Chapter 1158: Rank Has Its Privileges
What?
Not only will we not release the person, but you also want us to give an explanation?
Liuyuan, Qing Ling, and the others were almost infuriated.
"You still want an explanation?"
"Of course!"
Venerable Jin Pi turned back to look at Celestial Venerable Bi Ying, who had been following him since the Pill True Realm.
"How dare you lay hands on Bi Ying, you are guilty of a heinous crime!"
"If you don’t provide adequate compensation, our Yidan Stream will never let this go."
"Even if we have to bring this to the Celestial Emperor, we will seek justice!"
Liuyuan and the others were almost laughed out of their anger.
"You bully Sect Leader Jiang’s people, and yet you have the face to demand compensation from us?"
"What bullshit Sect Leader Jiang?"
Jin Pi sneered with disdain.
"He’s just a Venerable, yet you treat him like a treasure. In my eyes, his status is even less than that of a lowly maid."
"What if I did mess with his people?"
Brother Cheng discreetly moved his right hand towards the hilt of his sword.
Yan Yi nearly burst out laughing.
Earlier, when Liuyuan and the other masters appeared, she had thought Jiang Cheng might really succeed in rescuing Yue Yao without resorting to violence.
To be honest, he was only a step away from success.
Who would’ve thought there would be faction disputes within the Celestial Pill Department, and that the opposing side seemed stronger?
At this point, the only way to rescue Yue Yao appeared to be by taking down Venerable Jin Pi and his group.
Kill them!
Quickly turn this place into a river of blood!
As long as Jiang Cheng initiated a massacre here, the Evil Immortal Realm basically won.
Not to mention the non-violence agreement she had with Jiang Cheng.
Simply slaying so many Seventh-grade Emperor Alchemists would ensure Brother Cheng couldn’t remain in the Celestial Palace.
In such a scenario, even if the high ranks of the Celestial Palace wanted to protect him for ten thousand years, they couldn’t withstand the overwhelming pressure, which would force the Celestial Emperor to strike!
What Jiang Cheng could do was either be executed or flee.
Either outcome meant victory for the Evil Immortal Realm.
Jiang Cheng knew very well what she was thinking.
On one side was a low-level Immortal Official Yue Yao he had never met, and on the other was the grand plan of the Celestial Palace!
The choice between the two was evident.
Any normal person would know how to choose.
Jiang Cheng made a decision that seemed natural to him, different from what others might choose, without much internal conflict.
Just as he was about to pour immortal power into his weapon and begin to communicate with the origin, a mighty figure descended from the high heavens.
"Your Yidan Stream is quite impressive!"
"Do you want to go to war with our Ancient Pill Stream?"
The brassy voice echoed in the depths of everyone’s Sea of Souls, resounding and buzzing.
None of the Emperor Alchemists present dared to show any sign of dissatisfaction.
They respectfully lowered their heads towards the imposing figure exuding tremendous pressure from the sky above.
"Greetings, Daoist Venerable!"
"Salutations to Taiheng Daoist Venerable!"
Upon hearing this legendary name, Bai Yan and Yue Zhi nearly fainted on the spot.
Seeing his arrival, Venerable Jin Pi and the others’ expressions changed, realizing things might not turn out well.
This Taiheng Daoist Venerable was a high-tier Eighth-grade Imperial Alchemist, surpassing them in realm!
Although his cultivation was at the Daoist Venerable Realm and his official rank was Second-Grade, his status in the Celestial Palace was almost on par with a Divine Monarch.
The most crucial thing was... he hailed from the Ancient Immortal Realm and was the biggest supporter of Ancient Pill Stream.
This entrance was obviously to support Ancient Pill Stream.
Jin Pi and the others couldn’t understand why such a high-ranking individual would get involved in what seemed like a trivial matter involving a mere maid; it seemed utterly ridiculous.
But Liuyuan, Qing Ling, Han Qi, and other alchemists from the Immortal Realm, were overflowing with joy as they approached.
"Haha, with your presence, everything will be settled."
"This Yidan Stream still wants to oppress us. We rely on you to hold the scene for us!"
However, the newly arrived Taiheng Daoist Venerable couldn’t care less about them.
"If it weren’t for the mention of Sect Leader Jiang, I wouldn’t have come out for such a trivial matter."
He pushed everyone aside and made his way directly to Brother Cheng.
Then, with a face full of emotion, he bowed slightly.
"Sect Leader Jiang, it’s been years. How have you been?"
Brother Cheng released his grip from his sword’s hilt and smiled slightly.
"Not too bad. It seems you’re doing well yourself, quite impressive."
Upon seeing Taiheng Daoist Venerable, he too was filled with emotion.
This person was once among the Immortal Emperors of the Immortal Realm, presiding over the Pill Rule.
At that time, he was a Ninth-grade Immortal Alchemist.
When engaging in the Barbaric Realm and the Realm of Yin, he couldn’t contribute much, merely waving flags in the back, admiring Jiang Cheng’s extraordinary prowess in battle.
Yet now, time has passed, and he has become a prominent Eighth-grade Imperial Alchemist in the Primordial Immortal Realm.
This achievement was unexpected yet seemed reasonable.
Taiheng Daoist Venerable repeatedly waved his hands, expressing humility.
"Sect Leader Jiang, don’t mock me. This little achievement is nothing before you, honestly a bit embarrassing."
Still, the hidden joy in his eyes gave away his feelings.
Praise from Sect Leader Jiang was the highest form of recognition.
Amid this long-awaited reunion, Yan Yi, Yue Zhi, and Bai Yan were left dumbstruck, utterly shocked.
What’s going on?
This Taiheng Daoist Venerable also had ties with Jiang Cheng?
And he seemed to hold him in high regard?
How could this be possible?
This person was a rare Eighth-grade Imperial Alchemist!
What exactly had he done?
Opposite them, Jin Pi and the others could only watch with disbelief, their mouths forming a permanent "O" shape.
They knew Taiheng Daoist Venerable was likely brought by Liuyuan and the others.
But in their wildest dreams, they didn’t expect this Eighth-grade Imperial Alchemist, to whom they had to bow, was not here for Liuyuan and the others, but for the very Jiang Cheng they had just dismissed.
This guy is merely a Venerable, right?
Even if Taiheng wasn’t an Imperial Alchemist, just a regular Daoist Venerable, he would still be in a different league!
The difference between the two was beyond countable levels!
The just-arrived Taiheng quickly gathered what had transpired, after all, Yue Yao’s situation wasn’t complicated.
As a Second-Grade Immortal Official, he wasted no time.
Directly presenting his Second-Grade Official Seal, he waved it towards Jin Pi and his group.
"You all are truly foolish and reckless, unaware of the consequences!"
"I order you, release the person immediately!"
An office one rank superior puts pressure on anyone.
Jin Pi and the others, who were just exuding arrogance and demanding an explanation, now drooped like frostbitten eggplants.
Though they weren’t part of Taiheng Daoist Venerable’s faction.
But being of a higher grade, he had every right to command them.
Liuyuan and others looked on, amused, at their sullen, unwilling expressions.
"What’s wrong, Jin Pi, you want to defy a Second-Grade Immortal Monarch?"
"Looks like you’re planning a rebellion!"
"Our Ancient Pill Stream intends to show you how things are done, what’s wrong with that?"
"Dare you say no?"
Jin Pi and Zhengxu from Yidan Stream gritted their teeth but ultimately bowed in acceptance.
Following this, the group formally entered the Alchemy Room.
The original master of the Alchemy Room, Celestial Venerable Bi Ying, was utterly dejected and couldn’t even muster a thought of dissatisfaction; he was terrified by the overwhelming presence.
Having several Third and Fourth-Grade Immortal Officials step in was daunting enough.
Now a Second-Grade Immortal Official had joined the fray.
The situation was escalating, showing signs of spiraling out of control.