Path of Alchemy Mastery-Chapter 275 - 276: Enemy for Life?

Beneath the Immortal Maiden Academy lies a Big Formation, sealing a creature from another plane. It’s due to this creature that the Immortal Maiden Academy has become the most unique place in the Mortal World, a place where one can break through the limits of their realm. For all at the peak of the Martial Saint, Immortal Venerable, and Demon Lord levels, high-grade Spiritual Energy represents a chance for breakthrough. A place that provides an endless supply of Spiritual Energy surpassing the Three Realms Level is truly the greatest treasure within the Mortal World.

"It’s just that the deans of the Immortal Ancient Academy are not here right now, otherwise, it wouldn’t be these people’s turn to jump around here. However, even so, the Immortal Ancient Academy is the safest place. Because once the Big Formation is activated, I estimate that those old fellows involved in the sealing will definitely make a move," Xuanyuan Mingkong said with a smiling squint.

The reason why the Mortal World is an undefeatable place is not because of its current strength, but because there are those who will not stand by and watch problems arise in the Mortal World.

Xuanyuan Mingkong now is sure that not only one old monster has lived till now, these people will definitely not allow the Immortal World or the Demon World to break through the Immortal Ancient City. The current Immortal Ancient City has long integrated with the sealing Big Formation; destroying the Immortal Ancient City is equivalent to destroying the Big Formation.

"Can we really take such a risk?" Mu Can asked doubtfully, pinning the safety of the Mortal World on others seemed rather risky. "Don’t worry, if they really dare to attack the Immortal Ancient City, relying on the power of the Big Formation, we will not just sit and wait for death. The power of the Immortal Ancient Academy is far beyond your imagination," Xuanyuan Mingkong said. With the support of the Big Formation of the Immortal Ancient City, even those at the peak of Martial Saint can unleash power close to that of the Void Level, and in the Mortal World, the Void Level is already the pinnacle of the pyramid.

"Actually, it’s still because the strength of the Mortal World is not enough. Under the current situation, as long as the Mortal World can produce a Void Level, it could sweep through both the Immortal and Demon Worlds. It’s a pity," Xuanyuan Mingkong shook his head, indicating his dissatisfaction with the deans who reached the Void Level and then vanished.

Now the Mortal World has reached a critical moment of life and death, and yet all these deans are nowhere to be found.

"By the way, Master, there’s something I need to tell you," Mu Can spoke earnestly.

"What is it? Speak up, you’re not the type to beat around the bush," Xuanyuan Mingkong cursed playfully. Mu Can was Xuanyuan Mingkong’s favorite disciple, the one who had the greatest expectations placed on him, and Mu Can did not disappoint, being the first to reach the Martial Saint level. Such a young Martial Saint is extremely rare in the history of the Mortal World.

"It’s like this, Master. After a fortuitous encounter, I’ve gained some knowledge about the realms. The current Three Realms are in a period of decline, and this decline started with the Immortal and Demon Worlds. Someday, the Mortal World will also decline in the same way," Mu Can spoke slowly.

The Three Realms were originally integrated but have begun to decline. The Immortal and Demon Worlds are just the beginning, and although the Mortal World, being the foundational realm among the Three Realms, has a longer lifespan than the other two, this does not change the fate of the Mortal World’s eventual decline.

"We’ve actually discovered this problem long ago, but we hadn’t expected it to erupt so suddenly. Over the years, the number of masters in the Mortal World has been decreasing, and the quality of Spiritual Energy is not what it used to be. The number of masters at the Martial Saint and Void Levels is dwindling," Xuanyuan Mingkong said with a complex expression.

Such monumental changes in the world are not something that human efforts can reverse. Faced with such a situation, there is nothing to do but accept it helplessly.

If the quality of Spiritual Energy were the same as it was ten thousand years ago, the current strength of the Mortal World would not be what it is now, unable to produce even a single Void Level.

"If it weren’t for the changes in the world, those old monsters in the Mortal World would have surely taken action by now. But at present, it’s estimated they’re all hiding, afraid even a tiny bit of their Spiritual Energy might leak away," Xuanyuan Mingkong stated coldly.

There are indeed those at the Void Level within the Mortal World, not just one, but these Void Level beings are like the young Mu Can once were, unable to resist the eroding flow of time, choosing instead to seal themselves and not emerging unless there’s a matter concerning the life and death

"Alright, these matters are not for you to worry about. Focus on consolidating your cultivation. I have no other request when the Immortal Ancient Secret Realm opens, but you must seize that opportunity," Xuanyuan Mingkong’s eyes flashed with intensity. The chance within the Immortal Ancient Secret Realm could directly create a Void Level powerhouse, something Xuanyuan Mingkong himself could not achieve in his lifetime, but he hoped Mu Can could.

"Don’t worry, Master, I am determined to succeed this time," said Mu Can, who had been preparing for this opportunity for a long time and must seize it.

"There’s one more thing, Donghuang should also be returning soon. I can ensure that in a fair fight, no one will dare to interfere," Xuanyuan Mingkong suddenly mentioned, as if recalling something.

"Donghuang." Recently, there had been so much happening that Mu Can had no chance to think of this formidable enemy. "Hehe, I almost forgot that there’s such an enemy," Mu Can chuckled.

If Xuanyuan Mingkong hadn’t mentioned it, Mu Can wouldn’t have thought of Donghuang, as the Mortal World was in peril and Mu Can had no time to care for personal grievances. However, now given the chance for revenge, Mu Can would not let go of Donghuang, for what must be repaid, must eventually be returned.

"You must not take it lightly; Donghuang has always been your greatest enemy. Don’t forget, he is a few years older than you and entered the Martial Saint level before you. But I believe in you, it’s time for your grudge to be settled," Xuanyuan Ming reassured.

The long-standing grudge between Mu Can and Donghuang started when the two became enemies at the Immortal Ancient Academy. Following that, Mu Can was ambushed and fell into Fallen Eagle Gorge, losing all his power, losing one round, then when Mu Can’s power was restored, he eliminated Donghuang’s men sent to the Mu Family, winning back one round.

If they were to meet again, this would be the third contest between Mu Can and Donghuang.

One is the Imperial Crown Prince, now the Imperial Heir, and the other is from a declining noble family yet possesses incredible Qi Fortune. Both have already entered the Martial Saint realm, and those who know the grievance between the two have already regarded them as lifelong enemies.

However, Mu Can scoffed at this notion of lifelong enemies. Mu Can never really considered Donghuang a significant opponent, just a petty person who only knows how to manipulate things from behind.

Mu Can has only one goal: to encounter him and then defeat him.