Fighting Soul Clan Demoness

Chapter 664 The Pill Gathering Begins!
Saint Dan City, outside the city.

Due to the upcoming Dan Conference, the city of Saint Dan is currently extremely popular. Even outside the city, many tourists still come here to admire the city's splendor.

"stop!"

A cold shout rang out, and a middle-aged man clad in heavy armor rushed forward, blocking several figures heading into the city.

His gaze swept over the crowd, finally settling on one of the men in black robes who was clearly of the highest status. He bowed respectfully and said:

"Your Excellency, the Pill Gathering is imminent, and the Holy City is now under martial law. Without an elder's warrant, no one may enter. We ask for your understanding."

"Ok?"

A soft, feminine voice came from beneath the black robe. The man chuckled softly, raised his head slightly, and revealed half of his pale chin.

"This Holy Pill City is indeed heavily guarded; even the entry channels have been completely blocked, which is quite different from previous years."

"It's alright. If they are completely unprepared, then we should be more cautious."

Another figure in black robes chuckled softly, his voice as hoarse as an owl's.

Hearing the two talking, the city guard clearly sensed something was amiss, and a hint of vigilance appeared on his weathered face.

"Your Mightiness."

"No need to ask."

The soldier hesitated for a moment before speaking, about to ask the two men their origins, when he suddenly heard a majestic, aged voice.

Suddenly, a portly old man with a ruddy complexion and a broad smile appeared from inside the city gate behind him. He clasped his hands in greeting and said:
"Hehe, I am late. I did not know that you were honored guests. Please come in quickly for a chat."

"Elder Sheng?"

The portly old man before them was none other than Elder Sheng, one of the eight elders who was in charge of conducting the assessments of the five major families. He held an extremely high position in the Pill Tower.

Upon seeing the newcomers, the soldier was taken aback. He never expected that these people, who seemed to have a strange background, would be personally greeted by an elder from within the Pill Tower. He immediately lowered his guard.

"Ah."

The old man nodded slightly, put his hands behind his back, and said with a faint smile:

"These are distinguished guests of our Dan Tower, of high status. However, because their identities are not to be revealed, we have chosen not to make a big fuss or be solemn. Why don't you quickly let these distinguished guests pass?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Zheng's expression turned solemn, and he immediately bowed in respect:

"I apologize. I was unaware of your presence. My previous actions were rather biased. Please forgive me."

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Seeing this, the effeminate man at the head of the group flashed a half-smile in his eyes, but did not respond. Soon, under Elder Sheng's flattery, he slowly walked into the interior of Saint Pill City.

Elder Sheng.

Watching the group's departing figures, Yan Zheng felt a strange unease. His eyes flickered, and he put down his weapon and followed the group.

"Hey, buddy, where are you going? Your guard duty is almost over, wait for your shift to end before you leave. Are you in such a hurry to see your wife?"

A sharp-eyed young man saw this and immediately laughed and teased him.

"Something came up, could you keep an eye on things for me?"

Yan Zheng frowned, gave a casual order, and then hurriedly ran into the city gate.

Upon entering the city, he first went around a corner, quickly removed his conspicuous armor, and then activated his Douhuang-level cultivation to stealthily pursue the group ahead.

In Yan Zheng's memory, Elder Sheng was usually extremely dignified, and even with the strength of the five major families, they treated him with great courtesy. So, his fawning attitude at this moment was truly unexpected.

"Huh? That's it!"

As Yan Zheng followed the group into a small alley, he witnessed a scene he could hardly believe in his wildest dreams. Before his eyes, the powerful elder, regarded as an elder by the five great families and even many disciples of the Pill Tower, was kneeling and kowtowing before a group of black-robed men!

"Your subordinate, Sheng Chi, greets the Four Heavenly Venerables!"

Upon hearing the words "Celestial Venerable," Yan Zheng was deeply shaken. A terrifying thought, one that he dared not even dream of, arose spontaneously from the depths of his heart.

Soul Palace!

How could the Soul Palace infiltrate something as powerful as the Pill Tower?!

In an instant, a chill ran up from the soles of his feet. Yan Zheng's breathing became rapid, and he felt a great terror approaching, causing his body to stiffen.

"We must inform the important figures above us."

Yan Zheng struggled for a moment, but his righteous indignation eventually overcame his fear, and he was about to leave.

However, just as he turned around, a strange river of blood appeared behind him, and the figure standing in it was none other than the person Elder Sheng had knelt before!

"Heh, eavesdropping on the secrets of our Soul Palace is not a wise decision."

"you you!"

Yan Zheng felt ice-cold all over. Without any hesitation, he immediately activated his cultivation, intending to detonate his body.

He knew perfectly well that the difference between a Dou Zun and a Dou Huang was so vast that even the phrase "worlds apart" wouldn't be enough to describe it. Only by self-destructing could he possibly attract the attention of those around him!

Seeing this, the blood-red figure chuckled lightly, but remained unmoved by his actions:

"He does have some backbone."

Yan Zheng's eyes were fierce. He was about to say something when he felt a sweet taste in his throat. All that came out of his mouth was a hissing hoarse sound. His head tilted to the side, and his vision suddenly spun around and crashed to the ground.

"Indeed, the blood of such loyal and righteous men is the finest. Sheng Chi, the rest is up to you."

"Hehe, my lord, rest assured. I happen to be in charge of the entrance to Saint Pill City. A mere guard could not possibly cause any trouble."

The chilling voice continued to echo, while Yan Zheng's pupils gradually dilated until they completely lost their light.
However, in a corner of the neighborhood, a rather sickly-looking young girl suddenly opened her eyes, revealing empty and eerie pupils:

"Damn it."

"Will the Soul Palace send someone?"

Upon hearing the girl's words, a hint of surprise flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes, and he couldn't help but show a little doubt.

As if she had anticipated Xiao Yan's reaction, Dan Chen nodded slightly and whispered:

“I know what you’re going to say. They are not the same kind of people as Miss.”

As a disciple of Xuan Yi and a participant in the Pill Gathering, Dan Chen naturally couldn't stay by Hun Ruoruo's side all the time. Instead, under Xuan Yi's orders, he temporarily stayed with Xiao Yan to hone his alchemy skills.

What troubled Xiao Yan was that although Dan Chen addressed Hun Ruoruo as "Miss," her attitude towards her was rather lukewarm. Conversely, when facing Xiao Yan, Dan Chen acted quite affectionately, seemingly because of his previous success in producing eight pills.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan hesitated for a moment, then a heavy feeling arose in his heart.

He already knew that Ruoruo had now joined the Soul Clan, and the Soul Clan and the Soul Palace had always had intricate connections. Even though the other party had not explicitly stated it, he already had a vague premonition.

In the Soul Palace, strength reigns supreme!
Even though Hun Ruoruo has a prestigious status and no one dares to provoke her, she cannot truly win people's hearts solely through her status, as that does not suit her personality.

Dan Chen said in a soft voice:

"The number of participants in this year's Pill Gathering will probably be the largest ever. Countless established figures will come to join in the fun for the Three Thousand Burning Flames, not to mention Master Yao Chen."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's lips curled slightly, but his dark eyes showed no fear whatsoever; instead, a faint smile appeared on his face.
"Don't worry, her plans never have any flaws."

Seeing Xiao Yan's expression, which vaguely revealed a hint of madness, Dan Chen was slightly taken aback, and a trace of curiosity flashed in her eyes.

She was well aware of Hun Ruoruo's skill in planning, but how would she deal with the heroes from all over the world gathered at the Dan Conference?
(End of this chapter)