Rewind half an hour.

Inside that penthouse in the sky, the furnishings were understated yet luxurious, and many figures stood there.

One of the figures stood with his hands behind his back. He appeared to be a middle-aged man in his forties, with a calm expression and sharp eyes. He exuded an air of nobility and his gaze was unfathomable.

"Vice Alliance Leader, all the elders have already marked out all the creatures in their respective areas as you instructed, promising each one a Southern Spirit Divine Pill, and they are all heading towards the Void Fortress."

"According to the information gathered so far, no one has run away; everyone is willing to come," an elder of the Southern Frontier Cosmic Alliance said respectfully.

Judging from his title, the middle-aged man standing with his hands behind his back is clearly the vice leader of the Southern Frontier Cosmic Alliance!

The Southern Frontier Cosmic Alliance has three leaders.

One main and two deputy.

This person is none other than Zuo Hengqiu, one of the vice leaders of the alliance, also known as Vice Leader Zuo.

It could be said that he was second only to the emperor and above all others!

"Vice Alliance Leader, is it really necessary to make such a big scene? There are quite a few people coming to watch the show, including some with important backgrounds, and even some spoiled brats from outside the southern region."

An elderly man standing nearby spoke up, looking somewhat helpless and puzzled.

"It concerns that organization, which was inexplicably erased. Although its image was preserved, nothing was found. So the most likely clues left behind might be among the people in all directions."

"Even if there is only a one in ten thousand chance, we must give it a try."

"Invite in as many people as you can. I will personally meet with those who are important."

"The prestige of my Southern Frontier Cosmic Alliance should still be sufficient."

Zuo Hengqiu's voice carried an undeniable domineering air.

Inside the ivory tower, the others all had shifty eyes.

Those qualified to reside in this ivory tower are clearly not ordinary people; they must hold high positions and wield considerable influence within the Southern Frontier Cosmic Alliance.

Just like the old man who just spoke, he is one of the most senior elders in the Southern Border Universe Alliance. Elders of this level have a unique name... "Grand Elder"!

This old man's surname was Wang, and he was known as Grand Secretary Wang.

Besides Grand Secretary Wang, there were three other figures who also held important positions within the Southern Frontier Cosmic Alliance.

One of them is known as the "God of Slaughter" among the "Elders," possessing a formidable aura and thus called the God of Slaughter Elder.

The remaining two looked very young, one a man and the other a woman.

The man looked to be under thirty years old, leaning casually against a leather sofa, as if he were an outsider.

As for the woman, she sat quietly and gracefully, her beautiful eyes like two moons, bright and deep.

Suddenly, the gate to the pavilion in the sky opened on its own, and a strong smell of alcohol wafted out. A swaying old man walked in, shaking his head.

"Master Tianyuan!"

"Greetings, Master Tianyuan!"

...

Inside the aerial pavilion, everyone except Zuo Hengqiu stood up, clasped their hands in a respectful salute to the old man.

"Vice Alliance Leader, I've arrived. Is this a grand gesture? You've emptied my pockets of all the Southern Spirit Divine Pills, and it still wasn't enough. I had to refine them several times before it was barely enough... hiccup..."

The old man spoke casually, and he was none other than Master Tianyuan, the number one alchemy master in the Southern Border Universe Alliance!

Their status is extraordinary and noble; everyone is willing to give them face and will do everything they can to befriend them.

This is the glory that belongs only to alchemists!

"Master Tianyuan, please have a seat here. I've warmed it up for you!"

The young man, who had just been languid and drowsy, stood up with a beaming smile, spoke in an exaggeratedly obsequious manner, and bowed to invite her.

"You little rascal, come on, this slippery devil's acting is quite good!" Master Tianyuan downed a pot of wine and then sat down.

The young woman standing to the side also bowed respectfully.

"Zhilan is still the most polite; the old man likes her," Master Tianyuan said with a smile again.

Immediately, Master Tianyuan waved his right hand and took out a storage ring.

"The Southern Spirit Divine Pill is all inside. Let this old man rest. You can handle the rest yourselves."

Immediately, an elder stepped forward and respectfully accepted it.

Standing in front of the window of the sky pavilion, the six passages below are clearly visible.

Zuo Hengqiu stood there, his gaze unfathomable, looking down at the ground, lost in thought.

Time... returns to the present.

"It's absolutely rotten!"

In the plaza of the third passage below, Ye Wuque's disdainful voice rang out loudly!

Inside the castle in the sky.

The atmosphere momentarily froze!

Grand Secretary Wang, Elder Killer, and the young men and women all turned their gazes toward Master Tianyuan.

Master Tianyuan, however, seemed completely unconcerned, continuing to shake his head and drink as if nothing was wrong.

You can't talk about ice with a summer insect.

How could a master alchemist like him possibly get angry over the chatter of some insignificant alchemy ants?

He's long past that stage.

Zuo Hengqiu, who was standing with his hands behind his back, also looked down at Ye Wuque, but he didn't care at all.

Below in the plaza, the remaining nineteen people stared at Ye Wuque in disbelief, as if they had seen a ghost in broad daylight.

Who is this?!

Are you crazy?!

To openly humiliate the most renowned "Southern Spirit Divine Pill" of the Southern Frontier Cosmic Alliance?

Sure enough, the elder who had led everyone away flashed into view, appearing before Ye Wuque in an instant. His voice, tinged with coldness, rang out, "No matter who you are, daring to insult the Southern Spirit Divine Pill of the Southern Frontier Universe Alliance will cost you dearly!"

"But considering this is your first offense, I'll give you one chance. Leave immediately, or... you'll face the consequences!"

The elder's majesty immediately emanated, enveloping the entire square.

Seeing this, Ye Wuque smiled calmly and then, to everyone's astonishment, casually tossed away the Southern Spirit Divine Pill in his hand.

Discard it like worn-out shoes!

"Tsk tsk, the Southern Frontier Cosmic Alliance... is nothing special after all..."

Ye Wuque clapped his hands, then walked towards the exit, and finally chuckled lightly, his voice still dismissive.

"When refining this pill, the nine-colored flower was actually placed in front of the four-element fire fruit into the furnace, thinking that the medicinal properties of the nine-colored flower could suppress the fire attribute of the four-element fire fruit..."

"However, it's normal for a mere alchemy master to only have this kind of understanding."

"Don't you know that when the Nine-Colored Flower reaches the limit of 'nine,' it will turn from extreme yin to extreme yang, and its fire attribute will overly overlap with that of the Four Elements Fire Fruit, affecting the fusion of all eighteen raw materials and ultimately reducing the pill's effectiveness by at least 30%?"

"Rotten wood cannot be carved!"

After uttering those last words, Ye Wuque stepped out of the exit without hesitation.

A castle in the air.

Everyone raised an eyebrow, completely baffled.

"No, what was that guy mumbling? A mere alchemy master?" The young man called Laughing Boy shook his head.

"It sounds impressive but is actually quite difficult to understand, but in front of Master Tianyuan, it's like trying to impress Guan Yu..."

Clang!

Before the young man could finish speaking, they heard a sound of something falling!

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound, and their expressions changed drastically!

That's Master Tianyuan's wine gourd!

At this moment, fine wine flowed out, but Master Tianyuan suddenly stood up, his face full of shock and disbelief, his eyes filled with indescribable surprise, excitement, and a sense of sudden enlightenment!

"quick!"

"Quickly! Bring that senior back!"

Hurry up!

Master Tianyuan suddenly roared out, filled with boundless excitement and urgency!

Immediately, he darted off like a rabbit that had pricked its foot, chasing after the bird without any regard for decorum!

In an instant, the pavilion in the sky fell into a deathly silence.

Everyone was dumbfounded!

Even Zuo Hengqiu's expression changed for the first time.