Reaching the pinnacle from Doupo

Chapter 600 The Beginning of the Pill Gathering
"With power under control, everything is now ready..."

Lin Yuan gently clenched his palms, feeling the battle qi flowing freely within his body, and couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth, a satisfied smile appearing on his lips.

Refining pills is a delicate task, especially refining high-level pills. Even the slightest disruption of power during the process can lead to failure. Therefore, controlling one's own power is a fundamental skill for high-level alchemists.

After consuming the Dragon Emperor's essence blood, Lin Yuan's power increased significantly, rising from the late stage of a one-star Dou Sheng to the early stage of a two-star Dou Sheng.

In the past few days, he has focused his main efforts on controlling this surge in power.

Lin Yuan let out a long breath, stood up, stretched lazily, and then walked slowly to the window. From the top of the towering black tower, thousands of feet high, he looked down at the outside world and took in the entire Holy Pill City.

"Hehe, what a great view! Judging from the geographical location alone, this place... should be the center of the Dou Qi Continent!"

With a soft laugh, Lin Yuan's thoughts stirred, and a wisp of soul power surged from between his brows, instantly sweeping across the entire city.

In just a few blinks of an eye, he had a basic understanding of the situation inside the city.

"This alchemy gathering is quite lively!" Lin Yuan withdrew his soul power from his brow and a smile flashed in his eyes. "The number of spectators is roughly the same as that of the competition, but the number of strong individuals among them is far greater, and there are quite a few familiar faces."

"It seems that although the Tianjiao Competition has a large audience, it still needs some time to accumulate experience and appropriate reforms before it can truly become a top-level event."

"A three-year term is too frequent; it would be better to change it to ten or twenty years."

Shaking his head, he gathered his scattered thoughts, sent Qinglin a message saying "I'm going to the Soul Palace branch," and then tore open a spatial rift and went inside.

He should also check on the outcome of Zi Yan's operation and the Soul Palace's reaction...
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In the central region of Zhongzhou, the Lingyun Mountains, stretching endlessly and shrouded in mist, resemble a sleeping dragon lying across the land.

This place is only a day's journey from Saint Dan City.

Suddenly, a muffled thunder rumbled above the mountains, and a thick, oppressive cloud surged toward them.

Within the mountains, some experienced experts keenly sensed something amiss.

"Warships? Flying warships?"

As they all looked up at the dark cloud, exclamations of surprise came from some of the more perceptive people.

Amidst the churning dark clouds, the outline of a massive warship could be faintly seen.

The warship rode the dark clouds, carrying thunder and lightning as it traversed the sea of ​​clouds, speeding towards Saint Pill City at lightning speed. At the bow, a battle flag bearing the character "Medicine" fluttered in the wind, shaking violently in the fierce gale.

Beneath the battle flag, a stern old man stood with his hands behind his back, gazing indifferently at the mountains and valleys below.

"The Central Plains, the Central Region, hehe, it's been a long time!"

For a moment, the old man's lips curled up slightly, and he uttered a meaningful sigh, his voice still clearly audible in the strong wind.

Just then, a slight sound of footsteps was heard.

Hearing the sound, the old man turned around and his gaze fell on the young man and woman who were walking towards him.

"We, of the Dou Di bloodline, will not act unless we are certain, but when we do, we will surely shake the world!" Looking at the two exceptionally talented juniors, the old man solemnly instructed, "Yao Tian and Yao Ling, at this Pill Gathering, you must ensure that our clan's prestige resounds throughout the continent..."

"Let the world know that the Medicine Clan's alchemy techniques are not on the same level as other alchemy techniques. My Medicine Clan is the only supreme being in the world of alchemy!"

"And that so-called Pill Tower is nothing more than a gathering place for mediocre people."

Upon hearing this, Yao Tian and Yao Ling exchanged a glance, nodded confidently, and said in unison, "Yes, Elder Wan Gui!"

After hesitating for a moment, the blue-haired girl gritted her teeth and couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "But... Elder Wan Gui, are we really going to use that method in the Pill Gathering competition? Won't it seem like we're winning unfairly?"

"It's alright, the winner takes all!" Yao Wangui waved his hand casually. "Compared to the secret method of synthesizing different flames, these are all minor matters. You must win this time."

That peaceful voice now carried an irresistible air of authority.

Under this imposing aura, even Yao Tian and Yao Ling, who were deeply loved by their elders in the Yao Clan, could only slowly lower their heads and refrain from uttering any further objections.

There is a fundamental difference between a clan's genius and a clan's high-ranking members!
"Sigh, these two children, though talented, are still a bit naive." Watching the two take their leave, Yao Wangui shook his head, a hint of distress flashing across his face. "Their thoughts are probably those of many people in the clan!"

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but recall one of his proposals—a proposal that had been rejected—and a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes.

Some people within the clan are far too conservative in their thinking!

Based on the information he obtained, that Medicine Lord Lin Yuan was truly extraordinary, possessing extremely high talent and a very fast cultivation speed. Perhaps, he could really become the next Heavenly Pill Saint.

If left to grow, barring any unforeseen circumstances, he might be able to advance to the ninth-grade alchemist within twenty years.

At that time, the Medicine Clan's "pricing power" over Grade 9 pills will inevitably be impacted... Unlike the rogue cultivator Grandmaster Shennong, Lin Yuan is the future commander-in-chief designated by the Pill Tower.

Moreover, judging from the current situation, that kid doesn't seem like someone who wants to maintain the status quo; his style of doing things is quite proactive.

At just over twenty years old, he was already connecting with ancient clans.

Such a restless genius, once he truly matures, will inevitably lead the Pill Tower to compete with the Medicine Clan.

In Yao Wangui's view, since it is clear that the other party will affect the interests of the Yao Clan in the future, and the Yao Clan currently has the advantage in strength, why not find a reason to nip it in the bud before the other party grows up and before its interests are tied to those of other clans?

No matter how powerful a genius is, once he dies and his soul is destroyed, he will no longer be a threat to the Medicine Clan.

With the Dou Di bloodline showing signs of weakening, the Medicine Clan should not act conservatively, but should do its utmost to suppress the Pill Tower as an opponent, thereby dominating the alchemy world of the Dou Qi Continent.

Eliminating Medicine Lord Lin Yuan would surely halt the rise of the Pill Tower, which would benefit the Medicine Clan in suppressing the Pill Tower.

However, the proposals to eliminate Lin Yuan and to forcibly reclaim the Four Directions Pavilion's Strange Flame were both rejected at the Medicine Clan's high-level meeting.

This made Yao Wangui extremely angry.

So everyone here is an upright and honest good person, and only Yao Wangui is a despicable and shameless villain?!
"Fine, even if you disagree, I'll still do it when the opportunity arises!" As his thoughts raced, a fierce glint flashed in Yao Wangui's eyes. "I refuse to believe that after I deal with that brat, you won't stand by and do nothing when that old bastard from the Pill Tower seeks revenge..."

As the inheritor of the Medicine Emperor's bloodline and the Medicine Clan's Elder of Punishment, he would not allow the Medicine Clan to be completely suppressed by the Pill Tower again, as it was a thousand years ago.
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When Lin Yuan returned to Tianyou Valley, it was already evening.

"Young Master, how is it going?" As soon as he returned to his room, Qinglin, who was testing the Sky Dome Network, immediately came to greet him. "Don't worry, Ziyan's operation went smoothly."

Lin Yuan smiled slightly, waved his hand, and his smile was somewhat relaxed.

He took the tea that Qinglin handed him, took a sip, and continued to tell her: "Ziyan plundered eight branch halls in the Central Region and the Northern Region, and also killed a two-star Dou Sheng of the Soul Hall, but the Soul Hall has not obtained any clues."

"The higher-ups of the Soul Palace suspect that it was done by other ancient clans. They haven't come up with any specific countermeasures yet. I guess they went to the Soul Clan for help."

"It's estimated that it won't be long before Zhongzhou is in complete chaos..."

The Soul Palace naturally gave up on collecting souls. On the contrary, having lost so much soul essence, once they realized what was happening, their soul collection efforts would only become more aggressive.

The time when a great war will break out in Zhongzhou may not be far off.

"It's good that Ziyan is doing well." Qinglin was relieved. Then, she gently flipped her jade hand, and a light blue robe appeared in her hand.

"Young master, I personally sewed this alchemist's robe during my spare time these past few days. Please try it on... The Alchemy Gathering is a once-in-a-lifetime occasion, so we can't dress like ordinary clothes!"

Under Lin Yuan's questioning gaze, the girl smiled sweetly and explained softly, her voice surprisingly carrying a strange sense of satisfaction.

This kind of work is her job as a personal maid!

As her thoughts wandered, she seemed to recall a scene, and a blush appeared on her cheeks. She stepped forward and began to help Lin Yuan undress.

Lin Yuan wanted to say, "Don't worry about this, the Pill Tower is already prepared," but seeing the girl's enthusiastic expression, he immediately nodded in agreement.

Then, he opened his arms and let Qinglin help him undress.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone through the window and bathed the two of them in a golden glow... As time went by, the subtle atmosphere in the room gradually became increasingly intense!
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The next day, a ray of dawn pierced the darkness that enveloped the earth, and the entire city of Saint Pill instantly erupted in excitement!
Today, Saint Dan City will truly be the center of attention.

All eyes in the Central Plains are focused here, waiting for the person who can stand at the last moment to appear. And the one who can stand out from countless alchemy geniuses will undoubtedly be the true pride of heaven!

Every generation of Danhui champions has left a glorious name in the history of Dou Qi Continent, almost without exception.

This is precisely why the prestige of the Danhui (丹会) has been greatly amplified.

This honor is enough to drive anyone crazy, after all, no one wants to live a mediocre life.

"Squeak-"

In a room within the Pill Realm, the door suddenly opened slowly.

Immediately, a tall and straight figure slowly walked out and appeared in the sight of Dan Chen and Xin Lan, who were waiting outside the door.

Today, Lin Yuan was dressed in a light blue robe personally sewn by Qing Lin, exuding a fresh and elegant aura. On his chest was a rank badge issued by the Pill Tower, with eight purple-gold stars shimmering with brilliant light.

Gazing at the exceptionally handsome young man before them, a hint of infatuation flashed in the eyes of the two women—after the alchemy gathering, they would want to collect another painting!

Then, the two women shifted their gaze slightly and landed on Qing Lin behind Lin Yuan.

The usually gentle and elegant girl now had an alluring blush on her face, her watery eyes were somewhat dreamy, and her hands were unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes.

This unusual state immediately aroused suspicion in Dan Chen and Xin Lan.

Under the gaze of the two women, Qinglin, who felt guilty, did not know what to say. Her shyness grew stronger, and even her ears turned blush.

Last night, Lin Yuan took the initiative, and Qing Lin didn't know how to refuse, so she suffered quite a bit of a loss.

Although considering the need to improve their cultivation, the two did not complete the final step of dual cultivation before the time was right. But apart from that final step, as for the rest... well, one could only say that Qinglin really learned a lot last night.

Having absorbed so much knowledge, Qinglin is still in a state of mental overload.

"Cough-cough-"

Lin Yuan cleared his throat, drawing the attention of his two disciples back to him. "Xinlan, Danchen, show off your cultivation results today... Let's go!"

After saying that, he put his arm around Qinglin's slender waist, took off first, and flew towards the exit of the Little Pill Tower.

Xinlan and Danchen exchanged a glance, both seeing the eager light in each other's eyes. They then quickly used their movement techniques to follow closely behind Lin Yuan.

Before long, the four of them flew out of the Little Pill Tower and headed towards the venue of the competition.

The Pill Gathering, the most revered event in the hearts of countless alchemists, a grand gathering that drives them mad, has finally begun today.
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The venue for the Dan Conference is the Holy Dan Square in the northern part of the inner region.

This huge plaza was ravaged by the aftermath of the battles between geniuses during the previous competition for prodigies. However, it has been completely restored in just a few days and is even more magnificent than before.

Battle aura, this extraordinary power, is not only extremely useful in combat, but its efficiency is also terrifying when used to pulverize ashes!
When Lin Yuan and his group arrived at Shengdan Square, the place was already packed with people.

Amidst the dense crowd, a clamor arose, transforming into a terrifying sonic wave that spread far and wide, clearly audible for miles around.

After a moment's thought, Lin Yuan sent Qing Lin to the Canaan Academy seats, while he, Xin Lan, and Dan Chen went to the Pill Tower seats.

This time, he will represent the Danta in a battle against the Medicine Clan.

When he appeared with Xinlan and Danchen, the Dan Tower disciples, who had been making a ruckus, fell silent as if they had rehearsed it.

"Greetings, Senior Brother Lin!" Led by Cao Ying and Song Qing, over a hundred disciples of the Pill Tower bowed in unison.

"Gentlemen, no need for formalities, please rise!"

Lin Yuan smiled, then lightly waved his sleeve, and all the hundreds of disciples, regardless of their cultivation level, involuntarily straightened up at the same time.

This strange method startled everyone.

The Danta seating area was already the focus of the square, so this commotion naturally attracted attention from all sides, who all turned their gazes toward it.

When everyone saw the young figure standing at the head of the group, wearing an eight-star badge on his chest, the entire square was in an uproar... especially the young men and women, who looked at Lin Yuan's familiar yet unfamiliar face with a hint of fervor in their eyes.

Lin Yuan, the Medicine Lord, is the undisputed number one genius of Zhongzhou. Many people are seeing his true form for the first time!
(End of this chapter)