The High Priest's brow furrowed, a clear displeasure etching across her face.

This young man is far too arrogant! He needs to be taught a lesson.

"If that's the case, let's refine Battle Intent Pills," the High Priest said.

With a thought from her, a vibrant Alchemy Flame and a pure white Pill Furnace cut through the air, arriving one after the other. This Pill Furnace, too, emanated a treasure-like glow.

Qin Feiyang's eyes gleamed. He thought about snatching it. But on second thought, since their conversation had been recorded, he wasn't worried about them going back on their word.

"The competition allows only one attempt," the High Priest stated. "If the medicinal ingredients are accidentally ruined during the alchemy process, it's considered a loss. Do you have any objections?"

Qin Feiyang shook his head and said, "No, but I want to add a condition."

The High Priest said, "Speak."

"Add your Pill Furnace to the wager," Qin Feiyang said. "Also, while I'm refining the pill, no one is allowed to disturb me, not even by uttering a single word."

"Young man, you've got quite an appetite. Careful you don't choke," the High Priest remarked. "Alright, I agree to your terms."

The High Priest wasted no more words, took out a set of ingredients for Battle Intent Pills, and began the alchemy. Her movements were incredibly proficient; every step was perfectly executed. Clearly, she was a vastly experienced Alchemist.

Soon, a streak of light shot out from the Pill Furnace. The High Priest didn't even glance at it. With a wave of her hand, the pill spun through the air towards Qin Feiyang. This displayed her absolute confidence!

Qin Feiyang caught it and looked down. He discovered an Elixir Pattern on the pill. Though not exceptionally brilliant, it wasn't faint either.

"Not bad at all!" Qin Feiyang exclaimed. The quality of this pill could already be considered upper-middle grade.

The High Priest smiled. "Now it's your turn. Give it your all and show me what you're capable of."

Qin Feiyang smiled faintly. "I won't disappoint you."

"Anyone can make boasts," the middle-aged man snorted, his eyes full of disdain.

A slight smile touched Qin Feiyang's lips. With a wave of his hand, the bronze Pill Furnace and the Netherworld Demon Flame materialized from thin air.

CLANG!

The bronze Pill Furnace landed on the ground.

"Hm?" The High Priest glanced at the bronze Pill Furnace and frowned. "This is only a Second Grade Pill Furnace?"

Qin Feiyang nodded. "Correct. And the Alchemy Flame is also Second Grade."

The middle-aged man's face twitched. He asked, "Kid, do you know what grade the High Priest's Alchemy Flame and Pill Furnace are?"

Qin Feiyang said, "They're both Third Grade."

"You know that, yet you bring out a Second Grade Alchemy Flame and Pill Furnace? What are you trying to pull?" the middle-aged man asked, looking at him strangely. This kid is truly overestimating himself!

"I have no choice. I don't possess a Third Grade Alchemy Flame or Pill Furnace, but Second Grade ones will suffice," Qin Feiyang replied with a faint smile, taking out a set of ingredients for the Battle Intent Pill.

"You arrogant brat, just wait to die!" A flash of disdain crossed the middle-aged man's eyes. He didn't believe that a pill refined by Qin Feiyang using a Second Grade Alchemy Flame and Pill Furnace could surpass the High Priest's.

SWOOSH!

Just then, four figures streaked through the air, landing in the hall.

Qin Feiyang turned his head, and his pupils contracted. So they really found me!

These four individuals were none other than the Chieftains and High Priests from the Bright King and Black Tortoise Tribes.

Meanwhile, the middle-aged man and the High Priest exchanged a puzzled glance. Why have these four Old Bastards come here? And why are they all together?

"You are indeed here!"

"Hand over the Alchemy Flame and Pill Furnace immediately, and I might consider leaving your corpse intact!"

All four glared at Qin Feiyang, their faces filled with rage.

Qin Feiyang smiled. "Whatever it is, let's discuss it after I've finished refining this pill."

"Alchemy?" The four frowned, casting suspicious glances at the middle-aged man and the High Priest.

"He's in an alchemy competition with me. Why have you all come here in such force?" the High Priest asked, looking at the four with confusion.

Luo Guang said grimly, "He stole our tribe's Alchemy Flame!"

"He was even more outrageous in my Black Tortoise Tribe! Not only did he steal our Alchemy Flame, but he also took our Pill Furnace!" the Black Tortoise Chieftain stated furiously.

"Er..." The middle-aged man and High Priest were shocked, taking a moment to process.

Daring to steal the Alchemy Flame from both the Bright King and Black Tortoise Tribes—how bold is this kid?! This means this kid has actually been rather polite to us in the Purple Sun Tribe. At least he didn't resort to robbery with us. But how did he do it? Both tribes are quite powerful. Even we wouldn't be confident about stealing the Alchemy Flames from the two tribes. This is unbelievable! It seems we've underestimated this kid's abilities.

"Kid, didn't you hear?"

"Hand over the Alchemy Flame right now!"

"Otherwise, prepare to be cut into a thousand pieces!" Luo Guang and the other three shouted, the murderous intent in their eyes unconcealed.

Qin Feiyang glanced at the four, then turned to the middle-aged man and the High Priest with a smile. "Sirs, didn't you two agree earlier that no one would disturb my alchemy?"

"Did we say that?" The two were taken aback. Upon careful recollection, they realized they had indeed said so. However, they hadn't paid it much mind at first. They had simply assumed Qin Feiyang was asking the two of them not to make any noise that might disturb his alchemy. Only now did they understand. It turned out Qin Feiyang was truly afraid of the people from the Bright King and Black Tortoise Tribes coming to cause trouble for him. If that happened, he wouldn't be able to concentrate on his alchemy.

In short, this boy was using them, the Purple Sun Tribe, as a shield! This boy's cunning is terrifying! He set up a trap for us right from the start!

Both of them felt a surge of anger. But since they had already agreed, they couldn't go back on their word, could they? Besides, Qin Feiyang still held a recording of their conversation.

The High Priest looked at Luo Guang and the other three and said helplessly, "Do me a favor. Let us finish our competition, and then you can settle your private scores."

The four frowned but eventually nodded. Although they were Chieftains and High Priests of great tribes, they were currently in the Purple Sun Tribe's territory. If relations soured, it would benefit no one.

The High Priest looked at Qin Feiyang and said, "Alright, you can now focus on your alchemy."

"Then watch closely," Qin Feiyang smiled, organized the medicinal ingredients, and began the refinement, controlling the Netherworld Demon Flame. One by one, medicinal herbs were tossed into the bronze Pill Furnace. Throughout the entire process, he showed no signs of haste or panic, remaining calm and composed.

The eyes of the three High Priests from the great tribes—the host and the two visitors—all held a trace of surprise. They were all highly accomplished Alchemists. A single glance told them that Qin Feiyang was a seasoned Alchemist. His speed even surpasses ours!

In less than fifteen breaths, the Battle Intent Pill was ready.

WHOOSH!

The Battle Intent Pill flew out of the Pill Furnace. Qin Feiyang caught it and, without even looking at it, tossed it directly to the High Priest of the Purple Sun Tribe.

The High Priest caught it in her palm and smiled. "You're quite confident!"

"Naturally," Qin Feiyang smiled.

WHOOSH!

All eyes present were fixed on the High Priest's hand. The High Priest extended her arm, slowly uncurling her fingers.

Instantly, brilliant rays of light shot out from between her fingers.

Such strong light! Could it also be an Elixir Pattern? Everyone's heart skipped a beat.

The High Priest's breathing became heavy. Her fingers snapped open, and the Battle Intent Pill was revealed to all.

For a moment, everyone was stunned. Such a dazzling Elixir Pattern!

A sharp glint flashed in Qin Feiyang's eyes. With a wave of his hand, he swiftly opened a transportation portal. Simultaneously, with a sweep of his sleeve, he collected the Netherworld Demon Flame, the bronze Pill Furnace, and the High Priest's Third Grade Alchemy Flame and Pill Furnace, then darted into the portal without a backward glance.

If Luo Guang and the others hadn't come, I wouldn't have to do this. But now there's no choice. If I don't do this, once Luo Guang and his group come to their senses, I might not be able to leave.

"Damn it!"

"Quick, after him!"

Luo Guang and the other three snapped out of their daze and immediately lunged towards the portal. However, they were a step too late; the portal vanished.

The four of them were seething with rage. He had escaped right under their noses. This little whelp is even more slippery than an eel!

The middle-aged man and the High Priest exchanged bewildered glances.

Luo Guang glared at them and roared, "It's all your fault! If you had seized him from the start, he couldn't have escaped!"

The High Priest gave a wry smile. "How could we have known he was so cunning?"

HMPH! Luo Guang snorted coldly and, without further words, left with the white-haired old man. The Black Tortoise Chieftain and the white-haired old woman also didn't linger, departing swiftly.

After watching the four leave, the middle-aged man frowned slightly and turned to the High Priest. "Is the Blood Covenant still intact?"

The High Priest focused her senses for a moment, then shook her head. "The Blood Covenant is still there, but it feels as if something has severed my connection with the Alchemy Flame."

The middle-aged man paused, then sighed. "We've all underestimated this Qin Feiyang!"

"Indeed!" His alchemy skills have far surpassed mine. The High Priest said, "Why don't we try to persuade him to join our tribe?"

"Impossible," the middle-aged man countered. "Didn't you see the look in his eyes? He clearly looks down on our three great tribes."

The High Priest said, "If he agrees, I would even be willing to yield the position of High Priest to him."

The middle-aged man was taken aback, then shook his head and chuckled. "It seems you hold him in very high regard!"

The High Priest smiled. "He's a rare talent. If properly nurtured, his future achievements will be even greater."

"That makes sense," the middle-aged man agreed. "Alright, let's talk to him. With his extraordinary alchemy talent, he will likely participate in the Elixir Tower's assessment. Have someone keep an eye out." He finished, then after a thought, added, "But what if he doesn't join our tribe?"

"As long as he doesn't join any other tribe, we won't interfere," the High Priest said with a gentle smile, yet her voice carried an astonishing killing intent. "But if he goes against us, then we'll have no choice but to eliminate him."

The middle-aged man nodded thoughtfully and smiled. "You decide how to handle it then!"

The High Priest turned and left.

A sharp glint flashed in the middle-aged man's eyes. He then closed them and continued his meditation.

「Sky Thunder City.」

Somewhere in the mountain range outside the city, a figure materialized out of thin air.

It was Qin Feiyang!

As soon as he appeared, he was bent over, hands on his knees, gasping heavily for breath.

I might have appeared relaxed back in the Purple Sun Tribe, but I was actually incredibly tense. Especially when Luo Guang and the other three arrived; my heart nearly leaped out of my chest! Fortunately, it was a close call, but I made it through.

PHEW!

Taking a deep breath to compose himself, Qin Feiyang wandered about, fighting Fierce Beasts until dawn. Only then did he emerge from the mountain range and head towards the city gates.

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