Chapter 8: The Dove Occupies the Magpie's Nest

Qin Yan closed his eyes, his expression filled with pain; it should not have been like this

Do not underestimate it; if it is merely a few hundred years old ginseng, it is invaluable to mortals, but to cultivators, it is of little significance

When Qin Yan awoke once more, what met his eyes was a cold stone chamber. He wore an expressionless face, but soon his eyes focused, revealing a look of resentment and bitterness.

Stop right there

In the midst of the howling wind, a figure suddenly emerged, an old man clad in a gray robe. At first glance, it was difficult to discern his age. However, the three celestial masters presiding over the ceremony simultaneously bowed in respect, saying: "We pay our respects to Elder Lu"

He is unwilling to accept it

This time, due to the significantly lower number of elixirs than anticipated, even after excluding all mortal disciples, the remaining quantity was still insufficient. As a result, some young masters and young ladies from immortal cultivation families were also disqualified. Of course, these individuals were originally just filling the ranks, as their internal energy was ranked the lowest among all.

The Immortal Gate rejoices greatly; for such merits, it is only fitting to bestow significant rewards, otherwise, it would dampen the spirits of the various immortal cultivation families

His mind was blank for a long time before he finally let out a hoarse roar

Everyone was astonished, and Qin Yan's cheeks instantly flushed bright red, leaving him frozen in place, as if he had fallen into an ice cave

The Immortal Gate thinks in this manner

Giving others hope, only to go back on your word in the end, is quite excessive. Do you not realize this?

However, Qin Yan felt an immense pain in his heart, as he had endured countless hardships to reach this point today

Among them is the young master of the Ouyang family, whose given name is simply Chun

If one is to blame, it should be directed at this fellow for his own misfortune

Qin Yan's face was filled with resentment and defiance, as well as unwillingness. Should he simply resign himself to fate and from then on live as an ordinary person, no longer aspiring to embark on the path of immortality

He raised his head, and what obstructed his view was the cold roof. In the distance, however, faintly came the sound of a bustling crowd, filled with joyous songs and laughter, celebrating the beautiful scenery and auspicious moments. It was the celestial gate celebrating the newly accepted disciples

Looking back at the future, it feels as if one has been reborn. However, it has actually been less than two hours since the scene that occurred this morning.

The only request from the other party is to open the spirit for the young master of the Ouyang family

One must not be disrespectful

The status of an elder is esteemed; how could you dare to offend it recklessly

Day after day, year after year, it was not easy to finally obtain the qualification for enlightenment. You say that it can be given or not given at will. Indeed, the elixir of enlightenment belongs to the immortal sect, and they owe nothing to oneself. They can choose to give the elixir to whomever they wish, and on the surface, this is correct. However, upon closer reflection, is it really so?

No

... ...

It is infuriating; I have endured hardships for ten years, made countless sacrifices, yet I am only one step away from success

Thus, the only option left was to revoke Qin Yan's qualification for awakening and award the awakening elixir that originally belonged to him to Ouyang Chun

Wuwu ... ...

After all, it was you who made the promise in the first place, that by cultivating the "Seeking Immortal Scripture" to meet the requirements, one would be qualified to attain spiritual awakening

However, the value of a millennium spirit object is different; even for powerful cultivators, it is something that can be encountered but not sought after

The three celestial masters responsible for the spirit summoning ceremony shouted loudly, but the irrational Qin Yan was beyond caring about such matters. His entire being was filled with anger and injustice, and even if it meant being shattered to pieces, he was determined to demand an answer from the other party

This seemingly unremarkable old man is one of the ten inner elders of the Snowfall Sect, holding a position of great authority; even the sect leader treats him with the courtesy reserved for esteemed guests

A mortal bears the appearance of a cultivator, yet is fundamentally akin to an ant

However, the opening elixir is insufficient

... ...

Why do this for ... ... ?

Yet you speak without credibility, this flip-flopping renders all the hardships endured over the past several years, during which countless difficulties were faced, completely in vain

At worst, we can just provide him with some compensation later

Transmit the sect master's decree, revoking Qin Yan's qualification for spiritual awakening, and entrust it to Ouyang Chun as a replacement

What?

Cultivating the "Seeking Immortality Manual" requires enduring the pain of ten thousand ants gnawing at one's body

Everything is very good, yet it has nothing to do with oneself

His eyes revealed a stubborn and resolute expression: "After so many years, enduring countless hardships, I have managed to persevere. Now, although I am faced with a significant challenge, how can I simply say I will give up? There is always a way out for those who do not despair. No matter what, I must embark on the path to immortality!"

The reason ultimately lies in the insufficiency of the elixir. Initially, the reason the immortal sect was willing to grant him one was that they recognized his commendable character. They believed that with his resilient nature and willingness to endure hardship, he was worthy of cultivation and protection

Since it cannot be done, why did you make a promise in the first place

To speak frankly, he has not committed any wrongdoing, yet the sect unjustly stripped him of his qualifications, and there is a reason for this.

Qin Yan struggled desperately, yet it was like an ant trying to shake a tree; in the face of absolute power, even if one exhausts all their strength to preserve their life, it is of no avail

And stay!

Qin Yan is even more so, after all, compared to others, his contributions are far greater. The entire process has been fraught with twists and turns, and now he has finally reached the spirit awakening ceremony. Soon, he will become a true disciple of the immortal sect

I am unaware of the elder's arrival here; what message do you have?

What should be done then

As for Qin Yan, although the Immortal Sect feels that this approach is somewhat inappropriate, what other options do they have?

His mood was extremely agitated, and his gaze towards the opening of the spiritual elixir was filled with intense fervor. However, at that moment, a fierce wind arose, stirring up sand and stones, and the originally clear sky suddenly darkened.

But who would have thought that such a decision would provoke discontent from others

This fellow was originally a spoiled rich kid, yet he was favored excessively within his family. Upon learning that his beloved youngest son had been disqualified from the library, the head of the Ouyang family was both shocked and furious. Of course, he did not dare to reprimand the immortal sect, but that did not mean he would let the matter rest. Thus, this fellow took an unconventional approach and actually offered the Ouyang family's treasured heirloom, a ginseng that was one thousand five hundred years old, to the immortal sect.

Who caused him to encounter a shortage of spiritual elixirs this year

With a flick of his sleeve, without any unnecessary movements, Qin Yan felt as if his entire body was bound by an invisible rope, rendering him completely unable to move

Elder Lü cast a blank glance at him, and deep within his eyes, there seemed to flash a hint of shame, but soon, he returned to his indifferent demeanor: "The teachings of the sect leader are not to be questioned; those unrelated, step back!"

Qin Yan felt a surge of hot blood rising in his heart. Having come this far, he had sacrificed far too much. Now, with just a single word, everything was taken away from him, without even a chance to explain. How could he accept this? Struggling, he wanted to rush forward.

The scenes that unfolded today once again emerge before my eyes

I, I refuse to accept this, why should my qualification be revoked for no reason?

In the face of the young man who had fallen into madness, Elder Lü did not lose his temper; instead, a trace of compassion flickered subtly in his eyes.

On what basis, on what grounds do you deprive me of my qualification to cultivate immortality