r18novel 766. There are many geniuses.
766. There are many geniuses.
"No, don't be nervous!" Little Fairy Doctor was right next to him and saw Xiao Yan's reaction. Knowing that Xiao Yan had misunderstood, she immediately reminded him.
Xiao Yan was indeed immediately affected by the aura emanating from the Soul Palace. He had dealt with them several times before, and the Soul Palace members were notorious in the Central Plains. Of course, Xiao Yan now also knew that the Soul Palace was actually backed by the Soul Clan, who had ambushed him during the spatial passage years ago. If Yan Di hadn't sacrificed himself, giving him a chance to escape, he would have perished before even reaching the Central Plains.
Not to mention that the Soul Palace, in league with Han Feng, plotted against Yao Lao, ultimately causing Yao Lao to slumber within the ring for hundreds of years. Now that Xiao Yan needs to scheme to resurrect Yao Lao, the Soul Palace is again one of the instigators.
"Phew." Reminded by Little Fairy Doctor, Xiao Yan also woke up.
Xiao Yan's judgment was correct; the aura was indeed identical to that of the Soul Hall members. However, after sensing it more clearly, Xiao Yan realized that although the aura was almost the same as that of the Soul Hall members, its strength was only around that of a one-star Dou Zong. A mere one-star Dou Zong, even if from the Soul Hall, couldn't possibly cause any trouble here.
Standing in the area belonging to the Starfall Pavilion, he could clearly see that it was also a young man. He was even looking in his direction, obviously wanting to see him.
Mu Qingluan immediately explained, "Senior brother, I didn't make it clear beforehand. This refining process is indeed somewhat related to the Soul Palace, but right now, he is definitely a member of our Starfall Pavilion."
"His name is Lianhua. He discovered the inheritance of a Soul Clan Venerable. Normally, it would be perfectly normal for someone who has obtained such an inheritance to be absorbed by the Soul Palace. However, he greatly admires your reputation, so instead of going to the Soul Palace, he joined our Starfall Pavilion."
Upon hearing this news, Xiao Yan's eyes were also fixed on the person in the arena. In the Soul Palace, status is directly linked to strength. At this moment, he only had the strength of a one-star Dou Zong. Even in the Soul Palace, he would only be a low-level Earth-rank Protector. In a force like the Starfall Pavilion, he would most likely not be able to make any waves.
Even if the Soul Hall wanted to infiltrate the Starfall Pavilion, they would never send such a minor character. From this perspective, there isn't much of a problem.
However, the Soul Palace seemed too sinister and unpredictable, so Xiao Yan was not completely at ease at this moment.
"After all, it's related to the Soul Clan, so why did you take them in in the first place?" Xiao Yan frowned slightly. The Starfall Pavilion's rules for recruiting disciples were extremely strict, and under normal circumstances, they would never agree to it.
"That's right. At first, the teacher did think it was better to avoid trouble and wanted to turn him away directly. He was quite straightforward and handed over the soul jade slip left behind by the Soul Palace Venerable, as well as several scrolls of cultivation techniques and combat skills. Although there were some strange methods in them, they contained more insights into the manipulation of the soul. Most importantly, the ancestor sensed that this person was not dangerous, so the teacher finally decided to take him in. After all, this person can be said to have both good luck and considerable strength."
Mu Qingluan mentioned Mu Yaoyin, and Xiao Yan finally relaxed. Mu Yaoyin's predictive abilities were known to be incredibly powerful, and Xiao Yan had initially been somewhat skeptical.
However, upon attending the Pill Gathering, Mu Yaoyin sensed that he needed help and waited for him outside the Holy Pill City. In the final battle at the Pill Tower, both Mu Yaoyin and Mu Wei were indeed crucial allies. Without Mu Wei, even if Xiao Yan and the others had fought desperately, they probably wouldn't have been able to break through the Spirit Clan's powerful formation.
Another point is that during these three years, Little Fairy Doctor received very subtle hints from Mu Yaoyin that although she was seriously injured, she would not die. The final result proved that almost everything Mu Yaoyin confirmed was correct.
Since she believes there's no problem with the refining process, then it must really be fine.
Not to mention that Elder Yao hasn't said anything yet. With his current strength, even if a Soul Hall Dou Sheng expert were to infiltrate, it wouldn't be possible to do so without alerting him. With this double guarantee, no other unexpected situations are possible.
"Since Senior Mu has said so, then I was being overly suspicious."
With all concerns put to rest, the third match began as scheduled.
"The third match: Starfall Pavilion's Refining Master versus Medicine Poison Valley's Bu Yao!"
The opponent he was refining was someone Xiao Yan actually knew.
This was Bu Yao, a disciple he had unofficially taken in by the Pill Tower. A child truly chosen by the Pill Tower was naturally no ordinary being. Bu Yao knew of his relationship with Little Fairy Doctor, and that was why he joined the Valley of Medicine and Poison.
According to Little Fairy Doctor, his cultivation was extremely fanatical, so at just over twenty years old, he was already an eight-star Dou Huang. More importantly, he also cultivated both Dou Qi and alchemy.
Xiao Yan now understands that to reach the pinnacle of alchemy, cultivating Dou Qi is absolutely essential. With Bu Yao's current diligence, he is sure to achieve great things in time.
Yan Ling, Yan Yu, and Bu Yao were all from the Valley of Medicine and Poison, and all were skilled in alchemy. At this moment, Xiao Yan subconsciously exclaimed in admiration, "I didn't expect you could recruit so many alchemists."
"Of course!" Little Fairy Doctor gave a playful snort and laughed out loud, "If some people are unwilling to help me, then I can only take in more disciples and followers."
Xiao Qingqing, nestled in Xiao Yan's arms, saw her parents smiling. Although she couldn't understand what they were saying, she laughed out loud with great joy.
Before going on stage, Bu Yao glanced in the direction of Xiao Yan, knowing that Xiao Yan was watching the competition below. After more than three years of arduous training, this was the best opportunity he could seize. He secretly resolved that he must perform well no matter what, and absolutely could not let down the teacher he had already recognized.
However, Bu Yao was unlucky. The refinement of a one-star Dou Zong was really difficult to deal with, and some of the methods originally from the Soul Palace were even more effective against alchemists.
No matter how unwilling Bu Yao was, he ultimately lost to Lianhua. When Bu Yao stepped down from the stage, his face was somewhat gloomy, and he even seemed afraid to look at Xiao Yan's expression. In fact, if he had noticed, he would have realized that Xiao Yan had not shown any dissatisfaction whatsoever.
At this point in the competition, Tang Meng representing Burning Flame Valley, Yan Yu representing Medicine Poison Valley, and Lian Hua representing Starfall Pavilion have each secured a spot in the top four for their respective forces.
The atmosphere in the arena reached its peak, and the fourth match soon began.
"The Three Sects Tournament, the quarterfinals, the fourth match."
"Burning Flame Valley Ding Ji vs. Starfall Pavilion Star Calamity."