Reaching the pinnacle from Doupo

Chapter 601 arrives, and Battle Saints appear frequently.

In Zhongzhou, Lin Yuan, who will take charge of the Dan Tower in the future, is an idol of many young people, especially popular among women.

It has long held the top spot on strange lists such as the "Handsome Men List" and the "Hidden Dragon List".

Of course, part of the reason is that the group of female alchemists in the Pill Tower, led by Xin Lan, Dan Chen, and Cao Ying, has been secretly spending money to support him in the rankings, but the main reason is that Lin Yuan's looks, talent, and strength are indeed very convincing.

Even in the black market of Saint Dan City, there are regular painting competitions with Lin Yuan as the theme.

The best works among them will be bought at high prices!
If Dou Qi Continent didn't have copyright fees, and if Lin Yuan himself didn't care, he could probably make a fortune from that alone.

Due to a variety of factors, his appearance became widely known.

However, Lin Yuan himself rarely makes public appearances, and is rarely seen, so most people only know his name but never see him.

This is the first time I've ever made a public appearance in such a crowded place!
"The Medicine Lord looks even better than in the portrait. He did not disappoint me. Hehehe, this trip was worthwhile."

"Are the two women beside the Medicine Master his disciples?"

"Dan Chen of the Dan family and Xin Lan of the Ye family are both outstanding talents in the Pill Tower! Dan Chen goes without saying, she's the pearl of the Dan family, and even Ye Xin Lan, who wasn't well-known before... I heard from the rumors that she might have advanced to the eighth rank..."

"Hiss, so all three of them, master and disciples, are eighth-grade alchemists?"

"The three of them, master and disciples, plus that demoness from the Cao family, have so many eighth-grade alchemists among the younger generation alone. No wonder it is the Pill Tower, the strongest force in the Central Plains!"

"Speaking of which, this generation of young people should be the strongest generation in the Dan Tower in hundreds of years, right?"

"I wonder who will be the winner this time?"

"That goes without saying, it's Lord Medicine! He refined an eighth-grade six-colored pill several years ago, and now, he might be able to refine an eighth-grade nine-colored pill!"

"Girl, you're overthinking it. Every color in the late stage of Grade 8 is a huge hurdle. It's not that easy."

"I think we should discuss second place instead!"

"That's right. I think it's the Cao family's vixen. Before the Medicine Lord appeared, she was a famous talented woman in our Pill Domain, and also a disciple of President Xuan Kongzi..."

"I'll vote for the young master of the Four Directions Pavilion. He's a disciple of the Medicine Saint!"

Amidst the crowd's discussions, a clear, resonant bell suddenly rang out across the land, its sound spreading far and wide, clearly audible throughout the entire Holy Pill City, and suppressing the deafening clamor in the square.

As the bell tolled, the world fell silent, and countless gazes moved quickly, settling on the towering stone platform on the east side of the square.

That will be where the high-ranking members of the Dan Tower appear.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone present, in a fleeting moment, the space on the stone platform rippled gently, then rapidly twisted, and a spatial passage slowly took shape.

Subsequently, led by the three giants and followed closely by the eight elders, eleven figures slowly emerged from the passage.

After the eleven people appeared, the passage disappeared.

However, instead of explaining the rules of the competition as they had done before, the three giants bent down and bowed to the empty space in front of them.

"Xuan Kongzi, welcome the Grand Elder!"

"Black Robe, welcome the Grand Elder!"

"Tian Lei Zi, welcome the Grand Elder!"

"Welcome, Grand Elder!" Following closely behind, the eight elders of the Pill Tower also bowed with utmost respect, their eyes filled with fervor.

Such a terrifying spectacle sent shivers down the spines of all the audience members present.

Could it be that a Dou Sheng powerhouse is about to make an appearance?

While everyone was still reeling from the shock, an aged figure appeared unexpectedly in front of the three leaders.

The old man was dressed in hemp clothing, his hair and beard were all white, and he exuded an air of vicissitude. However, his somewhat sunken eyes were not cloudy at all, but rather had a suction-like quality like a black hole, giving people an extremely mysterious feeling.

Under his aura, which was as vast as the deep sea, even the three giants of the Pill Tower, who were famous throughout the world, appeared extremely small at this moment!
A Battle Saint, a true Battle Saint!

In that instant, everyone realized what had happened, and a look of horror appeared in their eyes.

This alchemy gathering has actually alarmed such a powerful being?
Upon sensing the old man's terrifying cultivation level, almost everyone present stood up and bowed respectfully. Some who recognized the old man as an alchemist showed even greater respect.

"Teacher, who is this person?"

Sitting in the Four Directions Pavilion, Xiao Yan, with his hands clasped in front of him, slightly moved his lips and sent a wisp of sound into the void.

Before long, Yao Lao's voice rang in Xiao Yan's ears: "This is the Great Elder of the Little Pill Tower. He is the most senior person in the Pill Tower besides the Pill Tower Ancestor. Even I have to show him the respect due to a junior."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan secretly clicked his tongue in amazement. Even Yao Lao had to show respect to him as a junior. The seniority system was truly terrifying!

"This alchemy gathering will be presided over by this old man!"

The elder gestured for everyone to dispense with formalities, then announced in a calm and unhurried manner, the strange pressure contained in his voice causing everyone to turn their heads.

This kind of pressure does not come from strength, but from the soul.

When a martial arts master announces that he will preside over the competition, no one will object, and there should be some respectful voices in the arena.

Although Zi Yan casually killed one of the two-star Dou Sheng a few days ago, he is still considered a top-tier figure in Zhongzhou or even the Dou Qi Continent.

Aside from ancient races and magical beast families, there are no more than a handful of people with this strength.

Just then, a mocking voice, as if piercing through space, boomed across the sky like thunder from the heavens.

"Old Monster Lin, your strength is mediocre, but your entourage is quite impressive!"

Hearing the thunderous roar that made people dizzy, Elder Lin slightly raised his eyes and looked towards the distant sky.

"They've arrived? The Medicine Clan!"

He murmured something, and his hand, hidden in his sleeve, slowly grasped a fiery red jade slip.

At the same time, the shout resounded throughout Saint Pill City, its echoes reverberating like the chanting of Brahma, causing everyone present, regardless of whether they were Dou Zong or Dou Zun, to feel dizzy.

Such terrifying strength chilled the hearts of countless people present.

Following Elder Lin's gaze, everyone looked towards the distant sky. Suddenly, a muffled rumble of thunder echoed across the horizon, followed by a massive, thick cloud that surged towards the Holy Pill Plaza.

Amidst the dark clouds, a massive warship flying a flag bearing the character "药" (medicine) was clearly visible to everyone.

The warship bearing the character "Medicine" was extremely fast. After entering everyone's sight, it only took a few breaths before it rode the thick, oppressive clouds and arrived at lightning speed, stopping far above the Holy Pill Plaza.

At the same time, a powerful and domineering aura slowly rose from the warship.

Under the oppressive force of this terrifying aura, the space around the warship distorted slightly, as if it could not withstand the terrifying pressure.

On the plaza, some of those with insufficient strength turned ashen-faced.

As the main focus of this momentum, the people on the stone platform and in the Dan Tower seats felt somewhat oppressed and breathless.

Seeing this, Elder Lin's eyes narrowed slightly. "A show of force, huh?" He then took a step forward, and the aura of a two-star Dou Sheng spread out, enveloping the stone platform and the seats in the Pill Tower, thus resisting the aura.

"Yao Wangui, now that you're here, show yourself!"

Staring at the warship hovering in the sky, Elder Lin's expression darkened slightly, and he spoke coldly.

However, as if they wanted to see the Danta side make a fool of themselves, there was no response from inside the "Medicine" warship, but the terrifying aura continued to rise.

This scene left everyone present speechless.

Aside from the Soul Hall, this was the first time in all these years that they had seen a force so disrespectful to the Pill Tower.

Such hostile behavior did indeed anger Elder Lin.

Elder Lin's face turned solemn. He exchanged a subtle glance with Lin Yuan, then without further hesitation, he clenched his fist and crushed the fiery red jade slip in his hand. A violent spatial fluctuation spread out and condensed entirely in his palm.

Upon receiving this spatial fluctuation, Elder Lin's eyes sharpened, and he swiftly slashed his hand across the air in front of him.

As space trembled, a pitch-black crack spread out, instantly transforming into a dark spatial passage from which a monstrous aura swept out like a storm.

Everyone's expression changed. Another Dou Sheng?
At the same time, a wisp of soul power carrying a message quietly flew into that spatial passage.

"Huo Yao, it's actually you?" A surprised voice came from inside the warship as they sensed this powerful aura.

"Hehe, Yao Wangui, didn't you come to the Pill Gathering too?"

As if in response, a soft laugh came from the spatial passage. Then, under the tense gazes of everyone, an old man dressed in purple slowly stepped out of the spatial rift and appeared beside Elder Lin.

The old man nodded to Elder Lin, glanced at Lin Yuan, and then looked up at the huge warship in mid-air.

"Haven't we seen each other for decades? Won't you come out and catch up?"

As he spoke, a glint flashed in his eyes, and a vast and powerful aura slowly emanated from his body, enveloping the entire Saint Pill Plaza.

This move is undoubtedly a show of support for Danta.

Thus, under the influence of this aura, the terrifying pressure emanating from the warship vanished without anyone noticing.
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"Elder Huoyao? What brings him here?"

In a corner of the square seating area, a handsome man in a white shirt looked surprised and doubtful the moment he saw the old man.

"Huo Xuan, your Yan Clan and the Pill Tower have such a good relationship?!" Gu Qingyang was also somewhat surprised... He was wondering how the Pill Tower, or rather Lin Yuan, would get out of this predicament, but unexpectedly, the Pill Tower directly summoned a Yan Clan elder.

This Elder Huoyao is a powerful figure at the level of a four-star Dou Sheng, and is quite famous among the ancient clans.

Huo Xuan shook his head and said with a wry smile, "I don't know either!"

Not wanting to dwell on the topic, Huo Xuan thought for a moment before changing the subject: "Speaking of which, you actually have the leisure to come to the Pill Gathering? There are less than three years left until the Seven Clans Martial Arts Tournament. Logically speaking, shouldn't you be in seclusion in the ancient clan, diligently cultivating?"

"How could I miss the competition between that person and the Medicine Clan?" Gu Qingyang didn't dwell on the previous topic: "I happened to be traveling across the continent, so I came along... What about you?"

"Hehe, me too!" Huo Xuan shrugged, then turned his head to look at a frivolous man with a blade of grass in his mouth, and said with interest, "Lei Yun, I didn't expect you to be here too?"

The man known as Lei Yun shrugged and said helplessly, "There's nothing I can do. I was entrusted by Brother Lei Dong, who is in seclusion, to check if his chosen opponent has fallen behind..."

As the group was talking, Huo Zhi, though her expression remained calm, was quite surprised.

She knew perfectly well why Huo Yao had appeared.

However, one of the conditions of Lin Yuan's deal with the Yan Clan was the opportunity for a four-star Dou Sheng of the Yan Clan to help him once... That person actually used it up so carelessly?!
Is it really worth wasting such a precious opportunity just for the sake of saving face?
Thinking of this, she looked towards the direction of the Pill Tower seats, her gaze falling on that elegant and peerless figure, and slightly activated the strange fire within her body.

Noticing the unusual situation, Lin Yuan turned his head and met Huo Zhi's gaze. He saw her look at Huo Yao and then give him a questioning look... After a moment's thought, he understood the meaning in her eyes and then smiled indifferently.

For Lin Yuan, the opportunity to help a four-star Dou Sheng of the Yan Clan, whom he could not trust, was not so precious, nor was it something he was reluctant to give up.

After all, when he truly needs help, he won't turn to someone who brings such inherent risks.

Using the Yan Clan as a bargaining chip at this time is just right—as the future master of the Pill Tower, Lin Yuan doesn't want the Pill Tower to be humiliated.
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Huo Yao's appearance eased the tense atmosphere slightly.

However, the warship bearing the character "Medicine" still hung in the sky, like a sharp blade hovering over everyone's heads, making people dare not relax in the slightest.

On the deck of the warship, Yao Wangui stood under the fluttering banner bearing the character "Yao," his face somewhat gloomy.

He originally intended to rely on his own strength to give the Pill Tower a hard time and humiliate it, but he didn't expect that the Pill Tower would actually get that old guy Huo Yao to help. This completely disrupted his plans and ruined his scheme.

As an alchemist, Yao Wangui was well aware of his own abilities.

He understood perfectly well that he, at the early stage of a four-star Dou Sheng, could not possibly gain any advantage against Huo Yao, who was at the late stage of a four-star Dou Sheng.

The other side is undoubtedly on Danta's side.

"Alright, the most important thing, the purpose of testing has been achieved, so there's no need to force a perfect outcome... Old Monster Lin having the Yan Clan take action just shows that the old man from the Pill Tower wasn't paying attention to this area. Now I can seize the opportunity to make my move!"

Thinking of this, Yao Wangui's mood improved considerably, and a cunning and cold glint flashed in his eyes.

With a light breath, Yao Wangui turned around, looking at the ten figures standing quietly behind him. The corners of his mouth turned up slightly, forming a confident to arrogant arc.

He slowly raised his palm, then suddenly swung it down.

"Ten outstanding members of the Medicine Clan, go! Reclaim the championship and let those frogs in a well outside witness just how profound our clan's alchemy skills are..."

(End of this chapter)