Capítulo 173: Chapter 172 – Substitute for the Three Giants of the Pill Tower!
"Hahaha, that old man couldn't be happier. It's always the same old faces; the alchemy world needs some fresh seeds, just like Yao Chen back in the day," Elder Shennong chuckled, stroking his beard.
"Yao Chen, huh? Such a pity!" The Lord of the Pill Tower nodded and then sighed with some regret.
"Jiang Yun has also caught the attention of the Soul Palace. Pill Tower, you'll need to protect him well. Don't let Yao Chen's tragedy repeat itself!" Elder Shennong nodded, reminding them earnestly.
"Do you seem to think highly of him?" The Lord of the Pill Tower couldn't help but look at Elder Shennong.
"The lad has a certain charm," Elder Shennong praised.
"Haha, in that case, why not take him back and mentor him? There might be a master-disciple relationship between you two," The Lord of the Pill Tower suddenly looked outside and then at Elder Shennong with a gentle smile.
Upon hearing this, Elder Shennong was momentarily stunned. He also looked outside and shook his head, smiling.
Within the small Pill Tower, both being at the peak of the Heavenly Realm, Elder Shennong was evidently less familiar than the Lord of the Pill Tower.
At this moment, Jiang Yun, unaware that he had caught the attention of two Six-Star Dou Shengs, followed Xuan Kongzi to the entrance of the small Pill Tower.
The small Pill Tower formed an independent space, the true core of the Pill Tower, naturally located at the very center.
Xuan Kongzi lightly pressed a spot on the wall at the end of the hall. A subtle fluctuation emanated from his palm, and in the blink of an eye, the wall transformed into a slowly rotating spatial pathway.
"Let's go."
Opening the spatial pathway, Xuan Kongzi smiled and took the lead, with Jiang Yun following slowly.
It only took a brief minute through the spatial pathway before a strange space unfolded before them. In the distance, towering peaks everywhere were shrouded in clouds and mist, giving off an ethereal sense.
A rich scent of medicinal herbs filled the air. The mountains were covered with numerous herb gardens, where rare medicinal plants from the outside world grew in abundance.
"These are the lifelines of many predecessors!" Xuan Kongzi smiled, looking at Jiang Yun's gaze before stepping towards one of the peaks.
As they passed through the rich herbal fields, they saw several old figures emitting strong soul waves.
Whenever these elders saw Jiang Yun, they first showed a hint of surprise and then each displayed a kind smile towards him.
Every person here, if placed in Central Plains, could attract significant attention. Having one alchemist of this rank in a sect would be an immense benefit to them.
Jiang Yun showed no arrogance, greeting everyone he met and accepting their goodwill.
Finally, Xuan Kongzi brought Jiang Yun to where the Lord of the Pill Tower was.
As soon as they stopped, a tender yet ancient voice echoed in their ears, "Just come in directly."
The two exchanged glances, then walked inside, where Jiang Yun saw the Lord of the Pill Tower and Elder Shennong once more.
"Greetings, seniors!" Jiang Yun and Xuan Kongzi cupped their hands and saluted the two.
"Haha, little one, it seems you've refined the Three Thousand Burning Flame. Astonishing that you can harmonize two different flames within your body. In a thousand years, you are the third I have seen!" Elder Shennong sized up Jiang Yun with a smile.
Jiang Yun's expression remained unchanged. He knew who the other two were: Clan Leader Yan Jin of the Yan Clan and Xiao Xuan from a thousand years ago.
With gratitude, Jiang Yun replied to Elder Shennong, "It might be because the Three Thousand Burning Flame wasn't complete. Different flames can devour each other, and I managed to refine it only because it was damaged beforehand."
"If it had been a complete Three Thousand Burning Flame, I wouldn't have been so fortunate."
Elder Shennong nodded, and then stroked his beard with a smile, "That is also your fortune. By the way, you've found an unknown flame with powers ranking in the top ten of the Flame Ranking. To be honest, if I didn't know better, I'd suspect it's the Life Flame!"
Elder Shennong looked at Jiang Yun with envy, for the Life Flame held more allure than any other flame for someone of his age.
But of course, given his status, he wouldn't harm Jiang Yun over a flame.
Jiang Yun's expression didn't change, but internally he was thrilled. From Elder Shennong's words, it seemed he hadn't identified the Life Flame yet, leaving a chance for Little Medical Fairy.
The Life Flame, with its wood-origin fire attribute, was perfect for Little Medical Fairy. Jiang Yun had initially thought it might be troublesome to take it from Elder Shennong, but now it seemed unnecessary.
"Just luck," Jiang Yun humbly shook his head and sighed.
At that moment, the Lord of the Pill Tower looked at Xuan Kongzi and asked, "In light of the recent upheaval, we have vacancies among the elders of the small Pill Tower. I intend to have replacements from your current three giants. Do you have any suitable candidates?"
Xuan Kongzi shook his head, "Among the eight great elders, none have the prestige or strength. The younger generation hasn't matured yet, so there's no suitable candidate for now."
"Actually, Yao Chen was the best choice. A pity..." Xuan Kongzi thought of his old friend and shook his head regretfully.
Elder Shennong then smiled at Jiang Yun and said, "You lot are blind to the obvious. Isn't there a perfect candidate standing right here?"
Upon hearing this, Xuan Kongzi and the Lord of the Pill Tower immediately turned their gaze toward Jiang Yun. The Lord of the Pill Tower nodded in satisfaction and said, "Jiang Yun is indeed a fitting candidate. But Jiang Yun, are you willing?"
Suddenly hearing himself being considered for one of the Pill Tower's three giants, Jiang Yun was taken aback. He then said, "I'm willing, but I've always enjoyed a free and unrestrained life; I'm not used to staying in one place."
While he was willing, if it meant he had to stay in the Pill Tower all the time, it wouldn't be worth it.
"Young people should indeed explore more outside. How about we give you the title of a substitute for now?" The Lord of the Pill Tower said kindly.
"However..." The Lord of the Pill Tower smiled at Jiang Yun, "The title of one of the three giants also means that our Pill Tower needs someone to stand up and boost morale after the recent battle. You've performed outstandingly and are known as the number one genius of Central Plains, making you an ideal candidate."
"Understood. I also want to test my current alchemy skills. Moreover, I could use guidance from both seniors," Jiang Yun nodded, understanding the implication. They wanted him to create some spectacle to restore the Pill Tower's prestige.
"Haha, I'm very strict. If your work is poor, don't blame me for being harsh!" Elder Shennong laughed.
"Please watch, senior!" Jiang Yun confidently replied to Elder Shennong's test.
"Hahaha"
Watching the lively interaction between the elder and the youth, Xuan Kongzi and the Lord of the Pill Tower couldn't help but laugh, momentarily dispelling the gloom from their recent defeat.
The Pill Tower acted swiftly. Despite their recent defeat to the Soul Palace, they were still the dominant force in Central Plains. Within a day, the news that Jiang Yun would be a substitute for one of the three giants and perform alchemy publicly spread throughout Central Plains, causing a huge commotion.
Who was Jiang Yun? Perhaps a few years ago, no one knew, but in recent years, he had become the most famous person in Central Plains.
He was not only a Dou Zun (Battle Venerable), but also a master alchemist of the eighth rank; each title was incredibly attractive, and Jiang Yun held both at such a young age.
In the previous grand battle, Jiang Yun's performance was exceptional, adding to his legendary status.
Now, Jiang Yun and Yun Yi were the leading figures of the younger generation in the Dou Qi continent. The former was the young master of the Soul Palace, while the latter had been appointed a substitute for the three giants of the Pill Tower, setting them up as inevitable rivals.
In the coming years, Jiang Yun and Yun Yi were sure to play pivotal roles in the major powerhouses of Pill Tower and Soul Palace, respectively.
"The Holy Pill City is especially lively today!"
Radiant sunlight cast over the earth as bustling crowds thronged the city gates, flooding into Holy Pill City. Today, the Pill Domain was exceptionally animated.
Today was an important day, not just for the Pill Domain but for all of Central Plains, and even the entire Dou Qi continent. Today was when Jiang Yun was set to perform alchemy publicly.
Despite the recent battle that had damaged many buildings in Holy Pill City, they had all been repaired, restoring the city's former bustling life.
Were it not for the earth-shattering battle a few days ago, one would hardly believe such a tumultuous event had just occurred.
The remarkable speed of reconstruction in this extraordinary world was astounding.
Today, the streets were crowded, filled with unfamiliar faces from various influential forces invited to witness the event. Those invited into the inner domain were generally powerful individuals with notable backgrounds.
"Teacher, Holy Pill City sure is lively!"
Outside the bustling Holy Pill City, a familiar figure observed the crowds and spoke in his mind.
"I heard the Soul Palace invaded the Pill Tower a few days ago, nearly destroying Holy Pill City. Wonder how Xuan Kongzi and the others are doing?" An elderly voice echoed in Xiao Yan's ears.
"Teacher, there's no mention of the three giants of the Pill Tower among the casualties, so I believe Senior Xuan Kongzi and the others are fine," Xiao Yan comforted Yao Chen, who was worried about his old friends.
"Hope so!" Yao Chen reassured himself as he looked at Xiao Yan with satisfaction, saying, "Back in the Jia Ma Empire, I saw Jiang Yun's extraordinary potential. Who would've thought he'd come this far in just two years? It's truly astounding!"
"Now he's going to be a substitute for the Pill Tower's three giants. To receive recognition from the elders of the small Pill Tower means his alchemy has reached a considerable level. This public alchemy is a great opportunity for you to learn."
Since the Three-Year Agreement, Xiao Yan's strength had advanced rapidly. He had already found three types of different flames: the 18th-ranked Wind Fury Dragon Flame, the 22nd-ranked Xuan Huang Flame, and the 13th-ranked Tortoise Spirit Ground Fire.
Different flames, rarely seen by others, clustered around Xiao Yan, skyrocketing his power.
Xiao Yan had progressed from a Da Dou Shi (Great Fighter) to a Three-Star Dou Huang (Battle Emperor), his growth even more astonishing than Jiang Yun's.
"Yes, Teacher," Xiao Yan nodded seriously, "But I believe that I am not inferior to anyone. One day, I will catch up with him."
Seeing Xiao Yan's spirited demeanor, Yao Chen's face showed a comforting smile.
"By the way, Teacher, I've already obtained four different flames. I can now fulfill the conditions needed for your revival!" Xiao Yan's words sent a shiver through Yao Chen, who, with a shaky tone, appreciatively said, "No rush. Your alchemy still isn't quite at the level needed for the Bone-Melting Blood Pill. After all those years, a bit more time won't matter."
"Understood!" Xiao Yan nodded firmly, vowing to quickly revive his teacher, who had waited for so long.
At noon.
The sun hung high in the sky, and as noon approached, its heat intensified. The towering Pill Tower glistened under the radiant sun, looking majestic like a pillar connecting heaven and earth.
The plaza surrounding the Pill Tower was packed with people, their silhouettes even visible on distant buildings.
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