Chapter 2306: Tit for Tat

"The Medicine Ancestor's Manuscript! It's actually the Medicine Ancestor's Manuscript!"

"Even learning just a fraction of the Medicine Ancestor's alchemy would be enough to benefit us for a lifetime!"

"The Medicine Ancestor has really gone all out for this Ten Thousand Realms Alchemy Conference! I must win first place!"

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For a moment, the alchemy masters were extremely excited; the Medicine Ancestor's Manuscript directly ignited everyone's passion.

The manuscript of the foremost alchemist was a fatal temptation for all alchemy masters.

Even Ye Yuan, upon hearing the words "Medicine Ancestor's Manuscript," was quite tempted.

When it came to the legend of alchemy, no one in this world could surpass the Medicine Ancestor.

His alchemy insights were absolutely a treasure that all alchemists dreamed of.

What were Heavenly Emperor treasures or eighth-grade divine pills? They were nothing compared to the Medicine Ancestor's Manuscript.

Among the crowd, Yun Yi's eyes revealed a fervent zeal.

"Hehe, Junior Brother, you're tempted!" Ning Siyu said with a smile.

Yun Yi didn't mind and laughed, "What, aren't you tempted?"

Ning Siyu pouted and said indifferently, "Whether I get it or not, I don't really care. Anyway, this Medicine Ancestor's Manuscript isn't much better than what Master teaches us."

Yun Yi nodded and said, "I won't deny that, but a foot may be short while an inch may be long; learning from each other's strengths is the right way. I think Master is tempted too, right?"

Ning Siyu said with a look of disgust, "You really are becoming more and more like Master."

Yun Yi smiled and didn't refute.

Ye Yuan had taught him too much; his respect for Ye Yuan was already etched into his bones.

However, he also regarded Ye Yuan as his lifelong goal and rival.

This, too, was something Ye Yuan had taught him.

"Hey, what big talk! Two juniors, as if the manuscript is already yours." A middle-aged man beside them said disdainfully.

This middle-aged man's aura was extremely powerful; he was clearly a Heavenly Emperor-level, eight-star divine alchemist.

"Hehe, don't be angry, Master Pingchuan. Youngsters just starting out, not knowing the immensity of heaven and earth—it's understandable," another person said.

"Kid, don't flatter yourself. The Medicine Ancestor's Manuscript belongs to our Cloud Heart Realm; no one can take it away," a young man in a red robe said arrogantly.

The others' expressions changed, and they all looked at the red-robed young man.

From his words, he was actually a strong practitioner from the Cloud Heart Realm.

"It's Zou Rui! He's the strongest of the younger generation in the Cloud Heart Realm. I didn't expect him to participate too!" A sudden exclamation came from the surroundings.

Hearing this, the others all changed color.

Too many strong practitioners had come to this Ten Thousand Realms Alchemy Conference; elite disciples from various holy lands had all come out of seclusion.

Among these holy lands, the strongest was undoubtedly the Cloud Heart Realm.

At this moment, everyone finally realized that this reward was not easy to obtain.

Yun Yi glanced at Zou Rui but said nothing.

Now, Yun Yi had long since restrained his sharpness; he wouldn't fly into a rage at the slightest provocation like he did back then.

This was because he had strong strength to back him up.

As the saying goes, a full jar of vinegar doesn't slosh, but a half-full jar does—that's the principle.

Of course, he was more influenced by Ye Yuan. As Ning Siyu said, he was becoming more and more like Ye Yuan.

As for his performance, it was naturally seen by Zou Rui as cowardice.

Soon, the Ten Thousand Realms Alchemy Conference officially began, and a teleportation gate appeared before each person.

Yao Shu Heavenly Emperor said indifferently, "Before you is the teleportation gate to the Di Hao Tower. After you enter, you will be randomly paired into small spaces. After the alchemy duel ends, the Di Hao Tower will automatically determine the winner. Alright, the Ten Thousand Realms Alchemy Conference now officially begins."

The Di Hao Tower was a very famous Heavenly Emperor treasure in the Cloud Heart Realm, with boundless power, and was also an essential treasure for hosting alchemy conferences.

In the past, when the Cloudheart Realm held such grand events, this was what they used.

But it had been a long time since a pill dao conference of this scale had been held.

At a single command, everyone vanished from the square and entered the space of the Dihao Tower.

The once-crowded square suddenly became empty.

Emperor Yaoshu pointed into the void, and a massive light screen appeared in the sky, fully revealing the scene inside the Dihao Tower to everyone.

Having done this, Emperor Yaoshu sat down, looked at Ye Yuan, and said, "I have long heard of the Sub-Saint's reputation. Meeting you today, I see the reputation is well-deserved."

His fierce battle intent just now might not have been withstood even by a Ninth Heaven Heavenly Emperor, yet Ye Yuan dispelled it in an instant—that spoke volumes.

Although the outside world held Ye Yuan in high regard, who was Emperor Yaoshu?

He was a direct disciple of the Medicine Ancestor and one of the few supreme powerhouses in the Tongtian Realm.

He thought that with his powerful battle intent, he could instantly shatter Ye Yuan's will.

Unfortunately, he failed.

But he was not disappointed; instead, he became even more interested in Ye Yuan.

Ye Yuan gave a faint "Oh" and showed no reaction.

In an instant, the atmosphere grew tense.

That single "Oh" was full of gunpowder.

Emperor Yaoshu laughed and said, "I hear the Sub-Saint's disciple has also come to participate in the Myriad Domain Pill Dao Conference. The Sub-Saint is exceptionally gifted, reaching the Dao Pill realm in just two or three thousand years. I wonder if your disciple can survive the first round?"

Provocation—this was naked provocation.

The Sub-Saint was a genius; no one could deny that.

But the Sub-Saint had attained the Dao too recently. How formidable could his disciple be?

Even if he taught his disciple day and night, he couldn't make him that powerful.

Everyone looked toward Ye Yuan, eager to see how he would react.

Ye Yuan said calmly, "Emperor Yaoshu, you are truly shallow. Don't you understand the saying, 'A great teacher produces a brilliant student'?"

Emperor Yaoshu laughed and said, "Oh? How brilliant?"

Ye Yuan said flatly, "More brilliant than you."

Everyone fell silent; the tension was too thick.

Emperor Yaoshu, unperturbed, laughed and said, "My grand-disciple Zou Rui is the foremost among the younger generation. Does the Sub-Saint think his disciple can compare?"

As he spoke, a small section of the light screen darkened, and two figures reappeared on the square.

None other than Zou Rui!

It turned out he had already won.

In the time it took to speak, before a single pill was even refined, he had already triumphed.

From the viewing stands came a wave of exclamations.

Clearly, even the assembled patriarchs were greatly surprised.

His opponent looked dejected, utterly dispirited.

Seeing this, Emperor Yaoshu looked meaningfully at Ye Yuan, only to find Ye Yuan completely unmoved.

"Sub-Saint, what do you think?" Emperor Yaoshu laughed.

Ye Yuan said coolly, "Nothing special! Your grand-disciple lacks even the most basic reverence for the pill dao; he is not worth fearing."

Zou Rui had crushed his opponent with sheer strength, forcing him to forfeit the match.

A single pill had not even been fully refined.

Such wasteful behavior was beneath Ye Yuan's contempt.

Emperor Yaoshu laughed and said, "I command the spirit medicines with my own Dao; why should I need reverence?"

Ye Yuan said, "All things have spirit. Only if you respect them will they respect you."