Chapter 1359: Chapter 1359: Bluffing
“Respected Danhun, I have heard of your great reputation. You are at the God-tier Realm while I’m only at the Celestial Immortal Grade. I would not dare to lie.”
Feng Wuchen spoke with complete sincerity, showing no signs of deceit.
While speaking, Feng Wuchen activated his soul power and chuckled softly, “Look, I’m just at the Celestial Immortal Grade, it’s utterly impossible for me to perform One-Thought Pill Concoction. I’ve only read about it in ancient texts as a legendary divine skill. Not to mention that it’s impossible for someone at the Celestial Immortal Grade to comprehend, even for someone of your stature, Danhun, it might not be achievable, right?”
Upon hearing this, Dan Yuzi frowned deeply, thinking to himself, “The ability of One-Thought Pill Concoction is indeed something that only those at the God-tier Realm might have a chance to comprehend. He really is at the Celestial Immortal Grade. Is this kid speaking the truth or not?”
Dan Yuzi couldn’t tell whether Feng Wuchen was lying, leaving him half-suspecting, half-believing.
“Indeed, only those at the God-tier Realm might have the opportunity to comprehend it, and it’s considered legendary.” Dan Yuzi nodded, “But the divine skill of One-Thought Pill Concoction you’ve demonstrated has spread throughout the Ling Realm. Did you deceive everyone? You aren’t trying to fool this old man, are you?”
Feng Wuchen quickly waved his hands, “No, no, I wouldn’t dare to deceive you, revered Danhun. What I said is the truth. Have you ever seen one at the Celestial Immortal Grade able to do a One-Thought Pill Concoction?”
“I haven’t seen that indeed,” Dan Yuzi shook his head slightly. He hadn’t seen it, nor even heard of it.
“See? I totally can’t perform it, I just used a bit of trickery for fame and fortune.” Feng Wuchen smiled lightly, maintaining a solemn demeanor while lying.
“Deceiving the whole Ling Realm is one thing, but it’s impossible to fool my junior disciple. This kid must be trying to trick me.” Dan Yuzi thought internally, appearing not completely convinced of Feng Wuchen’s words.
Thinking of this, Dan Yuzi smiled lightly, “Palace Master Feng, why not demonstrate to this old man? Show how you fooled so many people.”
“Sure! But please, revered Danhun, don’t mock me afterward.” Feng Wuchen agreed without hesitation.
“Does the master truly not possess the One-Thought Pill Concoction skill?”
“Are the One-Thought Pill Concoction and the Thought-Forming Instrumentation fake as well? That’s impossible, if they were fake, how could the master have prepared those terrifying inscriptions in advance?”
“No way?”
Seeing Feng Wuchen agree so readily and speak earnestly, the Eighteen Heavenly Emperors began to doubt.
Feng Wuchen’s lying skills were quite professional, even Jueqing was convinced.
Feng Wuchen waved his hand, and an Immortal Artifact Alchemy Furnace appeared out of nowhere.
“Boom!”
With a thought, Wu Fire was activated. With a flick of his finger, Wu Fire was projected into the pill furnace, with Feng Wuchen lastly channeling soul power into it.
“Black flame?” Dan Yuzi’s weathered face changed, his eyes nearly popping out. He feared internally, “What kind of flame is this? It’s emitting cold energy? Isn’t this old man seeing wrong? The flame’s aura is a hundred times more terrifying than Nine Smouldering True Flame!”
Wu Fire exuded an overwhelmingly violent aura, causing Dan Yuzi immense trepidation.
“What a terrifying flame!” The Eighteen Heavenly Emperors were also shocked by the awe-inspiring aura.
“Respected Danhun, I will now concoct a Celestial Immortal Grade elixir.” Feng Wuchen smiled lightly as he began extracting herbs in front of Dan Yuzi.
Using the most common alchemy method, herbs were placed into the pill furnace one by one in order and burned.
Feng Wuchen intentionally slowed his alchemy speed, taking nearly an hour to complete it.
“Respected Danhun, this is the Celestial Immortal Grade elixir I prepared in advance.” Feng Wuchen handed the elixir to Dan Yuzi for inspection.
Dan Yuzi nodded, indicating there was no issue.
“Now then, revered Danhun, watch closely.” Feng Wuchen laughed, enveloping the elixir completely with soul power, masking all its aura.
Feng Wuchen clawed his palm, igniting the black flame. Then with a gesture, the prepared herbs flew to his palm. He turned his palm, burning the herbs into ashes, then revealed his palm again, showing an elixir.
“One-Thought Pill Concoction,” Feng Wuchen smiled lightly.
“This…” Dan Yuzi was dumbfounded, his expression frozen.
“Impossible? This…this too works?” The Eighteen Heavenly Emperors widened their eyes in disbelief.
Seeing Dan Yuzi, who was left speechless, Feng Wuchen smiled lightly, “Respected Danhun, this is my trick for deception. With your advanced realm, you should be able to notice the faint changes in soul power, but if not observed carefully, even you might not detect it.”
“No aura from the herbs at all.” Dan Yuzi muttered, stunned.
“Who would care about such details when One-Thought Pill Concoction is completed instantly?” Feng Wuchen laughed.
After a pause, Feng Wuchen added, “Respected Danhun can also try this trick. With your God-tier Realm, One-Thought Pill Concoction will surely astonish the entire Heavenly Realm.”
“…” Dan Yuzi’s hopes had plummeted to the deepest level.
“Palace Master, so are Thought-Forming Instrumentation and One-Thought Pattern Formation fake too?” an Emperor quickly asked.
“Indeed, otherwise how could I have stunned the Artificer Guild and Inscription Master Guild?” Feng Wuchen nodded.
“Oh my, Palace Master possesses such powerful skills that even the alchemists didn’t notice. How could we?” Another Emperor exclaimed in awe.
“How can I deceive if it could be seen?” Feng Wuchen retorted.
Turning his gaze to Dan Yuzi, Feng Wuchen continued, “Revered Danhun, no need to doubt now, right? But please, do not reveal this to anyone, or I may face misfortune.”
“If not carefully observed, indeed it wouldn’t be noticed. My junior disciple was too careless to have been deceived by this brat.” Dan Yuzi thought angrily.
Yet Feng Wuchen, at such a young age, had reached the Celestial Immortal Grade, a level Dan Yuzi truly admired.
Dan Yuzi had initially been cheerful, but after witnessing Feng Wuchen’s One-Thought Pill Concoction firsthand, he was almost driven mad with anger!
“Palace Master Feng’s trick of One-Thought Pill Concoction is indeed astounding, I almost fell for it.” Dan Yuzi forced a smile, suppressing his anger as he nodded.
“As long as you don’t reveal it, revered Danhun, I’ll be immensely grateful.” Feng Wuchen quickly said.
“Rest assured, Palace Master Feng, I shall not speak a word. Well, I have other matters to attend to, I’ll take my leave.” Dan Yuzi smiled lightly, reluctantly staying another moment at the Dragon God Palace.
“Revered Danhun, no worries, farewell.” Feng Wuchen said with a polite smile.
Dan Yuzi quickly exited the hall and left, his face sullen.
Knowing Dan Yuzi had departed the Dragon God Palace, Feng Wuchen mischievously smiled, “You old rascal, learn my One-Thought Pill Concoction and remember to deceive others, or my teaching would be in vain.”
“Master, your trick of One-Thought Pill Concoction is unbelievably convincing!” An Emperor exclaimed, giving a thumbs-up to Feng Wuchen.
“Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!” The Eighteen Heavenly Emperors praised unanimously.
“I tricked him; this old rascal’s strength is formidable, let’s not provoke him for now.” Feng Wuchen sneered.
Dan Yuzi was completely duped by Feng Wuchen from start to finish, remaining clueless about what transpired.