Yun Yun!

With a thunderclap-like explosion, a red beam as thick as a man shot out from the cauldron and soared into the sky.

The terrifying blast and the pillar of light reaching into the heavens immediately drew the attention of countless people both inside and outside the Imperial Capital.

The first to notice it was the Misty Cloud Sect, located atop the vast, towering mountain range north of the empire.

Inside the Misty Cloud Sect's main hall, a graceful figure clad in a light-green fitted brocade robe abruptly raised her head and looked toward the red pillar outside.

The woman sat at the head of the hall, her long dark hair pinned into the shape of a soaring phoenix, faintly exuding an air of nobility.

Her face was serene and beautiful, like a clear spring hidden deep within a secluded valley—unforgettable after a single glimpse.

Her phoenix-like eyes held a calm, ethereal light, while her dark brows furrowed slightly.

This woman was Yun Yun, the current sect leader of the Misty Cloud Sect and one of the Jia Ma Empire's ten greatest experts!

Looking at the red pillar, Yun Yun could sense an intense energy fluctuation.

A Sixth-Rank Pill? That direction is the Imperial Capital. Could it be that President Fama of the Alchemist Association succeeded? Yun Yun thought. Then, with a flash, she darted out of the hall.

Just as Yun Yun flew out of the main hall, another figure emerged from the mountains behind it. It was none other than the Pill King, Gu He.

When Gu He saw Yun Yun, he chuckled. "You're heading to the Imperial Capital too?"

Yun Yun parted her red lips and said, "Yes. That energy fluctuation should only appear when a Sixth-Rank Pill takes shape, shouldn't it?"

Gu He's expression turned solemn at her words. "That's right. And this Sixth-Rank Pill appears to be even better than the one I refined last time!"

Yun Yun did not study pills so deeply, but she was still rather surprised by Gu He's words.

"It seems it truly was the president of the Alchemist Association," Yun Yun said softly.

Gu He pondered for a moment. "The old president has been at the peak of the fifth rank for many years. With all that accumulated experience finally bearing fruit, it would not be surprising for him to refine a Sixth-Rank Pill of such quality!"

Yun Yun nodded. "Then we should go offer our congratulations."

Dou Qi Transformation Wings appeared behind them as they flew directly toward the Imperial Capital, leaving two streaks of light across the sky.

Within the Imperial Capital, Jia Xing Tian in the palace was also startled by the pillar of light.

"That direction is the Alchemist Association. He'er and Yue'er are still there!" Jia Xing Tian's heart trembled as his figure vanished from the spot.

Nalan Jie of the Nalan Clan, Mu Chen of the Mu Clan, and Mitel Tengshan of the Mittel Family all rushed toward the Alchemist Association upon seeing the pillar of light.

The ordinary citizens of the Imperial Capital were frightened by the beam and the explosion, but they also smelled a rich medicinal fragrance.

"I wonder which great alchemist refined such a terrifying pill!" someone could not help but exclaim.

Several streaks of light flashed through the sky. Many people looked up and cried out in shock, "Dou Qi Transformation Wings? Are they all Dou Wang experts?"

Normally, it was difficult enough to encounter even a single Dou Wang expert. Why had five or six appeared all at once today?

The destination of those streaks of light was the Alchemist Association.

By now, Fama knew it was impossible to keep this hidden.

What Fama had not expected was for the formation of this Sixth-Rank Pill to cause such a huge disturbance. By all rights, the barrier set up by a Dou Emperor should have been able to block it.

But it was too late for words now. Fama looked at Jia He and asked, "This commotion has likely drawn the attention of many people. What do you think we should do?"

Jia He frowned slightly and made a grabbing motion. Violent Dou Qi instantly seized the pill in his hand, and the pillar of light shooting into the sky gradually disappeared.

Looking at the Sixth-Rank Pill in his hand, Jia He tossed it to Fama. "President, you only need to say that you refined it, don't you?"

Fama was briefly stunned, then frowned. "Will that work?"

"Since no one can tell whether you're a Sixth-Rank Alchemist, we can say that for now. Besides, you should be close to breaking through to the realm of a Sixth-Rank Alchemist anyway, right?" Jia He said with a light laugh.

At Jia He's words, joy immediately appeared on Fama's aged face. He sighed emotionally, "I have indeed gained many insights. For all these years, I studied alchemy alone and remained trapped at the peak of the fifth rank. If I am given a few more months, I should be able to become a Sixth-Rank Alchemist!"

As he spoke, Fama looked at Jia He. Then he cupped his hands and bowed to him. "Those who excel are teachers. Today's insight came entirely from watching your pill refinement process. Thank you!"

Jia He smiled. "President, you have remained at the peak of the fifth rank for many years. Now that your accumulated knowledge has borne fruit, it is only natural that you can break through."

As they spoke, several streaks of light flashed past, and several figures suddenly appeared within the spacious stone chamber.

Jia Xing Tian was the first to arrive, followed closely by Yun Yun. The Pill King Gu He, Mitel Tengshan, Nalan Jie, and Mu Chen arrived at nearly the same time afterward.

Everyone's eyes turned in unison toward the pill in Fama's hand. The Sixth-Rank Pill quietly emitted a dense medicinal fragrance.

"It truly is a Sixth-Rank Pill," the Pill King Gu He said softly.

Hearing Gu He's words, the others cupped their hands toward Fama. "Congratulations, President Fama, on becoming a Sixth-Rank Alchemist!"

Fama had steadied himself by then and chuckled at everyone. "I did not expect to draw all of you here."

Jia Xing Tian's gaze moved between Jia He and Fama before he burst into laughter. "Naturally! Old Fama, now that you've become sixth rank, the Alchemist Association has a Sixth-Rank Alchemist overseeing it. Its strength will rise greatly in the future, so don't look down on my Imperial Family!"

Fama chuckled. "The Alchemist Association has always remained neutral and never participates in struggles between factions. Old Jia, stop teasing me."

Yun Yun, standing to one side, suddenly looked toward Jia He and Yaoyue.

"Are these two President Fama's disciples?" Yun Yun asked softly.

Jia He also looked at the woman in green. Her face was gentle and tranquil, and she always seemed to carry an ethereal aura about her.

She must be Yun Yun, Jia He thought.

He had not expected his first meeting with Yun Yun to happen at a time like this!

Before President Fama could speak, Jia Xing Tian grew somewhat anxious. He stepped beside Jia He and Yaoyue, then chuckled at Yun Yun. "Sect Leader Yun, these two little ones are both members of my Imperial Family!"

Yun Yun froze slightly, then sighed inwardly and said with some regret, "So they are members of the Imperial Family. My apologies for disturbing you!"

Yun Yun had originally noticed that Jia He and Yaoyue both possessed steady auras, bright eyes, and excellent natural aptitude. She had wanted them to join the Misty Cloud Sect for cultivation.

But since they were members of the Imperial Family, they naturally could not join the Misty Cloud Sect. After all, the Imperial Family's resources were certainly no worse than those of the Misty Cloud Sect.

Moreover, the elderly Jia before her, dressed in hemp robes, was a Peak Dou Emperor expert on par with her teacher. She could only abandon the idea.

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