Path of Alchemy Mastery-Chapter 50: Ten Thousand Spirits Descend the Mountain

"Send out the command. Since the Myriad Spirit Death Order has appeared in this world, whoever can kill and retrieve the Token shall claim a spot in the Spiritual Energy storm within Wanling Mountain Range. This reward is also effective for outsiders." The consciousness of the four elders had just returned to Wanling Mountain.

Immediately, the elder issued the command, and these words directly appeared in the minds of all demon beasts living within Wanling Mountain Range.

Here, with the support of the array, the four elders of the Wanling Mountain Range were nearly invincible.

The usually serene Wanling Mountain Range instantly buzzed with activity. All sorts of demon beasts spread the word, asking each other for information.

"The Myriad Spirit Death Order hasn’t appeared in at least a few thousand years. Who could have possibly prompted the elders to issue a death order?" The little monkey scratched its head and asked.

"Who cares, I’m going down the mountain. A spot in the once-in-a-millennium Spiritual Energy storm, catching it might just help me climb another step." The giant bear didn’t think too much; it was solely focused on seizing that spot.

The little monkey was smarter and said to the giant bear, "Why don’t we join forces? We can fight for the spot between us later. After today, Wanling Mountain Range will surely be empty as most of our kin will descend the mountain. If we don’t team up, we probably won’t stand a chance."

"Alright. I’m not brainy, so I’ll listen to you. We’ll fight over it later." Getting the giant bear to think was harder than killing him.

On this day, Wanling Mountain Range was all astir; who knew what sort of spot it was that could drive a motley crew of demon beasts to descend the mountain in search of Mu Can. Even demon beasts in secluded cultivation chose to emerge.

"Elder sister, is this really okay?" a delicate female voice asked. It was the elder of the Fox Clan.

"Wanling Mountain Range has been too low-key. From today on, Wanling Mountain Range shall not tolerate any disrespect," declared the elder with a commanding presence.

The demon beasts descending Wanling Mountain Range, what kind of impact will this have on the current situation?

As the projection of the Snake Venerable’s colossal eyes disappeared from Pingyun City, the overwhelming oppressive aura that weighed upon the entire city also vanished completely.

Many cultivators within the city collapsed onto their haunches, panting heavily, as if they had narrowly escaped death.

"Who’s there, skulking around and trying to sneak off?" Xuanyuan Mingkong, fuming at that moment, spotted the short figure and the Giant trying to slink away and scolded sharply.

With a gentle wave of his hand, the two felt as if two invisible hands appeared behind them, instantly hauling the pair trying to flee back.

"Master, these two were sent by Donghuang," Mu Can explained on the side.

"Donghuang again, time and time again, do they really think the Xuanyuan lineage is defenseless?" Upon hearing that it was Donghuang’s doing yet again, Xuanyuan Mingkong roared in fury.

Seeing Xuanyuan Mingkong getting angry, Mu Can quickly spoke, "Master, let me handle the matters between the younger generation myself. One day, I will make him kneel at my feet. Trust me dad, Master." With the Reincarnation Pearl in hand, Mu Can indeed possessed such confidence. Moreover, a man’s grudge can only be washed away with his own hands.

"Once I return to the academy, I will definitely vent this anger. If not killing Donghuang, then at least serving a warning to those behind him." Decisions made by Xuanyuan Mingkong were seldom changed by others.

The two men, pale as death, were brought before Xuanyuan Mingkong, unable to muster up the courage to resist.

"Let me deal with these two, Master," Mu Can said, rubbing his hands together as he saw the two culprits captured before him.

They had dared to attack him, and just now he was preoccupied with watching the mysterious giant eyes, nearly letting these two escape.

"Mhm." Xuanyuan Mingkong nodded, lightly patting the two, and in an instant, sealed all their power.

Mu Can slowly descended to the ground, and Xuanyuan Mingkong also landed on the ground with the two men.

Stepping forward, Mu Can gently patted the shorty’s face, "Why don’t you run again?"

"Kill me if you want, just cut the bullshit." The shorty was quite tough; someone who kills must be prepared to be killed themselves, and he had long anticipated this day might come.

"Heh heh, quite tough, aren’t you? What did Donghuang offer you to go to such lengths to come and kill me?" Mu Can asked with a smile tugging at his lips.

Despite his smile, a chill crept over the shorty. The image of Mu Can striking down the Snake Venerable with a single blow was still fresh in his mind, and he still had no idea why Mu Can was so powerful.

"It’s just a matter of mutual needs. Falling into your hands means I’m simply not as skilled. I didn’t do my homework; I didn’t expect you to have the strength of a Martial Venerate at the peak," said the shorty with a face full of regret. If they had known about Mu Can’s Martial Venerate capabilities, they likely would have never made the trip. Ending up in Mu Can’s hands today seemed like fate.

"Who is that Snake Venerable?" Mu Can continued to inquire.

"Are you scared?" A trace of a smile appeared on the shorty’s face. From his perspective, the owner of those giant eyes is stronger than Xuanyuan Mingkong, so it’d be normal for Mu Can to be afraid.

With a smack, the shorty felt like half of his face had swollen up—that was Mu Can slapping him upon seeing his smile.

Hit them where it hurts most—the face. If you’re here to kill me, I’m going to hit you right in the face.

The shorty, alongside the Giant, had been rampaging for years, never once lowering himself before Donghuang, let alone being humiliated like this.

Staring furiously at Mu Can, he had the expression of someone ready to devour his enemy.

"Does that amuse you?" Mu Can retorted with another backhand slap and continued to slap the shorty repeatedly, seven or eight times, before finally stopping.

The shorty, whose strength had already been sealed, spat out a mouthful of blood along with a few bloodied teeth, which were knocked out by Mu Can’s blows.

The nearby Giant wanted to rush in but found himself completely drained of any strength, unable to move an inch, only then realizing Xuanyuan Mingkong was still standing terrifyingly nearby.

"Stop," the shorty suddenly shouted, his words now airy due to the missing front teeth.

"Oh? Want to talk now? I haven’t even started torturing you," said Mu Can, pausing to ask as he noticed the change.

"If I tell you, will you let both of us brothers go?" Blood trickled down from the corner of the shorty’s mouth, and both sides of his face were swollen high, making him look like a pig’s head.

"Heh, do you believe you’re in any position to bargain with me?" Mu Can laughed coldly. He didn’t particularly care to learn anything from them, as Donghuang was already a mortal enemy, and today’s incident with the little snake had just made him another formidable adversary.

"You refrain from killing us, and we’ll take a blood oath not to oppose you. Then I’ll tell you everything you want to know about Donghuang," the shorty said, staring at Mu Can.

The shorty was still young, with no desire to die for Donghuang’s sake. Ever the opportunist, he was ready to defect fully after just a few slaps without a hint of hesitation.

That’s the way people are; even when willing to face death, the internal struggle when realizing it’s for someone unworthy of their protection is profound.

Mu Can pondered briefly; indeed, he was unaware of the changes Donghuang had undergone in the past three years, and these two hadn’t really caused him any harm.

After weighing the pros and cons, Mu Can nodded slightly, "Alright, I agree."

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