Supreme Alchemist
Chapter 1981 - 1981 1971 Coercion and Bribery

1981: Chapter 1971: Coercion and Bribery 1981: Chapter 1971: Coercion and Bribery “What does that mean?”

Zhou Xuantong’s gaze lifted abruptly as he demanded an explanation.

It seemed from Elder Yang’s comment that Long Yan’s talents surpassed those of Luo Pin.

“This…

Hall Master Zhou, Long Yan’s talents indeed do not compare to Luo Pin’s.”

Elder Wu quickly explained.

“Yes, Long Yan is merely at the True God Second Stage, while Luo Pin is at the True God Level 10.

Long Yan can’t match up to Luo Pin.”

Elder Yu followed up with an insincere comment.

“Bullshit, do you really think I’m senile?”

Zhou Xuantong exploded with anger and said, “If you don’t tell me, I will find out myself.

And if I discover that you’re deceiving me, I won’t let you off.”

How could he not see that Elders Yang, Wu, and Yu were deliberately giving him the runaround?

The expressions of Elders Yang, Wu, and Yu all twitched violently as they faced Zhou Xuantong, whose special status made him someone they truly did not dare to offend.

With a sigh, Elder Yang said, “Hall Master Zhou, it’s like this: Long Yan has ascended to the Ninth Space of the Nine-Star Tower.”

It was clear they could no longer hide the truth; they had to come clean.

“Really?”

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xuantong sprang to his feet, his expression rich with amazement.

He, of course, understood what it meant to reach the Ninth Layer Space – only a truly peerless genius could achieve such a feat.

Elders Yang, Wu, and Yu nodded in unison.

“Good, good, good, this youngster Long Yan, not bad at all!”

Zhou Xuantong was overjoyed.

Suddenly remembering something, Zhou Xuantong’s face turned stern as he instructed the three elders, “You must not tell anyone else about Long Yan reaching the Ninth Space of the Nine-Star Tower, do you understand?”

If others were informed of Long Yan’s achievement, it would probably leave him out of the loop.

He was absolutely determined to prevent that from happening.

“This…”

The three elders, Yang, Wu, and Yu, were simultaneously taken aback and perplexed; they naturally guessed what Zhou Xuantong intended to do.

What would become of a genius like Long Yan if he fell into Zhou Xuantong’s hands?

“Don’t worry, you will be well rewarded.”

With that, Zhou Xuantong waved his hand, and three artifacts appeared before Elders Yang, Wu, and Yu.

Clearly, these were three top-grade artifacts.

The Elders Yang, Wu, and Yu were all taken aback, not expecting the usually stingy Zhou Xuantong to be so generous with three top-grade artifacts.

“Hall Master Zhou, are you sure you won’t take them back?”

Elder Wu weakly inquired.

If they kept the secret for Zhou Xuantong only for him to demand the artifacts back later, they would be at a great loss.

“As long as you keep this secret, these three top-grade artifacts are yours.

If the news leaks, don’t even think about keeping the artifacts, hm…”

Zhou Xuantong gave the three elders a meaningful look, clearly implying they knew what his temper was like.

“Hall Master Zhou, you’re too kind.

We’ll definitely keep our lips sealed.”

The three elders chuckled and each put away an artifact.

“Where is Long Yan?”

Zhou Xuantong asked.

“In the courtyard on the far left.”

Elder Yang informed him.

Immediately, Zhou Xuantong departed.

………………….

Inside the Azure Dragon Ring, Long Yan was completely immersed in cultivation.

He had practiced the Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Punishment Secret Canon, the Eternal Epoch True Skill, and the Five Elements Heavenly Rotation Formula, reaping significant benefits.

His cultivation base had also risen to the True God Third Order.

“Hm?”

Suddenly, Long Yan sensed something and left the Azure Dragon Ring in an instant, appearing inside the room.

“Are you Long Yan?”

A voice came from the dark.

“Who are you?”

Long Yan’s eyebrows slightly furrowed as he inwardly cursed his luck.

The entire room had been sealed, likely indicating that the newcomer had ill intentions.

“It is said that you, kid, have reached the Ninth Space of the Nine-Star Tower; I want to see how much strength you possess.”

As the voice faded, a figure in a Blue Robe appeared in front of Long Yan, it was none other than Zhou Xuantong.

“God King’s pinnacle.”

Long Yan assessed Zhou Xuantong, realizing at a glance that he possessed the Cultivation Base of the God King’s pinnacle, which made his expression turn solemn.

“Did Luo Pin send you to kill me?”

Long Yan asked.

Luo Pin was the Saintess of the Shengdao Alliance, capable of commanding a God King Expert with ease.

This elderly man before him might very well be sent by Luo Pin to deal with him.

“Take my fist!”

Without responding to Long Yan’s question, Zhou Xuantong raised his hand and threw a punch toward Long Yan, the force of the blow sweeping through the air.

“Thinking of killing me?

It won’t be that easy.”

Long Yan snorted coldly, and in a split second, his fingers released a terrifying Thunderbolt.

As the Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Punishment Secret Canon activated, his fingers formed a fist, and he hurled it out.

With his True God Third Order Cultivation Base, the power of this punch was comparable to that of a True God Seventh Level.

“Bang!”

The two fists collided in mid-air and exploded with a bang.

Long Yan took a half step back, while Zhou Xuantong also retracted his punch.

“You’re not here to kill me?”

Long Yan looked at Zhou Xuantong and asked again.

During the brief moment their fists had met, Zhou Xuantong had clearly held back some of his strength; otherwise, his punch could have heavily injured Long Yan.

It seemed that Zhou Xuantong had not come to kill him.

“Not bad at all, with True God Third Order Cultivation, to possess strength comparable to the True God Seventh Level, indeed, you are a Peerless Genius.”

Zhou Xuantong laughed, as if he had discovered a precious treasure.

“What do you mean?”

Long Yan inquired.

“Don’t be nervous, I harbor no ill will towards you.”

Zhou Xuantong completely withdrew his Momentum and said, “Kid, after you enter the Seven Stars Hall, you must join Yu Heng Palace.

Understand?”

Such a genius must be recruited into his ranks.

“Why?”

Long Yan asked curiously.

“I am the Master of Yu Heng Palace.

As long as you join Yu Heng Palace, I can provide you with ample Cultivation resources.

Whatever you want, I can give it to you, ensuring your satisfaction.”

Zhou Xuantong revealed his identity.

“This…

I need to think about it.”

Long Yan relaxed his guard, as it was clear Zhou Xuantong was not an enemy.

“Think nothing of it; you must join Yu Heng Palace.

If you dare join any other palace, I guarantee you will regret it.

I could kill you right now, or cripple you, so you’d be unable to join Seven Stars Hall.”

Zhou Xuantong’s words carried a hint of threat.

“On the contrary, if you join Yu Heng Palace, you can get anything you desire.

Even if you want the Seven Stars Hall’s treasured Qigong, I could get it for you.

How about that?”

The treasured Qigong of Seven Stars Hall was even being offered as a bargaining chip.

“This…”

Long Yan touched the tip of his nose and said, “Are you really the Master of Yu Heng Palace?”

If that were the case, joining Yu Heng Palace wouldn’t be a bad decision.

“Of course, it’s true!”

With that, Zhou Xuantong immediately took out his Hall Master Token.

“If I join Yu Heng Palace, I can get anything I want?”

Long Yan asked again and then added, “If you dare deceive me, I’ll quit Yu Heng Palace immediately.”