Medical Sage

”Brother Manlou, let’s be frank! The significance of possessing a Purple Qi Spiritual Root is clear, and I don’t think I need to belabor the point. It’s rather inappropriate for your Exquisite Sect to monopolize this talent,” said Taoist Qingyue, staring forcefully at Li Manlou. His words were firm and resonant, leaving no room for compromise, as the emergence of Chen Fei’s Purple Qi Spiritual Root Talent had completely dispelled any of his previous thoughts of giving up.

”Taoist Qingyue is right. Lord Li Manlou, do you really think it’s feasible for your Exquisite Sect to monopolize such an unparalleled genius with a Purple Qi Spiritual Root? In any case, we, the Yue Family of Black Water Ditch… will definitely not agree,” a powerhouse from the Yue Family of Black Water Ditch, clad in ragged beast skins, stepped forward. His aura swelled as he spoke with unyielding resolve.

Not only that, but Xu Tianying, the powerhouse from the Xu Family of Chengxia Peak, didn’t even bother wasting words with Li Manlou. He strode over to Chen Fei in three quick steps, pushing past Taoist Qingyue. His eyes burned as he said, ”In terms of power, while the Xu Family is indeed not as strong as the Exquisite Sect, our old Family Head is one of the top sword-wielding Foundation Establishment True Person Realm Experts in the Eagle Gorge Area! You walk the path of a Sword Cultivator, so our old Family Head should be the most suitable opportunity for you. Please consider it carefully.”

”You—Floating Cloud Sect, Yue Family of Black Water Ditch, Xu Family of Chengxia Peak… Good, very good! It seems you’ve made up your minds to defy the Exquisite Sect and try to snatch someone right from under my nose? Hmph!” Li Manlou’s eyes fixed intently on them, his face turning ashen. Even his heavy, cold snort seemed to radiate a biting chill, matching his icy demeanor. At a time like this, these people really have no consideration for past relations.

”Li Manlou, don’t exaggerate! This young friend hasn’t formally joined your Exquisite Sect yet. Are you saying we can’t compete fairly?” Xu Tianying retorted coldly, now addressing Li Manlou directly by his full name.

”That’s right. Brother Tianying makes a good point. We are merely presenting our respective offers in fair competition. As for the final outcome, let the young friend decide for himself,” Taoist Qingyue added in agreement.

Hearing this, Li Manlou’s expression soured again, but he truly had no rebuttal.

He then turned his stern gaze to Chen Fei. ”Chen Fei, I never expected you to give us such a great surprise! That is a legendary talent, unparalleled throughout the ages… Regardless, I still hope you will choose our Exquisite Sect. Everything they can promise you, the Exquisite Sect can also provide! And what our Exquisite Sect can offer you exclusively, they may not be able to match. Please, consider this carefully!”

As soon as he spoke, the faces of Taoist Qingyue, Xu Tianying, and the others turned sour. While Li Manlou’s words bordered on boasting, at that moment, the Exquisite Sect was indeed the only one among them with the right to make such an arrogant claim. Who could argue, when the Exquisite Sect’s foundation and power were undeniably superior to their three factions?

”Hmph! Your Exquisite Sect has the audacity to make such arrogant claims? How utterly shameless and absurd!” Just then, a cold, mocking voice cut in unexpectedly.

Langye, a Qi Refining Eighth Layer Powerhouse from the Purple Flame Palace, had appeared below the Spirit Measuring Pillar without anyone noticing. As he delivered his icy taunt, he looked at Chen Fei and said nonchalantly, ”In terms of strength, our Purple Flame Palace is the strongest and most powerful… The previous incidents were just a misunderstanding. Let’s forget about it. Why don’t you join our Purple Flame Palace?”

”My-my Lord!?” Seeing this, Sun Tianzheng, who was already pale and dispirited, grew even more aghast and cried out. Lord Langye is actually inviting that bastard to join their Purple Flame Palace? What does that make me, Sun Tianzheng? Wouldn’t I become a laughingstock?!

”Shut up! You useless piece of trash, you’re only good at messing things up…” Langye snapped coldly, silencing him. A moment ago, when Sun Tianzheng possessed a top-tier Blue Qi Spiritual Root, he certainly wouldn’t have been reprimanded so harshly. But things were different now that Chen Fei had tested for a Purple Qi Spiritual Root, a talent of legendary and unparalleled proportions. What’s a ’mere’ Blue Qi Spiritual Root compared to a Purple Qi Spiritual Root? It’s not even worth dog shit!

At this sight, the expressions of Li Manlou and Taoist Qingyue shifted, turning dark and ugly, tinged with a hint of panic. Although Chen Fei and the Purple Flame Palace had their disagreements, there was one fact they could not ignore or deny: the Purple Flame Palace was indeed the strongest of the Five Great Immortal Sects. In fact, even within the entire Eagle Gorge Area, the Purple Flame Palace’s foundation and power absolutely ranked in the top three.

As the old saying goes, man strives for greater heights just as water flows to lower depths. Honestly, if they were in Chen Fei’s shoes, they would surely choose the most powerful faction, wouldn’t they? After all, no one is willing to joke about their own future and prospects! In that light, everything that had happened before could indeed be written off as a mere misunderstanding.

”Esteemed seniors, please give me a moment to think,” replied our Young Master Chen Fei. He seemed to completely ignore Langye’s words, speaking only to Li Manlou and the others with a placid expression.

At his response, everyone froze. Langye, the Qi Refining Eighth Layer powerhouse from the Purple Flame Palace, had his expression stiffen instantly. He stared at Chen Fei, his lips pulling back into a snarling grin that revealed his fangs. ”What arrogance,” he said in a sinister voice. ”A mere Qi Refining Sixth Layer… you dare look down on my Purple Flame Palace?! You unappreciative fool.”

Hearing this, a cold sneer touched the corner of Chen Fei’s lips. Unappreciative? So what if I am? From the very beginning, haven’t these people from the Purple Flame Palace been the ones provoking and targeting me? And now… Heh. This wolf demon must be used to being arrogant and unrestrained, hiding behind the Purple Flame Palace’s reputation. He probably thinks only his sect can cause trouble for others, while everyone else must obediently submit.

Seeing Chen Fei’s silent disdain and mockery, Langye felt deeply insulted. His face twisted with ferocity as his demon qi roiled. Fixing his eyes on Chen Fei, he growled, ”Listen here, you little brat, are you deaf or mute? Can’t you understand what I’m saying? My Purple Flame Palace is the strongest and most powerful! Don’t push your luck and be an unappreciative, shameless fool!”

”Heh, so what if your Purple Flame Palace is the strongest and most powerful? All I know is that you’ve been targeting me and causing trouble for me all along, right? As for giving face, why should I give you any?” Chen Fei said coolly, sweeping his dark eyes over Langye.

He then turned to Li Manlou and nodded, a slow smile spreading across his face. ”Senior, if your esteemed sect isn’t against it, I, this junior Chen Fei, am willing to join.” At these words, Langye’s face turned utterly ashen.

Of course, he wasn’t the only one. The remaining men, Taoist Qingyue and Xu Tianying, also wore extremely ugly expressions. Although they had mentally prepared for this, they still found it hard to accept now that Chen Fei had actually made his choice. This was the legendary Purple Qi Spiritual Root Talent, unparalleled in all of history. Once he matured, he would surely dominate the Eagle Gorge. It was even likely that neither Ghost Wolf City nor the Outer Domain of the Ancient Country could halt the advance of such an exceptional genius! But now?

Now, this unparalleled, once-in-an-epoch genius was choosing another faction, joining the Exquisite Sect right before their eyes. This was truly something they couldn’t accept.

In that instant, a sinister thought seemed to sprout in all their minds simultaneously.

BOOM!

Abruptly, a terrifying pillar of demon qi shot high into the sky. It was Langye, his face ashen and ferocious, unleashing his power. His chilling gaze was nailed to Chen Fei, and though he said nothing, everyone felt a dreadful, invisible pressure.

The Purple Qi Spiritual Root was a talent of legend, famed throughout Qiannan—a truly invincible, peerless gift. Once its owner matured, they could challenge the overlords of the Primordial Core True Lord Realm. No one would dare take them lightly.

Thus, a tidal wave of roiling demonic light and terrifying murderous intent crashed toward Chen Fei, suffocating in its intensity. Since the Purple Flame Palace cannot have him, he must be destroyed!

”Langye, what do you think you’re doing!?” Li Manlou reacted instantly, leaping in front of Chen Fei to block the billowing demon qi as he roared in anger.

”Heh, what do I think I’m doing? Isn’t it obvious?” Langye sneered. ”A peerless genius with a Purple Qi Spiritual Root! If my Purple Flame Palace can’t have him, then we must destroy him! Or do you think I’m stupid enough to just wait for someone like him to grow up, seek revenge on me, and then unify the Eagle Gorge as its invincible ruler?”

His words struck a chord. The expressions on Taoist Qingyue, Xu Tianying, and the man in beast skins changed dramatically, their brows knitting together. He’s right. If we really let a genius like this mature, the Eagle Gorge might change masters in less than twenty years! By then, where would our families and sects stand? Would we have to bow our heads and submit...?

WHOOSH!

”My apologies.”

Suddenly, the tense standoff was broken. The powerhouse from the Yue Family, clad in beast skins, flashed into motion. A Low Grade Magic Artifact appeared in his hand—a meteor hammer covered in barbs—and he swung it directly at Chen Fei’s head in a vicious sneak attack. Spiritual light pulsed around it, and murderous intent surged like a tide.

This was a top expert from the Yue Family of Black Water Ditch, at the peak of the Qi Refining Seventh Layer, launching a surprise attack. Chen Fei’s expression changed drastically as he smelled the stench of death.