Martial Master

"I dare not joke, if the Pavilion Master does not believe me, you can ask Gu Xun to confirm. I absolutely did not mean to challenge the Pavilion Master," Xu Bo said nervously.

"Is this true?"

Zhuo Qingfeng was speechless, his anger growing even more, and he coldly looked at Gu Xun. Seeing Zhuo Qingfeng looking over, Gu Xun hurriedly said, "Yes, the person who entered the Difficult Stone Wall to challenge is indeed, as Elder Xu Bo said, a third-tier genius Alchemist from the Five Nations, and he is not even twenty years old. I had previously advised Elder Xu Bo against this, but Elder Xu Bo insisted, and I had no choice."

Gu Xun’s palms were sweaty with nervousness, on the verge of tears.

"What on earth is going on!"

If this matter ends without him being punished, he would rather die than continue as the Pavilion Manager.

He felt tense, almost as if his life was at stake.

"Pavilion Master, this Elder Xu Bo has such audacity, allowing a third-tier Alchemist to challenge the Difficult Stone Wall, clearly showing discontent with you," Jin Yuan said, seeing the situation.

"Exactly, Pavilion Master, think about it. If the news here spreads to other dynasties' Alchemy Pavilions, or even to our superior Alchemy Pavilion, what will happen? You will surely be laughed at by everyone and your reputation will be in tatters. Xu Bo has such a despicable intention."

Beside Jin Yuan, Elder Wu Ruifeng hurriedly spoke as well.

He and Jin Yuan were already in cahoots, and since they were both eager to harm Xu Bo, naturally, they took this opportunity to kick him while he was down.

Hearing this, Zhuo Qingfeng's heart sank heavily.

After being relegated to the Great Wei Dynasty's Alchemy Pavilion, he had spent years diligently studying alchemy, all in hopes of one day returning to the Northern Sky Domain's Alchemy Pavilion. However, today, that Alchemist from the Five Nations has challenged the Difficult Stone Wall and, if he gives random answers that seem somewhat reasonable, it would be acceptable; but if he scribbles nonsense, once the answers are submitted to the Northern Sky Domain Alchemy Pavilion, he, as the Pavilion Master, would definitely face criticism and punishment from the superior Alchemy Pavilion. This would make his chances of returning to the Northern Sky Domain's Alchemy Pavilion even slimmer.

In an instant, Zhuo Qingfeng was filled with anger and shock.

"Someone, this Xu Bo is abusing his position as Elder; take him under custody and temporarily strip him of his Elder status. After the Difficult Stone Wall matter is concluded, I will make a final decision."

In his anger, Zhuo Qingfeng was too lazy to think much more and directly coldly shouted at the surrounding Elders, his eyes towards Xu Bo filled with coldness and chill.

"Pavilion Master, I absolutely did not mean this, please see clearly, Pavilion Master!" Xu Bo's face was pale as he hurriedly explained.

"Yes, Pavilion Master, you have misunderstood my master," Xiao Ya also became anxious.

"Pavilion Master, the matter is not yet settled. To directly revoke Elder Xu Bo's Elder qualification seems a bit abrupt. Why not wait until that kid comes out before making a decision?"

An Elder who had a good relationship with Xu Bo stepped forward to speak for him.

"Elder Gong Yang Ju, Xu Bo is a wolf in sheep's clothing, intentionally plotting against the Pavilion Master, intending to provoke someone to challenge the Pavilion Master’s position and force you out. How can you still speak for him at such a time? Is it that you are also involved in this challenge of the Difficult Stone Wall?"

Jin Yuan coldly snorted and immediately spoke.

Gong Yang Ju had a very good relationship with Xu Bo. Even after Xu Bo fell seriously ill, he did not submit to Jin Yuan. Jin Yuan had long wanted to take action against him, and now seizing this opportunity, he immediately slandered him.

"Elder Jin Yuan, what nonsense are you talking? I just feel that Elder Xu Bo has always shown great respect towards the Pavilion Master, how could he do such a thing? There must be a reason behind this," Gong Yang Ju said angrily.