Path of Alchemy Mastery
Chapter 189 - 191: Arriving at the Immortal Ancient Academy

Chapter 189: Chapter 191: Arriving at the Immortal Ancient Academy

The representatives of the eight great Hidden Families, after hearing the remarks from these few individuals, although a hint of embarrassment flashed across their faces, these sly old foxes would hardly take these words to heart.

"Even if we all originally came from the Mortal World, that is a thing of the past. Now, if you can’t offer us satisfactory compensation, we will not help you." The speaker was an elder of a Hidden Family, a Basic Level Martial Saint in strength, and could be considered as a main combat force.

Upon hearing his shameless words, the people of the Mortal World were instantly angered. Even if you forget your roots, can you not be shameless?

The crowd began to argue again, the conference hall turned chaotic like a pot of porridge. A group that would usually be considered prestigious figures were now quarreling like children.

"Enough, stop talking." Xuanyuan Mingkong, as the Vice Dean of Immortal Ancient Academy, was attending this negotiation on behalf of the Academy.

Hearing him speak, everyone quieted down, looking eagerly at him, wanting to hear his solution.

"First of all, I must tell you that the Immortal Ancient Academy must remain intact. Now that both the Demon World and Immortal World are collapsing, the Mortal World is the last sanctuary. We can still reconcile with the Immortal World, but the Demon World must be eradicated—on this mater, I hope everyone agrees. Even if the eight great Hidden Families have left the Mortal World for a long time, your roots are still here. Therefore, we must form an alliance no matter what. As for the demand for a place rich in Spiritual Energy, that is negotiable. However, apart from the people of the academy, there will be no changes here at the Immortal Ancient Academy," Xuanyuan Mingkong declared. In fact, he felt indignant. If not for the fact that the successive Deans of the academy had not returned, the Immortal Ancient Academy would not have compromised with them.

Unfortunately, the world doesn’t work on ifs.

"Why should we listen to you? Who can you represent?" A younger-looking individual from a Hidden Family challenged.

"I am the Vice Dean of Immortal Ancient Academy, my name is Xuanyuan Mingkong." Xuanyuan Mingkong introduced himself.

Upon this name being mentioned, the representatives of the eight great Hidden Families began to discuss amongst themselves.

"So that’s Xuanyuan Mingkong, the once-in-a-millennium genius from the legends."

"Is he the one who single-handedly killed the Demon Lord? Rumors say that with just an ordinary iron sword, he defeated a Demon Lord who illegally crossed into the Mortal World."

"So it’s him, no wonder he speaks with such authority, he indeed has the qualification to represent the Immortal Ancient Academy."

A man’s reputation is like a tree’s shadow; Xuanyuan Mingkong’s renown was earned through his own genuine efforts. Thus, when his name was revealed, the arrogance that the representatives of the Hidden Families had dissipated considerably.

"This old man advises you all, the choices you make now will affect the future of your families—that is why you must be cautious. Even cooperating with the people from the Immortal World, akin to seeking skin from a tiger, will not lead to any good outcomes," he said.

After speaking, Xuanyuan Mingkong turned and left the conference hall. In his heart, he found relying on these Hidden Families for help to be unreliable.

But now, with the absence of the Dean of Immortal Ancient Academy, he indeed had no better alternatives.

As he left the conference hall, the people who had quieted down began arguing again, turning the room back into chaos.

Xuanyuan Mingkong, hearing the disarray behind him, shook his head helplessly. The Mortal World was now facing the risk of extinction, and yet these people still had the leisure to bicker incessantly, truly unaware of how these individuals managed to cultivate to their current state.

...

With the warship, Mu Can’s speed was beyond his imagination; a journey that should take a month was completed in just three days. He had already reached the region familiar to him, which is only a few hundred miles away from the academy.

"Daddy, there’s a terrifying presence over there," Benben said in a soft voice, the tone filled with trepidation.

The perception abilities of a Sproutling were incredibly strong. Mu Can also felt the dreadful pressure coming from that direction; he knew the Demon Clan was stationed there.

"Let’s hurry on, we’ll head to the Immortal Ancient Academy first," proposed Mu Can.

He also sensed the earth-shaking pressure from that direction, a force completely alien to the Mortal World. He knew a formidable Demon army must have been stationed there for who knows how long.

Only by taking down the Immortal Ancient Academy could they summon the Demon Saint here. Once they manage to summon the Demon Saint before them, the entire Mortal World would surely fall, and even the Immortal World, without the Immortal Saint’s descent, would have no strength left to fight back.

Seeing the familiar surroundings of the academy, almost four years since his last visit, Mu Can returned here, and now, he was a fully-fledged Martial Venerate.

"Who goes there? Stop!" Surprisingly, Mu Can encountered a patrol squad from the Demon Clan. Without any hesitation, he controlled the Round Qi Cannon on the warship and blasted those Demon Clan members into complete ashes.

The warship then transformed into a streak of light and flew toward the Immortal Maiden Academy.

"What happened? What’s going on?" Zhang Fan, upon hearing the Qi Cannon blast, immediately rushed out of the cabin.

The sound of the cannon had startled everyone on the ship out of their wits; those who had been behaving unusually well during the trip, not playing any tricks on Mu Can, were rather satisfied with their behavior, hoping they could leave.

After handing back the Jade Scroll, which controlled the warship, Zhang Fan said, "Stay here. We’re going into the Immortal Ancient Academy. As for yourselves, be wise. However, if I learn that you’ve done anything to harm the Mortal World, no matter where I am, I’ll kill you."

"Hehe, betrayal means death," the mad old man looked at the uneasy faces of Zhang Fan and the others, grinning as he spoke.

Along the way, Zhang Fan’s group had been on edge, constantly afraid that Mu Can would change his mind and kill them. Only upon arrival did they begin to relax, it seemed Mu Can was indeed letting them off the hook.

"Mu Can, you too be careful. This place is where the tempest gathers, unlike the outside world. Most of the powerful ones from the Demon World are here, as well as people from the Immortal World—I sense their ambitious designs. Be careful," Zhang Fan said, after some thought, cautiously advising Mu Can.

Through their journey together, he found Mu Can to be a very reasonable person.

Honestly speaking, had the roles been reversed, he definitely would not have let go of himself so easily.

Mu Can waved his hand dismissively. "Alright, you all should go too."

Then, leading Mu Can and the lunatic elder, they headed towards the immense gates of the Immortal Ancient Academy.

The Immortal Ancient Academy, in name, was an academy but more resembled a city. Students lived and learned in this city-like environment. It could be said that here gathered most of the elites of the Mortal World. Over the years, the Immortal Ancient Academy has cultivated countless skilled warriors.