Chapter 1368 - 1368: Deep Waters Here

"I will not stay at the Ice Palace forever, but I will often return."

Gong Qing is undoubtedly one of our own, and in Brother Cheng's mind, her status is equal to the disciples of the Feixian Sect.

Naturally, he wouldn't just go by name and then neglect it.

If something truly happens at the Ice Palace in the future, he will treat it as he would any incident at the Feixian Sect.

Beihe and Jin Pi, among other Emperor Pill Masters, all breathed a sigh of relief.

"In that case, we might as well have a nominal presence at the Ice Palace."

Anyway, the Ice Palace joining the Red Cloud consciousness doesn't cause any harm to them.

"Indeed, we may have the opportunity to come back and visit in the future."

"This is Elder Jiang's sect, hence it is also ours. We will try our best to help in the future."

Upon hearing this, most members of the Ice Palace plunged into a state of ecstasy.

Previously unaware, they now know that Taiheng, Tian Lin, and Beihe are all Eighth-Grade Imperial Alchemists.

While Liuyuan, Jin Pi, Zhengxu, and the dozen or so Seventh-Grade Emperor Alchemists are famous top figures in the Alchemy Realm. Usually, let alone associate, they couldn't even meet them.

These high-tier Emperor Alchemists, akin to walking treasures, have now collectively joined the Ice Palace, sharing the same sect with us?

The whole Ice Palace felt like they were dreaming, especially the 'newcomers'.

Joining here, not only are Daoist Saints providing cover, but there is also a group of Grandmasters escorting?

Although the masters will soon return to the Celestial Pill Department.

However, they just mentioned that Ice Palace's people will help as much as possible.

That means, in the future, when there's alchemy material, they won't have to beg and plead, make connections or get extorted.

Instead, they can have their own people assist in alchemy!

Where else could they find such a good deal?

Except for the few racial groups who cannot use Pills, everyone else couldn't help but cheer.

"That's great!"

"It's unexpected that Elders Tian Lin and Taiheng are both Eighth-Grade Imperial Alchemists!"

"It's truly an honor and privilege!"

They were extremely grateful to have joined here.

Each felt like they had won the jackpot.

"Hahaha, turns out our Ice Palace is so unique."

"This is like forming an alliance with the Celestial Pill Department, which sect has such a privilege?"

"An alliance? This clearly means we've become one family, doesn't it?"

"Yes, the Immortal Officials of the Celestial Pill Department are our elders at the Ice Palace, we're the same family now!"

Seeing the cheering crowd around, Lin Jing and Lan Miao, among others, also felt sincere joy.

They are not from the Human Race, and most Pills are ineffective for them.

But the wish for a stronger Ice Palace has always been their aspiration.

Looking at Lord Jiang's forever handsome figure, their hearts filled with complex emotions.

All of this was brought by him.

Who could have thought not only would he repel Mo Yuan Valley, but also miraculously bring back fifty thousand people, even with the identity of the Celestial Pill Department's Chief?

Suddenly, they remembered Gong Qing's words — his willingness to be the Supreme Palace Master is the Ice Palace's honor.

And their curiosity about Brother Cheng only increased to the extreme.

What has this person actually done?

On the surface, he doesn't resemble a top expert nor an Alchemy Grandmaster, yet he always fits in everywhere.

The Great Sects, which once felt wasting emotions, now couldn't sit still.

Elder Yuan Guang Daoist Saint maintained a high-end strong demeanor on the seat originally.

Upon hearing that the Celestial Pill Department collectively joined the Ice Palace, he almost jumped up.

"Dear Grandmasters, what is the meaning of this?"

"How could you join the Ice Palace?"

In his view, this matter was utterly absurd and outrageous.

The reason they have always been respectful and friendly toward the Celestial Pill Department is to foster good relations, hoping someday these Grandmasters might help refine a furnace of Pills for them.

As for inviting these masters to join their sect?

They never dared to hope for such a thing, as it was fundamentally impossible.

Despite these masters showing amiable smiles now, that's because of Jiang Cheng.

Outside, they are quite proud, even invitations to host them depend on their moods.

"If you were to join, you should join our Ten Directions Alliance!"

With him speaking up, others couldn't hold it either.

"Grandmasters, our Yunyue Temple is much stronger than the Ice Palace, warmly welcomes your joining, you can have whatever treatment you desire!"

"Join the Celestial Flame Sect, the Sect Master is yours!"

"Join our Divine Mountain Family, from then Grandmasters are the clan leaders of our family..."

Pfft!

Brother Cheng almost spewed out a mouthful of water.

Is this necessary?

"Thank you all for your kind offer."

Tian Lin and Beihe Taiheng smiled and waved.

"Our joining the Ice Palace isn't because it has strong power."

"It's just because our Elder Jiang resides here."

"Besides that, we have no intention of joining any other force."

Their words then blocked the notions of sects present to snatch people on the spot.

But Elder Yuan Guang Daoist Saint immediately had a brilliant idea.

"How about you Ice Palace collectively join our Ten Directions Alliance."

"I assure you, the treatment of the Ice Palace will be far better than now."

"Moreover, no one dares to offend from then on!"

Upon hearing this, the leaders of Yunyue Temple, Celestial Flame Sect, Divine Mountain Family, and other great powers expressed regret.

Why didn't they think of this genius idea?

If Ice Palace joins their sect, then all the Pill Masters of the Celestial Pill Department automatically become part of them?

Simultaneously acquiring a batch of experts out of thin air.

Although Brother Cheng doesn't like managing affairs, this matter is too big, Gong Qing still had to communicate and seek Jiang Cheng's opinion.

Brother Cheng's response was just five words.

"He's dreaming in folly."

Upon hearing this, Gong Qing felt assured.

The sect that was hard to nurture, turning into someone else's wedding dress, she actually didn't want.

And besides Lord Jiang, she wasn't willing to be under anyone else's thumb.

"Thank you for Elder Yuan Guang's kind offer, but our Ice Palace values freedom, and I heard your entry requires Soul Link..."

After all, she's the Palace Master, her words are still very tactful.

It's not that we're being impolite, but indeed not suitable.

However, as soon as she finished speaking, Elder Yuan Guang Daoist Saint immediately announced.

"Your Ice Palace can be an exception, all joining the Ten Directions Alliance via Yi Lian method."

"I give you freedom."

"How about it, now you have no reason to refuse, do you?"

As long as they can have those Emperor Alchemists join, what is Yi Lian worth?

After all, the Ten Directions Alliance values the help of masters, not the Ice Palace's combat power that much.

Gong Qing, feeling helpless, could only refuse again.

"We at the Ice Palace are doing quite well now, and have no intention to join other sects..."

"Doing quite well?"

Yuan Guang Daoist Saint interrupted her coldly.

"Can this fifty thousand people of yours truly be doing well?"

"Are you aware of how deep the waters of Yunmi Dao run?"

"We regard the masters highly, naturally won't target your Ice Palace, but others wouldn't be the same, like that Ye Ling."

The Ye Ling side is composed of a dozen special racial groups, including the Nether Race, Undead Race, Blood Race, Demon Race, Dark Race...

These groups mostly can't use Pills, and Emperor Alchemists cannot make them apprehensive.

"Your Ice Palace's sudden rise, they won't allow it."

"At that time, what will you use to resist?"