Chapter 952, Refusing to Show Respect

Translator: Silavin

 

Of course, whether this poison was truly as miraculous as described, no one could be certain.

 

However, upon hearing this news, those powerful experts who still harbored hopes of luck found their expressions turning exceptionally grim.

 

Heaven Grade Alchemists commanded such prestigious status that merely encountering one in ordinary circumstances would be considered an immense honour. To summon three Heaven Grade Alchemists; only the figure backing Fei Yunxiao likely possessed such qualifications.

 

“Junior Brother Qin, Eldest Uncle mentioned that the phenomena over there have been growing increasingly frequent. The rare treasure is likely about to emerge soon.”

 

As the numerous experts of the Mu Family prepared their equipment and readied to depart, Mu Yanfeng also sought out Qin Yichen.

 

“If it’s within these coming days, there should be enough time. Qianxue, shall we go and watch?” Qin Yichen nodded, turning to ask Feng Qianxue. She nodded her delicate head slightly, clearly leaving the decision entirely to him.

 

“Let’s go!” Seeing Qin Yichen’s decision, Mu Yanfeng smiled lightly.

 

Afterward, once the Mu Family’s main force had completed their preparations, a procession of over forty Martial Ancestors surged majestically toward the direction of Prison Dragon Slope.

 

Along the route, numerous powerful experts occasionally cast wary glances toward Qin Yichen, having heard that the poison Pills they had consumed very likely originated from this seemingly mild-mannered youth’s hands!

 

This commotion attracted countless eyes wherever they passed. When observers detected that even Fei Yunxiao was obediently following behind the Mu Family Fort’s contingent, it triggered widespread astonishment.

 

However, after flying approximately two hundred kilometres, the Mu Family Fort’s advance scouts suddenly came to an abrupt halt.

 

“What’s happening?”

 

“It appears there are people ahead.”

 

Seeing the Mu Family Fort’s members suddenly stop, the experts behind began muttering in confusion.

 

*Hmph!*

 

At this moment, the previously silent Fei Yunxiao released a cold snort, a strange expression flickering across his face.

 

“Where is Sacred Master Candidate Mu!”

 

Just as everyone puzzled over this development, an aged voice suddenly resonated in their ears. Though this voice carried no overwhelming Yuan Energy, it transmitted clearly into each person’s consciousness. Those with weaker mental fortitude even found their bodies trembling violently.

 

“A Hea… Heaven Grade Alchemist!”

 

Sensing the Spiritual Energy embedded within that voice, everyone’s expressions changed dramatically, their faces filled with reverence.

 

The Mu Family members parted to create a passage, allowing Mu Yanfeng and Mu Enxiong to step forward.

 

“Who are you?”

 

Mu Yanfeng asked neither coldly nor warmly. As a Sacred Master Candidate of Brilliant Sky Sacred Land, he was not someone a mere Heaven Grade Alchemist could compare to.

 

“Sacred Master Candidate Mu, I implore you to release my Older Brother, Fei Yunxiao.” In the distance, a figure riding atop a flying beast approached, arriving within a hundred metres after two flashes.

 

“Older Brother? You must be Fei Yunsong?” Mu Yanfeng’s brows furrowed slightly, though his expression remained unchanged.

 

“For Sacred Master Candidate Mu to remember me is truly this Fei’s honour.” That Heaven Grade Alchemist smiled as well, his demeanour showing no particular deference toward Mu Yanfeng.

 

“Releasing him is impossible.” Mu Yanfeng responded with a cold snort, rejecting him directly.

 

Faced with Mu Yanfeng’s resolute attitude, Fei Yunsong appeared as though he had anticipated this response, showing no signs of anger. Of course, even if he were angry, there was little he could do about it.

 

As merely a Heaven Grade Alchemist, he would never believe he could contend with Mu Yanfeng!

 

“Sacred Master Candidate Mu, I come representing Seven Stars Sacred Land. I implore Sacred Master Candidate Mu to show consideration for our Sacred Land’s dignity and not quarrel with my Older Brother.” Fei Yunsong stated neither angrily nor irritably.

 

“Just based on you, you can represent Seven Stars Sacred Land?!” However, Mu Yanfeng maintained that same attitude, even waving dismissively with clear disdain in his eyes.

 

Truthfully speaking, Mu Yanfeng’s behaviour was quite normal.

 

First, though Fei Yunsong held the prestigious position of Pill Hall Elder in a Sacred Land, when compared to Mu Yanfeng, their statuses were far from equal.

 

Second, Fei Yunxiao had led people in an aggressive assault on their doorstep. Had Mu Yanfeng not returned in time, the consequences would have been unthinkable. Without imposing some punishment, it would be utterly insufficient to establish authority!

 

Moreover, Mu Yanfeng had already discovered that Mu Enxiong’s prolonged unconsciousness involved a Heaven Grade Alchemist’s interference. All of this could not be separated from this Fei Yunsong, who appeared as harmless as an old gentleman.

 

Witnessing this scene, numerous experts’ expressions fluctuated uncertainly. Through just a few exchanges, Mu Yanfeng’s presence as a Sacred Master Candidate of a Sacred Land fully manifested itself. Facing a Heaven Grade Alchemist whom they would all treat respectfully, he showed no mercy whatsoever!

 

Fei Yunxiao, who had been secretly pleased, found his expression freezing, that cold smile congealing on his face.

 

He had agreed to Mu Enxiong’s terms precisely because he had secretly notified Fei Yunsong of the changing situation, requesting his rescue. However, he had never imagined that Mu Yanfeng had absolutely no intention of showing Fei Yunsong any respect.

 

This was also Fei Yunxiao overestimating Fei Yunsong’s influence. Though various major and minor Forces across these ten million kilometres of territory would show Fei Yunsong some respect, clearly Mu Yanfeng represented an exception, and he possessed the qualifications to refuse that respect!

 

“Hehe, Sacred Master Candidate Mu, I implore you to show consideration for this old one’s humble reputation and not take offense with Elder Fei Yunsong!” Just as the atmosphere grew awkward, from a distance, an elderly figure spoke with gentle laughter. His voice had barely reached everyone’s ears when the mount beneath his feet flapped its wings once, appearing directly before Fei Yunsong.

 

“What an excellent flying mount!” Seeing that flying beast, Mu Enxiong’s pupils contracted sharply. He sensed that those sharp talons could easily tear through his physical body!

 

Most Alchemists preferred using flying beasts as transportation, and the quality of such creatures reflected the Alchemist’s prestigious status.

 

A flying beast comparable to a Late Stage Martial Ancestor. The figure riding upon it surely possessed a status far beyond what they could approach!

 

“That is… Grandmaster Wang Zhouzi?!”

 

“*Hiss…* Wang Zhouzi, Pill Hall Master of Seven Stars Sacred Land?!”

 

Recognizing that status-symbolic flying beast, the sound of sharp intakes of breath resonated across Heaven and Earth. Countless eyes filled with astonishment and veneration.

 

Wang Zhouzi, a Peak Stage Heaven Grade Alchemist, had actually appeared here!

 

“Hall Master.” Fei Yunsong offered a respectful bow and greeting.

 

Atop that imposing flying beast, Wang Zhouzi merely glanced at him coldly, even displaying a trace of displeasure in his eyes.

 

This time, he had only learned through someone dispatched by the Sacred Master that Fei Yunsong had actually interfered in an external power struggle first, with even Brilliant Sky’s Sacred Master Candidate Mu Yanfeng appearing on the scene.

 

Normally, Sacred Lands would not bother involving themselves in such matters. However, both Mu Yanfeng and Fei Yunsong had Sacred Lands backing them, and this location happened to fall within Seven Stars Sacred Land’s territory. If their Sacred Land showed no response, it would somewhat damage their reputation.

 

“Hall Master Wang.” Seeing the newcomer, Mu Yanfeng’s expression finally became somewhat more serious.