Supreme Warrior in the City

Chapter 1459: Chapter 1458: Breaking the Monopoly

”Correct!” The Lingxiao Pavilion Elder also said coldly, ”What kind of thing are you? How dare you demand an explanation from the Ten Great Sects?”

The scene grew slightly chaotic. Although Ki Yongchuan and the Lingxiao Pavilion Elder’s words were excessively harsh, no one could refute them. At this moment, who would stand on Su Yang’s side?

Just then, the Headmaster chuckled softly. ”Young Master Ki keeps mentioning ’mortals, mortals.’ It seems Young Master Ki truly regards himself as an Immortal.”

The crowd erupted into laughter. Ki Yongchuan’s expression turned icy as he said in a deep voice, ”What do you mean by that?”

”Oh, nothing. Just a casual remark, that’s all!” The Headmaster paused briefly, then suddenly raised his voice, ”By the way, since the Ten Great Sects are all gathered here tonight, I happen to have an announcement to make!”

Everyone was stunned, even the Second Elder looked at the Headmaster in astonishment. At this critical juncture, you’re suddenly stepping forward to make an announcement? This is like cutting to a commercial at the climax of a TV drama—what are you up to?

The Headmaster ignored the confusion of the crowd, taking out three bottles from his person with a soft laugh. ”These are the elixirs recently refined by Qinghe Academy. Coincidentally, their effects are identical to those of the Medicine Sect’s elixirs: the Pill of Foundational Fortification, the Immortal Essence Pill, and the Great Luo Golden Pill. Since everyone is here, why not evaluate their efficacy?”

As these words fell, the crowd burst into an uproar, everyone staring at the three porcelain bottles in the Headmaster’s hand in shock.

These three types of elixirs were monopolized by the Medicine Sect, and no other sects had ever managed to refine them, no matter how hard they tried. But now, Qinghe Academy could actually produce them? This was earth-shattering news. Didn’t this mean the Medicine Sect’s monopoly was about to be broken?

The members of the Medicine Sect were equally stunned, especially the Second Elder, who stood dumbfounded, staring at the bottles in the Headmaster’s hand, completely dazed.

The Medicine Sect’s current status hinged entirely on these three elixirs. Their monopoly forced other sects and families to flock to them. In reality, the Medicine Sect’s strength wasn’t particularly formidable; their position among the Ten Great Sects was solely due to these three elixirs.

Precisely because of this, their monopolistic grip on the refining methods of these elixirs was terrifying. In the entire Medicine Sect, fewer than three people could refine all three of these elixirs.

One was the current Sect Master of the Medicine Sect. Another was the Great Elder, and the last was the Supreme Grand Elder, who had been in seclusion in the back of the mountain for over twenty years.

As for the other members of the Medicine Sect, even someone as influential as the Second Elder could refine only one of the three elixirs.

Or rather, it wasn’t even accurate to say that the Second Elder could refine one of them. The most critical ingredient of one particular formula remained unknown to him. During the refining process, he would prepare everything, and then the Sect Master or Great Elder would step in to add that key ingredient before handing it back to him to complete the refinement.

This demonstrated just how tightly the Medicine Sect controlled the refining methods for these three elixirs!

For years, other sects had coveted these elixirs. However, they had no way of obtaining the refining methods unless they captured the Sect Master, the Great Elder, or the Supreme Grand Elder. Only then could they unravel the mystery.

But these three individuals were exceptionally powerful, making it almost impossible to capture them. Coupled with the intricate checks and balances among the Ten Great Sects, this ambition gradually faded, leaving the Medicine Sect in firm control over these elixirs.

And now, Qinghe Academy had succeeded in refining these elixirs, completely shattering the Medicine Sect’s monopoly and overthrowing their current standing.

If these elixirs proved legitimate, the Second Elder had no doubt that starting from today, the Medicine Sect would be directly ousted from the Ten Great Sects!

”You... you’re spewing nonsense...” The Second Elder hastily stepped forward, shouting, ”These three elixirs can only be produced by the Medicine Sect. How could Qinghe Academy possibly refine them?”

”Why not?” the Headmaster replied with a faint smile. ”The elixirs are in my hand. Everyone’s here. Why don’t we verify them to discern their authenticity?”

With that, the Headmaster raised his head to look at the people in the sky and smiled. ”Ladies and gentlemen, would you be willing to help test the effects of these elixirs?”

The Second Elder exclaimed anxiously, ”Don’t listen to him! Who knows how these elixirs were concocted or what their effects might be? Qinghe Academy might be plotting something devious. Don’t fall for it!”

The figures above exchanged glances before slowly descending. None of them paid the Second Elder any mind.

The crowd had no concerns about Qinghe Academy harboring any sinister schemes. Over the years, although they had many grievances with Qinghe Academy, they certainly trusted the character of its people!

”I’ll give it a try!” The first to step forward was an Elder from Thousand Snow Palace. He accepted a porcelain bottle from the Headmaster, opened it, and sniffed carefully. His face lit up with delight. ”This scent is identical to the Immortal Essence Pill. Judging by the aroma, it should be genuine!”

The others stared fixedly. Hearing this, they all surged forward to take the bottle from his hand and passed it around.

In the end, everyone took a whiff, and their impressions were unanimous. The elixirs in the bottle were indistinguishable from the Immortal Essence Pills they’d previously obtained from the Medicine Sect.

”Don’t just smell it—try one!” The Headmaster said with a smile.

The crowd was stunned. These were Immortal Essence Pills—extremely rare elixirs. For the major sects, acquiring even two bottles in a year was a rarity, and now the Headmaster was offering an entire bottle for them to try?

For Terrestrial Immortals, the Immortal Essence Pill was invaluable. Consuming these pills could correct innate deficiencies. Most of the Terrestrial Immortals present had reached the Earthly Immortal Realm without having fully attained Great Perfection in the Venerable Realm, leaving them in dire need of such elixirs.

Based on their individual deficiencies, they each required numerous Immortal Essence Pills to fully remedy their shortcomings. However, the annual supply of these pills was limited, leaving everyone at the mercy of the Medicine Sect.

Now, the Headmaster was offering so many Immortal Essence Pills for them to sample—this was a tremendous boon.

”In that case, many thanks to the Headmaster!” The Elder of Thousand Snow Palace cupped his hands in gratitude, taking the lead and consuming one of the pills.

The others wasted no time, eagerly taking the elixirs and swallowing them. These Terrestrial Immortals, all in desperate need of the Immortal Essence Pills, would never pass up such an opportunity!

The Second Elder stared at these people intently, his heart racing as he anxiously awaited their reactions. The results would determine the Medicine Sect’s fate.