The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 860 - 858: Refining the Human Emperor Elixir!

Chapter 860: Chapter 858: Refining the Human Emperor Elixir!

The farce had come to an end.

Pei Ji and Lin Baoyu exchanged glances before silently approaching Lu Qingyu with a fist-clasped bow.

Pei Ji said, "I thank Dean Lu Qingyu for lending a hand. Otherwise, the Sword Art Academy would have truly suffered shame today."

Lin Baoyu nodded and added, "Our actions were out of desperation."

Pei Ji and Lin Baoyu exchanged looks, both wearing wry smiles.

Just before Pei Ji was about to take action, Lin Baoyu abruptly intervened, displaying a formidable presence that forcefully manifested the vigor of the Sword Art Academy.

Otherwise, today’s infighting within the Sword Art Academy would have certainly become a source of criticism from the other nine courtyards of the Miracle Ridge.

Lu Qingyu chuckled and said, "On the surface, the Nine Courtyards of the Miracle Ridge seem calm, but beneath runs a fierce undercurrent. Especially within your Sword Art Academy, Knife Dao Sect, Fist Daoist Courtyard, Spear Daoist Courtyard, and Chulong Courtyard—none of you accept the other, each wanting to trample the rest and even absorb them."

"Thankfully, these are peaceful times. Should the day come when the Five Poison Sect returns, I hope that the Sword Art Academy can put past grudges aside and stand united with the Nine Courtyards of the Miracle Ridge against the calamity."

Lu Qingyu stated offhandedly.

The structure of power on the Miracle Ridge, since the downfall of the Five Poison Sect, faced no challengers in Lingdong.

After over two decades of cleansing, the internal struggles began.

This was particularly evident within the Nine Courtyards and the Five Peaks, where disciples battled each other daily.

This had become the norm.

The Dean of the Fist Daoist Courtyard, in particular, had long harbored ambitions of absorbing the other courtyards.

Lu Qingyu continued, "Enough talk. Take Tang Zong back and discipline him well. I hope the Sword Art Academy will avoid such disgraceful public spectacles in the future."

Lin Baoyu spoke indignantly, "Thank you, Dean Lu. I’ll take Tang Zong back now."

"Farewell."

Lin Baoyu moved to the side and grabbed Tang Zong.

Tang Zong wailed, crying out for mercy, "Elder Lin Baoyu, Elder Lin, don’t kill me, please don’t kill me, I realize my mistake!"

Lin Baoyu said coldly, "I have no interest in killing you. Once we’re back at the Sword Art Academy, the rules will be applied!"

Before leaving, Lin Baoyu glanced at Lin Bai and said, "And you! Although Tang Zong stirred up this trouble, you cannot escape blame, either. When we return to the Sword Art Academy, come to the Enforcement Hall to accept your punishment."

Lin Bai silently nodded, replying, "Yes."

Lin Baoyu then left with Tang Zong, leaving the Sword Art Academy behind.

Lin Bai watched Lin Baoyu depart before turning to look at Pei Ji.

Pei Ji was also looking at Lin Bai at that moment.

Their eyes met and Pei Ji let out a resigned sigh.

His expression seemed somewhat disappointed.

Lin Bai spoke flatly, "Disappointed? Are you blaming me for dragging the Sword Art Academy through the mud in front of so many people?"

Lin Bai’s gaze darkened for a moment.

Lu Qingyu said, "Qing’er, begin the alchemy."

"Yes."

Gu Yueqing nodded gently, casting a glance at Lin Bai.

Lin Bai collected his thoughts and nodded back to Gu Yueqing.

At that moment, Qiu Yukui saw Gu Yueqing preparing for alchemy and spoke softly, "Qing’er, please stop. You’re using an ordinary elixir furnace. Why not use the Red Sun Cauldron? It can increase the chances of producing the elixir."

Lin Bai said indifferently, "There’s no need for the Red Sun Cauldron."

Qiu Yukui glared at Lin Bai through gritted teeth, "Lin Bai, do you realize the value of the Spiritual Medicine used to craft the Human Emperor Elixir? If the alchemy fails, all the Elixir Pills will be destroyed, and that would be a substantial loss for the Dan Dao Courtyard."

"If the Red Sun Cauldron can increase the success rate by thirty percent, why not use it?"

Lin Bai looked at Qiu Yukui and asked, "Do you know how to perform alchemy?"

Qiu Yukui snorted coldly, "No!"

Lin Bai said, "If you don’t know, shut up!"

"You!"

Qiu Yukui glared at Lin Bai, grinding his teeth with rage.

But with Pei Ji standing by, even if Qiu Yukui wanted to kill Lin Bai, he wouldn’t dare make any unsavory moves in front of Pei Ji.

Lin Bai spoke up, "Qing’er is about to start alchemy, please, irrelevant people, leave."

Qiu Yukui said coldly, "Who are you calling irrelevant?"

Lin Bai said with a smile, "Of course, it’s you!"

Qiu Yukui’s face contorted with fury as he said, "Lin Bai, don’t think that just because you have the support of the Sword Art Academy, I am afraid of you! If I want to kill you on the Miracle Ridge, it would be as simple as squashing an ant!"

"You keep provoking me time and again, do you think Qiu Yukui is easy to bully?"

Lin Bai said coldly with a chuckle, "It’s not that I want to provoke you, it’s you who keeps asking for a beating! It’s none of my business!"

Qiu Yukui said coldly, "So you really want to go against me, is that it?"

Lin Bai laughed softly, "Qiu Yukui, you’re joking now, aren’t you? Are you telling me you don’t harbor a desire to kill me in your heart?"

Qiu Yukui narrowed his eyes and upon hearing Lin Bai voice his inner thoughts, his demeanor became even more grim.

Gu Yueqing said softly, "Enough, let’s stop arguing. Senior Brother Qiu Yukui, I really can’t be disturbed while I am alchemizing today, please leave for now."

Qiu Yukui was surprised, "Qing’er, even you’re saying this? In the past, when you were alchemizing, I was always by your side..."

Gu Yueqing said earnestly, "This alchemy is of great importance. Please forgive me, Senior Brother Qiu, I cannot allow you to stay here."

"I!" Just when Qiu Yukui wanted to continue, the words reached his lips, but he swallowed them down.

"Fine, I’ll leave!"

Qiu Yukui said through clenched teeth, "Lin Bai, do you still remember our bet?"

Lin Bai said with a smile, "Of course I remember, if today Gu Yueqing fails to refine the Human Emperor Elixir, my life is at your disposal; but if she does, then you must kneel and take me as your master immediately."

Qiu Yukui said coldly, "Elder Pei Ji, did you hear that clearly? Lin Bai and I set this bet a month ago."

"If today Qing’er fails to refine the Human Emperor Elixir! Don’t blame me, Qiu Yukui, for being ungrateful for the friendship between the Sword Art Academy and the Knife Dao Sect, as I will execute Lin Bai on the spot!"

"This is a bet Lin Bai made with me himself, Elder Pei Ji won’t interfere, right?"

Qiu Yukui asked Pei Ji tentatively.

Lin Bai said with a nonchalant smile, "No matter the outcome, please do not intervene, Elder Pei Ji!"

Upon hearing this, Pei Ji’s expression became solemn, and after glancing at Lin Bai and seeing his calm demeanor, he sighed lightly, "Since it’s a personal matter between you two and doesn’t involve the Sword Art Academy, this elder... will not intervene!"

Qiu Yukui smiled proudly, "Since Elder Pei Ji has said so, Lin Bai, I wish you luck!"

"Wait for your death."

Qiu Yukui left the Daoist Arena with a cold laugh.

Watching Qiu Yukui leave, Lin Bai then said to Gu Yueqing, "Let’s begin, Qing’er."

Gu Yueqing nodded solemnly.

The Flourishing Lotus Flame flew out and landed beneath the Elixir Furnace.

Then, one by one, Gu Yueqing placed the Spiritual Medicine into the Elixir Furnace.

The refining of the Human Emperor Elixir began!

"It’s starting, it’s starting!"

"The alchemy has begun!"

"I wonder if this time the Senior Sister can refine the Human Emperor Elixir!"

At this moment, whether they were alchemists from the Dan Dao Courtyard or warriors from other academies, all were expectant.

Should the Human Emperor Elixir be born, it would surely create a sensation on the Miracle Ridge!