Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
âKilling a Great Venerable with just a single punch â such power is really intoxicating!â Jiang Chen, who was traveling to Heaven Divine City, couldnât calm down.
He wanted to go to the Desolate Forbidden Land to gather Desolate Spirits and cure his father. He also wanted to go to the Jiang family and beat up the members of this insufferably arrogant family. He wanted even more to go to the Ice Spirit Clan and meet with his senior sister.
Those were all matters that he wanted to quickly complete, but, in the past, he had to make them his future goals because he didnât have enough power to achieve them. Now, however, he had a godly power. Thus, his heart couldnât help but beat faster, knowing he could now achieve his goals. But he still didnât lose his reason. He knew clearly that he would end up using the Fire Meteorite power one day, and it was only when he cultivated to that realm that he would really be able of overlooking the whole world.
âSince itâs from the Divine Fire Ring...I can just call this state as Fire God.â
By activating the Divine Fire Ring, Jiang Chenâs body would become dazzling and his eyes would become fiery. He would then possess an indomitable power, and naming such a state as Fire God was a quite suitable choice. According to what he had calculated, the power left in the Fire Meteorite would be enough for him to keep Fire God State for just a minute. It seemed quite short because actually a minute wasnât very long. However, a minute was still enough for him to slaughter 100 Great Venerables if they faced him. Moreover, he could still activate it and stop it at any time, which would leave him with enough time to use it well.
Jiang Chen had already activated it two times. The first one wasnât by his own accord, and it only lasted for several seconds. As for the second time, he used it to kill the Xiahou familyâs Feng Renjie, and it didnât last for even a second that time.
The Fire Meteorite didnât just provide him great power, it also improved his understanding of Fire Lore. He could raise the Nine Transformations Sky-burning Evil Flameâs might to the second transformation. On this day, Jiang Chen went to Heaven Divine City, and he found out that the competition still hadnât started. He couldnât help but heave a sigh of relief. He already promised people he would complete this matter; thus he must complete it regardless of everything. This was a mental state that all powerful experts must possess.
After he went to Heaven Divine Cityâs Elixir Association Branch, he got to see Yang Jingchi, as well as the Ji familyâs sisters.
âTeacher.â Ji Ruxue wore a bright smile. She was still just a 14- or 15-year-old girl. She had fair white skin and a body that was developed better than her elder sisterâs.
Ji Yinyi still wore a crude battle suit that wasnât pretty at all, but, worn by her, it became quite eye-catching and splendid.
The Ji familyâs sisters knew Jiang Chenâs true appearance, so they werenât really surprised.
âYou really became a Celestial Venerable!â Ji Yinyi was shocked. When they parted ways last time, Jiang Chen was just a Spiritual Venerable who needed her protection. Now, he was probably stronger than she was.
âI almost assumed that you wouldnât come here,â Yang Jingchi said.
There were only a few days left before the competition, yet he still hadnât gotten to see Jiang Chen. When he sent people to the Xiahou family to inquire about him, all he could find out was that he had already left long ago.
âI was delayed by some affairs,â Jiang Chen replied.
âBut you already settled them, didnât you?â Yang Jingchi asked.
âI settled them perfectly.â As he spoke, Jiang Chen couldnât help but stroke the Divine Fire Ring.
âItâs fine then.â
Soon after, Yang Jingchi led him to the internal section of the Elixir Building, while the Ji familyâs sisters stated that they would just wait for him outside.
âJiang Chen, I will lead you to see the Elixir Associationâs elder.â
Jiang Chen, led by Yang Jingchi, went into a room with an archaic look that had an invigorating medicinal fragrance permeating it. He quickly got to see the Elixir Associationâs elder. He was an old man past 50 but he still seemed energetic and vigorous. He was then sipping tea.
âElder Zhuge, Jiang Chen came to see you,â Yang Jingchi walked forward and spoke respectfully.
Elder Zhuge nodded slightly, while sipping the tea in his cup, and a delightful expression appeared shortly on his face.
âJiang Chen, come over and sit here. Have a taste of my tea.â Elder Zhuge looked over at him and poured him some tea.
Jiang Chen was surprised by this and revealed a smile as he went over and accepted a teacup with both hands. He said, âElder, many thanks.â
After he spoke, he took a sip of the tea, raised his black brows, and praised it sincerely.
Elder Zhuge got excited when he realized that Jiang Chen also knew how to appreciate good tea.
Upon witnessing this, Yang Jingchi couldnât help but say to himself, Geniuses are really treated differently and specially.
It wasnât like just anyone could get to drink Elder Zhugeâs tea.
At this moment, the sound of hurried footsteps came from outside. A group of people entered and stood in front of the table.
âElder Zhuge!â Their leader greeted the elder respectfully, while his gaze was fixed on Jiang Chen.
âThis is our Heaven Divine Cityâs Elixir Association Branchâs president,â Yang Jingchi introduced him to Jiang Chen.
The Elixir Association was the greatest organization of alchemists in the Three Middle Realms and it could be found almost everywhere. Almost all places had an Elixir Building â even the Great Desolate Land had one.
However, each Elixir Buildingâs status differed according to where it was situated. For example, the one in the Desolate Land once visited by Jiang Chen couldnât be compared to the one in Wing Prefecture. The latter was also not on the same level as the one in the Three Emperors Territory.
From the moment this president had come in he didnât spare Yang Jingchi even a single glance. Moreover, a cold glint flickered in his eyes when he saw Jiang Chen sipping tea. However, he still revealed a smile and said, âIs this the youngest Heaven Alchemist, Jiang Chen?â
Jiang Chen stood up and greeted him indifferently. The person before him was a thin, tall middle-aged man with a face that almost didnât have even a single piece of flesh.
âIâm Bai Xuan, the president of the Three Emperors Territoryâs Elixir Association,â he introduced himself, before he looked at Elder Zhuge. He said, âElder, will you really continue carrying out your former plan?â
âJiang Chen, Bai Xuan assumed that you might have stage fright because you didnât appear. He wanted to substitute you with someone else, and even Elder Zhuge hesitated and considered this matter.â Yang Jingchi explained to Jiang Chen.
âSince Jiang Chen has come back in time, we wonât change it.â Elder Zhuge had a good impression of Jiang Chen
âJiang Chen isnât even 20 years old and, even though heâs a Heaven Alchemist with boundless prospects, isnât he still too immature to participate in such an important competition?â
It seemed like Bai Xuan was ignoring Jiang Chen, who was standing next to him, and spoke freely without abstaining from anything. Even though Heaven Alchemists were respectable, they werenât rare, and it could be clearly seen from the fact that even a Heaven Alchemist like Yang Jingchi was assigned just to Wing Prefecture.
The reason why Jiang Chen was valued by the Elixir Association was that he was still young, and he possessed great potential. His special qualities would display their value in the future, not now.
The Elixir Fire Union and the Elixir Associationâs competition wouldnât care about which sideâs Heaven Alchemist was younger.
âItâs because heâs young that he must go through trials to get experience. President Bai Xuan, this is the Elixir Associationâs decision and canât be changed.â Elder Zhugeâs tone was calm and serene, but it was still firm and resolute.
âUnderstood!â
One could clearly see that Bai Xuanâs expression had changed. His smile disappeared, and he took his people with him and left.
âJiang Chen, you have already seen it. Are you confident about it?â Elder Zhuge asked.
âThatâs right.â Jiang Chenâs reply was simple and short. He didnât need to say anything more or assure them of anything.
As a matter of fact, Bai Xuan assumed that Jiang Chen would have an opportunity of displaying his power, while to Jiang Chen, this was just an opportunity to pay back the Elixir Association for the help they provided him.
However, if Jiang Chen really stated his thoughts, he would seem to others arrogant and conceited.
âYou still donât know the competition rules.â Elder Zhuge smiled upon hearing his reply.
âI would like to hear them.â Jiang Chen sat once again because he also wanted to know the rules.
âIt seems to me like I really donât need to be concerned about your performance then.â Elder Zhuge said, âThe competition will start and end on the same day, and it wonât affect your participation in the Title Battle. Moreover, If you perform well in it, the Elixir Association will even provide you assistance.â