Battle Through the Heavens: Reborn as a Devouring Python, Medusa is taken home.

Chapter 162, The Pill Gathering Begins

After purchasing enough medicinal herbs at the Dan family auction, Ning Su did not linger there for long and left with her belongings.

It's packed with people, it's so crowded.

Even Saint Dan City has fewer people than here.

Upon returning to Saint Pill City, he went to his room in the restaurant to cultivate medicine in seclusion—there was still some time before the Pill Gathering began, so he could use this time to practice and get a feel for the process.

After all, he doesn't usually practice alchemy. The last time he practiced alchemy was when he helped Tang Zhen practice alchemy in Burning Flame Valley.

For such an important occasion as the Dan meeting, it's necessary to do some preparation.

He wasn't the only one; many alchemists would choose this time to further refine the pills they needed to make, get a feel for them, and prevent any mishaps.

……

Time passed day by day.

As the start of the Pill Gathering drew closer, Saint Pill City gradually became bustling with activity and overflowing with people.

Whether it's day or night, the city is full of people.

Moreover, the people walking around the streets and alleys are basically all alchemists. Fourth-grade, fifth-grade, and sixth-grade alchemists, who might be considered to have a certain status in other places, can now be seen everywhere in Saint Pill City.

Even seventh-grade alchemists can occasionally see them.

After Ning Su spent some time in seclusion refining pills, he also took the time to visit the alchemist certification agency of the Pill Tower and obtained a high-grade seventh-rank alchemist badge.

To participate in the Dan Family Alchemy Gathering, one needs a Dan Tower certified alchemist badge of at least the fifth rank.

The fifth rank is the minimum requirement to participate in the Alchemy Gathering; those below this level can only watch and are not qualified to participate.

As the Dan Conference was about to begin, Medusa, Little Fairy Doctor, and Qinglin returned.

I don't know where they've been lately; I've hardly seen them at all.

Dan will be ready to start, and they will still come to cheer Ning on.

"Ning Su, tomorrow is the Dan Conference, remember to be careful and don't make any mistakes."

"Ning Su, have you prepared enough medicinal herbs? If not, I have some more here that you can use."

"Young Master, Qinglin believes in you!"

The three women each offered encouragement.

Ning Su was content to receive encouragement from three such beautiful women at the same time.

"Don't worry, it's just a little Dan's skill level. Watch me bring the championship back!"

……

The next morning.

As the sun rises, its rays illuminate all directions.

Bathed in the morning sun, Saint Dan City came alive with activity. People dressed in alchemist robes surged toward the central square of Saint Dan City.

The sheer number of people involved was terrifying.

Ning Su has seen many grand occasions, but compared to the grand scene before her, it still pales in comparison.

The Dan Conference truly lives up to its name!

Soon, the crowd arrived at the square.

Above the plaza float enormous stone platforms, the final stage for refining medicine together, but now is not the time.

Everyone was crowded in the square.

Behind the square stood a tall tower, from which a loud, clear chime rang out.

when!

It was crisp and clear.

when!

when!

After three consecutive chimes, the crowd quieted down, and all eyes turned to the tower.

call out!

One after another, figures flew out from the tower and hovered in mid-air.

Each of them was an elder of the Dan Tower, representing a supreme position.

Until three figures slowly walked out of the tower's platform.

All eyes turned to them.

The three giants of Danta!

This represents the most outstanding alchemists in the entire Danhui, and even in the entire Zhongzhou.

On the left is a woman who looks to be in her thirties, with a charming appearance and an aura of age on her body—Xuan Yi, one of the three giants of the Dan Tower!

In the middle is an old man in white robes, who is the current president of the Pill Tower, Xuan Kongzi.

On the right is an old man, with a robust build and a thunderous aura—Tian Leizi, one of the three giants of the Dan Tower!

These three important figures are rarely seen, perhaps only once in a century.

Their simultaneous appearance below has sparked cheers from countless people.

For many people, these three are even their idols!

Looking at the bustling crowd, Xuan Kongzi smiled slightly and said, "I, Xuan Kongzi, welcome you all on behalf of the Pill Tower. This will be your stage to showcase your talents."

"You have all come from afar for the Pill Gathering, and I believe you have all heard about the rewards for this gathering. I will now state them to you all."

The top ten finishers in this year's Pill Gathering will be qualified to enter the star field created by our Pill Tower to subdue the strange flames within!

Xuan Kongzi's words immediately caused an uproar.

For alchemists, the allure of strange flames is irresistible.

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Among the many alchemists present, their desire for the strange fire was far greater than anyone else's.

Seeing the crowd's excitement, Xuan Kongzi was satisfied and continued,

"I won't waste any more time on nonsense. This year's Dan Conference, like previous ones, will be divided into three rounds."

Everyone was listening attentively as Xuan Kongzi explained the rules.

Although the rules of the Danhui have not changed for many years, and many people have even participated in Danhui before, they are still listening attentively.

"This first round of assessment is called 'Soul Illusion'!"

Xuan Kongzi pointed to the other side of the plaza, and a dark gray, distorted space unfolded.

"As we all know, soul power is one of the important indicators for measuring the level of an alchemist. Therefore, this test is to assess your soul power. Only by successfully passing the illusion can you be qualified to enter the next round."

"Now, all participants who have reached the fifth-grade alchemist level, please proceed with the challenge!"

As Xuan Kongzi finished speaking, countless people rushed towards that dark gray space.

The densely packed figures resembled a locust swarm passing by, creating a truly spectacular sight.

"Then I'll go."

Ning Su bid farewell to the three women and then followed the crowd into the Soul Illusion.

……

This is a distorted space that greatly restricts the soul's ability to see, and it puts the alchemist's soul power to a severe test.

This is a bit difficult for alchemists of the fifth or sixth rank.

However, for alchemists of the seventh rank and above, this level of soul suppression is not considered very difficult.

Not to mention Ning Su, whose soul power had reached the Heavenly Realm. He only took a short time to adjust after entering before he began to stride into the illusion.

The obstacles around him could not confine his soul.

And he wasn't the only one who could walk so easily.

Among the participants were quite a few seventh-grade alchemists, as well as some people who had participated in the Alchemy Gathering before.

They didn't feel much pressure from the illusionary realm and walked out smoothly.

Emerging from the illusion of the soul, Ning Su arrived at an open space.

This is the entrance to the second level, and an elder is guarding the entrance.

However, since the time has not yet arrived, the entrance to the second level has not yet opened.

The group waited there for more than ten minutes, and as others gradually passed the first test, the elder finally opened the entrance to the second test...

(End of this chapter)