The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron
Chapter 1140 - Chapter 1140 Chapter 1139 Recommend Fang Lin

Chapter 1140: Chapter 1139: Recommend Fang Lin? Chapter 1140: Chapter 1139: Recommend Fang Lin? The Pill Alliance has been expanding its influence in the Seven Seas, which is common knowledge, and in recent years, they have achieved notable success, establishing firm roots there.

However, the forces in the Seven Seas have always resisted the expansion of the Pill Alliance, particularly the Taoist Sect, one of the three sects, which also possesses its own established Pill Refining force, and hence their rejection of the Pill Alliance is especially strong.

Therefore, even though the Pill Alliance’s growth in the Seven Seas has been swift, it has always faced immense pressure at the same time.

Not long ago, Tianlan Elder, one of the Eight Great Elders, personally rushed to the Seven Seas to oversee the Pill Alliance operations there.

With the presence of Tianlan Elder, it was as if the Pill Alliance had a stabilizing anchor, preventing the Taoist Sect from applying too much pressure on the alliance.

Then, four hall masters close to Tianlan Elder were dispatched to the Seven Seas as the elder’s assistants, further stabilizing the situation for the Pill Alliance in the Seven Seas.

But recently, news from the Seven Seas suggests that the three sects’ suppression of the Pill Alliance has become increasingly severe. It appears that with the looming war between the Seven Seas and the Nine Countries, the three sects fear that the Pill Alliance might stir up trouble on their turf, and so they want to drive the Pill Alliance out of the Seven Seas before hostilities commence.

Under these circumstances, even with Tianlan Elder in charge, the situation for the Pill Alliance in the Seven Seas is extremely grave and hinders further development.

In light of this, Tianlan Elder has sought help from the Nine Countries Pill Alliance, hoping to send additional manpower to help her stabilize the situation for the Pill Alliance in the Seven Seas.

“Tianlan Elder has already made it clear that reinforcements must head to the Seven Seas within a month, so we must decide promptly who will be going there,” Elder Tianhong said, all the while observing the changes in everyone’s expressions.

Everyone present understood that going to the Seven Seas Pill Alliance was a thankless task, and nobody wished to go there to suffer.

But it was a decision made among the elders, and surely some of them would have to go to support Tianlan Elder in the Seven Seas. Once selected, it would be compulsory, with no room for refusal.

Thus, many people looked worried, fearing they might be one of the unlucky candidates.

Once in the Seven Seas, getting back could be an indefinite matter, and in the event of an accident, one’s life could be at stake.

“Tianlan Elder has nominated a few people who are obliged to go, and I will select several others to accompany them,” Elder Tianhong announced, reading out several names.

The individuals whose names were called looked visibly distressed but dared not show it too openly, instead bottling up their frustration.

These individuals were all high-ranking members of the Pill Alliance, two of whom had previously interacted with Fang Lin and were both notable for their strengths and abilities.

It was no surprise that Tianlan Elder had chosen them, as any one of them was capable of holding their own.

“Now, does anyone among you volunteer to go to the Seven Seas?” Elder Tianhong asked as he surveyed the crowd.

The room fell deathly quiet, with no one speaking up or volunteering, creating an awkward atmosphere.

Elder Tianhong was not surprised; a tough assignment like heading to the Seven Seas was hardly appealing, and it would be truly strange if anyone were willing to go.

As Elder Tianhong had not really expected anyone to volunteer, he began to name names himself.

He selected more than twenty individuals, all from the upper echelons of the Pill Alliance, as well as a few from the Alchemy Tao aristocratic families who held important positions within the alliance.

The more than twenty individuals all sported helpless expressions, wondering how they could be so unlucky, to actually be chosen?

Honestly, they were all completely reluctant to go to the Seven Seas, but it was an order from the Elders, truly difficult to refuse.

“Reporting to the Elders, I will soon enter seclusion for cultivation, could somebody else go in my place?” an older member of an Alchemy Tao family asked cautiously.

“Oh, then you can relinquish your duties,” Elder Tianhong said indifferently, not even glancing at the elder.

The elder nearly spat out blood, his whole being upset. Was he about to be stripped of his duties just like that? Wasn’t this a bit too much?

But the elder was not without savvy; he very much understood that if he truly did not go to the Seven Seas, his current status and identity within the Pill Alliance, everything, would be lost.

This was Elder Tianhong giving him a choice: go, and everything stays the same, there might even be an opportunity for promotion.

If not, then get lost, with nothing more to be said.

“This old one obeys the command! This old one obeys the command! I will certainly dedicate myself to the work for Tianlan Elder in the Seven Seas!” the elder said repeatedly, not daring to have any other thoughts or ideas.

The other named individuals also became compliant. What else could they do? Now that Elder Tianhong had spoken in such terms, if they dared not to go, that would mean all the years of toil within the Pill Alliance would have gone down the drain.

Moreover, even if one goes to the Seven Seas, it does not necessarily mean something bad will happen. As long as one is careful and cautious, returning alive should not be a problem.

“Elder, I feel that this kind of training opportunity should let more of the young people join,” just then, a high-ranking member of the Pill Alliance stood and spoke to Elder Tianhong.

Seeing this person speak, many thought of something and glanced at Fang Lin.

Fang Lin remained calm, as if he did not hear what that person was saying at all.

“Oh? Do you have someone to recommend?” Elder Tianhong asked.

The person nodded, “Among the young in our Pill Alliance today, none shine brighter than Lord Fang Fang Lin. I believe that such a great opportunity naturally should also be bestowed upon Lord Fang, allowing him to experience the hardships of the Seven Seas.”

Many scoffed in their hearts, who didn’t know that you were a subordinate of Elder Tiangang, saying such things here if not to have Fang Lin also sent to the Seven Seas.

Going to the Seven Seas, one not only faces numerous unknown dangers but also means leaving the core of power in the Pill Alliance, potentially rendering Fang Lin’s hard-won achievements in the recent period null and void.

This move was vicious indeed, and also quite ingenious.

If Fang Lin were truly designated by Elder Tianhong to go to the Seven Seas, then only Elder Tiankui intervening could keep Fang Lin behind.

But by doing so, Elder Tiankui’s reputation would also suffer–others have to go to the Seven Seas, why should your disciple be exempt? Could it be that your disciple is more precious than the others?

Elder Tianhong looked at Fang Lin and asked, “Fang Lin, do you wish to go to the Seven Seas?”

Standing up, Fang Lin responded calmly, “Replying to the Elder, although I am indeed very keen to witness the Seven Seas, my hands are tied. The battle for the Talent of the Nine Countries is about to commence at any moment, and I must participate. It would be better to give this opportunity to somebody else. I think this person who just spoke is quite suitable, clearly a capable and shrewd individual. If the Elder assigns him to go, great things are assuredly achievable.”

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