In Sacred Pill City, Xiao Fan sat on a rooftop with Zi Yan, smiling as he watched Xiao Yan step into the Gray Mist Space.
"Here's hoping junior brother has a smooth journey!"
Xiao Fan watched Xiao Yan's figure disappear completely into the Gray Mist Space and murmured those words.
Above the Pill Tower, as the Pill Gathering began, its elders had already vanished from their positions. Under Xuan Kongzi's arrangements, they concealed themselves throughout Sacred Pill City, guarding against any unexpected developments.
After all, there was no telling how many Alchemists were gathered in Sacred Pill City during the Pill Gathering. If anyone struck at such a time, the losses to their ranks would be immense, and the Hall of Souls members were certainly among those who might do so.
"Well, well. Quite a few old monsters have entered this year's Pill Gathering."
Xuan Kongzi's face was still somewhat pale. It seemed his earlier appearance outside had been a deliberate act to intimidate the Hall of Souls members. After expending so much blood essence in the Star Domain, he naturally could not escape the consequences.
"You're injured, yet you still insist on putting on airs. One of these days, that'll be the death of you!"
Tian Leizi frowned slightly at the sight of Xuan Kongzi, but still placed a hand against his back and examined him again as he spoke.
"The Ancient Soul Cultivation Method is no ordinary temptation for those old fellows. Naturally, they're willing to risk it all for a chance."
"And that's not all..."
Xuan Kongzi shook his head and looked toward the Gray Mist Space. "I wonder how far that young fellow can go..."
"Which young fellow?"
Hearing Xuan Kongzi's words, Tian Leizi belatedly caught on.
"Xiao Yan? I heard he's Yao Chen's disciple. You