Chapter 2842 - Do You Have the Guts?
Chapter 2842: Do You Have the Guts?
“Boy, didn’t you hear me?” Cheng Da Gang, Tan Zheng Ye’s male disciple, was furious when he saw Duan Ling Tian ignoring him. To add oil to flames, Duan Ling Tian also blatantly flirted with Huan’er in front of him!
“I’m giving you face by ignoring you,” Duan Ling Tian glanced at Cheng Da Gang indifferently as he said, “Since you clearly want me to pay attention to you, I’ll tell you why I ignored you. You, a junior, are not qualified to point your finger at me while I’m talking to your master!”
The onlookers were shocked by Duan Ling Tian’s words. He had clearly placed himself on the same level of seniority as Tan Zheng Ye, the Vice Sect Leader of the Thousand Leaves Celestial Sect, by calling Cheng Da Gang his junior. As the saying went, ‘When the elders speak, the younger ones must not interrupt’. This was the most basic respect for one’s elders.
Cheng Da Gang flushed red when he heard Duan Ling Tian’s rebuke. He said coldly, “Do you really think you’re worthy of being on the same level as my master? If you aren’t pretending to be a prominent Celestial Alchemist who can refine Overarching Heaven Pills, I wouldn’t even waste my breath talking to a pup who’s not even 100 years old!”
“Tan Zheng Ye!” A thunderous voice rang in the air as soon as Cheng Da Gang finished speaking. It was He Shan, the Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect. He glared at Tan Zheng Ye and asked, “Is this how you teach your disciples? Master Duan is the Chief Celestial Alchemist of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect. Identity wise, he’s on equal footing with you… Your disciple is too arrogant and even dares to disrespect the Chief Celestial Alchemist of my sect. As his master, you didn’t even do anything to correct his behavior. You’ve failed in disciplining and teaching your disciple.” His voice was so cold that the temperature seemed to drop.
He Shan’s words caused an uproar among the onlookers.
“The Chief Celestial Alchemist of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect?”
“What? This kid who isn’t even 100 years old is the Chief Celestial Alchemist of Tai Yi Celestial Sect? Is it true?”
“Nonsense! Of course, it’s a lie!”
“Impossible. Even if he’s lucky enough to obtain a prominent Celestial Fire before the age of 100, it’s impossible for him to become a prominent Celestial Alchemist even if he works hard. Let alone a prominent Celestial Alchemist capable of refining the Overarching Heaven Pill, it would be difficult for him to refine ordinary prominent Celestial Pills!”
“The people from the Tai Yi Celestial Sect are too shameless. How dare they claim a kid who’s not even 100 years old is the Chief Celestial Alchemist of their sect just to sell Overarching Heaven Pills in their shop! Do they have any shame?”
“The Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect is a senior member of the sect, and yet, he went along with his sect members’ lie as well. He has lived for so long in vain!”
Based on the discussion in the surroundings, it was clear everyone thought He Shan was lying as well.
Boom!
A loud explosion rang in the direction of the crowd. A blood mist appeared before it was pulled to the ground by an invisible force. The blood stained the ground a dazzling color of red.
Everyone gasped.
The person who was killed was a middle-aged man who had said He Shan had lived for so long in vain. He had clearly paid the price for his insult.
Upon seeing this, everyone who was happily gossiping earlier fell silent as they looked at He Shan fearfully.
Although He Shan did not make any movements, the crowd clearly felt a powerful surge of power from him swept toward the middle-aged man earlier.
“Senior He Shan, please calm down!” Tan Zheng Ye hastily said, “That man didn’t have any malicious intentions. He just found it hard to believe your words. After all, the young man from your sect hasn’t even reached the age of 100.”
After seeing He Shan’s fierce attack, Cheng Da Gang, who mocked Duan Ling Tian earlier, paled immediately. He quickly hid behind Tan Zheng Ye. He no longer dared to argue after seeing He Shan kill the middle-aged man for his insult. Who knew if He Shan would attack him? After all, He Shan was an Eight Trigrams Celestial Duke, and he was even stronger than his master, Tan Zheng Ye. His master might not even be able to stop He Shan if He Shan wanted to kill him.
“That’s right!” Guan Qi Fei stepped forward at this moment and coldly said, “The Tai Yi Celestial Sect’s words are too outrageous. We won’t believe you unless this brat refines an Overarching Heaven Pill in front of us. Otherwise, the Tai Yi Celestial Sect would be considered as violating the rule set by the major Celestial Sects of the Six Southeastern Regions… If you’re guilty, you might even lose the qualification to participate in the Alchemy Conference forever!” He was clearly gloating.
“Who do you think you are?!” Duan Ling Tian looked at Guan Qi Fei and said disdainfully, “Someone like you isn’t worthy of watching me refine Overarching Heaven Pills!” Then, he added confidently, “If you want me to refine Overarching Heaven Pills, please summon representatives from all the major Celestial Sects in the Six Southeastern Regions… I don’t want any lunatics to come again in two days to cause a commotion. I’ll show everyone once and for all that I, the Chief Celestial Alchemist of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect, am capable of refining Overarching Heaven Pills. Our sect isn’t breaking any rules by selling Overarching Heaven Pills in Alchemy City!”
“Who did you call a lunatic?” Guan Qi Fei’s expression darkened. His eyes were brimming with killing intent when he looked at Duan Ling Tian.
At this moment, even Tan Zheng Ye’s expression had turned gloomy. After all, Duan Ling Tian had indirectly called him a lunatic as well. He took a deep breath and suppressed the anger in his heart before he said in a deep voice, “Young man, you’re overthinking things. As long as you refine an Overarching Heaven Pill in front of me, Master Guan, and everyone present, the people from the major Celestial Sects in the Six Southeastern Regions will be convinced that the Tai Yi Celestial Sect is qualified to sell Overarching Heaven Pills in Alchemy City.”
Duan Ling Tian looked at Tan Zheng Ye intently as he asked, “Vice Sect Leader Tan, are you sure you’re qualified to speak on behalf of the major Celestial Sects of the Six Southeastern Regions?”
“Brat!” Guan Qi Fei said coldly, “Don’t think I’m unaware that you’re just trying to stall for time. I don’t understand why you’re still so stubborn when things have reached this point. What’s the point of stalling for time? I advise you to confess to your mistake. If you humble yourself and admit your mistakes, the major Celestial Sects in the Six Southeastern Regions might be lenient to the Tai Yi Celestial Sect and give the sect a lighter punishment.”
Duan Ling Tian ignored Guan Qi Fei and vehemently said, “I, Duan Ling Tian, will not refine Overarching Heaven Pills unless all the representatives of the top Celestial Sects in the Six Southeastern Regions are present.”
Without waiting for Tan Zheng Ye and Guan Qi Fei’s response, Duan Ling Tian continued to say, “Naturally, if you’re going to insist that I refine Overarching Heaven Pills right now, I will oblige as long as you give me some kind of reward. I, Duan Ling Tian, won’t refine pills for no good reason!” Then, he looked at Guan Qi Fei provocatively.
“Reward? What reward?” Guan Qi Fei sneered. He was certain Duan Ling Tian was only stalling for time and calling his and Tan Zheng Ye’s bluff. He did think a brat under the age of 100 was capable of refining the Overarching Heaven Pill!
“I heard that there’s a double-trait Duke Grade Celestial Method, an offensive and defensive type, in the Supporting Sun Celestial Sect…” Duan Ling Tian looked at Guan Qi Fei and Tan Zheng Ye as he said, “I also heard there’s a double-trait Duke Grade Divine Ability, an offensive and movement type, in the Thousand Leaves Celestial Sect. As long as you give these two things to me… I’ll refine the prominent Celestial Pill, the Overarching Heaven Pill, in front of everyone right now! Naturally, the Tai Yi Celestial Sect won’t be unfair or shameless. If I fail, our sect will give you one Duke Grade Celestial Method and two Duke Grade Divine Abilities. I’m sure you’ve heard of our sect’s Duke Grade Celestial Method and Divine Abilities.”
The Supporting Sun Celestial Sect had a double-trait, offensive and defensive, Duke Grade Celestial Method. The Thousand Leaves Celestial Sect had a double-trait, offensive and movement, Duke Grade Divine Ability. He Shan had informed Duan Ling Tian of these things before they came out of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect’s shop.
It was Duan Ling Tian’s decision to gamble with the people from the Supporting Sun Celestial Sect and the Thousand Leaves Celestial Sect who came to stir up trouble. He wanted to try and win the two sects’ double-trait Celestial Method and Divine Ability. However, he was not certain if Tan Zheng Ye and Guan Qi Fei would agree to the bet. After all, they would need the permission of those with a higher ranking in their respective sects. They would need to seek consent from their respective sect leaders even if they wanted to bet.
Duan Ling Tian was clearly provoking them as he said, “How about it? Do you have the guts to accept the bet? If you don’t, you can summon the representatives from the major Celestial Sects in the Six Southeastern Regions. Although it would take some time, at least you don’t have to worry about losing your sects’ double-trait Celestial Method and Divine Ability.”