Path of Alchemy Mastery
Chapter 230 - 231: Not Leaving, Staying to Drink?

Chapter 230: Chapter 231: Not Leaving, Staying to Drink?

"Ridiculous, does he really think Array can be learned by just anyone? Donghuang has delved into the study of arrays for over a decade, just barely managing to gain entry-level understanding."

It just so happened that the speaker, Mu Can, actually recognized him. He was a vice principal of the academy who was very close to Donghuang and had always favored Donghuang in Mu Can’s previous conflicts with him.

"Oh? Are you implying that it’s genius for Donghuang to be merely entering the gate after more than a decade?"

Mu Can raised an eyebrow and retorted.

You old fellow, you’ve been unkind to me just now, I saved you all, and yet you still target me like this.

Mu Can originally planned to write down this book, and when the Reincarnation Pearl’s Third Layer opens next month, he would delve into the study of arrays, as from this incident, it was clear that arrays far surpass the Alchemy Technique in terms of aid in combat.

"What kind of attitude is this? Just admit that Donghuang is stronger than you!"

Vice Principal Ouyang’s face darkened, and within his expectations, upon hearing his words, Mu Can should have immediately admitted his mistake and stopped talking, but now Mu Can even dared to talk back.

"What’s Donghuang? Just garbage. If he was in front of me now, I wouldn’t need to say much, one move would be enough."

No sense in a half-hearted relationship, even if you are a vice principal, what can you do, just a minor protector behind Donghuang.

Besides, Donghuang has long been on the must-kill list for Mu Can, from the time when he sent someone to the Mu Family to kill him, this hatred had already become irreconcilable. If it weren’t for the chaos in the Mortal World, the first thing Mu Can would do now would be to find Donghuang and crush him to death.

"You? Do you know who you are talking to? Are you seeking death?" Vice Principal Ouyang retorted sharply.

You little thing, you’re trying to turn the world upside down. Just dare to say one more word, and I’ll charge you with the crime of defying your mentor, with so many people here, I want to see how Xuanyuan Mingkong would manage this situation.

Vice Principal Ouyang was indeed one of Donghuang’s staunch supporters, even involved in past incidents.

"Do you know who you are talking to?" Mu Can stood proudly, having already eliminated three Demon Lords; if Vice Principal Ouyang really didn’t know when to retreat, Mu Can wouldn’t mind teaching him a lesson first.

"You mean to say, Vice Principal Ouyang, that you’re using your power to suppress others like this?"

"For a student who disrespects his elders like you, I’m already showing mercy beyond the law by not suppressing you on the spot."

Vice Principal Ouyang was, after all, the head of a branch, and had never been defied like this before, his eyes brimming with fierce light, wishing he could strike down Mu Can right there.

"Heh, Vice Principal Ouyang, you’re quite skilled at framing people, aren’t you? Doesn’t everyone know you’re one of Donghuang’s backers in the academy? Do I need to lay all these words out in the open?"

Feeling the murderous intent in Vice Principal Ouyang’s eyes, a cold smirk appeared on Mu Can’s face.

If you really dare to lay a hand on me, I really wouldn’t mind compromising with that greedy dog Wang Cai for once and killing you.

Hearing Mu Can’s words, Vice Principal Ouyang’s face turned red with anger; in terms of power, Mu Can might not be his match without external aid, but in terms of verbal confrontation, Vice Principal Ouyang was no match for Mu Can.

"You impudent youth, sharp-tongued, it seems today I must clean house for Immortal Ancient Academy."

In a fit of rage, Vice Principal Ouyang raised his hand to strike.

"Stop!"

Three voices spoke at once.

At this time, the person who spoke must have been someone close to Mu Can. Xuanyuan Vice-Principal originally wanted to see how his apprentice could infuriate Ouyang into reacting, so he didn’t intervene. But now seeing Ouyang acting regardless of his status and wanting to make a move, he immediately spoke up to scold him.

Another voice was that of the Sword Venerate. Entrusted by Purple Cloud to protect Mu Can, and also hoping to gain some Sword Intent surpassing the Three Realms from Mu Can, he certainly wouldn’t allow even the slightest harm to come to Mu Can.

The third person who spoke surprised Mu Can, it turned out to be the usually calm Mr. Ge.

Hearing three people scolding him at once made Vice-Principal Ouyang also slightly startled. He expected Xuanyuan Mingkong to speak up, but what about these two other people joining in the commotion? Was it really that amusing?

Xuanyuan Mingkong was known for his integrity, and Vice-Principal Ouyang didn’t mind offending him, but the other two were definitely not people he could afford to offend.

Mr. Ge, a strong competitor for the position of the academy president in those years, obviously had a significant status in the Immortal Ancient Academy, and the other was the Immortal Venerable of Immortal World, with terrifying power. Now, both of them stood behind Mu Can.

Vice-Principal Ouyang suddenly felt a trace of chill in the air, deeply regretting his impulsiveness; why had he pushed things to this extent?

It seemed as though time had frozen, with Vice-Principal Ouyang’s hand awkwardly suspended in mid-air, neither able to strike nor to withdraw it.

He could sense that if he dared make a move, both Xuanyuan Mingkong and Sword Venerate would definitely retaliate, especially the towering Sword Intent from Sword Venerate that made him feel a touch of cold.

"Heh, does Vice-Principal Xuanyuan intend to bully the weak?"

Mu Can was fearless. He knew that if Ouyang truly dared make a move, there were definitely two people here who would not stand idly by.

These were his master, Xuanyuan Mingkong, and his nominally assigned bodyguard, Sword Venerate.

"Alright, Mu Can, you should also talk less," said Xuanyuan Mingkong. "I know about your grudge with Donghuang, and I will assure you a fair fight to settle this. No petty trickster can change that."

Although Xuanyuan Mingkong spoke to mediate, anyone could detect whom he was referring to as a ’petty trickster’—it was Vice-Principal Ouyang, who was still raising his hand.

This time, Vice-Principal Ouyang was thoroughly humiliated.

"Alright, I know your granddaughter likes Donghuang, but you are still a vice principal of the Immortal Ancient Academy, a leader of the branch. How can you act so arbitrarily based on your personal feelings, embarrassing yourself like this—It’s truly shameful," Xuanyuan Mingkong said with a smile, unrelentingly mocking Vice-Principal Ouyang.

The academic atmosphere at the Immortal Ancient Academy was liberal, adopting a blind-eye approach to students forming cliques and small groups. However, this did not mean students had absolute freedom. Xuanyuan Mingkong had long been disgruntled with vice principals becoming involved in student affairs, especially those like Donghuang with several vice principals instigating on his behalf.

"Is Vice-Principal Xuanyuan such a role model that he can bear to not leave, staying here just to taste the young fellow’s Monkey Wine?"

Mu Can mocked ruthlessly.

"Hmph!"

Vice-Principal Ouyang’s face turned beet red as he heavily snorted and stormed off.

Having lost all face, why linger here? "This brat, don’t you fall into my hands, otherwise I’ll make sure you wish you were dead." Even as a branch leader and vice principal, patience has limits, and having faced humiliation at Mu Can’s hands today, Vice-Principal Ouyang harbored resentment.

Mu Can anticipated Vice-Principal Ouyang’s reaction, but he simply didn’t care. What did it matter if you were a vice principal? If you dare target me, I’ll just take you down directly.