Fane nodded, "Even if you insist that it's all true, you still can't explain the most important thing. If the black-clothed man is so capable, why isn't he moving alone?"Can't he just kill me himself? Why would he need to work together with Michael? This makes no sense!"Elder Baggin nodded at Fane's words as he stood up from his chair, "Fane is right. If this black-clothed man is so capable, he wouldn't need to waste so much of his effort, even risking being found out. Why would he leave the corpse on a trail that alchemists would definitely pass? It's as if he wanted someone to find it!"Elder Rick frowned after he heard that, turning around to look for everyone, "This is a problem I still haven't figured out to this day, but from the leads, Harold seems to be speaking the truth."He was being threatened. He might be in the wrong here as well, but his crimes aren't so bad that he needs to die. He should just be punished a little…"Fane laughed coldly, "None of these clues can p
He used that fabricated person to clear his own name and prove to everyone that he was a victim as well. He had done all of that out of desperation. Fane could not help but turn to look at Harold.At that moment, Harold seemed much calmer as he matched Fane's gaze in an uncaring manner. It was as if he wanted to say that, no matter what Fane said that day, they would be spared punishment.It was because they had the support of Elder Rick. Rudy looked at Fane nervously. At that moment, Rudy felt like he was going to be angered to death.The two of them were too despicable. They had twisted the truth so much that it was not believable anymore. It caused Rudy to feel like spitting blood.That feeling tormented Rudy. It was as if someone was accusing him of something he did not do, but he was unable to defend himself.Rudy looked up at Fane. He had even made the determination that even if the situation was being turned around like that by Elder Rick, he would absolutely stand up and e
"Elder Rick, you really are the most silver-tongued person I've ever met. You're really capable of twisting the truth as well. Since you all want to know the truth, then let me tell you the truth. The so-called black-clothed man doesn't exist at all, I was the one who killed Michael!"The moment he said that everyone present was stunned. Even the three who were kneeling down on the floor looked up at Fane at the same time. Everyone had looks of shock and doubt in their eyes.They were shocked that Fane said he had killed Michael while they doubted the truth of Fane's words. Fane did not care how they were looking at him.He walked forward and stopped in front of Harold before he suddenly laughed coldly, "Did you think that these lies you made up would be able to clear your name even though they had some holes in them?"Harold frowned as he shouted, "What kind of nonsense are you spouting? I've never planned on clearing my name! Everything I did was because I was forced."If the bl
Harold, already crumbling in chaos at that moment, frantically tried to find an excuse for himself, but Elder Baggin had interjected him with a deep frown and a sharp stare. "Shut up right now! Since Fane is this strong, then all questions have been answered. There's no black-clothed man, and you were threatened at all. If Fane hadn't surprised us with his strength, your plan would've gone perfectly."Fane would've died on Holy Cloud Mountain, and you'd rid yourself of a source of hatred. Since you weren't by Fane's side at the time, the higher-ups wouldn't be suspicious of you at all!"It's just your poor luck that the assassin you sent was no match for Fane, and your plan failed horrendously. Fane, did you deliberately place the corpse where people would pass by?"Fane nodded. "If I had just spoken the truth, no one would have believed me. It was better if I put the corpse in front of everyone and had Elder Eliot investigate."I was sure that Harold thought his plan was flawless,
After both Harold and Johnson were dragged away, Elder Baggin looked at Fane with a genial expression. He saw and admitted to himself how memorable of a person Fane was; he was no doubt impressive in every aspect.Elder Baggin had wanted to say a few more words but stopped himself after thinking about it. After all, they had just sentenced people to a crime.He coughed lightly before addressing Fane, "You can head back for now. The matter has already been investigated. As for what punishment Harold and Johnson will get…"You don't have to worry about it; they'll get what they deserve. I'll have the punishment we decide on passed on to you via your runner disciple. You can go back now."Fane nodded, not adding anything else to the conversation as he left the Elder Hall with Rudy in tow. The two of them went very quickly but slowed down in the middle, mainly because Rudy felt erratic.Fane, on the other hand, was rather calm and maintained a very casual expression the whole time."
Fane turned to look at Rudy with a calm expression. "You're seeing things too lightly. How could expelling Harold and Johnson be a punishment? Think about what they did."Even if Harold is talented, geniuses are the one thing Phoenix Valley doesn't need. A genius that hasn't done anything wrong will naturally benefit Phoenix Valley greatly after they're cultivated, but a genius that has done much wrong is a tumor that needs to be removed."Rudy earnestly listened to Fane's words.True, Harold had tried to use an assassin to kill another alchemist in Phoenix Valley due to his jealousy, and he had even bribed a deacon of Phoenix Valley. He had basically ignored all of Phoenix Valley's regulations.In truth, Fane being dead or alive was not that important to Phoenix Valley. However, Harold's actions were what broke through the bottom line.If Phoenix Valley allowed that behavior, worse things would happen in the future. When Rudy thought of that, he could not help but say, "Those two
Rudy had a long face when he heard Fane's words. "Fane, can't you just take a break? You're already so talented, but you insist on being so hardworking still. Me? I'm like a pile of poo on the roadside!"Fane raised an eyebrow helplessly. "That's why you should come with me. It's pointless to stay here and whine about everything the whole day. Your talents are already lacking in the first palace, and if you don't start working hard and end up with a zero again in the next test, Elder Eliot may very well expel you!"Rudy, however, nodded gleefully at that. "I wish he would! I can't stand staying here anymore. So many things have been happening lately, and it feels like I'm constantly living in fear. I'll start praying if I don't leave this place soon!"Fane rolled his eyes and ignored Rudy.The Hall of Wishes still looked the same as usual. However, for some reason, there seemed to be a lot fewer alchemists than usual that day. Fane noticed it and thought about it for a moment befor
The last time, Fane had only managed to condense 2000 pill runes. After half a month of training, Fane was able to form 4500 pill runes, more than double of what he had last time.Others would no doubt think that he was lying if they found out how fast he was improving. After all, no one could achieve that at such speed.Normally, one would first need to completely memorize a pill rune in their mind before they could condense it. After that, they would have to start practicing condensing the rune, stroke by stroke. Normally, even one pill rune would take a long time.It took constant trial and error, learning from one's mistakes before committing the runes to memory…but Fane did not need that at all. He did not need to memorize any of the runes.All of those memories were already integrated into his head. All Fane needed was to synchronize his memories with his body. His rate of improvement was drastically higher than anyone else!After understanding his limits, Fane had accomplis
There was a heavy rumbling as the door slowly opened. A boundless sense of energy seemed to come from it.A few of them looked inside. Other than the green light, they could see nothing. The light completely obscured their sight. If they wanted to look inside, they would have to step in themselves.On the way there, Fane had already talked to Lourain about it. Lourain wanted to see what the legendary Valley of Enlightenment was like. That was why Fane asked for two spots.The three of them exchanged looks with each other, and they did not hesitate to step forward together, entering the door.The power of distorting space suddenly pulled the three of them in. The space around them started to spin rapidly. They did not know how much time passed, but it felt like a whole century before the space slowed down in front of them. Then, the sense of weightlessness disappeared as their feet landed on solid ground.The three of them had not been sent to different locations and arrived at the
Zayne scoffed, "Alright then, how do you want to work together?"He wanted to see what Fane was trying to do.Fane did not waste any time, "Both of us have all three keys, and we can open the door. Ten people can enter the door anyway. I just need two of those spots.Zayne looked at Fane meaningfully, "You sure know quite a bit."Fane even knew that only ten people would be allowed through. He seemed to have done his homework.Zayne took out his purple key from his storage ring. At that moment, all three keys were there. As long as all the keys were placed together, the gateway to the Valley of Enlightenment would open."If you only need two spots, then I don't mind working with you," Zayne looked at Fane meaningfully, but he quickly added, "However, make sure you don't cause any trouble during the important moments."Fane smiled before he said, "I've always been someone who keeps to my word. I'm more worried that you'll cause me trouble instead. There are many geniuses in the V
The two of them knew what that meant. Their eyes met, and worry was evident in their eyes."Is it Fane again?" Zayne said with a frown. At that moment, the first name that popped up in his head was Fane.Only Fane would truly be a big problem for them. Seymour's expression turned sour. He suddenly felt like Fane seemed to be his Achilles heel. Fane could pop out at any time and put him in a difficult spot."That's right! It's me!" At that moment, a voice was heard from afar. The two of them looked in the direction of the voice and saw five figures appearing in the air.This time, Fane did not have a disguise on. He was facing everyone with his real face."It really is you!" Zayne's face completely soured at that moment. Even if they were meeting for the first time, he was already incredibly sensitive to Fane's name.Nothing good ever happened when Fane was mentioned and Fane had actually appeared in front of him."How dare you!" Seymour shouted angrily!He walked forward to sta
When Shin and the others saw that, they were speechless. That person who had looked down on them was completely bound and on the ground at that moment. He looked pathetic.Fane quickly walked toward Warren, reaching out to pull off the mask to reveal his face.Fane controlled his energy, reducing the destructive power in Warren's soul. After the pain diminished, Warren slowly woke up.He looked up and saw the one person he never wanted to see in his life. He lost his voice as he said, "Fane?! It's you!" He almost bit his tongue as he spoke.Fane smiled and nodded slightly, "Yes. It’s me.""No wonder, so it's you! Where's Presti then?" Warren looked up and said.Fane raised an eyebrow and shot an incredulous look at Warren. Warren immediately understood what happened, and his whole face turned pale, "He's dead!"Fane nodded. There was nothing much to hide. Warren gulped, suddenly feeling like his thoughts from earlier were an absolute joke at that moment. He had even been think
After seeing that, there was a surprised look on Warren's face. However, he quickly pushed back that surprise. Even if that man was skilled, he would just be an above-average warrior. Above-average warriors were like paper to him!"Brat, it looks like you have some skill. However, that means nothing in front of me. I'll show you right now what a warrior at the peak is!"Right after he said that, he circulated his true energy around his feet. Red energy started to frantically blow away the dust on the ground. He lunged into the air incredibly fast.Fane raised an eyebrow before he started to form seals with his hands. Countless seals danced around in the air, and a chain appeared.That chain looked like a black dragon as it danced in the air.Warren scoffed in disdain. It was just a petty trick from an above-average warrior in his eyes. That chain would shatter in just one blow.He did not even bother thinking about it as he raised the sword in his hand. A silver ray of light quic
He leaped forward and landed in front of those four. Fane had already noticed Warren a while ago, but Fane relaxed when he saw Warren was alone. If it was just one person, then there was nothing to worry about!"Presti really is a piece of trash. He couldn't even get you!" Warren said with a sneer.Shin clutched his chest and turned to look at Cavill next to him. Cavill nodded slightly and did not say anything. The two of them shut their mouths at the same time as they looked in Fane's direction.Warren immediately felt something was wrong. He turned to look at Fane and saw that Fane was still completely calm as if nothing had happened."Brat, it looks like you're no ordinary person!" Warren said with a sneer.Fane turned to look at him before saying calmly, "Are you here to kill us?"Warren laughed out loud, and his eyes were full of mockery, "What do you think I'm doing here? Do I look like I'm here to chat?"Fane laughed. He could not believe another one turned up so soon aft
When Warren heard that, he felt incredibly exasperated. He mumbled, "It's just Shin, how could there be any trouble? Even if he has some fellow disciples with him, Presti is more than enough. They're all trash anyway."Zayne frowned, and he unleashed an incredibly strong aura that forced Warren to take a step back, "Shut up! Do you think we can afford to be careless right now? We're at the cusp of accomplishing everything right now. We have to be extremely careful. What kind of attitude is this?"Warren immediately shut up and did not dare to say anything. Zayne coldly looked at Warren, and deeply felt like Warren was not someone who could accomplish much. If it was not for the fact that he was useful, Zayne would not even bother bringing Warren through the door with him.Seymour turned to look into the distance. Gray mist filled up the skies, and no one could see the end of the horizon.There was nothing in the skies, and Seymour suddenly started to feel some worry. He was not clo
In front of an ancient stone door, two men were standing there, while another was sitting down and resting.The men who were standing had very stiff expressions on their faces. The two of them looked at each other with animosity in their eyes. It was obvious they were not friendly with each other. The man who was sitting down had his eyes shut and completely ignored the other two."Seymour! You're just the same as Desmond. You can't even get something so simple done. Desmond lost his life. I think you're about to follow suit!" Warren sneered as he mocked.Seymour's expression was dark, and he shot right back, "Warren, stop with those disgusting words of yours! Don't think I don't know what you're trying to do. You're just trying to push me down and take all the credit for yourself!"Stop joking around! You aren't smart enough to steal my credit! Even though Desmond is already dead, he still did the best he could. He was just tricked by Fane. If it was you, you wouldn't even have
Fane frowned. After he reached out to grab Presti's neck, Presti's life ended with a crack.Shin's eyes widened as he looked at Fane with fear. His savior could very well kill him!Cavill started to panic as well. He looked at Fane with alarm. Even though he was thankful that Fane saved the two of them just now, he had no way to tell what Fane would do after this. Fane slowly walked in front of them, and he did not show much emotion on his face.Cavill said in a dry voice, "Fane, you…?"Fane shook his head, "Don't panic. I won't kill you. Let's work together. It's not like only one person will be able to enter after the door opens."Shin looked at Fane with an incredibly inquisitive look. He thought about it before he said, "I… I don't want to work together. I'll give you the key as thanks for saving me. That Valley of Enlightenment doesn't sound like a good place at all. If I enter, I don't even know if I'll be able to survive."As he spoke, Shin had a bitter look on his face.