CHAPTER 790: CHAPTER 790 ALCHEMY COMMISSION

"Tianxing Venerable, this... this..."

Upon hearing the words of Tianxing Venerable, Gui Yanping and Master Canghai were both stunned.

The two of them looked at each other, and for a moment, did not know how to respond.

However, Tianxing Venerable did not care about that, seeing that Gui Yanping and Master Canghai had not been able to utter a complete sentence for a long while, her eyes immediately grew slightly cold.

"Elder Gui, Master Canghai, since you have nothing to say, leave this temporary market immediately. I hope you can be aware of your actions, without needing me to personally intervene."

Tianxing Venerable’s tone remained even, but to the current Gui Yanping and Master Canghai, it was undoubtedly a thunderous blow.

They knew that since Tianxing Venerable had spoken to this extent, there was absolutely no possibility of turning back.

For a moment, both of their faces turned ashen, and within their eyes that looked towards Zhu Fei and Ouyang Ming in the not-too-distant distance, an endless bitterness filled.

"Yes, please be assured, Venerable Tianxing. We will leave this temporary market right now."

Eventually, it was Gui Yanping who first recovered from his anger and disappointment.

He first bowed to Tianxing Venerable, then without turning his head, took Master Canghai to pack up their belongings and directly vanished from the temporary market.

Watching Gui Yanping and Master Canghai leave the temporary market in dejection, Zhu Fei and Ouyang Ming felt secretly thrilled, but couldn’t help being on guard as well.

They knew that after this incident, they and Gui Yanping had almost become mortal enemies, and given the chance, neither would spare the other.

Thinking this, Ouyang Ming had already turned towards Tianxing Venerable and spoke with considerable respect:

"Thank you, Venerable, for upholding justice for us. On behalf of Wantong Commerce, I, Ouyang Ming, pay my respects to you."

Saying this, Ouyang Ming’s expression was extremely solemn as he clasped his fists and bowed towards Tianxing Venerable.

Tianxing Venerable gently shook her head, her tone still very calm, "Elder Ouyang, there’s no need for formalities, maintaining order in our various temporary markets is currently my duty."

Upon saying this, Tianxing Venerable’s clear, water-like beautiful eyes suddenly looked towards Zhu Fei.

"Master Zhu, I’ve heard that you currently possess the cultivation of a Ninth Grade Alchemy Master. Do you have any confidence in concocting the Immortal Ascension Pill?"

"Immortal Ascension Pill?"

Zhu Fei’s pupils suddenly constricted, he had never expected to hear these three words from the lips of Tianxing Venerable.

After all, the Immortal Ascension Pill was an essential pill for an Earth Immortal to advance to a True Immortal.

Did her sudden inquiry mean that her cultivation had already reached the peak of Great Success Earth Immortal and she was about to challenge the Ascension Heavenly Tribulation and achieve the True Immortal status to enter that legendary Immortal Realm?

Reflecting on his past life, which was ruined while trying to concoct the Immortal Ascension Pill, leading to his death and reincarnation on Earth, Zhu Fei’s emotions suddenly became very complex.

He knew that his greatest cultivation obstacle in this life was likely the Immortal Ascension Pill.

If he couldn’t face this problem and solve it perfectly, then his achievements in this life might still be stuck at the Late Tribulation Stage, just like in his previous life.

More seriously, it could even affect his upcoming Heart Demon Tribulation, and if not handled well, the outcome could be complete annihilation.

Thinking this, Zhu Fei’s eyes gradually became determined, a hint of resoluteness flashing across his face.

He looked up at Tianxing Venerable and said in an extremely calm tone,

"Tianxing fellow daoist,, I must not hide it from you, my confidence in successfully refining the Immortal Ascension Pill is currently about fifty percent. However, if I manage to overcome the Heart Demon Tribulation in the upcoming time, this confidence could increase by another thirty percent. May I ask if you had any instructions when you asked earlier?"

"Boom—"

Just as Zhu Fei finished speaking, before Tianxing Venerable even had a chance to respond, a fervent commotion erupted among the cultivators who were watching.

Everyone gazed at Zhu Fei with expressions of shock, skepticism, and eagerness visible in their eyes, all revealing a variety of emotions and reactions.

Everyone knew that in today’s Xuanhuang Continent, no Ninth Grade Alchemy Master dared to claim they were confident in refining the legendary Immortal Ascension Pill.

However, what did they just hear from Zhu Fei?

Zhu Fei actually said he was fifty percent confident in his ability to refine the Immortal Ascension Pill now. What did that mean?

Moreover, the situation was even more significant than that. Zhu Fei mentioned that once he entered the Late Tribulation Stage, his confidence could increase by another thirty percent.

If everything Zhu Fei said was true at this moment, then everyone present could affirm that from then on, Zhu Fei would become the undisputed top Alchemy Master on the entire Xuanhuang Continent.

"Fifty percent confidence?"

Tianxing Venerable stared at Zhu Fei intently, as if trying to see through him from head to toe.

It took a while before Tianxing Venerable finally sighed quietly and murmured, "Fifty percent confidence is quite substantial, especially since my time is running out."

At this point, a brilliant light suddenly burst forth in Tianxing Venerable’s eyes, as if countless stars of the universe orbited within them.

She looked at Zhu Fei, and her usually calm tone finally took on a serious note.

"Master Zhu,, since this is the case, are you willing to take on this alchemy commission from me now? Rest assured, all the ingredients required for the alchemy have been prepared by me.

If you succeed in your alchemy, there will be a substantial reward. If you fail..."

She paused briefly, her eyes dimmed slightly but ultimately continued,

"If your alchemy fails, I will not pursue any accountability. How do you feel about it, Master Zhu?"

"Do you really intend to commission me to refine the Immortal Ascension Pill?"

Zhu Fei’s eyes suddenly sharpened, and for the first time, his heart couldn’t help thumping wildly.

It wasn’t because Zhu Fei felt nervous or fearful, but excited!

How many years had it been? The very culprit that once led to his downfall, he now had the opportunity to face it once again. It was both a challenge and an opportunity.

If he succeeded, he could finally clear away the mental barriers accumulated over two lifetimes, making his path clear and unobstructed by the demons of his past life.

But if he failed, he would fall back into the old traps of his previous life, with no possibility of turning things around thereafter.

Should he accept or refuse?

For a moment, Zhu Fei’s expression fluctuated uncertainly, and his mind was flooded with various emotions at this instant.

Eventually, after a long while, Zhu Fei’s expression calmed down completely.

He looked up at Tianxing Venerable with a tone that was unusually solemn and firm, "Tianxing fellow daoist, I, Zhu Fei, accept your alchemy commission!"