Wanxiang Tower is closed for business today.

Chen Sheng has reserved the entire venue.

Today, he is hosting a grand banquet to celebrate his advancement to the Upper Realm and to consolidate and expand his network...

Over the years,

Chen Sheng has served as the chief master of the Alchemy Alliance, with numerous attendees to his lectures, including Loose Cultivators, family cultivators, sect disciples...

He holds the identity of a Tier One Top Level Alchemist, and the connections he has made are countless!

Nowadays, the number of people coming to congratulate him is overwhelming.

From the lower-level alchemists of the Alchemy Alliance, various stewards and attendants of sects in the Immortal City, to the rotating elders of the sect and patriarchs from various Foundation Establishment families...

It's truly a gathering of guests like clouds, with Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators filling the seats.

Chen Sheng, with a beaming smile, mingled among the most important private rooms, entertaining the distinguished guests.

In the square in front of the building, He Ping'an, the chief disciple, arrived early, with Zhang Li following by his side.

Behind them were thirty-six young alchemists from the Alchemy Alliance. This group, having attended lectures for years, counted as "informal disciples of Chen Sheng."

At this moment, all the disciples, under the direction and arrangement of Wu Lingshuang, were busy serving as attendants, welcoming guests, and performing other tasks.

"Steward Lin of the Alchemy Alliance has arrived!"

"Elder Zhao of the Talisman Pavilion has arrived!"

The announcement echoed continuously.

The disciples led the way, accepted invitation cards, and served tea, their gestures respectful yet unable to conceal their excitement. Many of them came from humble backgrounds and had never seen so many Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators.

"Zhang Li, the patriarch of the Qingyuan Zhang Clan has arrived. Take some people to the Celestial Unity Hall."

"Okay, Master."

"Ping'an, go see off Elder Zhou of the Array Alliance."

"Understood, teacher."

Wu Lingshuang, along with a few sisters, sat in the central hall, issuing orders. Holding a jade scroll and command talisman, they cataloged the plethora of congratulatory gifts, each transaction recorded and stored.

Truly a direct descendant of the Wu Clan, she displayed the bearing of a senior wife with outstanding housekeeping skills, orchestrating like a military strategist.

Under her organization, the banquet proceeded in an orderly fashion, every detail meticulously managed.

...

In a corner.

A few young disciples, having just completed a round of guiding tasks, seized the opportunity with no new guests arriving, taking a few quick breaths beside a pillar.

"How many Foundation Establishment Elders showed up today?" a round-faced youth asked in a low voice, unable to suppress his astonishment.

"Heavens, I didn't dare to count!"

Another tall and thin young man counted on his fingers, speaking with absolute certainty:

"Over a hundred, I've greeted four, and one patriarch of a Mid-stage Foundation Establishment family."

"Too many, the elders from each hall stationed by the Upper Sect in the Immortal City, the Alchemy Alliance, the Artifact Alliance, the Array Alliance..."

The round-faced youth ran his hands through his hair, expressing heartfelt admiration:

"Completely uncountable!"

"Most are patriarchs and elders from various Cultivation Families, even those long estranged came together, what a spectacle!"

A youth with a scholarly air, who had been silent, murmured:

"Master Chen's influence is immense, I never realized it when he was on the podium."

"Only at this banquet did I grasp that Master Chen is undoubtedly a first-rate figure in the Immortal City."

The youth had previously only esteemed Master Chen for his fine lectures, but now the scene vividly conveyed its significance!

A short-haired youth nodded vigorously, eyes filled with admiration for Chen Sheng:

"Isn't that obvious? I even saw the Grand Elder of the Chen Clan, who was amiable to Master Chen."

Upon hearing this, the listeners were once again startled, their eyes filled with evident reverence.

The Chen Clan's prominence in the Immortal City is renowned, holding a special status.

During the early development of Fenghua Immortal City, the first 'Garrison City Lord' was the Fake Pill Ancestor of the Chen Clan, guarding for a century.

The Chen family followed the development, establishment, and prosperity of Fenghua Immortal City, earning its place as the foremost noble family.

Throughout these years,

Despite rumors of the Chen Ancestor nearing demise, until confirmed, the Chen family remains 'The First Family of Fenghua' and the 'Core Formation Immortal Race.'

Several young ones sighed in marvel:

"If I could achieve what Master Chen has, my life wouldn't be in vain."

"Hah, you're dreaming!"

"I'd be satisfied reaching a tenth of it."

"Why don't you become a High Grade Alchemist first?"

At these words, the youth replied proudly:

"With Master Chen's guidance, and my decent talent, a High Grade Alchemist is well within reach."

"Keep dreaming!"

The group continued teasing each other and boasting...

Soon after.

Zhang Li, clad in a light blue magic robe, spotted a few of them and approached with a playful reprimand, waving them along:

"What are you lot doing here, quickly, go and welcome guests, Elder Sun from Fire Cloud Valley has arrived."

At seeing Zhang Li, the group scattered like sparrows, scrambling towards the main entrance.

"Yes, Brother Zhang!"

"I'm on my way!"

Watching their retreating backs, Zhang Li chuckled lightly, his mustache bristling:

"So youthful!"

...

Celestial Unity Hall.

Agarwood as dragon coiling pillar, spiritual mist filling the air.

The seats were entirely occupied by Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

Even those harboring mutual grudges glared at each other, snorting coldly but refraining from interaction due to the current setting.

At this moment, Chen Sheng was exchanging pleasantries with an elder in a Pine Crane Robe.

This was the Grand Elder, Chen Yuanqin, of the Chen Clan. He recounted a previous misunderstanding and expressed his apology:

"Previously, a younger member of the clan behaved brazenly, offending the chief. Here are some spirit stones as a token of my apology."

Chen Yuanqin pushed forward a storage pouch containing ten thousand Lower Grade Spirit Stones.

Better to resolve grudges than deepen them!

Since Chen Sheng hadn't suffered any loss, he casually accepted the storage pouch with a laugh, letting the matter slide:

"Elder Yuan Qin is too polite, such trivial matters are not worth mentioning."

Observing Chen Sheng's demeanor.

Chen Yuanqin immediately gave a friendly smile, like a gentle breeze, internally lamenting the clan's toxic atmosphere, internal power struggles at every branch.

To push away such a person was truly like pigs and dogs, hurting the clan's heart. Unfortunately, unless strong personalities emerged, it was impossible to reverse this common ailment of great clans. Even as the Grand Elder of the Chen Clan, he was helpless.

Chen Yuanqin did not mention the topic of returning to the clan at all. He believed that a person of this caliber would leave again in disgust if he returned, so it was better not to bring it up!

He spoke earnestly:

"The chief's Alchemy Dao is profound, and his physique is like a dragon. He will surely be a cornerstone of Qinghua in the future. Our Chen Clan seeks nothing but a favorable relationship."

As he spoke, Chen Yuanqin used secret messaging to convey some hidden information within the Qinghua Sect to Chen Sheng.

"Elder Xu of the Artifact Hall is not on good terms with the Array Hall, Vice Hall Master Li of the Pill Hall will rotate to the Northern Wilderness in three months..."

"These pieces of information might be useful to the chief."

Upon hearing this, Chen Sheng understood, memorizing these messages. For a cultivator rooted in the sect, such information is significant.

Chen Sheng raised his glass in mutual respect:

"Elder Yuan Qin's generosity is appreciated by Chen."

"Should you ever need alchemy, just ask."

Chen Yuanqin spoke with deep meaning:

"I hope the chief can establish himself firmly within the sect, as after all, one can't write 'Chen' twice."

Chen Sheng responded with a light smile, making no objection.

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