When Liu Xiaoyuan returned home from Zhang Qian's rented apartment, it was already dark. Zhang Qian dropped Liu Xiaoyuan off downstairs and told him to drive slowly and be careful on the road.
On this day, Liu Xiaoyuan finally received a message from Master Shao of the Alchemy Guild, saying that the Crimson Purgatory was about to open and that Liu Xiaoyuan should rush to the Alchemy Guild immediately.
Upon receiving this news, Liu Xiaoyuan immediately told his family and then headed to the Alchemy Guild.
Upon arriving at the Alchemy Guild, Liu Xiaoyuan met Master Shao, who explained that the Crimson Purgatory would open in three days.
Therefore, Liu Xiaoyuan was summoned to prepare him, as the Crimson Purgatory is fraught with danger. To put it bluntly, inside, even brothers might stab each other in the back for so-called good things.
Although Master Shao did not say it explicitly, that was the meaning behind his words.
Disciples will also be attending this alchemy conference, because the Crimson Purgatory is a place where danger and opportunity coexist; great opportunities are hidden beneath great crises.
If one obtains a good magic weapon, a good cultivation technique, or even the inheritance of a powerful being, then one's ancestors are truly blessed.
Therefore, even knowing that the Crimson Purgatory is fraught with danger, many people still rush there one after another.
There were five people in total attending this alchemy competition, including Lu Yifeng, who was defeated by Liu Xiaoyuan in the last alchemy competition.
Lu Yifeng volunteered to go, and his reason for going was to avenge his previous humiliation.
In the last alchemy competition, Liu Xiaoyuan won the championship, which forced him to only become the runner-up. He was dissatisfied and resentful!
Therefore, Lu Yifeng must go to the Crimson Purgatory and find good opportunities there so that he can avenge his previous humiliation!
Liu Xiaoyuan also went with the people from the Alchemy Guild, so there were six people including Liu Xiaoyuan.
Master Shao called Lu Yifeng and the other four over and told them that no matter what grudges they had in the past, once they were in the Blood Purgatory, they should unite sincerely and not do anything to stab each other in the back.
Master Shao knew that in the face of self-interest, his words were worthless, but he still had to speak.
Upon hearing this, Lu Yifeng glanced at Liu Xiaoyuan and thought to himself, "I must keep that bastard Liu Xiaoyuan in the Bloodstained Purgatory forever."
Afterwards, Master Shao introduced everyone, allowing them to get to know each other. After all, it's a team, and basic acquaintance is essential.
During these three days, the Alchemy Guild arranged for Liu Xiaoyuan and his six companions to live together, getting to know each other's habits, strengths, and weaknesses...
During these three days together, Liu Xiaoyuan had gotten to know Lu Yifeng and his group of five quite well. Lu Yifeng, needless to say, was solely focused on revenge; becoming friends with him was out of the question.
That guy named Wu Chengxian is Lu Yifeng's loyal ally and is very unfriendly to Liu Xiaoyuan.
Wang Chengkun and Zhang Duoyun seemed to remain neutral, pretending not to know about the grudge between Liu Xiaoyuan and Lu Yifeng, and treating Lu Yifeng and Liu Xiaoyuan the same.
The last one, Chen Xing, seemed to have some issues with Lu Yifeng and was getting quite close to Liu Xiaoyuan.
Liu Xiaoyuan had thoroughly investigated the situation of Lu Yifeng and his four companions, gaining a complete understanding of who were enemies and who were allies.
Three days passed quickly. Early that morning, before dawn, Liu Xiaoyuan and his group of six were woken up and, after gathering, set off for the Crimson Purgatory.
The leader was not Master Shao, but another alchemist. This alchemist was stern and unsmiling, and Liu Xiaoyuan and his six companions did not speak a word along the way.
When they arrived at the place where the Crimson Purgatory had been opened, they saw that many cultivators were already standing there, their eyes fixed on the deep abyss in the middle of the mountain.
No one cared about Liu Xiaoyuan and his group's arrival, because even geniuses would be in danger of dying if they entered the Blood Purgatory.
As soon as Liu Xiaoyuan and his group arrived, they saw a man in white robes standing on a flying sword, appearing before them like a shooting star.
The man's arrival caused a stir, as if he were someone of great importance.
The man seemed completely unfazed by the commotion, showing no surprise whatsoever, his expression remaining unchanged.
"I didn't expect even the second strongest Golden Core cultivator to be here," the alchemist couldn't help but remark.
"What, the second strongest Golden Core cultivator?" Liu Xiaoyuan found it very strange. Although this man was at the late Golden Core stage, Liu Xiaoyuan would never believe that he was the second strongest Golden Core cultivator.
But if you say he's the second most pretentious Golden Core cultivator, Liu Xiaoyuan might believe it, because this guy comes here and puts on a cool act. What else could he be doing but showing off?
"This ranking of Golden Core experts is a list created by busybodies for the younger generation. The man who just arrived is named Chu Tianfeng, and he is the second strongest Golden Core expert among the younger generation. Chu Tianfeng is twenty years old this year and is one of the best among the younger generation of disciples of the Bliss Palace."
When the elders of the Alchemy Guild saw the bewildered expressions on Liu Xiaoyuan and the others' faces, they began to explain to them.
Upon hearing this, Liu Xiaoyuan and the others finally understood what level Chu Tianfeng was at.
Being able to become one of the best among the younger generation of Golden Core cultivators proves that Chu Tianfeng is indeed quite capable.
However, Liu Xiaoyuan didn't take this guy seriously. It was fine if he didn't provoke Liu Xiaoyuan, but if he did, he would teach him a lesson in no time.
Just then, another cultivator flew over. This time, the cultivator was a girl, wearing a lake-green long dress and with her hair tied in a bun, dressed like a classical beauty.
"This person is Gu Yuxi, the third strongest Golden Core cultivator, and a disciple of the Azure Sea Pavilion," the alchemist from the Alchemy Guild introduced.
Gu Yuxi's arrival immediately caused a stir, mainly among the male cultivators, because Gu Yuxi's face was like that of a celestial fairy.
The alchemist from the Alchemy Guild said, "The second and third place winners of the Golden Core stage have both come this time. It seems the first place winner will also be here to join in the fun."
"You must be very careful when you enter the Crimson Purgatory this time. You must stick together, understand?" the alchemist from the Alchemy Guild instructed.
The second and third ranked Golden Core cultivators have both come to join in the fun, making this Blood Purgatory far more dangerous than before.
"Yes!" Liu Xiaoyuan and the other six nodded in agreement.
As for whether the group will be united, who knows? In any case, Liu Xiaoyuan will not unite with Lu Yifeng.
"It's good that you know!" The alchemist from the Alchemy Guild nodded and said, "This Blood Purgatory is more dangerous than before. There are many Golden Core stage experts entering it this time. Be careful. Once inside, only by working together can you have a chance!"
(End of this chapter)
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