Harold's eyebrow twitched as he looked at Johnson unhappily, and said, "Who do you think that guy is? Don't you know how strong an inner disciple is?"We're just dealing with Fane. Using a chosen disciple would be going way overboard. If we really did that, it would just be us regarding him too highly!"Johnson's lips twitched helplessly as he nodded at Harold's words. However, Johnson was a hundred percent certain with everything.He took a deep breath as he explained, "I know what you're thinking. Getting an inner disciple would normally be more than enough to deal with Fane."After all, Fane's just an alchemist, so there's no way he'll be stronger than an inner disciple. However, no matter what, we're taking a great risk this time. If this matter leaked out, we both know how heavily we would be punished."We would be doomed if that happened. We should be more careful just in case anything happens. Even if we have to spend a bit more money to get a chosen disciple, it would assu
After he said that, Johnson sighed helplessly. He had an incredibly worried expression on his face. Harold frowned as he looked at Johnson's expression. He got even angrier as he turned around and stared at Johnson coldly."Seriously, is there something wrong with your brain? What kind of amazing enemy do you think Fane is? Do you think an inner disciple wouldn't be able to handle him?"Johnson hurriedly shook his head as he said, "I don't mean it that way! It's just that the two of us are done for if this is exposed."That's why I wanted to look for someone who can take care of Fane properly. I want him to die before he can even react!"Harold rolled his eyes and replied, "Michael is in the top fifty of the inner disciples. An innate stage alchemist couldn't possibly cause him any trouble."Don't worry, there won't be any problems, and he won't betray us. After all, if this matter is exposed, he would meet the same end like us."Johnson took a deep breath and replied, “I hope th
"Let me say this again. Don't try to attempt any petty schemes. If I find out, you won't be let off so easily."Fane could hear what Elder Eliot meant by those words. It seemed like he was worried that some people would act wantonly in the absence of supervision.His next words proved Fane's thoughts as he continued, "If anyone dies, the identification badge will notify me. I'll be able to immediately determine where everyone is."Anyone who appears close to the dead person will be immediately investigated by me. No one will be able to escape! All of you are no stranger to my temper. I'd rather kill the wrong person than let that person go, so don't you dare do anything of the sort!"Even though alchemists were not as intense as martial artists since everyone had their focus on refining pills, their relationships with one another were not so harmonious. Everyone had their own little thoughts. Some grudges between them were already at irreconcilable levels. Holy Cloud Mountain was
Once everyone had arrived at the Holy Cloud Mountain, Elder Eliot announced that they were free to do anything they wanted for the next three days. They would not be disturbed by anyone during that period.After three days, they would all have to gather there. Everyone would be sent back to Phoenix Valley. Elder Eliot seemed to be worried that any accidents would happen, so he repeated it a few times.After everyone promised that they would not do anything they should not, he let everyone leave.Fane did not delay things for a single moment before heading in a direction that not many have taken. Rudy followed closely behind him like an unshakeable tail.The two of them walked deeper into Holy Cloud Mountain as they talked. Rudy was still hung up on Harold and Johnson, and whether or not they would try to pull any tricks."I'm still a bit worried. I feel like the two of them were looking at both of us really strangely earlier. It was as if they were about to get what they wanted. I
Rudy's face stiffened at Fane's words. Thinking about it, he felt like Fane was right. He really was doing all of that at the wrong time and place. If he wasted all his precious time on that matter, it would be incredibly stupid.He took a deep breath, feeling like something was wrong with him at that moment. He shook his head vigorously, tossing those errant thoughts aside before he walked forward and arrived next to Fane.At that moment, he cast his gaze throughout his surroundings to see if he could find anything that was hidden among the grass. However, in a short moment, he found himself frozen. Rudy grabbed Fane's arm, causing Fane to frown. Fane could clearly feel the hand that Rudy had on his arm was trembling slightly. It was as if Rudy had discovered something incredible.He immediately turned to look at Rudy who had his eyes widened. Rudy had one hand on his arm and another hand pointing in a certain direction.Fane followed where his finger was pointing and noticed a
Fane's words had stunned Michael. He never expected Fane to manage to guess who had sent him so easily.However, it was fine even if Fane had managed to guess it. Fane was already dead meat in Michael's eyes. All he needed was one hand to kill Fane. There was no way Fane would be able to survive.It would be fine even if he revealed the full truth to Fane.Michael nodded, "You're not just composed, you're quite smart as well. I heard you're quite talented in alchemy. It's just a pity that you offended someone you shouldn't have."Some people really don't treasure their lives, offending everyone around. The two of you deserve this consequence."Fane let out a cold grunt. He had been right, the two of them had refused to relent. However, they were not that dumb for managing to craft this plan to kill him.If he was the person they thought he was, the plan would have been a success. After all, Holy Cloud Mountain was an incredibly big place. It was an amazing place to kill someone.
Fane spoke in a clear and resolved tone. It stunned Michael, who was standing in front of him. Even his eyes threatened to pop out of their sockets. After a long time, he answered, "Are you crazy?"Fane lightly snorted, "I won't harm those who don't harm me first. You brought this onto yourself today."Fane's words caused Michael to laugh. He laughed as he took out his weapon, "There are strange things every year. There are especially many this year. Have you really gone crazy? Do you think you can deal with me at your level?"Even though I can't tell how strong you are now, do you really think I'd be afraid of an alchemist trying to pretend to be strong in front of me?"After saying that, Michael's cold smile intensified. Fane's calm demeanor was just smoke and mirrors. He was just an alchemist, how could Fane possibly hope to defeat Michael?Fane was just trying to fool Michael with all those words. Michael assumed that Fane wanted him to think that Fane was strong so he would h
Michael stepped forward and shot at Fane like a bullet. He seemed like a fire god in the air as his whole body started to be enveloped in flame. The sword in his hand seemed to be covered in lava as an intense heat suddenly filled the air. Rudy, who was standing behind Fane, was already suffering from so much heat that he could not open his eyes. His skin felt like it was being burnt as he wailed, "It's so hot! I'm dying from the heat!"Fane sighed helplessly as he grabbed Rudy's arm. He activated his true energy as he pushed Rudy away. Before Rudy could even finish crying out, he was already pushed away by Fane.In a fight at that level, Rudy was basically cannon fodder. There was no way Rudy would survive the battle.Fane faced the flames that covered every inch of space with a cold expression and sword in his hand, his whole body was completely covered by a gray glow.Michael was surrounded by an intense light as he brought his flames forward. Even with how bright he was, ther