Chapter 620, Only One Battle

Translator: Silavin

 

Although, relative to the Feng Family, the White Cloud Manor Master was not anyone worth mentioning.

 

However, for these Grand Empires, he was an incredibly important figure!

 

One must understand that every Human Grade Alchemy Master within the Grand Empire was as rare as Phoenix Feathers and Qilin Horns. But in White Cloud Alchemy Manor, they were abundant.

 

Those under thirty who had reached Spiritual Flow, or even Spiritual Rupture Realm, were present.

 

This was completely unimaginable for people of the Grand Empires.

 

At this moment, the White Cloud Manor Master squinted his eyes, sitting in the primary seat, his fingers tapping intermittently on the armrest.

 

Originally, he had not believed in the Compound Pill existence, but after purchasing it, he was immediately astounded by this Divine Pill!

 

As a Manor Master, he naturally understood the superiority of Compound Pills.

 

If he could claim the Compound Pill Formula as his own, he would definitely become a highly sought-after figure in the Imperial Dynasty!

 

Just thinking about this made his heart surge with excitement. Moreover, it now appeared that those Pill Formulas were already within his grasp.

 

Having the seven Grand Empires deploy troops required only offering a few Alchemy Manor positions, which to him was hardly any cost at all.

 

A few more or fewer people in the Alchemy Manor made no difference to him whatsoever.

 

“How much longer before this city can be breached?” The White Cloud Manor Master suddenly spoke. Although he strived to maintain composure, a trace of urgency still flickered in the depths of his eyes.

 

As soon as he spoke, the whole tent fell silent.

 

Yesterday, after attacking the city for an entire day, they had suffered devastating losses.

 

Dozens of Martial Kings had perished.

 

Originally, based on military strength, they should have been able to capture Twilight City, but their forces were completely superior in equipment.

 

Furthermore, the Carefree Prince, under siege by ten Martial Kings, still demonstrated unmatched prowess and killed several Martial Kings on the spot!

 

This action caused the seven Grand Empire forces to retreat.

 

They had never anticipated that Xia Zelei would be so formidable.

 

As long as Xia Zelei remained, breaching the city would be extremely difficult!

 

The seven great commanders exchanged glances, then the Southern River Grand Empire great commander stood up, cupped his hands toward him, and said, “Manor Master, yesterday we could have breached the city, but unfortunately, Xia Zelei proved too troublesome…”

 

*Hmph!* The White Cloud Manor Master snorted coldly, his face clearly showing displeasure, causing all seven great commanders to break into cold sweats.

 

This clearly indicated he wanted him to personally eliminate Xia Zelei.

 

Having him deal with someone from a Grand Empire would be beneath his status!

 

“I want to see exactly what kind of person possesses such capabilities!”

 

Perhaps driven by urgency to obtain the Compound Pill Formula, the White Cloud Manor Master’s eyes flashed with sharpness as he stood up.

 

As he rose, everyone stood up, following behind him as they exited the tent.

 

*Woo woo woo woo…* Moments later, assembly horn sounds echoed throughout the coalition camp.

 

“What’s happening?” On the city wall, Xia Zelei was startled, a trace of confusion flickering in his eyes.

 

He knew something about the circumstances of seven Grand Empires. Losing so many Martial Kings would definitely pain the seven Grand Empires for quite some time.

 

Although this would not cause them to abandon the siege, given the coalition’s heavy casualties of Martial Kings, those great commanders should understand they couldn’t possibly capture Twilight City that easily.

 

“Alert!”

 

A stern shout emerged from Xia Zelei’s mouth. Immediately, the city wall swarmed with activity as oil, catapults, and arrows were all prepared.

 

No one retreated.

 

Because this was their home, where their loved ones resided!

 

“Xia Zelei, come out quickly and face death!”

 

Shouts arose from below the city. The seven Grand Empire great commanders approached the front of the army, with the White Cloud Manor Master in their centre.

 

“That person…” Xia Zelei’s gaze immediately fixed upon the White Cloud Manor Master.

 

He recognised all seven Grand Empire great commanders, but he had never seen the White Cloud Manor Master before.

 

Though he detected no particularly powerful aura from the White Cloud Manor Master, the man gave him an intensely threatening feeling.

 

“Xia Zelei, if you open the city gates now and surrender to us, perhaps you might keep your life, otherwise…”

 

The Southern River Grand Empire great commander pointed his sword at Xia Zelei, shouting sternly with considerable smugness.

 

“To some defeated dog!?” Xia Zelei sneered, completely ignoring him. “Surrender!? Dream on!!”

 

“Xia Zelei!!!” Immediately, the Southern River Grand Empire great commander’s face flushed red with anger.

 

Speaking of which, the allied forces of seven Grand Empires being unable to capture a single city was indeed quite shameful.

 

Particularly for a military commander like him.

 

“Xia Zelei, do you know who this is!?”

 

The United Yellow Grand Empire great commander spoke up, pointing smugly at the White Cloud Manor Master while addressing Xia Zelei. “This is the White Cloud Region’s White Cloud Manor Master! Why don’t you come down and kneel in respect!?”

 

“White Cloud Manor Master!?” Xia Zelei’s heart trembled as he looked at the White Cloud Manor Master, his eyes filled with shock.

 

Perhaps ordinary soldiers did not know what an Alchemy Manor Master’s status meant, but he absolutely understood, having travelled through the Ten Corner Region.

 

Any regional Alchemy Manor Master was a Noble of the Imperial Dynasty!

 

Regardless of their background, a single Alchemy Manor alone was sufficient to crush all Grand Empires.

 

Now he finally understood why the seven Grand Empires had united to invade the Great Prosperity Grand Empire. This White Cloud Manor Master was the instigator!

 

Though he was not an Alchemy Master, he understood how tempting those Compound Pills within the Great Prosperity Grand Empire were to Alchemy Masters.

 

He could only smile bitterly at this.

 

Perhaps throughout the various Grand Empires, he, Xia Zelei, had considerable reputation, but in such a person’s eyes, he was worthless!

 

However, while Xia Zelei would respect an Alchemy Manor Master, he would never compromise with someone invading his homeland!

 

“Archers, prepare!” Rather than continuing to waste words with them, Xia Zelei shouted sternly. Immediately, the sound of bowstrings being drawn in unison echoed across the city wall.

 

“This will be our final battle!!”

 

“Xia Zelei, have you gone mad?!” The Southern River Grand Empire great commander and others never expected Xia Zelei to be so inflexible, even when facing someone they could not possibly provoke.

 

Didn’t he, Xia Zelei, know that this great personage could level his Great Prosperity Grand Empire to the ground with a mere stomp of his foot!?

 

The White Cloud Manor Master’s expression likewise became extremely grim. He had never imagined that this insignificant Grand Empire would have someone dare draw weapons against him!

 

This was an insult to his status!

 

“Crush this city! I’ll add one more position for your Grand Empires!” He spoke almost through gritted teeth.

 

Ignoring him meant preparing to pay a bloody price!

 

Upon hearing these words, the seven great commanders’ eyes immediately brightened. Both sides became locked in confrontation, battle imminent.