Chapter 861: You Set The Price
ââŠâ Wei Wuyin was fully aware that Tian Muyang was trying to test him through this challenge. It was evidently clear that Tian Muyang and the Imperial Clan were hesitant to act against Wu Yu.
âDoes he want to verify my skill and potential, weighing offending Wu Yu over befriending me?â Wei Wuyin pondered this possibility, but it didnât quite feel right to him. From the fielding of three Sky Destroyers and six Earthly Saints, it was clear that Tian Muyang was either on orders to subdue Wu Yu or fight an all-out war. If Han Yuhei was correct and it regarded their cultivation method, the foundation of any clanâs legacy, then the former was certainly true.
An order from the Aeternal Sky Divine Emperor mightâve been issued, an official warrant for Wu Yuâs arrest. But if so, then Tian Muyangâs first attempt should be to peacefully bring Wu Yu in their custody. This was why Wei Wuyin had decided to seize the initiative, bringing Wu Yu with him to negotiate, and if the Imperial Heaven Qi Method was what they were after, they would abandon it without hesitation.
While they canât stop Wu Yu from cultivating it, they wouldnât be able to cultivate it either. Without the Imperial Heaven Ignition Essence, a quality given at birth or transferred through special circumstances, it was mostly useless. They could, however, use it to strengthen the foundation of the so-called ârip-offâ within the Aeternal Sky Scripture through study, dissection, and integration.
And Wei Wuyin didnât value it much. He had enough cultivation methods that didnât have such stringent requirements from the Battlefield. It was inconsequential to concede the method. The only detail that needed to be worked out was the negotiation for it, which Wei Wuyin thought wouldâve been the first discussed topic. There were definitely some benefits that could be squeezed out.
Wei Wuyin gave Tian Muyang a long, deep look. The latter merely replied with a smile, but the depths of his eyes revealed a wisp of pride, challenge, and a wisp of caution.
âIs he scared of me?â Wei Wuyin shifted his gaze to the three Sky Destroyers. Then, he looked at Tian Xiaolu. This gorgeous womanâs neutral gaze still radiated that concealed killing intent. However, from time to time, as she sized him up, there was a discreet flicker of that well-known mixed emotions of shock, admiration, and a little doubt. Wei Wuyin was quite familiar with this, and it was the reflection of her thoughts towards his looks and presence. Clearly, she had been shaken a little.
âYour niece is quite the talent,â Wei Wuyin remarked with genuine praise. Besides Qingye Ying, she was the first Alchemic Astral Soul cultivator that he had met in the Grand Cyclic Stellar Region. While he was certain there were others, likely at a lower cultivation base in the Astral Core Realm, he hadnât visited any alchemist organizations or explored the True Element Sectâs alchemist department.
So she was his second.
When he praised her, there was clearly a little animosity generated from her eyes. It felt defiant yet proud.
âShe is. So, what do you think? I think itâll be healthy for her to learn this lesson.â Tian Muyang kept pushing it. It was abundantly clear at this point that he was fully intent on having this challenge happen.
âIâve never shied away from a challenge, and I donât intend to do so now.â Wei Wuyinâs words sparked a bright light of interest in Tian Muyang, including Zhang Ziyi and Han Yuhei. Not a single one of these Earthly Saints werenât wishing to see if the rumors were true, that Wei Wuyin was a Grand Mortal Sovereign Alchemist with enough skill to invent the Neo-Dawn Eclipse Pill.
Of course, the line of thinking was different for both sides. Han Yuhei and Zhang Ziyi wanted to see if Wei Wuyin had the talent to concoct it, while Tian Muyang felt that the concoction method had originated from the King of Everlore, not Wei Wuyin. The Imperial King sought to verify his skillsâ legacy and thus his background, not his potential and talent.
âHowever,â Wei Wuyin turned to Tian Muyang, the look in his eyes was quite serious, âThe Saint Cyclic Renewal Summit is in six months, and a true Alchemic Clash isnât completed in a short period. Am I wrong, Imperial King Muyang?â
ââŠâ Tian Muyang went into a ponderous silence. Even Tian Xiaoluâs emotions eased. The killing intent abated by a considerable degree. This caught Wei Wuyin by surprise. Was she reluctant to be here? Was she being forced?
âOr is your intention to ensure that I donât make it to the Saint Cyclic Renewal Summit?â Wei Wuyin asked with a lifted brow. This event will redefine the talent standard of the entire Grand Cyclic Stellar Region. While it was long overdue after thousands of years of changes, his Neo-Dawn Eclipse Pill had greatly contributed to it.
Tian Muyang chuckled softly, âOf course not; I wouldnât ask for you to compete in a full Alchemic Clash. Just a single topic, just to show her a little of what you can do.â
Wu Yu frowned, coldly saying in Wei Wuyinâs stead: âA little of what my Young Lord can do? Youâre debasing the sanctity of a competition between Alchemists. If you wish to show a difference in skill, compare their current achievements, not compete in a half-assed competition with a deadline. How ridiculous!â
Wu Yuâs words were spoken without any respect. This caused Zhang Ziyiâs heart to shiver, but Han Yuheiâs eyes contained a little ridicule. It wasnât directed towards Wu Yu but the Imperial Clan. It felt refreshing knowing that even the Imperial Clan wasnât afforded any respect.
ââŠâ Tian Muyangâs expression changed. As for Tian Xiaolu, her neutral gaze filled with harsh emotions dissipated gradually, and she gently nodded her head. She agreed with Wu Yu!
Of course, Wu Yu wasnât saying this without purpose. Wei Wuyin had instructed him to say these exact words.
Wei Wuyin saw how awkward Tian Muyangâs expression became, he added with a smile: âI apologize for my knight tone; he highly respects the Alchemic Dao and what it represents. You should understand, right?â
âI do,â Tian Muyang said with his expression growing a little solemn, continuing with, âI heard that Grand Knight Wu Yu, your Alchemic Knight, was originally an Alchemic Knight of the King of Everlore, so I understand his strong opinions on the matter.â
Wu Yuâs identity was quite prominent, and his appearance was largely unchanged from before, so those from the Myriad Monarch Sect could easily corroborate his existence as the same man depicted in all those busts and paintings they worshipped. Furthermore, there were those like San Luoyang who ascended, living until now and having interacted with Wu Yu before.
Wu Yuâs mystic aura surged slightly, a wisp of violence emerged from his eyes. âI was never his Alchemic Knight; we wereâŠfriends.â The dynamic between the King of Everlore and him was not as Tian Muyang suggested. All else aside, the King of Everlore never had an Alchemic Knight during his time in the Desolate Dragnet Stellar Region. He had two individuals by his side, servants andâŠcompanions.
Wu Yu was part of the latter.
He was not his lesser but his equal. They supported each other, but neither one followed the otherâs will without question. This related to all of the King of Everloreâs entourage. It was why he was free to stay in the starfield to rule after the King of Everlore left to seek out a way to survive the last three Astral Tribulations.
The dynamics he had with Wei Wuyin and the King of Everlore was fundamentally different, and mostly because he would never follow someone like the King of Everlore wholeheartedly.
âFriends?â Tian Muyang was taken aback by this statement of Wu Yu, but seeing the genuine leakage of emotion from his expression, he felt that it was more complicated than just friends. Moreover, the term âYoung Lordâ kept his heart in a vice grip of hesitation. If Wei Wuyin was the Young Lord, then there was clearly a Lord, right?
âI seeâŠâ
This further placed Tian Muyang in a predicament. He sought to verify Wei Wuyinâs skills without offending the man behind him. From the shared silver eyes, the Neo-Dawn Eclipse Pill, Rainbow Bridge, born and raised in the same starfield of the King of Everlore, having extremely similar talents, and all sorts of beings that exceeded the means a mortal should have or command, this all suggested he was a descendant of the King of Everlore.
Very few would doubt this.
And more would want to know: Where did the King of Everlore go? Why was his descendant here?
âImperial King Muyang, how about this: Iâm intrigued by Miss Xiaoluâs talent and skills, and we can exchange skills. In a few years, Iâve had Wu Yu announce a challenge to the entire Grand Cyclic Stellar Region during his time in the Everlore Domain. Why doesnât she come along and participate? Itâll be an opportunity to measure herself against the younger generation of the stellar region. Moreover, we can face each other then, no?â
Ten years! In ten years, there will be an Alchemic Clash Royale with the Concoction Method of the Neo-Dawn Eclipse Pill on the line!
ââŠâ Tian Muyang went silent.
Wei Wuyin sighed in his heart. He gestured towards Wu Yu with his right hand. Wu Yu didnât hesitate to bring out the Myriad Monarch Canon. This instantly caused several auras to fluctuate within the Sky Destroyers and even Tian Muyangâs expression dramatically shifted.
âThe Aeternal Sky Scripture!â
âI heard that your Aeternal Sky Scripture bears strong resemblance to the Myriad Monarch Canon, that your cultivation methods might even have been derived from the same source. I guess youâre here for this, right?â Wei Wuyin gestured again, and Wu Yu sent the Myriad Monarch Canon into his hand. Wei Wuyin casually waved it about, causing the auras to once again fluctuate wildly. Some were so intense that they seemed ready to shoot out of the Sky Destroyer.
A strong tension formed in the air.
âHere.â Wei Wuyin tossed the Myriad Monarch Canon towards Tian Muyang, as if he was treating it like an ordinary book. Tian Muyang rushed forward, carefully coating his hand in gentle mystic power as he enveloped the Myriad Monarch Canon as if it was some godly manuscript. He breathed out a sigh of relief after seeing that the Chill of the Dark Void hadnât damaged it.
At this point, three lights had already left the Sky Destroyers, appearing in the Dark Void! They were clearly Earthly Saints of the Tian Clan, likely related to the Royal Bloodline, and their auras were robust and intense. They directed their all towards the Myriad Monarch Canon in Tian Muyangâs grasp. They seemed like starving monkeys finding a fresh banana.
Wu Yuâs eyes reflected a strong light of disdain. He was almost laughing as he shook his head, saying softly under his breath: âItâs not that serious.â If Wei Wuyin didnât consider it much, why would he? Seeing these Earthly Saints shiver in ecstasy at obtaining this book, he found it a little funny.
He couldnât imagine what would happen if they were aware of the Blood Origin Method. This method was far more profound than the Imperial Heaven Qi Method, and it was just an auxiliary cultivation method.
Suddenly, all focus jetted towards Wu Yu. They were all gazes of intense emotions gathered on his body, mostly intermixed with killing intent.
Wei Wuyin openly gave Wu Yu a halting gesture, but his eyes also reflected that the Earthly Saintsâ actions were a little embarrassing. It was such that even he couldnât hold a little bit of his disdain towards them, especially seeing how they were throwing themselves at something he casually threw their way.
Wu Yu didnât stop, âIâm sorry, Young Lord, but they resemble beggars. I mean, itâs just a low-level cultivation method. Why the panic? It just seems soâŠâ He didnât finish as Wei Wuyin gave him a harsh look, silencing him. He lowered his head, not speaking again. It was clear Wu Yu was afraid of Wei Wuyin from his actions.
Wei Wuyin turned towards Tian Muyang and the three Earthly Saints, two men and one woman, all likely highly renowned Imperial Monarchs and experts of their generations. They all had strange expressions on their faces. It was abnormally odd, contorted and twitching.
The disdain within those gorgeous eyes of Wei Wuyin truly made them question themselves. This was a mere freaking mortal! What right did heâŠ
âImperial King Muyang, am I right? Is this why youâre here? If so, then I think we should conduct an exchange. How about this, you can set the price of the Myriad Monarch Canon however you want as an apology for my knightâs disrespect.â Wei Wuyinâs words were effectively pitying them, but it also made it very difficult for them to find issues with his words.
Suddenly, Si De chimed in. âIt seems quite valuable to them, though.â She came off as if she was unwilling for Wei Wuyin to suffer a loss, and that they were going to take advantage of him. Her sightless eyes didnât carry any light, but they felt as if she was insulting them. As if saying they were being frantic over trash, but even trash has its value.
It didnât take long before one of the Imperial Monarchs exploded in rage, a burst of mystic aura surging wildly about. They were the Tian Clan! They should be taking this method by force, rightfully reclaiming a portion of their heritage that had leaked or originally belonged to them! He felt the urge to attack Wu Yu mostly, but he didnât make a move in the end. Not because he was restrained by a strong force, but because he just couldnât bring himself to do it. If he did, it would be directly confirming their words.
Wu Yu protected Wei Wuyin and the others from the violent fluctuations. He couldnât hold back a smirk.
The Earthly Saints were clearly discussing something through spiritual transmissions, their expressions changing from time to time. Eventually, Tian Muyang flew forward.
âWe can do an exchange, but we have to first verify the value of this tome and its connection with the Aeternal Sky Scripture. If itâs an exact copy, itâll be a little ridiculous to make an exchange, right?â Tian Muyang calmly noted.
Wei Wuyin nodded, âYouâre right. But it shouldnât be. A senior of mine once saw the Aeternal Sky Scripture to study for pill concoction. He told me that the Myriad Monarch Canonâs method is a little more profound. Of course, this was long ago, so who knows now. But it should definitely not be the same. So how about this, you can give me your valuation at the All-Alchemic Clash Royale in ten years. Whatever you think itâs worth, you can pay that.â
ââŠâ The Imperial Monarchs were at a loss. They felt as if they were being drawn into a strange pace. Should events be happening like this?
âAs for the lovely Tian Xiaolu, it was a pleasure to meet you. I hope that weâll have more interactions in the future.â Tian Xiaolu had mostly lost her hostility. Shockingly, she was looking at Wei Wuyin with a little bit of interest in her eyes. The others might not be able to see it, but she clearly saw it as an outsider looking in, and knew exactly what was happening.
âI was in the middle of cultivating a very difficult spell, so Iâll have to return. If not, I wouldâve invited you all to stay. I do hope to see you all at the All-Alchemic Clash Royale. Iâll leave you to your business with the True Element Sect, if you still have any.â After saying this, Wei Wuyin gave a respectful bow before Bai Lin once again fully unleashed her Fire Phoenix Transformation.
She turned and departed without another word. As for the Myriad Monarch Canon, it was left in their hands.
ââŠâ
Despite wearing a smile, the way Tian Muyang handled the Myriad Monarch Canon had become a little careless, a little indifferent.
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