Chapter 915 - Killed By A Finger Jab (1/2)

The Ancient Deity Plateau stood by the bank of the river that flowed and tumbled for three thousand miles.

The plateau was surrounded by Essence Qi. Winds carried the rumbles of thunder from the distance as lightning poked through dark clouds, illuminating the flat ground. It was a very rare and perfect place for seeking enlightenment. No wonder it would attract so many young cultivators to gather there and compete with each other.

However, there and then, the mood at the plateau was tense.

“Did I hear it right? Elixir Monarch Chen wants to kill Lichen?”

“That is absurd! The w.a.n.g Family had revoked his Elixir Monarch t.i.tle, he’s a n.o.body now. Even if the Heavenly Jade Sword Prince is willing to spare his life for the sake of his alchemy skills, he would not let him get away with it unpunished.”

“Chen Beixuan must have lost touch with reality after being wors.h.i.+ped for a few days.”

Many people shook their heads in their minds.

Elixir Monarch was just an empty t.i.tle; it meant nothing without the backing and recognition of powerful factions. It was as empty as a deadman’s eyes in front of Heavenly Lord Families.

In a way, the Elixir Monarch meant much less than the t.i.tle of a Heavenly Alchemist.

A Heavenly Alchemist had to become a Heavenly Lord first and had enough personal strength to sit at the same table with other powerful factions.

“Nonsense.”

Nin Haichao snorted.

“Elixir Monarch Chen, you are getting too carried away with your success.”

Feng Yuqiu shook his head.

“He’s starting to crack.”

Hu Mei let out a derisive smile.

The other elites on the Longevity Roll didn’t even say a thing since they were convinced that Chen Fan was doomed from the outset. Neither had Heavenly Jade Sword Prince or w.a.n.g Xuanlong ever doubted Chen Fan’s Alchemy Art, but they would rather handle under average alchemists to do their bidding than having to deal with an Elixir Monarch’s att.i.tude.

“Wu Baisu, Young Master w.a.n.g has just revoked his t.i.tle. We will take Chen Beixuan with us until we have decided his punishment.”

Hu Xiao sauntered over.

“Over my dead body!” Wu Baisu rose to her feet and protested. However, she knew that the Wu Family could not hold out against the combined might of so many powerful families. She looked over and turned to Wu Baisu in a fit of desperation.

However, Wu Baisu had kept her silence.

The dealings between Chen Fan and the Wu Family were purely business. The Wu Family might have been willing to eliminate minor players such as the Flying Feather Sect for Chen Fan, but would never step to defend him in front of the Heavenly Lord Families. Worse, the w.a.n.g Family and the Three Major Heavenly Sects were involved. Even Wu Wendin would have to think twice before crossing the red line.

“Chen Beixuan, please follow me. You can rest a.s.sured that the Hu family will give you a proper trial.”

Hu Xiao cracked a smile and reached a hand toward Chen Fan.

In the sky, a golden palm appeared out of nowhere. It was four meters wide and it’s glinting surface looked extremely tough. It bore down on Chen Fan. Hu Xiao’s attack was carried out with energy from his Superior-grade Golden Core. Before the claw landed on Chen Fan, the ground was pressed in despite the protective arrays left by the Heavenly Lord.

“Stop!”

Lin Wuhua flew out with a blade in one hand. However, Hu Xiao knocked her off course with the flick of a finger. If Zhao Juexian hadn’t acted quickly, she might have been killed by Hu Xiao. Zhao Juexian straightened his back and summoned an apparition of a huge python. The python flew out and blocked the palm attack.

“What’s the meaning of this? You want to fight me again?”

Hu Xiao sn.i.g.g.e.red.

He had brought down Zhao Juexian the last time they fought. However, he was later defeated by Chen Fan. He dreamed of avenging his defeat and redeem himself, and the day had finally come.

Hu Xiao threw his head back and shouted, “Very well then. I shall bring both of you to heel.”

Suddenly, six sparkling purple Talisman Inscriptions flew out of his eyes and formed six copies of Hu Xiao around him.

“Nine Illusions of Heavenly Fox!”

The secret art of the Hu family was revealed once more. This time, Hu Xiao’s copy looked much more vivid than the previous time. The energy inside of those apparitions had also doubled.

“Boom!”

Hu Xiao, along with his six copies, charged at Chen Fan.

Zhao Juexian was able to stop the six copies in their tracks, but not Hu Xiao himself. He darted left and right, and pa.s.sed Zhao Juexian’s defense like a phantom. In a blink, he arrived in front of Chen Fan. His long hair and sleeves flowed against the wind, looking unearthly and elfin.

Everyone watched as Hu Xiao lifted one arm and reached toward Chen Fan.

“Come with me!”

His hand increased size rapidly and turned into the Divine Claw of the Heavenly Fox. It cut off Chen Fan’s escape route, before it even landed on him. Not even a late-stage Golden Core Cultivator could dodge this attack.

Wu Qinyan was turned into a bundle of nerves. She looked at Wu Baisu several times, but was disappointed to see her indifference.

Yun Yier shouted out her distress, “Senior Chen!”

All the audience held their breath.

Chen Fan had made as many enemies as he made friends. The man with a folded fan clenched tightly onto the wooden spine of this accessory and fell into distress.

“Chen Beixuan, the t.i.tle of Elixir Monarch means nothing. The world is tightly under the grasp of great families. You will regret ever messing with me!”