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The Pill Assembly gathering was packed with people, and what kept all eyes glued to the scene below was the thousands of people refining pills together in the square. Such a magnificent sight could only be found at the Pill Assembly held by the Pill Tower in Central Plains.

Unlike the audience, the Three Giants on the platform were chatting and laughing with another person.

"It is truly an honor for us that Pill Assembly Gathering!" Yi Huang Xuan Kongzi said with a smile as he looked at the gentle woman before him.

At this moment, Xuan Kongzi did not possess the majesty and imposing presence that outsiders perceived him to be the leader of the Pill Tower Three Giants; instead, he was extremely polite.

After all, everyone knows just how capable and powerful this seemingly easy-going woman really is. Her strength alone is enough to make her a powerful figure in Central Plains, not to mention the man behind her. Anyone who tries to put on airs in front of her will only be humiliating themselves!

"I apologize for my uninvited visit!" Yi Huang said apologetically.

"It seems that Your Highness Yi Huang cares a lot about your disciple!" Xuan Yi glanced at Ye Xinlan, who was focused on refining pills below, and said gently.

"What an excellent little girl!"

Yi Huang said calmly:

"Xinlan's talent is no match for that of Senior Xuan Kongzi and the Medicine Saint's beloved disciple. It seems the championship of this Pill Assembly will be a battle between these two youngsters!"

"You flatter me, Your Excellency Yihuang," Xuan Kongzi Yi Huang chuckled. "That girl Cao Ying still needs more experience!"

Xuan Kongzi then changed the subject. "In my opinion, your disciple is truly outstanding! Especially that Soul Skill, it seems to have quite the flair of Yi Huang back then!"

"I wonder if Yi Huang would be willing to exchange ideas with us old folks..."

Yi Huang smiled inwardly, finally understanding why Xuan Kongzi had been praising Ye Xinlan so highly—was he actually interested in her Soul Skill?

He understood, but remained outwardly calm. "We 'Pill Assembly the priority!"

The Three Giants exchanged glances. Seeing that Yi Huang had no interest in it, they didn't press the matter and could only put it aside for the time being.

Yi Huang predicted, the Three Giants were extremely envious of the Soul Skill that Ye Xinlan had displayed.

The Soul Skill and soul cultivation methods passed down from the ancient Alchemist are few and far between. The Pill Tower can say with great confidence that, apart from the Yao Clan, their collection is the most complete.

However, Ye Xinlan's Soul Skill are clearly a completely different system from those collected by the Pill Tower, a fact that was already confirmed when Sheng Yao reported to the Three Giants.

That method, which can instantly pull people into Illusionary realm by relying on the Soul Strength across realms, is far superior to the Soul Skill in their Pill Tower.

Bypassing Dou Qi cultivation and competing in Soul Strength?

If this Soul Skill is really as they think, then the Alchemist's combat power will definitely be greatly enhanced.

As the gathering place of Alchemist in the Central Plains, the strength of the Pill Tower will inevitably surge after obtaining such Soul Skill, and it will not be afraid of the Soul Hall at all!

That's why Xuan Kongzi was so impulsive and eager to get those Soul Skills from Yi Huang.

They were even prepared to be asked for exorbitant sums by Yi Huang. Pills, cultivation techniques, Dou Techniques, pill formulas—anything was acceptable, as long as it could enhance the power of the Pill Tower. What did mere wealth matter!

Unfortunately, it seems that Yi Huang has no intention of making a deal right now!

That's true. Their thoughts were practically written on their faces. Any normal person would think of waiting for the best price to sell and maximizing their profits!

Moreover, although Langya Pavilion and Pill Tower hardly interfere with each other, there is still a possibility of conflict of interest, which could strengthen the enemy's power. This is not something that this Deputy Pavilion Master would do!

Just as the Three Giants were preparing to find another opportunity later, Yi Huang's words rekindled their hopes. "If the Pill Tower is sincere, then exchanging ideas wouldn't be out of the question!"

"You can rest assured on that point; we are naturally very sincere!"

Even though the definition of sincerity is very vague and empty, the Three Giants still attach great importance to it! There's nothing that can be done about it. After all, it's a seller's market now, and they're not begging for Pill Tower's help. Being ripped off is to be expected.

As the four were exchanging words, a grand feast was about to begin.

Central Plains, the Burial Mountain Range!

Led by Elder Yao, a group of four Dou Sheng) and four Half-Saint), including Fire Cloud Old Ancestor (Fire Cloud Ancestor) and Flower Sect Supreme Elder, appeared in the sky.

Sensing the eerie atmosphere of the Burial Mountain Range, everyone frowned. The Fire Cloud Old Ancestor even scoffed, "Only those rats from the Soul Hall could possibly stay here!"

The Elder Yao chuckled, clearly agreeing with the former's statement.

His expression then suddenly turned serious, and he pointed to the depths of the Burial Mountain Range, saying, "The Soul Hall's Human Hall is located deep within these mountains. There's also a spatial barrier in place outside; it will issue a warning if any outsider enters..."

"However..." the Elder Yao's tone shifted, his voice turning cold, "Such methods are useless against us!"

What they were going to do was not to infiltrate, but to launch a high-profile attack, to announce the birth of the Heavenly Mansion and the end of the Soul Hall in the most powerful way.

Immediately, Elder Yao took the lead and shot off into the distance, followed closely by several streaks of Flowing Light.

This is a mountain range shrouded in endless Black Mist, through Black Mist one can occasionally glimpse a magnificent palace hidden within.

Numerous dark figures moved through the Black Mist. Some of them bumped into each other, and those who knew each other would even exchange words. Hoarse voices could be heard emanating from the black mist.

"How's the harvest lately?"

"Sigh!" Upon hearing this, the person being questioned said dejectedly, "What else can I do? The harvests haven't been good for the past few years. Last time, because of this, I almost got killed by the adults!"

It seems that you can tell from the tone of voice that the other person still has lingering feelings.

"Sigh, it's all the same!"

Another person comforted him, saying, "If all else fails, let's take a longer route and stay as far away from those scoundrels as possible."

"That's true!" This statement drew unanimous agreement from the others.

"Let's go, let's go, we haven't met our targets for this month yet!" Finally, after catching up for a while, everyone prepared to part ways...

Just then, a hand that blotted out the sky suddenly emerged from the clouds, grabbing the group of people gathered together. With a slight squeeze, screams rang out, and the Soul Hall members instantly vanished into nothingness.

Then, a handsome young man in a white robe appeared in the sky above the Human Hall, followed by several terrifying figures.

"Is this what the Human Hall is like? It's quite different from what I imagined!" The red-haired old man behind the white-robed man said with a sneer.

"Enemy attack! Enemy attack!..."

Hearing the commotion outside, the long-silent Human Hall was thrown into violent turmoil.

The Elder Yao sneered, and a violent Dou Qi Stream burst forth from his palm. As if sending a signal, everyone attacked simultaneously...

"Who dares to attack my Soul Hall?" At this moment, a furious voice, as old and hoarse as a withered branch, rang out from within the giant palace shrouded in layers of Black Mist.