Chapter 494: The Two Giants Tian Lei Zi and Xuan Yi!
The grand commencement of the Pill Gathering sent shockwaves across the entire Dou Qi Continent.
And when President Xuan Kong Zi announced that only sixth tier alchemists and above could participate, countless alchemists were left stunned.
Sixth tier?!
Hadn't the previous Pill Gatherings always required only fifth tier alchemists?
Why the sudden increase in requirements?
Had they misheard?
However, no one had a chance to question it because the moment Xuan Kong Zi finished speaking, he raised a finger and pointed toward the massive central plaza.
There, a vast expanse of space distorted violently.
As a Half Saint, he could shatter space with a mere flip of his palm.
And now, he had opened an arcane spatial wormhole a mysterious gateway to an entirely different realm.
A deep, invisible hum resonated from within.
"Boom !"
The moment Xuan Kong Zi's words fell, countless figures suddenly burst forward from the sea of people.
One by one, they flashed through the crowd like a swarm of locusts, streaking across the sky before diving into the distorted space.
The scene was utterly shocking.
Sixth tier alchemists!
An ocean of sixth tier alchemists.
Each one of these figures could easily dominate a place like the Jia Ma Empire or even the Black Corner Region.
Yet here, they appeared as densely packed as insects, their sheer numbers overwhelming.
For anyone inexperienced, this would have been a once in a lifetime spectacle.
Even for veterans accustomed to grand events, the sight of so many sixth tier alchemists at once was still jaw dropping.
Now, they finally understood why Xuan Kong Zi had raised the qualification threshold.
If they had allowed fifth tier alchemists, it would have been utter chaos.
Even at sixth tier, the overwhelming number of participants was already causing a logistical nightmare for the Pill Tower.
Behind Wu Tian, Ye Zhong and Xin Lan had arrived as well.
The two merely stood in silence, their expressions respectful.
Wu Tian sensed their presence and offered them a slight smile.
Then, alongside Cao Ying, Dan Chen, and the ever persistent Song Qing, he leaped forward, disappearing into the distorted space without hesitation.
At that moment, the Pill Gathering officially began!
And as this event kicked off, in the skies above the Central Plains, several dark figures quietly emerged…
Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!
Watching the endless stream of competitors vanish into the spatial rift, Xuan Kong Zi folded his hands into his sleeves and smiled faintly.
"I didn't expect even these old monsters to show up this time… But…"
As he spoke, two figures suddenly appeared beside him.
One was an elder with dark skin, his eyes flashing with electric light.
The other was a gorgeous woman in a qipao, exuding an air of elegance and maturity.
Damn…
"The Three Thousand Burning Flame is unlike any other Heavenly Flame. For these old monsters, it holds an irresistible allure. Even if they can't obtain it, they still want to know who will."
The dark skinned elder, whose eyes flickered with lightning, swept his gaze over the figures disappearing into the illusionary realm.
"Of course they're participating. But this time, the new generation is pushing the old one aside. These young alchemists aren't weaker than them. Even if those old monsters make a move, they'll only end up embarrassing themselves."
The elegant woman in the qipao chuckled lightly.
These two were none other than the remaining two Pill Tower Giants.
With Wu Tian entering the spatial rift, they finally revealed themselves ready to observe and comment on the upcoming spectacle.
"Sigh… The younger generation truly is extraordinary. But let's not forget the older generation is just as restless."
Xuan Kong Zi sighed, unable to hide the heartache he felt.
It wasn't just about the high stakes competition.
His precious medicinal ingredients and pill formulas had already been taken away by a certain someone…
And most importantly the Three Thousand Burning Flame itself!
Now that he was here…
Would the Three Thousand Burning Flame even stand a chance?
No matter how strong the flame was, it would inevitably fall into his hands.
Not to mention, the Hall of Souls was also lurking in the shadows.
Along with the Xuan Nether Sect, the Heaven Nether Sect, and Ice River Valley.
This Pill Gathering was about to explode into absolute chaos.
He could only hope that the major factions would hold back until after the event.
Otherwise…
Even if the Pill Tower could defend itself, many would die.
And it wouldn't just be a few casualties it could wipe out an entire region.
"I heard that even Yao Chen is working under him now."
The dark skinned elder, Tian Lei Zi, remarked casually.
"Yao Chen…?"
At those words, the beautiful woman in the qipao, Xuan Yi, visibly froze for a moment.
It was clear that she one of the three Pill Tower Giants had a deep connection with Yao Chen.
In fact…
Considering Yao Chen's infamous womanizing, it was almost guaranteed that something had happened between them.
Yet, despite their history…
Yao Chen had never made their relationship official.
Xuan Yi had spent years in seclusion, only coming out for major events like the Three Thousand Burning Flame or other crucial matters.
She was the most low profile of the three Pill Tower Giants.
In fact, many new recruits within the Pill Tower didn't even know that one of the three Giants was a woman.
However, veteran alchemists knew exactly how terrifying Xuan Yi was.
She rarely interfered in external affairs, but once she took action, she was unstoppable.
Those who provoked her would find their entire sects obliterated overnight.
She had the power, the authority, and the connections to destroy entire factions at will.
If she wanted, she could have wiped out one of the former Four Way Pavilions with a single word.
(Except for the Falling Star Pavilion, of course. That was an exception.)
After spending so many years in seclusion, Xuan Yi had recently started paying attention to world affairs again.
When she heard Yao Chen's name resurface, she was elated.
However…
Despite being back in the world, that old bastard hadn't even come to visit her.
This made Xuan Yi absolutely furious.
And now, she had learned that Yao Chen one of the most arrogant alchemists in history was actually working under someone?!
It made no sense.
Yao Chen had once refused to become a Pill Tower Giant, choosing instead to create his own Falling Star Pavilion just to prove his own worth.
And now, he had given up his independence to follow someone else?
It was completely unbelievable.
However, when she finally met the leader of the Cai Lin Pavilion, she immediately understood why Yao Chen had made that choice.
His soul power had already surpassed theirs.
It had reached a terrifying level beyond the Great Perfection of the Spirit Realm into the unfathomable Heavenly Realm!
That alone was enough to shake the entire Pill Tower.
Maybe…
Yao Chen had made the right choice after all.
And if… if he still refused to marry her this time…
Then fine.
She would simply marry into Cai Lin's Pavilion herself.
Of course, Wu Tian had no idea what thoughts were swirling inside Xuan Yi's mind.
Even if he did, he wouldn't care.
That was Yao Chen's problem to solve, not his.
If it brought another Peak Dou Venerate into Cai Lin's Pavilion, then so be it.
(End of Chapter)
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