Supreme Alchemist-Chapter 1672 - 1662: Taking the Initiative to Lower One’s Stance

Chapter 1672: Chapter 1662: Taking the Initiative to Lower One’s Stance

A bet was settled in this way, and neither the Demon God Emperor Palace nor the Supreme Hall achieved their goals, while the Zhenyang Sect managed to defuse a crisis without much danger.

"Long Yan, what exactly do you want?"

Huangshan Ancestor said to Long Yan.

Without bringing back the Godson in one piece, he too would be unable to explain himself.

"It was you who proposed the bet, and you understand the principle of ’a willing bettor must be a willing loser,’ don’t you?"

Long Yan said with a faint smile, "What, can’t the Supreme Palace afford to lose?"

His tone was teasing. freēwēbnovel.com

If Zhenyang Sect had lost, of course, they would have had to release both Young Master Qilin and the Godson, but the outcome was not Zhenyang Sect’s loss, so there was no reason for them to do so.

"Long Yan, you are well aware of the Godson’s status in the Supreme Hall. If anything happens to the Godson at Zhenyang Sect, do you think you can withstand the Supreme Hall’s wrath?"

Huangshan Ancestor said gravely, now invoking the Supreme Hall itself.

"Zhenyang Sect and Supreme Hall have always been at loggerheads. Back then, when I alone ascended Supreme Hall, I feared it not. Do you think, the Supreme Hall can threaten me now?"

Long Yan laughed, a cold laugh.

Huangshan Ancestor’s attempt to threaten Zhenyang Sect with Supreme Hall was definitely a miscalculation.

Upon hearing this, Huangshan Ancestor’s gaze became slightly more concentrated. Indeed, Zhenyang Sect was no longer what it used to be; even the Supreme Hall had to be cautious in dealing with Zhenyang Sect. Long Yan was even less likely to fear the Supreme Hall.

"Long Yan, what are your conditions?"

As far as Huangshan Ancestor could see, Long Yan surely had some conditions. To rescue the Godson, the Supreme Hall would definitely need to pay a price.

"A life for a life. The Godson shouldn’t have laid hands on people from my Zhenyang Sect; he must pay the price."

Long Yan said, "For the Supreme Hall to redeem the Godson is not impossible, one million Purple Crystals and ten divine artifacts."

One million Purple Crystals and ten divine artifacts, those were Long Yan’s terms.

As soon as these words came out, everyone took a sharp breath. The concept of one million Purple Crystals and ten divine artifacts was simply a sky-high price.

"Long Yan, you’re going too far!"

Huangshan Ancestor’s expression turned a bit ugly, his tone chillier.

One million Purple Crystals and ten divine artifacts, Long Yan really dared to ask for them.

Although the Supreme Hall could afford these items, it would be anything but easy; even for the Godson, the Supreme Hall would not be willing to pay such a hefty price.

"Too much?"

Long Yan snorted coldly and said, "Those are my terms. It depends on whether the Godson is worth that much to the Supreme Hall."

He was also unafraid of deeply offending the Supreme Hall.

"Long Yan, we’ll see about that!"

Huangshan Ancestor said coldly and then prepared to leave with the people of the Supreme Hall.

The Qilin King’s expression changed, and in the end, he said nothing, also preparing to take the people from the Demon God Emperor Palace and leave.

"Palace Master Qilin, please wait!"

Just then, Long Yan called out to the Qilin King.

"What do you mean?"

The Qilin King looked at Long Yan, unsure of what Long Yan intended to do.

However, judging by the way Long Yan addressed him, there was no malice.

"Xiaotian, bring out Young Master Qilin."

Long Yan whispered to Lei Xiaotian.

Lei Xiaotian nodded, then entered the grounds of the Zhenyang Sect.

Long Yan took a step forward, his gaze fixed on the Qilin King, "Palace Master Qilin, I have no intention of making the Demon God Emperor Palace my enemy. Bai Ling is my friend. I had no choice, and I believe that if you were in my position, Palace Master Qilin, you would make the same choice."

"The grudge between Zhenyang Sect and the Demon God Emperor Palace started because of me. I, Long Yan, on behalf of the entire Zhenyang Sect, would like to express my apologies to the Demon God Emperor Palace!"

Having said that, Long Yan clasped his hands together and gave a bow to Qilin King, performing a courteous gesture.

Such a scene, unexpected by everyone present, caused the gaze of Qilin King to fluctuate as well.

"Palace Master Qilin, since you’ve come in person, I will give you this face-saving privilege. Take Young Master Qilin back with you."

Long Yan decided to release Young Master Qilin.

As soon as he said this, the brows of those from Zhenyang Sect slightly furrowed, puzzled by Long Yan’s decision, but they all knew he must have his reasons for doing so; therefore, no one interfered.

The eyes of Qilin King wavered, and he moved his lips, seeming uncertain of what to say.

"Thank you!"

In the end, Qilin King uttered a word of thanks.

Very quickly, Lei Xiaotian led Young Master Qilin out from Zhenyang Sect, bringing him before Long Yan.

"Young Master Qilin, sorry for any discomfort you’ve endured during this time."

With a point of his finger, Long Yan lifted The Prohibition within Young Master Qilin’s body.

"Long Yan, I swear we will be at odds until death!"

Young Master Qilin said coldly to Long Yan before he walked over to Qilin King.

"Dad, your timing is perfect. Destroy Zhenyang Sect, I want Long Yan dead!"

Young Master Qilin spoke to Qilin King.

"Silence!"

Qilin King instantly rebuked loudly and then, clasping his hands towards Long Yan, said, "Sect Leader Long, we take our leave!"

"Let’s go!"

Then, Qilin King left with Young Master Qilin and the people of the Demon God Emperor Palace, not even regarding the people of the Supreme Hall.

"Long Yan, what do you mean by this?"

The expression on Huangshan Ancestor’s face turned utterly grim, his tone filled with a chilling coldness.

Long Yan had released Young Master Qilin but detained the Godson, right in front of him, openly slighting him.

"What do you want to say?"

Long Yan’s eyebrows raised with a teasing look as he eyed Huangshan Ancestor.

"The ones who targeted Zhenyang Sect’s branch were both the Godson and Young Master Qilin. If you released Young Master Qilin, you should release the Godson too," Huangshan Ancestor said.

"Do you think that is possible?"

The playful expression on Long Yan’s face gradually faded as he said, "The conflict between Zhenyang Sect and the Demon God Emperor Palace was a misunderstanding; I can afford the Demon God Emperor Palace this face. But the animosity between Zhenyang Sect and Supreme Hall is to the death; in the eyes of Zhenyang Sect, the face of Supreme Hall is not worth a single coin."

Worthless, this was a complete trampling on the dignity of the Supreme Hall.

"Long Yan, you’re going too far!"

The momentum around Huangshan Ancestor abruptly surged, and a murderous intent appeared in his frosty eyes.

"Huangshan Ancestor, I advise you, don’t play with fire. If you truly provoke me, none of you will leave alive," Long Yan’s tone also turned cold. "I will give Supreme Hall one month. If I do not see the ’thing’ I desire within one month, I will send someone to deliver the Godson’s corpse to the Supreme Hall."

One month’s time, whether the Godson could survive past one month depended on Supreme Hall’s attitude.

"Hmph! Let’s go!!"

Huangshan Ancestor snorted coldly and immediately led the people of Supreme Hall away, with a somewhat dejected air.

With the departure of the people from Demon God Emperor Palace and Supreme Hall, Long Yan and the people of Zhenyang Sect also entered the Zhenyang Sect.

Thus, a storm was diffused, full of suspense yet ultimately harmless.

It was certain that the news would spread soon after, becoming an explosive story and a topic of discussion for everyone, shaking the entire Southern Wasteland Continent.

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