Return to Heavenly Star City
The Spirit Boat passed through the shimmering light curtain of the Teleportation Array, and the familiar bustling atmosphere of Heavenly Star City rushed towards them.
Having survived the terrifying, life-or-death attack by the Demon King, the surviving Alchemist on the ship finally breathed a sigh of relief. They collapsed onto the deck, panting heavily, feeling as if they had just emerged from another world.
Their successful return to Heavenly Star City meant they were completely safe.
The Spirit Boat slowly descended in the Teleportation Area. The Ancestor Tian Xing's cold gaze swept over the crowd, but he didn't say much. He simply dismissed them and told them to return to their respective places.
The Alchemist bowed deeply to Ancestor Tian Xing, then turned to Su Bai in unison, their eyes filled with gratitude, awe, and admiration that had reached an unprecedented peak.
Unlike the others, Su Bai did not rush back to his Number Nine Pill Shop.
He straightened his robes and, without pausing for a moment, headed straight for the towering Star Tower in the center of Heavenly Star City, a tower so high that mortals could never fully comprehend it in their entire lives.
Regardless, since Old Ancestor Heavenly Star personally saved them, they should express their gratitude in person as soon as possible.
Thanks to the access to the Star Tower granted by the Old Ancestor Heavenly Star, Su Bai proceeded without hindrance, with the array shrouded in immortal mist automatically parting to create a path before him.
Soon, he arrived once again at the top of that secluded Star Tower — the Star Gazing Platform.
The place remains as peaceful and serene as ever, with the babbling of the Spiritual Spring and the swaying of bamboo leaves, seemingly from a different dimension from the bustling world below the tower.
The Old Ancestor Heavenly Star, dressed in a simple Gray Daoist Robe, still sat cross-legged on the Prayer Mat in front of the Bamboo House, as if he had never left since time immemorial.
"Disciple Lu Jiu greets Old Ancestor, and thanks Old Ancestor for saving my life." Su Bai dared not be negligent in the slightest. After landing, he respectfully performed a Prostrating on All Five Points.
The Old Ancestor Heavenly Star slowly opened his eyes. His eyes, which seemed to contain the entire vast starry sea, glanced at Su Bai, and an invisible force gently lifted him up.
"Rise." The Old Ancestor's voice was calm and unchanging, revealing neither joy nor anger. "This action was merely a convenient one. The Demon Race's ambition to hunt down Human Race Geniuses on the territory of my Heavenly Star Alliance is nothing short of wishful thinking."
His tone was extremely calm, as if defeating a Demon King was truly just a trivial matter.
This is the confidence and courage of the number one person in the Heavenly Star Alliance. "Disciple has a question, please enlighten me Old Ancestor."
Su Bai stood up, seizing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and asked respectfully.
"Explain."
"What is the origin of that Demon King named Fu Kong, and his Shadowless Bat Race? How could he possess such bizarre Divine Ability?" Su Bai was still shaken by this. If it weren't for the presence of the Old Ancestor Heavenly Star, he probably wouldn't have even had the chance to activate the Secret Realm Origin.
"The Shadowless Bat Race an ancient Royal Clan among the Demon Race, possessing Ancient Bloodline. They excel at stealth and assassination, and their Talent Divine Ability are extremely unpredictable. As for anything else, you don't need to know too much." Old Ancestor Heavenly Star didn't intend to elaborate, but simply warned, "Just remember, the Demon Race race has always acted ruthlessly. Now that you have a reputation, you've become a thorn in their side. Be extra careful in your future actions."
"This Disciple will remember the Old Ancestor's teachings." Su Bai's heart tightened, and he nodded solemnly.
It seems that until I have enough strength, Heavenly Star City is still the safest haven.
"Go then. Your trip to the South Sea has brought honor to our Heavenly Star Alliance. You've done well. Go back and cultivate diligently, and don't slack off." The Old Ancestor Heavenly Star waved his hand and closed his eyes again.
"This Disciple takes his leave." Su Bai bowed again and then quietly withdrew from the Star Gazing Platform.
After leaving the Star Tower, Su Bai went straight back to Number Nine Pill Shop in Profound Pill Market.
The moment he stepped into the Pill Shop, the entire elite forces of Heavenly Star City were in an uproar.
The details of the South Sea Alchemy Grand Gathering had already been reported back through various channels.
Su Bai, with his Early Golden Core cultivation, publicly and in full Dao of Alchemy everyone, directly crushed Lin Huasheng, the personal Disciple of the South Sea Pill Saint, in the art of alchemy, and refined a "Class A Superior" quality Spirit Pills. This event was already highly legendary.
On their return journey, they were personally assassinated by the Demon King "Fu Kong," even forcing the Heavenly Star Alliance's pillar of strength— the Old Ancestor Heavenly Star— to personally intervene!
The chemical reaction produced by combining these two things is terrifying.
The former proves Su Bai's unparalleled Alchemy Talent, while the latter undoubtedly demonstrates the extreme importance that the Old Ancestor Heavenly Star places on him.
A genius with both talent and connections is of immeasurable value.
In no time, Su Bai's title of "New Generation's Number One Alchemist" was not only firmly established in the Star Luo Pill Pavilion and Starlight Academy, but also made him the most sought-after and worthwhile target to win over among the top Lineage and forces, including the four major Four Great Clans of the Heavenly Star Alliance.
Countless visiting cards and gifts flew towards the Number Nine Pill Shop like snowflakes.