Not just Chen Nan!
Everyone else wore looks of disbelief!
Chen Nan had clearly refused to control the formation disk, so why would the boss still hand it over to him?
Gui Ye saw the confusion in everyone's hearts and explained, "The formation disk concerns the life and death of our brothers, and it requires someone with a steady mind to control it!"
"In my opinion, Brother Chen is just right for the job!"
"Big Brother, his cultivation is only at the fifth level of Foundation Establishment. Can he control the formation disk?" A middle-aged man clearly did not support Chen Nan controlling the formation disk.
"Furthermore, entrusting our lives and fortunes to him, isn't that too rash?"
"Are you questioning my judgment of people?" A hint of anger flashed in Gui Ye's eyes!
As soon as he said this!
The scene instantly fell silent!
Many people dared not to contradict him!
Gui Ye said in a low voice, "I previously fought with Ao Wuchang, and my Golden Core was injured, developing cracks. It was Brother Chen who helped me refine a spiritual elixir, and only then did I recover."
"Can such a debt of gratitude not be trusted?"
Everyone was greatly surprised!
They had absolutely no idea that Gui Ye's Golden Core had been injured!
"As for strength... I seem to have told you all that you cannot judge a person's strength by their realm!" Gui Ye chuckled, "I can be sure that Brother Chen's mental power is no less than yours, Yuan Ying."
The middle-aged man named Yuan Ying revealed a disdainful smile, "Big Brother, I possess the mid-stage cultivation of the eighth level of Foundation Establishment. In terms of strength, I am second only to the second-in-command."
"Although Brother Chen is a master alchemist, I'm afraid he cannot be compared to me!"
Gui Ye said, "If that's the case, how about you two have a competition?"
Yuan Ying's eyes blazed with enthusiasm, "How shall we compete?"
Gui Ye spread his hands, and a spirit stone about the size of a ping pong ball floated in his palm. He said, "You two will use your mental power to seize this spirit stone. Whoever wins will get to keep the spirit stone!"
Yuan Ying exclaimed excitedly, "We absolutely must compete!"
"Big Brother, I want to compete too!"
"Can I participate?"
"I want to try as well!"
Many people became restless!
Spirit stones were extremely rare, and even they did not possess any!
Gui Ye looked at Chen Nan and said with a smile, "Brother Chen, what are your thoughts?"
"I can."
Chen Nan did not want to hide his abilities any longer. After all, Gui Ye had already set up a stage for him, and he had to perform well!
This was, after all, a rare opportunity!
Gui Ye then looked at the others, "You can all participate. Consider it as adding some fun to today's banquet!"
As soon as the words fell!
A middle-aged man was the first to release his mental power, attempting to seize the spirit stone!
The others were not to be outdone, and their mental powers surged out!
Those at the Foundation Establishment stage possessed the ability to manipulate objects from a distance. Although they couldn't move heavy objects, a spirit stone was not a problem!
Streams of terrifying mental power collided and tore at each other in the air!
This caused the void to tremble, giving the impression that it could be annihilated at any moment!
However, with Gui Ye, a Golden Core realm expert, present, he was able to stabilize the situation!
"Brother Chen, if you don't make a move soon, this spirit stone will be snatched away by someone else!" Bao Zhen said with a look of anxiety!
Chen Nan's eyes focused, and surging mental power roared in his mind!
It was like a long sword being unsheathed!
Incredibly powerful!
In an instant, his mental power enveloped the spirit stone, and to everyone's shocked gaze, it flew to Chen Nan's front!
"Holy crap!"
"What's going on?"
"How can this guy's mental power be so terrifying?"
"Is he a devil?"
At this moment!
Everyone looked at Chen Nan with fear in their eyes!
A junior at the fifth level of Foundation Establishment, in front of a group of experts at the seventh or even eighth level of Foundation Establishment, had actually snatched away the spirit stone?
Even witnessing it with their own eyes, they found it hard to accept!
Gui Ye burst into laughter, "Do you really think alchemists only know how to play with fire? If you think so, then you are greatly mistaken. Every alchemist's mental power is different from ordinary people!"
"Although Brother Chen is only at the fifth level of Foundation Establishment, he can refine third-grade pills. You can imagine how strong his mental power is!"
"Among the many Foundation Establishment experts present, only Yan Xiong can suppress him!"
"Everyone else is a mere child in front of him!"
Yuan Ying cupped his hands, "Brother Chen, I am completely convinced by you, brother. I have no objections to you controlling the formation disk!"
"I have no objections either!"
"The second-in-command is about to go into seclusion to attempt to reach the Quasi-Core stage. Even if we talk about seniority, Brother Chen should be the one controlling the formation disk!"
In an instant, the experts who had been obstructing Chen Nan began to speak up!
Although they did not want Chen Nan to control the formation disk, the situation was now settled. It was better to go with the flow!
After all, this person was an alchemist!
If they could befriend him, there would certainly be no shortage of benefits!
"Second brother, hand the formation disk to Brother Chen!" Gui Ye commanded!
"Yes!"
Yan Xiong took out a formation disk made of black wood in the shape of a Bagua, and explained, "This formation is called the Inverted Five Elements Formation, a high-level Five Elements formation."
"For safety's sake, I will continue to control the formation disk!"
"Until you drive out all of my mental power!"
"This will also prevent the formation from pausing, allowing someone to take advantage of the situation!"
"Indeed, with your mental power, three days should be enough to control the formation disk!"
Chen Nan said, "I will do as the second-in-command says!"
"Don't call me second-in-command, call me second brother. From now on, you are the third-in-command of Wuyang City!" Gui Ye laughed heartily, "With you, a third-grade alchemist, here, our Wuyang City's strength will surely advance by leaps and bounds!"
"To use your modern terminology, the future is promising!"
"Come, come, let's drink!"
The atmosphere was harmonious, filled with laughter!
But at the headquarters of the Guardians, the atmosphere was oppressive!
Before a round table sat five elders in silence!
Their hair and beards were white, their faces were wrinkled, and they had all entered their twilight years!
One of the slightly younger elders said, "Li Mu, is there still no news from Wuyang City?"
"Reporting to Fifth Master, no news has been received!" Li Mu's expression was grave. As of today, Chen Nan had been in Wuyang City for more than twenty days. Each day felt like an eternity, filled with torment!
Fifth Master sighed, "Chen Nan's strength is indeed not weak, but he is too weak against a Quasi-Core realm expert. Given that so much time has passed without any news, it is likely that he has met with misfortune!"
"Fifth Master, I believe in Chen Nan!" Li Mu said, "Chen Nan's strength may not be comparable to that Gui Ye, but it will not be too far off. Moreover, that fellow has many tricks up his sleeve. Even if a fierce battle did occur with Gui Ye, our people would have sensed it!"
"However, Wuyang City has been very peaceful all these days! No signs of powerful combat have been detected!"
A gray-robed elder clenched his fists, his voice hoarse, "Three days. I will give Chen Nan three more days. If not, I will personally order the activation of the nuclear weapon and the destruction of Wuyang City!"
Li Mu's scalp tingled. He looked at the elder in disbelief, "Third Master, those enemies deserve to die. But Wuyang City has millions of civilians. Do you truly intend to do that? What is the difference between you doing this and those demons?!"