RNP 410. News from the Danish Association
410. News from the Danish Association
The Dan Tower, a super power that can never be ignored in the Central Continent!
Among the so-called rankings of the major powers in Zhongzhou—one hall, one tower, two sects, three valleys, and four pavilions—the Soul Hall ranks higher than the Pill Tower. However, the only reason the Soul Hall can consistently surpass the Pill Tower is in strength. In terms of influence and reputation, the Pill Tower is the strongest in Zhongzhou! Because of the Pill Tower's existence, alchemists in Zhongzhou have become more concentrated than ever before. Even among other major powers, the number of alchemists they can support is quite limited, not to mention that their ranks are far below the strength of these powers.
Many forces felt helpless about this situation, yet dared not take any further action. The reason was the Pill Tower's transcendent status; ordinary forces would never dare offend it, not to mention that alchemists gathering at the Pill Tower was entirely spontaneous, and no one else could find fault with it. The Pill Tower possessed many of the most valued pill formulas among alchemists, the most comprehensive research on the soul, and the richest medicinal materials on the entire continent. Even the so-called "Heavenly Cauldron Ranking" was overseen and published by the Pill Tower.
For alchemists who wish to continue advancing in their current rank, entering the Pill Tower is the best option. For any alchemist with lofty ambitions, the Pill Tower is always their first choice in the Central Continent!
The Pill Gathering is a shining jewel within the Pill Tower, consistently the highest-level event in the entire Central Continent. After all, alchemists hold a transcendent status on the Dou Qi Continent, and the Pill Gathering, a competition that selects the best among alchemists, naturally attracts countless participants each time.
The number of people who went to the Pill Domain during the Pill Gathering was staggering. Among them, alchemists only accounted for one or two out of ten. Even ordinary people who knew nothing about alchemy were very enthusiastic about becoming spectators at the Pill Gathering. After all, it was impossible to see such a terrifying number of alchemists on ordinary days, and finding an alchemist to refine ammunition was the easiest thing to do during the Pill Gathering.
Not to mention, almost everyone wants to witness the birth of a legend! Barring unforeseen circumstances, the champion of each Alchemy Tournament becomes a renowned figure throughout the continent. Among them, the most dazzling is none other than the former number one alchemist on the continent—the Medicine Venerable, Yao Chen!
The Alchemy Gathering is held every thirty years, and each person can only participate once in their lifetime. Most talented alchemists choose to participate in the first one they are allowed to attend, because taking advantage of their age to bully younger, less experienced and skilled individuals is absolutely unacceptable to many proud and arrogant alchemists. Therefore, in a sense, the Alchemy Gathering is almost entirely a stage for young prodigies!
To achieve fame at a young age and become renowned throughout the Central Plains—such a thing is truly eye-catching.
But this time, things seem to have changed...
"The Pill Gathering has been postponed?" Xiao Yan frowned slightly upon hearing this.
Lin Xiuya nodded: "Yes, it's still a full year. This is the first time in the history of the Pill Association. No matter what happened before, such a postponement was unheard of."
Xiao Yan pondered. He was no longer a novice new to Zhongzhou and had long since learned of the importance of the Pill Gathering through various channels. He also knew that the Pill Gathering was the face of the Pill Tower, a powerful force, and the fact that it had been postponed for a whole year meant that something extraordinary had definitely happened at the Pill Tower.
"The reason is that this year's Pill Gathering has been upgraded and renamed the Hundred Realms Pill Gathering, calling on all alchemists in Central Continent who have not participated in previous Pill Gatherings to compete for first place! In addition to the Three Thousand Burning Flames, the Pill Tower is offering additional rewards, and it is said that many reclusive old monsters have already been attracted and persuaded to participate!"
"Has the appeal increased?" Xiao Yan wasn't particularly worried at the moment. After all, which of the alchemy geniuses in Zhongzhou wasn't proud and ambitious when they were young, and wanted to show off their skills at the Pill Gathering when they reached a certain age? There aren't too many old monsters who have left behind, who are exceptionally strong but have never participated in the Pill Gathering. The difficulty of the Pill Gathering will increase, but it will definitely not reach the point where the younger generation cannot compete.
"Senior, has there been any news from Burning Flame Valley?"
Lin Xiuya shook his head: "Not yet, but what is certain is that this news of the postponement definitely came from the Pill Tower; it can't be faked!"
Xiao Yan smiled helplessly: "Then it's unlikely we'll reach any conclusions from this analysis. We can only head to the Pill Domain first."
Lin Xiuya immediately added, "There's one more thing you need to pay attention to."
"What?"
At this point, a hint of apology appeared on Lin Xiuya's face: "That Hua Li you met last time, after learning about your identity, probably has some issues with you and is looking for you."
Xiao Yan thought of Hua Li, with whom he had a minor disagreement during the last trade fair. He hadn't expected that such a trivial incident would escalate into a lasting memory. Imagining Hua Li surrounded by men, fawning over her, Xiao Yan couldn't help but sneer.
"If she comes knocking on our door, we won't be polite."
Lin Xiuya added, "Hua Li herself comes from the Flower Sect, and also has a close relationship with a figure from the Heavenly Nether Sect. The two major forces behind her have a lot of power in the Central Continent, so it's best to deal with them carefully."
After all, Hua Li had a disagreement with Xiao Yan on her own turf, and Lin Xiuya felt somewhat guilty towards Xiao Yan. In his eyes, although Xiao Yan's strength might not be afraid of Hua Li, the Starfall Pavilion was far inferior to the Flower Sect and the Heavenly Nether Sect. So at this moment, he gently comforted Xiao Yan.
At this moment, Lei Jingxiao, who was beside Xiao Yan, couldn't hold back any longer: "What are the Flower Sect and the Heavenly Nether Sect? If they really piss us off, we'll wipe them out!"
Lin Xiuya looked at Lei Jingxiao with some surprise. He had long observed that Lei Jingxiao was not originally part of Xiao Yan's group, but he did not expect the latter to speak with such arrogance.
Xiao Yan merely glanced at Lei Jingxiao before continuing, "Senior, do you have any way to contact Burning Flame Valley? How can I find them when I arrive in the Pill Domain?"
Lin Xiuya also took out a map and said to Xiao Yan, "The people of Burning Flame Valley are concentrated in this area. You can find them after you get to the Pill Domain."
Xiao Yan picked up the map and, before leaving, said to Lin Xiuya, "Senior, a major incident has occurred in the Sound Valley, and it has reached a point of great damage."
Lin Xiuya gazed at Xiao Yan for a moment, then bowed slightly: "Thank you for informing me!"
Xiao Yan then said no more and led his group out of Lin Xiuya's cliffside outpost. Little Fairy Doctor spoke in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Why don't you recruit him into the Starfall Pavilion?"
Xiao Yan smiled: "Why would someone as talented as him want to be taken care of? Just wait, we'll hear his name again in the future."