On the vast Void Plaza, countless gazes, each with a different expression, were fixed on the old man in hemp robes standing high in the sky.
On the stands, those Half-Emperor who were usually high and mighty all stood up at this moment, instantly forgetting their arrogance as Half-Emperor, and looked at the old man with respect in their eyes.
They never imagined that this reclusive powerhouse would come here today. But upon reflection, they immediately understood: he, too, had come for Xiao Yan.
Standing in front of the guests, Elder Xuan frowned slightly as he gazed at the aged figure in the sky, his heart filled with doubt. Even if Xiao Yan was now Second-Tier Alchemist, was he truly worthy of this person's personal presence?
While everyone was deep in thought, Gu Li Gu Li, who was closest to the old man, swiftly soared into the sky and stood not far below him, demonstrating his respectful attitude.
Gu Li stopped abruptly, and without the slightest hesitation, bowed respectfully to the old man, while simultaneously speaking aloud with a respectful smile:
"Junior Gu Li greets Elder Luo!"
Only then did the Half-Emperor below, who had been standing there dumbfounded, react instantly. They dared not be negligent in the slightest and flew forward to bow to Elder Luo.
Elder Luo merely glanced at these things, his gaze lingering on Gu Li for a moment before he casually gave a soft "hmm."
The countless spectators below, upon witnessing this scene, were all deeply shaken and unable to shake off the feeling.
There were no fewer than thirty Half-Emperor who soared into the sky, but at this moment, they were all extremely respectful to the old man. So, how terrifying must this seemingly unremarkable old man be!
There were over thirty Half-Emperor present, enough that even an ordinary Dou Di would have to give way. Yet this old Half-Emperor commanded the utmost respect from all of them. Just how powerful must he be? Dou Di is probably an understatement to describe his strength...
Of course, after hearing the respectful address these Half-Emperor used for the old man, everyone immediately realized why the old man was so powerful. It turned out that he was the Elder Luo that everyone always talked about.
The next moment, a deafening commotion erupted once again over the vast Void Plaza. It seemed that Elder Luo had also come to watch Xiao Yan's match!
"Tsk tsk, even Elder Luo came in person! Senior Yan Xiao certainly has a lot of influence. I heard that a few years ago Lü Chen from Dongcheng asked Elder Luo Elder Luo for help in refining a weapon, but he couldn't even get a chance to see him. Lü Chen was really embarrassed that time. Now, I never expected that Elder Luo would come in person for just Yan Xiao. This Yan Xiao is truly remarkable!"
"Oh? Even Lü Chen couldn't get Elder Luo to come. He's Third-Tier Formation Master!"
"Hey, what good is Third-Tier Formation Master? That Lü Chen isn't much of a person, and besides, he's an old coward like Mo Zhai. How can he compare to Senior Yan Xiao? What's so great about Third-Tier Formation Master Yan Xiao? Senior Yan Xiao is already Second-Tier Alchemist at such a young age. His future achievements are far beyond what that old bastard Lü Chen can match. Elder Luo's vision is truly far-sighted!"
After hearing the man's explanation, everyone understood immediately and nodded in agreement, their admiration for Xiao Yan growing even stronger.
Of course, while they were envious, many of them suddenly became determined. Xiao Yan's terrifying talent for cultivation had ignited their desire to cultivate. After returning home, many of them would probably enter into a frenzy of cultivation.
The commotion coming from the plaza below made Gu Li frown slightly. These guys were usually so carefree, but today they were getting so excited in front of him. Were they deliberately trying to provoke him? After all, Elder Luo's temper was extremely unpredictable!
At that moment, Gu Li cursed inwardly, then gave an awkward smile, cautiously glancing at Elder Luo. With a respectful expression, he bowed slightly, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and smiled at Elder Luo:
"Hehe, Elder Luo, we were unaware of your presence and therefore did not offer you a seat. We hope you will forgive Elder Luo. We will take care of it now..."
"No need."
Before Gu Li could finish speaking, Elder Luo interrupted her calmly.
Gu Li could only smile awkwardly and say nothing more. Instead, he fixed his gaze on Elder Luo and waited quietly. He couldn't muster any temper in front of this man.
The Half-Emperor- emperors below exchanged glances, each muttering to themselves, and became even more respectful. Clearly, they were quite familiar with Elder Luo's temperament.
Elder Luo's gaze slowly swept over the crowd below, which resembled ants, and then swept over the Half-Emperor one by one. His sharp eyes sent a chill down the spines of everyone present.
"I've come today not for any major reason, but simply to inform you that this year's Alchemy Grand Meeting will be postponed for another month. After one month, the Alchemist Grand Meeting will proceed as scheduled."
His voice wasn't loud, nor did it sound particularly authoritative or domineering, but the meaning behind his words left everyone present speechless, their gazes towards Elder Luo filled with disbelief.
Even the dozens of Half-Emperor below all changed their expressions at this moment. Elder Luo's purpose in coming today was actually to... postpone the progress of the Alchemist Grand Meeting!
Gu Li frowned at this moment. As the president of the Alchemist Guild and the host of this year's Alchemist Grand Meeting, Elder Luo's words completely ignored him and disregarded the rules of the Alchemist Guild, forcibly postponing the competition date. This made Gu Li, the president, lose face.
Upon hearing this, the group of Half-Emperor below all frowned, exchanged glances, and glanced at Gu Li out of the corner of their eyes.
Mo Zhai narrowed his eyes slightly, a sharp, cold light flashing deep within his pupils. He glanced at Mo Zhai Gu Li, whose expression also looked rather unpleasant, and immediately understood that Gu Li probably hadn't expected what Elder Luo had said.
As his thoughts raced, Mo Zhai's eyes suddenly lit up, and his gaze quickly shifted to the sea of heads in the square below.
A moment later, a glint flashed in Mo Zhai's eyes, and he quickly understood.
"Hmph! That guy, he really wasn't here!"
With a cold snort in his heart, Mo Zhai stared coldly at Gu Li, then moved and flew forward, his aircraft landing beside Gu Li.
Out of the corner of his eye, his gaze met Gu Li's for a moment. With Gu Li's familiarity with Mo Zhai, he immediately saw the cold smile in Mo Di's eyes. Although he felt a faint unease in his heart, it was too late. Before Gu Li could make a move, Mo Zhai slowly uttered his words.
"Junior Mo Zhai greets Elder Luo! I have long admired Elder Luo's reputation, but unfortunately I have never had the opportunity to meet Elder Luo. Today, I am truly impressed by Elder Luo's extraordinary abilities, which have broadened my horizons!"
"Whispering sound..."
Elder Luo appeared impatient with Mo Zhai's flattery, giving it a curt nod and not even blinking his half-closed eyes.
This scene immediately drew a mocking sneer from the assembled Half-Emperor experts below. Did they really think Elder Luo an ordinary expert who could be dismissed with a few words?
Although he was met with a cold shoulder, Mo Zhai knew in his heart that this old fellow in front of him was not someone he could easily provoke.
Elder Luo's strength is so formidable that, not only in this Ancient Wilderness City, but even across the entire Western Region Southern Region, there are probably only a handful of experts who can rival him.
Therefore, although he harbored resentment in his heart, he still managed to curse the old bastard viciously, and then Mo Zhai immediately fell silent in embarrassment, giving a forced smile.
But after a moment's hesitation, Mo Zhai's throat bobbed, his eyes darted around, and he turned his gaze back to Elder Luo. He coughed lightly before cautiously speaking with an awkward smile:
"Um... I have a question in my mind, and I wonder if you could answer it for me, senior?"
As soon as Mo Zhai finished speaking, the dozens of Half-Emperor below raised their eyes slightly, but then sneered. This Mo Zhai had really asked for trouble.
Elder Luo ignored Mo Zhai's words without changing his expression. At this moment, he only wanted to see the attitude of President Gu Li, and he couldn't be bothered with the others.
Mo Zhai narrowed his eyes slightly, cursing inwardly again, but his face remained respectful as he spoke with a smile:
" Elder Luo, this Alchemist Grand Meeting is a grand alchemy event organized by the Pill Tower of the Central Region. Although your strength is immense, this matter concerns our Alchemist Guild and the Pill Tower as well. Elder Luo..."
"What? You think I can't even touch a nobody under Pill Tower? Let alone your small guild, even if those old fogies from Pill Tower came, I wouldn't give them the slightest face!"
"Trying to use the Pill Tower to intimidate me? You're just an ant. Even if I kill you, the Pill Tower won't know!"
Upon hearing Mo Zhai's meaningful words, Elder Luo's figure, which had been standing in the void, flashed instantly, without causing the slightest fluctuation of his aura, and he was already in front of Mo Zhai. Both their clothes clung tightly together in the biting wind...
A terrifying aura, like a raging flood, suddenly pressed down. Mo Zhai's body twisted instantly under this terrifying pressure, and the bones in his body kept making cracking sounds. A deep sense of fear filled Mo Zhai's heart and could not be erased.