Turns Out, I’m In A Villain Clan! Chapter 542 The Vermillion Pill Empire Arrives
Previously on Turns Out, I’m In A Villain Clan!...
Celebrations continued vibrantly.
For the most part, that is.
All unfolded as one might anticipate for a festivity of this magnitude.
Laughter filled the air.
Cheers went up with raised goblets.
Endless conversations meandered through the crowd.
Then, the awaited moment finally dawned.
Mu Tianxuan made his appearance.
He entered the magnificent hall with a calm demeanor, his presence both stable and commanding.
The instant he was visible, the entire hall seemed to undergo a subtle shift.
Followed by an immediate surge.
Congratulations flooded in from every conceivable direction.
"Grandmaster Mu Tianxuan!"
"Congratulations on your momentous breakthrough!"
"The Mu Clan's ascent is truly unstoppable!"
A chorus of voices ascended, one after another.
Even those who had previously harbored opposition moved forward, faces adorned with smiles.
Zhao Wutian and Li Jianhong.
Their expressions were far from pleased.
Yet, they managed to conceal it adeptly.
Swept along by the throng, they too offered their felicitations.
Mu Tianxuan accepted each greeting with composure, offering a slight nod.
He displayed neither excessive pride nor feigned modesty.
The celebration carried on.
One by one, designated representatives queued to engage with Mu Tianxuan.
Time gracefully advanced.
The atmosphere grew ever more effervescent.
Suddenly, another wave of arrivals made its presence known.
"Look who's here..."
"Just as expected! I knew they wouldn't remain idle. " "Looks like some drama is about to unfold!"
Representatives from various other empires began to arrive.
Some had received explicit invitations.
Those maintaining friendly ties with the Desolate Heaven Empire entered with open acceptance.
The majority consisted of ministers, as dispatching their respective Emperors for such events was deemed inappropriate.
Even for the Desolate Heaven Empire, the Imperial Family dispatched a minister, accompanied by a prince and princess who aimed to forge personal connections.
Officially, however, the Emperor's sole representative was the minister.
Regardless, not only the invited guests arrived, but also those who had not been formally summoned.
Among these unexpected arrivals, one contingent immediately captured everyone's attention.
This was evident as other representatives hastened to flatter them, striving to appear as friendly as possible.
It was a delegation of alchemists hailing from the Vermillion Pill Empire!
Leading them was a figure instantly recognizable to many.
Huo Zhouchen!
A celebrated Pill Alchemist renowned throughout the entire region.
An individual whose stature commanded more respect than even cultivators at the Earth Immortal realm.
It was rumored he attained Grandmaster Alchemist status before his 200th year.
While perhaps not the absolute most skilled within the Vermillion Pill Empire, he undeniably ranked among their foremost alchemists.
Accompanying him was another individual widely acclaimed as the most gifted alchemist in the entire region, possessing no discernible rivals.
Huo Shenyu!
Son of Huo Zhouchen, his innate talent far surpassed even that of his father.
Having not yet reached the age of forty, he had already achieved the rank of Grade-4 Alchemist.
He was proclaimed to be the most prodigious alchemist in existence.
Murmurs instantly rippled through the hall.
Heads turned.
All attention gravitated towards the newcomers.
The once vibrant atmosphere seemed to momentarily dim.
Huo Zhouchen advanced with deliberate confidence.
A subtle arrogance lay concealed beneath his composed facade.
He then addressed the assembly.
"We apologize for our uninvited arrival."
His gaze traversed the grand hall.
It lingered momentarily on Mu Tianxuan.
"However..."
A faint smile graced his lips.
"I trust the Mu Clan will not turn us away."
Huo Zhouchen had chosen his words with deliberation.
For one, he was certain that with numerous other representatives also arriving uninvited, the Mu Clan would hesitate to expel them all.
And should they elect to refuse entry, it would signal that the Mu
Clan harbored fear towards the Vermillion Pill Empire.
Regardless of the outcome, the situation proved advantageous for them.
Silence descended!
For a fleeting instant, the entire hall hushed, awaiting the Mu
Clan's response.
Near the entrance, Mu Qingyuan's expression tightened almost imperceptibly.
This development had been within his expectations.
His gaze shifted subtly.
Mu Tianxuan remained outwardly calm.
After a brief interval, he offered a minute nod.
Mu Qingyuan grasped the unspoken message instantly.
Regardless of the visitors' intentions, they could not be turned away.
Although every individual present understood that the Vermillion Pill Empire's visit was not motivated by goodwill.
But what recourse did they have?
Evasion was not an option; they could only confront the situation directly.
Mu Qingyuan drew a steadying breath.
He was just about to voice his words when-
"Some truly shameless individuals can arrive uninvited and still carry themselves with such self-righteous airs. Tsk! Tsk!"
Every eye immediately darted towards the source of the remark.
Bai Zihan!
He sauntered forward at a leisurely pace, casually consuming a Spirit Fruit.
His expression remained detached, as if he had merely articulated a self-evident truth.
The instant Bai Zihan uttered these words, the faces of the Vermillion Pill Empire contingent darkened considerably.
Not only them, but even the representatives from other empires who had arrived without prior invitation displayed visible displeasure.
"Whose impudent child is this complaining?"
"No manners..." "How dare he speak to us like that? Do you know who we are?" Those individuals started questioning Bai Zihan, clearly not recognizing him. Huo Zhouchen, however, stayed quiet. His gaze was fixed on Bai Zihan. He was assessing the young man. (Who is this youth bold enough to speak with such audacity?) One must understand that even the Emperor of the Desolate Heaven Empire would not dare address them in such a manner. Even if displeased, the Emperor would refrain from showing anger as long as the line wasn't crossed. Since Bai Zihan could attend such an event, it was evident his background was not insignificant. There was little need for prolonged speculation. The surrounding murmurs provided the answer. "Bai Zihan has done it again." "Just as expected of him. He's putting these people in their place. How dare they act so arrogantly after arriving uninvited." "They've finally met their match. In terms of arrogance, who dares to challenge Bai Zihan under the heavens?" "Where is the Bai Clan Leader? Did they send only their heir?" Huo Zhouchen's eyes shifted slightly. While his appearance wasn't widely known outside the Desolate Heaven Empire, everyone had heard the name Bai Zihan. After all, Bai Zihan was renowned as a martial genius with unparalleled talent. His recent accomplishments were already common knowledge beyond the Desolate Heaven Empire's borders. It was also known that Bai Zihan's mother hailed from the Mu Clan. No wonder he dared to act so imperiously before them – this was his maternal family's home. "Is this how you treat your guests?" one of the representatives asked through clenched teeth. "Guests? Invited guests are always welcome. However, you all are clearly uninvited..." Bai Zihan continued. "What? So I should treat anyone who shows up without an invitation as a guest? Should I also treat every stray dog that wanders in as a guest?" Bai Zihan stated. That representative felt a strong urge to retort, but no words emerged. Indeed, they lacked an invitation, yet they still dared to act presumptuously. Who could possibly endure such behavior? Unfortunately for them, they had encountered Bai Zihan!