Path of Alchemy Mastery
Chapter 188 - 190 Negotiation

Chapter 188: Chapter 190 Negotiation

Just as Mu Can had anticipated, the Immortal Ancient Academy had become the most critical location in the Three Realms, the absolute center, coveted by multiple forces from every corner of the Mortal World.

The major powers of the Demon World, Mortal World, and Immortal World had all gathered their main forces here.

The Immortal World, under the guise of assisting the Mortal World, arrived but received neither clear rejection nor acceptance from the gates of the Immortal Ancient Academy. Thus, the grand army of the Immortal World was now stationed not far from the Academy.

On the other hand, the great army of the Demon Clan was camped in a different location, with the three major powers unexpectedly forming a mutually defensive stance. Other forces of varying sizes, such as Hidden Families and the Monster Beast Clan from Wanling Mountain, also converged here.

It could be said that the ownership of the Immortal Ancient Academy entirely determined the future trajectory of the Mortal World. However, the current situation seemed unfavorable for the Mortal World.

"When do you think Brother Can will arrive?" a fat man asked another chubby fellow.

"Hu Ge, you needn’t worry about Brother Can. Doesn’t he always have others worrying for him? Right now, I just hope he can get here quickly to join us; it’s really too dangerous outside."

"Back when I was with the Mu Family, a single Martial Arts Sect champion could support an entire family. But now, those champions are merely minor soldiers," spoke Mu Hanyu, who followed Xuanyuan Mingkong to the Immortal Ancient Academy. The other chubby person was Mu Can’s loyal little follower, Hu Ding.

"Yeah, who would’ve thought that such a drastic change would happen so suddenly? I’ve always thought the Demon World and the Immortal World were just legends, but now it turns out they’re real. Look at those members of the Demon Clan; they’re really scary looking and powerful, damn it, all these demons deserve to die," Old Hu said with a face full of anger.

"Any invader from the Mortal World is up to no good. In my view, those people from the Immortal World might not have the best intentions either."

"Regardless of their strength, the Mortal World’s current power is not to be underestimated. I never could’ve imagined there were so many experts hidden within the Mortal World. Isn’t the master currently communicating with those Hidden Families? Let’s hope for a good outcome."

"What are you guys chatting about?" Two chubby men were chatting joyfully when a beautiful-looking yet cold-faced woman walked in and asked casually.

It was Bing’er, Mu Can’s junior martial sister and Zhang Baobao’s elder sister.

Upon seeing Bing’er enter, the two chubby men immediately stood up to greet her.

"We were just talking about our brother Mu Can. With the great chaos in the Mortal World, we’ve lost contact and have no idea where he is."

"I’m here precisely for this matter; I have news of him. My brother just contacted me. He said that Mu Can entered Jue Ming Valley and still hasn’t emerged."

"Jue Ming Valley; it seems Brother Can really has gone to find uncle," Old Hu frowned, knowing what kind of place Jue Ming Valley was.

"Don’t worry, Brother Can must be all right," Mu Hanyu also chimed in.

Bing’er nodded, "I’ve never seen my brother admire anyone so much; chances are he’s already on his way here."

"Your brother? Sister Bing’er, you have a younger brother?" Old Hu asked in confusion, having never heard Bing’er mention her sibling.

Indeed, in a sense, Bing’er’s family also belonged to a Hidden Family, just concealed within the Mortal World instead.

Now with the changing winds in the Mortal World, the Zhang Family could no longer remain hidden.

Thus, they bravely revealed themselves to lend their strength to protect the Mortal World.

At this moment, inside the Immortal Ancient Academy’s grand assembly hall, a heated debate was under way.

The argument was over the ownership of the Mortal World.

The Hidden Families, yearning to return to the Mortal World, along with the orthodox forces from the Immortal Valley Academy, were engaged in intense negotiations.

"It’s impossible. We need the places with the most abundant Spiritual Energy," loudly claimed a representative of a Hidden Family.

This was a Peak Martial Venerate, also a representative of a Hidden Family.

The moment his words fell, they prompted the echoes of several other Hidden Families. They all expressed their willingness to assist the Mortal World, on the condition that they receive those areas rich in Spiritual Energy.

"There’s nothing to discuss on this matter. Let me tell you, no one can touch the Immortal Ancient Academy."

The aim of these Hidden Families turned out to be the Immortal Ancient Academy.

"Hidden Families and the Mortal World are interdependent. If you don’t step in and the Demon World overruns the entire Mortal World, not a single person will escape," Xuanyuan Mingkong slammed the table and shouted.

"So what if the Demon World takes over? If you don’t agree, we will choose to cooperate with the Immortal World, help the Immortal World and Mortal World. Then any resisters will all be killed," a sallow-faced old man said coldly.

After so much negotiation, these heart-striking words arguably revealed their true intent.

Xuanyuan Mingkong’s heart sank, suspecting whether these Hidden Families had already started contacting the Immortal World.

If that were the case, things would indeed become troublesome. The Immortal Ancient Academy’s stance towards the Immortal World was ambiguous, neither accepting nor rejecting.

"Alas, if only our strength were sufficient. If the wandering headmasters had all returned, what Immortal World or Demon World would I take notice of? It’s only because the Immortal Valley Academy is not sure of a decisive victory right now that it would consider cooperating with these Hidden Families," Xuanyuan Mingkong sighed inwardly.

"Just that, if you don’t agree to cooperate with us, we will go and cooperate with the Immortal World."

The eight great Hidden Families were unanimously outraged, having come today to fight for their interests, naturally hoping to leverage their strength to gain more capital here.

"Heh, do you really think the Immortal World will choose to cooperate with you? Don’t forget you are also people of the Mortal World, almost all your ancestors once ruled this continent. Now to run off opting to cooperate with the Immortal World, isn’t that forgetting your roots?" a Sect Leader from an orthodox Mortal World Sect spoke out loud.

"Exactly, Old Wang is right, don’t forget your origins, you all stem from the Mortal World, your roots are here. Now with the Mortal World in trouble, yet you dare to exploit the situation, demanding conditions arrogantly. Can you justify this to your ancestors?" An old man with red hair shouted, his tone vibrant, and behind him visions appeared, evidently a Martial Saint.

With the Mortal World facing catastrophe, the experts who had been in recluse within started to emerge once again, speaking out old man who was rumored to have died a thousand years ago but reemerged at this moment to fight for the Mortal World in the Immortal Ancient Academy.