Everyone was startled by the sudden appearance of Elder Song. Ouyang Chen's expression faltered, and he hastily retreated.
Shen Haoran, on the other hand, let out a long breath. After guessing Ouyang Chen's ploy, he had sent Long Zhen straight to the Pill Hall to fetch Elder Song. His goal today was to reclaim the alchemy supply channels around the Celestial Essence Hall, not to start a conflict with Ouyang Chen's Chen Alliance. It was a good thing Elder Song arrived in time; otherwise, a huge battle would have been unavoidable.
"Elder Song!" Shen Haoran said, cupping his fist.
Elder Song nodded at Shen Haoran, then turned to face Ouyang Chen. "Ouyang Chen," he said coldly, "your Chen Alliance lost a bet for half of your alchemy channels to the Yao Sect, and now you're going back on your word. Do you have any respect for me at all?" As he spoke, a powerful pressure from his Spiritual Thought enveloped Ouyang Chen.
