by Feng Yise
Now, there was actually a brat who wanted to challenge this god. This was something that could not be tolerated.
Ye Yuan said coolly, "I knew that it wouldn't go so smoothly. How about this? I'll fire out a flame, and if you can extinguish it, consider it my loss. I won't say a single word about this matter of challenging him and will even gift you a jar of Sunshine Glow."
"Hahaha …" The surroundings hooted with loud laughter.
They were laughing at Ye Yuan's ignorance, laughing at Ye Yuan for overrating his own abilities.
A hint of amus.e.m.e.nt was revealed in Song Cao's eyes and he said with a smile, "Kid, our land of extreme north's alchemists might not be able to beat other places in refining pills. But the art of controlling fire, that's what other places absolutely can't compete with. You're playing fire with this old man?"
Ye Yuan said coolly, "You just say yes or no."
Song Cao snorted coldly and said, "Fine, this old man agrees to you! If this old man loses, I'll help you deliver this challenge letter immediately! But if you lose, this wine …"
What he cared about most was not winning or losing, but the Sunshine Glow.
This wine was too fragrant.
Ye Yuan casually beckoned a hand, a jar appeared on the table.
When everyone saw this scene, their eyeballs almost popped out.
It turned out that this kid still had so much Sunshine Glow on him!
Could it be that … this wine was really brewed by this boy?
Smack!
Ye Yuan snapped a finger very casually, a small cl.u.s.ter of fire flew towards Song Cao falteringly.
Song Cao laughed in spite of himself when he saw the situation and said, "This is your fire controlling technique? Kid, you're really making a spectacle of yourself! But your wine is really pretty good!"
Amidst the loud laughter, Song Cao beckoned with his palm. A cl.u.s.ter of light-green flames turned into a fierce tiger, and it rushed straight at the tongue of flame that Ye Yuan summoned.
The others also revealed disappointed expressions. They even thought that Ye Yuan would show a breathtaking performance. In the end, it was just this bit of strength.
Indeed talking big to impress people!
Pfft …
Only to hear a slight puffing sound emit in the air. The moment that fierce tiger met the tongue of flame, it immediately disappeared without a trace.
The whole place was silent!
Chapter 2072 - Treat You to a Cup of Wine
"How can it be? Master Song Cao actually lost in a fire battle?"
"That small tottering flame, which can be smashed with one smack, Master Song Cao actually failed to beat it?"
"Could it be that this boy is really a fire control master that conceals deeply?"
… …
Cries of exclamations sounded out all around, clearly not expecting that such a sudden turn of events would occur.
Jiu Luo Ji's top alchemy master actually lost to an unknown little fellow.
"Just this bit of capability? You disappoint me too much," Ye Yuan said coolly.
Song Cao got a shock. A solemn expression was revealed on his face, and he said in a deep voice, "Terrific lad, I underestimated you! Watch this!"
Done talking, Song Cao formed seals with both hands. The divine fire turned into a giant hammer and suddenly smashed over towards that small cl.u.s.ter of fire.
Bang!
The giant hammer directly crumbled.
Song Cao's expression changed drastically. This time, he was genuinely shocked.
If that time previously was just him doing it casually, then this time he already unleashed 70% of his strength.
It actually could not even withstand a single blow in front of this small falteringly cl.u.s.ter of fire?
Wu Ling's small mouth opened to form a circle, looking at this scene in disbelief.
"Big Brother, did Master Song Cao underestimate the enemy too much? This … This is also too unreal, right?"
Wu Song's expression was solemn as he shook his head and said, "I'm afraid that it's not as simple as underestimating the enemy! I also felt that that small flame just now was too weak to stand up to a gust of wind. But looking at it now, the flame was compact to the extreme! So in the view of outsiders, they can't feel the temperature and aura at all. This fire-controlling technique has reached the acme of perfection!"
Wu Ling could not resist looking toward Ye Yuan. Could it be that this hateful guy was actually a fire-controlling expert?
"Not bad this time, the flame is much more condensed. However … it's still far too lacking. If you're still not convinced, you can try again," Ye Yuan said coolly.
In his view, that handling just now was still okay.
Compared to the flashiness without substance before, it was clearly much more condensed.
The alchemists of this Northernmost Steppe would frequently protect the body and expel the cold with flames and were indeed much stronger than alchemists of other places in terms of fire controlling technique.
It was just that this bit of strength was still inadequate in front of Ye Yuan.
One had to know, his alchemy strength was the Southern Border's number one person.
And what was a foundational skill of alchemy?
It was naturally fire control!
In terms of fire control, the world was so big, but there were really scanty few that could win Ye Yuan.
"Kid, don't you get c.o.c.ky! Watch this Song get rid of it for you to see!"
Song Cao gritted his teeth and made his move once more.
It was just that no matter how he cast the fire control technique, that small cl.u.s.ter of faltering fire was just like a small diamond, standing steadfast.
Unleashing seven to eight moves in a row, Song Cao still could not do anything to the flame. His face was grim until it was almost dripping water.
Ye Yuan also got somewhat impatient and said coolly, "You're too weak. Better invite your master to come out. In order to reward you, I'll treat you to a cup of wine."
Done talking, Ye Yuan poured a cup of wine and pushed it in front of Song Cao. Fragrance immediately suffused everywhere.
Song Cao's expression flickered indeterminately, but he discovered to his dismay that he already unleashed all of his ability and really could not do anything to this small cl.u.s.ter of flames.
He even had a feeling that even if his master, Empyrean Loneswan, was here, he might not be able to do anything to it too!
But very soon, he chased this kind of ridiculous notion out of his head.
How was this possible?
His master was a Seven-star Alchemy God! He was invincible in this Jiu Luo Ji!
How could a mere brat who was still wet behind his ears possibly make his master helpless to do anything?
Song Cao's attention was drawn over by the thick wine aroma very soon.
This wine was too fragrant!
Fragrant until it made people unable to refuse!
Song Cao could not resist swallowing his saliva and finally still downed it in one shot amidst everyone's questioning gazes.
"Good wine! Truly fine wine! This old man has never drunk before such a delicious wine!"
The moment the wine entered the mouth, Song Cao could not resist giving praises from the bottom of his heart.
He felt a stream of top-quality wine flow into his stomach, which then instantly set his whole body on fire, making each of his pores open up.
It was as if a blazing sun rose in his heart, warming his entire body.
In comparison, the Raging Fire Brew that he had always cherished was simply like garbage.
When everyone saw Song Cao's pleased appearance, they no longer doubted the Sunshine Glow.
Previously, everyone was still half-dubious, suspecting if Wu Song was pretending or not.
Now, with Master Song Cao personally confirming it, who else would still doubt?
It was just that this way, the group of martial artis
ts hankered after the Sunshine Glow even more.
The feeling of being able to see but not being able to drink was truly uncomfortable!
"Kid, I'll help you bring the challenge letter! But this wine …" Song Cao stared fixedly at the small flask in Ye Yuan's hand, his goal self-explanatory.
He said nonchalantly, "I said one cup, it means one cup. Don't give me that look. You go back and tell your master that as long as he, Empyrean Loneswan, accepts the challenge, if this Ji loses, this Sunshine Glow's recipe will be offered up with both hands. Don't use this kind of eyes to look at me. With your paltry cultivation base, you can't snatch it away."
Song Cao's eyeballs swiveled around, clearly already having the thought of snatching it.
In a place like Jiu Luo Ji, there was no justice and law at all.
Things that caught your fancy, just snatch it.
As long as your fist was big, whatever you say works.
By the side, someone saw that the atmosphere was not right and warned out of goodwill, "Master Song Cao, just now, Lightning Blade Wang Hang was planning to take action to snatch, and was defeated by him with one punch!"
Song Cao's face changed and he cried out in surprise, "Lightning Blade Wang Hang? He fused two kinds of power of laws, his strength being already comparable to Fifth Firmament True God. He was actually blown up with one punch?"
That person said again, "Master, so many people were watching it. Could I still be deceiving you?"
Song Cao's gaze turned intent, only then discovering that it seemed like Ye Yuan really could not be underestimated anymore.
It was only to see his gaze turned dark and he said, "Okay! This old man will help you deliver the challenge letter, but I hope that your alchemy skill isn't just a little bit of fire controlling technique! Farewell!"
Finished talking, Song Cao put away the challenge letter and directly left.
… …
News spread extremely fast!
Jiu Luo Ji had existed for God knows how many tens of thousands of years already. It had never been heard of that someone dared to challenge Empyrean Loneswan.
A Seven-star Alchemy God was a divine master in the Northernmost Steppe. Their status was extremely venerated.
Now, a hothead that popped out from God knows where actually wanted to challenge Empyrean Loneswan!
For some time, Jiu Luo Ji that had already been quiet for a long time started boiling with excitement.
"No way, right? Where did this kid pop out from? Never heard before that a remarkable young alchemist emerged in Jiu Luo Ji!"
"Might have come over from the Northern Border? The brat who doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth actually dares to challenge a Seven-star Alchemy God. Heh heh, there's a good show to watch now."
"I heard that that kid completely defeated Empyrean Loneswan's accomplished disciple, Master Song Cao, in a fire battle. Wonder if it's real or fake."
"Heh, it's probably that kid deliberately fabricating it in order to grow his reputation, right? Master Song Cao's fire controlling technique, saying that it's number one in Jiu Luo Ji is not even overboard. Just based on that kid?"
"But I heard that this boy has a kind of wine in his possession that's extremely delicious! Empyrean Loneswan only accepted the challenge for the sake of this recipe."
… …
The news spread out, questioning voices were everywhere in Jiu Luo Ji.
All because of this unknown boy who was going to challenge the god of Alchemy Dao in their hearts!
No one thought that Ye Yuan had hope. This was completely a suicide-style challenge.
Chapter 2073 - Looks Like You Don't Have Much Confidence!
In Skyreturn Plaza, people were everywhere.
A Seven-star Alchemy God taking action, this was a grand event of Jiu Luo Ji.
Ye Yuan issuing a challenge letter to challenge Empyrean Loneswan spread throughout the entire Jiu Luo Ji like the wind.
"Eldest Senior Brother, you were also too sloppy. Having Master compete in alchemy with a snotty brat, this is disgraceful!' Song Cao's junior apprentice brother, Luo Yu, said with a disdainful look.
Another junior apprentice brother said, "Isn't making Master compete in alchemy with this brat pretty much the same as having Master compete in alchemy with us? This kind of alchemy battle doesn't have the slightest suspense at all."
Song Cao smiled coldly and said, "What the hell do you guys know! That kid has a wine recipe in his hands. Once we obtain it, we can definitely earn boatloads of money! At that time, Northday Assemble's Empyrean Dragonjade and Splitwind Assemble's Empyrean Junhao will all have to bow their heads in submission toward Master!"
The moment Luo Yu heard this, he said in puzzlement, "Senior Apprentice Brother, is this wine really as good as you say?"
Song Cao had a look of recollecting the aftertaste as he said, "More than good! It simply brings back endless aftertastes! Senior Apprentice Brother, I, only drank a mouth, and during this half a month, my whole body has been warm! I don't even need to use divine essence to ward off the cold with divine fire at all! Delicious plus keeps out the cold, who do you think can resist its allure in this Northernmost Steppe?"
The apprentice brothers were all skeptical. Since Eldest Senior Brother came back from Raging Fire Tavern the last time, his mouth kept on praising this whatever Sunshine Glow with endless praises, as if he was bedeviled.
Seeing him always talk about it every day, these few people also could not help drooling.
Among the people in this Northernmost Steppe, there was none who did not like to drink.
Hearing that it was so delicious, how could they not be moved?
Except, those who had drunk before this Sunshine Glow at present was just Song Cao and Wu Song two people.
Whether it really tasted good or not, they were also not sure.
But they understood in their hearts that if it was really as Song Cao said, then as long as this wine was rolled out, it could absolutely sweep across the extreme north's various territories.
"He's here, he's here! It's this boy? So young!"
At this time, there was suddenly a commotion in the crowd. A ridiculously young figure slowly walked onto the stage.
"This … This is also too young, right? Just like a little kid, he's qualified to challenge Empyrean Loneswan?"
"Where did this kid pop out from? Simply blaspheming the idol in my heart!"
"Get down!"
… …
When the people saw that Ye Yuan was so young, they immediately exploded, having a feeling of being cheated.
So young, he probably had not even figured out what were medicinal pills and came to challenge Jiu Luo Ji's Alchemy Dao number one person. Was this a joke?
With someone taking the lead to hoot, many people also shouted along, asking Ye Yuan to get down.
Ye Yuan had an indifferent look as if he could not hear anything.
After a while, these guys would naturally shut up.
When Luo Yu saw that Ye Yuan was so young, he was also stunned and said disdainfully, "Heh, really a fool who overestimates his own ability. So young and he actually dares to challenge Master too, truly ignorant!"
But Song Cao said in a solemn voice, "I don't know how's his pill refinement, but his fire controlling technique is truly transcendent! If this wasn't the case, why would I make Master take action? I would have suppressed him myself!"
Luo Yu was surprised when he heard that and said, "Eldest Senior Brother, you really lost to him in a fire battle?"
Song Cao's expression was slightly dark as he nodded his head.
Luo Yu did not quite dare to believe it. He was naturally aware of Song Cao's fire controlling technique. Even he was a million miles away compared to Song Cao's skill.
But such a formidable eldest senior brother actually lost to this kid. Could it be that he was really an alchemy genius?
Right at this time, a powerful aura descended from the sky.
"Empyre
an Loneswan is here!"
"All thanks to this brat that I can see Empyrean Loneswan's true face!"
"Lord Loneswan, teach this punk a good lesson!"
… …
There was cheering in the crowd.
Empyrean Loneswan was a godlike existence in their hearts.
In this Northernmost Steppe, a Seven-star Alchemy God was the sun in the sky, illuminating the world.
A brat like Ye Yuan rushing into challenging Empyrean Loneswan was blaspheming the idol in their hearts.
An old man in azure robes slowly stepped out of the void. His gaze swept all around, his awe displayed in its entirety.
"Disciple pays respect to Master!" Song Cao brought the group of apprentice brothers and directly knelt down.
Empyrean Loneswan nodded slightly, his gaze finally landing on Ye Yuan. He could not help being slightly surprised.
Ye Yuan's youth still far exceeded his expectations.
"You're the Ji Qingyun who wants to challenge this Empyrean?" Empyrean Loneswan's gaze was scorching as he said.
The moment he came up, he applied tremendous pressure on Ye Yuan.
Except, Ye Yuan was composed and collected in front of this pressure, and even had signs of being able to stand up to it as an equal.
When Empyrean Loneswan saw the situation, he could not help being surprised in his heart.
How could he know that even when Ye Yuan was facing Empyrean Pilljade, that level of horrifying existence, his aura was also not the slightest bit weak?
His bit of pressure was too much of a child's play and even had some suspicion of showing off in the presence of an expert.
"It's precisely this Ji!" Ye Yuan said coolly.
Empyrean Loneswan deliberately pretended to be magnanimous as he said, "Indeed, heroes come from youngsters! To dare come and challenge this Empyrean at a young age, your courage is commendable! Rest assured, this Empyrean won't be bullying the weak by being strong. In a while, when this Empyrean takes action, I'll definitely pay attention to the proper limits. Uh … you pick the medicinal pill then."
This battle was simply a piece of cake to him.
It was just that his acting was the demeanor of a grandmaster in the view of those people below. He was tolerant and open-minded.