Warm-Up

Yao Chen glanced at the gathered crowd in the plaza. Everyone present was a master Alchemist. Though they were not acquainted with one another, they had at least heard each other's names.

Hun Xuzi of the Soul Clan, Yan Yao of the Flame Clan, Gu Feng of the Ancient Clan, Elder Shennong, and himself... The only question was which member of the Medicine Clan would appear...

His gaze shifted between Yao Dan and Yao Wanhuo, who sat on a stone chair some distance away.

Upon seeing Yao Dan, Hun Xuzi spoke up. "Hahaha, clan leader Yao Dan truly carries himself with extraordinary bearing. I wonder when this Medicine Ceremony will begin? I can hardly wait to claim the title of the world's greatest Alchemist, along with that cultivation method."

"Arrogant. If you want that title, I won't agree to it." The Ancient Clan and the Soul Clan had never gotten along. Though both sides had exercised restraint and no major conflict had erupted, Gu Feng was still the first to step forward and confront him head-on in such a setting.

Elder Shennong shook his head slightly. "I would not mind if someone else took it, but a traitor who betrayed his master and ancestors like you should forget about it."

He clearly held no small grudge against Hun Xuzi as well.

Yao Chen snorted. "I share that view."

Hun Xuzi, who had made himself the target of everyone's hostility from the very start, was not angered. It was as though he had expected this scene. Leisurely, he picked up the wine cup on the table and took a sip, watching Yao Chen and Xiao Yan with great interest.

At this moment, Yao Dan spoke. "All who come are guests. Even if you are from the Soul Clan, as long as