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Chapter 510: Preparing for Confrontation
Chapter 510: Preparing for Confrontation
December 4th, 2024
Yan You's words caused a shift in the expressions of the others present.
"The White Jade Jadehua Pill is inherently a complex Refinement Technique.
Even without the use of Jade Crafting Techniques, problems can easily arise.
Most Refinement Masters struggle to identify the source of the issue.
But Su Xing is well aware of where caution is required and where he can afford to relax.
His Alchemy prowess has surpassed that of many Grandmasters."
Yan You's words were spoken with utmost seriousness, devoid of any hint of jest.
His praise seemed excessive even to Jiang Zhu, who wondered if he was going too far.
Such high praise seemed excessive.
"Elder Yan, could it not be a matter of good fortune?"
"Impossible. I don't particularly like Su Xing, but the truth is as I've stated. If you'd rather hear lies, I can oblige.
But anyone with a foundation in Alchemy would know I'm not speaking nonsense."
Yan You immediately refuted Jiang Zhu's skepticism without a trace of courtesy.
He didn't like Su Chen, and he wished the skills Su Chen displayed were a sham.
But how could Alchemy be a matter of luck?
"If Elder Jiang Zhu still has doubts, he can delve into the intricacies of the Alchemy Path himself.
Each step in the process is interconnected, and even if one step is perfected by luck, what about the others?
Could he be so fortunate at every turn?
Even with the best of luck, how could his Alchemy techniques be successful if he were to fumble through them?"
Yan You's rapid-fire retorts left even Jiang Zhu speechless.
Meanwhile, Wang Shanlin and Qin Wei couldn't help but interject.
"According to Elder Yan, it seems our Taihe Sect must vie for Su Xiaomei's favor."
"Indeed, I now suspect that in terms of Jade Essence Pill Refinement, he has surpassed even the Elders of Zhu Ming Palace.
Didn't Qi Lou and Liu Li Pavilion claim that Su Xing stole their Jade Essence Pill Refinement Techniques?
It seems plausible now.
After acquiring their Jade Essence Pill Refinement Techniques, Su Xing concealed his Alchemy skills to avoid detection.
Finally, under the guise of Zhu Ming Palace, he revealed his true capabilities.
If we can establish a good relationship with Su Xing, we won't need to curry favor with Zhu Ming Palace for Jade Essence Pills."
Jiang Zhu's expression grew increasingly sour upon hearing this.
He had spoken harshly before, and now to reverse course would be humiliating.
"Elder Jiang, let's consider how we might apologize.
We misjudged him.
Additionally, Elders Wang and Qin, please help us convey our apologies.
Our words were thoughtless and unintended."
Wang Shanlin and Qin Wei nodded in agreement.
The two departed ahead.
Yan You and Jiang Zhu remained in the Alchemy Workshop.
Yan You was gathering the charcoal used by Su Chen during his pill refinement into a basket.
The purpose of these charcoals was unclear, but Yan You's mind was occupied with the image of the White Jade Jadehua Pill.
Unable to access the pill, he intended to meticulously study the charcoal and the cauldron, hoping to find some benefit for Jade Essence Pill Refinement.
This was the limit of what he could do at the moment.
Jiang Zhu seemed to grow more agitated at Yan You's actions.
"Elder Yan, do you truly believe we should apologize to Su Xing?
We are his seniors, and he is a junior.
Moreover, he was once a peripheral disciple at the lowest level in our Taihe Sect. How can we..."
Jiang Zhu stepped forward, moved the charcoal collected by Yan You aside, and demanded an answer.
Yan You seemed unsurprised by the question.
"Does Elder Jiang feel that apologizing would be embarrassing and humiliating?
But let me tell you, if we don't take this step proactively, the Sect will force us to do so.
The Sect Master controls the entire Taihe Sect, and he understands the significance of Jade Essence Pills.
Elders Wang and Qin will surely inform the Sect Master about Su Xing's achievement.
With the value Su Xing has demonstrated, he will be held in even higher regard than before!
Previously, Su Xing was merely a liaison for Zhu Ming Palace.
But now, he has directly showcased his worth.
Consider how the Sect Master valued him before, even agreeing to have Elders Wang and Qin stationed here for two years.
Now that he is even more valuable, how will the Sect Master react?"
Yan You's words left Jiang Zhu momentarily speechless, as he had only considered superficial matters.
"Elder Jiang, I advise you to think things through. You are not just representing yourself, Elder Two is also your brother. If you make a mistake, it might affect you, but it might also affect Elder Two."
Jiang Zhu was shaken by these words. He could bear the humiliation, and even fall from grace, but he couldn't let anything happen to his brother. As the Second Elder of Taihe Sect, as long as his brother was safe, Jiang Zhu could still turn things around, no matter what trouble he got himself into. But if his support crumbled, his life would be over.
"Once you understand, consider how to apologize. Our face doesn't matter now, the most important thing is to convince Su Xing. If he chooses to fight in this conflict with Wulan Mountain Villa, we might have a chance to make our move. Talking about it is not as good as taking action. Wulan Mountain Villa will definitely try to take action against him this time. Protecting him a few times will make up for the previous offenses."
Yan You's thoughts were far more mature than Jiang Zhu's. Without the support of his brother, he wouldn't have been able to enjoy these benefits.
This night, Wang Shanlin, Qin Wei, Yan You, and Jiang Zhu, the four Elders of Taihe Sect, all had a lot on their minds. Their thoughts varied greatly, but they all had a similar understanding of Su Chen.
Seeing Su Chen's capabilities displayed this night, the entire Taihe Sect took him seriously. They didn't want to sever ties with Su Chen, especially since he had made it clear that he would not interfere with their affairs. Compared to before, they might even invest more.
At this very moment, Su Chen was heading towards the border. He leaped over the border defense line and entered the wilderness. The border defense, without Su Chen's presence, was not as stable as before, but it was still manageable. Demonic beings occasionally launched sneak attacks, but they hadn't caused any significant harm.
After crossing the border, Su Chen continued on his way. The sky gradually brightened. Carefully observing the terrain, Su Chen chose a location and began setting up formations in the surrounding area. This would be the site of Su Chen's test. Behind the testing ground was the depths of the wilderness.
In a place like the wilderness, martial artists would find it difficult to hide. If the Transcendent Realm experts from Wulan Mountain Villa wanted to assassinate Su Chen, they would have to hide in the wilderness. Regardless of whether they would do so or not, if they did hide, Su Chen would be able to better determine their positions. Even if he couldn't find them, the demonic beings could. The presence of a Transcendent Realm expert would surely cause the surrounding demonic beings to act abnormally. With his Celestial Destiny as a Demon Hunter, Su Chen could judge the movements of the demonic beings to determine if there were any powerful experts nearby.
In the face of a sneak attack, Su Chen could also escape danger more easily. Turning towards the depths of the wilderness, Su Chen's ability to handle himself in the wild was far superior to those Transcendent Realm experts. Holding the geographical advantage in this area, Su Chen was confident.
In four hours, Su Chen had finished setting up various formations around the testing ground, including the Fortified Array, Thorn Array, Illusionary Array, and Spike Array. These formations were arranged in a specific pattern, serving as one of Su Chen's life-saving measures. Since he could discern the pattern of the formations, it would be easy for him to avoid them when leaving. However, the experts from Wulan Mountain Villa might not be able to bypass the formations if they attempted a sneak attack.
With the advantage of geography secured, the next considerations were heavenly timing and human harmony. Su Chen didn't need to worry about the latter. As a citizen of Zhou Kingdom and a disciple of Heaven's Pivot City, Wulan Mountain Villa's actions were already disrespectful to Zhou Kingdom. The martial artists from Wulan Mountain Villa had traveled through numerous cities, leaving an impression of arrogance among the people of Zhou Kingdom, further fueling Su Chen's enmity towards them.
Furthermore, Sun Xuerong had led her team to Zhou Kingdom, publicly declaring her intention to have a fair contest with Su Chen. With so many witnesses to this contest, any other actions they took would only embarrass themselves. Su Chen had learned that many forces from Jin State had sent representatives to observe how this matter would conclude. Wulan Mountain Villa's actions might very well cause unrest in Zhou Kingdom, which would impact Jin State as a whole.
This was the backyard of Jin State, with Zhou Kingdom and several smaller nations nearby.
The Wulan Mountain Manor had gone too far, causing chaos in the Zhou Kingdom.
Other smaller nations would also harbor ambitions.
This time, there was also an intention to supervise.
If the Wulan Mountain Manor wanted to come with an army to demand an explanation, then so be it.
If they were up to something else, then the various powers of the Jin State would have to take collective action.
With so many people and forces focusing their attention here, the Wulan Mountain Manor's every move would be under scrutiny.
In Su Chen's eyes, this was the advantage of human harmony.
Finally, the heavenly timing was on his side, and Su Chen had made up his mind.
Once he was ready, he would immediately spread the news.
He would not give the Wulan Mountain Manor time to prepare a response.
He decided to hold the competition the next day, after noon.
Starting at late morning the next day, he would begin spreading the related news.
There was only one morning to spread the message.
The Wulan Mountain Manor might have other means, and even with just one morning, they might not have enough time to respond.
Su Chen would only give them one morning, and if they didn't show up in the afternoon, he would leave.
Heavenly timing, geographical advantage, and human harmony.
This time, Su Chen intended to take advantage of all three favorable conditions, not only to protect himself but also to better achieve his goals.
He would show the younger generation of the Wulan Mountain Manor his true strength and give them the anxiety and worry they deserved.
The Tian Gang City Sect.
The disciples of the Wulan Mountain Manor had been wandering around the area during their free time, and whenever they saw something that didn't align with their understanding, they would gossip and criticize.
For the people of Jin State, this sense of superiority was normal.
Coming from a powerful nation, such emotions were understandable.
However, the young people of the Wulan Mountain Manor liked to openly display these emotions in front of others.
This behavior had caused some resentment among the citizens of the Great Zhou Kingdom.
In the afternoon, at noon, Su Chen finished his preparations and left the front line of Tian Gang City. After walking about ten li, he reached the competition venue.
He carefully inspected the surroundings, ensuring that everything was set up as planned.
There were no oversights in the placement of various details.
To help himself deal with potential troubles, Su Chen had also created a mechanical passage.
While the mechanical passage might not be very useful in escaping from a Transcendent Realm expert, Su Chen intended to use it to confuse his opponents.
The complexity of the mechanical passage would make it difficult for enemies to track him.
It wasn't until dusk that Su Chen returned to Tian Gang City.
In his hand, he held a handwritten letter, ready to be sent.
The content of the letter was a challenge to the Wulan Mountain Manor, including the location and other details.
Next, he needed to spread the related news.
Su Chen had also figured out how to disseminate the information.
At this moment in the restaurant, Duan Qinglang's brows were tightly knit.
Since yesterday afternoon, he and Su Chen had split up to gather information.
Duan Qinglang, with his limited abilities, had managed to gather some news.
He had planned to wait for Su Chen's return to showcase his capabilities and assert his leadership skills.
He wanted to establish his authority and bring Su Chen under his command.
But now, as dusk approached, Su Chen had not returned.
Duan Qinglang sat on the first floor of the restaurant, ordering some small dishes, but he couldn't relax and kept frowning as he ate.
His grand plan seemed to encounter trouble right from the start.
As he ate, he waited for Su Chen.
Duan Qinglang even suspected that Su Chen might have run into serious trouble.
The situation in Tian Gang City was extremely complex, with various powers gathering there.
One had to be cautious, or they might easily offend those with higher status.
The fact that Su Chen hadn't returned for so long likely meant he had provoked someone powerful.
Just as he was thinking this, a figure appeared and sat down right in front of him.
Seeing Su Chen, Duan Qinglang was startled.
Once he regained his composure, Duan Qinglang glared at Su Chen reproachfully.
"Is Tian Gang City so big that you could get lost while gathering information?"
Su Chen ignored Duan Qinglang's words and went straight to the point.
"This time, I believe I've obtained some very important and valuable information."
Before Su Chen could finish his sentence, Duan Qinglang burst into laughter.
"When you first enter this path, you always have this misconception.
You think that any piece of information you gather will make you rich.
But unfortunately, most of the time, it's just wishful thinking."
(End of Chapter)
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