The Strongest Dandy in the City-Chapter 2170 - 2159: The Gathering Storm

Spirit Artifact City.

Tian Shun Auction House branch.

Ye Chenfeng and his group gathered in the reception hall.

After the Jins and other forces left the South Square, Ye Chenfeng and his group also left.

The Deputy Pavilion Master of the Artifact Refinement Pavilion, Wang Xinghuai, didn’t accompany Ye Chenfeng here. Before parting, he reminded Ye Chenfeng that he could seek his help no matter what happened.

Wang Xinghuai never asked Ye Chenfeng whether he was an Artifact Refiner.

This made Ye Chenfeng feel quite grateful, as Wang Xinghuai often stood by his side, earning Ye Chenfeng’s respect.

Xue Wanqing, Yun Rong, Zhao Xingtu, and others who were close to Ye Chenfeng all focused their gazes on him, as they were still trying to wrap their heads around the Alchemist finals and the deadly duel earlier.

Sitting in a chair, Ye Chenfeng held a teacup in his hand, with gentle steam rising from it.

Ye Chenfeng’s thumb skimmed the rim of the cup, his brow furrowed deeply, seemingly lost in thought.

Moments later.

Xue Wanqing spoke first: "When did you ascend to Eighth Grade Alchemist? Why didn’t you tell us?"

After putting down the teacup in his hand, Ye Chenfeng replied, "Didn’t you also not ask me? I happened to break through to Eighth Grade Alchemist by a twist of fate."

Yun Rong laughed heartily: "Ah, Brother Ye, your name will truly resonate throughout the Tian Xuan Realm now. I bet there’s no corner of it where people won’t know your name, Ye Chenfeng."

Xiao Yongzhan nodded excitedly: "An Eighth Grade Alchemist! Now that Liang Kangan is dead, only you and Sun Changnian are Eighth Grade Alchemists in the Central Continent. Liang Kangan thought you were an easy target, but he brought it upon himself."

Zhao Xingtu and Leng Zuolong, among other deputy pavilion masters, were equally thrilled. Ye Chenfeng was their Array Magic Pavilion Master, and having an Eighth Grade Alchemist as their master was a great fortune for them.

As Zhao Xingtu was about to speak, Ye Chenfeng interrupted, "I didn’t choose to join any sect this time, which means Xiao Yao Palace might try to kill me. The situation is quite alarming for us; a storm is brewing. I’ve already asked you all to relocate your people to the Ancient City of Heavenly Origin. It seems you’ll need to hasten your actions."

Leng Zuolong furrowed his brows and said, "Master, the situation can’t be this dire, can it? At least Xiao Yao Palace will not dare make a move during the Tian Xuan Grand Festival."

Ye Chenfeng chuckled coldly, "Those who claim to be righteous, when desperate, won’t care about the rules of the Tian Xuan Grand Festival. If I kill their talented disciples during the festival, do you think they’ll still abide by the rules?"

Zhao Xingtu asked, "Master, are you confident in defeating the five great prodigies of the Central Continent?"

Ye Chenfeng replied, "At least I won’t die by their hands. Even if they don’t act during the Tian Xuan Grand Festival, what about after it ends?"

"Once the festival is over, we’ll use the Teleportation Array to leave Spirit Artifact City immediately. But even leaving will take some time. If they choose to act against us during this time, our current strength might be insufficient to resist."

Ye Chenfeng’s brows furrowed deeper and deeper.

Suddenly.

His tightly knit brow relaxed completely, as he said: "Now that my identity as an Eighth Grade Alchemist has been made public in the Tian Xuan Realm, I can make good use of it. How many powerful loose cultivators are currently in Spirit Artifact City, at least at the Heavenly God Realm?"

Leng Zuolong answered, "Master, due to the Tian Xuan Grand Festival, many strong loose cultivators have gathered in Spirit Artifact City. Are you thinking of recruiting them? It’s difficult, as Xiao Yao Palace has more than one Divine King Realm ancestor, and these loose cultivators won’t easily offend sects like Xiao Yao Palace."

Ye Chenfeng smiled: "Most Divine King Realm ancestors of those sects haven’t come, have they? Only Luo Qianjiang is here. I’m not trying to genuinely recruit those loose cultivators. I just need them to ensure our safety in Spirit Artifact City."

"Moreover, we have the rules of the Tian Xuan Grand Festival as an excuse. Loose cultivators that speak up for us at a critical moment will have a justified stance."

"Of course, we must offer them something in return. Contact the strong loose cultivators in Spirit Artifact City immediately. If they’re willing to support us at the right time and ensure our safe passage from Spirit Artifact City, as long as I, Ye Chenfeng, live, they can seek me out for Elixir Pills anytime."

"They should be able to guess by now. If I, Ye Chenfeng, continue to grow, becoming a Supreme Alchemist in the future isn’t impossible. This represents a gamble for those loose cultivators to see if they’re willing to participate."

"We’re not asking them to fight to death for me, just to stand by us and speak some fair words if sects like Xiao Yao Palace violate the rules, thereby influencing other sects’ sentiments and preventing Xiao Yao Palace from acting recklessly. Once we safely exit Spirit Artifact City, the deal is done."

After hearing Ye Chenfeng’s strategy, Yun Rong said, "Brother Ye, this is indeed a good plan. For cultivators, improving strength is crucial. Those loose cultivators have limited resources, and Sun Changnian, as an Eighth Grade Alchemist, doesn’t readily help others with Elixir Pills."

"For those loose cultivators, you may represent genuine hope for future strength enhancement. I believe many will take the gamble, as we aren’t asking them to directly oppose sects like Xiao Yao Palace, only to stand by us fairly. After we leave Spirit Artifact City, we won’t be connected to them anymore."

Zhao Xingtu then said, "Master, I’ll immediately begin contacting the Heavenly God Realm and Divine King Realm loose cultivators in Spirit Artifact City, aiming to reach all of them today."

As Zhao Xingtu and the others were about to leave the reception hall to contact powerful loose cultivators,

Yuan Kun, Gao Deming, and Yuan Jia were led into the reception hall by staff from Tian Shun Auction House.

Previously, Yuan Kun and Gao Deming accompanied Sun Changnian back, as they’re still part of the Alchemy Pavilion.

Upon seeing Ye Chenfeng, Yuan Kun and Gao Deming appeared excited before him.

Yuan Kun chuckled wryly, "Chenfeng, you’ve certainly kept your skills well hidden. Your alchemy abilities surpass both mine and Old Gao’s, leaving us worried."

Gao Deming also smiled: "Right, earlier, Old Yuan and I were quite anxious about you."

Ye Chenfeng apologized briefly, and Yuan Kun and Gao Deming, not truly angry, continued their conversation jovially with Ye Chenfeng.

Yuan Kun continued, "Chenfeng, both Old Gao and I have become thorns in Sun Changnian’s side within the Alchemy Pavilion. We’ve been contemplating leaving, and now that your identity as an Eighth Grade Alchemist is revealed, it gives us a perfect opportunity."

"Old Gao and I plan to secretly leave the Alchemy Pavilion, and we hope to take a group of Alchemists with us to form a new alchemy faction, with you, Chenfeng, as the undisputed Pavilion Master of this new group."

"You don’t need to refuse. You’re an Eighth Grade Alchemist, and the newly formed faction must have an Eighth Grade Alchemist stationed there. Old Gao and I both agree on this."

Gao Deming nodded: "Old Yuan is right; without your exposed identity, we wouldn’t have decided so quickly."

"Chenfeng, given your current circumstances, you need your own forces. Our connections as Alchemists are vast, and we can invite some strong individuals to join us."

Seeing Yuan Kun and Gao Deming speak so earnestly, Ye Chenfeng said, "Old Yuan, Old Gao, we’ll discuss the leadership matters later. Since you’ve already decided, let’s focus on forming this new alchemy faction first. Once it’s established, we’ll consider other affairs."

"You should start transferring Alchemists who can be persuaded, quietly shifting them to the Ancient City of Heavenly Origin. Henceforth, our gathering place will be Tianxuan Ancient City."

Yuan Kun agreed without hesitation: "Alright, then that’s settled. With your consent, Chenfeng, we’ll start contacting Alchemists who can join us immediately."

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