Alchemy Sovereign Against the Heaven
Chapter 856 - 847: Not Knowing What’s Good

Chapter 856: Chapter 847: Not Knowing What’s Good

"All of you are the geniuses of our Xuanwu Alliance. To meet here today is undoubtedly a kind of destiny. I, as a humble lady, shall first offer everyone a toast."

After taking her seat, Tian Xinzhi raised her wine cup. Her eyes were like water, carrying a gentle smile, as she surveyed the people present.

"Miss Xinzhi, you’re too polite. To be able to meet you here is truly an honor for us!"

Everyone stood up and raised their cups in the air to toast. Within the Xuanwu Alliance, Tian Xinzhi was definitely considered one of the top geniuses.

"Years ago at the Divine King Valley gathering, my father unexpectedly obtained the inheritance of a Saint. Yet ever since a millennium ago, the Auspicious Cloud has not manifested. This is the lament of our generation. We hope that one day, we will be able to witness the scene of Auspicious Cloud transforming into divine resonance!"

After these words, Tian Xinzhi also drained the wine from her cup.

Mo Wangchen was slightly surprised; he had never heard that Tian Xinzhi’s father had once competed for and obtained the inheritance of an Ancient Great Power at the Divine King Valley gathering.

"Miss Xinzhi, in this gathering, I, Zhou Jing, am truly honored to share a table with you. I offer you another toast!"

Once everyone sat down, at the main table, Zhou Jing filled another cup of wine and then stood up to toast Tian Xinzhi.

"Brother Zhou, your talent has seen your cultivation soar in these few years, aspiring to stand alongside all Saints of the Xuanwu Alliance. If the Flame Phoenix Divine Sect is to appoint a Saint Heir again, this position undoubtedly belongs to you!" Tian Xinzhi also stood up gracefully, without any airs, and toasted with a smile.

Currently, the Flame Phoenix Divine Sect has a Saintess but has never had a Saint Heir.

Saintess Feng Qing carries the ancient Divine Phoenix bloodline and has inextricable ties with the current Phoenix Clan. Her bloodline is noble. She was appointed as Saintess more than a decade ago.

As for why the Flame Phoenix Divine Sect has never appointed a Saint Heir, it’s actually quite understandable.

This is because, among all the young male disciples of the current generation within the Flame Phoenix Divine Sect, there are no sufficiently brilliant figures to undertake the position of Saint Heir.

Yet in recent years, Zhou Jing unexpectedly gained an opportunity, and his cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds. Many have speculated that soon, he may be appointed as the Flame Phoenix Saint.

This would be a supreme honor!

"I shall take Miss Xinzhi’s words as auspicious!"

Zhou Jing laughed heartily, and precisely because of this, over the years, the attitudes of various forces towards him have become much more respectful. No matter where Zhou travels, the treatment he receives is equivalent to that of a Saint Heir.

The reason is essentially due to this: even if Zhou Jing is not the Flame Phoenix Saint now, in the near future, the Saint Heir position will undoubtedly belong to him!

"Brother Kong’s creations are beyond measure. Unexpectedly, you have an interest in attending this gathering this year."

Tian Xinzhi smiled and turned her gaze toward Kong Chu, who sat on her other side. His cultivation perhaps could not compare to hers, nor even to the vast majority of the geniuses in the Xuanwu Alliance.

However, with his extraordinary Alchemy Dao skill, Kong Chu’s future will certainly be boundless!

"The gathering is held annually; to be honest, I was once deeply immersed in alchemy, without the leisure to go out. This is my first time attending, but I’m just here for the excitement." Kong Chu smiled, appearing very courteous.

"Your master is one of our Xuanwu Alliance’s ten Alchemy Dao Masters, and he is also the honorary Vice Alliance Hierarch of the Alchemist Alliance. Under his leadership, Brother Kong, you will certainly be able to step out of Xuanwu Alliance and make a name for yourself in Daluo Heaven!"

This is no empty talk; in fact, with extraordinary Alchemy Dao skills, Kong Chu’s starting point is much higher compared to Martial Arts geniuses like Tian Xinzhi.

Martial Arts are constantly competitive, with dazzling talents, yet not everyone can boast of reaching the end.

But alchemy is different; compared to Martial Arts, the competition is much less fierce. Moreover, the appeal of alchemists is the most formidable. With Kong Chu’s current skills, his future influence will be enough to spread throughout the entire Daluo Heaven Realm!

At the gathering, everyone sat and conversed; the atmosphere appeared harmonious, but there was also some awkwardness.

Because Mo Wangchen noticed that many were entrenched within their own circles, with very few people stepping out to engage with others.

The cause isn’t solely due to differences in strength and cultivation. More so, it’s because of the thoughts dwelling in everyone’s hearts. They are aware that in such an era, most of the people present will likely face a confrontation; it’s an unavoidable destiny across ancient ages for all geniuses.

Halfway through the gathering, Tian Xinzhi also noticed this peculiar atmosphere. Eventually, she suggested that she, Kong Chu, and Zhou Jing stand up to toast everyone present, thereby alleviating the awkwardness of the gathering.

The three stood up, holding their wine cups, starting from the direction of the main table, toasting in turn.

"Hmm? It’s you guys?"

Before long, when the three of them approached Mo Wangchen and the others’ table, Zhou Jing’s expression suddenly changed, and his eyes narrowed.

"What a long time it has been. The grievances of the Jiangchong Mountain Range from the past; who would have thought with Brother Zhou’s current status, you would still remember, which truly makes us feel honored." Wu Yao stood up, his words somewhat unkind, considering Zhou Jing was once a nemesis who nearly caused him death.

"I never expected you two actually have the qualification to participate in this gathering." Zhou Jing sneered, his eyes revealing disdain. In fact, three years ago, his cultivation was not as outstanding as it is now.

The reason he is now the senior disciple of the Flame Phoenix Divine Sect, and even has the opportunity to be appointed as the Flame Phoenix Saint Heir, is because three years ago, in the Jiangchong Mountain Range, he snatched from the hands of Wu Yao and Wei Buping the opportunity that originally belonged to them.

"Today’s gathering is hosted by Miss Xinzhi. Whether we qualify to attend seems irrelevant to you, doesn’t it?" Wei Buping retorted coldly.

Kong Chu and Tian Xinzhi exchanged glances, realizing the sudden change in atmosphere; their dialogue suggested there was an unresolved grudge between them.

"Ignorant!"

Hearing Wei Buping’s words, Zhou Jing’s gaze turned colder, and his expression darkened. Over the years, his cultivation soared rapidly, attracting immense attention from the sect and receiving resources on par with those of a Saint Heir.

As a result, no matter where he goes, who dares to show him disrespect?

Being responded to in such a manner by Wei Buping in front of so many people naturally made him feel humiliated, and anger surged within him.

"Brother Zhou!"

Seeing Zhou Jing about to make a move, Kong Chu furrowed his brow slightly, quickly standing in the way to stop him.

"Everyone, regardless of what grudges you may have held in the past, I hope you can give me face today and put it aside for now, okay?" Tian Xinzhi also stepped out to smooth things over, raising her cup first.

"I shall give Miss Xinzhi this face." Zhou Jing snorted coldly, his gaze landing on Wu Yao and Wei Buping.

With his current status and position, dealing with these two would be exceedingly easy. For him, Wei Buping and Zhou Jing now pose no threat whatsoever.

"Humph!"

Wu Yao snorted coldly but said no more, raising his cup together with Wei Buping and others and drinking swiftly.

"This one..."

However, among them, there was a white-robed youth who, from start to finish, had not stood up.

The events unfolding here seemed unrelated to him, as at this moment, he sat alone, sipping his drink with his head down, as if detached from the situation.

"Miss Xinzhi, your face doesn’t seem to be of concern to some people..."

Zhou Jing’s gaze shifted, his eyes immediately narrowed. Initially, he didn’t pay much attention, but upon seeing the white-robed youth’s face clearly, a cold smile appeared on his lips.

Because he recognized the white-robed man as none other than Mo Wangchen, with whom he had earlier clashed at the entrance of Tianyang Building.

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