Just as expected, it was coming. Everyone who knew the inside story thought the same thing.
After all, the Pill Tower had designed this new rule for no other reason than to target the Spirit Clan. The Spirit Clan was a family descended from a Dou Di, and the depth of its foundation was likely no less than that of the Pill Tower itself. As the Spirit Clan's representative, Ling Zhuo had held an overwhelming advantage over the other contestants from the very beginning when it came to preparing materials.
After all, he would most likely be able to disregard the consumption of medicinal ingredients. Even if he made mistakes during the final refinement, it would not amount to much. But now that everything had to be found by oneself, Ling Zhuo had been placed on equal footing with every other contestant. Naturally, the Spirit Clan would not so easily surrender its advantage, and Xuan Kongzi had long expected the Spirit Clan to object.
"Does Senior Ling He have any objections?" No matter what, Ling He's strength surpassed that of the Pill Tower's three giants. She was a genuine Dou Sheng expert, so Xuan Kongzi did not neglect proper etiquette.
Ling He snorted coldly. "President Xuan Kongzi, although this old woman has remained in the clan for many years, I have not yet grown senile. The old custom of the Pill Convention allowed contestants to bring their own materials. Why suddenly change that rule now?"
"In addition to the previous rewards, the prize for this Pill Convention includes Three Thousand Burning Flame, ranked ninth on the Heavenly Flame Ranking. Furthermore, because the scale of this convention is unprecedented, it has been extended accordingly. The Pill Tower changed the rules only to suit the circumstances of this competition." Xuan Kongzi smiled