Battle Through the Heavens, Reborn as Xiao Yan's Sister

The Pill Gathering was incredibly grand, drawing the attention of almost everyone in the Central Continent. However, the Pill Tower was unconcerned. As a powerful pyramid-like force with a transcendent status in the Central Continent, they had the confidence to do so! Otherwise, they wouldn't have been fighting against the Soul Palace for so many years.

As expected, when Xiao Yue stood side by side with the three giants of the Pill Tower, becoming the focus of everyone's attention, the expressions of the representatives of many forces from the Central Plains below changed instantly.

Some people looked surprised and doubtful, their eyes flashing with disbelief.

Among these people were many seasoned veterans who were well aware of the changing political landscape of Zhongzhou, yet they had never heard of the name "Xiao Yue" so easily gaining favor with the Dan Tower and taking on such an important role.

Most people who were unaware of the reason behind the incident couldn't help but wonder what kind of background and strength the silver-haired woman in the sky possessed that allowed her to stand out in such an important occasion. They couldn't help but begin to re-examine this previously overlooked figure.

Some people looked astonished, their mouths slightly agape as if they could swallow an egg. They might have heard of Xiao Yue's name on some occasions, but most of the time, the name only circulated in the Northwest Continent. No one had ever imagined that she would appear in the Central State in such a dazzling manner.

Even worse, some had gloomy expressions, with a hint of fear and hostility flashing in their eyes. Most of these forces had intricate connections with the Soul Hall, or were secretly supported by it.

Xiao Yue's formal appearance on stage at this moment surprised and made many people uneasy. After all, this disrupted the original plans and arrangements of certain forces, making the already turbulent Pill Gathering even more unpredictable.

The Soul Court and the Soul Hall in the Northwest Continent are now irreconcilable enemies, causing the Soul Hall's hard-earned influence in the Northwest Continent to collapse after many years. Such an existence is undoubtedly a huge threat to the Soul Hall.

Of course, amidst this complex mix of emotions, there were also many admiring and praising glances. Those alchemists who truly loved alchemy and pursued the ultimate in alchemy couldn't help but feel a surge of respect when they saw Xiao Yue standing side by side with the three giants of the Pill Tower.

After all, those who can stand in this position must have extraordinary achievements and profound knowledge.

"Hmph, what merit or ability does a mere woman possess to shoulder such an important task? I'm afraid it's just that the Pill Tower did this on purpose to curry favor with the Soul Suppressing Court!" A sharp and sarcastic voice came from the crowd, instantly shattering the harmonious atmosphere around them. The words were full of disdain and provocation.

These words immediately caused an uproar among those around them. Some began to whisper and discuss among themselves; others looked disdainful, thinking that this person was just sour grapes; while most others chose to remain silent and wait and see.

After all, although that woman had only been in Zhongzhou for a few months, she had caused quite a stir. The Blood Pool of Tianmu Mountain, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix, the Wind and Thunder Pavilion, the Ice River Valley, the Black Sun Sect, and so on, almost every one of them was enough to cause a series of shocks in Zhongzhou.

"At the Pill Gathering, strength in alchemy is paramount. If anyone disagrees, they are welcome to step forward and give it a try..." The beautiful woman in black finally spoke, silencing the commotion in the arena.

Upon hearing this, the once noisy square fell silent. Due to the prestige of the three giants of the Dan Tower, even the most outspoken person had to restrain their sharpness and dared not act rashly again.

Next, the Dan competition officially began, and the atmosphere in the arena became even more tense and exciting.

Alchemy is an extremely time-consuming process, especially the refining of medicinal pills, which often takes ten days to half a month. This is not uncommon.
Those present were aware of this situation, so they did not become impatient due to the long wait. Most of those who were able to travel to Saint Pill City to watch were quite capable, and this necessary patience was naturally essential.

Under the watchful eyes of countless expectant gazes, time slipped away quietly, and in the blink of an eye, ten days had passed.

During these ten days, the refining process in the sky was quite peaceful, but occasionally a low sound would be heard. This was the sound of the furnace exploding due to problems in the refining process.

Over the course of ten days, a small number of alchemists successfully refined the pills. However, once the pills were refined, they understood that their participation should come to an end. Generally speaking, the higher the grade of the pill, the longer it takes to refine, and people like them are basically relegated to the bottom of the list.

As time went on, the competition at the Dan Conference officially entered a heated phase, with almost everyone giving their all to showcase their strength.

"boom!"

In the slightly scorching heat of the world, a deep rumble of thunder suddenly echoed across the sky. Immediately, countless gazes turned upwards, only to see that a dark cloud had appeared in the sky at some unknown time. However, this time, a deep rumble of thunder was emanating from within the cloud, and its appearance was clearly that of a pill thunder taking shape.

"Danlei? A seventh-grade pill has been produced!"

Upon seeing the strange phenomenon in the sky, a commotion arose in the square. Immediately, countless eyes were focused on a stone platform beneath the sky, where a middle-aged man was gazing at the thunderclouds with a face full of ecstasy. He was the first person to draw out the thunder.

Just half a day after the first appearance of the pill lightning, thunderclouds gathered in the sky again. Moreover, judging from the strength of these thunderclouds, they were even stronger than the previous ones. Clearly, one of the contestants had refined a pill of even higher quality than the previous one.

The following days became incredibly lively, with pill lightning appearing two to three times almost every day. The intensity of these pill lightning bolts varied, and the highest-grade pills were probably only mid-grade seventh rank.

The arena became exceptionally heated due to the occasional appearance of pill lightning. The slight slump of the previous few days had completely dissipated. Every appearance of a seventh-grade pill would attract many covetous eyes. This level of pill, apart from some experts who had advanced to the Dou Zun level, had a strong attraction for other experts.

The Danlei that was extremely difficult to see in the past has become commonplace in this sky, making many people feel as if their eyes have been opened.

As time went on, fewer and fewer stone platforms with burning alchemical fire remained in the square. Eventually, there were fewer than fifty of them. But everyone knew that the remaining people were definitely top-tier figures in the alchemy world of the Dou Qi Continent. And if nothing unexpected happened, the champion of the Alchemy Competition would be born from among these remaining people.

Gazing at the rising flames from the dozens of stone platforms, the atmosphere in this area subtly and unconsciously became heavy and tense.

The deep rumble of thunder echoed throughout the stadium, and the thick, oppressive clouds created an extremely suffocating atmosphere.

"boom!"

Within the thick, dark clouds, a bolt of lightning, resembling a giant silver python, suddenly tore through the sky and crashed down, only to be intercepted by a figure on a stone platform. Immediately afterward, a tangible fragrance of medicinal herbs filled the air.
"Hahaha, I did it! I did it!" "I've finally succeeded!"

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the middle-aged man with slightly graying hair and beard laughed wildly, and in his hand, a pill the size of a longan was radiating a captivating glow.

No one present criticized the middle-aged man for his outrageous laughter. Instead, their gazes toward him were somewhat ardent. A master alchemist who could refine high-grade seventh-rank pills would be treated as an honored guest, no matter where he went, even in Zhongzhou.

But a high-grade seventh-rank pill is enough to win the championship, but it's far from enough!
However, this alchemist didn't come here aiming to win the championship. He probably just wanted to take this opportunity to break through his own bottleneck. There are many people with the same idea as him. After all, the alchemist ranks are very strict. Don't be fooled by the fact that he is only a seventh-grade high-level alchemist. The difference in value between the low-level, mid-level, high-level, and peak levels is not small!
Every breakthrough is an alchemist's desire for the ultimate pursuit of alchemy, a challenge to their own limits. The middle-aged man's wild laughter was an affirmation of his achievements, but it was also just a small milestone on this long journey.

As the middle-aged man's exciting laughter echoed through the heavens and earth, the atmosphere at the entire alchemy gathering was once again pushed to a climax. However, this was merely the calm before the storm; the real contest had only just begun.

"Hmph, a mere seventh-grade advanced rank, yet so smug and arrogant, truly a frog in a well." A voice rang out from the crowd, carrying a hint of disdain and arrogance, drawing everyone's attention.

He was a young man dressed in fine clothes with a cold and stern face. He was a genius alchemist from an ancient alchemy family in Zhongzhou. He had been immersed in the Dao of Alchemy since childhood and no longer cared about high-grade seventh-rank pills.

As time went by, the thunderclouds in the sky grew denser, and the sound of thunder rose and fell, like the most magnificent movement in the world.

As the sun rose and set, the competition at the alchemy gathering intensified. The thunderclouds in the sky seemed to sense this intense fighting spirit, gathering even more densely. Each strike of alchemy lightning was accompanied by the birth of a pharmacist's hard-earned crystallization.

However, true strength often shines brightest in the most challenging environments.

Each bolt of lightning heralds the birth of another high-grade pill, and those alchemists who can trigger pill lightning are all top talents on the Dou Qi Continent. Every move they make is enough to shock people.

Just when everyone thought the thunderous attack of the day was already quite awe-inspiring, the sky suddenly changed dramatically. The thick, dark clouds began to slowly rotate, gathering into an unprecedentedly powerful force. An ancient and weathered aura emanated from the depths of the clouds, as if even the heavens and earth changed color.

"This...this is..."

From within the crowd, someone uttered a soft gasp, their voice filled with disbelief and awe. From the swirling dark clouds, the faint roar of a dragon could be heard echoing, accompanied by deafening thunder. A phantom thunder dragon darted through the clouds, finally settling upon a stone platform at the very center of the plaza.

"boom!"

An unprecedented roar came from the sky, followed by a sudden appearance of a dark thundercloud overhead, containing lightning power several times stronger than any of the previous thunderbolts.

This sudden turn of events caused everyone's expression to change drastically, and they all looked up at the terrifying thunderclouds.

"This is... an eighth-grade pill lightning!"

In the crowd, someone exclaimed in disbelief. An eighth-grade pill was a treasure that even a Dou Zun expert would go crazy for, and its refining difficulty was unimaginable!

All eyes were involuntarily drawn to a figure beneath the thunderclouds—a young woman who had triggered this unprecedented eighth-grade pill lightning.

"The demoness from the Cao family...it really is her!"

When someone recognized the young woman's identity, the entire square erupted in excitement once again. This name was now known to everyone in Zhongzhou. She had not only risen to prominence in the alchemy world at an astonishing speed, but had also attracted considerable attention for her remarkable appearance.

"An eighth-grade elixir, once formed, possesses a spirit, triggering extraordinary phenomena in heaven and earth!"

The voices of the people in the arena could not hide their excitement. At this moment, the entire alchemy gathering was in an uproar. Everyone knew that only the legendary eighth-grade pill could cause such a spectacular scene!

In the world of pills, this kind of pill can be considered to be at the very top of the pyramid. Although there is only one grade difference between the eighth grade and the seventh grade, it is a world of difference. The eighth grade pill has spirituality, and even some basic intelligence. In other words, the eighth grade pill has its own life force!
It can be said that they can already be considered as living beings!
Moreover, the classification of eighth-grade elixirs is unimaginably strict, and its quality cannot be identified with the naked eye. Instead, the quality can be identified by the color of the elixir!

The higher the quality of the pill, the more colors of pill lightning it will attract when it takes shape. It is said that if it can attract nine-colored pill lightning, it means that the pill has advanced to the ninth grade, which has the power of creation!
"Is that the demoness from the Cao family? She is indeed quite something."

As the first alchemist in the arena to trigger a celestial phenomenon involving an eighth-grade pill, he caught Xiao Yue's attention, and she glanced in that direction with interest.

Cao Ying, the enchantress of the Cao family, was a name she had heard many times in Zhongzhou. When Cao Dan came to the Ye family to cause trouble last time, he had mentioned this genius enchantress whose talent in alchemy was unmatched.

"Witch?"

Hearing Xiao Yue's evaluation, the beautiful woman beside her couldn't help but smile bitterly to herself, thinking to herself that if we're talking about a true enchantress, it has to be you.

After spending these days together, Xuan Yi had a clearer understanding of Xiao Yue's background than before. Whether it was her cultivation level or the occasional terrifying fluctuations of her soul power, everything about her was alarming.

In terms of actual combat strength, Xuan Yi did not believe that his peak Dou Zun cultivation could gain much advantage over the silver-haired woman in front of him. This alone was enough to make people call him a monster. After all, the peak Dou Zun's status in Zhongzhou was second only to those legendary Dou Sheng. In an era when Dou Sheng did not appear, the peak Dou Zun was a god-like existence in Zhongzhou, the most typical representative of combat strength!
(End of this chapter)