Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

”Is everyone present?”

On the elevated platform at the center of the Martial Arts Arena, a man in a white robe sat lazily in a chair, his gaze immersed only in the teacup before him, completely oblivious to the bustling scene below, as if nothing could pique his interest.

Two figures approached from the left and right, each handing over a name card, and then spoke simultaneously.

”Reporting to the Envoy, these are our battle candidates.”

The Wuyou Envoy raised his eyes, his gaze sweeping over the two whose faces were similar yet had vastly different temperaments.

Xiao Feng and Xiao Yun, the two brothers.

A pity that the two, who carried the bloodline of that Martial Fool Lord Xiao, had none of their father’s passion for martial arts and instead were immersed in power struggles.

The Wuyou Envoy gestured, ”Present it!”

The names in hand, the Wuyou Envoy intended to give them a cursory glance but paused at the end.

”A Blood River Realm warrior? Xiao Feng, are you sure?”

With these words, the first to react was Xiao Yun, rival for the City Lord position against Xiao Feng.

He looked surprised, staring at his elder brother.

However, Xiao Feng’s expression remained unchanged. He merely nodded calmly, ”Our fifth candidate is confirmed to be Luo Chen.”

The Wuyou Envoy was slightly surprised, but upon considering the limited number of experts in Yixian City, he assumed Xiao Feng had no strong warriors and hastily included such a weak one, dismissing it as trivial.

Of course, by the order of the battle on the list, the Wuyou Envoy thought Xiao Feng was quite confident, believing the first four battles would suffice without needing the fifth contender.

After all, among these first four, there were two renowned Furnace Realm experts, and even the third battle was secured by Tie Xiong at the Leakless Realm. Even the weakest-looking Xiao San Niang used to be closely associated with the old City Lord and must have formidable secret techniques.

However, after comparing Xiao Yun’s formation strategy on the other side, the Wuyou Envoy’s face revealed a subtle smile.

One side attempted a swift victory, aiming to secure the first four battles.

The other side employed a racehorse tactic, with clear strengths and weaknesses in the initial arrangements and strong targeting, clearly focusing on shifting the martial combat’s weight to the last two battles.

With this in mind, the Wuyou Envoy became somewhat interested.

”Go, post the list and announce the start of the martial combat!”

The Wuyou Envoy waved his hand, and his attendant respectfully took the two lists and headed towards the Martial Arts Arena.

Meanwhile, the Xiao brothers sat in the spectator seats on the elevated platform, exchanging confident glances.

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The vast Martial Arts Arena was bustling like a marketplace.

When Wuyou City’s warriors posted the martial combat decisions list, a brief silence fell.

Everyone was intensely curious, eagerly staring at the battle roster.

Even those with poor eyesight learned the gist through others’ descriptions.

”First battle: Granny Yu versus Wood Wolf God Monarch!”

”Second battle: Chi Huo versus Silver Hand Yama!”

”Third battle: Tie Xiong versus Helian Shanque!”

”Fourth battle: Xiao San Niang versus Flower Nun!”

”Fifth battle: Luo Chen versus Iron Butcher!”

As soon as this finalized battle sequence became known, the momentary silence swiftly gave way to even greater uproar. The entire arena boiled like a pot of water, with countless discussions surging within.

The first topic of discussion was indeed the two in the first battle.

”Wood Wolf God Monarch, could it be the one who roved the Great Destruction Realm, killing without mercy, coming and going like the wind, once hunted by the Nine Cities Alliance yet still alive and well?”

”My heavens, when did he join Yixian City and become a guest under Second Young Master Xiao?”

”In the first battle, perhaps Granny Yu is in danger!”

”Not necessarily; Granny Yu has been renowned for two hundred years, even defeating the Meteor Thief leader. Her rich combat experience may not be weaker than Wood Wolf God Monarch!”

Meanwhile, on the primary spectator seats, upon seeing the opponent’s battle order, Xiao Feng’s expression subtly shifted.

The emergence of Wood Wolf God Monarch caused his heart to skip a beat.

He coldly looked at Xiao Yun, ”Second Brother, I didn’t know you dared to take in even the fugitives pursued by the Nine Cities Alliance.”

Xiao Yun appeared smug, ”What fugitive? Don’t you know, half a year ago, the Nine Cities Alliance canceled the bounty on Wood Wolf God Monarch?”

Xiao Feng’s heart sank, instantly connecting the dots about the Nine Cities Alliance’s composition.

The so-called Nine Cities Alliance is formed by nine large cities on the very edge of the Great Destruction Realm.

Unlike Yixian City, which is situated in a fertile area, those edge areas are extraordinarily dangerous, with scarce resources and constant beast attacks on towns.

Leading the alliance are none other than Xilong and Mo Feng, these two major cities.

If any force could make the Nine Cities Alliance cancel the bounty on Wood Wolf God Monarch, it has to be one of these two cities.

Reflecting further, the frequent Meteor Thief attacks on Yixian City’s caravans, led by Tong Huaijin and the third leader, hail from Xilong City and He Mo Feng City.

Thus, both the Meteor Thief and Wood Wolf God Monarch are clear evidence of the Nine Cities Alliance’s interference in the struggle for Yixian City’s City Lord position.

All aimed directly at Xiao Feng himself!

”Elder Brother!”

Xiao Yun’s voice rang out again, prompting Xiao Feng to glare coldly at him.

”Don’t say Second Brother took you by surprise, haven’t you also fielded an unexpected new guest elder, Luo Chen, instead of the anticipated General Chu?”