Tyrant Sky Martial Sou
Chapter 990: Missing an Alchemist

Chapter 990: Chapter 990: Missing an Alchemist

"You two stop arguing, infighting is useless. As for Ling Xiao, what can you expect from him? He’s merely a Martial Artist of the Heavenly Man Realm, and even if he knows Alchemy, could he possibly concoct pills better than Sun Shang?"

The bearded elder waved his hand and said, "Alright, go on down. If all else fails, I can only resort to our last ace, alas, once that is revealed, Hidden Mountain Reserve Monarch’s biggest secret will be exposed. I truly do not wish to use it until the very last moment."

Clearly, the bearded elder believed that even if Ling Xiao stepped forward to take charge, it would be meaningless.

"President, please don’t worry yet. Didn’t the Heavenly Dragon Auction House auction off Perfect Grade Heavenly Spirit Divine Pills a few days ago? Although they’re just mid-level Yellow-grade elixirs, even Sun Shang can’t produce Perfect Grade pills. I’ll go find Yun Ya, maybe she can get in touch with that Alchemist."

Feng Qingyan hurriedly said.

The bearded elder nodded and responded, "Alright, let’s hope it works."

...

Ling Xiao was unaware of the disputes among the senior members of Qingxu College.

Nor did he need to know.

Because he understood that once his pills were available, the Revival Spirit Pill of Phoenix God College would be useless.

Talking didn’t compare to the level of one’s alchemy mastery.

In the following days, Ling Xiao devoted all his energy to Alchemy and had no time to cultivate at the Tianyuan Treasure Pagoda.

After ten days, he had successfully concocted a hundred thousand Perfect Grade Revival Spirit Pills.

Although they were also Yellow-grade elixirs, the Revival Spirit Pills were not only twice as effective but also restored physical energy while replenishing inner strength.

Most importantly, in terms of consumption, if you exclude labor costs, they were identical to Sun Shang’s Revival Spirit Pills.

That is to say, for the same cost, his products were twice as good; this competitive advantage was self-evident.

Of course, aside from successfully producing these pills, Ling Xiao was quite surprised to find his Cultivation Level constantly increasing during the process of alchemy. He had now reached the pinnacle of the Five Elements Heavenly Peak. With just a little more stimulation, he estimated he could break through.

This accumulation was extremely precious.

During the time Ling Xiao spent on alchemy, Feng Qingyan had sought Yun Ya, but unfortunately, he didn’t receive any useful help from her.

In Imperial City, the conflict between Phoenix God College and Qingxu College had reached a critical point, like a tightly drawn bowstring that could release the arrow of war at any moment.

Qingxu College, already at a disadvantage in the competition over pills, had suffered severe damage in the past two days. Their second-ranking disciple, Li Chengxiu, had defected to Phoenix God College.

Furthermore, the pill market in the Imperial City was completely monopolized by Phoenix God College.

Not only that, but Phoenix God College was also purchasing raw materials at high prices, hoarding them to exhaust Qingxu College completely.

Faced with these repeated blows, the President of Qingxu College was prepared to take the last step.

Although once this step was taken, there was no turning back.

Even if they won, it would be a pyrrhic victory.

But at this point, they had no other choice.

Originally, Qingxu College and Phoenix God College were reluctant to start a war because they were evenly matched in strength.

But as Phoenix God College’s power had surged over time, this balance had been broken.

Along with the massive income achieved through the pills, Phoenix God College continued to expand its influence, openly poaching from Qingxu College.

The prospect of war seemed inevitable now.

"Damn it, I can’t take it anymore. It’s been just ten days, yet our Qingxu College has lost another two thousand students, including ten from the elite class. Even Li Chengxiu, who ranked second, has fled! Our market share in the Imperial City has been completely overtaken; now we can only barely survive on small businesses and external mines. At this rate, disaster is inevitable!"

In the high-level conference hall, Huo Pili’s violent temper could not be contained again: "I’d rather die standing than die in such a disgraceful manner!"

Today, more people were present in the conference hall, including the three presidents and heads of various departments.

Most of them harbored a burning rage in their hearts.

Of course, some were secretly pleased.

These individuals were naturally the spies Phoenix God College had planted in Qingxu College, although they too outwardly displayed a united front of resistance.

"President, give the order. We have no more room for hesitation. This time Phoenix God College intends to wipe out our Qingxu College completely."

Feng Qingyan had no other choice.

"The two Vice Presidents, how can you be so confused? Phoenix God College had previously given us a condition—if we hand over Ling Xiao and his associates, they wouldn’t annihilate us completely and would leave us with ten percent of the market share."

At this moment, a martial artist with a goatee said with a smile.

"Yang Yi Jun! You’re talking nonsense. We from Qingxu College are not cowards. Even at the last moment, we would never betray our disciples!"

Huo Pili roared angrily.

"Why get angry, President Huo? I was merely suggesting the most advantageous course of action for Qingxu College. If we continue like this, Qingxu College might indeed be finished. Are we really going to destroy the foundation of Qingxu College for someone of unknown origin?"

Yang Yi Jun said with a faint smile.

"Shut up! How can you even say such things! If a college loses its spirit, even if it still stands, it is nothing but an empty shell. Dare to utter such words again, and see if I don’t kill you with one slap!"

A calm Feng Qingyan too was angered by Yang Yi Jun, staring at him fiercely as he roared.

"Fine, I won’t say anymore, but the two Vice Presidents need to understand something. Phoenix God College has the support of the High-Level Alchemist of the Yellow Rank, Sun Shang. Without such an ally, don’t even think about opposing them. Even the Emperor wouldn’t choose to help us."

Yang Yi Jun scoffed, "The value of a High-Level Alchemist of the Yellow Rank, you two Vice Presidents surely understand better than I do."

This time, Feng Qingyan and Huo Pili had no retort.

Because, harsh as Yang Yi Jun’s words were, they spoke the truth.

A High-Level Alchemist of the Yellow Rank, throughout the Heavenly Dragon Continent and the Divine Phoenix Continent, perhaps Sun Shang was the only one.

At least, that appeared to be the case.

Rarer than a phoenix’s feather or a qilin’s horn, truly one of a kind.

Furthermore, the more proficient the alchemist, the broader his network; despite perhaps modest Cultivation Level, numerous experts may support him from behind.

If you confront him, as long as he lives, these experts will flock to cause you trouble.

Let alone the Phoenix God Empire, even the Five Great Immortal Islands wouldn’t dare to easily provoke a High-Level Alchemist of the Yellow Rank.

That’s reality!