Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

Chapter 1077: Chapter 426: Turmoil within the Flame Alliance, Luo Chen Approaches the Incense Burning Ceremony (Seeking Monthly Votes!!!)_3

He shook his head, disinterested in continuing the topic.

”Senior Brother, you mentioned that the Luo Yun Sect is spreading unfavorable rumors about our sect in the black market. What are these rumors?”

Qin Tairan stopped in his tracks, frowning as he said, ”It seems someone is saying that a formidable enemy will seek revenge on our sect in a month’s time. Hmph, such baseless nonsense!”

Revenge!

Upon hearing this news, Ascendant Master Xuyang’s face involuntarily changed.

”Senior Brother! How can you take such a matter lightly?”

Qin Taiyan’s eyebrows were tightly knitted, ”The Flame Alliance does have some enemies, but from where would a formidable enemy come?”

”What about Ailao Mountain?” countered Ascendant Master Xuyang.

Qin Tairan huffed, ”We have already handed over Blackwater Marsh, and with the deterrence of the Sword Sect, they wouldn’t dare make a move.”

Ascendant Master Xuyang said anxiously, ”It’s better to be careful than to regret it later!”

”And if the worst does happen?” Qin Tairan said confidently, ”Ailao Mountain has only four Golden Core Cultivators, with the strongest at only the sixth layer of Golden Core. Even if their entire sect attacked, with the remaining methods at our Flame Alliance’s disposal, we could cope. Moreover, would they dare?”

A cornered dog will leap over a wall!

Though currently in decline, the Flame Alliance still maintained the name of a Great Sect.

Nobody knew what means they still had up their sleeves after the sudden attack by the Luo Yun Sect.

Plus, Ailao Mountain itself was not strong, previously boasting only five Great Golden Cores.

But in the battle at Blackwater Marsh, one of them perished along with a Flame Alliance Golden Core Cultivator. Now, barely holding on, they would hardly dare to launch a full sect offensive.

However!

Ascendant Master Xuyang shook his head, ”Don’t forget, our sect’s Mountain Protection Array is destroyed. If a war really breaks out, I’m afraid that Burning Incense Valley, our foundation, will be beyond salvation.”

Qin Tairan hesitated.

Suddenly being in control of a sect had inflated his ego like never before.

But he wasn’t ignorant of common sense.

If there was no Mountain Protection Array and the enemy broke into Burning Incense Valley, regardless of winning or losing, it would be a heavier blow to the Flame Alliance.

Then, all that he had dreamed of would become as insubstantial as flowers in a mirror or the moon’s reflection on water, turning into castles in the air.

Ascendant Master Xuyang sighed, ”Let’s be cautious!”

”Then, what do you think we should do?”

”First, let Nephew Xiao, in the name of Sect Leader, call back all the sect disciples scattered across various properties. In times of crisis, it is the moment for everyone to unite and overcome the difficulty together. We might even use this opportunity to rekindle the younger generation’s faith in the sect.”

”Next, have Brother Wang come forward to reorganize the formation of Burning Incense Valley. Even if we cannot rebuild the Mountain Protection Array, at the very least we must set up a temporary Third Order Defensive Array.”

”Lastly, I’m afraid you’ll have to make another trip to the Sword Sect.”

Qin Tairan spoke with displeasure, ”The first two are no problem, but going to the Sword Sect? I don’t see that as necessary!”

His expression was very poor while saying this.

One could imagine that his previous interaction with Master Shaking Light from the Sword Sect was not pleasant.

”Senior Brother!” Ascendant Master Xuyang called out sternly.

Reluctantly, Qin Tairan waved his hand, ”Alright, alright, I’ll make another trip to Jade Emperor Mountain. Don’t worry too much, you just focus on healing.”

With that, he prepared to leave the cave.

When he came to the fire pit surrounded by stone pillars at the very center, his steps halted.

”This Prosperity and Decline Fire, nourished by the Burning Incense Snatching Spirit Formation for so many years, not only has it not advanced to Fourth Order, but it has also consumed much life span from our Flame Alliance Golden Core Cultivators.”

”What use is there to keep it? Might as well destroy it!”

As he spoke, qi power gathered in his palm, ready to take action.

”Senior Brother, you mustn’t!”

Qin Tairan turned around.

Ascendant Master Xuyang shook his head at him solemnly, ”It’s a legacy from the ancestors, it has great use; how can you destroy it so easily?”

Qin Tairan snorted, but considering that Prosperity and Decline Fire occasionally gave birth to some Prosperity and Decline True Evil Qi over the accumulation of years, he abandoned the thought.

After he had left.

Ascendant Master Xuyang, gazing through the rows of stone pillars, his eyes fell on the serene and deep emerald flames.

”Fourth Order?”

”Senior Brother, after all these years, your eyesight remains as poor as ever!”

He sighed out a breath.

The breath drifted into the pit, merging with the green flames, subtly connecting with him.

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Time slowly passed.

For some, the days were but a flick of a finger.

But for the Flame Alliance Cultivators, they seemed to drag on almost suffocatingly slow.

Without knowing when, more and more Rogue Cultivators began to prowl around Burning Incense Valley.

In Heavenly Fire Immortal City, there were increasingly more unfamiliar faces.

And these unfamiliar cultivators were all trying their best to inquire about the Flame Alliance’s recent situation.

Not only that, the Flame Alliance disciples often felt the Divine Consciousness of Golden Core Ascendant Masters brazenly scanning over Burning Incense Valley.

That unique Spirit Pressure from High Order Cultivators was incredibly oppressive.

Qin Tairan had already returned from the Sword Sect.

It was yet another unhappy departure!

In Master Shaking Light’s presence, he bluntly stated that by withholding support from the Flame Alliance, they would chill the hearts of their allies.

But Master Shaking Light remained smiling and unmoved.

In the end, all they got was an excuse about the Sword Sect having its own considerations.

What own considerations!

What great sect conflicts, inconvenient to get involved in!

All excuses!

Qin Tairan, carrying a belly full of anger, was extremely furious!

Every time Divine Consciousness swept over Burning Incense Valley, he would rush out, roaring in protest.

Such behavior was indeed shocking!

But when Fei Ming, the Golden Core Elder of Ailao Mountain, personally set foot within a hundred miles of Burning Incense Valley, everyone knew what Qin Tairan feared.

The great enemy of the Flame Alliance had arrived!

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”Something’s not right! Something’s not right!”

In the Burning Incense Valley cave.