Martial Master

After the people from the Enforcement Hall left, the oppressive atmosphere in the Alchemy City finally dissipated, and everyone let out a huge sigh of relief.

Qin Chen and the other three Holy Sons of Alchemy City were called into the Alchemy Pavilion by the Master of Xuan Sheng Pavilion.

"You four should prepare yourselves; the day of the Four-Domain Competition is approaching. In one month, we will set off together," the Master of Xuan Sheng Pavilion said as he scanned the crowd. "This Four-Domain Competition will take place in Zhongzhou City, which is closest to the Martial Domain in the Eastern Continent. Strong practitioners from the Alchemy Pavilion of the Martial Domain will arrive. You four will go together. Qin Chen, you will be the team leader. The one among you who achieves the highest rank in this competition, I will propose to the Alchemy Pavilion as the heir of Alchemy City. So if you want to become the heir, you must work hard."

Qin Chen nodded.

A month’s time was enough for him to do some preparations.

Wei Jinzhu and You Huaqing also let out a sigh of relief. They had been worried that they would face retribution after the competition, but unexpectedly, they remained unscathed and could continue participating in the Four-Domain Competition, having a chance to compete for the position of heir.

A month? Including travel time, it would probably take at least two to three months.

In these three months, they must put in the effort to improve their alchemical skills, aiming for a grand return at the Four-Domain Competition in the Alchemy Pavilion.

For now, it was best to keep a low profile. Their Master Kang Youming and Jin Shengjie were dead; their backing had completely collapsed. Even if they were stepped on, they could only endure, ensuring that no one found any opportunity to exploit, lest they lose their qualification to compete.

They were well aware that they had committed too many wrongs in the past. Now that their Master had fallen, there were plenty of people in Alchemy City who wanted to suppress them, especially Qin Chen, who probably wished to teach them a lesson.

However, they were overthinking it. Neither the Master of Xuan Sheng Pavilion nor Qin Chen cared much about them.

Among the original three Holy Sons and Holy Maidens, only Qi Aoling was in a slightly better position. At least her Master, Qing Hong Dan Master, although initially indifferent towards Qin Chen, had not been involved in the collusion with the Blood Solitary Martial Emperor.

"Tonight, there will be a celebration for the new Holy Son's promotion. Qin Chen, stay. You three may leave," the Master of Xuan Sheng Pavilion said.

After Wei Jinzhu and the others left, the Master of Xuan Sheng Pavilion turned his gaze to Qin Chen. "No matter what your purpose in joining Alchemy City is, I only hope you don’t go against your heart and do anything that harms our Northern Sky Region’s Alchemy Pavilion. Otherwise, I will not let you off."

The Master of Xuan Sheng Pavilion's voice was solemn as he waved his hand, closing his eyes as if he were a weary old man.

Letting Wei Jinzhu and the others participate in the Four-Domain Competition was merely a formality. With Qin Chen’s proficiency, as long as he performed normally, even if he didn’t secure the top spot in the Four-Domain Competition, becoming the heir of Alchemy City in the Northern Sky Region was already a foregone conclusion.

Although Xuan Sheng was not originally from Alchemy City, having operated here for so many years, he did not wish to see Alchemy City devolve into chaos and collapse.

"Don’t worry, Pavilion Master," Qin Chen said respectfully, bowing.

If previously, his relationship with the Master of Xuan Sheng Pavilion was merely one of mutual use, after the crisis at the Enforcement Hall, the Master of Xuan Sheng Pavilion had earned his respect and deserved this bow.

That night, the celebration began.

Qin Chen was, of course, the center of attention.

One by one, families, clans, and various forces and sects from the Northern Sky Region took turns presenting their congratulatory gifts to Qin Chen, offering him heavy gifts.