Chapter 696: I Want to Challenge Him

Regarding the battle at the Hundred Thousand Mountains, the various powers of Zhongzhou had differing attitudes, but it cannot be denied that after this battle, the Dao Yi Sect had truly entered the eyes of Zhongzhou's various powers.

Besides the Three Holy Lands, other major powers no longer dared to slight the Dao Yi Sect in the slightest.

After all, they now have a Great Emperor presiding over them.

Of course, many still await to see how the Qingtian Holy Land will respond after this defeat.

Discussion of this battle shows no sign of stopping, yet the Dao Yi Sect members seem to pay no attention to it at all.

After leaving the Hundred Thousand Mountains, Ye Zhangqing received an invitation from the Spirit Chef Alliance, and the group headed straight for the Food City where the alliance is located.

Named after food, Food City is the foundation of the Spirit Chef Alliance.

To build such a great city, the Spirit Chef Alliance expended countless efforts and passed through many generations, thereby making Food City one of the renowned major cities of the Zhongzhou Human Race.

Together with the Pill Master Alliance's Medicine City, the Weapon Refiner Alliance's Weapon City, and the Talisman Master Alliance's Seal City, it is counted as one of the Four Cities of Zhongzhou.

The Spirit Chef Alliance's invitation to Ye Zhangqing this time mainly concerns the Exotic Fire.

As for the Exotic Fire, Ye Zhangqing is naturally very interested, so he did not refuse.

Along the way, they encountered no further trouble; the Qingtian Holy Land showed no reaction for the time being, and other powers dared not provoke the Dao Yi Sect.

The only one feeling annoyed was Mu Feiyu.

That crazy woman, upon learning that the Dao Yi Sect had defeated the Qingtian Holy Land, pushed her engagement with Yu Mo to the extreme.

Now, while not everyone in Zhongzhou knows, among ten cultivators at least seven are aware that Yu Mo and Mu Feiyu have feelings for each other.

Upon this, Yu Mo was so angry her teeth itched; what exactly does that crazy woman want to do?

"I say you might as well just make a trip to the Heavenly Feather Dynasty; after all, you've broken through to the Emperor Realm, and no one there can stop you."

Having just passed through a Teleportation Array, upon hearing someone discuss her and Mu Feiyu along the way, Yu Mo gritted her teeth in anger.

Seeing his appearance, Yuan Cang beside him laughed and said.

Hearing this, Yu Mo hesitated not at all and immediately replied in an unfriendly tone.

"I won't go, not even if you beat me to death."

Even if he broke through to the Emperor Realm, he had never thought of going to the Heavenly Feather Dynasty; that crazy woman has many tricks, who knows what other moves she might have.

In any case, she never gained any advantage from that woman, so since she can't afford to provoke her, she can only avoid her.

"Everyone, the Teleportation Array is ready."

In dealing with the Dao Yi Sect, the various powers are now very courteous, much like how they treat holy lands.

Traveling by Teleportation Array all the way, they were also treated very comfortably.

Moreover, upon hearing they are Dao Yi Sect members, the surrounding cultivators cannot help but curiously glance at them a few times.

It can be said that now, wherever the Dao Yi Sect members go, they attract attention.

This is hardly a bad thing, nor is it necessarily a good thing.

Being able to enter the sight of Zhongzhou's various powers is beneficial for the Dao Yi Sect's settlement in Zhongzhou, but at the same time everyone understands the principle that outstanding timber invites wind to destroy it.

Therefore, along the way, they also avoided trouble and kept a low profile.

Having smoothly arrived at Food City, upon exiting the Teleportation Array, the three Alliance Masters of the Spirit Chef Alliance, together with numerous alliance stewards, had already been waiting here.

Upon seeing the Dao Yi Sect members, the three Alliance Masters stepped forward respectfully to offer their greetings.

"Greetings, Senior."

Yu Mo had already broken through to the Emperor Realm, so her status was naturally different from before; the Alliance Masters' attitude became even more respectful, even referring to themselves as juniors.

Hearing this, Yu Mo smiled and nodded; afterward, the three also greeted Ye Zhangqing, Qi Xiong, and the others one by one.

"Young Friend Ye, all Spirit Chefs of the alliance ranked seventh rank and above, except those occupied with important matters, have already been waiting."

Regarding Ye Zhangqing joining the Spirit Chef Alliance, the three Alliance Masters naturally place great importance on it.

For this, they also summoned all Spirit Chefs of the alliance ranked seventh rank and above to Food City, to demonstrate their regard for Ye Zhangqing.

"Alliance Masters, you have worked hard."

"What's the matter? Since Young Friend Ye is willing to join our Spirit Chef Alliance, we naturally need to get acquainted; today we'll rest a bit, and tomorrow we will arrange for Young Friend Ye to fuse with the Exotic Fire."

"Thank you, Alliance Master."

Under the guidance of the three Alliance Masters of the Spirit Chef Alliance, the Dao Yi Sect members proceeded directly to the alliance.

This Food City occupies a vast area, and with its bustling crowds, many cultivators travel from afar to come here each day.

Within Food City, one can practically say that all the delicacies of the Haotu World are available to eat.

If it exists in this world, Food City has it for sale.

Countless Spirit Chefs gather here; even late at night the streets are bustling, and the whole city is filled with the aroma of cooking fires.

And wherever the Dao Yi Sect passed, they naturally attracted considerable attention as well.

"These are the Dao Yi Sect people?"

"Probably so; I heard it seems that an Elder of the Dao Yi Sect has joined the Spirit Chef Alliance."

"No need for you to say it; the news has long spread that the Spirit Chef Alliance and the Dao Yi Sect have formed an alliance."

"Really allied? Isn't the Spirit Chef Alliance afraid of retaliation from the Qingtian Holy Land?"

"This is also unavoidable; the Spirit Chef Alliance is indeed in an awkward position."

"Indeed."

As for the Dao Yi Sect, people curiously discuss it, but Ye Zhangqing and the others also pay no heed.

Soon they arrived at the alliance's location, where the three Alliance Masters personally invited everyone to enter.

A manor occupying a huge area, almost taking up one-third of Food City's total area.

The environment is beautiful, and the decorations inside the manor are exquisitely tasteful; many costly ornaments, and even numerous spiritual fruits, can be seen everywhere.

It may not be as rich as the Pill Master Alliance's overflowing wealth, but it is certainly not poor either, so the Spirit Chef Alliance need not be stingy about these things.

Just as they were planning to arrange for Ye Zhangqing to meet the alliance's Spirit Chefs, upon arriving outside the main hall they unexpectedly encountered a young man walking toward them.

The youth looked about the same age as Ye Zhangqing, but his eyes were filled with hostility.

As soon as he appeared, his gaze locked onto Ye Zhangqing, and he then spoke in a low voice.

"Are you Ye Zhangqing?"

"Who are you?"

"I want to challenge you."

The youth spoke bluntly; upon hearing this, the three alliance leaders immediately felt a headache.

The matter of Ye Zhangqing had already spread far and wide within the Spirit Chef Alliance, but not everyone bought into it.

Even a considerable portion of people remained skeptical, believing that a saint‑grade spirit chef was simply too exaggerated.

The reason youths like him express such direct dissatisfaction ultimately lies in the Scarlet Yang Heavenly Flame.

As a Heavenly Pride of the Spirit Chef Alliance, he had already reached eighth‑grade spirit chef at a young age, so he naturally coveted the Scarlet Yang Heavenly Flame intensely—and it wasn't just him; the other Heavenly Prides felt the same.

Who would have thought that Ye Zhangqing would get there first, so the youth's feelings are understandable.