Alchemy Contest!

Xuan Kongzi rose with a smile and walked to the end of the hall, pressing his palm against the smooth, jade-like wall. A ripple spread from his palm, and the others saw the wall swiftly squirm. In the blink of an eye, it transformed into a slowly rotating spatial passage.

A self-contained space? As expected, the Lesser Pill Tower exists within a separately created space, Ning Luo murmured inwardly.

"Let's go."

After opening the spatial passage, Xuan Kongzi smiled and took the lead in entering it. Ning Luo and the others followed one after another. Once the last person entered the passage, it slowly faded away, turning back into a solid wall standing in its place.

Both Ning Luo and Yao Lao knew there was no rushing this matter. The two sat cross-legged in the room to rest. After waiting for several hours, Xuan Kongzi and the other two finally returned.

"There are two pieces of news, one good and one bad."

Upon entering the room, Xuan Kongzi gave a bitter smile and looked at Ning Luo and Yao Lao. "The good news is that we can secure five votes in favor of the alliance."

At this, Ning Luo and Yao Lao's spirits rose. Though five votes would not be enough to win, it at least meant there was hope.

"The bad news is that in three days, the Grand Elder Council will be admitting a new elder. This new elder will also have one vote. Unfortunately, the person most likely to enter the Grand Elder Council this time is another extremely stubborn old fellow. You know him too." As he spoke, Xuan Kongzi turned his gaze toward Yao Lao.

Yao Lao's brow furrowed slightly. "Old Freak Hou?"

"Yes, that old fellow who has always been at odds with you."