Chapter 346, Knowing When to Stop

Translator: Silavin

 

*Whoosh!* Chairman Lin’s Spiritual Energy surged like a tidal wave, densely packed, intending to directly crush Qin Yichen.

 

*Hmph!* Qin Yichen gave a light snort and his Spiritual Energy formed into a fist, directly striking the oncoming tidal wave.

 

*Bang!* With a substantial muffled sound, the onlookers were shocked to discover that Chairman Lin’s seemingly vast all-crushing wave was directly shattered by this single punch.

 

“Arghh…” In just one exchange, Chairman Lin groaned and staggered back several steps, a painful sensation in his mind making his face turn pale.

 

“This…”

 

The surrounding Alchemy Masters were speechless.

 

Chairman Lin had clearly fallen short of the exchange!

 

“Damn it!” Chairman Lin snorted, his Spiritual Energy surging forth again, forming into an almost visible giant hand reaching for Qin Yichen.

 

“Amateur tricks.” This seemingly imposing attack appeared full of openings to Qin Yichen. With a thought, his Spiritual Energy condensed into a sword, carrying a sharp aura as it slashed downward.

 

“Split!” Almost effortlessly, Chairman Lin’s Spiritual Energy hand was split in two and dissipated.

 

The difference in skill was obvious.

 

At this point, Chairman Hai finally relaxed.

 

It was evident that Qin Yichen’s control over Spiritual Energy surpassed Chairman Lin. Especially when that sword manifested, Chairman Hai felt an extremely dangerous sensation.

 

He could tell that Qin Yichen was still holding back. Otherwise, that sword would have cut through more than just the giant hand – it would have severed Chairman Lin’s Knowledge Sea.

 

“Old Lin, know when to stop!” When Chairman Lin was about to make another move, Chairman Hai stopped him.

 

He did not want to see Chairman Lin’s years of cultivation destroyed in an instant. This was also why Qin Yichen had been holding back.

 

Although Chairman Lin was blinded by greed, he had still made many contributions to the World of Alchemy.

 

Of course, this restraint depended on him being sensible. If he continued to be so hostile, there would be no need for such consideration.

 

Chairman Lin had already lost!

 

Actually, everyone present understood this point. They either remained silent or looked at Qin Yichen with shocked expressions.

 

*Bang!* As Qin Yichen struck his Small Pill Furnace, a Pill burst out and landed in his hand. It was a Nourishing Spirit Pill.

 

“This is my victory!” He coldly looked at the pale-faced Chairman Lin before turning to leave.

 

*Haaaa…* After he left, looking at the dejected Chairman Lin, Chairman Hai could not help but sigh.

 

Although Qin Yichen had not crippled him, he would struggle to advance further in this lifetime.

 

“Major news! Major news!”

 

After the Alchemy Duel ended, news spread throughout Alchemy Central.

 

One of Alchemy Central’s giants, Chairman Lin, had lost an Alchemy Duel to a teenager!

 

If this had not come from the mouths of several respected Elders of Alchemy Central, no one would have believed it.

 

The shock was too great.

 

Then, word spread that this youth was the same person who had stayed on the third floor of the Twilight Tower for six days…

 

A prodigy!

 

This news naturally could not be contained. Although the Li Family tried to suppress it, within a single day, it had spread throughout Twilight City. Every street and tavern was buzzing with discussions about this event.

 

Qin Yichen!

 

In one day, he became the focal point of Twilight City.

 

After deeper investigation, some people learned that the Li Family prodigy, Li Aofeng, had not emerged from the Twilight Tower.

 

Everyone clearly understood what this meant..

 

The third floor of the Twilight Tower would only open when one person remained on the second floor.

 

Previously, various powers, including the Fung Family and Shi Family, believed that Qin Yichen would surely be eliminated by the Li Family in his infancy.

 

But things were different now.

 

One could say that now Qin Yichen’s position in the Grand Empire’s World of Alchemy was unmatched.

 

To move against Qin Yichen would be equivalent to moving against Alchemy Central. Even with their great power, the Li Family would not dare move against Alchemy Central.

 

Alchemy Central held a special position everywhere, even the Grand Empire’s Royal Family dared not interfere with Alchemy Central’s decisions.

 

So now, the Li Family faced a major issue.

 

…

 

In the Li Family Residence’s main hall.

 

The atmosphere grew increasingly oppressive, everyone’s expression grim. The reason was, of course, the result of this Alchemy Duel.

 

They never imagined that after spending such enormous resources to get Chairman Lin to act, not only had they failed to force Qin Yichen out of Alchemy Central, they had boosted his reputation instead.

 

*Piang!* Li Zhengping smashed another teacup on the ground.

 

Before him was already a mess. Who knew how many cups he had broken?

 

The current situation was becoming increasingly unfavourable for their Li Family.

 

“How are things with Royal Consort Li?” After a long silence, he asked an Li Family Elder in a deep voice.

 

This was their last pillar of support.

 

“Still the same…”The Elder wore a bitter smile.

 

The Royal Seal had been recovered, and logically, a Crown Prince should be appointed, but the Emperor had not made any indication of this.

 

“What about Xia Zilin?” Li Zhengping asked. He foresaw Qin Yichen and Xia Zilin must have already formed an alliance.

 

“The Emperor has summoned her twice, and her territory has already been decided upon.”

 

Speaking of this, the Li Family Elder’s expression improved slightly.

 

“Where?”

 

“The Black Cloud Region.”

 

When these words left the Elder’s mouth, everyone in the Li Family hall felt relieved.

 

It seemed the Emperor did not value Xia Zilin much. Otherwise, why was she given such a wasteland to serve as her domain?

 

What they did not know was that this was Xia Zilin’s own choice.

 

“It’s time to put some pressure on the Emperor, and make him quickly decide…”

 

After Li Zhengping said these words, he closed his eyes.

 

…

 

In Alchemy Central.

 

Now, wherever Qin Yichen went, he drew admiring gazes. Whatever he needed, just a casual mention would result in it being immediately brought to him.

 

First, Qin Yichen refined the remaining three Twilight Spirit Fruits into Pills, giving one to Lin Tianhui first.

 

That day, Lin Tianhui broke through to the Martial King Realm.

 

This delighted Chairman Hai, making him even more courteous to Qin Yichen.

 

As for Chairman Lin, after losing the Alchemy Duel to Qin Yichen that day, he left Alchemy Central and never returned.

 

Qin Yichen’s life entered a brief period of peace.

 

This day, Xia Zilin came again.

 

“The Black Cloud Region is now my territory!” Her first words upon arrival were about her own territory. Clearly, she was very curious about why Qin Yichen had her choose the Black Cloud Region.

 

“Please don’t rush, Princess.” Qin Yichen first handed her a Twilight Spirit Fruit Pill.

 

If Xia Zilin broke through to the Martial King Realm, her chances of becoming the heir to the throne would increase.

 

After all, Xia Zilin was not even eighteen yet!

 

Such a young Martial King, moreover possessing the Royal Martial Spirit, was rare even in the history of the Grand Empire.

 

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