Ten Thousand Dragons Technique

Chapter 426: Is It Really in Lin Xuan’s Hands? The World Is Shocked!

The Celestial King was furious. What a low-level lie! It was as if they were treating him like a fool. He was utterly infuriated!

Master Zhou grew anxious as well and roared, "What I said is true!"

"A few days ago, the Master of the Pill Tower invited me to the Pill Tower Headquarters. Besides me, there were a dozen other Alchemy Masters, including Lin Xuan."

"That Lin Xuan showcased the Clear Lotus Earth Core Fire in front of everyone!"

"This news will soon spread throughout the entire Great Xia."

"By then, you’ll know if I was lying to you!"

What? The Celestial King’s expression changed drastically.

Could it be that Master Zhou isn’t lying? He isn’t trying to deceive me? Could what he said be true? Is the Clear Lotus Earth Core Fire really in Lin Xuan’s hands?

The Celestial King suddenly remembered that Lin Xuan had previously claimed the Clear Lotus Earth Core Fire was in his possession. It was just that, at the time, the Celestial King hadn’t believed him. He thought Lin Xuan was deliberately trying to provoke him, but it seemed that wasn’t the case at all.

Turns out, Lin Xuan was telling the truth!

The Celestial King was driven mad with rage. He and Lin Xuan were sworn enemies. Lin Xuan had killed his son. And now, he had snatched the Clear Lotus Earth Core Fire from right under his nose. This was a vicious slap to his face! His face was practically swollen from Lin Xuan’s slaps!

Unforgivable!

The Celestial King roared at the heavens and shot into the sky, charging toward the Pill Tower Headquarters. He had to kill Lin Xuan!

What’s happening? The people from the Pill King’s Mansion were shocked. They sensed the eruption of Destructive Power from within the Celestial King and thought he was about to attack. Even the Pill King himself tensed up as if facing a formidable foe.

But the next moment, he was stunned. The Celestial King hadn’t made a move against him. Instead, he soared into the sky and left directly.

The Celestial King left? The Pill King was somewhat bewildered. Everyone was.

Only the Imperial Clan Grand Elder quietly breathed a sigh of relief. He had been extremely troubled these past few days. He was here to mediate the grievances between the two Kings, but he found it was completely useless. The enmity was irreconcilable. The Pill King insisted he didn’t have the Clear Lotus Earth Core Fire, while the Celestial King adamantly claimed he did. Neither would back down, and it looked like the negotiations were about to collapse. But at this critical moment, the Celestial King had unexpectedly left.

Could the Celestial King have given up? This is wonderful.

The next moment, the Sound Transmission Talisman on the Imperial Clan Grand Elder also lit up. Upon hearing the message inside, his eyes suddenly widened. Now he understood why the Celestial King had left. Without another word, he too turned and departed. Such important news had to be reported to the Emperor immediately for a decision.

What’s going on? The others were puzzled again. Why did the Imperial Clan Grand Elder leave too?

Someone reasoned, "The Imperial Clan Grand Elder was here to mediate the dispute between the two Kings. Now that the Celestial King has left, there’s naturally no need for mediation."

So that’s how it was. The crowd came to a sudden realization.

The people of the Pill King’s Mansion were overjoyed. The Celestial King was gone, the crisis was averted, and their Pill King’s Mansion had won.

"Hahahaha! Congratulations, Pill King! You are the ultimate victor!"

Some Grandmasters had also stayed behind, and they were extremely excited.

One of them asked, "So, can we receive our reward now?"

Another Grandmaster chimed in, "Pill King, could you perhaps display the Clear Lotus Earth Core Fire and let us feast our eyes? We’ve never seen this legendary Anomalous Fire before."

"The Clear Lotus Earth Core Fire is truly not in my possession," the Pill King said, shaking his head.

"Pill King, stop pretending! The Celestial King is gone, no one can threaten you now," someone urged. "Just give us a look, just one glance."

The Pill King shook his head with a bitter smile. "It truly is not in my hands."

Suddenly, the Sound Transmission Talisman on the Pill King also activated. After receiving the message, his eyes lit up.

"Lin Xuan has been found! He’s at the Pill Tower Headquarters!"

With that, he soared into the sky. He was going to find Lin Xuan to trade for the Anomalous Fire. One way or another, he had to obtain the Clear Lotus Earth Core Fire.

Why did the Pill King leave? The remaining people were filled with confusion.

But soon, a piece of news began to circulate, spreading like wildfire across the entire Great Xia Country.

"The Clear Lotus Earth Core Fire is in Lin Xuan’s hands."

What? Upon hearing this, the people of the Great Xia Country were dumbfounded.

"Nonsense! How could it possibly be in Lin Xuan’s hands?"

"The flame must be in the Pill King’s possession!"

"Exactly! The Celestial King and the Pill King are still in negotiations. If the flame wasn’t in the Pill King’s possession, what would the Celestial King even be negotiating for?"

"Who would believe such news? Are they taking us for idiots?" The crowd sneered in disbelief.

The people in the Pill King’s Mansion also received this news. At first, they didn’t believe it either. But on second thought, the Celestial King had left in a hurry, and so had the Pill King. There had to be a reason.

Could it be... the Clear Lotus Earth Core Fire really isn’t in the Pill King’s possession? Is it truly in Lin Xuan’s hands? Heavens, how can this be? We’ve all been deceived! That brat is the final winner!

"The Pill King said Lin Xuan is at the Pill Tower Headquarters! To the Pill Tower Headquarters, quickly!" someone shouted.

The people from the Pill King’s Mansion shot into the sky, rushing toward the Pill Tower Headquarters. Their actions were noticed by others.

"The people from the Pill King’s Mansion have left."

"The Pill King left, and the Celestial King also left."

"They didn’t fight."

"It seems they’ve all gone to find Lin Xuan."

Why look for Lin Xuan? Wait, could the Clear Lotus Earth Core Fire really be in his hands? No way, how is that possible?

The Martial Artists of the Great Xia Country initially refused to believe it. But after witnessing the reactions of the two Kings, they were convinced. Even the Kings were going after Lin Xuan; this time, the news must be true.

The Clear Lotus Earth Core Fire was actually in Lin Xuan’s hands!

It was madness! At that moment, everyone went into a frenzy! The crowd excitedly discussed the matter, and many began inquiring about Lin Xuan’s whereabouts. Upon learning that he was at the Pill Tower Headquarters, they also set off at once.

「Imperial Palace」

The Grand Elder returned and hastily sought an audience with the Emperor.

"Something terrible has happened."

"What’s wrong? Did the negotiations between the Celestial King and the Pill King fail?" The Emperor frowned slightly. That Celestial King really has no regard for the bigger picture.

"No," the Imperial Clan Grand Elder shook his head. "The Celestial King left. He didn’t make a move."

Oh, he didn’t make a move? The Emperor breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed the Celestial King knew his place after all. He would make a note to compensate him later.

But the Grand Elder continued, "The matter isn’t over. The Celestial King has gone to find Lin Xuan. According to news from the Pill Tower Headquarters, the Clear Lotus Earth Core Fire is in Lin Xuan’s hands."

"What?" The Emperor’s expression changed. This is completely beyond my expectations. It’s really in that boy’s hands? It seems the Celestial King was played for a fool. In fact, the entire world has been deceived. That young man is a true Child of Fortune, to have obtained two types of Anomalous Fire simultaneously.

"Go and handle this," the Emperor instructed. "Lin Xuan will likely trade the Anomalous Fire. You oversee the process and make sure the Celestial King and the Pill King don’t start fighting again."

In the Emperor’s view, both Kings would surely continue to vie for the Anomalous Fire. He just didn’t know who Lin Xuan would ultimately give it to.

However, the Imperial Clan Grand Elder did not leave. He shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, I’m afraid I cannot handle this matter. It may require your personal attention."

It requires my personal attention? The Emperor frowned. The Imperial Clan Grand Elder held a very high status; his presence was a representation of the Imperial Clan. Was there truly something he couldn’t handle?

"Here, I will grant you the Imperial Sword," the Emperor said. "With it, you can act decisively as you see fit and report back to me afterward."

Still, the Imperial Clan Grand Elder shook his head. "I cannot make the decision, Your Majesty, because this matter is too unprecedented. Neither the Pill King nor the Celestial King will get the Clear Lotus Earth Core Fire. I’m afraid they will both go berserk, and I won’t be able to stop them."

"Your Majesty, only you can personally intervene to restrain two Kings."

Neither of them will get it? The Emperor was stunned. Can it be that Lin Xuan doesn’t intend to give the Clear Lotus Earth Core Fire to either of those two Kings? Then who will he give it to? The Master of the Pill Tower?