Chapter 247: The Alchemy Convention Begins

Within the Ancestral Dragon Ring, Yang Tian's soul form appeared in the world, radiating extremely powerful fluctuations. At this moment, the seven chakras had not yet stopped; there was still a trace of soul power remaining in his body, and his seven souls were growing stronger.

After a moment of stillness, Yang Tian withdrew his soul form into his body, settled into the soul space to nurture his spirit, and then walked toward Yang Xiao's location.

At this time, some color had returned to Yang Xiao's face, and the dissipation of his origin power had ceased. A fifth-grade soul spirit herb could only sustain Yang Xiao's origin for now, its effect indeed minimal—Yang Xiao's soul form was too powerful.

"I just need to collect soul spirit herbs," Yang Tian sighed, and his body vanished from the Ancestral Dragon Ring. Now that his soul cultivation had entered a new level, he felt quite confident about the upcoming alchemy convention.

Dan City was very lively today. Yesterday, a mysterious figure had snatched the divine medicine, and the Alchemy Valley had mobilized heavily but still failed to catch the person. No one dared to discuss the matter today.

Over the past few days, many important figures had arrived in the city, and a large number of young alchemists had gathered. The population of Dan City had swelled dramatically, with crowds everywhere.

It was said that the rewards for this alchemy convention were extremely generous, and those who mastered alchemy perfectly could even be accepted as disciples of the Alchemy Valley. Such conditions were an irresistible lure for these minor cultivators.

As the most mysterious force in the Eastern Continent, the Alchemy Valley had a long heritage and even intricate connections with the Alchemy Dao Alliance in the Central Continent. No one in the Eastern Continent dared to provoke them, and they possessed immense wealth.

The generous rewards and the chance to leap to prominence drew many alchemists to Dan City. This was a competition among the younger generation, and the best opportunity for major powers to recruit talented alchemists.

Yang Tian and Yang Ba walked out of the inn. A group was already gathering at the entrance. Yang Tian swept his gaze around, and when he noticed the young man with a terrifying aura, a smile involuntarily rose on his face.

In response to Yang Tian's gaze, a hint of surprise appeared on Wan Teng's face. But since the other was a junior of the Meng family, he could only offer a warm smile, his expression very bright.

"Is this the sucker from yesterday?" Sensing Wan Teng's smile, Yang Tian's skin crawled. This person's cultivation was extremely frightening, but even a hero has a weakness for beauty.

"What terrifying strength." Yang Ba noticed the young man before him, his pupils contracting slightly as he exclaimed inwardly. This young man's strength was extremely formidable; to Yang Ba, he was a formidable enemy, difficult to overcome.

Soon, two more juniors arrived. Meng Yunxi cast a meaningful glance at Yang Tian and said indifferently, "Everyone's here. Let's go."

The group departed in a grand procession. The venue for the alchemy convention was in the eastern district, an enormous arena flanked by a sea of people. Looking out, countless dark heads stretched endlessly like waves.

It was a spectacular scene. On both sides of the crowd stood rows of pavilions, where members of major powers sat, exuding terrifying auras that made it hard to look directly at them.

At the very front was a massive palace, floating in the void! Surrounded by misty clouds, the scene was awe-inspiring. This enormous structure was tens of thousands of feet in size, hanging in the air, extremely magnificent.

A colossal object stood before them, striking the eyes. This palace was an artifact! Like a mountain range, it captivated the mind.

Inside the palace was a splendid building, with treasures faintly gleaming, like a heavenly palace. Figures could be seen moving about—an extremely fearsome group, now drinking and enjoying themselves inside, truly envying the young hotheads below.

At the top of this palace, at its farthest end, mist shrouded a pavilion. Inside was a beautiful figure—a woman in white, her face veiled, concealing her peerless beauty. She was holy as snow, dancing with the wind.

Endowed with the spiritual essence of heaven and earth, she was like a fairy. Her true form was unclear, but her aura was unforgettable. Judging by her position, her status was noble, and even the people of Alchemy Valley dared not approach.

Below the palace was an open area covering tens of thousands of feet! Every few dozen feet, a maidservant stood on the ground, their colorful dresses fluttering in the wind, creating a visual impact.

This grand spectacle was immensely vast, filling many participants of the alchemy convention with longing. If one could win the title here, they would surely shake the Eastern Continent!

Meng Yunxi's group flew up to the palace. As a superpower of the Eastern Continent, their auction houses were spread across every corner of the continent. Although they had no auction house in Dan City, they still had a few shops.

The Meng family's participant in this alchemy convention was a young man named Meng Kang, with a very honest face and a tiger-like, sturdy build. But Yang Tian did not underestimate him; his alchemy talent was only slightly inferior to Meng Yunxi's.

"Could she be Yuanxia..." At this moment, Yang Tian's gaze swept toward the woman faintly visible in the pavilion, and he couldn't help murmuring.

Dong! Dong! Suddenly, the sound of a bell rang through the noisy world, and the clamor immediately quieted. The bell came from within the palace, carrying a powerful soul-suppressing pressure.

At that moment, the Outer Sect Grand Elder appeared in the air above the open area. His complexion was much better than yesterday. Dressed in a white robe, he looked very spirited, showing no signs of age.

"Welcome, all alchemists, to this alchemy grand gathering!" The Grand Elder's gaze fell on the surrounding crowd as he smiled slightly. "The age limit for this alchemy convention is under twenty. If anyone exceeds this limit, don't blame the Alchemy Valley for enforcing the rules."

As his words fell, hesitation was evident in the eyes of some in the crowd—clearly, there were many trying to slip through.

"This alchemy convention prohibits participation by those below second-grade alchemists!" With the next statement, many once-proud youths instantly deflated.

"If anyone is found cheating, they will be disqualified. In severe cases, execution!" The Grand Elder continued slowly. "If anyone is found fighting during this convention, they will be considered enemies of the Alchemy Valley!"

However, the last sentence was added on the spot. The Alchemy Valley's prestige had suffered a great blow yesterday, and they needed to reestablish authority. This time, the Alchemy Valley was serious, with many old monsters hidden in the surroundings.

After several stern declarations echoed throughout the venue, many arrogant alchemists became much more subdued.

"The first round of the alchemy convention tests the alchemist's soul power. Interested participants, enter now!" The Grand Elder said slowly, and his figure vanished into the void.

As the Grand Elder's voice faded, a dark mass of figures surged from the sea of people on both sides, rushing toward the maidservants ahead.

The scene was quite spectacular. Every youth was proud and arrogant, enjoying a reputation as a genius in their own region. Nearly ten thousand alchemists burst onto the open ground.

Yang Tian glanced around for a moment, then his body shot toward a nearby maidservant who looked pleasing to the eye—petite and lovely, with a cute little face.

The maidservant seemed very shy. Sensing Yang Tian's gaze, her face instantly flushed, exuding a certain charm.

Just as Yang Tian was about to speak, a large bell suddenly appeared in the void, its majestic pressure sweeping across the entire city like a mountain rising from the ground, terrifyingly imposing.

Swish! Swish! The golden bell vibrated violently, emitting dozens of brilliant divine beams. The Alchemy Valley acted with overwhelming force, piercing the foreheads of those trying to cheat, their bodies shattered beyond recognition, dead beyond dead.