Yun Yun!

As the thunderous explosion rang out, a crimson beam as thick as a man shot from the cauldron and soared into the sky.

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

The first to take notice was the Misty Cloud Sect, situated atop the vast and majestic mountain range north of the empire.

Within the Misty Cloud Sect's grand hall, a graceful figure clad in a pale cyan fitted brocade robe suddenly raised her head and looked toward the crimson pillar outside.

The woman sat at the head of the hall, her long azure hair gathered into the shape of a phoenix crying out, faintly exuding an air of nobility.

Her face was tranquil and beautiful, like a clear spring hidden deep within a secluded valley—unforgettable at first sight.

Her phoenix-like eyes held a serene, ethereal quality, while her willow 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!

Yun Yun looked at the crimson pillar and could sense an intense fluctuation of energy.

"A sixth-tier pill? That direction is the Imperial Capital. Could it be that President Fama of the Alchemist Association succeeded?" Yun Yun wondered inwardly. Then, with a flash, she darted out of the hall.

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

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

Yun Yun parted her red lips slightly. "Yes. That energy fluctuation should only appear when a sixth-tier pill takes shape, shouldn't it?"

Gu He's expression turned solemn at her words. "That's right. And this sixth-tier pill looks even better than the one I refined last time!"

Yun Yun had never studied pills so deeply, but she was still somewhat surprised by Gu He's words.

"Then it must indeed be 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 tier for a long time. After so many years of accumulation, it would not be surprising for him to refine a sixth-tier pill of such quality!"

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

The two spread wings of Dou Qi and flew straight toward the Imperial Capital, leaving two streaks of light across the sky.

Within the Imperial Capital, Jia Xing Tian in the imperial 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 Mite'er Family all rushed toward the Alchemist Association the moment they saw the pillar of light.

The ordinary people of the Imperial Capital were frightened by the beam and the explosion, but they also caught the scent of an intensely rich pill fragrance.

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

Several streaks of light flashed through the air. Many people looked up and cried out in shock, "Those people have formed wings from Dou Qi—they're all Dou Wang experts?"

Normally, it was difficult enough to encounter even one 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 there was no way to keep this hidden.

What Fama had not expected was that the formation of a sixth-tier pill would cause such a tremendous commotion. By all rights, the barrier laid down by a Dou Emperor should have been able to block it.

But it was too late to say anything now. Fama looked at Jia He and asked, "This disturbance has probably drawn a great deal of attention. What do you think we should do?"

Jia He frowned, then reached out with a wave of his hand. Violent Dou Qi instantly seized the pill, and the pillar of light shooting into the sky gradually faded away.

Looking at the sixth-tier pill in his hand, Jia He tossed it to Fama. "President, you only need to say that you refined it. Wouldn't that solve everything?"

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

"After all, no one can tell whether you're a sixth-tier alchemist or not. Let's say that for now. Besides, you should be close to breaking through to the realm of a sixth-tier alchemist anyway, right?" Jia He said with a light laugh.

At Jia He's words, a trace of delight 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 tier for so long. If you give me a few more months, I should be able to become a sixth-tier alchemist!"

As he spoke, Fama looked at Jia He. Then he clasped his hands and bowed deeply to him. "Those who have attained mastery are teachers. The insights I gained today are all thanks to watching your pill refinement. Thank you!"

Jia He smiled. "You have been at the peak of the fifth tier for many years. Now that your long accumulation has borne fruit, breaking through is only natural."

As they spoke, several streaks of light flashed past. A few figures suddenly appeared in the spacious stone chamber.

Jia Xing Tian arrived first. Yun Yun followed close behind, while the Pill King Gu He, Mitel Tengshan, Nalan Jie, and Mu Chen arrived at roughly the same time.

Everyone's gaze fell upon the pill in Fama's hand. The sixth-tier pill quietly emitted a rich pill fragrance.

"It truly is a sixth-tier pill," the Pill King Gu He said softly.

Upon hearing Gu He's words, the others all cupped their hands toward Fama. "Congratulations, President Fama, on becoming a sixth-tier alchemist!"

Fama had calmed himself by then and chuckled at everyone. "I didn't expect to draw you all here."

Jia Xing Tian's gaze moved between Jia He and Fama before he burst into laughter. "Of course! Old Fama, now that you've become a sixth-tier alchemist, it means the Alchemist Association has a sixth-tier alchemist overseeing it. Your strength will greatly increase from now on, so don't start looking down on the imperial family!"

Fama laughed softly. "The Alchemist Association has always remained neutral and never taken part in disputes between factions. Old Jia, stop teasing me."

Yun Yun, who stood 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 cyan-clad beauty. Her face was gentle and serene, and an ethereal aura always seemed to surround her.

She should be Yun Yun, right? Jia He thought to himself.

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

Before President Fama could speak, Jia Xing Tian grew somewhat anxious. He walked over to Jia He and Yaoyue, then chuckled at Yun Yun. "Sect Leader Yun, these two youngsters are both members of my imperial family!"

Yun Yun was slightly stunned, 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 possessed steady auras, sharp eyes, and excellent natural talent. She had wanted them to join the Misty Cloud Sect to cultivate.

But since they were members of the imperial family, it was naturally impossible for them to join the Misty Cloud Sect. After all, the imperial family's resources were certainly no worse than the Misty Cloud Sect's.

Moreover, Old Jia in his hemp robes was a peak Dou Emperor expert who stood alongside her teacher. There was naturally nothing more she could say.

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