Fortunately, in just an instant, Tianxie Ziyin had already left Yang Che's body and returned to the Void Illusion Magic Stone Space.
"No, your Cultivation is too weak. If I possess your body, you won't even be able to hold on for a moment."
Tianxie Ziyin said with a mix of disdain and helplessness.
Yang Che was also startled, breaking out in a cold sweat.
He felt as if he had almost completely 'shattered' in that brief moment.
Fortunately, Tianxie Ziyin left his body in time.
"Forget it. Go to Qing Jian Sect. Come back here after you successfully establish your Foundation."
As Tianxie Ziyin spoke, she directly walked into the Tongyou Medicine Garden and sat down cross-legged beside the spirit eye sapling.
Yang Che shot out of the river, stepping on his Dunjxing Shuo. This time, without any delay, he returned directly to Qing Jian Sect.
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Sword Gate Hall.
Zheng Yang, the elegant Middle Stage Foundation Establishment Stage manager, finally felt a great weight lift from his heart when he saw Yang Che return safely.
A few days prior, after the Nine Peaks probationary Disciples finished their training in the Mist Hidden Sea Inner Sea and he learned about Yang Che from Senior Brother Zeng Yang, Zheng Yang had been uneasy.
Yang Che was personally led by him to Sword Four Peak.
If Yang Che were truly confirmed as a Disciple who fled Wulong Valley to avoid punishment, not only would his Master, Sima Chaoqun, the Hall Master of Sword Gate Hall, not spare him, but Peak Lord Zhang of Sword Four Peak might even directly flay him alive.
Fortunately, there was no danger, and Yang Che returned safely, which meant that this Disciple's identity was clear.
"Junior Martial Uncle Zheng, I have not failed in my mission."
As Yang Che spoke, he took out five thousand-year-old Spirit Medicine and placed them on the table beside Zheng Yang.
Zheng Yang was stunned.
After inspecting them, he immediately showed extreme surprise.
"You brat, you really managed to get five thousand-year-old Spirit Medicine!"
In Zheng Yang's surprised tone, there was even more warmth towards Yang Che.
Yang Che naturally felt the change in Junior Martial Uncle Zheng Yang's tone when speaking to him. After a slight pause, he quietly showed a hint of a smile.
Then he cupped his hands and bowed, "Junior Martial Uncle Zheng, shouldn't it be time to give this Disciple two Foundation Establishment Pills?"
"Oh, right, right. You have passed the assessment, and you should indeed receive two Foundation Establishment Pills."
Zheng Yang's attention had been entirely on these five thousand-year-old Spiritual Plant, and he had momentarily forgotten about the Foundation Establishment Pills.
After Yang Che reminded him, Zheng Yang quickly took out two Foundation Establishment Pills and handed them to Yang Che.
"Junior Martial Uncle, if there's nothing else, this Disciple will return to Sword Four Peak."
Yang Che put away the Foundation Establishment Pills, cupped his hands, and excused himself.
As he turned, he saw a pair of young men and women suddenly walk into the hall, and they were both acquaintances.
The man had handsome features, a tall build, and was a bit chubby.
Yang Che recognized at a glance that this handsome big fatty was Senior Brother Wei Yuhang.
And the beautiful woman next to Senior Brother Wei was actually the female Disciple among the male and female Disciples who went to the Pinglu Peak mine to investigate the deaths of Xu Yong and Zhao Ji.
Yang Che vaguely remembered that this woman seemed to be named Jian Li.
And that male Disciple was naturally Jiang Wu, who had already been eliminated by Yang Che.
Jiang Wu's Storage Pouch was currently thrown into the Void Illusion Magic Stone Space, and Yang Che hadn't had time to open it yet.
"Senior Brother Wei, Senior Sister Jian."
Yang Che greeted them.
Wei Yuhang smiled at Yang Che and said, "Junior Brother Yang is back. Congratulations, congratulations."
Yang Che cupped his hands and smiled.
Jian Li, however, was greatly startled and at the same time showed extreme doubt on her face.
In fact, in her heart, just like Jiang Wu before, she subtly began to suspect Yang Che.
When she first met Yang Che, he was merely at the third or fourth layer of Qi Refining Stage, but in such a short time, Yang Che had actually reached the twelfth layer of Qi Refining Stage?
This was simply too unbelievable.
What did Yang Che rely on to advance his Cultivation so quickly?
Yang Che took in Jian Li's expression, sneered inwardly, and then, without changing his expression, bid them farewell and left.
Leaving the Sword Gate Hall, Yang Che stepped onto his Dunjxing Shuo and flew directly towards Sword Four Peak.
From afar, even before landing on the wide Azure Stone Plaza in front of Sword Four Peak's main hall, Yang Che noticed that the plaza was crowded with many Disciples.
Back then, Sword Four Peak had no one but the Old Man, the Old Ancestor.
Soon, he understood.
Most of these people were likely Disciples from outer Peaks who wanted to challenge him, or probationary Disciples who failed to pass the Nine Peaks training assessment.
Yang Che was now eager to start refining Foundation Establishment Pills and then attempt Foundation Establishment.
At this moment, he had no mind to deal with these people, so after landing, he headed straight for the main hall.
"It's Senior Brother Yang Che, it's him."
"Senior Brother Yang Che is back."
"Senior Brother Yang Che, please wait."
Seeing Yang Che heading straight for the main hall, the Disciples burst into an uproar, shouting after him.
Upon entering the main hall, Yang Che saw no sign of Peak Lord Zhang, but the next moment, his eyes blurred, and Peak Lord Zhang had already appeared in the main hall.
He had the hair of a crane and the face of a child, with an immortal-like demeanor.
Peak Lord Zhang still had the golden wine gourd hanging from his waist.
Dressed in a gray and white long robe, with no beard on his face, he looked very clean and dashing.
"Disciple Yang Che greets Old Ancestor."
Yang Che cupped his hands and bowed.
"Hmm, not bad. Your Cultivation has not only recovered but has also advanced to the Peak of the twelfth layer of Qi Refining Stage."
Peak Lord Zhang's expression was calm. He looked deeply at Yang Che, then lightly waved his hand.
A golden token floated in front of Yang Che.
"This is the token for my Four Peaks' Chief Disciple. From now on, you are the Chief Disciple of Sword Four Peak, which means you are the Head Disciple. Although you are the Chief, my Sword Four Peak has no one else besides me, this Old Man, so you don't have a Master. From now on, I will directly instruct you as an Old Ancestor. Only when you successfully form your Core will you become my official Disciple."
Yang Che nodded.
He reached out and took the token, examined it carefully, and then put it into his Storage Pouch.
In fact, after Yang Che obtained the 'void illusion demon stone' and received guidance from Tianxie Ziyin, he had considered leaving Qing Jian Sect directly.
However, thinking about how he had taken the immortal sword from Sword Four Peak, and also becoming the first official Disciple of Sword Four Peak in a hundred years, and the immense Cultivation resources he could enjoy, Yang Che ultimately decided to stay in Qing Jian Sect to establish his Foundation and Cultivate for a period before deciding further.
Deep down, Yang Che naturally preferred to act alone.
Looking outside the main hall, Peak Lord Zhang continued, "Go, first deal with these Disciples outside who wish to challenge you. This is also a rule passed down by the Sect. Since you have become the Chief Disciple of Sword Four Peak, challenges are naturally unavoidable."
"Yes, Old Ancestor."
Yang Che responded and was about to walk towards the plaza outside the hall.
"Remember, since you are already at the Peak of the twelfth layer of Qi Refining Stage, you must defeat all Qi Refining Stage Disciples who come to challenge you with an overwhelming posture. If you can do that, you can choose any of the Cultivation treasure lands of Sword Four Peak as your Immortal Cave for the future."
Peak Lord Zhang's expression had always been calm, but after saying these words, there was an almost imperceptible expectation in his eyes.
Yang Che paused at his words, and his eyes suddenly lit up.
Yang Che had long heard of the Cultivation treasure lands of Sword Four Peak.
Whether it was 'Spring Rain Flat' or 'Red Ripple Lake', or even 'Ice Leaf Island'.
They were all very famous blessed lands in Qing Jian Sect.
This Chief Disciple, the treatment is indeed good.
Encouraged, Yang Che immediately strode out of the main hall and onto the Azure Stone Plaza.
"To defeat them with an overwhelming posture?"
Yang Che looked at the Disciples before him, his expression serious, and he quickly pondered in his mind.
Perhaps this was the Old Man, the Old Ancestor, wanting to see his true combat strength?
At this moment, Peak Lord Zhang's ethereal voice suddenly resounded across the plaza.
He officially announced that Yang Che had become the Chief Disciple of Sword Four Peak.
A tall male youth at the Peak of the twelfth layer of Qi Refining Stage immediately pushed through the crowd and stood opposite Yang Che.
The Tall Youth said with a stern expression, "Guo Du, Disciple of Outer Peak Pinglu Peak, challenges Senior Brother Yang."
"It's Senior Brother Guo Du. Senior Brother Guo Du's strength among the outer Peak Disciples has consistently ranked in the top five."
"I heard that Senior Brother Guo Du specially purchased a top-grade Magical Artifact this time, so his strength might have already entered the top three."
"In that case, Senior Brother Guo Du has a great chance in this challenge."
The crowd buzzed with discussion.
Yang Che's expression remained very calm. He slowly said to Guo Du, "Junior Brother Guo, you make your move."
Seeing that Yang Che did not take out any Magical Artifact, Guo Du thought Yang Che was looking down on him and couldn't help but feel a little angry.
For Guo Du, this was a challenge he absolutely could not lose.
Taking out an Elementary High-grade defensive spirit talisman, Guo Du activated it to form a green light shield protecting him, and then a green long spear appeared in his hand.