Chapter 1554: Powerhouses Gather Like Clouds
Ziyun City.
Zhang Family Residence.
The abundant face of Zhang Hengfeng, head of the Zhang family, was clouded with gloom. The hall was dead silent, with an extremely heavy atmosphere.
"Elder Yang, what exactly happened here? Who did this?" Zhang Hengfeng asked in a deep voice, and even a fool could see that Zhang Hengfeng was seething with rage.
Zhang Hengfeng was notorious for being overprotective. His son had been slapped unconscious; how could he not be angry?
Elder Yang responded solemnly, "An unknown young man. His cultivation is not weak. If I'm not mistaken, he is of the Heavenly Emperor Realm. The eight Heavenly Gods Realm at the Zi Xian Pavilion pharmacy were all severely injured in an instant."
"Hmph! Daring to disregard my Zhang family! Immediately send people to investigate. Even if you have to turn all of Ziyun City upside down, you must find that little punk!" Zhang Hengfeng snarled viciously.
Upon receiving the order, the Zhang family promptly dispatched hundreds of men to search for Feng Wuchen's whereabouts.
"Family Head Zhang, this young man is not simple. Without a Heavenly Emperor level expert, I'm afraid we cannot do anything to him." Elder Yang interjected.
"As long as he's in Ziyun City, I'll find a way to kill him!" Zhang Hengfeng said coldly, a chill in his eyes glowing with fierce killing intent.
Upon hearing this, Elder Yang couldn't help but sneer internally, "Little brat, you'd better still be in Ziyun City, so I can watch you die!"
"Elder Yang, the eight Heavenly Gods Realm of the Zi Xian Pavilion pharmacy were injured, and that kid completely disregarded the Zi Xian Pavilion. Isn't this an insult? Do you not intend to have someone investigate or inform the Zi Xian Pavilion?" Zhang Hengfeng squinted at Elder Yang.
"Rest assured, Family Head Zhang, I will not let this matter rest!"
Elder Yang, looking at Zhang Hengfeng, coldly stated, "This little brat ran wild in the Zi Xian Pavilion pharmacy and injured my guards. He simply disregarded me. I've already sent people to investigate."
"Very good!" Zhang Hengfeng nodded approvingly.
What Zhang Hengfeng didn't know was that Elder Yang hadn't actually sent anyone to investigate; he was simply appeasing Zhang Hengfeng.
Elder Yang merely intended to use a borrowed knife to kill someone.
With his weaknesses tightly held by Feng Wuchen, Elder Yang dared not investigate him. He had merely sent people to find out Feng Wuchen's background.
Not only did Elder Yang not dare to investigate, but he didn't even dare to inform the Zi Xian Pavilion about the incident.
Elder Yang wasn't foolish; once Zi Xian Pavilion knew, they would never let Feng Wuchen go. If things got out of hand, he wouldn't end well either.
Thus, Elder Yang sought revenge on Feng Wuchen by borrowing others' strength.
Feng Wuchen had taken many precious medicinal materials from Zi Xian Pavilion and had swallowed two hundred billion crystal stones from Elder Yang, which was a grudge he couldn't swallow.
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Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and the Zi Xian Pavilion auction was about to begin.
Powerful figures from various forces across the eight major regions were arriving one after another, all courteously exchanging pleasantries with the Pavilion Master and elders of Zi Xian Pavilion.
In the past, the eight Heavenly Emperors never missed an occasion, but this time, they were nowhere to be seen.
Because of this, powerful figures hiding within the great forces also revealed themselves.
Today, Zi Xian Pavilion was truly an assembly of formidable figures, with young prodigies vying to outshine one another.
"Keep a close eye! Don't let that little punk escape!" Lei Li coldly ordered the Thunder God Temple's experts.
"Young Master, rest assured! I remember that brat! As soon as he appears, I will report to you immediately!" said a Heavenly God Realm expert with respect.
"Very well! Catch that brat, and there will be a hefty reward!" Lei Li nodded in satisfaction.
The Thunder God Temple experts' excitement surged, each one brimming with heightened vigilance.
"Nether Realm Sage Manor Lord has arrived!"
At that moment, a loud voice echoed in the bustling square of Zi Xian Pavilion.
In an instant, experts from various forces turned their gazes towards the direction of the mountain gate.
"Lord Ye! Lord Ye has arrived!" The experts from each major force gazed fervently, their focus all on Ye Wujing.
Ye Wujing was a Heavenly Emperor expert, with a status surpassing many other forces' Heavenly Emperors.
Pavilion Master Yi Changshan quickly advanced to greet him warmly: "Welcome, Lord Ye! Your presence is truly an honor for Zi Xian Pavilion!"
"Pavilion Master Yi, you flatter this old man," Ye Wujing replied pleasantly, with great humility.
"Lord Ye, please!" Liu Yuanxi warmly invited.
From Yi Changshan and Liu Yuanxi's courteous treatment of Ye Wujing, it was clear that Ye Wujing held a high status in the Heavenly Realm.
Surpassing the former eight Heavenly Emperors in stature.
"Linglong Pavilion Master from the Immortal Divine Domain, Danhun, has arrived!"
Another resonant voice proclaimed, laced with admiration and excitement.
Upon hearing the name Danhun, everyone's expression changed dramatically, immediately becoming reverent, as if a deity had descended.
The previously boisterous scene fell into immediate silence; all respectful eyes immediately focused on the entrance of the Zi Xian Pavilion.
Dan Yuzi's reputation was no mere boast, with the stature of a Divine Grade Alchemist.
Not only did these experts from the eight regions have to show their deference, even the Tianzun Divine Palace had to accord Dan Yuzi respect.
"Greetings to Senior Danhun!" Dan Yuzi floated to the plaza from the mountain gate, basking in the adoration of the crowd, exuding an air of superiority.
"Why is this old thing here?" Ye Wujing frowned slightly.
Yi Changshan and the upper echelons of the Zi Xian Pavilion swiftly advanced, and the experts from the major forces followed suit, daring not to slight Dan Yuzi.
In the realm of Divine Grade Alchemists, a being of such monumental significance was one no one dared to disrespect, let alone provoke.
Everyone respectfully greeted, "Welcome, Senior Danhun!"
"Hmm." Danhun nodded with authority, maintaining a loftily elevated demeanor.
"Please, Senior Danhun!" Yi Changshan respectfully gestured for him to proceed.
"Zi Xian Pavilion has always possessed numerous rare and precious herbs. I hope I won't be disappointed," commented Dan Yuzi nonchalantly, walking into the grand hall as if he were the true master of Zi Xian Pavilion.
Yi Changshan followed behind, with a respectful smile, saying, "Rest assured, Senior Danhun, we won't let you down."
Liu Yuanxi turned back to glance towards the mountain gate, murmuring, "That esteemed person hasn't arrived yet?"
Not seeing Feng Wuchen's presence, Liu Yuanxi couldn't help a tinge of disappointment.
However, considering Feng Wuchen's Divine Grade status, Liu Yuanxi understood.
Such a rare talent, having reached the Divine Grade at such a young age, was not someone just anyone could invite.
What Liu Yuanxi didn't know was that Feng Wuchen was already there, just outside the mountain gate.
He had merely encountered a minor inconvenience.
"No invitation?" scoffed a guard, "Get lost if you don't have one. Do you think this is a place you can wander into? Look at yourself!"
"Brat, today, the Zi Xian Pavilion is hosting important figures. I advise you to leave immediately. If you delay a distinguished guest, don't blame us for being rude!" said another guard disdainfully, with an overbearing attitude.
"I was invited by the Grand Elder of Zi Xian Pavilion," replied Feng Wuchen calmly.
"What? Invited by the Grand Elder?" Upon hearing this, the two guards seemed baffled at first, then burst into laughter, "Haha! Did a donkey kick your brains? The Grand Elder would invite a fool like you?"