Martial Master

The news of Zhang Ying and the other four crossing the tribulation quickly spread throughout the Alchemy Pavilion, causing a great uproar.

The entire Alchemy Pavilion was in shock.

How was this possible? Not long ago, Zhang Ying and his companions were only at the peak of Martial Emperor, and after being detained for such a short time, they all broke through to the Martial God realm. This was simply... unheard of.

It's known that breaking through from Martial Emperor to Martial God is incredibly difficult. Even for some geniuses, it usually takes years.

But Zhang Ying and the others? They achieved it in just over a month, breaking through to the Martial God realm simultaneously.

Rumors spread like wildfire within the Alchemy Pavilion, with some even speculating that Situ Zhen stole many treasures from the Alchemy Pavilion to help Zhang Ying and the others increase their cultivation.

Naturally, this news attracted the attention of the enforcement department of the Alchemy Pavilion, but after investigation, they found it to be completely unfounded.

As the news spread, even the current Pavilion Master, who was in seclusion, was alerted and learned of the situation.

The very next day, an order was issued by the current Pavilion Master, absolving Zhang Ying and the other four of their crimes in the Heavenly Prison, and granting them the position of elders.

The news caused a sensation in the Alchemy Pavilion. Do not underestimate the position of an elder here; it is the headquarters of the Alchemy Pavilion, and the position of an elder is extremely valuable.

In the Alchemy Pavilion, those who become elders are top alchemy masters or those who excel in both martial arts and alchemy. Even a mid-level Martial God might not qualify as an elder and could only become a protector.

Yet Zhang Ying and the other four were directly granted the title of elder, signifying their high status within the Alchemy Pavilion. Even in the Martial Domain, they are considered significant figures.

Their promotion was incredibly rapid.

However, thinking of Zhang Ying and their ages, everyone fell silent.

They are only in their twenties, with even the oldest, Yu Wenfeng, just over thirty. The top prodigies in the Alchemy Pavilion are Ouyang Nana and Ye Mo, the Holy Son and Holy Daughter.

In terms of age, they have no advantage over Zhang Ying and the others. Yet even they are only at the half-step peak of Martial God. Does this mean that in martial arts talent, Zhang Ying and the other four surpass even the Holy Son and Holy Daughter of the Alchemy Pavilion?

With such talent, if they continue to develop, the Alchemy Pavilion could have five powerful Martial God experts in the next hundred years. Once a martial artist breaks through to the late Martial God, they become a true powerhouse, often able to command a region.

In this regard, Zhang Ying and the others being appointed as elders seems understandable. The crisis that loomed over them was easily resolved.

"Damn it!"

In one of the Alchemy Pavilion's palaces, the deputy Pavilion Master Wen Chang was furious, smashing a sandalwood table into splinters.

"How exactly did those five break through to Martial God? Do you have any clues?" Wen Chang coldly questioned Tian Feng, the Medicine Emperor, who was kneeling in front of him, roaring in anger.

"Deputy Pavilion Master, I tried to investigate, but they were always controlled by Situ Zhen and others, so..." Tian Feng stammered.

"Useless! What's the use of you?"

Wen Chang slapped Tian Feng to the ground, making him bleed from his nose and mouth, but Tian Feng didn't dare to wipe it.

"It seems this time, we'll have to let them go." Wen Chang said coldly, but this meant that the task given to him by Piao Miao Palace would be difficult to complete.

"Deputy Pavilion Master, why not leave this to me? I will find a way to frame them again." Tian Feng gritted his teeth.

Wen Chang squinted his eyes and said coldly, "No need. Now that Situ Zhen is alert, it won't be as easy as before to frame them. One wrong move, and we might be exposed too. Currently, Piao Miao Palace and the Xuanyuan Empire are in conflict. We should remain low-key and await orders from Lord Shangguan."