Chapter 496: Entering the Pill Realm Xiao Yan Returns!
The elderly man on the giant turtle spoke weakly, pausing as if he were about to collapse. After a brief silence, he continued in a feeble voice:
"Aside from your mission scroll, you will also receive a map of the Pill Realm and a spatial stone. I don't need to explain the purpose of the map it marks the exit locations within the realm. Once you… huff …gather all the required medicinal ingredients, you must head to the designated exit to advance."
"As for the spatial stone, it serves as your lifeline. If you encounter a life threatening situation, you may crush the stone, and you will automatically be transported out of the Pill Realm. This stone represents your life… However, if you face an opponent far beyond your ability, you may not even have the chance to crush it."
"If anyone wishes to withdraw, now is your chance. If you choose to continue, know that once inside, crushing your spatial stone means forfeiting the competition. Do you all understand?"
At the end of his speech, the elderly man looked as though he would collapse on the turtle's back at any moment. However, no one dared to underestimate him.
His weary gaze swept over the crowd. Seeing that no one chose to withdraw, he simply nodded knowingly.
Everyone present was exceptional.
They had reached this stage at remarkable speed, proving they were not to be trifled with.
And of course, they also understood this half dead looking old man was definitely not an ordinary elder.
"If any of you still don't understand what the Pill Realm is, then it's too late to ask. I have no intention of explaining."
"The Pill Realm is in a state of decay, meaning you cannot stay there indefinitely. You will have ten days to complete your mission."
"Within these ten days, gather the required medicinal ingredients and reach the exit to pass the trial!"
"The magical beasts inside are extremely powerful. If you die, you die. No one will come to save you. Make sure you're mentally prepared. Now, step forward to receive your items you may depart!"
The elder's gaze swept across the participants.
The moment he finished speaking, a young alchemist immediately stepped forward, collected his items, and vanished into the spatial passage.
Following him, others rushed in one after another.
Wu Tian, however, was in no hurry.
There was no point.
His mission had likely been predetermined.
If it were an easy one, Xuan Kong Zi wouldn't have assigned it to him.
After all, that old fox wouldn't pass up the opportunity to squeeze some free labor out of him.
Xuan Kong Zi had already invested so much this time, he was bound to reap some rewards.
Besides, entering first wasn't always an advantage.
The ones rushing ahead could just as easily be the first to die.
Opportunity and danger always go hand in hand.
But for most competitors, the title of champion was worth any risk.
Not to mention the Three Thousand Burning Flame was a treasure no one could resist.
When about a hundred people had entered, Song Qing finally stood up, turning to Cao Ying with a warm smile.
"Ying'er, let's go in together. I will protect you!"
Cao Ying's face immediately darkened in annoyance.
"No need. Don't you already have your own team?"
She shot him a sharp glare, her gaze then shifting to a group of familiar figures near the elder.
A scornful smile appeared on her lips.
To Song Qing, that smile was the most beautiful thing in the world.
Unfortunately…
It wasn't a smile meant for him.
It was a smile filled with disgust.
Hmph!
Enjoy your arrogance while you can.
Once we're inside the Pill Realm, let's see who will protect you then!
Song Qing clenched his fists.
Even if they entered together, everyone would be teleported to random locations.
So unless they were physically attached, they would still be separated.
Of course, if they were in "close physical contact," things might turn out differently…
But none of these alchemists were shameless enough to try something like that in public.
They were high ranking alchemists, after all not common street scoundrels.
After collecting his items, Song Qing stepped into the spatial passage and disappeared.
Cao Ying and Dan Chen exchanged a glance, then turned to Wu Tian, who remained seated, completely unmoved.
"Wu Tian gege, aren't you going in? If you wait too long, you might lose the advantage!"
Wu Tian shook his head, smiling.
"You two go ahead. I'll find you later. This place is extremely dangerous trust no one."
His words of concern warmed their hearts.
A radiant smile bloomed across their faces.
"Alright, Wu Tian gege! We'll wait for you inside be careful!"
And with that, they stepped into the spatial passage and disappeared.
Once they were gone, Wu Tian's gaze shifted toward a particular group of individuals.
Their clothing was strikingly similar to what he had seen on Chen Xian at the trade fair.
Wu Tian immediately recognized them
They were members of the Heaven Nether Sect!
But why were they so eager to enter the Pill Realm?
Were they too confident in their own abilities?
Foolish.
Wu Tian's lips curled into a playful smirk.
"Heh, Wu Tian… nothing special."
A young, arrogant disciple of the Heaven Nether Sect sneered before stepping into the passage.
Oh?
Wu Tian raised an eyebrow in amusement.
These people were interesting.
Despite knowing who he was, they still had the nerve to act so arrogant?
It seemed like the Pill Realm was going to be full of surprises.
He looked forward to seeing how this would unfold.
Wu Tian watched as more alchemists vanished into the passage.
Finally, he rose to his feet and approached the elder on the turtle.
With a casual smile, he said
"Tell Xuan Kong Zi this there will be intruders in the Pill Realm."
"If he doesn't want excessive casualties, he should start paying closer attention."
Then, without waiting for a response, Wu Tian snatched the items from the old man's hands and stepped into the passage.
The elder's eyelids twitched.
Did he… just get robbed?!
Where's the respect?!
Just as he was processing this, his gaze shifted upward, spotting a young man floating in midair.
The boy carried a massive black ruler on his back.
His eyes gleamed with a sharp light as he observed everything below.
The old man's eyes narrowed.
"You. Did you see or hear anything just now?"
The youth bowed slightly.
"Senior, I saw nothing. Heard nothing."
"Our lord said nothing to you."
"Oh…?"
The old man's lips curled into a faint smile.
"Tell me, boy who are you? How do you know who that person is?"
The young man patted his massive black ruler, then answered calmly
"I am also a member of the Cai Lin Pavilion.
The lord sent me here to fill a spot.
I am Medicine Venerable's disciple."
"Hmm…?"
The old man paused, then sneered
"So, you're that brat Medicine Dust cast aside Xiao Yan?"
"Uh… Yes, that's me."
The elder looked puzzled.
"How are you still alive?"
"And why is that man letting you participate?"
Xiao Yan bowed again, his voice filled with reverence
"The lord is merciful."
"He allowed me to stay in Cai Lin Pavilion… to sweep the alchemy halls every day… surrounded by countless seventh and eighth tier pills."
"Oh. Well, get lost then."
The elder waved his hand dismissively, clearly not interested anymore.
(End of Chapter)
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