Chapter 518 The Meeting Begins

Ren Dong was not flattering.

Having cultivated the Lesser Formless Art to a near-legendary realm, he found himself gaining many new insights.

When he first started learning alchemy, there were many things he had overlooked.

Only now, with sudden clarity, did he realize how unstable his foundation was.

That Ye Yuan could casually refine super-grade pills was indeed no accident.

Recalling Ye Yuan's words when he took him as a disciple, Ren Dong now finally understood.

Ren Dong believed that as long as he followed the path Ye Yuan had set, he would surely discover a new continent.

Of course, for most people, such efforts would be futile, because they did not have a master like Ye Yuan.

Without Ye Yuan's personal demonstration, Ren Dong could not have touched the threshold of the legendary realm.

The Lesser Formless Art was merely the most basic entry-level refining technique; the higher the level of the technique, the more difficult it was to reach this step.

Without guidance from a master well-versed in this path, they might never find where the legendary realm lay in their lifetime.

Cao Fang curled his lips, clearly disdainful of Ren Dong's words.

But Wu Xuan knew that there were indeed those who had cultivated basic alchemy techniques to an extremely high level, but without exception, they had taken too many detours.

Those alchemists who were originally at a similar level to them had left the researchers far behind.

Wu Xuan had originally wanted to advise Ye Yuan, but thinking of Ye Yuan's performance, he swallowed the words.

Ye Yuan, this Alchemy Emperor, naturally had more say on issues like laying a foundation versus moving quickly.

He knew that Wu Xuan and the others did not believe it, but the moment Ren Dong soared to the sky, they would surely look at him with new eyes.

With Ren Dong's talent, that day might not be far off.

...

Over the next two days, Ren Dong practically stayed by Ye Yuan's side, and Ye Yuan did not hold back; he demonstrated the legendary realm of the Greater Formless Art for Ren Dong to see.

Ren Dong's talent was indeed remarkable; he quickly grasped some of the principles.

However, it was clear that his comprehension of the Greater Formless Art was not as fast as that of the Lesser Formless Art.

Just then, all the major powers of the Northern Domain finally gathered at Wufang City, and the Boundless Meeting officially convened in the City Lord's Mansion.

The great hall was packed, and the weakest among the attendees were at the mid Divine Travel stage.

At the head were four seats, occupied by Ren Xingchun and the three ancestral masters of the three sects.

They were clearly the pinnacle of the Northern Domain!

But seated below them was not a powerful late Divine Travel stage cultivator, but a little-known Sea Transformation stage youth.

This youth was naturally Ye Yuan.

Many of the assembled magnates had brought their most accomplished juniors, but those juniors stood respectfully behind them.

Clearly, at such a peak meeting, they had no right to speak.

Even Qin Yan, Guo Taoqun, and Yin Yanhua were attending on the side.

Only Ye Yuan, this young man, sat among the seats, very conspicuous.

Many had neither seen nor heard of Ye Yuan, so his seat naturally drew many curious glances.

But Ye Yuan was perfectly at ease under such scrutiny.

In his previous life, Ji Qingyun had experienced countless grand occasions; such a small gathering was nothing.

Once everyone was seated, Ning Yixian spoke first: "Everyone, time is pressing, so I won't waste words. I have called you here today to discuss how to deal with the invasion of the Gale Realm. Thousands of years ago, the Boundless Realm had a supremely powerful sect like the Great衍 True Sect sealing the passage between the two realms. Now, I am not being self-deprecating, but even with the combined strength of our three sects, we may not be a match for the Great衍 True Sect. So... our situation has become extremely dire! And the most terrifying thing is that we know nothing about the Gale Realm! Their strength, their plans, their customs—we know nothing at all! Now, let's all share your views."

"Hey, what else can we do? We'll deal with them as they come. I don't believe the Gale Realm warriors have three heads and six arms!" As soon as Ning Yixian finished, someone immediately said.

And not a few held this view; as soon as these words were spoken, many echoed them.

"I've read some records about the Gale Realm in ancient texts, saying that small world is constantly battered by gale winds, a barren land. How many strong warriors could such a barbaric place produce?"

"Exactly, our Boundless Realm is rich in resources, and our warriors are very powerful. If it comes to a real fight, we can't lose to them!"

"Haha, just a rabble! In my opinion, we in the Northern Domain should unite our sects and send an elite force to directly attack the Southern Domain! Don't they have a Boundless Realm expert? As long as we capture the Southern Domain and send array masters to guard the passage, preventing them from reinforcing the formation, the Boundless Realm will be safe!"

By the end, the Gale Realm warriors were dismissed as mere chickens and dogs, as if a single slash would send all their heads rolling.

Hearing this, Ye Yuan couldn't help but let out a "pfft" laugh.

This laugh immediately displeased someone.

"Kid, what's your background? How dare you mock us?" A mid Divine Travel stage sect master said with a dark expression.

He also knew that at such an occasion, seating would not be mistaken; this Sea Transformation stage youth must have an extraordinary background.

But being laughed at by such a junior still irked him, though he spoke cautiously, not daring to offend the four above too much.

Ye Yuan shook his head and smiled: "Just now, Ancestor Ning said we know nothing about the Gale Realm. I don't know where you get the confidence to belittle them so. If not for the Boundless Forest blocking the way, we might have already lost half our territory. And yet you have the nerve to boast here—how absurd!"

That sect master, stung by Ye Yuan's sarcasm, found it hard to maintain face. If not for the four above, he would have lost his temper.

Instead, he said in a deep voice: "Before the battle even begins, you boost the enemy's morale and deflate our own? According to you, are the Gale Realm people really three-headed and six-armed?"

"Three heads and six arms, no, but as for combat strength, it cannot be taken lightly! If we follow what you just said, the Boundless Realm's doom is not far off," Ye Yuan said calmly.

"Hey, you talk as if you've seen it yourself! Don't they just have one Boundless Realm expert? As long as we don't let him through, how strong can they be?"

Ye Yuan smiled: "You're right, I have not only seen Gale Realm warriors but also been to the Gale Realm!"

"You're bragging without a draft! With your strength, could you really go to the Gale Realm and return safely?" The sect master sneered.

The four above seemed to hear nothing, letting Ye Yuan bicker with the others.