Reaching the pinnacle from Doupo

Chapter 602 The Medicine Clan: Reunion and Conflict
"Haha, how could I refuse an invitation from an old friend?!"

With a thunderous laugh, the space seemed to be violently kneaded by an invisible hand, suddenly twisting and deforming. Then, eleven figures appeared out of thin air like ghosts, standing in the void in front of the stone platform.

Upon closer inspection, it's not hard to notice that... their positions are slightly higher than the stone platforms where the Dan Tower members stand, as if silently proclaiming a certain transcendent status.

And these eleven figures were almost all exceptionally handsome.

The elderly man at the head of the group was dressed in an alchemist's robe, with his hands tucked into his sleeves and his eyes slightly narrowed, like a deep ancient well. The occasional sharp glint in his eyes was so intense that no one dared to look directly at him.

A man and a woman stood on either side of him.

The man was dressed in a magnificent brocade robe. His face was handsome but with a touch of effeminacy. His thin lips were tightly pursed, exuding a cold and aloof aura.

The woman wore an ice-blue dress, her long, azure hair cascading down her shoulders like a waterfall, past her waist, and down to her hips. Her eyebrows were delicately drawn, but her eyes were cold as ice, like an iceberg, making people dare not easily defile her.

Behind the three, eight young men and women stood proudly in the void, exuding their powerful auras without reservation.

These young men all had a gourd-shaped pattern on their foreheads. They were all young, looking no more than thirty years old, but their aura was quite remarkable.

At the recently concluded competition of prodigies, the person with the highest cultivation level was only a three-star Dou Zun.

However, the ten young men and women who arrived today all possessed cultivation levels far exceeding those of Xiao Yan, the champion of the Heavenly Pride Competition, with even the weakest among them being a five-star Dou Zun.

The young men and women flanking the old man exuded an aura so powerful it was suffocating.

Xuan Kongzi is currently the strongest among the three giants of the Pill Tower. He has successfully crossed the Heavenly Abyss and entered the Saint Realm, becoming an extraordinary half-saint powerhouse.

However, the aura emanating from this young couple was even higher than that of Xuan Kongzi.

"Half...half-saint? So young, how is that possible?" On the plaza, countless eyes widened in astonishment, with exclamations rising and falling, but everyone tacitly kept their voices low, afraid of disturbing these mysterious guests.

Those powerful figures from the sects who recognized the Medicine Clan's identity fell silent—the struggle between the two major alchemy groups was not something ordinary sects could get involved in.

However, despite knowing the seriousness of the situation, everyone's excitement only grew.

The Medicine Clan's high-profile participation in the Pill Gathering, breaking with tradition, clearly indicates ill intentions. A grand drama is about to unfold, how can one not look forward to it?
Among the many spectators, some were still willing to communicate.

"Tsk tsk, interesting." Lei Yun spat out the grass root he was chewing on, looking at the ten people with amazement. He then communicated with the people beside him through soul transmission: "The ten heroes have all come out. This time, the Medicine Clan is planning to go all out and give the Pill Tower a good beating!"

"That's not all!" Huo Zhi shook her head, her beautiful eyes narrowing slightly, a hint of excitement flashing in them.

"They even brought all the strange flames of the Medicine Clan this time... Nine Nether Wind Flame, Tortoise Spirit Earth Flame, Yin Yang Twin Flames... So that's how it is, this is the kind of aura you possess!"

"Being able to see so many different flames, it was definitely the right choice to come and watch the Pill Gathering."

Then, her gaze returned to Lin Yuan, her face showing intense curiosity: "What form has your Azure Ice Flame evolved into now?"

This person can fuse with sub-fires, and through a trade, he obtained five different sub-fires of the Yan Clan.

The long-awaited clash of different flames, I really want to have another one!
These thoughts also resonated with the Red Lotus Karmic Fire within her body, causing Huo Zhi to unconsciously lick her lips, a fierce fighting spirit appearing in her beautiful eyes.

After the meeting, I might pay him a visit and discuss future cooperation.

"You're only interested in these things." Huo Xuan sighed, rubbing his forehead. His gaze slowly fell on Lin Yuan, and a slight smile appeared on his lips. "Of course, I'm also very interested in this matter, hehe..."

Gu Qingyang stared at Yao Tian and Yao Ling for a moment, feeling the powerful aura emanating from the two, and a hint of envy involuntarily appeared in his eyes.

Although he is already a nine-star Dou Zun, it is unknown when he will be able to break through to the half-saint level!
Although Yao Tian and Yao Ling are the most talented people in the Yao Clan in hundreds of years, they are only of the same ninth-grade bloodline as him. In terms of cultivation talent, Gu Qingyang believes that he is no less than the two of them.

Although both are of the ninth rank bloodline, the other party enjoys far more medicinal resources than I do.

A ninth-grade precious pill that is close to the Xuan Dan level is something that one might not even have the chance to eat in one's entire life, but this brother and sister consumed it when they were Dou Zun, directly saving them many years of arduous cultivation.

"Alchemists, how enviable!"

Shaking his head, Gu Qingyang sighed inwardly and turned his gaze back to the two opposing sides.

On the other side, on the high platform, Lin Yuan shook his head inwardly at the sight of the Medicine Clan's arrogant demeanor, and then took a step forward.

The next instant, his figure appeared strangely beside Elder Lin.

"Yao Tian, ​​you've come to keep your appointment... Not bad for you!" Under everyone's gaze, Lin Yuan broke the silence first, greeting Yao Tian with a smile: "It's been a few years, and you've already broken through to the intermediate half-saint level, very impressive..."

His casual comments sounded unusually calm and composed, as if he didn't even take such a young demigod seriously.

"Medicine Lord... Lin Yuan!"

Looking at the opponent who had defeated him, Yao Tian's arrogant expression slowly faded, replaced by solemnity and surprise.

Even though he was already at the mid-stage of the Heavenly Realm, he couldn't discern the cultivation level of the person before him.

Sensing that several people were probing him, Lin Yuan didn't care and still had that smiling look on his face... Even a powerful expert at the Great Perfection of the Heaven Realm would have to put in a lot of effort to see through his secrets, and these people in front of him didn't have that ability.

Sunlight streamed down on the confident Lin Yuan, outlining his tall and straight profile. His leisurely demeanor ignited a nameless fire within Yao Tian.

He could vaguely sense that his opponent didn't seem to care about him at all!
Although Yao Tian has become much more composed in recent years, this kind of contempt from the bottom of his heart is still unbearable for his proud personality.

"Years have passed, and you're still the same repulsive person you were years ago!" Yao Tian sneered, his voice chilling. "Lin Yuan, do you think I'm still the same person I was years ago? This time, I will settle everything that happened at the First Thunder Ceremony..."

"Then good luck!" Lin Yuan waved casually, his gaze falling leisurely on Yao Ling. "Long time no see, Miss Yao Ling, you've broken through to the Half-Saint realm..."

"It was just luck. Isn't Brother Lin the same?"

Upon hearing Lin Yuan's words, Yao Ling took a light step forward and responded softly, her melodious voice, like that of someone in the mountains, carrying a hint of probing.

At the same time, her nostrils twitched slightly, and the strange and alluring fragrance of the elixir slowly entered her nasal cavity.

This faint fragrance seemed to originate from the depths of the soul, extremely subtle and hidden... If it weren't for the special constitution of the medicinal spirit, which possessed an exceptionally keen perception of both the soul and the elixir, it would be impossible to detect this elusive aroma.

The fragrance of this elixir was so pure that just a light sniff made her soul power more active.

This intoxicating and delightful fragrance of elixirs was something Yao Ling had smelled in the Thunder Realm years ago, and it had stayed with her ever since. After returning to the Medicine Clan, she tried countless times to recreate it, but never succeeded.

Unexpectedly, after several years, the fragrance of the elixir has improved to a whole new level, becoming even more alluring... I really don't know how this person did it!
As she inhaled the delightful fragrance of the pill, a hint of intoxication flashed in Yao Ling's beautiful eyes.

On the other side, Lin Yuan smiled and shrugged, not denying the other party's guess, and said, "Miss, your use of the word 'luck' is truly very modest. With your talent and hard work, breaking through to the half-saint realm is a natural outcome, how could it be luck?"

He looked at the stunningly beautiful girl before him, his eyes burning with desire—the Blood Soul Spirit Body, the key to the Emperor Realm Soul, he had to get it this time!

With his mind settled, Lin Yuan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a meaningful smile.

Yao Ling looked at the smile on the other person's face and noticed the burning light in their eyes. Her heart trembled slightly, as if she remembered something, and a hint of shyness flashed in her eyes.

What my pen pals Yao Guang and Tian Xuan told me through the Sky Dome Network—were they just joking?

Is Lin Yuan, the Medicine Master, really interested in me?!

As the elder brother, Yao Tian immediately noticed Yao Ling's unusual behavior and a sense of foreboding rose in his heart, causing him to frown slightly.

His thoughts raced like lightning as he recalled his younger sister's unusual behavior—over the past few years, she had repeatedly sent people to investigate Lin Yuan, and even attempted to travel to the Northwest Continent to personally investigate Lin Yuan's background, citing the principle of "knowing yourself and your enemy, you will never be defeated."

Connecting all the events, Yao Tian finally understood something in that instant, and his eyes filled with a mixture of anger and worry.

Damn it, if what I think is true, then this is really troublesome.

Just then, Yao Wangui, who was looking Lin Yuan up and down, spoke up, interrupting Yao Tian's thoughts and also interrupting the conversation between Lin Yuan and Yao Ling.

"So you're Lin Yuan? The arrogant brat who calls himself the Medicine Lord?"

The sarcasm and hostility in his voice, as well as that unpleasant arrogance, were not concealed in the slightest.

"It's obvious, why ask so many questions?" Lin Yuan glanced at Yao Wangui and said indifferently.

"As for whether I am arrogant, you will soon find out."

"As for you, although your strength is quite impressive, you lack the demeanor of a senior expert and the etiquette expected of a guest of the Pill Tower... If all the Dou Sheng seniors of the Ruoyao Clan were like you, then I would truly be disappointed!"

Lin Yuan's perception was incredibly sharp; he keenly sensed the undisguised, icy killing intent in the other person's eyes from the very first glance.

For some reason, the old man harbored a deep desire to kill him.

It's hard to avoid someone who's deliberately looking for trouble, and Yao Wangui, a bottom-tier four-star Dou Sheng, isn't even worthy of making Lin Yuan bow his head and back.

If that's the case, then why indulge the other party? Going fishing after a long time isn't a bad choice either.

The body and soul of a four-star Dou Sheng from the Medicine Clan can still be quite useful!

When Lin Yuan mocked a Dou Sheng, the square erupted in uproar. Gazes of admiration, worry, or schadenfreude converged from all directions.

As a four-star Dou Sheng, Yao Wangui held a high position and great power in the Yao clan, and had always lived a life of luxury, receiving countless flattering words.

Being publicly ridiculed by a junior in his early twenties like this was a first for him, and for a moment, he was stunned and speechless.

"Arrogant young man, you are seeking death!"

The next moment, he came to his senses and shouted sharply, the killing intent that had been gathering in his eyes surging up, causing the space around him to distort violently.

Seeing this, Lin Yuan remained calm, took a step back, and shielded Huo Yao in front of him.

"Senior Huo Yao, thank you for your trouble!" With a thought, a wisp of soul voice quietly rang in Huo Yao's ear: "During the Pill Gathering, if you help me keep an eye on Yao Wangui, the terms of the deal between the Yan Clan and me will be considered fulfilled, and I will repay you handsomely in the future..."

Huo Yao nodded slightly, stepped forward, and blocked the raging killing intent that was pouring down: "Brother Wan Gui, it is not dignified for someone of your seniority to attack a young person."

Upon seeing this, Yao Wangui's aged face twitched slightly. He gave the former a deep look before slowly speaking.

"Huo Yao, this brat is being insolent. Shouldn't I teach him a lesson?"

"Young people are all a bit impetuous, aren't they?" Huo Yao waved his hand dismissively, "Besides, young friend Lin Yuan is exceptionally talented, so it's understandable that he's a bit arrogant. As a senior, you should be more magnanimous!"

"If I'm not mistaken, the purpose of bringing your juniors here today is to participate in the Alchemy Gathering, isn't it?"

“In that case, we two old folks are just spectators, so let’s not try to take center stage… Come on, come have a cup of tea with me!”

He gave Yao Wangui a warning look while offering a gentle, sarcastic remark.

Even a small family has many factions.

Each ancient clan, after a long period of reproduction, has become a huge family with a population of nearly ten million, and naturally there are many factions within it... Each ancient clan has a considerable number of branches.

Aside from the mysterious Soul Clan, the relationships between the various branches of the different clans are generally complex and intertwined.

Generally, the clan chief sets the tone for relationships with other clans, and subsequent interactions between clans become concrete exchanges between their branches.

Just like the Huo Yao lineage of the Yan clan, which has always been on good terms with the Yao Wan Huo lineage of the Yao clan.

For this reason, Huo Yao didn't care much about Yao Wangui's attitude—although Yao Wangui held a high position, he couldn't fully represent the Yao clan, and his relationship with his lineage was just so-so!
"Fine, for your sake, I'll spare this brat this time!" Sensing Huo Yao's unwillingness to back down, Yao Wangui's eyes flashed with resentment, but in the end, he went with the flow and chose to back down.

Anyway, we've already got the excuse to deal with this kid—"disrespectful to a senior expert"—and we'll have plenty of opportunities to make our move after that old guy Huo Yao leaves.

Whether it's handled secretly or resolved publicly, both are viable options.

"Brother Wan Gui, please!" Huo Yao smiled, waved his sleeve to open a spatial rift, and then raised his hand in an inviting gesture.

"Wait a moment, I have a small matter to attend to!" Yao Wangui waved his hand, then gave a contemptuous smile towards a corner of the square. "Heh heh, there's a rat that's been lurking around. Let me drag him out and take a look..."

After saying that, he suddenly waved his sleeve, and a powerful spatial fluctuation burst out, sweeping towards a corner of the square.

The next instant, with a muffled "boom", a figure standing in the void was blasted out of the void and crashed heavily onto the seats of the Four Directions Pavilion.

(End of this chapter)