99 The Seniority is Messed Up! (1/2)
The rising flame pillar of dazzling colors had been short-lived, and its brilliance had faded into the darkness of the night sky. But even after it was gone, it had succeeded in leaving behind its mark on the world as its image had successfully been etched into the minds of all who witness its splendor. The cauldron lid that threatened to break through the vault of heavens disappeared beyond sight. It was unknown whether it would ever come back.
The firework was gone but the onlookers continued to stay rooted in awe. The number of onlookers were not limited to the people within the palace grounds. From the Upper District to the Lower District, its viewers covered the entire capital. Being situated in the center of the capital, it was difficult for anyone out and about on its streets to miss such a stunning phenomenon in the central sky.
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From a corner of the capital, there were shadowy figures lurking in the dark that did not take a pleasant surprise to the event. Instead, the sight instilled uneasiness and concerns in the figures. They couldn't comprehend what the flame pillar signifies.
”What was that beacon of light? Is that some sort of signal?”
”It came from the royal palace. It doesn't seem like good news for us.”
”Focus on the task. We must complete the objective by dawn.”
Another figure who seemed to be the leader of the group said sternly with a frown, when he noticed their distraction from the task at hand.
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Back at the source of the capital's attention, some figures started arriving at the courtyard not long after the flame pillar had died out.
”Are you hurt, son?” Elizabeth checked Leon for injuries, despite knowing there was none.
”I'm alright, mother.” Leon said helplessly but felt warm inside. Their talk was cut short by the entrance of another figure.
”Who created the towering flame pillar just now?”
An aged voice rang out through the courtyard as an old man entered. The old man clearly advanced in his years, but he held a noble bearing overflowing with vitality that was quite contrasting to those of his age.
”Crazy Don.”
Elizabeth and the guards all greeted the old man with respect. Their respect did not come from his seniority nor his status as an alchemist, but genuine respect for someone stronger than themselves.
”Mmm.” Crazy Don nodded. He wasn't offended by what he was called. This was what he told them to call him.
”Son, this is the alchemist I mentioned to you before.” Elizabeth quickly did the introduction for the two.
”Senior Crazy Don.”
Leon paid his respects to the elderly alchemist. He could feel a lofty pressure bearing down on him under the elder's gaze. This was a natural suppression from their difference in cultivation. He could feel it, but it didn't bother him.
”You were the one that made the flame pillar?”
”Yes.”
Having received Leon's answer, the elder lapsed into silence. The elder wore a natural expression, but his thoughts were unreadable, and the situation felt tense due to the silence.
Elizabeth thought her son may have offended the elder somehow and was ready to speak up for her son. The elder's strength was at 9-stars, a step short from reaching transcendence. She wouldn't be able to protect her son if the elder wish to harm him. However, the following event made everyone gape in shock.
”Master, please accept this one as a disciple and teach art of explosion!”
Crazy Don dropped to his knees and kowtowed to Leon fervently. His actions and words bemused everyone, so much so that no one was able to react until he finished his kowtow.
”Senior, what are you doing? How can you ask someone young like my son become your master? Quickly get up!”
Elizabeth was the first to recover from her shock.
”Haih… I won't get up until I am accepted. Age is trivial. He, who is proficient is the master. I am complete convinced of my loss.”
Everyone heard Crazy Don and they all thought the same thing; The elder has gone mad! Genuinely mad!
It was common knowledge that Crazy Don would explode his cauldron every day at least once during pill concoction. Never had it occurred to them that it wasn't a failed pill concoction, but an intended result induced by the eccentric elder.
Leon's first pill cauldron explosion was like a declaration of challenge to Crazy Don's secret passion and pursuit in the art of explosion. The elder's fighting spirit was ignited and sought to create a bigger explosion to contest with Leon. Find authorized novels in Webnovel，faster updates, better experience，Please clickfor visiting.
When Leon attempted his second pill concoction, the earthshaking explosion was like a clap of thunder to the elder's heart and dispelled all notion of competing with Leon. Of course, Leon did not know any of this.
”Senior, please get up. We can talk about this after.”