Chapter 2016: The Imperial Capital of Yundan

Beside him, Piaoyu Tianzun felt a slight chill in his heart.

He had never expected that going to see Jiyou Tiandi would actually lead to encountering Jian Sutao.

In the Southern Realm, Jian Sutao's status was only higher than his, never lower.

One must know that behind Jian Sutao stood the colossal Jian family.

Although Wanbao Tiandi was formidable, compared to Xuanji Tiandi, he was far inferior.

Unexpectedly, Ye Yuan had such deep ties with the Jian family.

And judging by how Jian Sutao spoke to Ye Yuan, he seemed deeply resentful, with an air of 'I dislike you, but there's nothing I can do about it.'

This... is very strange!

Jian Sutao suddenly broke into a smile and said to Ye Yuan, "Hey, kid, remember what you said today. You owe me a favor."

At these words, both Ye Yuan and Piaoyu Tianzun's faces darkened.

Was this guy really the awe-inspiring Sutao Tianzun?

He was acting completely like a petty villain!

But Ye Yuan was already well aware of Jian Sutao's character. After a moment of stunned silence, he nodded and said, "Naturally! I never go back on my word."

Jian Sutao nodded and said, "Since this matter is settled, I'll take my leave."

Ye Yuan clasped his fists and said, "Farewell, senior."

Jian Sutao gave Piaoyu Tianzun a slight nod, then stepped forward and vanished into the void.

"Senior Piaoyu, I am deeply grateful for your help today. Ye Yuan holds this favor in his heart."

Ye Yuan naturally knew how noble the statuses of Jian Sushou and Piaoyu were. For them to offer their assistance was a tremendous honor, so he had to thank each of them personally.

Piaoyu Venerable waved his hand and said with a smile, "Why stand on ceremony between us? Without you, I might have taken who knows how many more years to reach this enviable realm. Besides, I know how many divine essence stones you've earned for the Myriad Treasures Pavilion over the years. I must acknowledge that debt."

Not to mention anything else, the Soul Fusion Dao Pill alone had earned the Myriad Treasures Pavilion a fortune in divine essence stones.

Moreover, after Ye Yuan broke through to the Yuan Dan realm, he had developed a sixth-grade Soul Fusion Dao Pill and handed over the formula to the Myriad Treasures Pavilion.

Of course, these were all superficial.

For a powerhouse of Piaoyu Venerable's level, divine essence stones were already external possessions.

What mattered most was the realm!

Ye Yuan raised an eyebrow and said in surprise, "Could it be that Senior Piaoyu has already..."

Piaoyu laughed heartily and said, "Indeed! For so many years, Yun Dan Emperor and Dan Yu Venerable have always been one step ahead of me. At this Cloud Dan Conference, I can finally hold my head high!"

Ye Yuan smiled and said, "Congratulations, Senior Piaoyu!"

The Ancestral Realm!

This was the realm that all alchemists dreamed of!

But this gate had shut out countless geniuses of the alchemy path.

Even Ye Yuan, who had gained much from his pill duel with Piaoyu Venerable, could not break through to the Ancestral Realm overnight—a testament to how difficult this barrier was.

Now that Piaoyu Venerable had broken through this shackle, he had truly become a giant of the alchemy path.

Moreover, after reaching the Ancestral Realm, Piaoyu Venerable's realm was no longer an obstacle.

Breaking through to the Heavenly Emperor realm was only a matter of time.

Fluttering Feather laughed heartily and said, "Hey, don't keep calling me 'senior' all the time. Although you're only at the True God realm, your alchemy skills are no weaker than mine, and you're bound to step into the Ancestor realm in the future. From now on, just call me Brother Fluttering Feather!"

Ye Yuan chuckled and called out, "Brother Fluttering Feather!"

Fluttering Feather smiled and said, "Brother Ye Yuan, this Cloud Elixir Convention is indeed a grand event in the Southern Domain. Every time it's held, not only do talented individuals emerge in great numbers, but various rare spiritual herbs and pill recipes also appear endlessly. Once you've settled matters here, you can go and take a look first; it won't disappoint you."

Ye Yuan nodded and said, "With Brother Fluttering Feather saying this, I'm already eager to go. Alright, once matters here are concluded, I'll head over."

Fluttering Feather nodded and said, "I've just emerged from seclusion and have many matters to handle. We'll meet at the Cloud Elixir Grand Capital then."

Ye Yuan cupped his fists and said, "Brother Fluttering Feather, take care."

...

The four Heavenly Venerables had agreed to come sit in the city, originally just to go through the motions and show Ye Yuan some face.

But who would have thought that once they stayed, it would be for a whole month, and even if urged to leave, they wouldn't go.

The Dreamlike Wine that Ye Yuan had brewed made the several Heavenly Venerables linger and forget to return home.

This wine was brewed by Ye Yuan using special techniques after breaking through to the Yuan Dan realm, specially made to entertain honored guests.

Although it was made from various sixth-grade spiritual herbs, the taste of this wine was exceptionally mellow and left a lasting aftertaste.

Even though the several Heavenly Venerables were well-traveled and knowledgeable, they were still won over by Ye Yuan's wine.

It was then that they understood why Fluttering Feather Heavenly Venerable was so polite to Ye Yuan.

After a month, the four Heavenly Venerables really couldn't bear to stay any longer, so each took ten jars of fine wine and reluctantly left the Tianying Imperial City.

In one month, Ye Yuan had more or less settled the affairs of Tianying Imperial City, so he took Ning Siyu and set off on the road to the Cloud Elixir Grand Capital.

Now, the layout of Tianying Imperial City was completely different from back then.

Xuan Yu and other older generation alchemy masters had long since withdrawn from the center of power.

Although they had the aid of Ye Yuan's pills, their potential had long been exhausted, so their progress was naturally very limited.

On the contrary, the younger generation had made rapid strides in strength.

Now, Ning Siyu's alchemy skills had long surpassed Xuan Yu and her several senior brothers, making her the standout of the Tianying Imperial City Alchemy Tower.

Ning Siyu was now at the mid-stage of the Heavenly God realm, and her alchemy skills had also touched the threshold of the Dao realm.

Among the younger generation, no one could surpass her.

Along this journey, Ye Yuan had a tremendous influence on her.

Back then, she had always stayed by Ye Yuan's side, watching him refine pills, and later received personal guidance from him.

Now, Ning Siyu was no longer the Ning Siyu of those days.

However, when she heard that Ye Yuan was taking her to the Cloud Elixir Grand Capital, she still rejoiced like a little girl, waving her arms and dancing.

"My god, is this the Cloud Elixir Grand Capital? I feel like everyone here knows how to refine pills?" Ning Siyu said, full of novelty.

Since entering the city, Ning Siyu could sense that the air was filled with the fragrance of medicinal herbs.

By the streets, pill-dueling arenas were everywhere, and each one was packed to capacity.

Clearly, the alchemy atmosphere of the Cloud Elixir Grand Capital had permeated the lives of ordinary alchemists.

Ye Yuan also nodded and said, "Indeed, the alchemists here are at a much higher level than elsewhere. No wonder it's the number one alchemy holy land in the Southern Domain."

Ning Siyu pouted and said, "What use is being powerful? In front of you, sir, everything is illusory! You, sir, are the number one alchemy genius!"

Ye Yuan shook his head with a wry smile; this girl was now blindly worshipping him.

"Whoa! Such big talk! A little brat like you dares to claim to be the number one alchemy genius?" Suddenly, a voice rang out.

Clearly, Ning Siyu's words had been overheard by others, causing some displeasure.