Path of Alchemy Mastery-Chapter 251 - 252: Sword Venerate’s Arrogance

Mu Can had no idea that during his tribulation, what kinds of turmoil had been stirred up in the Mortal World, nor did he know that both the Immortal World and Demon World had already started a series of actions targeting him.

"Let’s go." After listening to Wang Cai’s description of the Dragon Clan in the Supreme Interface, Mu Can lost the excitement he had felt after his breakthrough. He knew that his current strength might be passable in the Mortal World, but once he reached the Supreme Interface, it would count for nothing.

"Only through hard work can I control my own destiny. I must become stronger, I must rise to the Supreme Interface. Just wait, one day I will make it there," Mu Can silently vowed to himself, his longing for the Supreme Interface growing whether from the intelligence he had gathered or from what he learned through Wang Cai.

Mu Can had originally planned to return directly to Immortal Ancient City, but realizing that all cultivators there were watching this place, he could only turn and fly away into the distance, hoping to wait for the situation to calm down before returning.

"We were just casually strolling, and happened to come here upon noticing someone undergoing Heavenly Tribulation, so we came to watch," said the leading Immortal Venerable.

If it were outside, the strength of those from the Mortal World would not even catch their attention, but in front of Immortal Ancient City, the people from the Immortal World dare not act recklessly.

It was hard to imagine that these Immortal Venerables, who were dominant figures in the Immortal World, were restraining their temperaments in front of Immortal Ancient City. They knew that a huge secret was hidden in the Mortal World, very likely beneath the Big Formation of Immortal Ancient City.

"If that’s the case, the tribulation has now concluded. Everyone, please leave," Xuanyuan Mingkong directly issued an eviction order.

Without guessing, it was clear that these people did not have good intentions. Heavenly Tribulations, though common in the Immortal World, were rarely as intense as the one just witnessed.

"Dissatisfied as Xuanyuan, the headmaster says, we wish to meet this tribulation survivor. This young friend here shares a profound connection with my lineage, and thus we specifically came to meet," the Immortal Venerable lied so convincingly, it was on an Immortal Venerable level.

Xuanyuan Mingkong sneered inwardly. If he couldn’t confirm that the one who had undergone tribulation was Mu Can, he might have been fooled by the Immortal Venerable’s earnest appearance, but now, he didn’t believe a single punctuation of the Immortal Venerable’s words.

"Is that so? Then all you Immortal Venerables, please come into the city for a heart-to-heart talk," Xuanyuan Mingkong said, though sneering inside, his face beamed with a brilliant smile, as if greeting old friends.

"Yes, all of you have traveled far, so please come into the city for a chat, and let us extend our hosts’ courtesies," Ge Lao timely stepped forward to agree.

The several Immortal Venerables exchanged glances, all showing hesitation in their eyes. They had demons in their hearts, and therefore did not have the courage to enter Immortal Ancient City.

"Let’s not enter the city. If it’s convenient, we just want to meet this tribulation survivor. Once we can confirm one thing, we’ll leave," said the leading Immortal Venerable, who obviously hesitated to enter Immortal Ancient City, as that would be handing his life over to others. The older they get, the more they fear death, and he would not dare risk his own life.

"Please feel free to proceed on your own. We also cannot identify who the tribulation survivor is. The Heavenly Tribulation obscured divination, and we only saw a silhouette, unable to confirm who it really was."

While Xuanyuan Mingkong could not reveal to them that it was Mu Can who underwent tribulation, Mu Can, although now at the Martial Saint level and capable of self-preservation even against an Immortal Venerable, would be unable to face a group of Immortal Venerables plotting against him deliberately with his current power.

At this moment, concealing the truth was the best protection for Mu Can.

Not only these Immortal Venerables are fox-like, Xuanyuan Mingkong himself is the fox among foxes.

"That’s right. We are also investigating who caused such a commotion with their tribulation. Once there is news, you all just wait for our notification. If it’s convenient then, maybe we can meet."

Xuanyuan Mingkong looked at Ge Lao with admiration. This old fellow always knew when to cooperate with him.

At that time, among the Immortal Venerables, one who appeared relatively younger whispered a few words into the ear of the leader.

"So Sword Venerate is here too, long time no see. Why not come out for a talk?"

The leading Immortal Venerable smiled and looked at the Longsword-carrying Sword Venerate.

He had not recognized this bearer of the Longsword as the renowned Sword Venerate of the Immortal World, nor had he ever imagined that Sword Venerate would mingle with those from the Mortal World.

"Hehe! Who would have thought that after hiding away in the Immortal World for hundreds of years, you could still recognize me," Sword Venerate realized he didn’t recognize these few Immortal Venerables, seeing that the Immortal World had changed significantly, uncovering several hidden old monsters.

"The name of Sword Venerate, we heard of even during our secluded cultivation. Seeing it today, truly extraordinary."

Most of today’s Immortal Venerable Level powerhouses present were those who had once sequestered themselves deep within the Immortal World, with the time spent in closed-door cultivation far exceeding the time spent wandering outside.

"Since when were there so many Immortal Venerables in the Immortal World?" Sword Venerate was a bit confused, perhaps it was really because of the collapse of the Immortal World that many hidden powerhouses have emerged and come to the Mortal World.

"I have a question, though I’m not sure if it should be asked," the Immortal Venerable looked at Sword Venerate and inquired.

"Speak freely," Sword Venerate showed a smile only in front of Mu Can, and during the rest of the time, no matter who he faced, he would always wear an expression as cold as ice.

"Since you are a person of the Immortal World, why are you with the cultivators from the Mortal World?" the Immortal Venerable asked, although the Immortal World has not made its stance clear towards the Mortal World, once unable to get what they want from the latter, a war between them is inevitable.

"What do you mean by that?" Xuanyuan Mingkong’s face showed displeasure, as Sword Venerate had already been regarded as one of their own, and such provocations were intolerable.

"Vice Headmaster Xuanyuan, please don’t be angry. Now the Immortal and Mortal Worlds have the Demon World as a common enemy, we are friends rather than foes. My question was merely out of curiosity towards Sword Venerate, as rumors say Sword Venerate is too proud to associate with anyone. I wonder what reasons brought you here," the Immortal Venerable showed a hint of apology, but there was no real sincerity in it. fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓

"What does it matter to you where I am?" Sword Venerate looked at the group with slanted eyes, his pride as Sword Venerate was indeed not unfounded.