Alchemy Master

Chapter 655, The Big Shot from the Hidden Family

Translator: Silavin

*Clang!*

Above in the sky, that heaven-piercing sharp Sword Qi gradually dissipated, but the terrifying ravine carved into the ground and the retreating giant beast still demonstrated just how fearsome that swift-as-lightning sword strike had been.

Martial Emperor!

Not just any Martial Emperor, this person was at least a Mid Stage Martial Emperor!

Gazing at the unfamiliar figure slowly materialising in mid-air, the faces of the Xing Family members, which had momentarily shown traces of joy, darkened once again.

Under that earlier Sword Qi attack, many had been shocked into prolonged silence, their gazes toward that figure in mid-air filled with terror.

Xing Yuhuan exchanged glances with several Elders, then smiled bitterly. Though they were all Martial Emperors, just from that casual sword strike alone, it was not difficult to see that this man was absolutely not someone they could withstand.

“Senior!”

Upon seeing this figure, a Martial Emperor from the Qian Family respectfully bowed to him, saying. “The Pill Formula for the Extreme Emperor Transformation Pill is within the Xing Family!”

“*Hmph!* You can’t even handle such a trivial matter properly!” The figure who had suddenly appeared in mid-air was a man who appeared to be around forty to fifty years old. Towards the Qian Family’s Martial Emperor, he showed not the slightest courtesy, directly rebuking him with obvious displeasure in his tone.

Under his rebuke, cold sweat began beading on the forehead of the Qian Family’s Martial Emperor. Others might not know this man’s identity, but he was perfectly clear. This was a big shot which Qian Zhengchen had specifically requested from the Hidden Family.

Even within that Hidden Family, this man held considerable status!

“Forget it. Go and retrieve the Extreme Emperor Transformation Pill Formula. Consider it your chance to redeem yourself through merit.” The man spoke indifferently, his words completely disregarding Xing Yuhuan and the others who stood blocking the entrance to the Xing Family Residence.

“Yes!” Hearing these words, the Qian Family’s Martial Emperor felt as though he had received a great pardon. He hurriedly turned around, his expression becoming extraordinarily vicious. With a wave of his hand, he led the other Martial Emperors, preparing to charge into the Xing Family Residence.

*Roar!*

Seeing their movement, Xiao Bai suddenly slapped the massive Xiao Hei beneath him. The latter let out a thunderous roar and was about to trample towards those Martial Emperors.

“Vile beast, it’s not your turn to show off here!” The moment Xiao Hei moved, the figure in mid-air took a step through the void, his form appearing before Xiao Hei like a ghost.

*Clang!* With the sound of a sword, a sharp sword beam flashed past. Xiao Hei’s massive body was directly forced back several steps, and a pained roar emanated from his mouth.

*Roar!* Having been forced back by a single sword strike, Xiao Hei’s pupils reddened somewhat, and a violent, murderous aura formed visible waves that rolled outward.

“What kind of Demonic Beast is this? Such thick skin and flesh!” Seeing that his single sword strike had merely forced the giant beast back, surprise flashed through the man’s eyes. That sword strike should have been sufficient to pierce through the defences of a Mid Stage Martial Emperor! Yet that giant beast had merely been forced back. There was not even the slightest mark on its armour-like hide!

“Bad man! Don’t hit Xiao Hei!” Just then, a childish voice suddenly rang out. Everyone felt their vision blur, and somehow, a little girl who appeared no more than three or four years old was standing in front of the giant beast.

She puffed out her little cheeks, looking at the middle-aged man ahead with obvious displeasure, raising her small fists slightly in a gesture completely devoid of any threatening force, leaving people somewhat stunned.

This was truly a case of a newborn Calf not fearing the Tiger!

Seeing this scene, many people had this thought flash through their minds.

“Ling’er!” At this moment, several cries of alarm rang out. Led by Lu Linghan, the figures of Ye Liangchen, Zhao Ritian, and the Shu Sisters flashed out from within the Xing Family Residence.

Then, under countless astonished gazes, they resolutely stood in front of Little Ling’er.

“A mantis trying to stop a chariot! How ridiculous!”

Seeing a group who had not even reached Martial King Realm daring to stand opposite a Mid Stage Martial Emperor to protect a little girl, such an absurd situation immediately caused mockery to flash through countless eyes.

In the eyes of some distant observers, however, there was a trace of regret. Among that group, only the woman radiating a cold aura possessed decent strength, but this was far from sufficient to resist a Martial Emperor!

“Ling’er, are you alright?”

Ye Liangchen pulled Little Ling’er behind him, asking with concern.

She looked at this uncle covered in fat and had originally wanted to resist, but seeing the worry on his face, she obediently nodded and did not resist further.

“Hey, you shameless thing! Attacking a little girl. Aren’t you ashamed of yourself? After living this long, have you lived your life like a dog?” Beside Ye Liangchen, Zhao Ritian could no longer contain himself and directly began berating the man.

Hearing his words, the entire scene fell into complete silence. In countless people’s eyes, the weakest among them was undoubtedly this fellow who showed not the slightest trace of Yuan Energy fluctuation.

What they had not expected was that he would be the first to speak up, and his words were filled with nothing but curses, without the slightest trace of respect.

[He is seeking death!] This thought flashed through everyone’s minds.

Sure enough, the expression of the Martial Emperor opposite them darkened. Firstly, he had not actually done anything to that little girl. Secondly, though the latter concealed it well, he could still sense that he was a Human Grade Alchemy Master. For a mere Human Grade Alchemy Master to dare rebuke him like this, how could he not be enraged?

“Sir!” Just as the middle-aged man was preparing to wave his hand and annihilate this group of eyesores, the Qian Family’s Martial Emperor rushed over. “Sir, they are the upper echelons of the Soaring Joy Chamber Of Commerce. The Extreme Emperor Transformation Pill Formula is in their possession!”

“Oh?” Hearing this, the middle-aged man’s lips curved into a smile. [So this group wanted to deliver themselves to death, ensuring I couldn’t obtain the Pill Formula.]

“Three breaths of time. Hand over the Pill Formula!” The middle-aged man glanced at the giant beast behind them that had suppressed his violent aura, his lips curving into a smile. “I only want the Pill Formula and that beast. Refuse, and you die!”

Having just finished speaking, the middle-aged man gave Lu Linghan and the others not the slightest moment to consider, directly beginning his countdown.

“One!” In barely a second, he had already counted through the three numbers.

Seeing the sinister smile at the corner of his mouth, Lu Linghan and the others’ hearts sank. They finally realised that this man had never intended to let them go.

Indeed, as a proud Martial Emperor who had been rebuked in front of countless people, no one could tolerate such treatment.

Subsequently, a sharp aura burst forth from his body, and a cold sword pointed directly at Zhao Ritian.

“Stop!” Just then, a clear, cold voice rang out distinctly in mid-air.