Chapter 1146 - 1145: Using Himself as Bait, Setting a World-Shaking Scheme

The Profound Ice Platform Conference is really a small circle.

Overnight, almost everyone knew that a young alchemist had arrived at the Profound Ice Platform. Not only did a single pill heal the injuries of a Half-Step Celestial Immortal, but it also helped him step into the Celestial Immortal Realm!

Whether it was the phenomena when the pill was formed or the aura when Pei Yuqian stepped into the Celestial Immortal Realm, none of it could be faked.

In an instant, no one dared to underestimate this young man.

"Is it true?"

"Is there really such a thing?"

Some skeptics came after hearing the news, and from afar, saw a massive alchemy furnace, with a young man in wide sleeves and a long robe sitting cross-legged underneath it. Pei Chu, Ye Qing, and Han Yue Ran sat beside him, chattering away nonstop, and standing guard like a protector was none other than Pei Yuqian.

To this, Ye Qingchen was quite speechless.

With his level of cultivation, he didn't need Pei Yuqian for protection. Furthermore, he had other plans, and having so many people around would only be a hindrance. It was at Ye Qing's plea that he kept the father-daughter duo around.

There's no denying.

Having a Celestial Immortal as a guardian certainly saved a lot of unnecessary chatter.

After all, some cultivators, confident in their cultivation, seeing Ye Qingchen's youth and the lack of backing from a Major Race, saw him as nothing more than a plump sheep, with plenty wanting to take a bite.

Yet, Ye Qingchen, wanting to lure the Holy Land, wasn't convenient to act. So when Pei Yuqian stepped forward, he was enough to deter many with ulterior motives.

After all.

Few dare to challenge a Celestial Immortal.

Some, after being rejected by Ye Qingchen, wanted to forcibly take him back to their clan to serve their family. However, with just one glare from Pei Yuqian, their legs turned weak.

Meanwhile.

The reputation of Ye Qingchen at the Profound Ice Platform Conference was spreading far and wide.

Generally, things would start to quiet down ten days into the Profound Ice Platform Conference. But because of Ye Qingchen's presence, it only grew more lively. People from the Extreme North and Western Wilderness traveled thousands of miles to get there.

Some were from families wanting to recruit Ye Qingchen into their services, while others were Celestial Immortals seeking pills for secret illnesses or breakthroughs, or with other needs.

As long as the reward was sufficient, Ye Qingchen would assist.

"So that's how it is!"

Only then did Luo Xiao understand the reason; Ye Qingchen was using himself as bait.

Indeed.

To a family or even a Holy Land, missing a piece of Heavenly and Earthly Treasure wasn't a big deal. However, an alchemist capable of alleviating the troubles of Celestial Immortals was like a goose that laid golden eggs — not something anyone could afford to miss.

"But, will the Holy Land really come?"

Luo Xiao was uncertain.

However.

By this point, it was beyond his capacity to intervene.

In the current Profound Ice Platform, countless Celestial Immortals had gathered. On the surface, the conference seemed peaceful, but beneath it was a current too turbulent for them to imagine.

The waters of the Profound Ice Platform were too deep.

Even a Celestial Immortal stepping in could likely end up with no remains!

So.

On the evening of the tenth day, Luo Xiao made his farewell and hurriedly left the Profound Ice Platform with his clan members. Meanwhile, those outside were unaware, and numerous Celestial Immortals continued to stream towards the Profound Ice Platform.

"I have a celestial-grade weapon here, along with a complete set of spirit grass and herbs. I would like to request a pill from you, sir!"

"Sure!"

"Sir, I have several cultivation techniques here. Could you open a furnace for me, sir..."

"The offer is too low; it's not enough!"

"Sir..."

"Sir..."

As the days passed without anyone from the Holy Land appearing, Han Yue Ran and Ye Qing grew increasingly anxious. Yet Ye Qingchen remained serene and composed, hosting the cultivators coming from all over the Southern Heaven and beyond to the Profound Ice Platform.

There were also some Celestial Immortal Clans, coming to invite Ye Qingchen to join their families. Regardless of the offers presented, Ye Qingchen refused them all.

While some were shocked by Ye Qingchen's status, able to draw so many Celestial Immortals, many others were secretly shaking their heads.

'The young man is oblivious to the impending disaster! Without that Celestial Immortal guardian, he would have been torn apart by now; there's no way he'd still be there acting above all!'

Which of these Celestial Immortals are saints? Not acting immediately is solely because they aren't confident in suppressing Pei Yuqian. There are also many Celestial Immortals observing from afar, waiting for the opportune moment.

At this moment, Pei Yuqian also sensed the building tension at the Profound Ice Platform.

However.

If Pei Yuqian could feel it, so could Ye Qingchen. He would even casually create pills to give to Pei Yuqian when there were no guests. Yet, to his surprise, the other refused.

"If any mishap occurs, I won't be able to act, so I'm counting on you!"

Ye Qingchen set up a heaven-shaking trap at the Profound Ice Platform Conference to lure the Holy Land. If he acted, most Celestial Immortals would retreat, then even a fool would see Ye Qingchen was scheming behind the scenes.

But Pei Yuqian didn't know any of this. So, he only thought the other sensed something amiss and was worried.

Thus, he quickly reassured:

"Mr. Ye, don't worry, I will do my utmost to protect you!"

Seeing the misunderstanding, Ye Qingchen didn't plan to explain.

In the following days, it remained calm. Just when Pei Yuqian thought the Profound Ice Platform Conference would end this way, the next day, a commotion erupted outside.

As the crowd parted, Xu Mingcheng and Elder Hua, leading a group of people, made their way into the venue. As soon as they entered, they made a beeline towards Ye Qingchen's location.

"What's happening?"

"Are those Xu Family people?"

"The Xu Family? A mere Earth Immortal Clan, daring to meddle in Celestial Immortal matters? Who gave them the courage? Is this even a place they have the qualification to come to?"

People all around frowned.

With Celestial Immortals present, how could they tolerate a mere Earth Immortal Clan acting outrageously? They didn't even have a part in the discussion! Many frowned, giving cold glances towards Xu Mingcheng.

Even Ye Qingchen raised his head, coldly gazing at Xu Mingcheng.

Xu Mingcheng sneered:

"Boy, finally I found you!"

"Are you talking to me?" Ye Qingchen asked with a half-smile.

"Yes, you!" Xu Mingcheng wore a sneer, "You little thief, daring to appear so boldly at the Profound Ice Platform Conference after stealing an alchemy furnace from a Celestial Immortal Clan?"

"What?"

The crowd was shocked.

Many alchemists eyed Ye Qingchen with suspicion and thoughtfulness.

Among them, Lu Zhenyu, from a few days ago, clapped his hand in realization: "I knew it! How could this kid possess such terrifying alchemy skills? It seems now, almost certainly, it's because of that alchemy furnace!"

"Is that so?" Ye Qingchen's expression remained unchanged.

"With the evidence right here, do you still want to deny it?" Xu Mingcheng sneered, "Boy, if you obediently surrender and come with me, perhaps there's still a way for you to live!"

"What if I refuse?" Ye Qingchen asked, his gaze lowering, as though a cold light flickered.

"Then you're courting death!" Xu Mingcheng roared angrily, "Today, I'll show you my skills, caring to kill without burying!"

He swept his long sleeves, his face turning fierce, with a murderous aura surging up overwhelmingly.