Ye Qingchen's encounter at the Sect's gate, where he repelled Zong Sheng and Shi Tian, quickly spread like a whirlwind across the eight major sects.

The fact that he sent Shi Tian flying with a single move shocked many. Those disciples who initially intended to use Ye Qingchen as a stepping stone to climb onto the Bronze List were all now terrified into silence.

Not a single one dared to mention challenging Ye Qingchen again.

Of course, this meant Ye Qingchen encountered far fewer troubles.

In the following days, he wandered around the Imperial Capital with Ye Qing, and few dared to provoke him.

Occasionally, there would be minor conflicts, with disciples from the eight major sects wanting to teach this overly confident youth a lesson. But they were quickly restrained, with a whisper of advice:

"That's Ye Qingchen!"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately became respectful, not daring to offend him in the slightest.

Of course.

Kong Shun soon heard about the incident and rushed over that same day.

"I didn't expect you to establish yourself so quickly. But do you know, this is nothing; the real challenge is the qualifying competition in a few days," Kong Shun said as a warning.

"Elder Qin has already mentioned it," Ye Qingchen nodded. "The real strong ones will only appear on that day!"

"Good that you understand!"

Kong Shun didn't continue but instead changed the subject, "Pack up, there's an alchemy conference tonight, and you'll come with me!"

"Alchemy conference?"

Ye Qingchen frowned, somewhat reluctant.

Seeing this, Kong Shun had no choice but to explain, "The alchemy conference is a meeting hosted by us alchemists, where everyone gathers to discuss alchemy and exchange insights. It would be highly beneficial for you."

Of course.

Kong Shun also had his personal reasons.

After all, receiving a prodigious talent in alchemy, he naturally wanted to show off a bit.

"Alright then,"

Ye Qingchen reluctantly nodded.

...

The conference was held at Bishui Manor in the Imperial Capital.

The manor was heavily guarded, with a row of martial artists standing outside, looking unapproachable.

Following Kong Shun, Ye Qingchen naturally entered the manor with ease. Bishui Manor was very large and built over a lake, appearing exceptionally splendid under the night lights.

By the time they arrived, many alchemists had already gathered at Bishui Manor.

"Master Kong!"

"Master Kong!"

Along the way.

Those usually arrogant alchemists, upon seeing Kong Shun, all greeted him with respect.

Kong Shun merely nodded slightly.

The people showed no dissatisfaction; instead, they seemed anxious. When their eyes fell on Ye Qingchen, they couldn't help but display a hint of curiosity:

"And who might this be?"

"This is my new disciple," Kong Shun replied casually.

Upon hearing this, the crowd was even more surprised, scrutinizing Ye Qingchen as if trying to memorize his features.

Soon.

The news that Kong Shun had taken on a new disciple spread throughout the exchange meeting.

"Did you hear? Kong Shun has a new disciple!"

"A disciple? But isn't his disciple the Ninth Princess of the royal family?"

"It's not the Ninth Princess, it's another unfamiliar young man!"

"Really, Kong Shun brought him to the alchemy conference. He must highly value him; I have to see this for myself!"

Upon learning the news, the alchemists hurried to make his acquaintance.

No matter who the young man was, just bearing the title of 'disciple of the Imperial Tutor' commanded respect.

...

On the other side of the conference, several alchemists were conversing, led by a stern-looking old man with a hooked nose. Behind him, a young man in purple attire was following.

"Hmm?"

At this moment.

The old man with the hooked nose suddenly noticed that the alchemists gathered around him were drifting away, heading in another direction.

He frowned and looked over:

"What's happening over there?"

"Kong Shun has arrived, and I heard he brought a new disciple," an alchemist who had just returned explained softly.

"Disciple?"

The hooked-nosed old man's eyebrows shot up, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

One should know.

Because of his status as the Imperial Tutor, Kong Shun held a very high position among alchemists.

Yet, until now.

He only had Chu Yao as a disciple.

Moreover, Chu Yao's alchemy talent was fairly mediocre.

This was common knowledge.

So why now was there another disciple?

"Is it him?"

While the hooked-nose old man was wondering, the young man in purple behind him suddenly narrowed his eyes and whispered.

"Dongfang Yu, what's the matter?" the hooked-nose old man turned and asked. His apprentice, with a composed nature and high alchemy talent, was the reason he chose him as his disciple.

"Master, I recognize the young man behind the Imperial Tutor..." Dongfang Yu lowered his voice, whispering to the hooked-nose old man. "He's Ye Qingchen! The one on the Bronze List!"

"Are you certain?"

The hooked-nose old man frowned.

"There's no mistake!" Dongfang Yu shook his head. "I saw him the day he defeated Zong Sheng and Shi Tian... there's no way I could mistake him!"

The hooked-nose old man was momentarily stunned, then couldn't help but sneer, "Alright, let's go meet Kong Shun's new disciple!"

With that.

He started striding confidently forward.

At this moment.

With Kong Shun's arrival, the atmosphere of the entire alchemy conference reached its peak.

Many alchemists present came to pay their respects.

For every alchemist who approached, Kong Shun would introduce Ye Qingchen as his disciple. Upon hearing this, they would immediately smile and greet him warmly.

And only then.

Did Ye Qingchen realize that Kong Shun didn't bring him here merely to exchange alchemy insights but to make himself known, ensuring a smoother path in the alchemy world.

"No wonder Master Kong's disciple, truly extraordinary, not someone to be compared lightly!"

"Indeed, with Master Kong's perspective, anyone he accepts as a disciple is no ordinary person and will surely achieve great things in the future!"

"Naturally!"

Kong Shun, hearing this, said proudly:

"This disciple of mine has the highest talent I've ever seen. In less than three years, he will make a name for himself in Celestial Peak Country and will eventually become a Grandmaster of Alchemy!"

Upon hearing this, the crowd was even more enthusiastic towards Ye Qingchen, not daring to neglect him.

It should be known.

They had never heard Kong Shun speak so highly of a junior.

However.

At this moment, a disdainful voice suddenly rang out:

"Him? Ridiculous! A martial artist could become a Grandmaster of Alchemy?"

Kong Shun's expression stiffened.

Ye Qingchen frowned slightly.

Looking over.

The crowd parted dramatically, revealing an old man with a sinister gaze and a hooked nose, accompanied by a young man in purple. The young man's eyes were full of sarcasm as he looked at Ye Qingchen.

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