Path of Alchemy Mastery
Chapter 202 - 204: All Trash

Chapter 202: Chapter 204: All Trash

Everyone who saw Yao Wenbing trailing behind Mu Can like a lackey felt that their brains weren’t quite functioning.

The transcendent status of the Hidden Family, and the fact that the most outstanding young member of the Yao Family had become a follower of Mu Can, was something no one wanted to believe. Yet, looking at the huge vortex still swirling in the sky, everyone found it hard to calm their hearts.

"In places without rich Spiritual Energy, we, the eight major families, will not make a move."

"The eight families share the same enemies. We will either assist the Mortal World or switch allegiance to the Immortal World. You better give us a satisfactory answer."

"Yes, with the current situation, you don’t have a choice, there’s no room for you to choose."

When Xuanyuan Mingkong returned to the negotiation, the agreement was still not achieved, and they were still endlessly arguing about territorial issues.

"Do you think you can take the Mortal World for granted?" Xuanyuan Mingkong frowned, his voice filled with displeasure.

Are these people insane? Even from the current situation, the strength of the eight families is a part of the Mortal World that must be contended for. However, their actual significance to the Mortal World is far less than they imagine.

Xuanyuan Mingkong was aware of the secrets hidden under the Immortal Ancient Academy. If the Academy were to face problems, a plethora of unimaginably strong individuals would appear because, should the Academy fail, the things sealed beneath would emerge. Thus, Xuanyuan Mingkong was certain that if the situation becomes irredeemable, those ancient beings hidden in the Mortal World for many years would emerge one by one.

"So what if we do? We’ve got you cornered. Even if the Immortal Ancient Academy won’t help us, you’ll have to give us Wanling Mountain Range," said a middle-aged man with red hair arrogantly.

"Oh? The Wanling Mountain Range is considered the ancestral land of the Demon Beasts of the Mortal World. Are you sure you can handle it?" Xuanyuan Mingkong looked at the red-haired middle-aged man with a smirk, aware that besides the four major Demon Beast families outside, there resided an ancient monster deep within the Wanling Mountain Range, who might just consider it his own territory.

If the eight major Hidden Families really intend to reach for the Wanling Mountain Range, it could mean fewer families left among them.

"Whether we can handle it or not is none of your business. Has anyone from Wanling Mountain Range arrived yet? Tell them to come out," the red-haired middle-aged man shouted arrogantly, his interest in the Wanling Mountain Range stemmed from its abundant Spiritual Energy and the famous Spirit Energy storm within the Mortal World.

Speaking of this, Xuanyuan Mingkong couldn’t help but think of Mu Can, his most beloved disciple, who still had the Myriad Spirit Death Order issued jointly by several Demon Clan Leaders of Wanling Mountain Range on his head, with the reward being a spot in the midst of the Spiritual Energy storm.

"Of course, they have arrived. Please, bring in the representative from Wanling Mountain Range," Xuanyuan Mingkong responded to the words of the red-haired middle-aged man and called out.

The Mortal World had undergone great changes, and representatives from almost all forces had come to the Immortal Ancient Academy, including Wanling Mountain Range. Since the four ancient ancestors of the Wanling Mountain could not leave, a middle-aged man surnamed Yang, who also sported a goatee and was the original owner of the Wanling City Treasure Pavilion, a Demon Beast goat with strength at the Peak Martial Venerate, arrived.

"Who in the Immortal Ancient Academy wants to see me?" Mr. Yang was led into the academy and showed great respect towards Xuanyuan Mingkong.

Previously, the extraordinary status of the Immortal Ancient Academy was primarily due to its role in cultivating a large number of talents for the Mortal World. Now, it held an unparalleled position mainly because, amidst the drastic changes in the Mortal World, Immortal Ancient Academy possessed the strongest force, with countless experts having studied here and almost all having returned.

"It’s them, they want the Wanling Mountain Range." Xuanyuan Mingkong casually pointed at the representatives of the eight Hidden Families and said nonchalantly.

The representative of Wanling Mountain Range, upon arriving at the Immortal Ancient Academy, first conveyed a message from the old monster hidden within the mountains.

"The seal must not be broken; we will intervene if necessary."

When Xuanyuan Mingkong received this message, even with his composure, he was stunned for a few minutes. If he wasn’t mistaken, that old monster’s age was almost ten thousand years old. He never expected the being to be still alive; during these ten millennia, the headmasters of Immortal Ancient Academy had changed several times, yet that being was still very much alive.

It turns out there’s such a Great Power hidden in the Mortal World, which gave Xuanyuan Mingkong some reassurance.

Thus, at this moment, calling Mr. Yang over didn’t have any ulterior motives; it was merely to show the Hidden Families the strength of the Mortal World.

"Oh? Just with these scraps?" Mr. Yang’s true form was a herbivore Demon Goat, inherently mild-mannered, but upon hearing the demands of the eight Hidden Families, he couldn’t suppress his anger and scoffed.

Had Mr. Yang not known about the Great Power concealed within Wanling Mountain Range, he might have had to endure their disdain without a way to retaliate, as Wanling Mountain Range’s strength was indeed inferior to the Hidden Families; facing the manifest four major forces and four elders, they were no match. But with a Great Power backing him, Mr. Yang was confident.

"Who did you call trash?" The people from the Hidden Families had never been subjected to such an insult and immediately glared at Mr. Yang, ready to attack at a moment’s notice.

"Don’t misunderstand, I wasn’t talking about you. What I meant was, everyone here present is trash," Mr. Yang said with a slight smile to the members of the Hidden Families.

"You’re seeking death, I’m going to slaughter and roast you," the crowd from the Hidden Families instantly exploded with rage and wanted to attack right then, but seeing Xuanyuan Mingkong’s calm demeanor, they held back.

"What’s the commotion outside, it’s so noisy?" Xuanyuan Mingkong’s expression changed as he heard the chaotic noise outside; could it be an invasion by the Demon Clan?

"Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, a huge vortex suddenly appeared in the sky above, causing quite the stir," an instructor from the Immortal Ancient Academy responded upon hearing the question.

"A vortex? Where exactly?" Xuanyuan Mingkong was relieved; the Demon Clan wouldn’t dare attack the Immortal Ancient Academy so soon. The Big Formation outside was enough to vex the enemy, not to mention the watchful eyes of the Immortal World.

"It’s, above the arena set up by disciples of the eight Hidden Families." The teacher from the Immortal Ancient Academy glanced at the people from the Hidden Families and said.

"Haha, could it be some mischief caused by the young people of the Hidden Families? These children really are disobedient," upon hearing it was at an arena set up by their own clan’s people, representatives of the Hidden Families began to chide, yet pride was clearly audible in their tone.

"Oh? I would like to see that. If he’s a talented youth, I might just recruit him into the Immortal Ancient Academy," Xuanyuan Mingkong said.

The members of the Hidden Families suddenly felt as though their punches hit a tuft of cotton, uncomfortable.

"It just so happens that I also want to spar with the representatives here, so no one thinks Wanling Mountain lacks people," Mr. Yang said. With the Treasure bestowed by the old monster, he wasn’t afraid of anyone from the Hidden Families.