As dazzling, warm sunlight tore through layers of cloud and shone upon the mountaintop, an ancient, melodious bell toll slowly rang out through the space.
As the bell tolled, the space atop the mountain suddenly twisted slightly. Then, seven elderly figures appeared without warning upon a stone platform in the square. At the sight of these seven elders, many people in the square bowed and respectfully said, "Greetings, Seven Elders!"
Within the Lesser Pill Tower, the Grand Elder Council was the highest decision-making body. These elders naturally held extremely lofty status, and most had been selected from within the Lesser Pill Tower itself. They were all highly respected individuals, so the people of the Lesser Pill Tower placed considerable trust in their words.
Xiao Yan stood among the crowd, his gaze fixed on the seven elders. His eyes slowly swept over them before finally stopping on the four in the center. Among the seven, these four possessed exceptionally powerful auras. In particular, the old man in hemp clothes standing at the very center, whose expression was as still as an ancient well, made Xiao Yan take notice.
"Two Intermediate Half-Saints, one Advanced Half-Saint, and one Dou Saint who has likely reached the early second star... Is this the true strength of the Pill Tower? No wonder it can stand alongside the Soul Hall."
Xiao Yan's gaze rested on the old man in hemp clothes as he sighed inwardly. For these factions to endure on the Central Continent for so long, their foundations truly were terrifying. Without reaching a certain level of strength, one simply could not learn of these deeply hidden existences.
"That old man in hemp clothes is the Grand Elder of the Lesser Pill Tower. Aside from the Ancestor, he is the most senior person in the Lesser