"Senior Brother Song, the final round is about to begin. I still need to regulate my breathing, so I won't keep chatting with you."
Unwilling to look any longer at Song Qing's face, which faintly turned her stomach, Cao Ying spoke bluntly, her words carrying a clear dismissal.
"True enough. Get some rest, Ying'er. I won't disturb you any longer. We can catch up after the gathering."
Song Qing thought about it and agreed that Cao Ying had a point. He also needed to prepare properly for the final round. This Pill Gathering was equally important to him, so he followed her lead with a smile, then turned and headed toward a spot relatively close to her.
Once Song Qing left, Cao Ying closed her eyes without sparing him another glance. She immediately gathered her concentration, silently recited an incantation, and began adjusting her condition.
About an hour later, the intermittent spatial fluctuations above the square vanished completely. This meant that every contestant had emerged, and the Pill Realm had closed once more.
Three figures then slowly appeared in the highest seats overlooking the square, a vast, oppressive aura spreading from them.
They were none other than the Pill Tower's Three Giants.
With their appearance, an earthshaking uproar erupted from the spectator stands, echoing endlessly across the sky like the roar of a mighty dragon.
Even Cao Ying, who had been resting with her eyes closed, slowly opened them. Her gaze settled on Xuan Kongzi, who stood at the head of the three figures. A complicated look flickered through her beautiful eyes, and she could not help murmuring softly.
"Teacher... I'm sorry. For the Cao Family's sake, I have no choice. I hope... I'll have a chance to make it up to the Pill Tower someday..."
When Hun Changqing