The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron
Chapter 1190 - Chapter 1190 Chapter 1189 Attitude Change

Chapter 1190: Chapter 1189: Attitude Change Chapter 1190: Chapter 1189: Attitude Change “A lenient punishment? Absolutely impossible! With the death of Tiangang, the destruction of the Inspection Hall, and the fall of those experts from the Alchemy Tao family clans, Fang Lin’s guilt is inescapable, and he cannot easily be spared,” the Western Moon King said in an extremely somber tone.

“Keeping Fang Lin is harmful and useless, indeed he should be eliminated,” the South Zodiac King also spoke out, expressing his stance.

Dragon Haotian looked towards the silent and reticent North Spirit King, “What about you? Do you think Fang Lin should stay or go?”

The other three Kings also turned their gaze towards the North Spirit King, as at the moment the East Pole King and Dragon Haotian both wanted to deal with Fang Lin leniently, while the South Zodiac King and the Western Moon King wanted to impose severe punishment on Fang Lin.

The so-called severe punishment was nothing less than killing Fang Lin.

Thus, the attitude of the North Spirit King became extremely important. If she, like the Western Moon King and the South Zodiac King, wanted Fang Lin dead, the situation would turn very unfavorable for him.

“North Spirit, state your position,” instructed the East Pole King with narrowed eyes, his voice very calm.

The North Spirit King, indifferent in expression, stated, “Fang Lin’s crimes do not merit death.”

Those simple six words caused the Western Moon King and the South Zodiac King to suddenly look aghast and prompted a smile from the East Pole King.

Dragon Haotian glanced at the North Spirit King in surprise. Wasn’t this guy supposed to be in the same camp as the Western Moon King and the South Zodiac King? Why had he changed his stance now?

“North Spirit, do you realize what you are saying?” the Western Moon King glared at the North Spirit King, incredulous that this woman would switch sides at this juncture.

The North Spirit King glanced briefly at the Western Moon King, “Of course I do, this has always been my stance.”

The Western Moon King gritted his teeth; he had thought that since he had personally asked North Spirit to assist, she would definitely stand on the same side as him, but unexpectedly, the North Spirit King held this attitude, which was completely beyond his anticipation and suddenly shifted him from an active position to a passive one.

The South Zodiac King frowned deeply, “North Spirit, you should not be overly merciful at this time. If we spare such a disaster as Fang Lin, our Pill Alliance will face even greater trouble.”

Without any emotion on her face, the North Spirit King declared, “Fang Lin is indeed a naturally gifted talent, proficient in both Alchemy and Martial arts. Although he has erred, his crimes do not warrant death, and he should be dealt with leniently, given a chance.”

Bang!

The Western Moon King slammed the table with a rage, standing up. For someone of his stature to lose composure like this showed how intense his anger was.

The North Spirit King remained unaffected, oblivious to the Western Moon King’s fury.

“What is this? What’s the purpose of slamming the table? Sit down and let’s talk properly,” said the East Pole King, trying to mediate.

The Western Moon King took a deep breath, finally managed to suppress some of his rage, and sat back down, though his complexion was still very unpleasant.

“North Spirit, are you inclined to cut Fang Lin some slack then?” asked the East Pole King, looking towards the North Spirit King.

The North Spirit King nodded slightly, not saying much, but her attitude was quite clear.

The Western Moon King and the South Zodiac King were both somewhat annoyed; the North Spirit King had unexpectedly played this move at a crucial moment, completely catching them unprepared.

Dragon Haotian laughed, “Now it’s settled, the three of us think Fang Lin should be dealt with leniently. The minority will yield to the majority.”

South Zodiac King said, “How to deal with Fang Lin should not be decided so hastily; we need to consider it carefully.”

Once these words were spoken, the others could discern the underlying meaning–it was an unfavorable situation, and he sought to delay the decision on how to handle Fang Lin.

This was also because North Spirit King suddenly changed his attitude, prompting South Zodiac King to come up with this stopgap measure out of helplessness.

If North Spirit King had still stood in the same camp, South Zodiac King and Western Moon King would not have delayed at all and would have expedited Fang Lin’s conviction.

“South Zodiac, since all five of us are here, let’s skip the double talk. Killing Fang Lin doesn’t seem to carry much significance for the two of you. Why are you so insistent?” East Pole Heaven King asked.

South Zodiac King did not reply, but Western Moon King said, “If Fang Lin is not removed, Pill Alliance will never know peace.”

Dragon Haotian frowned slightly, “Western Moon, that seems a bit exaggerated.”

Western Moon King snorted coldly, “There is not a shred of exaggeration. Inspection Hall has been destroyed by Fang Lin’s hands, and Tiangang also died because of him. If we continue to keep him, how many more will die because of him? When the day comes that Pill Alliance falls because of him, you will all regret it too late.”

“The destruction of Inspection Hall is due to Situ Zheng and the other two being too excessive, while Tiangang’s death was also his own fault. Tiankui’s son and daughter-in-law were both killed by Tiangang. Tiankui killed him solely for revenge,” East Pole Heaven King stated indifferently.

Dragon Haotian nodded, “I have also heard of the longstanding grudge between Tiankui and Tiangang, no wonder the usually calm Tiankui took action at that moment.”

“Putting Tiangang aside, the Inspection Hall has stood for many years as the place of judgment and punishment in Pill Alliance. It has never been trampled like this. Regardless, this is Fang Lin’s fault!” Western Moon King said, seizing on the point of Fang Lin overturning the Inspection Hall.

“Indeed, Fang Lin setting fire to Inspection Hall was a bit too forceful, but in recent years, Inspection Hall indeed overstepped too often, causing many within Pill Alliance to harbor grievances. This also includes Situ Zheng’s responsibility. Even if Fang Lin were to endure this time, Inspection Hall would still face serious issues,” East Pole Heaven King said.

…

In the Extreme North Land, bitterly cold and desolate.

A four-legged black snake shot out from the icy layer, trying to prey on a fleeing weak Demon Beast. As the four-legged black snake opened its huge mouth, about to swallow the weak Demon Beast, a massive bear paw suddenly struck down, turning the snake’s head into a pulp.

The enormous white bear, grasping the four-legged black snake’s corpse in its paw, tore it apart with a snap. The snake’s blood showered over the white bear’s body, making its pure white fur look startlingly crimson and fierce.

While the white bear was indulging in the black corpse, a tiny blue bird, like a lingering afterimage, flew over the bear’s head, immediately causing the white bear’s body to stiffen, then with a loud thump, it collapsed.

The blue bird was only the size of a palm, standing atop the white bear’s corpse, pecking at its flesh and emitting a piercing cry.

This was a common scene in the Extreme North Icefield, survival of the fittest. Only those Demon Beasts stronger than the others could survive.

No one knew how many powerful Demon Beasts existed within the Extreme North Icefield because no one had ever fully explored it.

Five hundred miles deep in the Extreme North Icefield, Fang Lin sat cross-legged in the Underground Prison, silently cultivating.

Thump! Thump! Thump!

Dull footsteps sounded. Fang Lin opened his eyes and furrowed his brows lightly. This sound often echoed ever since he was confined here, as if some huge Demon Beast was passing above ground.

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