Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2822 - 1044: Dark Clouds Over the City, Grandmaster Sword Seed

Four individuals were proceeding along a mountain path, maintaining a consistent rhythm.

The man and woman at the forefront were engaged in animated conversation, their words brimming with anticipation.

"The boss has finally arrived! From this moment forward, we won't need to tread so cautiously within the academy!"

"That's just you, Zhou Yu Hao, not us. I don't understand what you're apprehensive about. We're all of similar age, at the same cultivation level, and under the same tutelage. We aren't necessarily inferior to them!"

"Sister Yuwei, it's not quite like that! I'm not fearful, I simply wish to avoid causing trouble for our clan. But now, with the boss here, we possess a powerful backing within Yuheng Institute, and by extension, the entire Seven Stars Academy!"

Zhou Yuwei expressed her doubt with a shake of her head, "I suspect it might not be so straightforward."

Zhou Yu Hao appeared perplexed, but as they delved deeper into the mountain range, his understanding gradually dawned upon him.

Now that the boss had arrived, would he be granted his own exclusive cave mansion, bypassing the fundamental courses of Seven Stars Academy?

If such a scenario unfolded, his aspiration to rely on a formidable ally might prove futile.

A sense of vexation washing over him, he couldn't resist glancing back and issuing a scolding, "You two, pick up the pace!"

Zhou Yuwei gently halted his impatience, stating, "There's no need to rush. They've been feeling rather dejected lately; this excursion to visit Brother Fu You serves as a means of relaxation."

"They're feeling dejected too?" Zhou Yu Hao scoffed. "Zhou Ping'an received preferential treatment from the instructor immediately upon their arrival, undergoing personalized training daily. If his cultivation isn't progressing, it's entirely his own doing. As for Zhou Yuqi?"

Zhou Yu Hao bypassed the unremarkable Zhou Ping'an, his gaze settling on the melancholic man lagging behind, his countenance etched with displeasure.

In his estimation, despite being a member of the Zhou Family, Zhou Yuqi was woefully inadequate to join Tian Nan Dao Palace, and he couldn't fathom how he had managed to gain entry.

Even then, his performance after joining paled in comparison to that of Zhou Yu Hao himself or Zhou Yuwei.

The true source of Zhou Yu Hao's animosity stemmed from Zhou Yuqi's conduct after entering the Dao Palace; he had distanced himself from his fellow Zhou Family disciples, instead forming connections with disciples from other noble clans.

This greatly incensed Zhou Yu Hao!

Upon meeting the boss, he resolved to ensure the boss would deliver Zhou Yuqi a stern reprimand!

The quartet continued their journey until the distinctive plaque of Chaixi Palace came into view.

However, they came to an abrupt halt at the expansive plaza before the palace entrance.

Here, a gathering of several dozen cultivators, both male and female, predominantly young, were assembled.

Yet, the resonating spiritual power emanating from them far surpassed that of the four Zhou family members.

Zhou Yuwei's expression turned taut, "All of them are True Cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage!"

Zhou Yu Hao murmured, "Why are they congregated here? Could they be here to cause trouble for the boss?"

It was not unfounded for Zhou Yu Hao to speculate as such; the prevailing atmosphere strongly suggested this possibility.

"Kuang Pingzhang requests an audience with Junior Brother Zhou!"

"Zhou Fuqiu, what are you concealing within?"

"Yuan Xuesong of Lishan seeks to meet with Brother Zhou!"

Similar pronouncements intermittently echoed throughout the immediate vicinity.

Whether in the form of provocation or courteous invitations to meet, the area outside Chaixi Palace was undeniably tumultuous.

Yet, in response to these calls, Chaixi Palace remained as silent as ever, with no indication of a reply.

Zhou Yu Hao and his companions stood towards the rear of the throng, a palpable shiver running through them.

"Perhaps we should forgo seeing the boss today?"

Zhou Yuwei paused for a moment, contemplating whether today was truly the opportune occasion to encounter Zhou Fuqiu.

But before they could retreat, an individual from the front suddenly turned, their gaze falling upon them.

"Oh, it's Junior Sister Yuwei, and Junior Brother Zhou! What brings you to this location?"

Zhou Yuwei's countenance stiffened, and she offered a respectful salute, "Yuwei greets Senior Sister Xiang!"

The three Zhou family members accompanying her also bowed respectfully.

They recognized this Senior Sister Xiang as a distinguished disciple from Yuheng Institute who had successfully attained Foundation Establishment two years prior and subsequently became an apprentice under Houtu Hall, nominally serving as a Registered Disciple of Hall Master Qing Lan Fairy.

Senior Sister Xiang acknowledged their courteous gestures with a smile, then remarked, "Rest days are pleasant for a leisurely stroll, but this place is hardly conducive to relaxation. Zhou... hmm? Your surname is Zhou?"

As if a realization had struck her, Senior Sister Xiang's smile began to dissipate.

Her subsequent words were delivered rather abruptly, with a noticeable increase in volume, drawing the attention of those nearby.

Gradually, the previously boisterous crowd fell into a hush.

Numerous gazes converged upon them, causing the four Zhou family members, who were merely at the Qi Refinement Stage, to feel an oppressive weight akin to a towering mountain upon them.

Zhou Yuwei's face turned ashen, and bracing herself, she managed to utter, "Senior Sister Xiang, we seem to have taken a wrong turn. We shall depart now!"

Senior Sister Xiang's lips curved slightly, "You are not mistaken. Since you are already here, why not pay a visit to your Zhou family relatives?"

As she spoke these words, the crowd parted, creating a path.