439: Chapter 439 The Pill Gathering Begins, the Medicine Spirit Takes on the Challenge

"Alright, Yun Tian, can you kiss me?" Senior Sister Liu Hanbing's soul body was dissipating, turning into specks of light.

Starting from her legs and spreading upward, Senior Sister Liu Hanbing had a look of expectation on her face, while Hun Tiandi's eyes were filled with tears.

Senior Sister Liu was the one who had guided him into the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion; he would always remember this kindness.

In the blink of an eye, the soul dissipated up to her slender neck. Hun Tiandi slowly lowered his head and kissed Senior Sister Liu Hanbing's cold soul body.

Senior Sister Liu Hanbing closed her eyes with a trace of happiness as her soul body finally vanished completely.

Only a white storage ring remained on the ground. Slowly gripping the storage ring, a flicker of cold, violent aura flashed in his heart.

"You..." Yao Ling didn't know how to comfort him.

"I'm fine. Ghost Demon? Starfall Pavilion? I've recorded this blood debt!" Hun Tiandi stood up, his gaze coldly fixed in the direction of the Starfall Pavilion.

Soon, the Dazheng Dynasty would enter the Central Plains, and then it would be time for revenge.

Behind the Starfall Pavilion stood a behemoth, the Heavenly Mansion Alliance, which was composed of several top-tier forces in the Central Plains.

To topple the Starfall Pavilion, he would have to face several major forces; the pressure was unimaginably immense.

"The Pill Gathering is about to begin... perhaps within the Pill World, there is something you need!" Yao Ling spoke softly.

Hearing this, Hun Tiandi began calculating frantically amidst his grief. The Pill Gathering was the most authoritative grand event on the continent, hosted by the Pill Tower, gathering countless brilliant Alchemists.

The few rare medicinal herbs he needed could not be found in the outside world; only by going to the Pill World was it possible.

If only Liu Ling were by his side; as a high-tier Rank 7 Alchemist, there should be no problem entering.

Fortunately, Yao Ling of the Medicine Clan was by his side, so it wasn't impossible to plan a thing or two.

To Holy Pill City!

After three days of continuous travel, they arrived just in time for the start of the Pill Gathering.

Hun Tiandi marveled that Holy Pill City was even more bustling than the last time they came. Countless Alchemists had gathered, waiting for those who would eventually stand out.

The Dou Master alchemy geniuses who could come here were all exceptionally talented prodigies.

Every champion of past Pill Gatherings had left a prestigious name on the continent without exception; the prestige of the Pill Gathering was immense.

Whoever could become the champion of the Pill Gathering would have the opportunity to reach the summit in the future.

This glory was enough to drive people mad!

Buzz!

The door of the Holy Pill City inn opened, and Hun Tiandi and Yao Ling walked out. Today, Yao Ling wore a set of purple Alchemist robes, with eight purple-gold stars shimmering on her chest.

"A Grade 8 Alchemist?" Hun Tiandi said in surprise. She was indeed a member of the Medicine Clan.

She exuded an air of nobility, completely different from ordinary temperaments.

"Pfft... you're staring!" Yao Ling revealed a smile, blooming like a snow lotus on an icy mountain, making even the air before them seem brighter.

"You look so good when you smile, why maintain that 'keep everyone a thousand miles away' feeling?" Hun Tiandi spoke slowly.

"None of your business!" The brilliant smile was like a fleeting night-blooming cereus as Yao Ling gave Hun Tiandi an annoyed roll of her eyes.

"A woman's heart is a needle at the bottom of the sea!" Hun Tiandi shook his head helplessly and followed Yao Ling toward the Pill Tower.

The Pill Gathering, the highest honor for an Alchemist!

Yao Ling and the other stood atop a building, looking out at a sea of people. Yao Ling said, "To participate in the Pill Gathering, one still needs to pass two selection trials!"

Her jade hand pointed toward a deep gray space in the distance. The space was distorted, and a gray gas blocked the view. The first trial was the Illusion Realm!

It could block one's vision and even cause a certain amount of confusion to soul perception.

With overlapping spaces, it was easy to lose one's way. If one did not emerge within the specified time, they would be disqualified.

Hun Tiandi nodded slightly; this selection was indeed somewhat different.

"After passing the first trial, one can enter the Pill World!" Yao Ling said in a heavy voice, seemingly filled with yearning.

All participants would enter a singular, strange space.

It was said to have been created by a Dou Sheng expert from the Pill Tower, though the Pill World had later fallen into ruin. It was definitely a dreamland for many Alchemists.

Inside were countless natural treasures, and even many medicinal herbs rarely seen in the outside world could be found there!

If one could find those herbs, they could exchange them at the exit for a Space Stone to leave the Pill World!

"Those seats up there are reserved for the final contestants!"

Yao Ling explained.

Hun Tiandi nodded slightly. As expected of the Pill Tower, using two selections to weed out the superficial and leave behind the Alchemists with true ability.

The experts of the Pill Tower would not easily interfere with what happened in the Pill World; no one would know.

"Interesting!" With such grand methods from the Pill Tower, it was no wonder they could resist the Hun Clan back then. Hun Tiandi smiled wickedly in his heart; this time, he would see if the Pill Tower could withstand his schemes.

Dong!

A bell chimed, echoing through the sky. The area fell silent as gazes landed on the high platform.

The sound of rushing wind approached as space distorted slightly, and over a dozen figures appeared.

Hun Tiandi's gaze swept over them; at the center were the Dan Ta Three Giants: Xuan Kongzi, Tian Leizi, and Xuan Yi.

The Dan Ta Three Giants!

They were famous throughout the continent; the three always seemed to exist in legends.

"I am Xuan Kongzi. I welcome you all to the Pill Gathering. Let us begin!" the white-haired Xuan Kongzi said gently.

Without excessive chatter, it began immediately!

"First Trial: Soul Illusions!"

Xuan Kongzi pointed a finger toward the gray world. An endless stream of people, figure after figure, charged forward like an imperial army.

They all poured into the distorted space.

Yao Ling moved, dashing toward the gray space with extreme speed. The badge on her chest flickered as she was swallowed into the gray world.

The vision was extremely dim. Yao Ling stepped in slowly, releasing her vigorous soul power, which was buffeted by the surging gray gas.

Yao Ling's soul was somewhat special, so she passed through the first trial's Soul Illusions with ease.

Within it, she could sense many figures rushing about aimlessly, trapped inside.

Yao Ling walked along the way, seeing many experts but having no conversation with them. After about an hour, a gray, distorted black hole appeared before her.

This was the exit to enter the Pill World.

The spatial tunnel was quite wide and constantly twisting; it was constructed by the experts of the Pill Tower, a testament to their use of spatial power.

At this time, people were already waiting outside, each with a vigorous aura, clearly having passed the Soul Illusions of the first trial.

Their gazes toward each other were cold and filled with wariness.

At this moment, there were no friends, only opponents.

Yao Ling's appearance drew everyone's attention, various emotions reflecting in their eyes.

Some even harbored ill intentions, but Yao Ling was not afraid at all.

The second trial would be to find rare natural treasures according to the task; this would filter out many people.

Outside, Hun Tiandi quietly left Holy Pill City, preparing to sneak into the Pill World.

Earlier, when Yao Ling entered the gray world for the trial, Hun Tiandi had quietly collected her aura to locate the Pill World.

This time, when leaving the Dazheng Dynasty, Hun Tiandi had borrowed a treasure from the Dragon Clan that was capable of spatial shifting.

Furthermore, it would not be detected by others.

Hun Tiandi was determined to enter the Pill World; even the Three Giants could not stop him!

After leaving Holy Pill City, he sped toward the distance to avoid being noticed by the Pill Tower's experts and causing more complications.

Whether it was for his soul injury or the three types of medicinal herbs to treat Hao Meili's injuries, he had to get them.