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He might be a great alchemist, but that didnt mean he could defeat Venerable Sovereigns.

Relations between Immortal Alchemists and Venerable Sovereigns were supposed to be respectful. Sensible Immortal Alchemists would never risk offending Venerable Sovereigns.

This was especially true when one was dealing with a hot-tempered Venerable Sovereign like Qi Lie. Master Wu would never have had the nerve to tell him to kneel.

Struck dumb at first, Qi Lie finally came to himself. He stared at Jiang Chen. Youre asking to die.

Fengdan had a bitter taste in her mouth. She couldnt be happier than she was now seeing Jiang Chen about to get himself killed.

Didnt you hear me? Ignoring everyone elses surprised looks, Jiang Chen sized up Qi Lie as he took the immortal elixirs. Do you want to be the second Venerable Sovereign whose legs are broken by me? he continued.

Every single one of the onlookers thought this must be a bad joke.

Does he really think it would be so easy to break a Venerable Sovereigns legs?

However, they didnt dare laugh out loud.

After all, Jiang Chen had been able to refine immortal elixirs all by himself in such a short time. Who knew, maybe he could shock all these people who had gathered to watch this again?

Venerable Sovereigns cant stand to be insulted. Perhaps youve heard about this before? Qi Lies temper was beginning to really flare up, but hed decided to explain first because he was feeling a little bit wary of Jiang Chens identity as an Immortal Alchemist.

Of course Ive heard of this before. Actually, I was told the same thing by some other guy, and then I killed him, Jiang Chen said with a cold smile.

Qi Lie let out a big breath. Forcing a smile, he said, Then show me what youve got, and well see if its enough to break my legs.

The air became charged with tension immediately.

No one dared make any noise. They were all looking at Jiang Chen, wondering what this trash-talker would do next.

Your Excellency, fights are forbidden in the City in the Sky. Youll be driven out of here if you fight, Mrs. Xiao said.

The City in the Sky only maintained its ability to remain buoyant if it moved constantly. If a big fight broke out and a leak or some other fault occurred, the whole city could be destroyed as it fell from the air.

So, no matter whether there was a reason and no matter whether the reason was justifiable, whoever fought in the city had to be driven away immediately.

Doesnt matter. Jiang Chen shrugged his shoulders. It was not a problem for him. He figured he could just take his opponent out of the city and give him a good beating.

However, he still needed one more minute for his body to completely recover. For this reason, he didnt do anything after speaking. He just went on standing there.

All the onlookers regarded each other with surprise, wondering whether this was going to be all there was to this fight.

Are you gonna break my legs? Qi Lie taunted Jiang Chen.

Some people burst out laughing, forgetting their fear. Then, recalling that Jiang Chen was an Immortal Alchemist, they all shut up again.

Youll know very soon, said Jiang Chen.

Im not interested in listening to you talk any more trash, Qi Lie said, walking toward Jiang Chen, lifting his head and throwing his shoulders back.

He seemed to be strutting like a parrot. However, just when everyone thought that he was going to do something to Jiang Chen, he completely ignored him and walked toward Master Wu instead.

Hed intended to scare Jiang Chen, but of course Jiang Chen wasnt affected at all.

Snorting, Qi Lie helped Master Wu get to his feet.

Master Wu finally accepted the fact that hed been trounced. He stopped being arrogant and walked up to Jiang Chen.

Master, is the refining method you just used called the legendary Hand of Heaven? he asked seriously.

Ive never heard of the legendary Hand of Heaven.

This skill he had just used was the fruit of all the hard work hed done in his entire life. He had not named it yet.

Could you instruct me a little in how to do it? Master Wu asked expectantly, eager for new knowledge.

What do you think?

This was funny for Jiang Chen. He was still waiting to give Qi Lie a beating.

Master Wu was quite disappointed, and he felt remorseful too.

Master! We dont need anything from him! Fengdan came up to Master Wu. She said, I bet he only knows how to do it, but doesnt know the principle on which the method is based. He certainly wouldnt be able to instruct you, Master.

What she meant was that Jiang Chen had only mastered the skill, but he would have needed much more practice and work in order to comprehend its theory and the core of the skill.

Only after hed acquired those skills would he be qualified to teach others.

Master Wu smiled bitterly. Maybe this was true, but he was sure that even a casual remark from Jiang Chen could enlighten him to a great extent.

Boss!

At this moment, someone walked into the alchemists room in haste.

Long Teng, Senior Qiu Lis apprentice, has been attacked at the city lords mansion. His life is hanging by a thread. The city lord needs some miraculous elixir that can save his life.

The news he brought made everyone turn pale. They forgot about Jiang Chen for the moment.

Long Teng?

Jiang Chen and Ye Sizhu exchanged a look. They could read the same expression on one anothers faces.

Long Teng was Ye Sizhus fiance. Hed been punched in the head by Jiang Chen and had gotten himself stuck in a wall.

Jiang Chen had thought that hed only been heavily injured.

He definitely hadnt expected that Long Teng would be dying.

Did I fail to control my strength because I was injured? Jiang Chen always had good control of his strength. He certainly would not go all-out when he was going to punch someone in the head.

But it didnt matter to him if it had really been caused by him.

For Jiang Chen, it was only for Ye Sizhus sake that he hadnt killed Long Teng.

He wouldnt feel guilty at all if Long Teng really died.

He was just confused right now, because he didnt believe that he could accidentally kill anyone.

Thats tricky. Lets go to the city lords mansion now. The azure-clothed man convened all of the alchemists, especially those who were good at curing injuries.

He didnt forget about Jiang Chen, an amazing Immortal Alchemist. He asked him to go with them also.

Jiang Chen glanced at Qi Lie. He nodded his agreement after a brief moment of consideration.

Dont worry. I wont run away. Just come back to break my legs when its convenient for you. Any time.

Qi Lie had noticed Jiang Chens look. He thought it was funny.

Thats great, said Jiang Chen.

You just wont admit that you cant defeat Qi Lie, Fengdan murmured to herself. In her opinion, Jiang Chen was no match for a Venerable Sovereign at all. He just liked to talk trash.

Even though he was an Immortal Alchemist, so what? He would fail sooner or later.

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The city lords mansion was just opposite the Danqing Tower. The group of alchemists who had gathered together walked across the street and entered the mansion.

In the lobby, all the inhabitants of the mansion were sighing, their faces downcast.

Did we come too late? Seeing this, the azure-clothed man wondered.

Yes. Young Master Long Teng just passed away. A voice that Jiang Chen had heard before had answered the azure-clothed man. It was the lord of the City in the Sky, Ye Sizhus father.

Things got much worse.

His Excellency Qiu Li is not going to let it go easily.

Hasnt the murderer been caught yet?

Qiu Li must have learned about his beloved apprentices death. He must be on his way here. If the city lords mansion cant hand the murderer to him, well be in big trouble.

Jiang Chen heard some people whispering. Long Tengs master, Qiu Li, seemed to be a big shot.

An Extraordinary Supreme Venerable.

Soon, Jiang Chen heard Qiu Lis title.

When the title was mentioned, everyone turned pale.

Qi Lie was only a Senior Supreme Venerable. He would have to behave himself before an Extraordinary Supreme Venerable. Despite this, Qi Lie was still in a high position in the city.

Wheres the body? Jiang Chen suddenly asked, when everyone else was talking about the big challenge the City in the Sky would be facing.

Surprised looks were thrown at him.

Why? Do you want to save a dead persons life? Qi Lie asked aggressively.

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