Alchemy Master

Chapter 923, A Ruthless Person

Translator: Silavin

“Sacred Master, this is how everything transpired…”

Mu Yanfeng reported the entire sequence of events to Brilliant Sky Sacred Master Yu Qianqiu without concealing a single detail.

“Chen Feng!” Yu Qianqiu’s expression became somewhat grave.

Chen Feng was notoriously vicious and merciless. Now that Qin Yichen had caught his attention, even with Mu Yanfeng by his side, protecting him would prove difficult.

“I never imagined Radiance Sacred Land would still act so recklessly!” Cold light flickered in Yu Qianqiu’s eyes.

Though Chen Feng was bloodthirsty, he was certainly not someone devoid of reason.

However, perhaps Chen Feng himself had not yet realized that the Radiance Sacred Master already intended to eliminate him; and furthermore, wanted to borrow Yu Qianqiu’s own hand to do so!

The Radiance Sacred Master understood perfectly well what position Qin Yichen currently held within Brilliant Sky Sacred Land. He could almost be described as the catalyst for Brilliant Sky’s rise.

If Chen Feng killed Qin Yichen, Yu Qianqiu would certainly retaliate.

Therefore, this was not merely about Chen Feng alone, but about the Radiance Sacred Master behind him.

Yu Qianqiu did not know why the Radiance Sacred Master wanted to eliminate Chen Feng, but from how things looked, this seemed to be the case.

“No, something’s wrong. Why would Chen Feng commit such a fundamental mistake?” As his thoughts circulated, Yu Qianqiu vaguely sensed something still was not quite right.

If the Radiance Sacred Master had instructed Chen Feng to eliminate Qin Yichen, then why would Chen Feng so openly reveal his killing intent?

This was clearly abnormal.

Because once this threat became known, Yu Qianqiu’s side would naturally prepare comprehensive countermeasures, making it impossible for Chen Feng to succeed in the end.

If Chen Feng truly wanted to kill someone, he absolutely would not let his target maintain any awareness of the danger.

Then the only explanation was… Chen Feng did not want to kill Qin Yichen!

It was not that he did not want to kill him, but rather that he did not want to die.

“What a remarkable Chen Feng!” Yu Qianqiu could not help but inwardly praise him.

This Chen Feng was truly no easy opponent. His ascent to the position of Radiance Sacred Master Candidate was definitely not coincidental!

Of course, if someone like this matured, he would become truly terrifying.

Despite his hidden concerns, when Yu Qianqiu thought about how Brilliant Sky had both Qin Yichen and Feng Qianxue, his heart relaxed.

“Yanfeng, you did well.” Yu Qianqiu was naturally referring to the matter of the Spirit Liquid.

Precisely because of this, Radiance Sacred Land failed to obtain that Heaven Ascension Token. If Radiance Sacred Land had acquired two, Brilliant Sky basically would not need to send anyone. Going would only mean certain death with no return.

“Since Qin Yichen doesn’t wish to go, then the opportunity shall be given to Li Yuanba and Mu Yanzhen.” Although currently Li Yuanba and Mu Yanzhen were not the absolute strongest below the Martial Ancestor Realm within the Sacred Land, their potential was the highest.

Especially Li Yuanba. One could even discern that he had the opportunity to challenge the Saint Realm!

“Yes!” A trace of joy flowed through Mu Yanfeng’s heart.

He knew his Younger Sister’s talent well. Though excellent, she certainly did not qualify for the Ancient Heaven Ascension Tomb. Clearly, her acceptance in entering was due to Li Yuanba.

“I’ll dispatch people to escort you back to the Sacred Land as quickly as possible.” With those words, Yu Qianqiu’s light projection vanished without trace.

Originally, he had intended to have Qin Yichen avoid the Sacred Martial City Envoy, hoping the man would give up. But now this person had shamelessly refused to leave, and Yu Qianqiu lacked the courage to drive him away.

After all, this was a Sacred Martial City Envoy!

What made Yu Qianqiu want to laugh and cry simultaneously was that he himself had invited this person into the Sacred Land.

However, he was not worried about Qin Yichen and Feng Qianxue being poached away. If they could be recruited, they would have been long ago, not waiting until now.

…

The next day, the Northern Brilliant Hall Master arrived at Saints City.

He had led experts to annihilate Sky Cliff Pavilion and had been dividing Sky Cliff Pavilion’s territory with various Forces. Upon receiving Yu Qianqiu’s instructions, he immediately came to Saints City.

Subsequently, under escort by a mighty procession of Brilliant Sky Sacred Land’s experts, Qin Yichen and Feng Qianxue embarked on their return journey.

Outside Saints City, atop a mountain peak, Chen Feng watched the Brilliant Sky contingent depart.

His expression remained calm, unlike the several people beside him who appeared anxious and panicked.

Facing such a massive Sacred Land army, charging forward would be like throwing eggs at stone!

But if they failed to kill Qin Yichen, how would they explain this to the Sacred Master upon their return?

Just as they panicked, they suddenly felt a wave of cold intent envelop them.

*Ciii…*

They cried out in terror, but ultimately all collapsed while clutching their throats.

Until their final moment, their eyes remained filled with confusion.

They did not understand why the Sacred Master Candidate would kill them.

“What a truly excellent blade.” Chen Feng held the killing weapon he had obtained at the auction house, sensing the much denser bloody energy. The corner of his mouth curved into an evil, enchanting arc.

*Bang!* Suddenly, he struck his own chest with a palm. Even his bones collapsed inward as fresh blood sprayed from his mouth, all of it landing on the blade.

*Cough, cough…*

His aura weakened considerably. Putting away the weapon, he murmured, “Time to return and report to that old monster.”

What transpired here remained unknown to all.

…

Under escort by the Northern Brilliant Hall Master and numerous Brilliant Sky experts, Qin Yichen and Feng Qianxue naturally returned safely to Brilliant Sky Sacred Land.

“Qin Yichen…” Upon entering the Inner Sect, the Northern Brilliant Hall Master suddenly spoke, calling out to him.

“Hall Master.” Qin Yichen turned, facing him.

“En…”

The Northern Brilliant Hall Master seemed to hesitate for quite some time before finally saying, “About Yi Buyan’s matter…”

“I was impulsive. This Junior apologizes to the Hall Master.” Before he could finish, Qin Yichen proactively offered his apology.

In that matter, the Northern Brilliant Hall Master had actually done nothing wrong from beginning to end. Rather, Qin Yichen himself had appeared reckless.

Facing someone so magnanimous who could sacrifice his own life for the Sacred Land, Qin Yichen genuinely respected him.

“You…” The Northern Brilliant Hall Master froze momentarily, then felt relieved as the stone in his heart finally settled. “Good! The Sacred Master truly didn’t misjudge you!”

He patted Qin Yichen’s shoulder and strode away.

“Qianxue, let’s go.”

Watching his retreating figure, Qin Yichen smiled, taking Feng Qianxue’s hand as they walked toward their residence.

Unsurprisingly, that Sacred Martial City Envoy was indeed waiting at his residence.

“Good! That old fox finally agreed to release you!” Seeing the two approach, the Sacred Martial City Envoy stood, snorting coldly at Dan Xuanzi who followed beside him.

“The Envoy has wronged the Sacred Master. This Junior went out for some practical experience and only just returned with everyone. See, I came to visit you immediately upon returning to the Sacred Land, didn’t I?” Qin Yichen smiled as he defended Yu Qianqiu.

“You call this coming to see me?” The Sacred Martial City Envoy rolled his eyes irritably.

If he had not been lying in wait here, Qin Yichen would never have come to see him!