Chapter 1301 - 1301: The Disparity in Treatment

Jiang Cheng certainly wasn't worried about failing the Testing Immortal Array.

He was indeed an Eighth-Grade Imperial Alchemist.

He was just wondering if he could take the Three-Eyed Tiger in with him.

As a buddy in flaunting style, even though they sometimes undercut each other, Brother Cheng wouldn't forget him in good times.

But before he could speak, a group suddenly rushed over.

Two men and a woman, the men handsome, the woman beautiful.

All three were dressed in white robes.

Only the white clothes had a string of ornate patterns embroidered on the shoulders.

Brother Cheng glanced over, and their realm wasn't high.

One was a young Supreme, while the other man and woman were still Celestial Venerables.

But upon seeing these three, the surrounding immortals immediately exclaimed.

"Disciples of the Spiritual Clarity Talisman Tower!"

"Wow, that's the top rune sacred land in the Land of Dao Extinction!"

"I recognize him, isn't that the renowned Master Lian Xiao?"

"That genius Seventh-Grade Imperial Talisman Master?"

"What? Did you say that Supreme is already a seventh-grade master?"

"Wow, a seventh-grade master is extremely rare!"

"Eighth-grade is already considered Titan level, and this young person is actually seventh-grade?"

For a while, the three disciples from the Spiritual Clarity Talisman Tower received the most grand attention from everyone.

And these three seemed accustomed to such adulation and didn't respond with a word, merely raised their heads slightly.

The gatekeeper disciples were Fourth-Grade Emperor Alchemists from some Great Sects.

Outside, they were also figures of high status.

But in front of Venerable Lian Xiao, they showed no arrogance, even taking the initiative to nod and smile humbly.

"So it is the esteemed Brother Daoist Lian Xiao of the Spiritual Clarity Talisman Tower. It is a great honor for us."

"We are Inner Sect Disciples of Purple Nether Palace, responsible for guarding here."

"Pleasure to meet you, Pleasure to meet you..."

In response to their enthusiasm, the three from the Spiritual Clarity Talisman Tower merely responded with a faint acknowledgment.

The skill level and difference in identity and status in their respective sects were too great.

Venerable Lian Xiao was not an Elder in the Spiritual Clarity Talisman Tower, but many Elders had to salute him because he had long been designated as the next Sect Leader.

With his status, he wouldn't stoop to befriend these gatekeeper disciples.

And those few gatekeepers from Purple Nether Palace weren't angry, instead considering such demeanor as rightful.

"Is Master Lian Xiao here to watch the debate assembly?"

"Indeed."

Venerable Lian Xiao replied faintly, "This time three Eighth-Grade Imperial Alchemists from the Celestial Pill Department have arrived. I wish to witness their splendor."

"Though the Alchemy Dao and the Talisman Dao are two domains, the ultimate paths converge."

"Watching a grandmaster's alchemy process and listening to their teachings will also inspire me."

To speak so much in one breath was indeed rare.

It also explained why he, a rune master, had come here.

The gatekeeper disciples nodded repeatedly in agreement.

In fact, lately, it wasn't only Venerable Lian Xiao coming here for this reason.

Other Artifact Refiners and Array Masters had also gathered to liven things up.

"Please proceed, please proceed!"

And with that, they cleared the Testing Immortal Array, allowing a pathway.

Meaning those three could enter directly without a test.

Brother Cheng was quite displeased by this.

Damn it, as the Chief of the Celestial Pill Department, earlier when he wanted to go in, they muttered nothing was useful, he had to pass the test to enter.

Now this guy isn't even for alchemy and arrived later.

But he doesn't need any test either?

Isn't this treatment a bit excessive?

Yet the other male and female disciples of the Spiritual Clarity Talisman Tower slipped out together.

"Get lost!"

"Don't block the way!"

This totally sparked Brother Cheng's enthusiasm.

He stood there unmoved, instead raising his hand to block all three of them.

"Don't understand 'first come, first served'?"

"What did you say?"

Venerable Lian Xiao was slightly stunned.

No matter where he went, he always received the treatment of stars surrounding the moon, and even in the presence of eighth-grade Titan-level Grandmasters, they usually gave this genius enough respect.

This was the first time he was stopped by someone today.

"Who is he?"

Venerable Lian Xiao's face darkened as he questioned the gatekeeper disciples like an upper-level Elder.

As if blaming them for not handling matters well, unable to even clear the field.

No need for the gatekeeper disciples to say anything, others directly stirred.

"Wow, is this guy crazy?"

"He actually dares to stop Master Lian Xiao?"

"Who does he think he is, does he have the qualification?"

"This person previously boasted, claiming to be the Chief of the Celestial Pill Department, but his nearby tiger demon has combat power of 0, which speaks volumes about his character!"

"In my opinion, he's deliberately using this method to attract Master Lian Xiao's attention."

"I agree, it's truly ridiculous!"

Neither the Three-Eyed Tiger nor Ming Jia Daoist Venerable beside Brother Cheng jumped out to argue.

Because it wasn't necessary.

In their eyes, these people were mere jumping clowns.

And the gatekeeper disciples also showed displeasure, not towards others, but towards Jiang Cheng.

"What are you doing?"

"Didn't you hear us say 'move aside'?"

"What does this have to do with you? Can you afford to offend Master Lian Xiao?"

Brother Cheng chuckled.

"Didn't you say earlier that you must pass the test to enter?"

"Why don't they need it?"

As soon as he finished his question, the crowd stirred once more.

"This is truly a joke!"

"Does Master Lian Xiao need to take a test?"

"Master is a Seventh-Grade Imperial Talisman Master, with at least 3000 combat power. This Testing Immortal Array is trivial for him."

"Exactly, no need to test, it's obvious they'll get in."

"Boy, I think you're just looking for trouble!"

Venerable Lian Xiao and his two fellow disciples all showed mocking expressions.

Earlier they heard, Jiang Cheng was merely a 'shameless braggart.'

"If you want to use this method to get to know us, I can only say you're overthinking it."

"One should know oneself, don't entertain illusions."

The woman had a face full of disgust.

"A braggart like you can be found anywhere, utterly annoying."

"A braggart?"

Brother Cheng smiled slightly.

"How do you prove you're not braggarts yourselves?"

This remark was like stirring a hornet's nest, and the onlookers were immediately incensed.

"What did you say?"

"Venerable Lian Xiao is a braggart?"

"Simply inexplicable, this liar dares to bite back and slander others?"

"Venerable Lian Xiao is above your petty attacks?"

"Must make him pay the price!"

The trio from the Spiritual Clarity Talisman Tower had faces ashen with anger.

"How dare you throw mud at us?"

They directly questioned the gatekeeper disciples of Purple Nether Palace sternly.

"What are you doing? Is this how you treat guests?"