Ling Xiao’s appearance could be considered handsome, but definitely not the devastatingly handsome type. Yet unexpectedly, he attracted women so much. The two beside him were simply top-tier beauties.
Not to mention those two, even the sisters Hua Fuguang and Hua Lüeying were a pair of exquisite twin flowers.
This Ling Xiao truly had incredible luck with women.
What he did not know was that Ling Xiao was secretly feeling depressed about being so popular.
Perhaps out of a competitive spirit, Feng Ming Piaoxue and Ji Luoyu also sat in front of and behind Ling Xiao. These seven women completely surrounded him, their fragrances assaulting his senses. Even the ever-calm Ling Xiao had to close his eyes and circulate his Tianyuan force to steady himself.
However, the moment he closed his eyes, a gaze as venomous as a poisonous snake made him feel uncomfortable all over.
He turned his head and met Dan Qing’s eyes.
Those were eyes that stared as if at a mortal enemy.
They were like the cold eyes of a viper, filled with resentment.
Perhaps because he saw Ling Xiao, Dan Qing angrily gave him a thumbs-up, then pointed it downwards.
From reading his lips, Ling Xiao could roughly tell what he was saying.
“You stole my Piaoxue sister and seduced my Luoyu sister too. I will never let you off! At today’s alchemy conference, just wait to make a fool of yourself!”
Ling Xiao responded directly with a middle finger, then transmitted his voice via soul: “Although I have no interest in stealing women from you, trash like you could never beat me!”
Hearing these words, Dan Qing nearly burst out cursing.
But remembering Xiao Zhan’s death last night, he immediately shut his mouth.
Ling Xiao had strong protectors at his side. Confronting him head-on would not work, so the only option was to settle it at the alchemy conference.
In truth, the gazes fixed on Ling Xiao were not limited to one.
There was another person’s gaze, merely more concealed.
This person was nicknamed the “Ice General”. He was also one of the thirteen divine generals of the Divine Phoenix Empire, and Xiao Zhan’s own younger brother, Xiao Zhi!
Xiao Zhi’s cultivation far surpassed Xiao Zhan’s. Among the thirteen divine generals, his ranking was close to Ji Ning’s.
His strength lay not only in cultivation, but even more in his wisdom.
Or one could call it cunning.
Up to now, no one had ever seen him personally take action. His battles were always fought with his mouth and his mind.
Enemies were crippled before he even needed to lift a hand.
Xiao Zhi had only arrived in Sin City today.
He had not originally planned to come, but his elder brother Xiao Zhan’s death filled him with rage.
He wanted to see for himself what kind of person this culprit who caused his brother’s death really was.
“General Xiao, since our enemy is the same Ling Xiao, why not cooperate?”
Sitting beside Xiao Zhi were Corpse Granny, Zhang Tiande, and Representative Yan.
These three were now in complete collusion. Of course, their goal was not just Ling Xiao’s death, but also the Imperial Seal in his possession.
“Of course we can cooperate. You get the seal, I want Ling Xiao’s life!”
Though he said this, Xiao Zhi had his own plans.
He wanted not only Ling Xiao’s death, but also to claim the Imperial Seal for himself.
After obtaining the Human King notes inside, he would present it to the crown prince, Feng Ming Qishan.
As for Corpse Granny and the others, if they obeyed, they could still live. If they were foolish enough to compete with him for the seal, he would not mind killing them outright.
…
Time passed slowly.
A huge magical treasure clock was placed in the square.
Finally, after bright chimes rang out, an even louder and more festive burst of ceremonial cannons shot into the sky.
Even though it was daytime, these cannons were still brilliant and dazzling.
As one of the judges and the host of the conference,
the Changle Ancestor slowly stood up, walked to the main stage, and cleared his throat twice into the sound-amplifying magical treasure placed there.
Though it was just a cough, it instantly silenced the chaotic venue.
Nearly ten thousand alchemists and over a hundred thousand spectators all turned their eyes towards him.
Aside from a few individuals, no one dared to easily provoke this ancestor from Changle Immortal Island.
After all, he was the legitimate island master of Changle Immortal Island.
“I will spare you the unnecessary words. Now, on behalf of Changle Immortal Island, I declare the first new Alchemy Conference officially begun!”
“Boom!”
Like a volcano erupting, the venue instantly boiled over. The sky and earth resounded with excited and passionate shouts.
After the Changle Ancestor announced the start, the alchemists rose from their preparation seats one after another and proceeded to their respective alchemy platforms according to the number plates they had received earlier.
In that instant, deafening cheers once again filled the previously quiet square.
“I don’t seem to have a number plate?”
Ling Xiao was stunned for a moment, only then realising that after entering the venue, no one had reminded him to collect one.
“Neither do I,” Ji Luoyu said with a smile. “Those of us who took part in the internal test and placed in the top ten don’t need number plates. Our alchemy platforms are over there!”
As she spoke, she pointed towards the main stage.
At that moment, ten alchemy platforms had already been set up on the stage.
“You’re kidding. Refining pills in such a prominent spot? Can one maintain a normal mindset?”
Ling Xiao said with a wry smile.
“I don’t know about you, but I certainly can!”
Not far away, Dan Qing sneered, then leaped into the air.
As a Second Cave Heaven realm cultivator, Dan Qing possessed a very special martial soul.
It was a cauldron!
His Cave Heaven domain was the “Cauldron Cave Heaven”.
Soaring through the air, his martial soul manifested. The cauldron hovered in mid-air as Dan Qing landed in the examination area in an extremely dashing manner.
Cheers instantly filled the sky.
People revered alchemists, and naturally hoped these alchemists would display even greater abilities.
Although the alchemy conference had only just begun, this movement technique counted as the final performance element.
Dan Qing’s action perfectly satisfied the audience’s tastes.
“Brother Dan Qing, not bad cultivation, and a strong Cave Heaven domain. Ling Xiao, it’s your turn next. I’ll go first!”
Ji Luoyu smiled lightly, tapped her foot gently, and also leaped upwards. In mid-air, she danced gracefully like a beautiful butterfly.
Then, just as she was about to descend, she removed her hairpin and actually glided to the ground stepping on it.
In terms of elegance and beauty, she was no less than Dan Qing.
But Ji Luoyu was, after all, a beauty.
Beauties always attracted more attention and cheers.
“Awoo~~ Awoo~~”
Wolf howls even erupted from the spectator stands.
The audience clearly loved Ji Luoyu’s performance.
Cave Heaven realm warriors were not yet qualified to fly, but brief gliding was already possible.
The displays by Dan Qing and Ji Luoyu were nothing short of outstanding.
Combining their own martial souls with treasures, they performed those graceful gliding poses, leaving people in awe.
