Chapter 431: Distribution of the Boundary Breaking Pills and the Approaching Foreign Demon Army
Inside the Zhuxian City Meeting Hall
As Xiao Tiance's voice echoed in the hall, he turned his gaze toward Mo Yang, signaling him to begin the distribution of the Spirit Array Pendants.
Mo Yang bowed respectfully before organizing the process. In no time, each individual received ten Spirit Array Pendants five offensive (red) and five defensive (blue). The newly joined Earth Sovereign level experts of White Jade Pavilion were especially elated, their confidence growing as they clutched the powerful tools.
After distributing the pendants, Xiao Tiance waved his hand again, bringing out bottles of medicinal pills from his storage ring. Each person received three pills, sparking a surge of excitement and gratitude.
A Treasure to Behold
"Thank you, Celestial Lord!"
The crowd bowed in unison, their voices filled with respect.
With a wave of his hand, Xiao Tiance indicated for everyone to take their seats again. Then, he produced a delicate jade bottle from his storage ring and placed it on the table.
With a subtle movement of spiritual energy, the lid of the bottle popped open, and nine pills, each marked with nine golden lines, floated into view. A rich and intoxicating medicinal fragrance spread through the hall, leaving some individuals feeling their cultivation subtly improve just by inhaling it.
Breaking the Silence
"Celestial Lord, are those Boundary Breaking Pills?"
The usually composed Dragon Venerable suddenly stood up, his expression filled with astonishment.
Xiao Tiance smiled faintly and nodded. "Yes, these are indeed Boundary Breaking Pills."
Shock and Awe
Gasps filled the room as murmurs spread among the assembled experts:
"So these are the legendary Boundary Breaking Pills?"
"I've only heard of them before! Who would've thought I'd witness such treasures in my lifetime?"
"The Celestial Lord's abilities are truly unparalleled he's not only a Grandmaster in Spirit Arrays and Battle Arrays but also capable of refining such miraculous pills!"
An Important Decision
Raising his hand to silence the room, Xiao Tiance spoke firmly:
**"I've successfully refined nine nine pattern Boundary Breaking Pills. However, their number is limited, and their potency is such that they remain effective even for Heavenly Sovereign experts. It would be a waste to give them to those with lower cultivation.
"Thus, these nine pills will be allocated as follows: one to each of the five city lords, and the remaining four to Dragon Venerable, Jiu Yuan, Huang Min, and Mu Ling.
"In the future, I will continue refining these pills. Whoever raises their strength to peak Earth Sovereign and demonstrates merit in the upcoming war against the foreign demons will have a chance to earn one.
"Do any of you have objections?"**
Silent Approval
The room fell silent. Those who were allocated a pill expressed no complaints, while those who weren't had no reason to protest. They understood the logic giving such a precious resource to someone who couldn't fully utilize its potential would indeed be a waste.
Finally, someone spoke: "The Celestial Lord is wise. We have no objections."
A Gift of Hope
Satisfied, Xiao Tiance distributed the pills to the chosen recipients. Each recipient accepted the pill with reverence, carefully storing it.
Among the recipients:
Mo Yang, Huang You, and First Snowfall were already Heavenly Sovereigns.
Xiao Xuan, Mu Ling, and Huang Min were peak Earth Sovereigns, all showing immense potential for advancement to the Heavenly Sovereign realm.
For them, the pills weren't just a gift but a means to tip the scales in the coming battle.
A Final Encouragement
**"Everyone, rest and prepare yourselves. The foreign demon army will arrive soon.
"Remember, in White Jade Pavilion, merit is always rewarded. Whether you desire Boundary Breaking Pills, Heaven Demon Puppets, Spirit Array Pendants, or even unparalleled divine techniques, as long as you contribute, I will not hesitate to grant your wishes."**
"Yes, Celestial Lord!" the crowd chorused, their voices echoing through the hall.
A Private Moment
Once everyone had dispersed, the only two people left in the hall were Xiao Tiance and Medusa.
Medusa gently took Xiao Tiance's hand, her warm voice breaking the silence: "Husband."
Xiao Tiance squeezed her hand gently, smiling as he spoke: "Didn't I send a message asking you to stay in the capital? Why did you come here with Xuan and the others? This place will become incredibly dangerous. If we can't hold the line, everyone here could be wiped out."
Medusa's Resolve
Medusa chuckled softly before replying with unwavering determination:
**"Husband, didn't you say that the Great Thousand Palace is sending reinforcements? If that's true, then I'm not afraid.
"Besides, the place where you are is where I belong. Even if death awaits, I would rather die at your side than live without you."**
A Silent Promise
Xiao Tiance's heart filled with emotion. He knew how dangerous things would become, and yet, Medusa chose to stand by him.
With a soft sigh, he held her hands tighter and said:
**"Very well. Since you've made up your mind, I won't insist on sending you back.
"But when the foreign demon army arrives, promise me you won't rush to the front lines. I may not be able to protect you then. For my sake and for the child you're carrying you must stay safe. Promise me that."**
Medusa nodded gently, a rare trace of worry crossing her beautiful face:
"I understand, husband. I won't take unnecessary risks. But… will the coming battle truly be as dangerous as you fear?"
A Foreboding Battle
Xiao Tiance's expression grew serious. **"I fought a Demon Emperor of the Divine Flame Clan not long ago. His strength was formidable. If I hadn't broken through to the early Immortal Heavenly Sovereign realm, it wouldn't have been easy to defeat him.
"And that was only one Demon Emperor. According to my information, there are at least three more, and potentially stronger ones on the way."**
**"So, I met three more Nether Demon Emperors," Xiao Tiance explained. "From the words they spoke, it felt less like a threat and more like a deliberate warning.
"We must prepare for the worst. It's very likely that this battle will involve more than one Heavenly Demon Emperor."**
Heavenly Demon Emperors?
Medusa froze momentarily, unfamiliar with the ranks Xiao Tiance mentioned. "What exactly are these Demon Emperors?"
Xiao Tiance patiently explained: **"Heavenly Demon Emperors correspond to Saint tier Heavenly Sovereigns. Beneath them are Mystic Demon Emperors, equivalent to Immortal tier Heavenly Sovereigns. And then there are Nether Demon Emperors, aligned with Spirit tier Heavenly Sovereigns.
"However, the demon race's demonic energy pollutes the spiritual energy of our Great Thousand World, making battles against them exceptionally dangerous.
"But if the Great Thousand Palace reinforcements arrive in time, and combined with our current strength, we might not lose to the demon forces."**
Medusa's Faith
Medusa nodded as understanding dawned. She smiled softly and held his hand. "Husband, I believe you'll defeat the foreign demon army. In my heart, you've always been the strongest."
Xiao Tiance chuckled, her unwavering confidence warming his heart. "With your faith in me, I certainly won't let you down."
Allies Assemble
On the third day, Lin Dong arrived at Zhuxian City, accompanied by the Ice Spirit Ancestor. Later that afternoon, the Fire Spirit Clan Patriarch also came to lend his aid.
By the fourth day, Xiao Yan and Gu Xun'er reached the city, bringing with them their formidable auras.
To Xiao Tiance's surprise, two Spirit tier Heavenly Sovereigns from the Nine Colored Sky Swallowing Python Clan also arrived. However, their attitudes toward him were cold. Medusa had to accompany them, but they barely exchanged words with Xiao Tiance, leaving him feeling confused.
That night, Nine Abyss arrived with her Nine Headed Serpent Clan. Though the group was large, it included only one Spirit tier Heavenly Sovereign, while most were Sovereign level cultivators.
Growing Tensions
By the tenth day, the tension in Zhuxian City was palpable. From the northern skies, polluted spiritual energy seeped through the void, signaling the approach of the demon army.
On the city walls, Xiao Tiance stood solemnly. Since the previous day, he had sensed five distinct oppressive auras emanating from the northern void.
Although he was at the early Immortal tier Heavenly Sovereign level on the surface, Xiao Tiance's real combat power far surpassed that. Still, the fact that five presences could suppress him meant only one thing: five Heavenly Demon Emperors were approaching.
A Grave Concern
Behind him, Xiao Yan's voice broke the heavy silence.
"Ancestor Tiance, are you worried?"
Without turning, Xiao Tiance nodded. **"In the northern void, there are five auras strong enough to pressure me. That means five Saint tier Heavenly Sovereigns.
"The Great Thousand Palace reinforcements have yet to arrive, which naturally worries me. But concern achieves nothing. We can't back down. If we allow the demons to breach the northern defense line, it's not just White Jade Pavilion at risk the entire Great Thousand World could fall."**
He fixed his gaze on the northern sky and continued, "You've done well, though. To have reached the peak of the Earth Sovereign realm in such a short time is impressive."
Xiao Yan's Progress
Xiao Yan humbly bowed. "You overpraise me, Ancestor. My progress is thanks to you."
"Oh? How so?"
**"After leaving the capital last time, a senior from the Fire Spirit Clan sensed the fire attribute energy within me and Xun'er. He invited us to stay with their clan.
"Their abundant fire spiritual energy greatly benefited us, and I was fortunate enough to absorb two new powerful flames, significantly boosting my strength."**
Xiao Tiance smiled. "Good. After this battle, if we both survive, I'll give you two Boundary Breaking Pills. That should help both you and Xun'er ascend to the Heavenly Sovereign realm."
A Surprising Revelation
Xiao Yan hesitated before responding, **"Thank you, Ancestor, but one pill will suffice. Xun'er broke through to the Spirit tier Heavenly Sovereign realm half a month ago.
"She's been stabilizing her cultivation since arriving in Zhuxian City, which is why you might not have noticed."**
Xiao Tiance was momentarily stunned before releasing a burst of hearty laughter. "Good, very good! Xun'er has indeed surpassed expectations. If I'd had you accept the Ancient Emperor's inheritance back then, perhaps you would've reached this level already."
A Shattered Void
Their conversation was cut short as a deafening boom resounded from the northern sky. The void tore apart, and thick black demonic energy surged outward.
Moments later, a massive demon army emerged, their ranks stretching endlessly.
From the corrupted skies came a chilling voice:
"Xiao Tiance! My Divine Flame Clan has arrived. Surrender now, and accept your death!"
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