At the exit of the Pill Realm, the Elder looked at the many participants and asked them to submit their tasks.
As soon as he finished speaking, many people in the field looked dejected. Clearly, they had not completed the tasks for the Journey to the Pill Realm.
Of course, there were also those who were full of confidence. They stepped forward, submitted their tasks, and entered the Space smoothly.
Seeing people in the crowd submitting their tasks one after another and entering the Spatial Channel smoothly, someone had the idea of trying to sneak through.
He casually handed over some Medicinal Ingredients, hoping to fool his way through, but he was immediately restrained by the Elder on the spot, drawing strange looks from everyone. Even with his thick skin, he was red-faced.
With this lesson learned, no one else dared to try and sneak through. They were all prominent figures elsewhere and couldn't afford to lose face like that.
Yao Chen didn't linger. He submitted his task and stepped into the Space.
The Space shifted, and after a jolt, Yao Chen appeared in a massive Plaza, surrounded by a dense crowd.
This was the starting point of the first stage, but previously he had been below. Now, he was on a floating Stone Platform.
As soon as he appeared, it caused a commotion, with a roar of voices. Of course, it wasn't just him; every time a figure appeared on a Stone Platform, the crowd would erupt in cheers.
Yao Chen didn't pay much attention. He glanced at the tall building above, then immediately withdrew his gaze.
The anomaly in the Pill Realm must have been known to the higher-ups of the Pill Tower, otherwise, it would be unknown if he and the others could even get out.
Immediately, he sat cross-legged on the floating stone, closing his eyes to rest.
After a long time, the Elder responsible for receiving tasks at the Pill Realm exit arrived here and said a few words in a low voice to Spirit Pearl. Spirit Pearl then reappeared before everyone:
"Congratulations to everyone for passing the second stage. Take a short break, and the third stage will begin tomorrow. I wish everyone here Outshining the Heroes!"
After saying this, Spirit Pearl disappeared.
Above the tall building, the members of the Little Pill Tower already knew what had happened in the Pill Realm, of course, only the parts related to Hun Fenghao.
Spirit Pearl and Wind Lightning exchanged glances. Wind Lightning asked:
"Everyone, what do you think?"
The Pill Convention was hosted by the Pill Tower. As one of the Pill Tower's Giants, he was the right person to ask about this matter.
"The Soul Hall is truly becoming more and more audacious. In just a few hundred years, they've developed to this extent. In the future, I'm afraid it will be increasingly difficult for Alchemists."
"We can't just ignore it. A few years ago, during the trip to Burning Flame Valley, their ambition was already clear. We should also take some countermeasures. How about forming a simple alliance?"
"Difficult. There's no overt conflict between the major forces in the Central Plains. They even enjoy seeing the Soul Hall and our Pill Tower contend."
"Then we just ignore them? If not for Yao Chen this time, our Pill Tower would have been completely disgraced."
Everyone expressed their opinions. Some Venerable Elders reprimanded the Soul Hall, some suggested an alliance, some pointed out problems... No one asked about Hun Fenghao. The time Old Huang disappeared must have been when he resolved those matters.
To the side, Old Huang remained silent, looking at the floating stones that were much emptier than before, feeling regret in his heart.
When the anomaly in the Pill Realm was discovered, it was he who calmed everyone down. Even young talents like Dan Xiaoxiao perished within. His grief was mostly for those young people.
Furthermore, he vaguely sensed that there was a hidden secret regarding the appearance of Zixu in the Pill Realm.
After a long time, Old Huang said in a deep voice:
"Since the Pill Tower's inheritance began, we have never had an enemy like the Soul Hall. We have become a bit too comfortable. From now on, the Pill Tower should also show its fangs. Perhaps we need to ask everyone to step forward and use some of their connections."
Upon hearing this, everyone had no objection. Connections, if not used, would never become a source of help:
"Old Huang, what should we do?"
"After the Pill Convention, contact people and take down a few Heavenly Gang Halls."
Old Huang's words were light, but full of killing intent.
"Excellent!"
Immediately, they frowned. The matter of the Pill Realm still had many后续 impacts, and dealing with them was quite troublesome.
Although it was said before entering that everyone was on their own, the Space being sealed and the Jade Tokens being ineffective was the Pill Tower's negligence.
Everyone had a headache. After discussing for a long time, they finally decided on the follow-up handling methods.
The matter of the Pill Realm temporarily came to an end. Immediately, they shifted their attention to the Pill Convention.
Zhao Li listened from the side, not speaking. He felt that something big might be about to happen, but he had no clue at the moment!
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The next morning, just as the sky began to lighten, Spirit Pearl appeared above the high platform. Looking at the crowd below, which was still extremely boisterous even after a sleepless night, he lightly coughed. His voice reached everyone's ears, and the field instantly fell silent.
Seeing the crowd's gaze shift to him, Spirit Pearl slowly said:
"Everyone, today, we begin the third stage, Outshining the Heroes. This stage is the most important part of the Pill Convention. It tests everyone's true Alchemy Technique. There are no restrictions. Use your greatest abilities to refine your most得意 Pills. The one who can Outshine the Heroes in this stage is the Champion! Everyone, the Circular Platform beneath your feet is your stage. Showcase your brilliance to your heart's content."
Saying this, he paused slightly before continuing:
"Glory will be born among you!"
These few short words were like a spark igniting gunpowder, causing this entire space to instantly boil over!
The true highlight of the Pill Convention officially began at this moment!
On the floating Stone Platforms in the Plaza, the many participants heard the cheers of countless people around them and swept their gaze over the many talented individuals, a feeling of indescribable emotion rising in their hearts.
They would display their dazzling brilliance in front of countless people. They were facing the rare prodigies of the continent. As long as they could fight to the end, that was glory!
Seeing the extremely lively scene, Spirit Pearl felt a chill in his heart as he recalled the troublesome matters in the Pill Realm.
There would be countless more Pill Conventions in the future, and the Soul Hall absolutely could not be allowed to act so brazenly!
He checked the time, flicked his sleeve, and a melodious bell sound spread throughout the Plaza. He announced loudly:
"Time is up! Everyone, raise your cauldrons! Please begin your performance!"
Bang! Bang! Bang!
As soon as his voice fell, medicine cauldrons were taken out one after another and then heavily placed onto the Circular Platforms, making dull thudding sounds and stirring up a thin cloud of dust.
Then, the contestants displayed their respective flames. For a moment, various strange flames rose, a truly magnificent sight!
The alchemy hadn't even begun, and the scene was already tense!
Yao Chen's heart stirred slightly. He took out his medicine cauldron, Black Demon, which was also ranked on the Heaven Cauldron Ranking. Its body emitted a dark light, seemingly capable of locking all medicinal potency firmly within the cauldron.
Yao Chen gently stroked the cauldron's body, and then, with a thought, flames rose!
Puff! Puff! Puff!
Several slight air vibrations sounded in succession. The flames being preheated by the contestants near Yao Chen actually flickered unsteadily and extinguished. Further away, no matter how flashy or lively the beast flames were, they gently swayed, as if in worship.
When a Heavenly Flame appears, all other flames submit!
"Heavenly Flame!"
Gasps of surprise came from the surroundings, but more common was calmness. Not to mention those who had fought alongside Yao Chen in the Pill Realm, even those who had been forced by Hun Fenghao to cause trouble for them knew that Yao Chen possessed a Heavenly Flame!
Similarly, many of them knew that Yao Chen far surpassed them and that their chances of winning the Champion were hopeless!
But they wouldn't give up just like that. Opportunities to showcase their brilliance under the gaze of countless people, or to compete against excellent Alchemists from all over the continent, were not frequent!
Yao Chen paid no attention to the gasps around him. The greatest taboo in alchemy was a restless mind.
He closed his eyes slightly, recalling his helplessness when his parents passed away, and that cold, heartless face.
After a while, he opened his eyes, having settled into calmness:
"Yao Wangui, I, Yao Chen, am coming back!"
He flicked a finger, and the Bone Chilling Flame, like an obedient spirit, drilled into the medicine cauldron!
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