Chapter 468: One Year Later, the Grand Pill Tower Gathering!
The Pill Gathering aside from the Ancient Eight Clans, it was the most prestigious event in the alchemy world on the Dou Qi Continent.
For countless alchemists, their lifelong goal was to stand out in this grand event. But how many could truly achieve that?
Once upon a time, Yao Chen better known as Yao Zun Zhe had been expelled from the Ancient Eight Clans. It was only after he competed in the Pill Gathering and emerged as the champion that his name shook the entire continent. From then on, the name "Yao Zun Zhe" carried unparalleled prestige.
Every alchemist who qualified to participate in the Pill Gathering was among the most elite of the Dou Qi Continent.
To enter this competition meant earning the right to compete against the greatest talents of the era an acknowledgment of an alchemist's strength.
Any alchemist who could make it to the Pill Gathering would secure a place of influence in the Dou Qi Continent.
And those who ranked among the top… would become legends.
Ten thousand cauldrons shall rise who will stand above all?
This was a grand occasion, one that ignited excitement throughout the world.
And just like that, time flew by. A full year had passed.
Now, the Dou Qi Continent stood on the eve of its greatest alchemy event the Pill Gathering, hosted in the very heart of Central Plains… Dan Territory!
The sheer significance of this name alone was a testament to the power of Pill Tower, which dominated an entire region a feat few other factions could achieve.
Alchemists naturally held great status, and Pill Tower's Three Giants commanded respect across the continent.
In fact, to say that these three individuals could mobilize half of the continent's power would be an understatement. Their true influence stretched even further.
Even the likes of Heavenly Nether Sect, Flower Sect, Ice River Valley, and Blazing Flame Valley had to pay due respect to Pill Tower, for they all depended on alchemy pills for their cultivation.
After all, Seventh Tier Alchemists were rare, but Pill Tower possessed the largest number of them in the entire Dou Qi Continent.
Even some Dou Venerables had to rely on Pill Tower for high tier pills.
For Eighth Tier pills? The price was even greater. And few things in this world were more valuable than favors owed to Pill Tower.
Thus, Pill Tower had accumulated an unfathomable web of debts and influence.
Even Soul Hall a faction of mysterious, terrifying power hesitated to provoke them too much.
Yet, Soul Hall's resources in alchemy were even greater than those of Pill Tower.
The reason?
They had the full backing of the Soul Clan a force that harbored even more terrifying alchemists.
Thus, when it came to logistical support, Soul Hall was actually stronger than Pill Tower!
Dan Territory
This vast domain was home to eight massive space points, forming a structured outer perimeter.
At every space point, enormous floating ships continuously arrived, unloading waves of people onto the immense stone platforms below.
The spectacle was unlike anything seen elsewhere in the continent.
Above the skies, figures descended like falling grains of sand, creating a sea of people below.
The sheer magnitude of the crowd spoke volumes about the immense scale of this event.
At the heart of Dan Territory lay Holy Pill City, which was divided into an inner and outer region.
And at its very core stood the legendary Pill Tower Alchemy's Sacred Ground.
The territory controlled by Pill Tower dwarfed ordinary cities by hundreds of times.
Even the largest metropolises in the continent paled in comparison to this magnificent, otherworldly domain.
To put it in perspective, Holy Pill City was almost as vast as the entire Black Corner Region!
And that region itself was the size of several empires combined!
With over a month remaining before the start of the Pill Gathering, the city was already packed beyond belief.
This only further emphasized the unprecedented scale of this grand event.
Meanwhile, in a secluded courtyard…
A young man stood under the vast sky, gazing at the brilliant stars above.
"Pill Tower… The Three Giants… and the Three Thousand Burning Flame. It's time to take a look at this flame, which bears the mark of the Ancient Void Dragon..."
As he closed his eyes, his powerful soul force extended outward, reaching unfathomable distances.
And when he opened them once more
Before him stretched an endless, coiling dragon, its massive form dominating the horizon.
The dragon's huge eyes remained closed, and an eerie purple black flame coiled around its body.
The Three Thousand Burning Flame!
A flame birthed from the stars themselves!
"Interesting."
Suddenly
"Who dares to spy on Dan City's Star Region?!"
A fierce voice roared through the void, shaking the very fabric of space.
However, the mysterious observer merely smirked, waiting patiently for the owner of this voice to arrive.
A moment later, the voice hesitated.
"Hmm? Such an immense soul force… Could this be a… Heaven Realm Soul?"
Astonishment echoed in the voice's tone.
"Who are you?"
"I am Wu Tian, Pavilion Master of Cai Lin Pavilion."
"You?! You're the one who saved Yao Chen? Where is he now?"
Suddenly, a charming, anxious voice cut in.
Wu Tian chuckled.
"He's well. In seclusion. Once he emerges, his strength should be equal to yours, Xuan Kong Zi he will be a Half Saint."
The voice faltered.
"You… Your strength…"
"Heh… I've come here with a message."
"The Soul Hall has already set its sights on the Three Thousand Burning Flame. And so have I."
The Three Giants of Pill Tower fell silent.
"However, out of respect for Pill Tower, I will not seize it by force."
"Instead, I will enter the Pill Gathering and win it fairly."
"Wait, Wu Pavilion Master… With your strength, why would you even bother joining the competition?"
Their faces turned grim.
After all, if Wu Tian or Soul Hall truly wanted to take the flame, would Pill Tower really be able to stop them?
"Regardless, this year's Pill Gathering will be a grand event," Wu Tian continued.
"Heavenly Nether Sect and Ice River Valley will also be attending. You should prepare yourselves."
Hearing this, the Three Giants exchanged uneasy glances.
They realized that this gathering… might not just be an alchemy competition.
Rather…
It could become a battlefield.
Over the past year, Cai Lin Pavilion and the Nether Alliance had fought countless battles, but neither side had gained a clear advantage.
Meanwhile, Wu Tian had never appeared in public, leading to widespread speculation.
Then, Blazing Flame Valley shocked the world by openly declaring an alliance with Cai Lin Pavilion!
This caused seismic waves across Central Plains.
The Nether Alliance was already a monstrous force, but the combined might of Cai Lin Pavilion and Blazing Flame Valley was even more terrifying.
After all, Huo Yun of Blazing Flame Valley was a true Dou Saint!
A Two Star Dou Saint, far superior to Half Saints like Xuan Kong Zi.
For such a powerful force to ally itself with Cai Lin Pavilion only proved how unbelievably dangerous Wu Tian had become.
At this moment, the Three Giants came to a terrifying realization
This might be the last Pill Gathering in history.
With the presence of Cai Lin Pavilion, Blazing Flame Valley, Nether Alliance… and the elusive Soul Hall
Holy Pill City itself might not survive what was coming.
From within the Ye Clan's small courtyard, Wu Tian gazed up at the stars.
His target was set.
This time he would win the Pill Gathering and claim the Three Thousand Burning Flame.
(Chapter End)
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