The Four Heavenly Kings immediately moved to shield Head of State Number One, their faces solemn as they watched Jun Wangchen.
If Jun Wangchen truly tried to attack Head of State Number One, they would step in and punish him, no matter how talented he was.
Gu Xuanming's expression changed drastically. He stepped forward and shouted, "Jun Wangchen, don't be disrespectful!"
As he spoke, an immensely powerful surge of energy erupted from him, bearing down on Jun Wangchen's aura with all his might.
Jun Wangchen's gaze sharpened, but he remained unmoved. He activated the Swallowing Heaven Ring, which absorbed every trace of Gu Xuanming's pressure.
"What?" Gu Xuanming was startled. He clearly had not expected Jun Wangchen to possess such a means.
"Jun Wangchen, don't act rashly. We can talk this through."
In truth, he was genuinely afraid that Jun Wangchen would do something foolish.
At those words, Jun Wangchen frowned. He stared at Head of State Number One for a long while before finally reining in his aura.
His sudden rise would naturally draw the attention of the higher-ups. It was only reasonable that they would investigate him.
Taking a deep breath, Jun Wangchen looked at Head of State Number One. "First, tell me why you want me to find a way to take over as the Pill Sect's sect master."
"Over the past decade or so, the Pill Sect has recruited many alchemists, but it has also grown increasingly arrogant. Much of our intelligence suggests that they are colluding with people overseas. The country cannot allow such a potential threat to exist. Having you secure the position of sect master is also a way to bring the Pill Sect under the country's control," Head of State Number One said bluntly, hiding nothing.
"Jun Wangchen, I know you're very