The Sword God of the Universe
Chapter 732: Set a Trap

Chapter 732: Chapter 732: Set a Trap

"Ghost Hand Gui Yang, is he really still alive?"

For centuries he had not made an appearance... calculating his age, Ghost Hand Gui Yang has lived for over two thousand years!

The whole place fell silent.

At this moment, who among those present could not see that Ghost Hand Gui Yang was targeting Jing Yan intentionally?

If he truly just wanted to exchange knowledge with Jing Yan on Alchemy Dao, why did he have to choose the time during the Pill Conferencing event?

Yet, why would Guiyang Great Pill King target Jing Yan?

Gui Yang had not appeared on the continent for over three hundred years, while Jing Yan was only in his early thirties. It could be said that the two had no intersection at all, let alone a personal grudge.

Could it be that Ghost Hand Gui Yang was also fighting on behalf of the Gai Family?

But even if the Gai Family was one of the Seven Great Families of the continent, it seemed unlikely that they could call upon Ghost Hand Gui Yang to fight for them, right?

For a while, everyone’s minds were filled with questions.

First, to know that Ghost Hand Gui Yang was still alive, then that he wanted to challenge Jing Yan—this was truly bewildering and confusing.

However, one thought was common: Hall Master Jing Yan was in trouble!

Ghost Hand Gui Yang was not someone who could be compared to the likes of Li Tai.

Everyone knew that before Ghost Hand Gui Yang disappeared, he had controlled Pill Country for a thousand years. Even before he controlled Pill Country, he was a Pill Master of the Great Alchemist King level. Over this thousand years, what level had Gui Yang reached in the Alchemy Dao? Nobody dared to claim they knew.

Even if Hall Master Jing Yan lost to Ghost Hand Gui Yang, it would be normal, but having such a twist at his Pill Conferencing event, held at his own Splendid Dojo, would probably have a great impact on him.

"Mr. Gui Yang has finally made a move," Elder Xian Lun said, a look of excitement appearing on his face; he had been waiting for this moment.

Jing Yan’s identity as a Great Alchemist King also surprised him.

However, with Guiyang Great Pill King stepping forward, Jing Yan was bound to lose. The only imperfection was that the Pill Conferencing was nearing its end; Guiyang Great Pill King should have acted earlier to directly cut short Jing Yan’s event.

"Luckily, our ancestor was prepared in advance; otherwise, relying merely on the Li Family’s good-for-nothings, it would indeed be impossible to cause any loss to Jing Yan," Xian Lun sneered quietly, full of contempt for the people of the Li Family.

"Elder Xian Lun, this time the Gai Family invited Guiyang Great Pill King to intervene, I suppose that favor has also been used up, right?" Tong Yue, standing beside him, said with a flickering gaze.

"Yes! Otherwise, why would Mr. Gui Yang agree to help our Gai Family deal with Jing Yan?"

"I just don’t know, using up this favor this time, whether our Gai Family made a loss," Elder Xian Lun sighed and shook his head.

The value of Ghost Hand Gui Yang’s favor was difficult to quantify.

"However, the ancestor’s decision must be correct. If Jing Yan were to establish a strong force, it would be a disaster for our family!" Suddenly, Xian Lun’s gaze became firm.

Jing Yan was the prime enemy of the Gai Family. If they could strike at Jing Yan, the Gai Family would spare no expense, even if it meant using Ghost Hand Gui Yang’s favor.

Tong Yue’s eyebrows twitched slightly, but he said no more.

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"It’s an honor for me to exchange knowledge with Great Pill King Gui Yang," Jing Yan answered without much consideration.

Jing Yan’s response also surprised many people. Many thought that Jing Yan might refuse. Even if he refused, it wouldn’t be something disgraceful. Not just Jing Yan, even if Hu Donghe refused Gui Yang’s challenge, to everyone it would also seem normal.

"Not only is Hall Master Jing Yan young and promising, but he is also straightforward," Gui Yang said with narrowed eyes and a smile, "However, for this exchange, we need to add some stakes. I heard that Hall Master Jing Yan possesses a pill formula, the Longevity Pill’s formula."

As Gui Yang spoke, his sharp gaze was like a blade, pressing directly against Jing Yan’s.

Jing Yan’s expression shifted slightly, but it was fleeting, returning to normal almost instantly.

He smiled and said, "Great Pill King Gui Yang suggests a stake, and I have no objection to it. I indeed know the formula for the Longevity Pill. However, given the formula’s value, I believe you’re also aware, Guiyang. I wonder, can you offer an equal stake?"

Under Gui Yang’s piercing gaze, Jing Yan showed no signs of backing down.

Gui Yang proposing a stake had caught Jing Yan slightly off-guard. But adding a stake might not be a bad thing and could even align perfectly with Jing Yan’s intentions.

Jing Yan did not believe that Gui Yang could surpass him in terms of Alchemy Dao capability, unless Gui Yang was a true Pill God.

Otherwise, since Jing Yan could refine even the divine Heavenly Repairing Pill, why should he fear Ghost Hand Gui Yang?

"The formula for the Longevity Pill can be called a priceless treasure," Gui Yang pondered and then slowly said, "I’m not sure if the stake I offer can meet Hall Master Jing Yan’s expectations. Therefore, you can freely choose from the items on me. Inside this Sumeru Ring, are all the valuable items I possess."

Gui Yang took the Sumeru Ring off his finger, intending to present it to Jing Yan.

Jing Yan, however, smiled and waved his hand.

"Great Pill King Gui Yang, I’m not interested in your treasures," Jing Yan shook his head and said.

"Oh?" Gui Yang’s eyes briefly narrowed.

"Could it be that Hall Master Jing Yan does not wish to raise the stakes in this bout?" Gui Yang continued.

"Not exactly," Jing Yan replied, "How about this? If I lose, then the formula for the Longevity Pill will be given to you, Great Pill King Gui Yang. But if you, unfortunately, lose to me, then please join the Splendid Dojo."

The value of the items on Gui Yang, even if all combined, probably couldn’t match the value of Gui Yang himself.

Jing Yan was setting a trap for Gui Yang.

Of course, Jing Yan did this because he was sure of Gui Yang’s character. Jing Yan believed that if Gui Yang was helping the Gai Family, it must have been under coercion.

Jing Yan had specifically met with Saint Master Shen Chong before and had learned quite a bit about Ghost Hand Gui Yang from the Holy Master. From the beginning, Jing Yan had been waiting for Gui Yang to step forward to challenge him.

Getting Gui Yang to join the Splendid Dojo was also a plan Jing Yan had prepared beforehand, not a spontaneous decision.

In fact, Jing Yan’s guesses were mostly correct.

Gui Yang did indeed owe the Gai Family a favor. Over three hundred years ago, when Gui Yang entered the Despair Abyss seeking a certain Spirit Grass, he had encountered a peril and had been saved by a Gai Family Expert.

This favor had always weighed on Gui Yang’s mind. His absence from the Heavenly Origin Continent for over three hundred years was mainly due to this reason. When the Ancient Family Ancestor of the Gai Family went to the Despair Abyss to seek his help this time, he couldn’t refuse. However, he also made it clear that after this, he would owe nothing to the Gai Family.

Initially, Ghost Hand had intended to disrupt Jing Yan’s Pill Conferencing event. However, after the encounters between Li Tai and others with Jing Yan, Ghost Hand changed his mind, especially after hearing Jing Yan’s lecture on Alchemy Dao, Ghost Hand Gui Yang started to admire Jing Yan’s capability in Alchemy Dao from the bottom of his heart.