The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron

Chapter 1592: Chapter 1689: Announcement of the Candidate

“What is his level of cultivation?” Fang Lin asked.

The Heaven King of East Pole slightly pondered, “Back then, I had not yet stepped into Immortality. I fought him at the Great Longevity Realm and lost a move. However, that Pavilion Master of Sealing Sword Pavilion must have suppressed his own realm to fight me; otherwise, it wouldn’t have been just one move that I lost.”

Upon hearing this, Fang Lin slightly frowned. If what the Heaven King of East Pole said was true, then, at the very least, the Pavilion Master must possess the Immortal cultivation.

If he truly is an Immortal fighter, that could be quite troublesome.

Moreover, the Pavilion Master could likely not be from this era, possibly a relic from ancient times. Such a strong opponent from the ancient past is even more difficult to deal with.

After all, having been through such a long period of trials, it’s hard to say whether the Pavilion Master has advanced further in his abilities.

“Perhaps this person has already perished, when I battled him, I distinctly sensed a hint of death lingering over him, his vitality was not very strong, perhaps a sign of limited lifespan,” said the Heaven King of East Pole upon seeing Fang Lin’s furrowed brow.

Fang Lin nodded, hoping that the Pavilion Master had indeed perished from exhausting his lifespan. If not, Sky Swallowing Palace would face another deeply unfathomable powerful foe.

“Fang Lin, if the Pill Alliance triumphs over the Alchemy Tao clans, I hope you could revisit the Pill Alliance. Seeing this renewed Pill Alliance might just change your mind,” the Heaven King of East Pole earnestly spoke.

“If there’s a chance, I will consider visiting,” Fang Lin did not give a definite answer, merely responding thus.

The Heaven King of East Pole did not insist further and stood up to leave.

Fang Lin glanced at the Heaven King of East Pole and suddenly asked, “Is there still any connection between the Pill Alliance and Hidden Kill Hall?”

The figure of the Heaven King of East Pole paused, then turning back he shook his head and said, “Since the battle in the Extreme North Land, we have broken off relations with Hidden Kill Hall; they have not contacted the Pill Alliance since.”

Fang Lin smiled faintly, “If that is the case, then it couldn’t be better.”

The Heaven King of East Pole had a complex expression and sighed, then quietly left the yard. Cheng Jinhai standing outside didn’t even see how the Heaven King of East Pole had left; he thought that the grand figure was still inside talking with Master Fang.

“Cheng, no need to guard the door anymore, go and do as you please,” Fang Lin’s voice came from inside, and Cheng Jinhai responded but still didn’t leave; instead, he stood guard outside Fang Lin’s yard, continuing his duty.

“It’s rare for old Cheng to seize a chance to show dedication; can’t miss it just like that,” Cheng Jinhai thought to himself resolutely, planning to continue guarding the door for a few more days.

However, after nightfall, there were no more visitors for Fang Lin, Cheng Jinhai did not feel bothered or bored but stood there silently practicing cultivation.

Inside the yard, Fang Lin closed his eyes to rest and meditate, recalling the words spoken by the Heaven King of East Pole, especially about the Pavilion Master of Sealing Sword Pavilion, which particularly captured Fang Lin’s concern.

“People from ancient times, these guys used to hide themselves, probably now they all have started to emerge, but I wonder how many are those cowardly ones who were afraid of death during the great catastrophes?” Fang Lin’s lips curled into a cold smile, holding no good feelings towards these survivors from ancient times.

“Currently, even the whereabouts of Sealing Sword Pavilion are unknown. Perhaps once the matters here are settled, I might travel to the mountains of the highlands in the Western Territories, to probe into the details of Sealing Sword Pavilion,” Fang Lin secretly said.

When Sealing Sword Pavilion reappeared, it emerged with a giant sword that split the sky from the highlands in the West, spanning across the land of Nine Countries, thus announcing to the world the resurgence of Sealing Sword Pavilion.

Therefore, Sealing Sword Pavilion is very likely hidden within the highlands of the Western Territories.

Towards the west of the Nine Countries, lies a highland full of mountains; in the past, some forces tried to establish themselves in the highlands but eventually vanished in the long river of time.

The Western Territories highland is vast, with legends of a hundred thousand great mountains, not only inhabited by fierce Demon Beasts, but also some ancient species dormant within those highland mountains.

This is a place where every power from the Nine Countries dares not tread, much akin to the Extreme North Icefield, though the perimeter of the Extreme North Icefield at least sees Martial Artists coming and going, with some risking their lives to venture deep into the Extreme North Icefield, seeking ancient treasures or relics left behind by ancient powerhouses.

But on the highlands of the western domain, hidden secrets are no less numerous than in the Extreme North Icefield, and many Martial Artists ventured into the highlands, yet few ever returned.

Even those who survived and came out, would be afflicted with hidden injuries and ailments, unable to live much longer.

Some say within the mountains of the highlands, invisible miasma filled the air, and some who walked therein would simply fall to the ground, never to awaken again.

Having not shown itself for many years, it’s very likely that Sealing Sword Pavilion has been hiding within the western highlands, with various forces unable to track its whereabouts.

Fang Lin spent the entire night lying in the courtyard, constantly contemplating his thoughts.

The next day, Fang Lin walked out of the courtyard, with Cheng Jinhai following behind, heading towards the direction of the imperial city.

Today is the day the Pill Alliance and Alchemy Tao noble families reveal their combatant selection, and Fang Lin was quite interested, hence he came to see.

However, to avoid trouble, Fang Lin still changed his appearance.

In Tang Capital, it was crowded with people from everywhere who came to watch the battle and those who heard the news; except for the people from Yuan Country who didn’t come in great numbers due to their ongoing battle with the Demon Beast clan.

But since it involved a clash between two major Alchemy Tao forces, Yuan Country still symbolically sent some representatives.

“This time there will definitely be a great show, Long Zhixin of Long Family is a real beauty.”

“I want to see Long Zhixin too, but I am more interested in her Alchemy Tao skills.”

“Nonsense, you lecherous fellow still trying to act decent.”

“Cough cough, be low-key, low-key.”

“As for the Pill Alliance, who knows who will be fighting this time.”

“Who cares, the Pill Alliance is almost finished anyway.”

“This competition, it seems to be the Pill Alliance’s last struggle.”

“You guys don’t know anything. The Pill Alliance might pull out all the stops this time; the outcome is not easy to predict.”

“Oh? I really don’t believe it, the Pill Alliance is already in such a state, can they still turn the tide?”

…

The city was bustling, filled with various sounds: arguments, discussions, laughter all intermixed.

However, the order within Tang Capital was still well maintained, with Tang Country soldiers in armor patrolling everywhere, and royal experts also out in force. Anyone who dared to cause trouble at this time would be summarily executed with no leniency.

Already, some who had got into fights with others were taken down by several royal experts right on the spot, their bodies hung in prominent places as a warning to all.

Fang Lin and Cheng Jinhai, following the crowd, arrived outside the imperial city, and saw on top of the Tang Tower on the city walls, stood three figures.

On either side stood Long Haotian, the current Family Head of the Long Family, and the Heaven King of the Pill Alliance from the East Pole, while in the middle was the current emperor adorned in a Purple-gold Dragon Robe.

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