Chapter 522: Xiao Yan Arrives at the Exit Gu You and the Seventh Elder!
"So this is the exit of the Pill Realm?"
From afar, Xiao Yan gazed at the massive square before him. Having finally made his way out of the Ten Thousand Beast Mountain Range, he could at last breathe a sigh of relief.
Luckily, over the past few days, he had been... replenished a bit, which had helped him regain some energy. His strength had increased by one star, and even his soul had undergone a slight refinement.
If his soul hadn't improved, he probably wouldn't have been able to endure the daily struggle of intense cultivation.
"Chirp !"
A massive avian magical beast let out a piercing screech before flapping its enormous wings, sending fierce winds howling through the air as it descended.
The deafening cry and the sudden arrival of such a colossal beast instantly put the people in the square on high alert.
All eyes turned toward the sky, wary of the potential danger.
This was a Mysterious Bird Beast a formidable creature.
As the enormous bird circled in the sky, a figure leaped down from above.
With a swift movement, the person landed gracefully, drawing the attention of everyone present.
It was none other than Xiao Yan!
The amount of effort he had put in to reach this point was staggering. If he wanted to make a grand entrance, it had to come with a heavy price.
A price that most people couldn't afford.
Sweeping his gaze across the plaza, Xiao Yan frowned.
He didn't see the people he was expecting.
Strange…
Had they not arrived yet?
But it was already the sixth day if they didn't get here soon, it might be too late!
However, just as these thoughts flashed through his mind, his attention was suddenly drawn to another group of people.
Among them were several peculiar young men.
Xiao Yan's experience was vast, and his instincts immediately told him something was off.
Their auras were all too familiar some of these people belonged to Soul Hall.
Moreover, there was one individual whose power was on par with Chen Tiannan!
A chill crept over Xiao Yan's heart.
So the people they had encountered in the Ten Thousand Beast Mountain Range were just a small fraction of the enemy force?
What exactly were they planning?
Looking around, he realized that there weren't as many people here as expected.
In fact, there were only a few dozen!
When the Pill Realm first opened, there had been thousands of alchemists a sea of people.
Now, only a handful remained.
Something wasn't right.
Had the others been slaughtered by these bastards just like in the Ten Thousand Medicine Mountains?
Yet, disturbingly, this seemed to be within the rules.
After all, as long as they had entered the realm legally, their status as participants was legitimate.
Xiao Yan's expression darkened.
He wasn't mourning the dead rather, he was feeling uneasy about the terrifying presence of Soul Hall.
A force this overwhelming meant that the slightest misstep could lead to death.
And from what he could sense, there were individuals here who were far stronger than himself!
"Hmm?"
At that moment, a youthful man, who was sitting cross-legged in meditation, opened his eyes and looked at Xiao Yan with curiosity.
"This brat… he's really got some luck, doesn't he?"
The young man seemed to have seen something, but then calmly closed his eyes again.
Xiao Yan had no idea who he was.
But if Wu Tian had been here, he would have recognized him instantly.
This was none other than Gu You, the Bone Phantom Saint, a Half-Saint at the peak level!
A terrifying powerhouse.
Here in the Pill Realm, everything was under his control.
Since he was an alchemist, even the Pill Tower couldn't do anything to him.
Furthermore, Soul Hall had entered the competition legitimately killing was allowed.
Even if they were caught, it would still be within the rules.
Still…
Where was Zhai Xing?
And Chen Tiannan?
Why hadn't they arrived yet?
What about Bing He?
That old fool had chased after some kid… Was it this brat?
But if this brat had made it here, then where was Bing He?
Something felt off.
Had they encountered Wu Tian?
If so, they should have reported back why was there no news at all?
Just then
Two battered and exhausted figures suddenly stumbled into the plaza.
They were none other than the two old bodyguards who had fled from Yi Chen!
After desperately running for their lives, they had unknowingly ended up right at the exit.
Seeing the square before them, their eyes filled with despair.
Because…
They hadn't meant to come here.
Compared to returning to the Tianming Sect, they would much rather stay in the Pill Realm.
After all, they had abandoned their young master, Yi Chen.
If they went back…
Their fate would not be pleasant.
Thus, they had hoped to stay hidden within the realm, surviving as mere nobodies.
But unfortunately…
They had run into the Blackwater Tiger Python.
The python recognized them immediately and chased them all the way to the exit.
However, it was smart it knew the exit was dangerous, so it stopped pursuing them.
But the two old men…
They weren't so lucky.
The moment they arrived, a Soul Hall member stretched out his hand and seized them effortlessly.
Two Dou Zong powerhouses…
Captured like ants.
This meant their opponent was definitely a Dou Zun, and likely a high-level one!
"Speak! Where is your young master, Yi Chen?"
The two old men felt a chill run down their spines.
Fortunately, the Pill Tower's representatives were also present.
For now, at least, they wouldn't be killed immediately.
One of them quickly responded,
"We encountered someone named Wu Tian… He killed our young master!"
They were no fools they left out all unnecessary details and got straight to the point.
"What?! Wu Tian killed Yi Chen?"
"Then what about Tian Bei?"
The old men exchanged glances before replying with a bitter smile,
"In the Ten Thousand Medicine Mountains, aside from Wu Tian… we also ran into an eight-rank humanoid magical beast, a purple-haired girl, and several mysterious figures. Tian Bei was killed as well!"
"WHAT?! Tian Bei is dead?!"
"An Eight-Rank Beast?!"
Hearing this, the Soul Hall youth was furious.
Even Gu You looked displeased.
For a moment, he considered killing them but decided against it to avoid unnecessary trouble.
Instead, he nodded slightly.
"Seventh Brother, it seems they're already dead. Such is fate. Let us hope their spirits bless us with victory in the Pill Gathering."
"Understood, Second Brother!"
This Seventh Brother was none other than the Seventh Elder of Soul Hall.
Since his superior had spoken, he fell silent.
But his icy gaze lingered on the two helpless old men.
They felt as if they were standing on needles.
Running was pointless no matter what, they were doomed.
But just then
The entire Pill Realm suddenly began to tremble violently!
"What's happening?!"
"Is the Pill Realm… collapsing?!"
"If this place collapses, we're all DEAD!"
"Who did this?! How did it happen so suddenly?!"
(End of Chapter)
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