Supreme Alchemist
Chapter 958 - 958 958 Four Heavenly Kings First Update_1

958: Chapter 958: Four Heavenly Kings (First Update)_1 958: Chapter 958: Four Heavenly Kings (First Update)_1 “Thousands of years ago, the Palace Master went alone to the Supreme Hall and was never heard from again.

Since then, the Temple of Beasts enacted strict rules, prohibiting disciples from leaving the Beast Emperor Cliff.

It was from that time, the Temple of Beasts began to decline.”

Li Xingyun grimaced at the mention of these events, pausing momentarily before continuing, “Lan Tianming came to the Temple of Beasts a thousand years ago, brought back by an elder from outside the Beast Emperor Cliff.

At first, though he was talented, he didn’t stand out until a hundred years ago.

His cultivation level skyrocketed, breaking through to the Nirvana realm, gradually winning people’s hearts, and transitioning from being a core disciple to an elder.”

“Ten years ago, Lan Tianming was promoted to a quasi-emperor and became the Deputy Palace Master of the Temple of Beasts with the support of others.

Since then, he gradually gained control over the Temple of Beasts, leading to the current situation.”

Lan Tianming secured his position as Deputy Palace Master with his strength and his ability to win over people.

In the entire Temple of Beasts, nearly everyone sided with Lan Tianming, except for Li Xingyun.

“Taking down Lan Tianming won’t be easy.”

Long Yan muttered thoughtfully, his eyes revealing a hint of seriousness.

Even with Li Xingyun’s assistance, they did not possess the strength to deal with Li Xingyun.

“Great Elder, aside from Lan Tianming, are there other strong ones in the Temple of Beasts?”

Long Yan asked.

“The Temple of Beasts’ rules limit cultivation resources, thus overall strength has severely declined from before.

There are only a dozen at the Nirvana realm, and three ancient emperors, one of whom is me,” Li Xingyun said.

Relative to the time when the Beast Emperor was present, the overall strength of the Temple of Beasts has dropped several notches.

“Who are the other two ancient emperors?”

Long Yan asked.

“One is Second Elder Qi Feng, and the other is a demonic beast, the Golden Fur Demon Ape, which is Lan Tianming’s protective demonic beast,” Li Xingyun said.

“Qi Feng was able to ascend to the realm of the ancient emperor with Lan Tianming’s help, and it was he who recommended Lan Tianming as Deputy Palace Master.”

Long Yan nodded subtly as he had guessed as much.

In order for Lan Tianming to secure the position of Deputy Palace Master, he needed someone to recommend him.

Other than the Great Elder, Second Elder Qi Feng was the best candidate.

Qi Feng is absolutely biased towards Lan Tianming, the Golden Fur Demon Ape is Lan Tianming’s protective beast, supported by two ancient emperors, and his own strength.

Within the Temple of Beasts, Lan Tianming indeed is invincible.

“My master has truly given me a difficult task.”

Long Yan was uncertain about how to proceed as his capability fell short.

“Young Palace Master, to overthrow Lan Tianming, it’s not entirely impossible,” Li Xingyun suddenly said.

“What opportunity?”

Long Yan raised an eyebrow, fixing his gaze on Li Xingyun.

“The Temple of Beasts has four Heavenly Monarchs who once established the Temple of Beasts with the Supreme Palace Master.

After the Palace Master vanished, the four Heavenly Monarchs have been residing in the Temple of Beasts, trying to take revenge for the Palace Master.

A hundred years ago, the four Heavenly Monarchs suddenly disappeared, their whereabouts unknown.

If you can locate the four Heavenly Monarchs, and they learn that you are the Palace Master’s disciple, they will definitely come forward.

Then, even if Lan Tianming has ambitions, he will be powerless.”

Li Xingyun explained.

“The four Heavenly Kings.”

Long Yan was somewhat surprised.

These four Heavenly Monarchs were followers of his master and were certainly not weak.

At the very least, they would not be weaker than Lan Tianming.

If he could indeed find the four Heavenly Monarchs, things might become easier to handle.

“Is there no trace of the four Heavenly Kings at all?”

Long Yan asked.

Li Xingyun shook his head, “I have been sending people to search for the whereabouts of the four Heavenly Monarchs over the years, but there has been no success.”

“Finding the four Heavenly Monarchs in a short time may not be easy.”

Long Yan said.

He could use the network of the Ten Thousand Merchant Alliance to look for the four Heavenly Monarchs, but this was not something that could be accomplished in a day or two.

“Lan Tianming is like a ferocious tiger, we can’t rush to deal with him.

Let’s take one step at a time.”

Long Yan said, “Great Elder, there is something I need your help with.”

To deal with Lan Tianming, he had to find Lan Tianming’s weakness.

If he tried to force the issue, he would undoubtedly bear the brunt.

“Young Palace Master, please give the order.

As long as it’s within my power, I will not refuse.”

Li Xingyun assured.

“This is my Sect Leader Token, take it and fetch someone from the Hundred Beast Region for me.”

Long Yan took out his Sect Leader Token and handed it to Li Xingyun.

Getting Li Xingyun involved to bring Lei Xiaotian and the others to the Beast Emperor Cliff was merely a small matter.

“I’ll go right now.”

Such a small matter posed no difficulty for Li Xingyun.

After arranging a courtyard for Long Yan, Li Xingyun left the Beast Emperor Cliff.

After setting up a sentient Prohibition, Long Yan entered the Azure Dragon Ring, activated the Heavenly Dragon Talisman, and absorbed the power of time within his body.

One day later, Li Xingyun brought Lei Xiaotian and the others to the Beast Emperor Cliff.

“Master, how are things going?”

Li Yuanba asked.

Lei Xiaotian, Lei Youyou, Mo Er, and Yu Wuxia all looked at Long Yan.

They were already aware of Long Yan’s objective for visiting the Beast Emperor Cliff.

“The current situation is quite serious …”

Long Yan briefly recounted the circumstances of the Temple of Beasts to Lei Xiaotian and the others.

Upon hearing this, the expressions on Lei Xiaotian and the others’ faces turned serious.

The circumstances of the Temple of Beasts were indeed complicated.

“Find an opportunity to kill Lan Tianming, wouldn’t that solve all our problems?”

Lei Xiaotian said in a low voice, his voice gradually fading until only he could hear the last few words.

“Why don’t you try?”

Long Yan glared at Lei Xiaotian.

If he had the power to suppress Lan Tianming, this wouldn’t be an issue at all.

“Maybe not, I’m not his match right now.”

Lei Xiaotian instantly lost heart.

“Perhaps things are not as bad as we imagine.”

Lei Youyou suddenly suggested.

“How so?”

Long Yan looked at Lei Youyou, indicating her to continue.

“Lan Tianming is originally from the Temple of Beasts, with the strongest power in the entire Temple.

Throughout the thousands of years, the Temple of Beasts has gradually declined due to the lack of a leader.

Maybe Lan Tianming just wants to take the Palace Master’s position to prevent the Temple of Beasts from further decline, not purely coveting the Palace Master’s position.”

Lei Youyou took a pause before continuing, “If that’s the case, as long as you reveal the Order of the Beast, he might acknowledge you.

By then, you can rightfully take the Palace Master’s position.”

If Lan Tianming truly acknowledged Long Yan and with the Order of the Beast in his hand, taking control of the Temple of Beasts would be as simple as ABC, no one would oppose.

Everything would fall into place.

“The chance of this happening is slim.

Lan Tianming has been coveting the Palace Master’s position for more than a day or two, how could he just let it slip away?”

Li Yuanba believed this was unlikely, almost impossible.

Lan Tianming’s motive would absolutely not be so simple.