Battle Through the Heavens: The Holy Sun Immortal Venerable

Chapter 265 Entering the Holy Sect through the Pill Tower

Black Thunder was powerful and imposing, but Lin Ran was even more formidable!

"It seems Lin Ran is going to win this selection," an elder sighed. "If that's the case, then they'll probably have the upper hand in the alliance."

"Although forming an alliance violates the rules of the Pill Tower, it is necessary to do what is necessary when necessary. The Soul Palace is powerful, and there is also the Soul Clan behind it. If the Pill Tower wants to survive, finding allies is a feasible method." The Grand Elder paused for a moment before speaking.

Lin Ran, at such a young age, certainly has the capital to invest in.

Moreover, the pressure that the Soul Palace has exerted on the Pill Tower in recent years has been far too great.

"Rules are rules; there can only be rules if there is a tower. If even the tower is gone, what rules are there to talk about?"

Hearing a hint of relenting in the elder's words, the others exchanged glances and could only nod slowly.

The raging energy storm in the sky finally dissipated slowly after lasting for more than ten minutes. As the storm subsided, the collapsed space gradually repaired itself, and warm sunlight once again poured down from the sky, shining on the mountaintop.

As the storm subsided, all eyes turned to the sky, where a young figure stood in mid-air, seemingly unharmed by the terrifying energy storm.

"roar!"

The moment the dark clouds dissipated, the fire dragon below suddenly roared to the sky, and its massive body burst forth with a dazzling light, astonishing energy surged from within it.

"Bang!"

As the energy fluctuations grew increasingly violent, the fire dragon let out a groan, and its massive body exploded in front of many astonished onlookers.

The instant the fire dragon's body swept away, a streak of light suddenly burst forth from its body, and finally, covered by the scattering flames, it sped towards the sky.

"Trying to leave?"

However, just as the streak of light flashed out, Lin Ran laughed loudly, and with a flash, he appeared in front of the streak of light like a ghost, and reached out his large hand to grab it.

"roar!"

As Lin Ran reached out, the stream of light rapidly expanded, transforming in the blink of an eye into a colossal, monstrous beast. Its massive claws whistled through the air as it slapped Lin Ran across the face.

"Bang!"

As their fists and palms collided, the ferocious beast let out a miserable howl, and its massive body was sent flying backward.

Upon seeing the giant beast that shot out backward, Lin Ran let out a soft snort and suddenly clenched his fist in the air.

Seeing Lin Ran's fierce attack, the giant beast's body erupted with intense light once again, and its body rapidly shrank under the distorted space.

In the blink of an eye, it transformed into a human figure, and the light dissipated.

Lin Ran's expression was quite strange, because there, another "Lin Ran" was standing in the sky.

"I have no interest in playing cosplay with you."

Seeing this, Lin Ran let out a soft snort. If this ninth-grade precious pill were allowed to escape, it might really turn into a strange and unusual thing. Of course, it was more likely that other powerful people would sense its difference and directly grab it and swallow it.

Although the ninth-grade precious pill possesses intelligence, its true power is no match for a powerhouse like Lin Ran.

Unless one reaches the level of a ninth-grade Xuan Dan, only then can one have the opportunity for transformation, just like the patriarch of the Pill Tower.

"roar!"

The ninth-grade precious pill, which had transformed into the appearance of "Lin Ran", clearly did not understand human language, and could only roar at Lin Ran.

This unexpected turn of events in the sky attracted many curious glances.

Even among the renowned alchemists present, it was extremely rare to see a ninth-grade precious pill.

Therefore, when they saw that the pill could actually transform into a human form, they were all quite amazed.

"It actually succeeded in refining it. But I don't know what kind of pill it is. It's a ninth-grade pill made with Bodhi seeds as the main ingredient. Without a prescription, it can't be refined." Xuan Kongzi said with a smile.

Yao Chen shook his head.

He didn't recognize the pill Lin Ran had refined at all. The only thing he could sense was that it had a trace of Bodhi Pill flavor, but it was obviously several times stronger than Bodhi Pill.

In the sky, Lin Ran didn't linger on the ninth-grade precious pill. He seized an opportunity, grabbed it with his palm, and sealed it away.

Then he swiftly moved up and touched the latter's forehead with his finger.

Upon being attacked, the ninth-grade precious pill trembled rapidly, then shrank quickly, transforming into a round pill that was entirely emerald green and about the size of a longan.

The pill floated above Lin Ran's palm, with layers of mist emanating from it and swirling around it, making it look exceptionally magical.

After receiving the ninth-grade pill, Lin Ran slowly descended from the sky. He glanced at Hou Laoguai, whose face was alternating between pale and flushed. Hou Laoguai also had a fiery red pill in his hand, but it was nothing compared to Lin Ran's.

"Gentlemen, please each report the pills you have refined."

Upon seeing Lin Ran land, one of the elders smiled.

"The Flame Demon Purifying Pill, an eighth-grade pill with nine-colored thunderbolts. If someone who cultivates fire-attribute battle qi takes it, there is a chance that it will cause their battle qi to mutate, thereby increasing their combat power." Old Monster Hou rubbed the pill in his hand, his words inevitably carrying a hint of pride. Regardless of whether he won or lost, being able to refine this Flame Demon Purifying Pill had already proven his ability. A pill that could cause battle qi to mutate was not something that just anyone could refine.

"Lin Ran, what about you?"

Lin Ran gently held the emerald green pill and smiled calmly, "The Bodhi Great Rejuvenation Pill is a ninth-grade treasure pill. Its effects are similar to the Bodhi Pill, except that it doubles the success rate of breaking through to the half-saint realm, which the Bodhi Pill originally could increase."

"Twice? How is that possible?"

As soon as Lin Ran finished speaking, it immediately drew gasps of surprise.

"Oh?"

Hearing Lin Ran's words, even the elder in hemp robes was somewhat moved.

Breaking through from the peak of Dou Zun to the Half-Saint is known to be the most difficult hurdle. Countless top experts are stuck at this step and never manage to step into that realm until the end of their lives.

And that is precisely why a single Bodhi Pill could drive even the most powerful Dou Zun to madness.

The original Bodhi Pill had a success rate of about 20%, but now that it has doubled, it has reached a terrifying 50%. This means that just one Bodhi Great Rejuvenation Pill can increase the success rate of a peak Dou Zun expert by 50%!

If word got out, those peak Dou Zun experts would definitely be green with envy and risk everything to kneel before Lin Ran and beg him to refine pills!

This Bodhi Great Rejuvenating Pill is considered an enhanced version of the Bodhi Pill.

This is a medicinal formula that Lin Ran himself comprehended after countless experiments during his hundred lifetimes of reincarnation within the Bodhi tree. Only Lin Ran, who possesses a different kind of fire and has undergone the enhancement of the Bodhi Heart, can refine this kind of pill. Others, even if they know the formula, cannot enhance the efficacy of the Bodhi Pill to such a terrifying degree.

However, the only regret is that the Bodhi Great Rejuvenation Pill must use Bodhi seeds as the main ingredient. These rare and precious things are extremely rare. Even Lin Ran only has less than ten of them.

"Lin Ran, you should know that making things up at a time like this could lead to disqualification, you know?" An elder hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"Rest assured, Elder, if there is any falsehood, Lin Ran will take responsibility." Lin Ran said with a faint smile, "Besides, I have no need to fabricate anything, do I?"

indeed.

With a soul at the Great Perfection of the Heavenly Realm, coupled with cultivation even stronger than Elder Ma Yi, Lin Ran had absolutely no need to fake it!

Seeing this, the elders exchanged glances and finally could only nod slowly.

"Since that's the case..." The elder dressed in hemp robes glanced at Lin Ran and finally spoke slowly.

"The Bodhi Great Rejuvenation Pill is of superior quality to the Flame Demon Purifying Pill; therefore, the final winner of this selection is... Lin Ran!"

Upon hearing the Grand Elder's final announcement, Old Monster Hou's face turned pale and then flushed.

He had been fighting with Yao Chen for years, and had always been outmatched by Yao Chen. He originally thought that he was now able to defeat the former, but the cruel reality told him that he was still far from being able to.

Yao Chen was already a ninth-grade alchemist, but now he couldn't even compare to a young junior recommended by Yao Chen and others.

"Hehe, congratulations, old man Yao and sect leader Lin." Xuan Kongzi stroked his beard and laughed.

"This is truly remarkable! This young man, Lin Ran, is incredibly talented!"

"To have reached this level at such a young age, the future is truly limitless!"

Hearing the congratulations from all around, Yao Chen couldn't stop smiling.

"You flatter me, my sect leader's strength is beyond doubt."

"The reason I was able to break through to the Dou Sheng realm and also reach the ninth rank in alchemy is entirely due to the sect master's guidance!"

Seeing Yao Chen's smiling face, Old Monster Hou felt a surge of anger. He angrily flicked his sleeve and turned to leave.

On the stone platform, the Grand Elder looked at Lin Ran, a faint smile appearing on his aged face.

Although the latter was many times younger than him, age was not important in Zhongzhou; what mattered was strength. Lin Ran's cultivation of fighting spirit and alchemy skills were enough to make him treat him as an equal!

"Lin Ran, from now on you will be an elder of the Little Pill Tower. You and Yao Chen, come with me. We should discuss the matter you have mentioned."

Upon hearing this, Lin Ran smiled and nodded.

He came to Little Dan Tower for the sake of the Alliance. If it weren't for that crucial vote, he wouldn't have been very interested in competing with these old fogies.

After the Grand Elder finished speaking, he turned around and slowly walked down the stone platform, followed by several other elders.

"Let's go."

Yao Chen, Xuan Kongzi, and the other two also came to Lin Ran's side with smiles on their faces, watching the backs of the Grand Elder and the others.

Now that Lin Ran is one of the elders of the Pill Tower, things will be much simpler from now on, and there is great hope for the alliance.

……

In the council hall of the Little Pill Tower, ten elders, including Xuan Kongzi and the other two, sat at separate tables. Lin Ran and Yao Chen also found a place to sit down and then looked at the Grand Elder at the head of the table.

"Danta has always maintained a neutral stance and never takes sides with any faction or camp. This is considered one of Danta's rules."

The Grand Elder's calm voice slowly echoed in the hall: "Many elders oppose this alliance. After all, although the Pill Tower and the Soul Palace have a deep-seated grudge, forming an alliance would break the rules of the Pill Tower."

"Elder, that's not quite right. The Soul Hall has captured countless alchemists' souls over the years. Although they've done it discreetly, word has likely still gotten out. As a sacred place in the hearts of alchemists, the Pill Tower has an obligation to protect their safety. However, in the face of the Soul Hall's wanton actions over the years, the Pill Tower hasn't taken any strong counterattacks. If this continues, it's inevitable that some alchemists will become dissatisfied, leading to a significant loss of the Pill Tower's reputation. At that point, the title of sacred place will be undeserved."

Lin Ran spoke calmly.

"But once the Pill Tower loses its sacred status in the hearts of alchemists, then tell me, how is the Pill Tower any different from other ordinary forces?"

Lin Ran's words did not give everyone much face; instead, they bluntly exposed the current predicament of the Pill Tower.

Some things, if not explained clearly, these old-fashioned elders who cling to the old rules will not agree with him!

However, it must be said that this approach did have a significant effect. Although some elders looked rather grim, their furrowed brows revealed the seriousness of the situation.

The Soul Palace has been collecting souls at an increasingly faster pace over the years, and sometimes they no longer bother to conceal their actions.

This undoubtedly caused considerable anxiety among many alchemists.

Faced with this situation, the Pill Tower did not take any measures. At first, these alchemists might be patient, but as time went on, their hearts would gradually cool down. When they discovered that the Pill Tower, this sacred place, could not provide them with any protection, who would still regard the Pill Tower as an inviolable sacred place?

At the head of the table, the Grand Elder also fell silent after Lin Ran's words, and after a long while, he finally sighed softly.

"Lin Ran, what you said makes sense. No wonder someone as proud and arrogant as Yao Chen would be willing to join your ranks."

"Elder, you flatter me. Everything I have today is thanks to the Sect Master. Without the Sect Master, I, Yao Chen, would not have reached this level."

Yao Chen stroked his beard and said with a smile.

"You old codger, you're really getting the better deal and then acting innocent..."

The Grand Elder looked at Lin Ran with a hint of helplessness: "Now that you are considered an elder of the Little Pill Tower, the votes supporting the alliance will be in the lead. Although I am the Grand Elder, I must strictly abide by these rules. So, this time, you have succeeded."

"My Dan Tower will join your Holy Sect!"

(End of this chapter)