Venerable Mingshui raised an eyebrow. "President Xuan Yi still believes Xiao Yan can win? His soul only recently advanced to the Middle Spirit Realm. Ling Zhuo is a whole minor level above him. How could anyone close that gap?"
Xuan Yi merely chuckled. "During the Heavenly Secrets Talents Ranking, Xiao Yan had only just entered the Early Spirit Realm. Back then, did any of you think he could defeat Ling Zhuo head-on?"
"The Heavenly Secrets Talents Ranking tests all kinds of abilities. This is a contest of alchemy!"
"Besides, something is clearly wrong with Xiao Yan's current state."
"If he could settle down and preserve the quality of his pill, he might still have a chance."
"Of course, I won't object if you want to intervene." Xuan Yi's expression remained unchanged in the face of their doubts. "But do we really have time?"
"President Xuan Yi is quick-witted. Admirable, truly. It's a pity her judgment of people is lacking."
Just as Xuan Kongzi was about to make his final decision, a figure emerged from the void. It was Ling He, a Dou Sheng Expert of the Spirit Clan!
The appearance of a Dou Sheng Expert made the Pill Tower members' faces change at once. Ling He's timing was almost too perfect. The pressure she exerted was so overwhelming that they lost the will to act.
Despite all its elders, the Pill Tower found itself back where it had been months ago. All they could do was watch Xiao Yan, who was not even one of their own, stand on the front line against the Spirit Clan. They could do nothing but cheer him on in their hearts.
After three days of nurturing, the pill inside Ling Zhuo's cauldron stabilized. He slammed his right hand against the cauldron. The sandstorm