A Stirring Question! A Giant Shadow in Mysterious Space

A massive Tomb Manor was actually a cauldron, capable of refining Rank 9 Pill using the power of heaven and earth.

Zhang Yuan subconsciously thought of the Soul Clan's Spirit Devouring Life Extinguishing Array, which was spread throughout the Dou Qi Continent. It was quite impressive that it could upgrade Emperor Grade Embryonic Pill to Emperor-grade.

If he could, he would be somewhat interested in the Rank 9 Pill in this Tomb Manor.

"That depends on what you want to choose."

The Old Yao withdrew his Soul Power, secretly admiring the person who had orchestrated the scheme, but he didn't forget to explain the implications to Zhang Yuan.

"This Tomb Manor is a giant natural Medicine Cauldron. When we Alchemist a cauldron to refine Medicine Cauldron, the higher the grade of the pill, the less likely it is to be taken out of the cauldron before it is finished. Otherwise, the efficacy will be greatly reduced, or it will be completely ruined. This kind of Rank 9 Pill, refined with the power of heaven and earth, is probably even more so."

"If we force our way in now, especially by going through the main gate, it's like opening the cauldron before the pill is even formed. This will ruin the entire plan, and the Rank 9 Pill that could have been produced will vanish."

"But if we go in now, the soul of that Rank 8 Alchemist should still be intact. Perhaps we can obtain the Rank 8 Alchemist's inheritance. Also, there should still be quite a few of those Eighth-tier and Ninth-tier Medicinal Herbs used to refine Rank 9 Pill, which we can acquire."

"Besides, the Tomb Manor may also contain the life's collection of that Rank 8 Alchemist. You can obtain it now if you go in, but if the heavenly lightning strikes, it will all vanish into thin air."

"How to weigh these two factors is up to you."

The Old Yao presented Zhang Yuan with two choices.

Alternatively, one could wait a year until Rank 9 Pill is successfully refined, and perhaps find a way to obtain a heaven-defying Rank 9 Pill. However, the commotion that would ensue would likely attract countless powerful figures vying for it, leading to numerous unpredictable developments.

Not to mention, after that Rank 9 Pill was produced, it may have already been taken by that Rank 8 Alchemist who possesses the strength of Peak Dou Zun. It is likely that only Half-Saint or even Dou Sheng could take action to keep it.

Will these people be able to leave behind that elixir a year from now?

If Xun'er were to ask the Ancient Clan for help, there would naturally be no problem, but the ownership of this Rank 9 Pill would be uncertain then.

Choosing to enter now means you'll definitely miss out on the Rank 9 Pill, but you might get the inheritance of Rank 8 Alchemist, along with some Eighth-tier- and Ninth Tier Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures collected by the eighth- Rank 8 Alchemist throughout their life.

Zhang Yuan was never an indecisive person. After a moment's thought, he asked, "Senior, if you Elder Feng were to make the move, how would you enter?"

"Entering from directly above this Tomb Manor is like entering the mouth of Medicine Cauldron. The portal we see now is located at an opening around the Medicine Cauldron. Opening it will cause a major upheaval within the Tomb Manor."

"Two Dou Zun must work together to open the barrier directly above the Tomb Manor; one must tear open the opening, and the other must reinforce the spatial passage before entry is possible."

Old Yao, but a hint of disappointment was hidden in his eyes.

As Rank 8 Alchemist, he was actually very eager to see Rank 9 Pill.

Furthermore, this elixir is not an ordinary Rank 9 Pill, but one refined using Cauldron of Nature, allowing Rebirth Through Pill.

But when he discovered that the person here was Zhang Yuan, and that they were all in a community of shared interests, he wouldn't rely on his seniority to reveal his own desires.

At this moment, Zhang Yuan asked again, "Senior, if you could make a move at the final stage of pill formation, could you seize the opportunity from the Alchemist set up this Heaven and Earth Cauldron and be reborn with the help of Rank 9 Pill?"

Upon hearing this question, the Old Yao's expression faltered slightly.

A dazzling light appeared in Feng Xian's and Xiao Yan's eyes, but neither of them spoke.

Xun'er Medusa, along with the other girls, showed expectant expressions, thinking it was a good idea.

According to Old Yao, Rank 9 Pill refined Method of Rebirth Through Pill will at least grant the user the power of Dou Zun after Tribulation Transfiguration, and will definitely lead to Becoming a Saint in the future.

If the owner of this Tomb Manor is generous enough, he could Becoming a Saint upon taking human form, a height that even billions of cultivators cannot reach, truly standing at the pinnacle of the continent.

If Old Yao can seize this opportunity, he won't need to use the original method to "resurrect" at all; he can even ascend to the heavens in one step.

"I can't do it, and I'm unwilling to do it either," Yao Chen replied negatively.

"This Tomb Manor is Medicine Cauldron. All Rank 9 Pill must remain inside the Medicine Cauldron until they are fully formed; they must not be leaked out."

"By the time the pill is completed and it undergoes the tribulation of lightning, the soul of the Tomb Manor's master will have completely merged with this Rank 9 Pill. Even with the help of the Bone Spirit Cold Flame and the Soul Clan's methods, I absolutely cannot outdo it."

Yao Chen only explained that he couldn't do it, but didn't say why he was unwilling.

But Zhang Yuan knew why he was unwilling: it was a matter of temperament and "the Way".

If Yao Chen were the kind of person who wanted to Soul Possession Rebirth, Little Yan would have already fallen victim to his evil deeds.

In normal Dao Struggle for Dao or for opportunities, Yao Chen would act without hesitation, such as when he competed with the Ancient Void Dragon for High-level Earth Grade Dou Technique, sometimes even risking his life.

However, this cauldron in the Tomb Manor was an opportunity prepared for him by an Rank 8 Alchemist, which consumed his energy and resources. If Yao Chen were to make a move, it would be tantamount to forcibly taking it from someone with whom he had no grudge.

There is a fundamental difference between the two, which is why Yao Chen was unwilling.

This is also why Feng Xian and Xiao Yan were interested but didn't speak up.

"If it cannot be seized when the pill is formed, can it be tried before it is formed?" Zhang Yuan continued to ask, seemingly not understanding Yao Chen's meaning.

"But we can't enter before the pill is formed," Yao Chen replied.

The implication is that robbery should be feasible.

"That's not necessarily true." Zhang Yuan smiled, turned to look at Zi Yan standing not far away in front of the door, and asked, "What do you think?"

"This is a bit troublesome." Zi Yan withdrew her small hand and shook her head, saying, "If I were in my true form, I could briefly synchronize with the void where this barrier is located, but it would be difficult to send people in. My strength is still too weak."

The Ancient Void Dragon the Void possessed an overwhelming and domineering Control realm over space.

After gaining Control realm her physical body, Zi Yan discovered that her body could merge with the void, temporarily becoming a part of the void— Bloodline Talent.

This talent can work even within Zhang Yuan's Ancient Void Realm, because synchronization is not about destruction or manipulation, but simply about temporarily simulating one's body into a part of the void.

It felt like someone was swimming in water, briefly becoming part of the water.

A barrier is essentially a form of spatial manipulation; the only difference is its strength.

"If it were an item, could you bring it in?" Zhang Yuan asked.

"If it's something within three inches, then there's no problem, but after delivering it, I'll fall into a deep sleep," Zi Yan replied, somewhat troubled.

That's enough.

Zhang Yuan nodded in satisfaction, his gaze sweeping over everyone. "The Ancient Void Dragon is exceptionally gifted. I plan to have Zi Yan deliver the Primordial Mirage Dragon Pearl into the Tomb Manor. Once we emerge from the Ancient Void Realm, we can naturally explore the tomb."

"Whether or not we should seize the Rank 9 Pill, I think we can decide after we explore the tomb."

"If he is a good senior, then lend him a hand and befriend a powerful person."

"What if the other person isn't a good person either."

Zhang Yuan didn't say what he was going to say next, but everyone understood.

If this Rank 8 Alchemist isn't a good person, then they wouldn't feel any guilt if he helped Yao Chen seize the Rank 9 Pill Body.

"That's a good idea," Feng Xian agreed.

"I have no objection either," Yao Chen nodded.

With that said, the matter is settled.

"Please return for now." Zhang Yuan casually waved his hand, opening the portal to the Ancient Void Realm.

After everyone returned, Zhang Yuan put away the portal and said to Zi Yan, "I will give you Teleportation Bead later. Return to the Ancient Void Realm the moment you send the Primordial Mirage Dragon Pearl into the barrier."

"Okay, brother, don't worry!" Zi Yan patted her flat chest, a confident expression on her face.

Zhang Yuan chuckled, his body flashed, and countless white lights burst forth, condensing into a solidified pure white bead that flew into Zi Yan's hand.

This is the Spatial Node for entering the Ancient Void Realm. If Zhang Yuan wishes, it can be transformed into Spatial Portal of any type.

Once Zi Yan delivers this bead into the Tomb Manor, it will be equivalent to having a gateway to the Ancient Void Realm and being able to see inside the Tomb Manor.

"Watch closely, brother!"

Zi Yan touched her nose, grabbed the Primordial Mirage Dragon Pearl, and soared into the air. Purple-gold Light appeared on her body, and in the blink of an eye, she transformed into a hundred-zhang-long dragon.

"Um!?"

At the same moment, directly below the mountain range where this Tomb Manor is located, deep within the Ten Thousand Zhang Abyss Lava, in a space so dark that one could not see their own hand in front of their face, two beams of light suddenly appeared, shining like the sun and moon.

Upon closer inspection, they turned out to be a pair of golden eyes.

"That aura."

"The child is my child!"

A roar like thunder echoed throughout the space, ripples spreading across the void and vibrating with the sound, reaching every ten miles, a hundred miles, and a thousand miles in radius.

Space was being torn apart, and a storm was emerging, lashing against a thousand-foot-tall body, but it was like raindrops falling on a steel plate, unable to stir up the slightest ripple.

"Roar!"

The Sharp Metal Intent rose within the dark space, causing the entire area to tremble.

The aura it contained seemed to emanate from the depths of the Void Thunder Pool, and no power could withstand it.

This sharp Sharp Metal Intent quickly solidified, transforming into a hundred-foot-tall giant claw that slammed forward, leaving behind numerous spatial cracks. The overwhelming destructive intent prevented the space from recovering for a long time.

The enormous claw landed on an invisible spatial barrier, but it couldn't even cause a ripple. The black Golden Lightning on the protective box on it also dissipated under the powerful suppression.

An Supreme Imperial Might spread from nowhere and was inflicted upon the owner of those eyes.

"Roar!"

"Tou She Ancient God!"

"You damned bastard!"