Fighting: I am Han Feng, I respect my teacher

Although the Soul Hall has committed numerous evils and is hostile to the Pill Tower, if someone from the Soul Hall were to participate in the competition, the Pill Tower, which prides itself on fairness, would not do anything to them.

With a thought, Han Feng summoned puppets from the Landscape Painting and sent them to guard various parts of Saint Pill City.

Since the Soul Palace dared to come, it must have made some preparations. Although the Pill Tower is powerful, its hostility towards the Soul Palace is not strong enough.

The task of eliminating the Soul Palace should be left to the Soul Extermination Division.

Han Feng returned the bronze mirror to Mu Qingluan and smiled, "Senior Uncle has also made arrangements within the Pill Domain?"

Mu Qingluan nodded: "The Starfall Pavilion is thinking of establishing some branch pavilions, and some places within the Pill Domain are quite good."

As the Starfall Pavilion grows in power and manpower, it also needs more territory.

It's not that Feng Xian wants to expand, but rather that he doesn't have enough land, which would limit the development of his power.

The area above the Pill Domain is relatively close to the Star Domain and is a region rich in stellar energy. Although the Star Domain has been mostly sealed by the Pill Tower, leaving only one entrance, it can still bless the surrounding stars.

Moreover, if Han Feng subdues the Three Thousand Burning Flames, then the Pill Tower will no longer need to seal the star field. At that time, the power of the surrounding stars will be even stronger, and it is a wise decision for the Starfall Pavilion to establish a branch here.

After breakfast, Lin Xian'er and Mu Qingluan went to explore the outer city of Shengdan City together, while Han Feng continued his cultivation and alchemy.

The Dan Conference will begin in a few days.

Xiao Yan and Yao Chen emerged from their secluded training ground, both with smiles on their faces and a gentle atmosphere, suggesting that the training session had gone very smoothly.

"Feng'er, Xiao Yanzi has refined an eighth-grade pill. Now we can call him an eighth-grade alchemist!"

Han Feng nodded in approval.

Junior Brother's soul talent has always been remarkable. Even disregarding his acquired cultivation, his innate soul essence is several times stronger than others.

This is also why Yao Chen chose to take on disciples back then.

Becoming an eighth-grade alchemist in one's twenties is a remarkable achievement, even in the entire Dan Domain.

Compared to Yao Chen's pride, Xiao Yan simply smiled shyly.

"It was just a fluke."

The probability of an eighth-grade pill being successfully formed is not high, and the power of the subsequent pill lightning is very strong. This time, it was only because Yao Chen was by his side that he was able to block it. If Xiao Yan had to bear it by himself, how could a high-level Dou Huang like him possibly withstand it?

Fortunately, the Pill Gathering did not stipulate that external forces could not be used to resist the Pill Lightning. Yao Chen gave Xiao Yan a spiritual treasure that could neutralize the power of the Pill Lightning as long as it was used when it struck.

Whether Xiao Yan can refine another Rank 8 pill at the next pill-refining competition depends on his own fate.

If you can master it, even if you don't win the championship, your fame will definitely be high.

The group headed to the venue for the Danhui gathering, which was already packed with people.

Looking at the magnificent scene before him, Yao Chen exclaimed, "This year's Pill Gathering will probably be the largest in history."

For the sake of the Three Thousand Burning Flames, all the alchemists are willing to do anything to secure a spot.

Even those fifth-grade alchemists who barely met the requirements for the competition were probably fantasizing that if they were lucky, the opportunity to refine the strange fire would fall into their laps.

A slight smile appeared on Xiao Yan's lips, and a confident light shone in his pupils.

This is a rare opportunity to compete with the most talented alchemists in Central Plains!

Combat prowess is not his strongest asset; as the disciple of the continent's number one alchemist, alchemy is Xiao Yan's most outstanding skill!

There's no doubt my senior will win this year's Dan competition, but I have a very good chance of becoming the champion next year.

Xiao Yan was optimistic about his future plans; he thought that within thirty years, he would become a high-level eighth-grade alchemist.

The teacher went through the same thing back then.

As for the ninth rank, Xiao Yan doesn't have that ambition yet.

Han Feng scanned the room and noticed that many familiar faces had come today.

Tang Zhen, the master of Burning Flame Valley, and his daughter Tang Huo'er were both present.

Han Feng had previously planned to take Xiao Yan to Burning Flame Valley to learn martial arts, but now he could contact him directly.

Tang Zhen's eyes were also searching through the crowd, and he quickly spotted Han Feng, who had just entered.

He was immediately alerted and headed toward Han Feng with his daughter.

"Master Han!"

His voice drew the attention of the crowd.

Grandmaster?

Could this person be an eighth-grade alchemist?

In the world of alchemy, only eighth-rank alchemists can be called grandmasters, while seventh-rank alchemists are merely masters.

"Valley Master Tang, it's been a long time."

Han Feng smiled and nodded.

"Mr. Han, it's been a long time!"

Before Tang Zhen could respond, Tang Huo'er rushed up and greeted Han Feng warmly.

"Miss Tang."

Han Feng replied.

"I knew that Master Han wouldn't miss such a grand event as the Alchemy Gathering, so I made a special trip to visit it."

Tang Zhen tugged at his daughter's arm, signaling the other party not to be too rude.

Tang Huo'er stepped behind her father, but her eyes remained fixed on Han Feng.

Lin Xian'er scoffed inwardly. Where did this woman come from?

How many women did my master secretly date behind my back?

"Master Tang, you're too kind."

Han Feng exchanged a few pleasantries with the two men, and then introduced the people behind him to Tang Zhen.

"This is my teacher, Yao Chen. I'm sure Valley Master Tang has heard of him."

Upon hearing this, Tang Zhen's pupils suddenly contracted, and he quickly bowed deeply to Yao Chen.

The handsome man before me is none other than the legendary Medicine Saint!

I was so disrespectful for not being able to bow immediately!

Yao Chen smiled slightly and reached out to help Tang Zhen up.

"Valley Master Tang, there's no need for such formalities. I also visited Burning Flame Valley back then. How have you been lately, Senior Tang?"

"Everything is fine, thank you for your concern, Medicine Saint!"

Tang Zhen's tone was originally quite natural, but now it was more reserved.

Yao Chen's identity really gave him a big shock.

When Tang Zhen first met Han Feng, Han Feng introduced himself as being from the Black Corner Region, but he never mentioned that he was also related to the Starfall Pavilion. This is why Tang Zhen did not recognize Yao Chen immediately.

"This is my junior brother, Xiao Yan, who is also a participant in this Pill Gathering."

Tang Zhen dared not underestimate the young man named Xiao Yan in front of him. Although the other party's cultivation was only Dou Huang, he must be quite extraordinary to be the junior brother of Master Han and the disciple of the Medicine Saint.

When Tang Zhen bowed to him, Xiao Yan was almost caught off guard and quickly bowed back.

Who am I, some nobody? You're not worthy of the Valley Master of Burning Flame Valley bowing to me!

Xiao Yan was very self-aware.

"After the Pill Gathering, I plan to take my junior brother to visit the Burning Flame Valley. We might have to bother you then."

"No need to disturb, no need to disturb. Master Han can come anytime."

Tang Zhen's attitude towards Han Feng became even more respectful.

Compared to the background of the Black Corner Region, the rising Starfall Pavilion is obviously more worthy of attention.

"Then let's go participate in the competition."

After saying goodbye, Han Feng led Xiao Yan to the competition area.

The alchemy competition doesn't directly require participants to refine pills, since only fifth-grade alchemists can register, hence the large number of alchemists who came this time.

Although fifth-grade alchemists are extremely rare in places like the Northwest Continent, and only the president of the National Alchemist Guild can achieve this level, they are as numerous as hairs on a cow when looking at the entire continent, especially in the Dan Domain, a land rich in alchemy energy.

If all these people were to participate in medicine making, it would be impossible to keep track of them all.

Therefore, in addition to the final alchemy competition, the Alchemy Gathering has two preliminary assessments to eliminate contestants whose overall strength is not as strong.

When the participants had almost all arrived, three figures suddenly descended from the sky and landed steadily on the highest stone platform.

The voices of the crowd fell silent instantly as they held their breath and stared at the three leaders of the Pill Tower above.

The three giants of Danta!

Xuan Kongzi

Tian Leizi

Black Clothes

"Since everyone has traveled a long way for the Pill Gathering, I won't waste any more time here. This year's Pill Gathering will proceed as before, with three steps, the first being..."

The head of the Xuan Kong Zi sect began explaining the rules to the participants.

The first challenge is the Soul Illusion Realm. Everyone must enter the Soul Illusion Realm and undergo a test of illusion magic. Only those who pass successfully are qualified to proceed to the second round of assessment.

The second challenge, "Searching for Herbs in the Pill Realm," will take participants who pass the first round of assessments into an alternate dimension. This dimension is a small world built by the saints of the Pill Tower in the past, filled with a rich primordial atmosphere, which is very suitable for the growth of medicinal herbs. Participants need to use a map to find the specified medicinal herbs within a specified time in order to pass this challenge.

The Pill Tower generally doesn't interfere with the participants' actions within the Pill Realm, so the second stage is also an assessment of the alchemist's overall strength.

If a contestant's medicinal herbs are stolen within the alchemy community, there's nothing that can be done about it.

Of course, the Pill Tower will give each participant a spatial jade stone to use for leaving the Pill Realm. Unless they encounter a Dou Zun-level expert, their safety can still be guaranteed.

The third challenge is the final alchemy competition; whoever can refine the highest-grade pill will win.

After Xuan Kongzi finished speaking, all the contestants flew towards the Soul Illusion Realm, hoping to complete the assessment as quickly as possible and perhaps leave a deep impression on the three giants.

Han Feng led Xiao Yan slowly toward the Soul Illusion Realm.

"Be careful during the first hurdle. Use your spiritual power to warn yourself in advance, and there shouldn't be any problems."

Han Feng offered a suggestion.

Truly powerful illusions of the soul are indeed very dangerous, and no amount of self-suggestion may be effective.

However, this soul illusion in front of him is not a big problem for Xiao Yan, who has already broken through to the Spirit Realm.

Xiao Yan nodded, then stepped into the soul illusion.

Seeing Xiao Yan enter, Han Feng followed him inside.

The illusions that could disturb an alchemist's soul were child's play to Han Feng.

Han Feng was in an illusion, and he could easily tell that it was fake. He couldn't even willingly succumb to it.

Because it looks so fake!

It's so fake that the slightest hint of a problem can clearly reveal the truth.

The illusion that could make Han Feng fall into it could probably only be created by illusions at the Dou Sheng level.

After lingering in the illusion for a moment, Han Feng took a step towards the exit.

Chapter 334 Dan Realm

There are already quite a few people on the platform after leaving the Soul Illusion.

The participants this time were a mixed bag, but there were still many outstanding individuals among them.

Han Feng quietly retreated behind the group, and because his aura was ordinary, no one paid much attention to him.

After waiting for a while, Xiao Yan also emerged from the illusion, looking mysteriously confident.

However, when he saw that there were already quite a few people standing on the platform, the smile on his face faded slightly, and he quickly walked to Han Feng's side.

"Senior brother, it seems there are quite a few experts this time."

"Ah."