Supreme Alchemist
Chapter 2318 - 2318 2308 Four-sided Fire God Array

2318: Chapter 2308: Four-sided Fire God Array 2318: Chapter 2308: Four-sided Fire God Array Long Yan’s face revealed a smile.

It seemed that within Mingyue Sect, there were evidently two factions.

The Second Elder and the Third Elder belonged to one camp, while the Sect Leader belonged to another.

As for the Great Elder, Long Yan had not yet determined his position—perhaps he would maintain neutrality.

As he watched Long Yan constantly making his moves, the Second Elder’s pupils suddenly contracted, revealing a dissatisfied expression.

What did the Sect Leader mean by taking action this time?

However, she did not voice any objections.

“You brazenly stormed our Mountain Gate and attacked our Elder.

What punishment do you deserve?”

The Second Elder spoke out anxiously, fearful that if she waited any longer, the Sect Leader might simply say a few words and let Long Yan off the hook.

After all, Long Yan was a bargaining chip in her and the Sect Leader’s power struggle.

In reality, by arranging for her relative to become the Third Elder, the Second Elder intended to seize power.

Within the sect, the only people who had a say were Elders or the Sect Leader, hence having her relative enter Mingyue Sect’s management was a thorn in the Sect Leader’s side.

“Master, it was like this when we were down the mountain…”

Mingyue paid no heed to the Second Elder’s remarks.

Within Mingyue Sect, everyone knew about the discord between the Second Elder and the Sect Leader.

As for the Cultivation Base issue of the Third Elder, many disciples disliked the Second Elder; of course, they didn’t say much overtly.

“So that’s how it is.”

The Sect Leader leaned slightly back, her whole body relaxing.

After hearing Yin Yue finish speaking, she was inclined to believe her words; what followed was dealing with the difficulties imposed by the Second Elder.

Sure enough, the Second Elder, as if she hadn’t heard Yin Yue speak at all, persistently fixated on the issue of Long Yan attacking the Third Elder.

“If a person with such strength can become an Elder, I think I might as well take on the role of Elder myself, at least I would not merely serve the function of opening the gate.”

Long Yan’s words shocked everyone.

Yin Yue and the others covertly gave Long Yan a thumbs-up.

Long Yan had spoken the very thing they had always wanted to say but had never dared to articulate, and even the corner of the Sect Leader’s lips curled into a smile.

“This young man is quite interesting.”

The Sect Leader’s name was Li Xueling, who had also taken over the vast Mingyue Sect from her master.

But she had miscalculated one step.

Originally, the Second Elder, as soon as Li Xueling assumed power, began to covet authority and dared to make a move only when her Master was away traveling.

The Second Elder truly did count as quite the character.

“However, now I should protect this young man.”

Having lived so many years, Li Xueling could naturally discern the glint in her apprentice’s eyes—she understood what it meant.

Li Xueling herself had experienced similar challenges in her youth; only, walking the long path of an Immortal, she had given up many things to rise to her current position.

Yin Yue was an apprentice Li Xueling had raised from a young age.

As someone who had been through it all, Li Xueling did not want her own apprentice to experience the same challenges.

Thus, today, she was determined to protect Long Yan.

“Second Elder, your words are not proper.

As a prestigious First-Class Sect, our Mingyue Sect naturally values propriety.

We invited a disciple who had helped us to visit, but he was inexplicably refused entry by our own Elder, and even mocked.

Surely, that wouldn’t sit well with anyone’s feelings.”

Li Xueling looked toward the Second Elder beside her; her tone was calm but carried the force of a command.

The Third Elder’s conduct was well-known throughout Mingyue Sect.

The Second Elder hadn’t expected that the Sect Leader would take such a stand on this matter, and for a moment, she did not know what to say.

“The Sect Leader truly understands the situation.

I hadn’t expected that even a mere gatekeeper would be so difficult to speak with.

Indeed, Mingyue Sect is worthy of being an Immortal Holy Land.”

Long Yan’s words first flattered the Sect Leader and then delivered a harsh slap to the Second and Third Elders—the implication being that the Third Elder had stooped to the level of guarding the gate and was still so domineering.

How could anyone become the Sect Leader if they were a fool?

Li Xueling instantly understood Long Yan’s cryptic remark, simply covering her mouth with a light laugh.

Of course, the faces of the Second and Third Elders alternated between green and purple; having been derided by such a junior, they probably couldn’t lift their heads in Mingyue Sect ever again.

At this time, the Great Elder, who had been sitting with his eyes closed in meditation, opened his cloudy eyes.

When he tapped the Dragon Head Cane on the ground, the heavens and earth suddenly changed as the winds and clouds shifted, revealing layers of the Great Formation exuding a majestic aura.

Long Yan felt his body being continuously pressed, while at the same time, he gained a clear understanding of the Great Elder’s position.

“No matter what, you’ve insulted our Mountain Gate today.

You can’t escape without paying a price.”

The aged voice of the Great Elder seemed to come from In All Directions, and suddenly, everyone at the scene disappeared, leaving only Long Yan alone.

In all directions, a ghostly deity holding a staff appeared, and fresh flames and lava began to spread around.

The boiling lava seemed to possess a terrifying temperature as it surged towards Long Yan.

“Great Elder, what do you mean by this?”

Seeing Long Yan trapped in the Great Formation, Li Xueling’s expression changed.

She hadn’t expected the Great Elder to actually make a move, which caught her by surprise; she also prepared to rescue Long Yan.

“If we don’t punish this kid today, others may take our Mingyue Sect lightly.”

Although spoken with righteous fervor, the corner of his eye involuntarily drifted towards the Second Elder, who had an expression of smug satisfaction, signaling that the Great Elder’s sympathies lay more with the Second Elder.

However, the Great Elder taking the initiative to act as the scapegoat had truly surprised the Second Elder, but the development of the situation was nonetheless favorable.

As for Long Yan?

The Second Elder didn’t pay him any heed; entering the Four-sided Fire God Array meant little.

Even if Long Yan was only at the Divine Emperor first stage, even someone with the cultivation base of a Sect Leader would not be able to escape in a short period.

As the flames drew nearer to Long Yan, Yin Yue anxiously looked towards her master, Li Xueling, who was ready to intervene regardless of the Great Elder’s reaction at any moment.

“Great Elder, isn’t this enough?”

Li Xueling’s eyelids twitched; this had gone far beyond a light punishment.

The intent now seemed to be taking Long Yan’s life directly.

“Hmph, no need for your input.

I will make my own decision.”

The Great Elder was in charge of the entire Enforcement Hall of the Mingyue Sect, unlike the Second Elder who had only had a little real authority before.

The Enforcement Hall was the most powerful department within the Sect, which meant that the Great Elder’s decisions could not be interfered with by anyone else.

“You…”

Seeing the Great Elder clearly siding with the Second Elder, anger flared within Li Xueling.

She wanted to say more, but then Long Yan’s voice came from within the Great Formation.

“Sect Leader Li, it’s fine.

Such a minor formation can’t trap me.”

Long Yan’s voice carried a convincing tone, but the Great Elder merely snorted coldly upon hearing it.

“Boastful words.”

This was the Four-sided Fire God Array personally directed by the Great Elder himself, far more powerful than the ordinary array.

“Kid, if you can escape from this Four-sided Fire God Array on your own, then I, this old body, will bow my head and admit my mistake to you.”

“Great Elder, you said it yourself.”