The next day, dawn.
When the first ray of blazing sunlight tore through the darkness shrouding the earth and shone on the huge body of Sacred Pill City, which was made of red rock, the whole city suddenly woke up like a sleeping ancient behemoth!
"Boom--!"
An ancient and melodious bell sounded from the top of the towering tower in the center of the city, and the sound waves spread to every corner of the city like substantial ripples.
In an instant, the enthusiasm and expectation that had been accumulated for thirty years erupted like a volcano!
Countless figures soared into the sky from all over the city, either casting Battle Qi Wings or stepping into the void, like hundreds of rivers returning to the sea, converging towards the huge square in the center of the city!
Today is the official opening day of Pill Gathering once every 30 years!
It is the highest stage that Battle Qi Continent all Yao Tian practitioners dream of!
Jiang Donghua stood in front of the inn window, looking at the surging crowds on the street below and the densely packed figures flying in the sky. Even he couldn't help but sigh softly.
"It's really a huge crowd."
He was still casually wearing the Sixth-grade Alchemist black robe that he had just acquired yesterday, and the six gold-patterned badges on his chest shone with a low-key and noble light in the morning sun.
If this outfit were placed in the outside world, it would be enough to make a force treat him as a guest of honor, but in this Pill Gathering scene where monsters gathered, it didn't look so impressive.
And from the moment he got up, Mu Qingxian beside him was like a conscientious tour guide and intelligence officer, who never stopped talking.
"Martial Uncle, look, the person over there wearing a white robe and a moire badge is a person from the Ten Thousand Medicine Sect. There is a guy in their sect who seems to be a bit famous. Oh, by the way, Martial Uncle. I went to inquire and confirm last night. This Pill Gathering competition is divided into three levels!"
Jiang Donghua picked up the tea cup and motioned for her to continue.
Mu Qingxian was encouraged and spoke more energetically.
"This first level is said to be a fantasy level! Pill Tower Giant personally arranged it for the Soul Illusion Realm. It tests the alchemist's soul tenacity and mental concentration!"
"It is said that there are many illusions inside, which point directly at the heart. If you are not careful, you will sink into it and be eliminated directly!"
She paused and observed Martial Uncle's expression. Seeing that the other party was still calm, she continued.
"The second level is to enter Pill Realm! It is an independent space controlled by Pill Tower. Countless rare medicinal materials grow in it, but it is also full of dangers and is guarded by powerful ancient monsters."
"Contestants need to find the specific medicinal materials required by Pill Tower within the specified time in order to advance. This level tests the identification of medicinal materials, coping with crises and luck!"
"As for the final hurdle,"
Mu Qingxian's eyes flashed with excitement.
"That is to make alchemy publicly on the huge platform in the central square under the gaze of everyone!"
"The champion will be determined based on the quality of the finally refined elixir! This is the time when hard power is truly tested!"
After she finished speaking, she looked at Jiang Donghua eagerly, waiting for Martial Uncle's comments.
Jiang Donghua took a slow sip of tea, glanced at her, and his tone was a bit joking.
"You inquired in detail. No wonder you can become the owner of the valley. Your ability to inquire about information and nag is truly extraordinary."
Mu Qingxian blushed at being said and stamped his feet angrily.
"Martial Uncle! Aren't I afraid that you don't understand the rules? You are here to compete after all!"
Jiang Donghua put down the tea cup, straightened his robe, and looked out the window at the crowds of people rushing towards the center of the square like a tide, with a trace of real fighting spirit finally passing through his eyes.
"Illusion? Pill Realm? Open alchemy? It sounds more interesting than blindly immersing yourself in alchemy. Let's go and meet the Yao Tian talents on this continent."
After saying that, with a movement of his body, he appeared in the sky outside the inn, and flew slowly to the final arena with the flow of people.
Mu Qingxian Seeing this, he quickly stretched his body to follow, his heart full of anticipation.
She really wanted to see what kind of storm Martial Uncle and Pill Gathering would set off!
Sacred Pill City The central square, around the huge platform paved with red rocks, is already crowded with people and the sound is soaring to the sky.
Alchemists from all corners of the Battle Qi Continent, as well as representatives of major forces who came to watch the ceremony, crowded this vast area to the limit.
The air is filled with excitement, tension, anticipation and other emotions.
Jiang Donghua, wearing a Sixth-grade Alchemist robe, easily arrived at the contestant's exclusive area and found a relatively secluded corner to stand.
Mu Qingxian followed him obediently, looking curiously at the contestants around him who had extraordinary auras and were obviously practicing Yao Tian's talents.
Just when the crowd was at its peak.
"Dang--!"
Another bell, louder than before, which seemed to be able to cleanse the soul, sounded from the top of the towering Pill Tower.
The sound of the bell contained a strange magic power, and it actually caused the extremely noisy square to quickly become quiet within a few breaths.
Everyone's eyes were unanimously directed towards the highest stone platform in front of the square.