The Sword God of the Universe
Chapter 731: Gui Yang Steps Forward

Chapter 731: Chapter 731: Gui Yang Steps Forward

Watching as the Li Family Patriarch left with his clan members, a sense of relief surged in the hearts of the other Alchemy Dao Families.

In reality, they all knew why the Li Family targeted Hall Master Jing Yan.

They had likewise received overtures from the Gai Family, which even promised them many benefits that tempted these Alchemy Dao Families. However, because Jing Yan’s status was indeed very lofty, as the Holy Hall Master, they feared causing trouble and thus held back their actions, preferring to observe the situation at the Alchemy Conference before making a move.

Now, they were obviously glad for their caution. Otherwise, their fate might have been the same as the Li Family’s.

There was no shortage of wise men, both within the inner circle and the outer circle.

Regarding the Li Family’s actions, these wise individuals clearly connected them to the Gai Family. The feud between the Gai Family and Jing Yan was public knowledge on the Heavenly Origin Continent. It would have been strange if the Gai Family had remained indifferent to Jing Yan’s Alchemy Conference. They were bound to try to thwart Jing Yan’s rise.

The Li Family was clearly charging on behalf of the Gai Family, but they hadn’t expected Jing Yan to be a Great Pill King indeed, with terrifying Alchemy Dao capabilities. This time, the Li Family had faced a violent crash.

Of course, no one sympathized with the Li Family’s misfortune; it was entirely self-inflicted.

After the Li family members left, Jing Yan continued to preside over the Alchemy Conference.

This time, no one else interrupted. Nearly all the alchemists in the inner circle watched Jing Yan with eager eyes and listened attentively.

Jing Yan did not delay further and immediately commenced his lecture on the Alchemy Dao.

Starting from the basics of the Alchemy Dao.

Many alchemists showed impatience upon hearing Jing Yan talk about the basics of the Alchemy Dao. The alchemists present were at least Intermediate Alchemists with a profound understanding of alchemical basics, so they felt Jing Yan was belaboring the obvious.

However, after listening for a while, they realized they were wrong. What Jing Yan elaborated on differed significantly from their understanding of the alchemy basics. Although their knowledge of alchemy foundations was certainly not shallow, they still felt like they were being enlightened upon hearing Jing Yan’s discourse.

Even the High-level Alchemists benefited greatly from it.

As time passed, Jing Yan moved from the fundamentals to the specific insights on refining High-level Elixirs.

During this time, some alchemists posed rather tricky questions, to which Jing Yan answered one by one without deliberately concealing anything.

Three days flew by in an instant.

This session of the Alchemy Conference ended, leaving many alchemists longing for more.

"Hall Master Jing Yan, could you talk more about the refinement of High-level Elixirs?" a High-level Alchemist couldn’t help but stand up and asked Jing Yan.

Having listened to Jing Yan’s lecture, he felt he had gained a lot. He was a strong Seventh-level Alchemist who had remained at this level for quite a long time without being able to advance. But now, he had a moment of insight and felt that he might not be far from advancing to the Eighth-level Alchemist.

He hoped Jing Yan could talk more, so his chances would be greater.

"This session of the Alchemy Conference has concluded. However, the doors of the Splendid Dojo are always open to you all. If any alchemist wishes to hear me lecture again, they may choose to join the Splendid Dojo. However, the Splendid Dojo does not accept alchemists from the great families," Jing Yan said with a smile.

"I am not an alchemist of the great families; I’m merely a Loose Cultivator’s alchemist. Hall Master Jing Yan, may I join the Splendid Dojo?" Hearing Jing Yan’s words, many alchemists’ eyes lit up, and the inquiring alchemist asked excitedly.

"Yes, as long as you pass the scrutiny of the Splendid Dojo, and there are no issues, you can join the Splendid Dojo," Jing Yan nodded at the alchemist.

Many alchemists in the inner circle were tempted, especially those without familial power constraints, who could decide their futures. Joining the Splendid Dojo would undoubtedly benefit their enhancement of Alchemy Dao abilities.

Quite a few resolved on the spot to apply to join the Splendid Dojo later. In this way, they would have many opportunities to listen to Master Jing Yan lecture on alchemy.

"Alright, let us draw this stage of the Alchemy Conference to a close!" Jing Yan announced the end of the lectures.

"Hall Master Jing Yan, please wait! Old man here would like to seek your guidance on a matter or two!"

Just then, an aged voice rang out.

The alchemists in the inner circle all turned towards the source of the voice.

With Li Tai’s example before them, was someone actually challenging Hall Master Jing Yan now?

Jing Yan also looked towards the speaker, his lips curving up slightly. In fact, he had been waiting for this person to step forward.

This was Ghost Hand Gui Yang, the Great Pill King who had controlled Pill Country hundreds of years ago.

From the crowd, Gui Yang appeared to be just an ordinary old man, unremarkable. Hence, Gui Yang had remained unrecognized among the alchemists.

Perhaps only a very few, suspecting Gui Yang’s identity, were those of great age who had seen Gui Yang with their own eyes in the past. Naturally, such prominent individuals would not directly announce Gui Yang’s identity, at most focusing their attention on him, planning to confirm his identity later.

"Great Pill King Guiyang, you’re being too modest. If anyone should be seeking advice, it should be me seeking yours," Jing Yan addressed Gui Yang.

As soon as Jing Yan spoke these words, some people’s bodies trembled slightly.

Especially those who had already suspected Gui Yang’s identity, they held their breath and appeared shocked.

Was this man really Ghost Hand Gui Yang?

"Hehe, I am old now!"

"Our Heavenly Origin Continent’s future in the alchemy depends on young talents like Hall Master Jing Yan," Gui Yang said with a smile, shaking his head.

He certainly wasn’t surprised that Jing Yan knew he was here. If he had feared being discovered by Jing Yan, he wouldn’t have used his real name to sign up for the Alchemy Conference.

Meanwhile, the alchemists in the inner circle were stunned. As alchemists themselves, even relatively young ones around one or two hundred years old knew the legendary name of Gui Yang.

Gui Yang was a legendary figure on the Continent hundreds of years ago. In terms of prestige, even Hu Donghe of today fell short of Ghost Hand Gui Yang. Even after Gui Yang had disappeared for hundreds of years, he still had countless followers on the Continent.

Upon hearing Jing Yan converse with this seemingly ordinary old man, everyone understood that this elder might indeed be the Ghost Hand Gui Yang they pictured. Otherwise, who else would prompt Hall Master Jing Yan, the Great Alchemist King, to speak such words?

"Great Pill King Guiyang is too polite!" Jing Yan continued, "May I know if you have any advice for me, Great Pill King Guiyang?"

"I wish to have an alchemy challenge with Hall Master Jing Yan."

"Hehe, I haven’t walked the Continent for a long time, and it was only after hearing the name of Hall Master Jing Yan that I came out to see. These past few days, listening to your lectures on alchemy has greatly benefitted me, stirring an eagerness in my heart. I can’t help but wish to exchange some insights with Hall Master Jing Yan on the Alchemy Dao." Gui Yang spoke casually, but at that moment, the aura he emitted exploded forth.

He wanted to challenge in alchemy!