Chapter 2538: Tang Yu's Choice!

"You... you're a monster!" Gu Mao said, his face dark.

What more could he say about someone like Ye Yuan, who defied all understanding?

Instinct—two simple words, yet putting them into practice was harder than reaching the heavens!

At least, with so many ascendants in Tai Ming Yu Wan Tian every day, no one had ever heard of anyone refining alchemy into instinct!

But Ye Yuan had broken the curse of affinity!

Ye Yuan, however, didn't think much of it; to him, it was only natural.

Only he himself knew his obsession with the Dao of Alchemy.

He had created too many miracles in the Dao of Alchemy!

So what if he had no affinity?

As long as he lived, no one could stop him from refining alchemy!

Not even the heavens!

"Since the Second Prince has witnessed this, you must honor the bet," Ye Yuan said indifferently.

Gu Mao's mouth twitched, extremely reluctant.

Every alchemist had their unique insights, and sharing them with others was something he naturally didn't want to do.

Just then, the Second Prince suddenly spoke, "The inheritance of alchemy is no small matter. Master Ye, I have some questions for you."

Ye Yuan squinted and sneered, "You ask, and I must answer?"

At these words, everyone's expression changed drastically.

Too arrogant!

The person he was facing was the Second Prince!

In truth, it wasn't that Ye Yuan was arrogant, but he could tell that the prince was clearly siding with Gu Mao!

Moreover, Ye Yuan knew what the Second Prince wanted to ask, so he was even less inclined to entertain him.

"Ye Yuan! What... what wrong have I, Tang Yu, done that you would harm my Tang family like this?" Tang Yu's face changed dramatically.

The others, after their initial shock, revealed expressions of schadenfreude.

Especially Gu Mao, who hadn't expected Ye Yuan to be so blunt as to openly defy the Second Prince!

Ye Yuan glanced at Tang Yu and smiled nonchalantly, "So, does your Tang family intend to side with Gu Mao?"

Tang Yu trembled, his face showing conflict.

He was a clever man; how could he not see the situation?

The Second Prince's words just now were clearly favoring Gu Mao.

Although Ye Yuan's displayed talent was astonishing, it was unknown how long it would take for him to truly become a Celestial Alchemist.

Moreover, becoming a Celestial Alchemist was one thing; reaching Gu Mao's level was another.

One was an established master, the other an unknown entity.

And the Second Prince currently relied heavily on Gu Mao.

The Second Prince naturally knew which was more important.

At this, the Second Prince's gaze turned cold, and he sneered, "Heh, in this Donglin Kingdom, this is the first time someone has dared to contradict me! Very well! Tang Jinhua, will your Tang family choose this 'big brother,' or do you want to break with me?"

Tang Jinhua's face was extremely grim.

He realized that the moment to decide the Tang family's fate had come.

Logically, he should unhesitatingly stand with the Second Prince.

After all, behind the Second Prince was the royal family.

The Tang family had reached its current position precisely by serving the Second Prince.

But Tang Jinhua saw Tang Yu hesitate!

Seeing the father and son remain silent, the Second Prince sneered, "It seems that in your Tang family's eyes, I am not as important as this ascendant. Very well..."

Tang Jinhua's expression changed wildly, and disregarding Tang Yu's attitude, he was about to speak.

He quickly said, "Second Prince, our Tang family..."

"Gu Mao! A bet is a bet; are you going to renege?" Suddenly, Tang Yu spoke, cutting off Tang Jinhua's declaration.

The moment the words left his mouth, everyone was stunned!

The family heads and Celestial Alchemists present were all dumbfounded.

This was a choice that required no thought, yet Tang Yu had made the opposite decision!

Had Tang Yu lost his mind?

Even the Second Prince was taken aback.

Just now, Tang Jinhua had clearly made up his mind to stand with him.

But in an instant, Tang Yu had changed that!

Ye Yuan smiled faintly, thinking that Tang Yu was indeed a clever man.

The Second Prince had the power to destroy the Tang family, but so did he, Ye Yuan!

Tang Yu's gaze gradually turned cold, and he said solemnly, "Gu Mao, I'm talking to you. Didn't you hear me? Either you honor the bet, or you leave here lying down today!"

The Second Prince stood up abruptly, staring straight at Tang Yu, and sneered, "Good! Very good! Tang Yu, it seems I've underestimated you! Today, this dog of the Tang family dares to bite its master? But don't forget, I raised you, and I can destroy you!"

Tang Yu's mouth twitched, but he still held his head high and said, "Second Prince, you yourself said we Tang family are dogs! Over the years, how many things have we done for you in the shadows? To be honest, what we've given far exceeds what we've received!"

These words came from Tang Yu's heart.

In the Second Prince's eyes, the Tang family was nothing more than a dog that came when called and left when dismissed.

When the dog was hungry, he threw it a bone.

But the Tang family had done countless things for the Second Prince!

Moreover, more than half of the celestial crystals the Tang family earned were tributed to the Second Prince.

The Second Prince laughed heartily, "Haha... very well! Master Gu, I'll protect you today! Let's see how the Tang family can make you honor the bet! Zhao Yu, Jiang Zhu, go and test if this 'big brother' is as formidable as the rumors say!"

Behind the Second Prince, two powerful guards stepped forward.

Tang Jinhua's face changed, and he quickly said, "Second Prince, my son... he is ignorant. Please forgive him!"

The Second Prince sneered, "Too late! Do you think this place is a market where you can come and go as you please? After tonight, your Tang family will vanish from the royal city!"

Tang Jinhua's face was full of despair as he glared at Tang Yu.

He didn't understand why his son had made such a decision!

Zhao Yu and the other approached Ye Yuan and sneered, "This 'big brother,' don't disappoint us too much!"

Jiang Zhu laughed, "Since when did a lower Lesser Heaven dare to act arrogantly in the royal city? Kid, you've got a death wish for defying the Second Prince!"

Ye Yuan raised his eyelids slightly and said indifferently, "You two talk too much."

Before his words faded, Ye Yuan's aura suddenly exploded.

Everyone present's pupils constricted!

Ye Yuan's aura had crossed from lower Lesser Heaven to middle Lesser Heaven!

This guy had been hiding his strength!

"Two-Sword Formation!"

In an instant, the sword formation erupted, flying straight toward Zhao Yu and Jiang Zhu.

Zhao Yu and Jiang Zhu were both royal guards, battle-hardened.

Moreover, they were both upper Lesser Heaven experts!

Facing this attack, they remained calm.

Although Ye Yuan had hidden his strength, they didn't take him seriously.

Their auras exploded, instantly suppressing Ye Yuan's.

Iron Bone Heavenly Gang Fist!

Overlord Heart-Crushing Palm!

Each unleashed a move, charging at Ye Yuan with astonishing momentum.

Boom!

A violent clash shook the meeting hall, causing it to collapse.

Zhao Yu and Jiang Zhu were sent flying uncontrollably, spitting out mouthfuls of blood.