Age of Evolution#

Chapter 823: Chapter 826: Battle with Qian Tong!_1

Qian Tong hadn’t expected Lin Zhen to be so heartless.

Yes, he offended Lin Zhen, but in his view, disputes among martial artists are commonplace. It’s somewhat of an overreaction for Lin Zhen to want to kill him just because his two sons are missing.

Although Qian Tong believed that even if it came to blows, Lin Zhen may not be his match, he himself was a Saint Level Alchemist. As long as he lived, he had a lofty status and a steady stream of money. He could enjoy many things and would not easily put himself at risk.

Thus, he believed this matter could still be negotiated, and he was quite confident.

Standing up from his seat, Qian Tong solemnly declared, “Lin Zhen, as for my previous actions, I don’t want to make excuses, but I hope you would listen to my terms.”

Before Lin Zhen could agree or disagree, Qian Tong pulled out a piece of parchment.

“This is the Dan prescription I developed when I advanced to become a Saint Level Alchemist. It was the elixir recipe on this prescription that got me to Saint level.”

“Lin Zhen, you’re an alchemy prodigy, now you’re already a Seventh-grade Alchemist, and there’s a very good chance you’ll reach Saint level in the future.”

“But have you ever thought that there’s a huge chasm between the Seventh-grade and Saint Level? Without anyone to guide you, you could be stuck at this realm for tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands of years, or even never be able to advance. I’m not fear-mongering, I’ve seen many talented people, stuck at a breakthrough point and unable to move forward, such things… are commonplace.”

A cold smile appeared at the corner of Lin Zhen’s mouth. “What are you getting at?”

“My meaning is very clear. If someone were to guide you, you may be able to leap over this obstacle. In this world, the only one who can help you in the field of alchemy is me, Qian Tong. If we turn hostility into friendship over this matter, then I’ll present you with this Saint Level Alchemy Prescription. Once you’ve studied it through, Lin Zhen, you, too, can reach Saint Level!”

Qian Tong’s generous gesture sparked a lively discussion amongst the spectators.

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What a big hand Qian Tong had!

The Dan prescription is like the second life to an Alchemist. Every Alchemist treasures and conceals it lest it be revealed to others. Yet Qian Tong is willing to share it with Lin Zhen – that symbolises such sincerity.

If Lin Zhen succeeds, he will become the second Saint Level Alchemist in the Original World!

A Saint Level Alchemist represents enormous wealth and power, it’s simply unimaginable!

“This time, Lin Zhen couldn’t possibly refuse, A Saint Level Alchemist, that’s the ultimate dream of Alchemists.”

“Right, it’s just two sons. As a Saint Level Alchemist, there’ll be plenty of people willing to help you find the whereabouts of your sons. Besides, for a Martial Artist… sons aren’t exactly a novelty, right?”

“It’s over, there’s no drama to watch, Lin Zhen would be a fool not to accept.”

As this tumultuous chatter reached Lin Zhen’s ears, it was also caught in the gaze of Jin Nuo, who watched from a distance.

Jin Nuo had initially wanted to disperse the gawking crowd, asking Ma Teng of the Heaven Class and others to mind their own business. But seeing Qian Tong putting this card on the table, Jin Nuo no longer made a move.

He wanted to see what choice Lin Zhen would make.

In his view, if Lin Zhen was rational enough, he would definitely secure the prescription first, for becoming a Saint Level Alchemist was far too important. Considering his status, Qian Tong gets away with a lot, and Jin Nuo himself had many reservations about dealing with him.

But if Lin Zhen really chose the prescription and made peace, he would feel somewhat disappointed.

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When the noisy chatter subsided, Lin Zhen finally looked at Qian Tong: “You have more than this one Saint Level prescription, don’t you?”

Qian Tong was taken aback, “So what? Giving you one prescription is already my greatest sincerity.”

“What if I refuse to accept it?”

Qian Tong chuckled coldly, “That’s simple. If you want to fight, then come on. However, I’ve hidden my prescription inside my internal world and set a ban on it. If anything unusual happens to me, the prescription will immediately self-destruct. Lin Zhen, you better think it through.”

After that, Qian Tong put away the prescription. He didn’t believe Lin Zhen wouldn’t care about a Saint Level prescription.

However, he did sense a hint of contempt in Lin Zhen’s eyes, as if his actions were utterly laughable.

“Are you done performing? Is it time to start? Qian Tong, I can’t wait to send you on your way!”

“You… you dare!” Qian Tong was fuming.

He had never seen someone so impervious to persuasion. Didn’t Jin Nuo support your decision? And so many students of the Heaven Class are pleading for you. I even offered you my Saint Level prescription. You still won’t let go. Do you think I, Qian Tong, am made of paper?

With a stern face, Qian Tong said coldly, “A reckless youngster, so aggressive. Do you think I’m afraid of you? If you want to fight, then let’s fight!”

Lin Zhen gestured at Qian Tong, “That’s how it should have been. What’s the point of all that talk? Come on.”

Having said that, Lin Zhen turned around and walked to the open space in front of the alchemy room, waiting for Qian Tong.

Qian Tong got himself together and followed Lin Zhen outside.

Seeing that a fight was imminent, those who originally wanted to retreat suddenly crowded over, forming a large circle at a safe distance, watching the show with great interest.

In the era of the Dimensional Universe, there are no secrets. Someone started live streaming immediately.

Soon, someone contacted Jin Nuo, asking why Lin Zhen still wanted to fight with Qian Tong.

Jin Nuo simply turned off the Dimensional Universe. At this moment, he didn’t want to be disturbed by external factors. He had decided to respect Lin Zhen’s own choices, and this was indeed a matter that others should not meddle in.

Arriving on the open ground, Qian Tong shrugged off his Alchemist’s robe, revealing the black tight-fit underneath.

A faint layer of starlight began to float on the surface of his body, the Three Flowers atop his head in full bloom. Invisible divine sense spread out, attesting to his realm.

Divine Transformation!

“Wow, he’s reached the middle stage of Divine Transformation!”

“When did Qian Tong breakthrough to this? I didn’t even know about it. I’ve always thought he was at the peak of the Three Flowers Realm.”

“With such a powerful realm, he should have fought Lin Zhen to the death. Why did he need to make compromises and endure humiliation?”

“He must have been keeping a low profile. As the saying goes, old ginger is hotter. Lin Zhen is in trouble now. He probably thought that the Saint Master was in the Three Flowers Realm and dared to be so arrogant. If he knew earlier, he would have definitely accepted the Dan prescription.”

Qian Tong also just barely reached the middle stage of Divine Transformation yesterday in preparation for any trouble that Lin Zhen might cause. He had taken many elixirs to achieve this.

Today, he released his realm to intimidate Lin Zhen, but he was disappointed.

In Lin Zhen’s eyes, he didn’t see any shock at all. It seemed that his Divine Transformation and the World King’s realm made no difference to him.

“Lin Zhen, don’t think just because you’ve gotten through the 33rd tower at the eleventh level you can do whatever you want. Today, I’ll let you know how unwise it was to offend me!”

With a clap of Qian Tong’s hands, two flying swords flew out from within him.

As soon as the twin swords were drawn, a cold and murderous aura filled the entire area!

“These two swords, named Tianhuang and Huayun, are supreme treasures from the forbidden lands of the Endless Star Sea’s Duiliu Realm. I spent half of my fortune back then to get them. You can say that these two swords have never touched blood under my hands. Today, I will use you, Lin Zhen, to christen my swords!”

Once these twin swords were drawn, Lin Zhen felt his Sky-cutting Divine Sword’s momentum wane.

The quality of these two swords was definitely superior to Sky-cutting!

After securing the twin swords, Qian Tong took on a strange stance; the Tianhuang Sword in his right hand and the Huayun Sword in his left– but he placed the Huayun Sword behind his back while pointing the Tianhuang Sword at Lin Zhen.

“Young Lin Zhen, one sword is enough to deal with you!”

Before his voice fell, a Mental Shock was fired!

Lin Zhen’s spiritual power, being at the Diamond’s Perfection, made little of his Mental Shock – sending out a shockwave in retaliation and colliding with Qian Tong’s attack!

“Boom~~!!!!”

The two Mental Shocks met in the air, causing a ripple effect in the surrounding air.

Lin Zhen’s body swayed a little under the impact, but Qian Tong, stood there unaffected, his sword already inching closer to Lin Zhen’s face.

“Young Lin Zhen, go meet your son!”

Without any fancy moves, Qian Tong’s masterful swordplay seemed simple and unassuming, yet it had an undeniable truth to it. It was straightforward and unavoidable!

This was the most difficult type of swordplay to parry.

Lin Zhen also drew his Sky-cutting sword, crossing it defensively!

“Clang~~~!!!!”

The harsh sound of swords clashing filled the air, causing an uncomfortable prickling sensation.

In their clash, Lin Zhen’s Sky-cutting sword was cut by Qian Tong’s Tianhuang Sword!

Lin Zhen didn’t expect Qian Tong’s sword to be that powerful. When his Sky-cutting sword was destroyed, he backed away, but not before sustaining a cut on his shoulder.

After Qian Tong’s first successful slash, he continued to strike with his Tianhuang sword, not giving Lin Zhen any chance to breathe. The swift, simple slashes were as fast as lightning!

This was a striking sword technique that functioned like the thunderbolt, and with a supporting unparalleled Divine Blade, it was undoubtedly a formidable killing move. Each sword strike had to be evaded fully, as getting struck would result in being split in two!

After a series of evasions, Lin Zhen suddenly waved his hand and the Lance of Landis appeared in his grasp.

Against an unparalleled Divine Blade, he needed an unparalleled Divine Blade to counter.

As another flash of electricity approached, Lin Zhen held his spear across his body: “Back off!”

A thunderous sound erupted, blinding everyone’s sight with the smoky aftermath of the explosion. This time, Lin Zhen successfully paralyzed Qian Tong’s blow, and the spear started trembling unceasingly, sending ripples across the battlefield.

“Spring Earth~!”

As a surge of Earth elements erupted, countless ground spikes roared out amid a radiant spring light. A spear shot out from out of nowhere, heading straight towards Qian Tong’s chest~!

Qian Tong used his sword to block, but how could Lin Zhen, who had already deployed his spear techniques, give him such a chance? He rallied the Earth element’s ground spikes from all sides, made a leap from the ground, and with both hands holding the spear, he broke through Qian Tong’s Tianhuang Sword’s defence, hitting straight into his chest!

“Puff~~!!!”

In a spray of blood, the spear pierced through his body, straight to the heart!

The distance between the two men closed quickly. Qian Tong suddenly grabbed Lin Zhen’s spear, preventing Lin Zhen from pulling away.

From Qian Tong’s eyes, Lin Zhen could see a flicker of cunning triumph.

A figure appeared in a flash of lightning from behind him, wielding the Huayun sword towards Lin Zhen’s neck; it was a second Qian Tong!