Urban Peerless Expert

Lin Chen left the Banquet Hall and returned to his quarters, where he sat cross-legged to cultivate, refining the potent spiritual Qi contained within the Blood Flame Wine.

This sitting lasted a whole day.

When Lin Chen had completely refined the spiritual Qi in the wine and opened his eyes, it was already nearing dusk.

Lin Chen blinked, suddenly coming to his senses.

Has a day passed?

Didn't I have an agreement with the Seven-colored Immortal Monarch for today?

Does this count as breaking the appointment?

Hmm?

The Sea Burning Immortal Monarch clearly heard that both the Seven-colored Immortal Monarch and the Qingluan Immortal Monarch wanted to meet with me, yet he insisted on drinking three cups of wine with me, then had me leave to refine the spirit of the medicinal wine... Was this intentional?

Refining the spiritual Qi is inevitably time-consuming; hasn't this caused me to miss my meeting with the two Immortal Monarchs?

Could this be the Sea Burning Immortal Monarch's ulterior motive?

Does he not want the two of the Seven-colored Qingluan to win me over, or alternatively, is he trying to take the initiative, extend a kindness, and garner my allegiance?

Do they truly appreciate me and sincerely wish to have me under their command, or am I just an insignificant pawn in their habitual internal strife?

What should I do now?

Lin Chen stood up, felt the changes in his Sea of Knowledge, and though it wasn't a tremendous improvement, there was indeed a noticeable advancement.

Regardless of the Sea Burning Immortal Monarch's intentions, the medicinal power of the Blood Flame Wine is undeniably robust and vigorous.

Lin Chen stepped out of the room and saw Zhen Liuxue and Duan Tian in the outer area.

Zhen Liuxue turned her head and smiled, "Finished refining already?"

Lin Chen nodded: "Yes, the medicinal power is very robust, truly a fine item."

Zhen Liuxue said with a laugh: "Divine Blood Dragons are rare finds; using one as the main ingredient in this medicinal wine naturally results in extraordinary potency. The three cups you drank, while only marginally boosting your strength, could elevate an ordinary immortal by an entire Great Realm."

Lin Chen said with a laugh: "Indeed, at this level of cultivation, advancing is not so easy. To feel the improvement by tomorrow is already quite impressive. By the way, has anything happened during my cultivation time?"

Zhen Liuxue replied: "A messenger from the Seven-colored Immortal Monarch came by, knowing you were refining the Blood Flame Wine, so it wasn't to invite you but to inform you that another time will be arranged."

Lin Chen let out a sigh of relief. Good!

It wasn't that I intentionally avoided the meeting, it's just that the Sea Burning Immortal Monarch's wine was too overpowering; I couldn't attend. If you blame anyone, blame the Sea Burning Immortal Monarch!

Zhen Liuxue sized up Lin Chen with a slightly peculiar look in her eyes: "According to the person sent by the Seven-colored Immortal Monarch, absorbing the Blood Flame Wine should take at least three days, but you've finished in just one?"

Lin Chen paused for a moment, then quickly realized: "The nature of Blood Flame Wine is fiery. If one's cultivation path is unrelated to fire, absorption will naturally be much slower. My Innate Divine Powers include the Five Elements, and I practice a Superb Fire Attribute Cultivation Technique, so of course, absorption is much faster."

Pausing briefly, Lin Chen suddenly came to a realization: "Was the Seven-colored Immortal Monarch's messenger implying that they thought I'd be delayed for at least three days?"

Zhen Liuxue chuckled lightly: "That seems to be the case."

Lin Chen curled his lips: "Am I being underestimated?"

Zhen Liuxue sat on a chair, smiling, and nodded towards the doorway: "Why not pay a proactive visit?"

Lin Chen shook his head, paused, and said in a low voice, "Actually, I'm still not quite ready."

Zhen Liuxue repressed her smile; she was aware of the inside story and knew that Lin Chen might end up standing opposite Qingluan Immortal Monarch or even Immortal Emperor.

Whether it's dealing with Gu Yue as Qingluan Immortal Monarch, or the Immortal Emperor behind him, even if it's just Qingluan Immortal Monarch you're trying to rescue, you'll offend him. Qingluan Immortal Monarch, wanting the Linglong Tower or for the sake of face, would undoubtedly seek to kill Lin Chen.

Even if Lin Chen withstands the assault, or even counter-kills Qingluan Immortal Monarch, what about the Immortal Emperor, his Master?

Can he just stand by and watch?

He'd certainly intervene!

So, this matter, when dragged out, makes the Immortal Emperor an unavoidable Big Mountain. To have a chance to bargain with the Immortal Emperor, there's only one possibility.

Becoming a Saint!

Before becoming a Saint, any exposure will lead to certain death.

Interacting with Seven-colored Immortal Monarch and Qingluan Immortal Monarch naturally increases some potential risk of exposure; after all, they're powerful, and who knows what kind of amazing Magical Treasures or magical detection methods they possess.

"Why not just use the excuse of a mission on the front lines and head back first?"

Lin Chen smiled bitterly: "What mission is there on the front lines now? Besides, they've informed me about this matter. What would it mean if I ran away? According to principle, even if I wanted to leave, shouldn't I at least say goodbye first?"

Zhen Liuxue thought it over and agreed; after all, their status was esteemed.

If you run away without a word, isn't that disrespecting them?

Or perhaps, you have a guilty conscience?

"Just go see them, and be careful, that's all."

Lin Chen nodded, looked outside the door and said, "Where does Thousand Demon Monarch stay? I have nothing to do, might as well take a stroll."

After finding out where Thousand Demon Monarch resided, Lin Chen walked leisurely over there and soon reached the cave mansion where Thousand Demon Monarch was temporarily staying.

"Haha, Brother Lin, you've come!"

Thousand Demon Monarch was overjoyed to see Lin Chen approaching.

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "The occasion yesterday was special, didn't have the chance to chat properly with Big Brother. Just finished cultivating the medicinal power of the Blood Flame Wine, found myself free, so thought of coming over to Big Brother's place to hang out."

Thousand Demon Monarch laughed, "I was just bored by myself; you've come at the right time. Let me get some appetizers prepared, and we'll have a good drink. Not to mention Immortal Monarchs might be curious, I'm very curious about your trip to the Demon World too."

"I've also heard that you took a tour in the Demon World and you've gained several Quasi-Saints by your side. You're really capable."

Lin Chen just chuckled, "It's all thanks to their talent, and they just happened to encounter the right opportunity."

Thousand Demon Monarch instructed someone to prepare the drinks and dishes, and brought out his own fine wine, inviting Lin Chen to sit down.

"It's only been one day, and you've already cultivated the medicinal power of those three cups of Blood Flame Wine?"

Lin Chen nodded, "Yes."

Thousand Demon Monarch chuckled, "Worthy of being my brother, so capable. After you left yesterday, Seven-colored Immortal Monarch and Sea Burning Immortal Monarch were complaining, saying that it would take at least three days for you to cultivate the medicinal power of those three cups, which might delay the arrangement you had..."

Lin Chen inquired, "What did Sea Burning Immortal Monarch say?"

Thousand Demon Monarch smiled, "Sea Burning Immortal Monarch said that stories can be listened to anytime, and since people are here, they can't escape anyway, so there is no delaying the drinking... Hmm, that's what he said before switching to other topics."

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "Now, I'm just waiting for a notification."

Thousand Demon Monarch chuckled, "The three Immortal Monarchs are all very interested in you. Looking at this situation, they all seem to want to take you under their command. After all, with four to five Quasi-Saints by your side, you're comparable to the power of an entire domain; whoever takes you in will have their strength greatly increased..."

Lin Chen frowned and said, "With Immortal Emperor being a Saint, immortal and indestructible, what good does it do for them to build their own forces? It's not their turn to succeed the Immortal Emperor's position..."