The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron

Chapter 1908: Chapter 2005: Qi Liansheng’s Crisis

Qi Liansheng watched coldly with an expressionless face at the three figures that suddenly appeared in front of him, showing little surprise at their arrival.

"What? After so many years, you’ve finally decided to make a move against me?" Qi Liansheng asked nonchalantly.

The three people standing before Qi Liansheng, two men and one woman, exuded a terrifying aura of the Heavenly Mandate realm, completely unrestrained.

It was evident that these three were all of the Heavenly Mandate cultivation, considered supreme masters in ancient times, and in this era, they were powerful enough to sweep everything before them, invincible indeed.

Without a doubt, none of the later generations’ powerhouses had reached the Heavenly Mandate realm, with the Immortal realm being the limit. These three Heavenly Mandate powerhouses were obviously people preserved from ancient times.

"Qi Liansheng, Mo Martial Master wants to see you. Come with us," said the woman in white standing in the middle, her words carrying a hint of contempt, while she held a longsword in her hand, shimmering with silvery light, clearly not an ordinary item.

Hearing these words, Qi Liansheng still showed no surprise, saying, "So you aren’t here to kill me."

"Amitabha, if you don’t wish to come with us to see Mo Martial Master, then we’ll have to take action to capture you. If you get hurt, don’t blame us," said the sturdy man in Buddhist robes.

"Qi Liansheng, you like us are not of this era; you should know that Mo Martial Master is irresistible. It’s best to come with us willingly, and we won’t make things difficult for you," added another younger-looking man dressed in black and white Taoist robes, exuding an ethereal, transcendent aura.

These three were the founders of the three sects, also the only surviving ones among the Unparalleled Eight Emperors from ancient times. Fearing the catastrophic disaster that befell all beings, they hid away using some unspeakable means and have lived until now.

And now, these three have pledged allegiance under Mo Shouhe, becoming part of the Supreme Saint Hall.

This time, they surrounded Qi Liansheng on Mo Shouhe’s orders. Otherwise, they actually didn’t want to confront Qi Liansheng.

After all, though Qi Liansheng was a Pill Refiner, he was once a renowned figure at the Pill Saint Palace, his seniority higher than the three of them. If it were the ancient times, upon seeing Qi Liansheng at his peak, they would have had to respectfully address him as Master Qi, and whether he would even acknowledge them would depend on his mood.

After all, the rise of the Unparalleled Eight Emperors happened just a few years after Fang Lin achieved the Pill Sovereign status, and the seniority among the Eight Emperors was not uniform; the Flame Emperor was older than the others, for instance.

The Sky Tower Sword Master, Golden Tripod Buddha Emperor, and Black White Taoist Sage were the latest to rise and were considerably younger than Qi Liansheng.

In terms of seniority, Qi Liansheng was above the three of them. As for strength, Qi Liansheng was also a Heavenly Mandate powerhouse after all, and having come from the Pill Saint Palace, trained in the same Nine Cauldron Skypassing Spell as Fang Lin, he was far from a pushover. The Pill Refiners of the Pill Saint Palace were formidable even among those of the same level.

But there was no helping it; after all, it was an order from Mo Shouhe to bring Qi Liansheng to the Supreme Saint Hall alive. If they accidentally killed Qi Liansheng, they wouldn’t have a way to survive.

What was this?

The Sky Tower Sword Master and the other two dared not complain, only following orders to block Qi Liansheng, and they managed to catch up with him.

"What does Mo Shouhe want with me?" Qi Liansheng chuckled, showing no fear even when facing the strength of the Unparalleled Eight Emperors, remaining calm instead.

"Mo Martial Master instructed us to bring you to him, and nothing more was said. You need not ask further, just come with us," said the Sky Tower Sword Master.

Qi Liansheng shook his head, "Sorry, I have other matters to attend to and don’t want to see Mo Shouhe for now."

At this, the three exchanged glances, this guy surely wasn’t thinking of resisting, was he? Did he not realize the consequences of opposing Mo Shouhe?

"Qi Liansheng, you’ve lived for so many years, you should know what it means to oppose Mo Martial Master. I advise you not to harbor other thoughts; meeting Mo Martial Master might not be a bad thing for you," Black White Taoist Sage advised, reluctant to engage with Qi Liansheng, as he had some history with him and had asked Qi Liansheng to refine pills for him twice.

Yet Qi Liansheng remained resolute, shaking his head firmly.

Seeing him like this, Black White Taoist Sage said no more, looking at the other two, ready to make a move.

"Then we must offend you!" The Sky Tower Sword Master took the initiative to strike, drawing her longsword, her figure appearing instantly behind Qi Liansheng, as quick as a meteor, giving no time for the opponent to react.

Qi Liansheng reacted quickly, moving a step forward and dashing away into the distance, showing no intention of entangling with these three.

"Can you escape?" With a long roar, the Golden Tripod Buddha Emperor conjured a massive golden bell, seemingly capable of devouring the heavens and earth, enveloping Qi Liansheng.

Qi Liansheng glanced back, pointing out a finger, a powerful energy striking the golden bell, producing a resounding boom.

This attack caused the golden bell to tilt and miss its mark, failing to obstruct Qi Liansheng.

Black White Taoist Sage released a simultaneous attack with his palms, transforming the Yin Yang Two Energies into two massive hands, closing in on Qi Liansheng from front and back.

Seeing this, Qi Liansheng halted, a phantom of a Pill Furnace appearing around him.

Buzz!

The hands struck the Pill Furnace phantom, causing the world to shake. The enormous hands, formed from the Yin Yang Two Energies, shattered instantly, while Qi Liansheng, protected by the furnace phantom, continued his escape forward.

But the next moment, a sharp Sword Qi capable of cutting through all creation approached, parting the sea in its path. Many Sea Beasts perished instantly, and even those not directly hit, but merely close, stood no chance of survival.

This was the Sky Tower Sword Master’s move, her mastery in Sword Tao even higher than that of Liao Can Sheng, once poised to reach the pinnacle of Sword Tao in ancient times, her attack power unparalleled.

"Are you trying to kill him?" Black White Taoist Sage frowned, asking the Sky Tower Sword Master.

"Hmph, if this strike can kill him, then Qi Liansheng is too weak," the Sky Tower Sword Master replied with a cold laugh.

Faced with the terrifying Sword Qi, Qi Liansheng remained composed, turning back and throwing a punch.

A piercing phoenix cry sounded, and flames surged forth, transforming into the form of a Divine Phoenix, tearing the Sword Qi apart.

This sight caused the Sky Tower Sword Master and the other two to change their expressions instantly, completely unprepared for Qi Liansheng’s hidden strength.