered him as their young master; offering them a pill was a good way to secure the loyalty of the Sun family head.

Wu Tian hurried back to the Qitian Sect with the remaining four divine-grade Life Extension Pills. By now, the entire sect was bustling; disciples moved hurriedly back and forth, and many physicians and alchemists were coming and going.

Wu Tian made his way as quickly as possible to the sect master's chamber. Outside the room, elders and disciples had gathered, their expressions deeply troubled. The sect master's condition had worsened drastically; despite the elders pouring their vital energy into him, it was clear that if he was not saved today, he would not survive. Every disciple wore a face clouded with worry.

"Ah! Isn't that Wu Tian? Where have you been these past two days? Oh, that's right—I remember now, you went to the Sun family to seek some miraculous elixir that could bring the dead back to life. Wu Tian, did you manage to get it?" As Wu Tian was about to enter the chamber, Long Zhan suddenly appeared, blocking his path with a mocking tone.

Wu Tian's expression turned cold. "Move aside!"

"Wu Tian, judging by your anxious look, you must have failed in your quest for the medicine. I told you, there can't possibly be a pill in this world that brings people back from the dead. Besides, you were gone two whole days seeking it—isn't that a bit excessive? Or do you simply not care whether the sect master lives or dies?" Long Zhan pointed at Wu Tian and reprimanded him harshly.

"Hmph! The one who doesn't care about the sect master is you! Long Zhan, I have no time to deal with you now. When the sect master recovers, it will be your downfall!" Wu Tian said angrily.

A dark glint flashed in Long Zhan's eyes. "Wu Tian, don't be arrogant. It's me who will settle accounts with you!"

Bang! Wu Tian did not waste words with him, pushing Long Zhan aside. Compared to Wu Tian's cultivation, Long Zhan was no match; he was shoved aside effortlessly and slammed hard against the wall.

Clutching his chest in pain, Long Zhan glared at Wu Tian and muttered viciously, "Wu Tian, you bastard! One day, I'll make you suffer more than death!"

Unfortunately, Wu Tian had already entered the chamber and did not hear these words; otherwise, he would surely have settled the score with Long Zhan.

"Elder Hao, Elder Hao! How is the sect master now?" Wu Tian asked Elder Hao Hu, who was keeping vigil by the bedside.

"His condition has worsened. We've summoned the best physicians and alchemists from Pingyang City, but they are still powerless. I'm afraid the sect master won't make it through the night." Hao Hu shook his head with a bitter smile. "By the way, how did things go at the Sun family?"

"Elder Hao, look." Wu Tian produced the divine-grade Life Extension Pill.

Hao Hu showed little reaction upon seeing the pill, as his knowledge of pills was limited. He was familiar with some common medicines, but rare pills like this were outside his experience.

"What is this?" Hao Hu asked, puzzled.

"My heavens! Could this be the legendary Life Extension Pill? The one said to prolong life by ten years, even for those gravely injured? But its color and fragrance are quite extraordinary..." exclaimed a physician who had been treating the sect master.

"That's right. This is indeed the legendary Life Extension Pill, and not just any—it is a divine-grade Life Extension Pill. It doesn't merely extend life by ten years, but twenty!"

"Divine-grade? Impossible! Even the ordinary Life Extension Pill is exceedingly rare—there can't be many across the whole Divine Dragon Continent. If one appeared at auction, it would sell for at least ten million silver taels. And this one extends life by twenty years? Its value is simply incalculable!" The physician was astonished.

"Wu Tian, can this truly save the sect master?" Hao Hu asked, his eyes wide with hope.

"As long as the sect master draws breath, he can be saved. Elder Hao, please help me sit him up; I must administer the pill now."

Hao Hu and several elders carefully supported Master Ye. Wu Tian fed the pill to him, then pressed his palm to the sect master's chest, channeling vital energy to ensure the medicine entered his body smoothly.

Once the pill was ingested, the sect master's previously pallid face began to flush with color at a visible rate. Hao Hu quickly took his pulse.

"A miracle! The sect master's pulse is recovering, his vital energy is flowing again—this is truly miraculous!" Hao Hu could not contain his excitement and amazement.

After a while, Master Ye's fingers began to move, then his eyelids started to flutter, and his breathing grew steady. Those present all breathed a sigh of relief, their faces breaking into smiles.

"I... I..." The sect master parted his dry lips, his throat working to form words, but he had been silent for so long he could not speak.

"Quick, bring some warm water!" Hao Hu called urgently.

When the warm water was brought, Hao Hu carefully gave the sect master a sip. Master Ye gradually opened his eyes, gazing weakly at everyone present. "Where... am I?"

"Sect master, please don't speak. You suffered an assassination attempt and have just been saved. This is all thanks to Wu Tian, who went to the Sun family and obtained the Life Extension Pill; otherwise, you..." Hao Hu took a deep breath, his heart still fluttering with fear. "Sect master, what really happened? Who poisoned you? Someone in Qitian Sect tried to harm you; if I find them, I will see them executed!"

Master Ye managed a faint, bitter smile and spoke slowly, "Let us discuss this later. Wu Tian, you have done well."

"The sect master has always treated me as family. It is only right that I do this for you. As long as you are safe, I am relieved," Wu Tian finally relaxed, a smile on his face.

Master Ye smiled gently, then closed his eyes, exhausted. Though saved, he was far from fully recovered and would need time to recuperate.

"Enough. Everyone, leave the sect master's chamber. He needs quiet rest. From now on, no one is to enter the sect master's courtyard without my permission. Anyone who disobeys will be severely punished!" Hao Hu commanded sternly, seeing that rest was needed.

The others filed out of the chamber.

"The sect master has survived! The sect master is alive!" As they left, the news spread throughout Qitian Sect. Every disciple wore a joyful smile.

Yet one person's expression changed drastically—Long Zhan.

"I can't believe he survived a mortal wound. The sect master is truly lucky... This is bad. If he recovers, he'll definitely come after me!"