The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 724: Chapter 724: Belittlement

Not many may have seen Li Tai, but those who have heard of his great name are certainly not a few.

Li Family is one of the strongest Alchemy Dao Families on the Heavenly Origin Continent and is not far behind even when compared to the number one Alchemy Dao Family of the Wan Family.

And this Li Tai, he is considered an Alchemy Dao prodigy of the Li Family. Despite his young age, Li Tai has risen rapidly within the family. In just a couple of hundred years, he has become an eighth-level Pill Master. Now, he is one of the most outstanding Pill Masters within the Li Family.

Precisely because of his youthful age and his achievements, many on the Continent believe Li Tai to be the Pill Master closest to becoming the Great Alchemist King. It is certain that during his lifetime, he will become a Great Alchemist King.

Even the older generation from several Alchemy Dao Families share this view. For instance, some of the higher-ups of the Wan Family pay extra attention to Li Tai. Naturally, the Wan Family does not want Li Tai to become the Great Alchemist King, because if that happened, their position as the first Alchemy Dao Family would be in jeopardy.

Li Tai, hearing the endless discussions all around, had the corners of his mouth lift in a smile, his eyes carrying a sense of pride.

His gaze then shifted, looking at Jing Yan with eyes full of provocation.

”Li Tai!” Jing Yan also looked towards Li Tai, silently repeating the name to himself, his lips revealing a faint smile.

This was not the first or second time Jing Yan had heard the name. He was almost completely familiar with all the well-known Pill Masters on the Continent.

Now, Jing Yan was no longer a greenhorn. Moreover, hosting this Alchemy Dao Conference, how could he not acquaint himself with these well-known Pill Masters?

Although people like Li Tai would never catch Jing Yan’s eye, not being of the caliber to be his rivals, Jing Yan still needed to know of their existence, to understand their identities and capabilities. This would be advantageous for controlling the Alchemy Dao Conference.

If Jing Yan didn’t even know who someone like Li Tai was, it would only invite mockery and contempt.

After all, Li Tai of the Li Family is one of the most capable Pill Masters on the Heavenly Origin Continent, a result that is relatively acknowledged.

Not to know Li Tai would seem somewhat ignorant.

”Brother Li Tai, you’re too bold!” the skinny Pill Master exclaimed, eyes wide as he looked towards Li Tai.

”Bold? How so?” Li Tai glared back at the skinny Pill Master.

”Hehe, this is the Holy City. Alchemist Jing Yan is the Hall Master of the Holy Hall. Aren’t you afraid that offending Jing Yan will leave you unable to exit the Holy City?” the skinny Pill Master said with a sigh.

”That’s right! Brother Li Tai, even though your family is a great Alchemy Dao Family on the Continent with tremendous influence, if you offend Hall Master Jing Yan here in the Holy City, I’m afraid not even your family will be able to save you,” added another Pill Master dressed in a red robe, shaking his head.

These three were clearly together, egging each other on, also trying to pressure Jing Yan, to ensure he would not use force against them.

”Hmph, I, Li Tai, truly don’t fear offending this youngster.”

”If he were afraid, he would not have organized this Alchemy Dao Conference!”

”A mere youth, and he dares to hold such an Alchemy Dao Conference? How ignorant. Even I have never thought of holding an Alchemy Dao Conference. If Pill Country were to host such an Alchemy Dao Conference headed by Donghe Great Pill King, then I, Li Tai, would definitely accept it. But him, Jing Yan, by what right?” Li Tai’s gaze hardened as he spoke out loud.

These words indeed subtly elevated Donghe. Saying he would accept an Alchemy Dao Conference hosted by Pill Country, he obviously referred to Donghe.

This clearly indicated that the Li Family did not wish to completely fall out with Donghe.

However, the scorn and belittlement expressed towards Jing Yan were even more pronounced.

At this time, somewhere on the outskirts.

”Elder Xian Lun, this Jing Yan seems quite ordinary, eh! Is such a character really worth the Gai Family making such a big fuss?” Tong Yue said in a low voice, sitting beside Xian Lun.

”Mr. Tong Yue, you really must not underestimate this young fellow. He may seem harmless at first glance, which is exactly why my Gai Family has suffered a great loss at his hands,” Xian Lun replied in a lowered voice.

”Really? But being so mocked and derided by the Li Family’s youngster, he doesn’t even dare to let out a fart. Hmph, if it were me, I would’ve slapped that Li Family youngster to death right there,” Tong Yue ’hehe’ chuckled.

”Haha, Jing Yan is certainly not on par with Mr. Tong Yue. You were renowned across the Continent centuries ago, so much so that even the Holy Master would avoid you. Jing Yan is just a newcomer, and though he may have some thorns, and can bite, he’s definitely no match for you,” Xian Lun whispered flattery to Tong Yue.

Upon hearing Xian Lun’s words of compliment, Tong Yue indeed broke into a wide grin, his mouth nearly splitting to his ears.

”Haha, Elder Xian Lun, I do like hearing you say that,” Tong Yue said with a nod, laughing heartily as he tilted his head.

Meanwhile, amongst Li Tai’s shouting and the murmured whispers, the sentiment became increasingly dismissive toward Jing Yan.

Jing Yan was too young, which alone led many to disrespect him. Now being aggressively pressured by Li Tai, people began to develop an attitude of disdain toward Jing Yan.

Even among the Pill Masters in the inner circle, many began to frown at Jing Yan, wondering if he was all style and no substance, good-looking but useless.

And the recently widespread rumor of the Longevity Pill, could it also be an exaggeration? Or perhaps, the Longevity Pill did exist, but Jing Yan was not the one who refined it?

A number of Pill Masters began to mutter inwardly, second-guessing their decision to sign up for the Splendid Dojo’s Alchemy Dao Conference.

If Jing Yan lacked genuine skill and was merely a showman, then their participation in the Alchemy Dao Conference was pointless, simply a waste of their time.

Upon this thought, some Pill Masters even started shaking their heads.

Among the Pill Masters, Gui Yang in a white robe remained expressionless, eyes cast down as if indifferent to everything around him.

But in Gui Yang’s heart, he was considering that perhaps he wouldn’t even need to take action; the Gai Family might achieve their goal and disrupt the Alchemy Dao Conference. And if this Alchemy Dao Conference were to be spoiled, it would be extremely difficult for Jing Yan to hold another in the future. It might be that Jing Yan would never again have the chance to host an Alchemy Dao Conference.

”Alchemist Li Tai.”

It was then that Jing Yan spoke up with a smile.

At this moment, Jing Yan’s heart was, of course, full of anger. However, he had to restrain this anger. If he wanted to deal with Li Tai, it was very simple; a slap from Jing Yan, and Li Tai, with only Peak Dao King Realm Martial Arts Cultivation, would certainly be dead without a doubt.

But Jing Yan couldn’t do that!

This was the venue for the Alchemy Dao Conference, and to deal with Li Tai, he had to crush him with Alchemy Dao, not Martial Arts. Forcibly suppressing him with Martial Arts would not achieve the result Jing Yan desired.