264: Leishan Incident

Zhou Hao's fingers trembled slightly, his Divine Sense scanning every inch of the Medicinal Pill repeatedly, feeling the immense and unique pure medicinal power specifically targeting the Bottleneck barrier.

The entire square was terrifyingly silent. Everyone held their breath, waiting for the President's final ruling.

After a full stick of incense had burned, the President slowly raised his head, let out a long breath of stale air, and his eyes erupted with an unprecedented brilliant light. His voice was slightly hoarse with excitement:

“That's right! It is an obstacle breaking pill! And it is... Supreme Grade quality! One in ten thousand! Truly perfect!”

He suddenly turned his head, his gaze burning as he looked at Lin Jingyu, his eyes sizing him up like a rare treasure:

“Little friend... h-how did you manage this? With the cultivation of the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining, you crossed two major stages to refine a Supreme Grade obstacle breaking pill?

Such Pill Dao talent is something this old man has never seen in his life! Your future is limitless! Truly limitless!”

The President's words, like a final judgment, completely confirmed the truth!

Everyone was stunned by this news! The last remnants of doubt were completely shattered, replaced by unparalleled shock and fervor!

“It really is a Supreme Grade obstacle breaking pill!”

“Is our Southeast Market Town... about to produce an Alchemy Genius who will shock the entire Eastern Spirit Nation?”

“That's terrifying! With this level of Pill Dao achievement, even high-level Cultivators in the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment, or even the Golden Core Stage, would treat him with great respect and courtesy!”

The result was no longer in doubt.

After unanimous evaluation by the judges, the value, difficulty, grade, and quality of the Supreme Grade obstacle breaking pill refined by Lin Jingyu had completely surpassed the limits of the rules, reaching a crushing level.

With his own strength, he reversed the situation! Relying on this one Medicinal Pill, Miaoling Pavilion instantly reversed its fortunes, fiercely seized the championship, and won the title of champion of this year's Pill Refining Grand Competition! They firmly trampled the ambitious Daling Pavilion underfoot!

Feng Xixi was so excited that tears welled up in her eyes. Disregarding all decorum and grace, she quickly rushed onto the high platform and stood shoulder to shoulder with Lin Jingyu.

She accepted the complicated gazes surging from below like a tide, mixed with envy, jealousy, awe, and congratulations.

She looked at the Azure-Robed Youth beside her, whose expression remained calm as if he had just done something ordinary, and her heart was filled with endless gratitude and unspeakable shock.

Such a reversal was truly incredible, especially after the first Alchemist failed.

He had completed a Heaven-Defying decisive victory.

For Feng Xixi, this was simply a savior sent from heaven.

Her heart was filled with gratitude toward Lin Jingyu.

After the competition, Feng Xixi did not hesitate to fulfill her promise. Not only did she begin mobilizing all her connections and resources to secure the precious Inner Disciple of Qinglan Sect quota for Lin Jingyu.

She also secured for him an extremely valuable Opportunity to Cultivate at “Thunder Mountain.”

“Thunder Mountain is a Secret Land of the Qinglan Sect,”

Feng Xixi explained to Lin Jingyu, her tone carrying a hint of longing and solemnity.

“The mountain contains the power of Heavenly Thunder, which has a marvelous effect on comprehending Thunder and tempering the Physical Body and Mental Energy. I observed that you seem to have a unique understanding of the power of Thunder; this Opportunity might greatly benefit you.”

Lin Jingyu's heart stirred.

He had just begun comprehending the Thunder True Intent and was struggling to find a suitable environment for deep comprehension and Cultivation. This training at Thunder Mountain was undoubtedly a timely help.

“Thank you, Shopkeeper Feng.” He thanked her sincerely, a hint of expectation flashing in his eyes. The Immortal Path is long, and greater strength is the foundation.

He was filled with emotion; this was the true foundation of a super Force like the Qinglan Sect.

Ordinary Loose Cultivators or members of small Families probably wouldn't be able to access such a marvelous place in their entire lives.

Three days later, led by Feng Xixi, Lin Jingyu arrived at the edge of the Qinglan Sect's sphere of influence.

This place was a full five hundred miles away from the Southeast Market Town.

Looking from afar, a steep and rugged mountain peak, dark gray in color, came into view. That was Thunder Mountain.

Unlike other Spiritual Mountain Immortal Realms, which were shrouded in mist and glowing with radiance, the sky above Thunder Mountain was perpetually covered by heavy, leaden dark clouds.

Within the clouds, dazzling electric snakes darted occasionally, instantly illuminating the dim sky with a pale light, followed immediately by the sound of rolling thunder.

The sound was dull yet extremely penetrating, as if beating against one's chest, involuntarily filling people with awe.

The entire mountain exuded a violent and oppressive pressure, yet it was filled with the contradictory aura of destruction and vitality.

“This is Thunder Mountain.”

Feng Xixi pointed ahead, her expression solemn.

“The mountain is equipped with a Great Thunder-Guiding Formation passed down from antiquity, which can guide the power of Nine Heavens Thunder into specific Immortal Caves for Disciples to Cultivate.

But the power of Thunder is extremely violent, and every time one Cultivates by guiding the Thunder, the risk is immense, and activating the Formation consumes vast resources, which is why the quota is extremely precious.”

The two arrived at a Stone Hall at the foot of Thunder Mountain, the place where entry permits were processed.

Just as Feng Xixi was about to present her qualification token, two figures flashed out from the side of the Stone Hall and blocked their path.

A man and a woman.

The man was about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, dressed in the attire of an Inner Disciple of Qinglan Sect, and had a reasonably handsome face.

But between his brows was an air of persistent arrogance, and his gaze towards Lin Jingyu was filled with scrutiny and hostility.

The woman was slightly younger, her appearance five or six parts similar to Feng Xixi's, making her a beauty, but the spoiled arrogance in her eyes ruined the overall aesthetic. At this moment, her eyebrows were knitted in anger, and her face was full of fury.

“Elder Sister! What is the meaning of this?”

The Female Cultivator's voice was sharp, and she pointed directly at Lin Jingyu without courtesy.

“It's for this outsider? You actually gave the Thunder Mountain Cultivation quota that Brother-in-law has long hoped for to a random outsider who popped up from nowhere?”

Feng Xixi's expression darkened, and her tone was icy:

“Feng Yaoyao, watch your words! Lin Jingyu is an honored guest of my Miaoling Pavilion, and he is the hero of this year's Pill Refining Grand Competition!

I exchanged my own contribution points for this quota. I decide how it is distributed!”

“You said you would give this quota to me! I already promised Brother-in-law that I would give it to him. How can you go back on your word.”

Feng Yaoyao's tone was filled with rage.

The man, the so-called Brother-in-law, stepped forward. His tone was relatively restrained, but his dissatisfaction was obvious:

“Xixi, you really didn't think this through.

I've been stuck at the Eighth Layer of Qi Refining Bottleneck for three years. This Thunder Mountain Cultivation is crucial for my Breakthrough. For you to give the quota to an outsider now—it's unreasonable, both emotionally and logically, isn't it?”

Feng Xixi did not yield at all, saying coldly:

“Senior Brother Zhao, according to Sect rules, exchanging contribution for resources is perfectly justified.

The Opportunity I exchanged my own contribution points for, I can give to whomever I wish, and it complies with Sect regulations.

Furthermore, when did I ever promise you that I would give you the quota?

Zhao Feng, I understand your predicament, but that is not a reason for you to forcibly demand someone else's Opportunity!”

“Understand? What do you understand!”

Feng Yaoyao interrupted excitedly: “Brother-in-law risked his life for our Feng Family and made countless contributions! Now that he needs resources for a Breakthrough, you are favoring an outsider! If Father finds out...”