Chapter 1758: Zuichun Hall

"Haha, this Lord Supervisor sure has a great plan, thinking he can exchange the Blood Erosion Intense Flame in my hands for such an illusionary favor?"

Yet just when everyone, including Yu Xu, believed Yun Xiao had no reason to refuse, these words unexpectedly came from the mouth of the young man in coarse clothing.

All of a sudden, the entire place fell silent!

No one expected the young man to respond in such a way, which not only disregarded the Emperor Palace’s Supervisor but was downright contemptuous, completely offensive!

Even Ma Nanfeng himself felt as if "the wind is too strong, I didn’t hear clearly," something that hadn’t happened for many years, or perhaps never before.

A young lad emerged from nowhere, yet showed no reverence for the Supervisor of the Emperor Palace, is this still the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud? Is this still the Emperor Palace backed by Emperor Canglong Palace?

But what Ma Nanfeng and those bystander drinkers didn’t know was, standing before them, this young man in coarse clothes was the reincarnated Long Xiao Battle God harmed by Emperor Canglong and having a vengeance against Emperor Canglong Palace that cannot be reconciled.

After returning to Nine-layered Dragon Cloud, already two cities’ Emperor Palace were destroyed by Yun Xiao, and it was apparent that this Drunken Immortal City would become the third, but the time had yet to come.

Since this was the case, how could Yun Xiao possibly agree to Ma Nanfeng’s request? As for a Supervisor only at the Heavenly Realm Peak, he had no worries at all.

Not realizing the hidden circumstances, Ma Nanfeng thought he provided the young man in coarse clothes with a great way out, but didn’t expect such a response, nearly causing his lungs to explode from anger.

"Boy, do you even know what you’re talking about?"

Ma Nanfeng was so angry he couldn’t speak, but the other Emperor Palace Elder beside him couldn’t help but step forward. As he angrily shouted, his body emitted a dense Meridian Qi of Heavenly Realm Late Stage, his threatening intentions were clear.

"What? Are you trying to forcibly seize it like that guy just now?"

Yun Xiao naturally wouldn’t be frightened by this person also at the Heavenly Realm Late Stage, and as his words fell, he glanced amusingly at Manager Zhou not far away.

Yun Xiao came here for another matter, but if Manager Zhou remained indifferent, he wouldn’t mind disposing of the Emperor Palace members here and just leaving after finishing his business.

"Boy, the consequences of offending our Emperor Palace, I suppose you don’t know yet?"

This time, Ma Nanfeng finally spoke. His suppressed aura seemed somewhat balanced, but the underlying anger was evident, making some Low Rank Cultivators tremble slightly.

"Of course I know, and I’ve already tried it, there’s nothing to worry about!"

Unexpectedly, Yun Xiao replied without a moment’s thought. Only he understood these words, while others were baffled, silently wondering what "tried it" meant.

The cultivators of Drunken Immortal City had no knowledge that two Emperor Palaces were already destroyed by Yun Xiao’s hand; if Ma Nanfeng learned this, who knows how he’d feel facing Yun Xiao.

Even if Ma Nanfeng was stronger than Ye City Emperor Palace Supervisor Liu Wenzong by a notch, Yun Xiao hadn’t exerted full strength then. If truly angered, this Drunken Immortal City Emperor Palace would inevitably follow the fate of Ye City Emperor Palace.

"You..."

Each sentence rebutted by the opponent, Ma Nanfeng’s anger was truly immense, his surroundings subtly laced with Meridian Qi, ready to burst at any moment.

"Enough!"

At this pivotal moment of intense confrontation, Manager Zhou of the Drunken Immortal Restaurant finally spoke again, and this time with a tone imbued with anger, which made Ma Nanfeng’s heart shiver.

Ma Nanfeng always suspected a master behind Drunken Immortal Restaurant; though he hadn’t met the renowned Mr. Rong, he knew a mere Heavenly Realm Late Stage Manager Zhou wouldn’t dare speak to him like this without backing.

Although Manager Zhou was always courteous and respectful to Ma Nanfeng, his non-submissive attitude was clearly supported by something behind him.

This was Drunken Immortal Restaurant’s domain, so Ma Nanfeng couldn’t go overboard, especially without absolute confidence; hence, after Manager Zhou spoke, he could only suppress his inner fury.

Yet Ma Nanfeng’s gaze towards Yun Xiao was filled with undisguised killing intent; this boy repeatedly provoked him, truly courting death.

"The first round of the conference has concluded, please follow me if you’ve passed!"

Manager Zhou naturally wouldn’t engage in a verbal spar with Ma Nanfeng at this moment. Seeing that the other party was no longer erupting in anger, he didn’t push further, waved his big hand, and led the way into the depths of the garden.

Seeing this, Yun Xiao smiled slightly, then glanced at Ma Nanfeng’s unsightly expression. He actually raised the Jade Bowl in front of the Lord Supervisor and gulped down the Blood Erosion Intense Flame.

"You..."

Seeing Yun Xiao’s action, Ma Nanfeng almost lost his composure once again. This was an intense provocation; he coveted the Blood Erosion Intense Flame, yet the other party drank this fine wine, clearly indicating a certain attitude.

The Blood Erosion Intense Flame was consumed by Yun Xiao, even if Ma Nanfeng killed him and drank his blood dry, it would likely have little effect; his hope had been severed.

At this point, no matter how furious Ma Nanfeng was, he had no way to deal with Yun Xiao. His gaze, however, turned calmly to the back of the coarse-clothed young man.

"That wooden sword definitely belongs to me, Ma Nanfeng!"

It seems Ma Nanfeng’s thoughts had shifted from the Blood Erosion Intense Flame to the Divine Weapon that had just severed Chang Shuo’s throat. Compared to the Blood Erosion Intense Flame which enhances one’s fire attribute aura, perhaps this mind-bending wooden sword would be more useful.

"Hey, are you eyeing the Dragon Taming Sword?"

As Yun Xiao turned, he naturally sensed Ma Nanfeng’s undisguised greedy gaze and instantly comprehended the other’s intent. He just coldly sneered in his heart.

Yun Xiao had no fondness for these Emperor Palace cultivators, and since they had actively provoked him, there was no way he’d let it go easily.

Judging by the other’s appearance, he must be rampant and reckless in Drunken Immortal City. Yun Xiao believed if he could kill Ma Nanfeng, it would be removing a major pest from the city.

Of course, these were considerations for later. At present, Yun Xiao had more important matters to attend to. Only by winning the Drunken Immortal Conference could he drink the so-called Holy Rank Wine and determine whether the restaurant’s mysterious owner is Murong Sou.

The group, each with their own thoughts, followed Manager Zhou ahead. In no time, they arrived in front of a grand hall. From a distance, they seemed to faintly see a plaque hanging above the hall door.

"This is ’Zuichun Hall’, I’m sure you’ve heard of it?"

Manager Zhou didn’t dilly-dally. As he led everyone to the hall, he spoke up, and except Yun Xiao who was new here, the others nodded slightly.

"It’s said that beneath Zuichun Hall, there’s a cellar full of at least thousand-year-old fine wine. The fragrance is emitted in a special way, permeating the entire hall. If an ordinary person were to enter, they’d likely drunk and not wake up instantly."

Seeing Yun Xiao’s puzzled expression, Lu Ye had unknowingly approached and whispered an explanation in his ear, providing a detailed account.

To be honest, after witnessing Yun Xiao’s performance in Drunken Forest Garden, Lu Ye felt he’d found a treasure. Even if he thought Yun Xiao killed Chang Shuo using the advantage of a weapon, it was still somewhat different from what he’d initially thought.

It might also be because Yun Xiao possessed formidable wine discernment or was unwavering in the face of Emperor Palace’s inducement and threats – qualities that greatly appealed to Lu Ye.

"I see!"

Upon hearing Lu Ye’s explanation, Yun Xiao nodded, thought to himself that this so-called Zuichun Hall must be the site for the second round of the Drunken Immortal Conference. He just wondered what method they’d use to determine the ultimate winner?

"I believe you all know the rules of the second round, but I’ll repeat them. Whoever can venture furthest within Zuichun Hall will be the ultimate victor!"

Manager Zhou spoke eloquently, casually glancing at a certain coarse-clothed young man, then suddenly adopted a solemn expression, continuing, "Let me tell you, the ultimate reward for this Drunken Immortal Conference lies deep within Zuichun Hall. It’s uncertain if you can reach it!"

"What?"

Upon hearing Manager Zhou’s words, almost all the drunkards who passed the first round showed enthusiasm. They came to participate in the Drunken Immortal Conference precisely for the ultimate reward wine.

Rumor has it that the ultimate reward of the Drunken Immortal Conference is a kind of Holy Rank Wine, which is not just a treat for the palate but is said to have effects that enhance one’s strength, making it extremely rare to come by.

However, some with deeper thoughts gleaned potential nuances from Manager Zhou’s words: even if one becomes the ultimate victor, it doesn’t guarantee drinking the so-called Holy Rank Wine.

After all, the wine aroma within Zuichun Hall is extremely rich, released via a special method, meaning even some cultivators at the Heavenly Realm Peak might not reach the deepest part.

Thus, there’s sure to be a champion of this Drunken Immortal Conference, but it’s uncertain if they can drink the Holy Rank Wine. Nonetheless, this is an unwritten rule of the conference, and no one raised an objection.