Chapter 1316 1275: Wen Dou Between Alchemists

"Hehe, I think this is just a small misunderstanding, why should everyone harm the peace? It's unnecessary, don't you think so, Old Xue?"

Sage King Li Chongshan frowned slightly when he saw Chen Fei daring not to give him face and even provoking Mue Qinghe. A moment of displeasure flashed in his eyes, but he patiently continued to persuade. He even hinted that Xue Changbin should 'advise' Chen Fei not to be so ungrateful, to know his limits...

Moreover, he was now more curious about how Xue Changbin knew Chen Fei and what their relationship was.

After all, Xue Changbin's status was quite extraordinary, not only being a Mystic Heaven Position King but also the Chief Elder of the Hundred Knowledge Palace branch. It made no sense for him to attach such importance to a young man like Chen Fei, who seemed to have a small standing.

Precisely because of this, Xue Changbin's unusual actions and the hints from his earlier gaze made him even more curious... This seemingly overconfident young man, what was his background, was he really so impressive?

"Hehe... Old Li, you can't say that. It's Master Qinghe who insists on going against Young Friend Chen Fei and challenging him. Do you mean to not allow him to accept the challenge? Haha, it's essentially their business alone; we don't really need to interfere..."

But the Elder of Hundred Knowledge Palace suddenly said this, leaving Sage King Li Chongshan momentarily stunned. He then took a deep look at Xue Changbin and fell silent.

What was this old fox up to? Didn't he know that his junior martial nephew came from Pill Saint City, apprenticed to his Third Senior Brother, the Five-Star King Level Pill Master Xuan Chen! But he clearly said it before...

This young man named Chen Fei, no matter how formidable, no matter how astonishing his background might be, if it came to alchemy, it was impossible for him to win, right? Wasn't this self-torment, creating trouble for oneself?

"Sixth Martial Uncle, you needn't say more. Some people don't understand your good intention, saying more is wasted. Besides, it's just right; there are so many laughable and arrogant fools in the world who don't know their limits. Letting such people see the reality more clearly, realize the gap, isn't that also helping him, doing him a favor?" Mue Qinghe spoke sarcastically.

Sage King Li Chongshan opened his mouth but didn't say anything. He simply shook his head slightly and said faintly, "In that case, since you two are so keen, I, Li Chongshan, won't force my will. As long as it's not life-threatening, you may proceed as you please."

"Thank you, Sixth Martial Uncle, for your approval!" Mue Qinghe immediately acted as if he had obtained the Imperial Sword, walking arrogantly towards Chen Fei, lowering his voice with a cold laugh: "What I said earlier, if you lose, cripple your own arms, kowtow a hundred times, and call me Grandpa a hundred times, do you dare to agree?"

All the cultivators present, including Sage King Li Chongshan, had strong cultivation levels. Even though Mue Qinghe's voice was small, they heard it clearly once again! Immediately, their expressions shifted...

This guy was definitely doing it on purpose.

"Isn't it just crippling my arms, kowtowing a hundred times, and calling you Grandpa a hundred times if I lose? Why wouldn't I dare to agree? It's you who should be worried about speaking so softly, afraid to lose?" Chen Fei casually stated the wager out loud, causing everyone's expressions to change again! Mue Qinghe's face darkened instantly, turning extremely grim.

Obviously, compared to Chen Fei's open and indifferent demeanor, his previously imposed caution of speaking quietly seemed much weaker. If someone were to make a fuss and accuse him of being scared, it wouldn't be wrong.

"Isn't this wager a bit too large?" Sage King Li Chongshan couldn't help but frown and say.

Crippling one's arms, kowtowing a hundred times, calling someone Grandpa a hundred times – though he had seen even worse and more tragic bets, such stakes almost always ended with a dire and humiliating aftermath for the loser, often leading to deadly enmity with the winner. So, was it really necessary?

At this moment, he realized that his old cunning friend, Xue Changbin, treating Chen Fei with such an attitude, evidently meant that this young man named Chen Fei either had extraordinary ability or an impressive background.

And that Mue Qinghe was his Third Senior Brother Xuan Chen's closed-door disciple, sharing the same sect. Hence, whichever side lost would be a blow to his face, quite embarrassing.

Moreover, his intuition told him that if the two really fought, his Third Senior Brother's closed-door disciple might be in danger. There was no particular reason, just a feeling! But often, this intuition was one of the cultivator's most trusted senses...

However, at this time, Mue Qinghe was clearly already engulfed in fury, disregarding everything, his eyes full of cold mockery, quickly said, "Sixth Martial Uncle, since this 'Master Chen' is so confident, so assured, why shouldn't I compete with him! I, Mue Qinghe, truly don't believe it; since when has my Xuan Chen lineage, the Phoenix Cauldron Pill Sect, ever been afraid of such a small character?!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions instantly hardened, small character? That statement was a naked provocation.

Hearing this, Chen Fei impatiently scratched his ear and said blandly, "Why do you say so much nonsense? Say it, what do you want to compete in; don't say I'm bullying you. Whatever you choose, I'll accompany you!"

Wow!

Chen Fei's words caused another uproar among the crowd,

Whatever you choose, I'll accompany? Isn't this too arrogant, too wild?

Does he really not understand how formidable the alchemists coming out of Pill Saint City are? That's the Holy Land of the Pill Path!

Even if Chen Fei is confident in himself, he cannot consistently suppress and surpass Mue Qinghe in every field. For no one is perfect, and there will always be aspects one is not good at.

Moreover, whether he is qualified to win over Mue Qinghe, the master who came from Pill Saint City, is still a question mark, a problem!

"Arrogant and ignorant! Boastful and self-important!" Seeing Chen Fei dare to utter such absurd words, Li Xun'er couldn't help but sneer sarcastically.

Although she doesn't like Mue Qinghe, even she, a little alchemical genius, has to admit that Mue Qinghe's talent in alchemy is remarkable and admirable. This nameless, arrogant person, who popped out of nowhere, could never be his opponent! There is no doubt about that.

"Isn't this person too conceited? Qinghe is at least a Three-Star King Level Alchemist, doesn't he know?" Sage King Li Chongshan frowned deeply and at this moment also felt that Chen Fei was simply too arrogant, arrogant to the extreme.

After all, considering Mue Qinghe's status as a Three-Star King Level Alchemist, not to mention age, he holds a position and level in Qiannan Ancient Kingdom not inferior to any Mystic Heaven Position King! So what gives Chen Fei the right to be so self-important?

"I'm up for any challenge you choose, am I? Hearing this, Mue Qinghe's eyes also became somewhat fierce, feeling insulted by Chen Fei, and he said coldly, "Good, very good! Extremely good… I've seen some things in the world, but someone as boastful and ignorant as you, it's truly the first time!"

"Alright! As long as you have the ability to defeat me, I will cripple myself, kneel, and kowtow a hundred times, calling you grandpa a hundred times without hesitation. Even letting you treat that Yin River Spirit little girl, it's possible."

"Yin River Spirit little girl?" Everyone paused, their eyes focused again, what was that?

"Don't waste words, quickly decide what the challenge will be. No matter what you choose, I will win… Besides, you need to understand one thing, one, it is not a Yin River Spirit, two, they came seeking treatment from me, not me from them, and now, they've missed the opportunity, understand?"

Chen Fei said casually.

Meanwhile, two figures in the distance suddenly changed their expressions.

Moreover, these two figures were none other than King Bear of Fury from Hao Hai Sect and his daughter Luo Tianling.

Given their status, if Sage King Li Chongshan knew they were in this Ancient City of the Heavenly Capital, he absolutely wouldn't ignore or fail to invite them. But the words Chen Fei spoke now, whether obvious or not, seemed directed at them…

"Hmph!" Luo Tianling couldn't help but snort arrogantly, sneering, "Ridiculous! Facing death and still so mouthy? You, a charlatan, wish to challenge Master Qinghe, ignorant! I'm waiting to see you becoming a public embarrassment…"

"Alright, Tianling, hush. Stop talking..." King Bear of Fury's expression turned awkward and complex upon hearing this. All day yesterday, Mue Qinghe was busy for his little granddaughter, but that scene was in his eyes akin to a headless fly, essentially an exercise in futility.

Though desperate, he hadn't lost his reason, as a major figure, at least his insight is still intact. Precisely because of this, the unease in his heart grew even stronger and deeper.

If this duel ends with Mue Qinghe's loss and Chen Fei's victory, it would prove they completely misjudged, chose the wrong person, and what then, what should they do?

The plea for treatment was made to Chen Fei, not him coming to save them. Wasn't this directed at him and his daughter?

"Hmph! Sharp-tongued..." Mue Qinghe coldly glared at Chen Fei, sarcastically laughing, "Listen! Since you're so confident, do you dare to face me in a Wen Dou!?"

Wen Dou!?

Everyone paused, not understanding what this Wen Dou actually implied.

Only Sage King Li Chongshan, Li Xun'er, and a few alchemists on site heard and immediately their eyes focused, then sighed internally. Wen Dou? Mue Qinghe surely is deeply strategizing!

Between alchemists, their battles are traditionally of two kinds: Wen Dou and Wu Dou.

Wu Dou is a straightforward alchemy battle, raw and direct. Even outsiders can understand who wins and loses.

However, direct alchemy competitions have a problem, which is that it's easy to lose concentration and possibly fail!

No matter the level of the alchemist, if they fail at alchemy, regardless of outside opinion, they'll always feel embarrassed.

Precisely for this reason, and because disputes between alchemists hadn't reached severe levels, the concept of Wen Dou among alchemists was born!