Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World
Chapter 387 - 226: Cheng Kong’s Invitation, The Host Outshines the Guest

Chapter 387: Chapter 226: Cheng Kong’s Invitation, The Host Outshines the Guest

After the entrance examination, Master Cheng Kong directly sought out Zheng Fa.

"I wish to invite the Jiushan Sect to rejoin the Hundred Immortals Alliance, what does Sect Leader Zheng think?"

He was not one to beat around the bush, and directly stated his intention as soon as he spoke.

"..."

Zheng Fa suddenly realized; he had been wondering why Master Cheng Kong deliberately chose to hold the Hundred Immortals Conference in the Jiushan Realm, and now he understood a bit of the other party’s purpose.

He looked at Tongming Master standing beside Master Cheng Kong, noting his usual expression, which indicated he had long been aware of this matter.

Zheng Fa did not speak, and the two took his silence as a sign of his reluctance.

"If you are worried about the mixed quality of the Hundred Immortals Alliance, Tongming has already rectified it, and with me, you can rest assured," said Master Cheng Kong.

Tongming Master gave him a glance, feeling strange in his heart—such words coming from Master Cheng Kong’s mouth seemed too patient, so patient that it made him want to cry.

Zheng Fa could no longer remain silent and cupped his hands in salute, saying, "Master, my Jiushan Sect is now struggling to preserve itself and is truly unable to confront the Great Freedom Demon Sect anymore."

"What you say is not entirely true. You control the Jiushan Realm and have two Divinity Transformation cultivators; there is no need to be so modest," Master Cheng Kong said with a smile.

Zheng Fa, of course, understood that he was referring to himself and Sister Zhang.

"Does Master not know the true depth of these two Divinity Transformations?"

Seeing his reaction, Master Cheng Kong was speechless. Zheng Fa, seemingly not more than twenty years old, why was he like this?

Not arrogant at all, instead so timid... Truly the perfect candidate to be the Hierarch of the Hundred Immortals Alliance!

"Tongming and I have discussed this matter, and if you return to the Hundred Immortals Alliance, Tongming is willing to yield the position of Hierarch to you,"

Zheng Fa was wide-eyed in surprise.

This was truly beyond his expectations.

He looked towards Tongming Master, whose face was complicated, clearly not entirely willing.

But when facing Zheng Fa’s gaze, Tongming Master still slowly nodded, acknowledging Master Cheng Kong’s words.

Zheng Fa looked at Master Cheng Kong again, knowing that his bringing Tongming Master here was to assure him...

Frankly speaking, the sincerity was indeed significant.

No matter how precarious the situation of the Hundred Immortals Alliance was against the Great Freedom Demon Sect, it was still a colossal entity compared to the current Jiushan Sect.

Not to mention, just the disciples of the Hundred Immortals Alliance that came to the Jiushan Realm totaled around a hundred Golden Core cultivators, almost ten times the number in the Jiushan Sect—and these were the creme de la creme of the Golden Cores in the Hundred Immortals Alliance.

At the Nascent Soul level, the Hundred Immortals Alliance had dozens of members.

Plus, there was Tongming Master, a Divinity Transformation cultivator.

If Zheng Fa were to take control of the Hundred Immortals Alliance and even have Jiushan Sect become the master of the Alliance, it would be like a snake swallowing an elephant.

This situation, if not for Master Cheng Kong’s background in the Supreme Dao, would likely be rejected by everyone— even if Tongming Master was willing to step down, the various major sects within the Hundred Immortals Alliance might not agree.

After saying this, Master Cheng Kong just looked at Zheng Fa with a smile.

The people behind Zheng Fa, like Master Pang, caught each other’s eyes in a stupefied gaze.

"I..." Zheng Fa was about to speak but was interrupted by Master Cheng Kong.

"I came to the Jiushan Sect precisely for you," he said.

"For me?"

"Among the Xuanwei Five Sects, my Supreme Dao has always been inclusive and does not consider one’s origin. With your exceptional talent, formidable Golden Core, and Innate Divine Ability, if you were to return to the Hundred Immortals Alliance, you would become part of my Supreme Dao, which would be like adding wings to a tiger," Master Cheng Kong continued.

Zheng Fa listened quietly, his curiosity about the Xuanwei Five Sects growing.

"Take Tongming, for instance; he was originally a Loose Cultivator with extraordinary talent, valued by my senior brother, and was taught our Immortal Law,"

Tongming Master nodded at the side, seemingly confirming his words.

"It’s a pity he placed too much value on the Hundred Immortals Alliance... hindering his cultivation, he could only be considered an external successor of our Supreme Dao, not qualifying for the True Inheritance."

"I suggested that he let you have this position of Alliance Hierarch also in hopes that he would set aside this obsession,"

"You do not need to feel that I am pressuring him," he added.

Tongming Master suddenly turned his head, looking at Master Cheng Kong.

He was filled with doubt and surprise; Master Cheng Kong had previously only expressed his high regard for Zheng Fa and had not revealed this intention before.

The words now were truly astonishing to him.

Master Cheng Kong glanced at him and said, "If you do not agree, then you’d be obstinate, and I naturally wouldn’t bother to engage further with you."

Tongming Master realized all of a sudden that Master Cheng Kong had put him subtly to the test.

Understanding this, he felt indescribable gratitude towards Master Cheng Kong, bowing sincerely, his heart filled with silent thanks.

When he looked at Zheng Fa again, the conflicted expression in his eyes had completely dissipated, and he said with a smile, "Should anyone in the Hundred Immortals Alliance be dissatisfied, I will handle it myself."

Zheng Fa glanced at Master Cheng Kong; in just a few sentences, the man not only resolved Tongming Master’s dilemma but also made Tongming Master willingly assure him in front of Zheng Fa, further dispelling his doubts.

Neat, clean, and beautifully handled work.

And the scale was immense—the vast power of the Hundred Immortals Alliance was, in his eyes, nothing but a tool to test Tongming Master while conveniently wooing himself.

Thinking back to how the Hundred Immortals Alliance once styled itself as the so-called sixth in Xuanwei...

They seemed so ignorant.

From this, it was clear that the Supreme Dao was even more extraordinary.

Indeed, from the meaning of Master Cheng Kong’s words, the position of Hierarch of the Hundred Immortals Alliance was far inferior to the True Inheritance of Supreme Dao.

But...

"Thank you for the honor, Master..." Zheng Fa was silent for a long moment before finally speaking.

...

Watching Master Cheng Kong and his companion leave, Master Pang standing behind was still dazed; he asked Sister Zhang, "Did Zheng Fa refuse?"

Sister Zhang nodded.

Master Pang’s face looked as if he was dreaming, murmuring, "Put in front of a hundred Nascent Souls, ninety-nine would agree..."