The surrounding disciples all looked shocked. Qing Mu could be considered an expert at the top of the pyramid. Aside from those at the True Profound Realm, only elders like Tian Xing and Yi Xuan could surpass Qing Mu.0

He could be considered an influential figure even in the entire Southern Province.0

Who didn't know that Qing Mu was the chief alchemist whenever the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion was mentioned? Yet today, the very same Qing Mu was lying on the ground like a dead dog, thrown to the ground by Liu Wuxie without leaving him a shred of dignity. His hair was disheveled, making him look wild and deranged.0

"Liu Wuxie, how dare you imprison an alchemy elder after returning? You're too lawless!" A figure stepped forward from the crowd—a fellow alchemist from Treasure Pill Peak, whom Liu Wuxie recognized instantly. He was one of the many corrupt alchemists who had sided with Qing Mu.0

They had all been expelled from Treasure Pill Peak due to their greed and corruption, not to mention their tainted pills, which contained poison that endangered the lives of those who consumed them.0

Ever since, they had harbored a deep grudge against Liu Wuxie, though they could...0