302: Have a relationship

Li Changbai rubbed his hands and chuckled, "I wonder if Big Brother Youhuang has any relatives in the Demon Domain? I also want to form a contract with a member of the Nether Dragon Clan."

Xiao Yi chuckled, "Yes, and quite a few. As Big Strong One's Senior Brother, your strength and status are well-established. Once this busy period is over, I'll take you to the Demon Domain and introduce you to your peers. As for whether you can gain their approval, that will depend on your own abilities."

Upon hearing this, Li Changbai was overjoyed. He patted Xiao You's scales and chuckled, "It's great to even have the opportunity. Thank you so much, Big Brother Youhuang!"

The five people and one Dragon chatted as they traveled.

Meanwhile, in the market on the east side of Wangshu City.

Originally a place where commoners set up stalls to buy goods, today there wasn't a single commoner, but rather a large gathering of Martial Dao experts.

Chiyan Sect, Yinkui Sect, Liang Yi Sect, Qingnang Sect, and other Eighth-Rank or Seventh-Rank Sects all sent their Disciples and Elders to watch the competition.

After all, the Lingyun Sect and Qingnang Sect have a huge influence in Wangshu Kingdom.

These two Sects almost equally divided the Medicinal Pill market of Wangshu Kingdom.

And this time, their bet was so extravagant that it was hard not to attract everyone's attention.

Everyone came to watch, first to join the excitement, and second to gauge the strength of the two Sects.

In this grand gamble, neither side of the two Sects could afford to lose.

Needless to say, they would definitely go all out, revealing all their trump cards.

And others could get a glimpse of the strength of the two Sects.

The experts of the Qingnang Sect had already arrived, while the powerhouses of the Lingyun Sect were still on their way.

Before the competition even began, lively discussions erupted in the market.

"Qingnang Sect versus Lingyun Sect, who do you think has a better chance of winning?"

"That must be the Qingnang Sect. They are a professional Alchemist Sect, while the Lingyun Sect simultaneously has three industries: Spirit Formation, Spirit Talismans, and Medicinal Pills. In terms of professionalism, the Lingyun Sect is definitely not as good as the Qingnang Sect."

"I don't think so. I've bought Medicinal Pills from both the Lingyun Sect and the Qingnang Sect before, and the quality of the Lingyun Sect's Medicinal Pills was superior. Although the Lingyun Sect has fewer members, they are indeed all elites!"

"That's not right. Last time I also bought Medicinal Pills from both Sects, and I felt that the Qingnang Sect's Medicinal Pills were of better quality."

"Ha? Is your information accurate?"

"Who is stronger and who is weaker will be revealed after today. The losing side will not only lose the Medicinal Pill market of Wangshu Kingdom, but their prestige will also suffer a huge blow."

"The two Sects are really going all out, they actually placed such a large bet!"

Just as the crowd was bustling, a huge black Dragon flew from the horizon and landed in the central open space.

The people who came to watch were all elites from various Sects. They immediately judged Xiao You's Realm and species and were greatly astonished.

"Damn, a Seventh-Tier Eight-Star Yao Beast! It's terrifyingly powerful!"

"This giant Dragon should be from the Nether Dragon Clan, right? It's top-tier even among the Dragon Clan. The Lingyun Sect can actually tame such a noble and powerful Yao Beast, it's truly frightening!"

"Now this is good, just looking at the aura, the Lingyun Sect completely overwhelms the Qingnang Sect!"

As everyone landed, Xiao You transformed into a wisp of black light and merged into Lu Xingchen's body, entering his mount space.

The Sect Leader of the Qingnang Sect was a white-haired old man. When he saw Lu Xingchen and his group make such a grand entrance, he felt a bit envious.

Their grandeur, their display, was indeed more impressive than the Qingnang Sect!

Damn it, a Seventh-Tier Eight-Star Nether Dragon, it's truly tempting!

Immediately, both parties walked onto the high platform together.

On the platform were a white-robed old man and an exceptionally beautiful young girl.

The white-robed old man was named Peng Ling, an Elder from the Ninth-Rank Sect Medicine King Valley in the Central Continent Middle Region.

Medicine King Valley, just by its name, you know that they are also a Sect specializing in refining Medicinal Pills, and they are the leader in this industry on Tianyuan Continent.

As fellow Alchemist Sects, the Qingnang Sect and Lingyun Sect have a cooperative relationship with Medicine King Valley, sending a portion of their Medicinal Pills to the Central Continent Middle Region for Medicine King Valley to help sell.

That's why the two Sects were able to invite Peng Ling to be the referee for this competition.

Peng Ling is also a seasoned Eighth-Grade Alchemist. Although he may not necessarily be more powerful than Xu Qing and Li Chuang, serving as a referee is no problem at all.

Liu Ruyan led the five Lingyun Sect contestants onto the high platform, bowed to Peng Ling, and softly said, "Junior Liu Ruyan greets Elder Peng Ling!"

Peng Ling waved his hand and chuckled, "Sect Master Liu, there's no need for formalities. Jiang Taishen's discernment is truly sharp; his Disciples are one more outstanding than the last. Your Soul Power has already broken through to the Heaven Realm, hasn't it? And you are so young; in the future, you might even be able to Breakthrough to the Heaven Realm Mid-stage."

"At that time, the Lingyun Sect will be promoted to a Ninth-Rank Sect!"

Liu Ruyan said with a wry smile, "Elder Peng Ling is joking. The Cultivation of Soul Power is too difficult. Although I have reached the Early Heaven Realm, even if I spend my entire life, it will be very difficult to Breakthrough again. The one who can truly uphold the Lingyun Sect's prestige must still be my master, Jiang Taishen."

Upon hearing this, Peng Ling also frowned.

"Haven't received any news from Jiang Taishen yet?"

Liu Ruyan said with a wry smile, "No. My master has been missing for over three years, and no one knows his whereabouts. But I think he should still be alive, otherwise, he wouldn't have the leisure to take on a fourth Disciple."

Peng Ling nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, "That's good. I have some acquaintance with Jiang Taishen, and we've been good friends for many years. That boy's Realm reached Eight-Star Martial Venerable three years ago. After this period, he's probably at Peak Martial Venerable now, right?"

"As long as there's no news of Jiang Taishen for a day, no one will dare to openly attack the Lingyun Sect. However, I have always been fair in public and private matters. Even if I have a connection with your Lingyun Sect, I will never show favoritism. To win this competition, you still have to rely on your own abilities."

Liu Ruyan nodded heavily and softly said, "That is natural. Our Lingyun Sect will definitely win this competition with strength!"

Hearing the two chatting, Li Chuang's face turned green.

This referee actually had a connection with the Lingyun Sect; this was simply too much!

If he occasionally went easy, wouldn't the Qingnang Sect lose?

But there was no need to worry too much. With so many Alchemists present, judging the quality of an eighth-grade pill was not a big problem.

Although Peng Ling was highly respected, he couldn't easily act maliciously.

But the difference in their connections still made Li Chuang a bit uncomfortable.

Peng Ling and Liu Ruyan were chatting so happily, yet he was completely ignored.

This feeling was indeed not very pleasant.

Peng Ling nodded slightly, turned to look at Lu Xingchen, and chuckled, "To be able to represent the Lingyun Sect in the competition, and to be so young, you must be Jiang Taishen's fourth Personal Disciple, Lu Dazhuang. Is that right?"

Lu Xingchen bowed to Peng Ling and chuckled, "Junior Lu Dazhuang greets Elder Peng Ling!"