It was a square of such staggering size that it took one's breath away. Around it, a densely packed sea of people stretched to the limits of sight. Their earthshaking clamor roared like a giant dragon, reverberating endlessly across the sky. Under the assault of those terrifying sound waves, even the clouds overhead were shredded into scattered fragments.
Numerous stone platforms floated above the square. These platforms would become the focus of every eye, for the final showdown of this Pill Gathering would unfold upon them.
Ten tedious days had passed, and the crowds in the square had undoubtedly reached their peak. Today was the day the Pill Realm opened. Only the Alchemists who successfully emerged from it would qualify to continue participating in the Pill Gathering!
Countless gazes were fixed on the center of the square, where a massive gate built from black stone stood. Within it, spatial fluctuations twisted and warped. This was the exit from the Pill Realm. Before long, the contestants who had successfully passed the second trial would emerge from here.
Half asleep and half awake, Xiao Yu had finally waited his way to the most exciting part of this Pill Gathering.
His gaze wandered leisurely over the multitudes below the elevated platform. Seeing their excited expressions at this moment, Xiao Yu smiled faintly.
He could not remember how many years it had been since he had felt such emotions. Even when he had obtained the Battle Venerable Origin, he had merely been surprised rather than excited.
"Have I grown too old at heart? I don't have any of the passion a twenty-six-year-old ought to have. That does take a lot of the fun out of things."
Shaking his head slightly, Xiao Yu felt like an old monster who had lived for millions upon millions