The Strongest Dandy in the City-Chapter 2164 - 2153: One Life, One Death
Just when everyone thought today’s disturbance was about to end.
Dark emotions surged within Sun Changnian’s heart; Ye Chenfeng’s displayed talent in alchemy was too powerful. The enmity between him and Ye Chenfeng had already been established, and he couldn’t allow Ye Chenfeng to grow unchecked, or else he could become a potential threat in the future.
However, because the Tianxuan Grand Ceremony was happening now, Sun Changnian dared not publicly break the rules. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him as he discreetly glanced at Liang Kangan and used secret communication to instruct him with a few words.
Liang Kangan’s complexion slightly changed.
However, he quickly calmed down. He directed his gaze to Ye Chenfeng, saying, "As the winner of this alchemist competition, I am quite interested in your alchemical skills. Here is a gift for you."
A swoosh sound was made.
Liang Kangan swung his arm, and a black token flew out swiftly.
Although the token flew quickly, it posed no threat.
Ye Chenfeng instinctively wanted to dodge, but the token seemed to follow him as he moved.
The token’s speed suddenly increased, flying directly into Ye Chenfeng’s embrace as if being controlled.
After the token flew into Ye Chenfeng’s embrace.
Liang Kangan then took out a white token, suddenly infusing spiritual energy into it.
With a booming sound.
A white barrier instantly enveloped both Liang Kangan and Ye Chenfeng, excluding all other people outside the barrier.
The sudden occurrence made Ye Chenfeng frown tightly. He took out the black token from his embrace and saw the word "death" engraved on it, while the word "life" was engraved on Liang Kangan’s white token.
Liang Kangan laughed and said, "Indeed, deserving of first place in this competition, you truly have courage! You’ve even accepted my challenge, perhaps you are hiding your true strength? Let me witness it then!"
Liang Kangan’s tone held mockery and sarcasm; he truly didn’t believe Ye Chenfeng was hiding any strength—Ye Chenfeng couldn’t possibly be a Sixth Grade Alchemist, given his young age.
Even conceding to the slightest possibility, what if Ye Chenfeng truly was a Sixth Grade Alchemist? Liang Kangan, being the Pavilion Master of the Alchemy Pavilion, was a genuine Eighth Grade Alchemist; he absolutely couldn’t lose to Ye Chenfeng.
Exclusions from the barrier caused Yuan Kun and Gao Deming’s faces to change dramatically, both blurting out, "One life, one death?"
Seeing Ye Chenfeng, who was inside the barrier, appearing somewhat bewildered, Yuan Kun immediately explained.
This life-and-death duel is specifically for life-and-death battles between alchemists. Within the barrier, victory can only be determined by alchemy; any power unrelated to alchemy is neutralized by the barrier’s energy.
Initiating the life-and-death duel requires two tokens. The holder of the life token challenges someone, and as long as the opponent accepts the death token, the duel can be initiated.
The death token entered Ye Chenfeng’s embrace, making it as though he’d accepted Liang Kangan’s alchemical life-and-death duel. Sun Changnian and Liang Kangan’s calculations were insidious; the duel seemed as if Ye Chenfeng had willingly accepted it, allowing them not to breach the rules of the Tianxuan Grand Ceremony.
Furthermore, Xiao Yao Palace, the Heavenly Sword Sect, and the Jins were against Ye Chenfeng, surely standing on Sun Changnian’s side; now, they had a convenient reason to silence any objections.
This life-and-death duel was left by Ancestors of the Alchemy Pavilion. Once initiated, even beings of Divine King Realm couldn’t break through the barrier.
Additionally, within the barrier, an energy automatically evaluates the potency of elixir pills. After alchemy completion, this energy automatically judges whose elixir pills are more powerful.
The losing side.
Will directly be obliterated by the intense energy within the duel barrier, and then the barrier will automatically close.
The elixir pills both sides compete with are decided by the holder of the life token; whatever pill they concoct, the holder of the death token must concoct too, indicating Sun Changnian and Liang Kangan are determined to kill Ye Chenfeng.
After understanding the life-and-death duel from Yuan Kun’s explanation, Ye Chenfeng’s heart felt calm. If this were a battle of martial strength, he’d be worried. After all, Liang Kangan was a formidable Heavenly God Realm cultivator.
But now that it’s a competition in alchemy, Ye Chenfeng felt no ripples in his heart. Liang Kangan was an Eighth Grade Alchemist—so was Ye Chenfeng, wasn’t he?
Yuan Kun, Gao Deming, and Yuan Jia’s faces filled with anger, and Yuan Kun looked at Sun Changnian and said, "Ancestor, what are you doing? Must you insist on killing Chenfeng to be satisfied?"
Sun Changnian replied coldly, "What nonsense are you spouting? The death token was accepted by this boy; don’t you know the rules of the life-and-death duel? Once the death token is accepted, it means agreeing to an alchemical life-and-death duel—this duel was consented to by this boy."
The rule of the life-and-death duel indeed stood.
Many within the Central Continent were aware of this rule; yet, when Liang Kangan tossed the token, he provided no introduction, so Sun Changnian’s words were mere sophistry.
After initiating the life-and-death duel.
Everyone within the VIP room of the Array Magic Pavilion felt a simultaneous jolt, including Xue Wanqing and others. To them, Ye Chenfeng was only a Seventh Rank Alchemist; a life-and-death duel with an Eighth Grade Alchemist like Liang Kangan would offer no chance of survival.
Zhao Xingtu, Yun Rong, Xue Wanqing, and others hurriedly appeared at the competition venue.
Ye Chenfeng’s role as Sect Master of the Array Magic Pavilion wasn’t publicly known yet, but Zhao Xingtu and others had profound respect for him; they were thoroughly enraged.
Zhao Xingtu shouted angrily, "What is your Alchemy Pavilion trying to do?"
After Zhao Xingtu’s questioning words, figures flew out from various VIP rooms, landing on the competition grounds. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂
Luo Qianjiang, the ancestor of Xiao Yao Palace, and Luo Youfang, the Sect Master, blocked Zhao Xingtu and his group, Luo Qianjiang saying, "Sect Master Zhao, calm down; one must mind reason. The boy accepted the death token himself, so is it meaningful to blame the Alchemy Pavilion now?"
"Moreover, do you not know the function of the life-and-death duel? Once initiated, one person must die within the barrier, and the duel barrier, I doubt anyone in the Central Continent can break it. Given the situation, let’s enjoy an alchemical life-and-death duel then!"
"This Qingyue Sect boy is quite remarkable; always capable of turning the tide. Perhaps he might do so again—don’t you think?"
Luo Qianjiang’s words brimmed with excitement, believing Ye Chenfeng couldn’t surpass Liang Kangan, an Eighth Grade Alchemist. Even if the sun rose from the west, it was impossible.
Members of the Heavenly Sword Sect and the Jins stood out, echoing Luo Qianjiang’s sentiments.
Members of the Demonic Flame Valley and the Murongs remained silent, knowing it wouldn’t change anything now.
Now that the life-and-death duel was initiated, their strength couldn’t break through the barrier; speaking out was futile.
Is this truly the end for such a remarkable talent?
Seeing Ye Chenfeng trapped within the life-and-death barrier, Xue Wanqing’s icy demeanor shattered; her emotions were uncontrollable. She only knew Ye Chenfeng was a Seventh Rank Alchemist; if Liang Kangan synthesized an Eighth Grade Elixir Pill, how could Ye Chenfeng surpass him and avoid the fate within this barrier?
Xue Wanqing released spiritual energy from her body recklessly and began desperately attacking the barrier. But her assaults were futile against the life-and-death barrier.
Seeing Xue Wanqing attacking with ferocity.
Inside the barrier, Ye Chenfeng finally spoke, "Wanqing, stop. Do you trust me? I will survive because I promised I’d help you fulfill your heart’s wish. Do you not believe my words?"
Upon hearing this.
Xue Wanqing truly stopped; looking into Ye Chenfeng’s calm yet sincere eyes, she instinctively wished to believe this man.
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