Reaching the pinnacle from Doupo

Chapter 640 Frank Talk, Grand Array, Gift
As soon as he finished speaking, the Heavenly Pill Saint slowly turned around, his wise and weathered gaze landing heavily on Lin Yuan's face.

Instantly, the atmosphere in the secluded room became slightly more somber.

“Very well, as the junior, I shall speak first!” Lin Yuan showed no intention of shirking responsibility. He bowed slightly and asked calmly, “Ancestor, you must have already discovered… that I have a special connection with the Soul Palace?!”

He gazed calmly at the Heavenly Pill Saint before him, his expression serene, showing no sign of panic, and his voice composed.

"Oh? Little one, why do you think that?" The Heavenly Pill Saint raised an eyebrow and pressed for an answer.

"The reason lies in the inheritance I received last time." Lin Yuan's lips curled up slightly, and a confident smile appeared on his clear face.

"The last time I came to this space, I received the inheritance of the art of alchemy."

"However, within that vast heritage, there were several passages that were incompatible with alchemy. At that time, my cultivation was low and my knowledge was shallow, and I had not yet figured out what those were. However, as my cultivation deepened, many things became clear."

"Those few passages of inherited content are a method to break restrictions, and they are extremely effective against the restrictions imposed on me by the Soul Clan."

"At that time, I guessed that the patriarch had discovered my secret."

"Thinking about it, it makes sense. Your soul is already at the Emperor Realm. Even if it's just a remnant soul, it's impossible for you not to see through those petty tricks."

"I just don't know, Master, what decision do you intend to make..."

The Heavenly Pill Saint smiled slightly, his smile revealing a depth and understanding. His gaze swept over Lin Yuan, as if trying to see through the young man before him.

After a moment, he spoke slowly, his voice carrying an undeniable authority.

“Little fellow, you are quite perceptive. Indeed, I sensed the Soul Clan restriction in your soul when you last came.”

"The reason I summoned you here is to deal with this matter."

“Speaking of which, you are now the Tower Master of the Pill Tower. If you were in my position, how would you handle this matter? The Pill Tower and the Soul Palace have been enemies for many years, and the current Tower Master of the Pill Tower still has the aura of the Soul Palace and the soul restrictions of the Soul Clan in his soul.”

"It seems you didn't cherish my good intentions before... Even now, you're still entangled with the Soul Clan!"

As he spoke, his voice gradually faded, and his gaze became increasingly distant.

In that instant, although the Heavenly Pill Saint's figure did not change in the slightest, he seemed to transform into a towering giant, exuding a terrifying pressure.

If this room weren't already a realm within a realm, the Grand Elder, who was outside comprehending the secret techniques, would have already been awakened.

However, Lin Yuan seemed oblivious to the changes in the Heavenly Pill Saint, gently touching his forehead and seriously considering the question raised by the other party.

He had become so accustomed to the pressure of the Emperor Realm Soul that he was desensitized to it—the resentment and oppression from his father-in-law, who possessed a complete Emperor Realm Soul, due to the "abduction" of his daughter, were far beyond the pressure exerted by the Heavenly Pill Saint at this moment.

His calm and composed demeanor earned him a silent nod of approval from the Heavenly Pill Saint.

According to Lin Mo's account and Cao Ying's narration, the young man before them possessed exceptional talent, intelligence, and character, seemingly born for the revival of Danta.

However, the Heavenly Pill Saint decided to make the final judgment himself.

Judging from the current situation, this little guy has extremely high talent and a strong will, and he has more hidden secrets than expected—just a moment ago, he sensed a dangerous aura from the other party's soul.

Although it was only for a moment, he wouldn't mistake the aura of that Emperor-level soul.

This aura of the Emperor Realm is extremely powerful. More importantly, it possesses a vitality that the remnant soul of the dead does not have, yet it does not belong to the two "old friends," Soul Emperor and Gu Yuan.

That means there are other living peak experts on the Dou Qi Continent, and they are standing right behind this young man.

As for who it was, the pure dragon energy already explained a lot.

"So that's how it is, it's the Ancient Dragon Clan of the Void?" The Heavenly Pill Saint narrowed his eyes slightly, his mind racing.

"According to Xiao Mo, the Ancient Dragon Clan's Battle Saint took away the Three Thousand Burning Flames after Lin Yuan came to the Pill Tower... If that's the case, then everything makes sense. The Pill Tower and the Ancient Dragon Clan deepening their relationship is indeed a very good option."

"I just don't know how far this little guy's relationship with the Ancient Dragon Clan has progressed."

"However, the fact that it can be imbued with dragon energy for protection must mean that the relationship is extremely close."

As his thoughts raced, the Heavenly Pill Saint's natural condescension towards the younger generation quickly faded, and he had basically made a decision on how to treat Lin Yuan.

In exchanges, the balance of power between the two sides always plays a crucial role.

Under the watchful gaze of the Heavenly Pill Saint, Lin Yuan spoke slowly and deliberately: "If I were to stand in the position of the Ancestral Master, I would entrust everything to the current Tower Master and then give him my full support."

"After all, in the current Dou Qi Continent, the name of the Pill Tower Master is almost synonymous with the Pill Tower."

"The affairs of the world are inherently complex and ever-changing; situations that are simply black and white are extremely rare. As for being placed under a soul restriction by the Soul Clan, it's not a big problem. It's proof that the Soul Clan doesn't trust him, so why worry about his stance?"

“A person who achieves such success at such a young age must have extremely high aspirations… If the Soul Clan imposes restrictions on them, they will not gain loyalty, but only hatred.”

"As for the restriction itself, it is not difficult to break, and there are many ways to break it. The key is the timing of the break."

"With the restrictions on them, the Soul Clan is more likely to let their guard down."

"In the eyes of the Soul Palace, the Pill Tower is already in their grasp, so there is no need to invest too much effort in it or to deliberately suppress it. As a result, both the growth of the Pill Tower Master and the revival of the Pill Tower will receive more time and assistance."

"In short, a soul restriction that can be broken is not the Soul Palace's trump card, but the Pill Tower's."

"Master, is there any truth to what I have said?"

After speaking, he shifted his gaze slightly, looking directly at the Heavenly Pill Saint before him, his clear eyes filled with composure and confidence.

Lin Yuan would not have said those threatening words unless absolutely necessary.

"Young man, you see things quite clearly." The Heavenly Pill Saint stroked his beard, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes. "Indeed, the affairs of the world are inherently complex. The Pill Tower and the Soul Palace have a long-standing feud, and you have some entanglements with the Soul Palace, but so what?"

He paused, his gaze becoming deep and distant, "To revitalize the Pill Tower, one must know how to go with the flow and be able to control both black and white."

As he spoke, the Heavenly Pill Saint chuckled, and the oppressive aura emanating from his body dissipated.

“Young man, I am very pleased that you can tell me these things so frankly.”

"Now, as the Tower Master of the Pill Tower, you bear the future and hope of the Pill Tower on your shoulders. As long as you prioritize the position of Tower Master and do not forget the interests of the Pill Tower, I will not be bound by your relationship with the Soul Palace." "I can grant you the authority to use the Pill Tower's accumulated resources over thousands of years, as well as... a portion of the Pill Sect's resources."

If this junior truly has an Emperor Soul expert behind him, the soul restriction will pose no threat whatsoever.

The description Lin Mo gave of what this boy did after joining the Pill Tower is enough to show that he truly had no intention of harming the Pill Tower.

"Thank you, Ancestor!" Lin Yuan cupped his hands in thanks, feeling relieved—he hadn't expected things to go so smoothly, and that the Heavenly Pill Saint was such an enlightened person.

"This disciple will remember your teachings, prioritize the interests of the Dan Tower, and live up to your expectations."

“We’re all on the same side, no need to be so polite.” The Heavenly Pill Saint waved his hand with a smile, then changed the subject and said seriously, “I also have something I need your help with.”

"Master, please speak. Within my capabilities, Lin Yuan will not refuse!" Lin Yuan's eyes turned solemn as he spoke in a deep voice.

"Alright, take a look at this first." The Heavenly Pill Saint nodded slightly, flicked his finger, and a wave of soul energy flashed out and hovered in front of Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan hesitated for a moment, then secretly and cautiously took it into his hand. A stream of information quickly flooded into his mind, and in a short while, a profound array called the "Thirty-Three Heavens Pill Spirit Array" was engraved in his mind.

He closed his eyes slightly, sensing the information. After a moment, he opened his eyes and looked solemnly at the old man in front of him.

"Master, what exactly is this formation?"

"It is the foundation I wish to leave for the Pill Tower." The Heavenly Pill Saint said quietly, "The Thirty-Three Heavens Pill Spirit Array is the result of my research completed inside the monument."

"Once this formation is completed, the Pill Tower will have the foundation to suppress the crisis and resolve most of the crises it encounters."

"This formation is based on the ancient clan's lineage-protecting formation. It uses my remnant soul at the Emperor Realm as the array eye and thirty-three Rank 9 pills as the core nodes. Once activated, it will allow me to unleash the power of a Seven-Star Dou Sheng for a short period of time."

"The formation requires a ninth-grade elixir, which I specially deduced. It can absorb the energy of heaven and earth to make up for its own losses."

"In this way, the array can be activated once every few years."

"Unfortunately, not long after this formation was created, the 'Little Pill Tower Rebellion' broke out, which you all know about. Dan Lingzi perished in that chaos, unable to complete the refining of thirty-three Rank 9 pills... He only completed sixteen, less than half."

Dan Lingzi was the name of the deceased master of the Little Pill Tower, who was also the teacher of Hun Xuzi.

He shook his head and continued, "In that chaotic situation, all the ninth-grade alchemists in the Pill Tower were wiped out, and for the next few hundred years, no alchemists of sufficient skill appeared in the next generation."

"The matter of the formation will be put on hold for now."

"The incomplete formation set up by sixteen grade nine pills can only exert the power of a lower six-star Dou Sheng, even with me as the core of the formation."

"Now that you are a ninth-grade alchemist, therefore..."

The Heavenly Pill Saint paused briefly, his gaze falling on Lin Yuan's face, his expression filled with undisguised anticipation.

"The Ancestor wants me to complete the formation? Sure!" Lin Yuan nodded without much hesitation. "Although the 'Myriad Transformation Saint Pill' is difficult to refine, it is only slightly more difficult than the 'Divine Vein Foundation Pill,' which is still within my capabilities."

The idea behind the Thirty-Three Heavens Pill Spirit Array greatly inspired Lin Yuan, and he was naturally happy to help complete the array.

"Let me think..." Lin Yuan pondered for a moment and said, "Considering the matters at hand, if there are enough medicinal materials, I can complete the refining of all the pills within five years."

"Five years...that's fine!"

The Heavenly Pill Saint nodded in satisfaction and chuckled, "I'm giving you a gift, a gift that any alchemist will surely appreciate."

As he spoke, a thought struck him, and he relayed some more information to Lin Yuan.

"Master, what are those coordinates?" Lin Yuan received the message, his joy gradually widening as he looked excitedly at the Heavenly Pill Saint.

"Hehe, it's an ancient relic I once found." The Heavenly Pill Saint smiled, a hint of nostalgia flashing in his eyes.

"Back then, after I found those ruins, I saw that their natural environment was excellent, so I managed to seal them off and use them as my private medicinal garden... In my lifetime, I spent a lot of effort setting up many formations to regulate the natural environment there."

"With the enhancement of those formations, high-grade medicinal herbs that grow there for a thousand years will be just as effective as those that grow there for five thousand years in the Pill Realm."

"Twenty years before my fall, I planted many medicinal herbs in it and then sealed it up."

"If nothing unexpected happens, those three ancient herb gardens that have been isolated for thousands of years should now be full of high-grade medicinal herbs. It shouldn't be difficult to gather enough herbs to refine dozens of grade nine pills."

"These are the rewards and gifts that I, as the founder of the Pill Tower, present to the current head of the Pill Tower!"

"Once you reach those spatial coordinates, you can use the secret method I taught you to open a spatial rift that you can enter without the ruins ever being opened."

"Remember, do not allow the ruins to emerge, as this will affect the earth's energy and greatly reduce their effect in accelerating the growth of medicinal herbs."

"Thank you for your gift, Master. I will remember your teachings." Lin Yuan's face lit up with joy. He quickly cupped his hands in a salute and solemnly said, "I will not let you down. I will finish refining all the Myriad Transformation Saint Pills as soon as possible and complete the Thirty-Three Heavens Pill Spirit Array."

The Heavenly Pill Saint smiled slightly and waved his hand, saying, "No need to be polite. I am the past of the Pill Tower, and you are the future of the Pill Tower. The past should pave the way for the future."

Lin Yuan's current performance has earned the approval of the Heavenly Pill Saint, who has decided to place a heavy bet on him.

If you want to win people over and win their hearts, you should be generous and thorough.

So he didn't hesitate and directly offered his next sincere offer: "Lin Yuan, I told you last time after you received the inheritance that I would have you come back after you become a Dou Sheng... The reason I asked you to come is so that you can receive a high-level alchemy inheritance."

"Could it be the inheritance of the Profound Pill?" Lin Yuan's eyes lit up instantly, his gaze fixed on the Heavenly Pill Saint.

"Hehe, it's the Profound Core Inheritance and the Golden Core Inheritance." The Heavenly Core Saint smiled kindly and nodded slightly, saying, "As the Tower Master of the Pill Tower, your talent and strength are sufficient, so naturally you should inherit the highest inheritance. Follow me..."

After saying that, he slowly walked to the door and opened it.

As the door was pushed open, Lin Yuan clearly felt that this sealed-off world was finally reopened in that instant.

The two stepped out of the room and saw Elder Lin waiting respectfully.

However, the Heavenly Pill Saint did not say much. Instead, he looked up at the brilliant starry sky above, then lightly waved his sleeve. Instantly, the myriad stars in the night sky dispersed, and a golden sun slowly rose in the soul space...

(End of this chapter)