Alchemy Sovereign Against the Heaven
Chapter 151: Shocking News

Chapter 151: Chapter 151: Shocking News

"Elder Ling was looking for me?"

Mo Wangchen was momentarily stunned; Elder Ling would not usually seek him out unless it was related to Pills.

Could it be about the Youth Pill?

Ever since the last Youth Pill was auctioned, it had caused a great sensation, and Mo Wangchen had said he would occasionally refine some to send to the Alchemy Pavilion for auction.

Jun Muqing and Jun Feng exchanged a glance. One from the Wan Family, one from the Liang Family, and now even the Alliance Hierarch of the Alchemist Alliance was on Mo Wangchen’s side.

Such a terrifying influence; not just the Jun Family, even the Royal Family wouldn’t dare to provoke lightly.

It seemed today, taking action against Mo Wangchen was indeed impossible.

But now, between Mo Wangchen and the Jun Family, things had already reached a point of no return. If they allowed him to continue growing like this, in the future...

Suddenly, a glint of coldness flashed in Jun Muqing’s eyes, as if she had thought of something. She stepped forward, eyes narrowing as she gazed at Mo Wangchen, "Since this matter has such extensive consequences, I don’t want to use the Academy’s hand to suppress you, Mo Wangchen. You killed members of the Jun Family, and this matter can’t just be ignored. Do you dare to face me on the Life and Death Platform?!"

"Life and Death Platform?!"

Hearing Jun Muqing’s words, the eyelids of the Great Elder and others in the hall twitched slightly.

Yun Chu Academy never allowed internal strife, but skirmishes between disciples could escalate, and some issues needed resolution.

And the Life and Death Platform was precisely for resolving such matters. Once on the Life and Death Platform, it wasn’t about victory or defeat, only life and death!

This Life and Death Platform was set within the Inner Court and had existed since the founding of Yun Chu Academy, but until now, not many had ascended it.

In the past decade, the Life and Death Platform had only been activated once. That battle was the most spectacular life-and-death duel since the establishment of Yun Chu Academy!

At that time, the old dean stepped down, and the Academy was to appoint a new dean. Two candidates emerged within the Academy, who just happened to be arch-rivals, with neither willing to submit to the other.

Eventually, they took it to the Life and Death Platform!

The victor could inherit the position of dean, while the loser meant death!

Currently, the person seated in the dean’s position at Yun Chu Academy was precisely the one who, in that battle, had slain his rival, and was also Jun Muqing’s mentor!

Mo Wangchen furrowed his brows; Jun Muqing was now at the fifth level of the Spirit Transformation Realm, far superior to him. If he stepped onto the Life and Death Platform and died in battle, no one could trouble Jun Muqing, could they?

It seemed Jun Muqing had truly exhausted every effort to deal with him, Mo Wangchen thought coldly.

"Well? Haven’t you always said that my visiting the Mo Family to annul our engagement was a great humiliation to you? If so, why not fight me on the Life and Death Platform, so we can finally settle our grievances?" Jun Muqing said calmly as she looked at Mo Wangchen.

"Junior Brother Mo..."

Beside Mo Wangchen, Liang Yuqiu slightly furrowed her brows, evidently unwilling to let Mo Wangchen agree.

Because once on the Life and Death Platform, if Jun Muqing wanted to kill Mo Wangchen, it would be a matter within the rules of the Academy by then, even if Elder Ling wanted to help Mo Wangchen, it would probably be powerless.

"Hey! I’ve heard the Life and Death Platform has existed since the founding of the Academy, and I’ve been in the Academy for years without seeing anyone go up there."

"Hehe, now Mo Wangchen is in a tough spot. If he agrees, with his strength, how can he possibly be a match for Senior Sister Jun? But if he refuses, it’s like admitting defeat. From then on, he’d have to avoid Jun Muqing. Isn’t that more humiliating than death for a man? Especially since Jun Muqing once annulled their engagement..."

Outside the hall, many disciples began to discuss, among which Yang Xu’s eyes gleamed with cold light, naturally hoping Mo Wangchen would agree.

Amidst the discussions around him, Mo Wangchen took a deep breath, his eyes calmly resting on Jun Muqing. "I’ll accept the Life and Death Platform, but the duel must be delayed for a month!"

"A month..."

Jun Muqing narrowed her eyes, pondering for a moment, then smirked coldly, "Fine, a month it is. Now, let’s establish the life-and-death pact!"

Unexpectedly, Mo Wangchen agreed. The crowd was full of surprise, not understanding what confidence Mo Wangchen had to accept Jun Muqing’s challenge, knowing that it wouldn’t be an ordinary match, and defeat meant death!

Even with the duel date postponed for a month, the crowd found it hard to understand. Could Mo Wangchen reach Jun Muqing’s cultivation after a month?

Obviously impossible.

After all, Mo Wangchen was currently only at the first level of the Spirit Transformation Realm. How could he reach Jun Muqing’s fifth level of Spirit Transformation in just a month?

Moreover, Jun Muqing wouldn’t be standing still. She was celebrated as the greatest talent under twenty in Yun Country, her talent needless to say, and more importantly, she was the dean’s disciple, having many resources to aid her cultivation that others couldn’t match.

For Mo Wangchen to catch up with her was simply a pipe dream!

Soon, inside the hall, under everyone’s watchful eyes, Mo Wangchen and Jun Muqing established the life-and-death pact, and then an Elder took it out, posting it on the notice board of the Life and Death Platform. This was to proclaim to everyone that the Life and Death Platform was about to be activated!

...

After coming out of the hall, Mo Wangchen returned directly to his residence.

Meanwhile, inside Yun Chu Academy, shocking news was rapidly spreading.

"What? The Life and Death Platform is opening? In a month?"

"Jun Muqing is actually going to fight someone on the Life and Death Platform? Is that true? And who is this Mo Wangchen?"

"I heard he once had a marriage agreement with Jun Muqing but was annulled, and he only recently passed the exam to join the Inner Court."

"Just joined the Inner Court? His strength must be weak then, yet he dares to face Jun Muqing on the Life and Death Platform. Truly reckless!"

"Haha! Being annulled isn’t something to be proud of, no wonder the kid is rash, I admire his courage to face death!"

...

"In a month, are you confident?"

In Mo Wangchen’s courtyard, Zhang Hao had already arrived. Now, he was a strong practitioner at the fourth level of the Spirit Transformation Realm, and with the Dao Artifact Youlong Sword, his swordsmanship had reached a superb level, unrivalled among those of the same realm.

Hearing Zhang Hao’s question, Mo Wangchen smiled, "Fifty percent confident."

"Fifty percent..."

Zhang Hao’s heart trembled. Although he had expected it somewhat, hearing Mo Wangchen say it still left him shocked.

At present, Mo Wangchen was only at the first level of the Spirit Transformation Realm, yet he dared to claim he was fifty percent confident in defeating Jun Muqing after a month. If he didn’t know Mo Wangchen well enough, Zhang Hao would surely think the other was out of his mind.