344: Chapter 344 A Strange Phenomenon Shocks the Heavens, Venerable Mu

Starfall Pavilion Master, Mu Qingluan!

Mu Qingluan is the direct disciple of Wind Venerable. Her true form is of the Heaven Swan Clan, possessing a natural talent for flight and mastery over sonic attacks.

Within the Magical Beast families, the Heaven Swan Clan is considered a first-rate family, second only to the Void Ancient Dragon, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, and the Nine Serene Earth Nether Python clan.

Although it cannot compare to the three great Magical Beast families, it still possesses a prestigious reputation among the Magical Beast community.

Furthermore, this clan excels in speed and the manipulation of spatial channels.

Unexpectedly, this Starfall Pavilion Master has actually appeared in Linhai City, likely also coming for the East Sea Ruins.

The Starfall Pavilion is an exception; its founding Pavilion Masters were two people: Wind Venerable and Venerable Yao.

This unique tradition has been passed down, and the Pavilion Masters of this generation are Pavilion Master You Quan and Mu Qingluan.

"A Tier 7 pill?"

On the other side, inside an inn, a stunning woman watched the energy fluctuations and spoke softly.

Within her beautiful eyes, nine small silver-white dragons churned. If Hun Tiandi were here, he would surely recognize her, as they had met several times.

This was Tang Junyao, who had also secretly plotted against him; behind her was a first-rate power from the Central Plains.

The Burning Flame Valley!

There was a Heavenly Flame in the valley, the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame, so they naturally understood the art of pill refining. Tang Junyao was the daughter of Pavilion Master Tang Ke'er, and she could tell at a glance that the phenomenon belonged to a Tier 7 pill.

"Mister Shui Xing, do you know who this mysterious Alchemist is?" Tang Junyao inquired.

"I do not know!" Shui Xing lightly fanned his feather fan and spoke indifferently, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

Swish...

Immediately, various forces rushed toward the elegant small courtyard; an Alchemist capable of refining high-tier pills...

...is welcomed anywhere, and if one can establish good relations with them, there are only benefits!

Inside the elegant small courtyard!

Bang!

From beneath the pavilion came the sound of a furnace exploding, followed by black smoke. During the final moment of pill condensation, while his mind was focused, Hun Tiandi was startled by the phenomenon caused by Liu Ling's pill refining.

Startled, his arm jerked, causing a pause in the hand seals of the pill condensation method. This batch of Energy Accumulation Pills instantly turned to ash.

Beside the medicinal cauldron, a pile of ash half the height of a person had accumulated.

The final two hundred sets of medicinal ingredients for the Energy Accumulation Pills had all turned to ash; not a single intact Energy Accumulation Pill was produced.

"Is it really impossible to become an Alchemist if one's fire attribute lacks that trace of wood attribute for harmony?"

Hun Tiandi pondered as he began to clean the medicinal cauldron of the black ash and the smell of char.

After tidying everything up, he turned his head to look at the half-person-high pile of ash, his brows furrowing slightly.

Hum!

With a wave of his sleeve, a powerful gust of wind swept through. The ashes flew and landed in the nearby pond, which instantly turned pitch black.

Within moments, the many koi raised in the clear pond floated to the surface.

Gasping for air!

Afterward, he put away the medicinal cauldron and walked toward Liu Ling's refining area.

"This Tier 7 Spring Snow Pill has actually triggered such a heaven-shaking phenomenon; I'm afraid it will attract trouble..."

Hun Tiandi looked around. With his keen spiritual perception, he sensed people lurking in the shadows.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!" Yan Xing and the others said as they saw Hun Tiandi arrive.

They bowed respectfully.

"Rise! Guard the surroundings and do not let anyone disturb Liu Ling!" Hun Tiandi spoke calmly.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Then, Yan Xing, Tu Xingzi, and Yun Xiao flew onto the roof to keep watch.

This pill refining session had taken a full five days.

High-tier pills required a long time. This was even with Liu Ling having the assistance of the Sun True Fire; if it were an ordinary Alchemist...

...it would be absolutely impossible to successfully refine this Spring Snow Pill without several months.

As a high-rank Tier 7 Alchemist, Liu Ling's pill-refining skills were exquisite, and the complex procedures were dazzling to behold.

After being roasted by the flames, a round, white-gold pill the size of a longan spun rapidly.

Inside the room, Liu Ling was performing the final pill condensation technique.

Flipping his hand, he produced a high-quality jade bottle and placed it on the table. Liu Ling's expression was grave as his palm moved slightly, and a dense, scorching golden flame rose.

It enveloped the pill.

Buzz!

A fierce energy fluctuation turned into ripples and spread outside the courtyard. The sudden fluctuation was accompanied by a thick pill fragrance.

It permeated the entire sky.

"Guard the area; be careful of anyone making a move!" Hun Tiandi said in a deep, serious voice.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Yun Xiao and the other two began to circulate the Dou Qi within their bodies, ready to unleash a heaven-shaking slaughter at any moment.

After the pill fragrance drifted out, the hidden auras in the surroundings fluctuated violently. To many, a Tier 7 pill held a fatal temptation.

Some would risk their lives for it, even at the cost of offending a first-rate power.

Swish...

Elder Mo of the Hehuan Sect stood in mid-air, his eyes burning with greed as he stared at the room where the energy was erupting.

Mu Qingluan of the Starfall Pavilion stepped out as the space rippled slightly, her bright eyes looking at the courtyard with deep meaning.

Clang!

Then, a sword cry reaching the heavens echoed through the void. As the golden sword light dissipated, a figure was revealed—it was Jian Wuchen.

His sharp gaze scanned the area before finally landing on Hun Tiandi.

"It's you. It is actually you, the traitor of the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion," Jian Wuchen said coldly, his sword intent soaring like a divine blade.

"Jian Wuchen, who are you calling a traitor?" Hun Tiandi said indifferently.

"The traitor is you... Audacious!" Recovering his senses, Jian Wuchen was furious, and the sword intent radiating from him grew even stronger.

His hand rested on the longsword at his waist, ready to draw it for battle.

Swish...

Two figures flew in from the distance; they were Tang Junyao and Mister Shui Xing. They scanned the surroundings and nodded slightly.

"Yun Tian?" Tang Junyao said in surprise.

Beside her, Shui Xing's eyes were burning as he stared at Hun Tiandi. Hun Tiandi seemed to sense it and glanced back.

"Junior Tang Junyao greets Venerable Mu!" Tang Junyao bowed slightly to Mu Qingluan.

"How are you related to Tang Ke'er?" Mu Qingluan asked coolly, somewhat surprised that someone recognized her.

"She is my mother. She once mentioned Venerable Mu's great name, but unfortunately, I never had the chance to meet you!"

Tang Junyao said respectfully.

"Interesting!" Mu Qingluan gave a mysterious smile. This young miss of the Burning Flame Valley was not simple.

"Junior Jian Wuchen, disciple of Sword Saint Tianquan from the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion!"

Suddenly, Jian Wuchen spoke up and bowed respectfully, identifying himself.

"You are Tang Ying's disciple?" Mu Qingluan frowned slightly, somewhat displeased by Jian Wuchen's interruption.

But upon hearing 'tian quan sword Tang Ying', she restrained that trace of annoyance.

"Do you know him?" Mu Qingluan pointed at Hun Tiandi and asked the two of them.

"Correct. This person is devious and betrayed the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion. He once had a conflict with the Starfall Pavilion, and our elders intended to suppress him to apologize to Pavilion Master You Quan of the Starfall Pavilion!"

"Unfortunately, the thief escaped!" Jian Wuchen added, embellishing the story.

"Senior Mu, this person once killed Prince Xiao Tian. He is an out-and-out sinister man!" Tang Junyao added more fuel to the fire.

She wanted to persuade Mu Qingluan to take action and suppress Yun Tian.

The idea of Jian Wuchen and Tang Junyao was to take this opportunity to eliminate Yun Tian, as they were full of resentment toward Hun Tiandi.

"Oh? Killed Xiao Tian?" Mu Qingluan was somewhat surprised to hear this.

Although Xiao Tian was not favored, he was still a member of the Xiao Family. She hadn't expected this youth to be so bold.

Given the relationship between the Starfall Pavilion and the Xiao Family, even if Mu Qingluan were to take action to avenge Prince Xiao Tian, it would be justifiable.

But, would Mu Qingluan really be swayed by the two of them and take action?