Dust Settled

Now that Yi Yun had rearranged the formation, no one else could enter. Even the people of the Nine Li Witch Kingdom could not get in unless they completely destroyed the formation—but that clearly would not happen. On the contrary, the Nine Li Witch Kingdom would protect the Medicine Nurturing Great Formation with all its might.

Therefore, Yi Yun felt completely at ease leaving Kanglong Ding and Ling Xie'er here for the time being.

"Yi Yun... really did it." The Nine Li Witch Maiden spoke softly. Seeing that Yi Yun was safe and sound, she let out a sigh of relief. Although the Nine Li Witch Maiden was naturally tranquil, she had spent countless lifetimes as an ordinary mortal, suffering through reincarnation. She had long wished to break free from her fate. Now that she saw the formation not only stabilized but also become even more perfect than before, she could not help feeling delighted.

To break free from that endlessly repeating cycle of death—even if it only meant gaining a little more hope—was of immense significance to the Nine Li Witch Maiden.

The alchemists were still in shock. They stared at the formation, feeling as though they were in a dream. If they had not all personally been inside the formation, they would never have believed that this picturesque Medicine Nurturing Great Formation before them had just been a shattered world on the verge of collapse.

"Esteemed alchemists." At that moment, the High Priest's voice jolted everyone awake.

The alchemists turned toward the High Priest, who had already regained his calm expression. He looked at them and said, "Esteemed guests, you rushed here this time and contributed to the Medicine Nurturing Great Formation. Naturally, my Nine Li Witch Kingdom will not treat you unfairly."

"We have prepared pills, spirit