Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2823 - 1044: Dark Clouds Over the City, Grandmaster Sword Seed_2

This immediate affirmation echoed through the crowd.

"Precisely, the Zhou Family is merely a minor overseas clan after all, unlike our esteemed lineages in Zhongzhou with our refined customs."

"In my view, Junior Brother Zhou ought to spend some time at the Seven Stars Academy to at least grasp the hierarchy and decorum of our Tianyuan Daoist Sect before voicing his opinions."

"Suddenly elevated to a significant position, it's understandable to become conceited. However, as your senior, I must impart this advice: youth should not be too hasty!"

These pronouncements cut through the multitude with exceptional sharpness.

Hong Shanhu, who had his back turned, slowly pivoted, revealing the composed countenance of a young man.

Zhou Fuqiu surveyed them with a frigid gaze. "What is it that you desire?"

This inquiry momentarily silenced the assembled group.

Zhou Fuqiu advanced onto the tiered steps, his position affording him a view over those gathered below.

"Firstly, having already formally accepted a master, you disciples who have yet to do so should offer respectful salutations and address me as Senior Brother!"

"Secondly, if you hold the Zhou Family in such low regard, why did none of you voice your objections when our Zhou Family Ancestor paid his visit a few days prior?"

"Lastly!"

Zhou Fuqiu placed one hand behind his back, the other held forward.

"If your intention is to provoke, then act decisively! Who will be the first?"

These pointed remarks caused the faces of the Foundation Establishment cultivators to flush crimson.

Even those merely observing the unfolding spectacle found Zhou Fuqiu's demeanor excessively arrogant.

Having just joined the Tian Nan Dao Palace, how could he possibly contend with seniors who had dedicated decades to cultivation here; truly oblivious to the peril he courted!

Yet, before any could formulate a response, Zhou Fuqiu had already initiated his assault.

Concurrently, he formed intricate seal gestures with both hands.

In the subsequent moment!

Boom!

Plumes of dark Qi erupted skyward, rapidly engulfing the entire firmament.

The Qi Sea ascended to the heavens, dark clouds menacingly descending upon the city!

As Zhou Fuqiu thrust his hand downward, an overwhelming astonishment seized everyone present.

"How could he dare?"

"One against all?!"

"This is sheer suicide!"

But as the immense power pressed down, all their defiance transformed into cries of pure agony.

Their cultivated techniques disintegrated upon mere contact.

The spiritual luminescence emanating from their Magic Tools flickered and died.

Even those employing a powerful Magic Item found it rendered unstable under the onslaught of the dark Qi currents, utterly incapable of escaping the encompassing black sky.

"Hmph!"

With a frigid exhalation, Zhou Fuqiu delivered another palm strike from his elevated position.

Across a radius of several miles, the very earth trembled, and the Foundation Establishment cultivators, unable to sustain their defense, watched as their protective measures shattered progressively.

Some individuals of lesser cultivation visibly exhibited an unnerving bluish-black discoloration on their faces, a clear sign of poisoning.

Still insufficient!

Subduing dozens of Foundation Establishment True Cultivators single-handedly presented a considerable challenge even for Zhou Fuqiu.

Therefore, from the outset, he unleashed his most potent killing move.

Since he had decided to act, everyone present was to feel the repercussions! Let it be known that Zhou Fuqiu was not to be provoked lightly!

Zhou Fuqiu’s expression darkened further as he prepared to unleash a third palm strike.

At that precise instant, a voice descended from above.

"Junior brother, that suffices."

Zhou Fuqiu's eyebrows twitched slightly as he executed a single-handed seal gesture.

Abruptly, the oppressive dark curtain dissipated, fragmenting into streams of dark Qi that retreated into Zhou Fuqiu's form like homing swallows.

The crowd, having narrowly avoided certain death, felt an overwhelming sense of relief.

Their gazes of awe and burgeoning fear were now directed towards Zhou Fuqiu.

"Senior Sister!"

Shi Miaoyin offered Zhou Fuqiu a smile and a nod before turning to admonish the dispersing cultivators, "Be gone!"

Those Foundation Establishment True Cultivators who had intended to confront Zhou Fuqiu hastily retreated, their faces etched with embarrassment.

Once the Chaixi Palace regained its tranquility, Shi Miaoyin extended a sincere apology, "I am truly sorry; it is my failing in maintaining proper discipline."

"No matter." Zhou Fuqiu's demeanor was not one of significant anger; he had, to some extent, anticipated such a confrontation.

After all, his seamless entry into his master's tutelage and his acquisition of the highly coveted Mysterious Cave Mansion were bound to attract unwelcome attention and challenges.

What he had not foreseen was the sheer scale of this particular confrontation!

Perhaps it was also connected to the significant stir his ancestor had caused upon his arrival at the mountain.

Observing Shi Miaoyin, Zhou Fuqiu inquired with a hint of curiosity, "Senior Sister, did you receive news and come specifically to extricate me from this situation?"

Shi Miaoyin offered a rueful smile. "With your capabilities, Junior Brother, why would you require my assistance? I was dispatched today under our master's directive to ascertain whether you have successfully refined your Lifebound Treasure Embryo."

Zhou Fuqiu's eyes immediately brightened.