Cao Family Enchantress

Upon entering the main hall, soft lighting bathed him. As the light shone on him, Xiao Ming noticed numerous gazes, each carrying a different meaning, directed at him.

Xiao Ming slightly raised his eyes and scanned the hall. At this moment, many figures were seated on the seats around the hall, and most of these people possessed considerable Aura, clearly coming from powerful forces or families...

Ye Zhong didn't pay much attention to the various gazes coming from all directions; this time, he was merely an observer.

"I've inquired about the participants this time, and there won't be more than thirty people, but they are all among the most skilled Grade Seven High-level Alchemist, with some even at the Peak Grade Seven..." Ye Zhong said in a low voice as he led Xiao Ming toward a seating area.

The souls of Tier 8 Alchemist have already entered the Ling Realm, so they will not participate in this selection process.

Even at the Pill Gathering, the grandest gathering of Alchemist across the continent, there are only a handful of Tier 8 Alchemist.

In fact, Seven-Rank Alchemist are already very rare. If it weren't for the great attraction of the Earth Core Soul Marrow this time, there probably wouldn't be so many Grade Seven High-level Alchemist here.

"This time, the Ye Family is the only one of the Five Great Clans that didn't send anyone; the other Four Great Clans all sent representatives."

"Ahead lies the seating area for the Four Great Clans Dan Cao Bai Qiu, and Qiu..."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ming followed the gaze and indeed saw four seats at the front of the main hall, each occupied by an elderly man and several young people.

Among them, the most eye-catching was a graceful young girl.

The young girl had a slender and graceful figure, dressed in a black dress that exuded a cool and aloof aura. Her skin was as white as snow, and her long black hair was casually draped over her fragrant shoulders. Her face was slightly thin, but exceptionally delicate, like porcelain, making one feel reluctant to put it down.

Her long, narrow eyes, with a hint of languidness, held a captivating and alluring charm.

Inside the main hall, many young people looked at her with eyes full of admiration.

"That person is Cao Ying. She has naturally strong Spiritual Power. When she was born, she displayed a shocking Soul Power. Her mother was almost killed on the spot by that spreading Soul Power. Among the Five Great Clans, her talent is the most outstanding. At the age of seven, she officially became an Alchemist. At the age of fifteen, which is three years ago, she was chosen by the Pill Tower and became Pill Tower Core Disciple. Logically speaking, she should be in seclusion in the Pill Tower. I don't know why she is here." Ye Zhong said with some doubt.

Seemingly sensing Xiao Ming's gaze, Cao Ying turned her head. When she saw the badge on Xiao Ming's chest, a faint smile slowly curved her slender lips...

The instant that curve appeared, her slender yet alluring face instantly became radiant with Demonic Energy.

"Cao Ying's Spiritual Power is indeed formidable." Xiao Ming nodded calmly at Cao Ying and then spoke.

"Hehe, no matter how capable Cao Ying is, she can't compare to you, Xiao Ming."

Ye Zhong sighed and then began to introduce other people to Xiao Ming. However, he introduced only the older generation of Alchemist, who were Xiao Ming's rivals.

Ye Zhong did not introduce any more of the younger generation of Alchemist, because Xiao Ming Alchemist the only one among them qualified to participate in the competition.

Ye Zhong was talking about other people with Xiao Ming, and the other people were also talking about Xiao Ming.

Speaking of which, Xiao Ming is also one of the favorites to win the championship this time. His previous feat of Xiao Ming One Cauldron Three Pills could not be kept secret from them.

Xiao Ming had been in seclusion to Alchemy Technique for this competition, so his Alchemy Technique must have improved. He might already be Peak Grade Seven Alchemist.

Thinking about this, many old men felt extremely heartbroken; comparing oneself to others is truly infuriating!

The young people looked at Xiao Ming with different expressions.

Cao Ying was very satisfied with Xiao Ming. She could feel the pressure emanating from Xiao Ming, which proved that his Soul Power was stronger than hers. Cao Ying was only interested in men who were stronger than her in alchemy.

Of course, this doesn't mean she's fallen for Xiao Ming; it's just that Xiao Ming is the first young man she's met in all these years who's stronger than her, making her special trip worthwhile.

Inside the main hall, people had different thoughts.

In the next ten minutes or so, quite a few more people arrived.

As the time drew near, the floor inside the hall suddenly began to tremble slowly. The seats, which had been arranged so closely together, moved back like movable floorboards. At the same time, the roof above the hall also slowly moved back, and in the blink of an eye, a very spacious open-air plaza appeared in the center of the hall.

As the plaza appeared, a sprightly old man with white hair slowly stepped out, stopped in the center, and glanced around. He smiled and said, "The time has come, so I won't say any more. I will preside over this year's selection. I hope you all have no objections?"

"Hehe, Elder Qiu, with your status and position in the Pill Tower, who would dare to question you?"

Faced with the white-haired old man's laughter, only Cao Ying replied with a charming smile, because this person's status was far too high for many of those present.

Only Cao Ying had been accepted as a disciple of the Pill Tower, was somewhat familiar with him.

"This old man's name is Qiu Ling. He is the Great Elder of the Pill Tower, and his influence within the Pill Tower is second only to the Three Great Giants..." Ye Zhong whispered to Xiao Ming.

Xiao Ming nodded slightly. The moment the white-haired old man appeared, he felt a faint pressure, and this pressure came from the depths of his soul. The old man who could give him a sense of oppression was undoubtedly Tier 8 Alchemist.

"You silly girl... you don't need to flatter me, my old bones can't take it..." The white-haired old man smiled slightly, then turned his gaze to the entire room and said, "It's about time, let me explain the rules for this event."

As soon as the white-haired old man finished speaking, the whispers in the hall immediately fell silent...

"This competition is very simple; it's just a pill-refining contest, lasting twenty days. Whoever refines the highest-grade, best-quality pills within these twenty days will be the champion. I won't go into the champion's reward, as I believe you all already know it."

"Therefore, I hereby declare the competition officially open. All participants, step onto the stage!"

The group exchanged glances, and then with a loud bang, figures suddenly surged forward across the plaza.

Among those figures, Xiao Ming was also mixed in, but among those white-haired old men, Xiao Ming stood out somewhat.

Once they reached the square, everyone found a corner and sat down cross-legged.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

The medicine cauldron appeared in a flash, finally landing heavily on the plaza, its deep, metallic sound echoing continuously across the sky.

As more than twenty medicine cauldrons appeared, the onlookers murmured in amazement. It was a rare sight to see so many Advanced Alchemist pills together!