The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron
Chapter 1118 - Chapter 1118 Chapter 1117 The Strategy Succeeds

Chapter 1118: Chapter 1117: The Strategy Succeeds Chapter 1118: Chapter 1117: The Strategy Succeeds Elder Tiankui let out a cold laugh, looking disdainfully at Elder Tiangang, “You’ve truly become senile, resorting to such a pointless, confused strategy. How laughable.”

Not the least bit enraged, Elder Tiangang’s expression remained cold and indifferent, “Fang Lin’s mastery of Alchemy Tao no longer needs proof. He is the youngest Master of Pill in our Pill Alliance, and defeating seventeen Hall Masters is indeed commendable.”

The crowd was puzzled. Was Elder Tiangang showing weakness by praising Fang Lin like this?

However, they heard Elder Tiangang’s tone shift, “But the Hall Master of the Pill Alliance’s thirty-two halls must be proficient in both Alchemy and Martial Arts. Fang Lin’s strength in Alchemy is indeed sufficient, but his Martial Arts skills still need to be verified.”

Upon hearing this, Elder Tiankui realized what was happening. Seeing Fang Lin’s deep accomplishments in alchemy, he no longer wanted to use alchemy competition to hinder Fang Lin but intended to make an issue out of Fang Lin’s martial prowess instead.

The crowd below was also abuzz. So this was what Elder Tiangang was planning.

Fang Lin’s lips curved into a faint smile. This Elder Tiangang actually wanted to make an issue out of Martial Arts. It seemed this elder didn’t know him well enough.

“Hehe, Fang Lin has already reached the Spirit Bone stage. Is verification still necessary?” Elder Tiankui chortled, his words dripping with mockery.

Elder Tiangang said, “Even if he has reached the Spirit Bone stage, he still needs sufficient strength to take on the role of Hall Master. If he only has the realm but none of the exceptional strength, he still isn’t qualified.”

“Elder Tiangang speaks the truth. Fang Lin’s strength in Alchemy Tao is indeed praiseworthy, but his Martial Arts prowess is still unknown.”

“Indeed, verification is necessary. After all, the position of Hall Master is of great importance, and without sufficient Martial Arts strength, one isn’t qualified for the role.”

“I also agree with Elder Tiangang’s viewpoint. Whether Fang Lin is qualified to be a Hall Master still requires careful consideration.”

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Many high-ranking officials from the Pill Alliance stepped forward, one after another expressing agreement with Elder Tiangang’s statement.

Most surprisingly, among these high-ranking officials were those who had previously chosen neutrality, but now they were siding with Elder Tiangang.

Elder Tiankui didn’t look very pleased. He hadn’t expected Elder Tiangang to pull such a move, not to cling to the question of Fang Lin’s alchemy strength but rather to obstruct him using his Martial Arts strength.

If Elder Tiangang succeeded, wouldn’t that render Fang Lin’s splendid achievement of seventeen consecutive victories meaningless?

“Fang Lin has reached the fourth stage in the Talent Battle of the Nine Countries and remains undefeated to this date. Is that not enough to prove his Martial Arts strength?” Elder Tiankui said sternly.

Many high-ranking officials nodded their heads. Fang Lin’s participation in the Talent Battle of the Nine Countries, and his exceptional performance reaching the fourth stage, was indeed a strong testament to his Martial Arts strength.

Elder Tiangang smiled faintly, “Perhaps he performed admirably during the Talent Battle of the Nine Countries, but to assume the role of Hall Master, such strength is still not enough.”

Elder Tiankui snorted coldly, “Isn’t the performance in the Talent Battle of the Nine Countries enough to prove Fang Lin’s strength? Then what does it take to prove it? Does it only count if you, Elder Tiangang, say so?”

Elder Tiangang shook his head, “Of course, it’s not up to me to decide. Fang Lin himself must demonstrate he’s got the necessary strength.”

“There’s no need for that. Fang Lin has always been a talent with dual proficiency in Alchemy and Martial Arts, a well-established name. He is fully qualified to be the Hall Master.” Elder Tiankui declared, dismissing the notion, unwilling to let Elder Tiangang succeed and wanting to avoid any unnecessary complications in this matter.

“If Fang Lin’s martial arts strength cannot be proven, then he cannot assume the position of Hall Master,” Elder Tiangang said, a hint of mockery in his eyes.

Elder Tiankui frowned deeply, when suddenly a voice echoed in his ears, and his expression immediately changed.

This voice, heard only by Elder Tiankui, seemed ethereal, yet it left him, an Elder, feeling powerless from the bottom of his heart.

It was the voice of the Western Moon King, clearly telling Elder Tiankui that if Fang Lin wished to take up the role of the Hall Master of North Town Hall, he must prove his martial arts strength; otherwise, he would not be suitable for the position.

Elder Tiankui had not expected that even the Western Moon King, who had been missing for a long time, would intervene in this matter.

The four Heaven Kings of the Pill Alliance had long since relinquished their powers and entrusted the governance of the Pill Alliance to the Eight Great Elders.

But this did not mean that the Heaven Kings had no say in the Pill Alliance.

A Heaven King remains a Heaven King, and the entire Pill Alliance is under the scrutiny of the four Heaven Kings; every move is watched by their eyes.

With just one word from a Heaven King, the power held by the Eight Great Elders would instantly turn to smoke.

It can be said without exaggeration that the Pill Alliance has always belonged to the four Heaven Kings, not to the Eight Great Elders.

Elder Tiankui would never mistake the voice of the Western Moon King, but why the Western Moon King would involve himself in this was somewhat puzzling to him.

Could it be that Elder Tiangang had persuaded the Western Moon King to act? Otherwise, a minor position of a hall master should not disturb such a person as the Western Moon King.

But then, Elder Tiankui seemed to remember something, and his expression changed once again; he began to understand why the Western Moon King was getting involved.

Although he was quite unhappy with the Western Moon King, he could not argue or resist and had to comply. Otherwise, the Western Moon King could completely strip him of all his powers.

Elder Tiangang saw the change in Elder Tiankui’s expression and seemed to understand that the Western Moon King had played a role; his face bore a smile, with less indifference and more smugness.

Naturally, it was Elder Tiangang who had solicited the Western Moon King’s intervention, as for how, that touched upon some secrets of the Pill Alliance.

At that moment, Elder Tiankui took a deep breath, looked down at Fang Lin, and said, “Since Elder Tiangang doesn’t know about your martial arts strength, would you dare to prove it?”

Upon hearing this, Fang Lin, although confused as to why Elder Tiankui had conceded, now had no choice but to meet the challenge head-on since Elder Tiankui had spoken thus.

“Why would I not dare?” Fang Lin said.

“Good! Truly worthy of being the Pill Alliance’s once in a millennium talent, this courage is greatly admired by this old man. Since that’s the case, I will arrange your opponent for you to demonstrate to everyone that you possess the strength to take on the role of Hall Master,” Elder Tiangang immediately said.

Everyone who heard this grew worried for Fang Lin, as this was playing right into Elder Tiangang’s hands. With Elder Tiangang arranging the opponent, Fang Lin was at a disadvantage, completely unaware of who his adversary might be. If Elder Tiangang were a bit more audacious and arranged an extremely formidable expert, wouldn’t Fang Lin suffer a great loss?

And what about Elder Tiankui? Fang Lin is your disciple, so why choose to compromise? Why let Elder Tiangang’s scheme succeed?

“Elder Tiangang’s arrangement it is then. The junior still trusts in Elder Tiangang’s character and believes he would not make things difficult for the junior,” Fang Lin said with a light smile.

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