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"Xiao Yan, stop!"
Just as Xiao Yan was about to strike Yao Wangui, a thunderous, aged voice suddenly echoed across the sky.
Immediately, everyone was shocked to see a massive fire cloud surging rapidly from the mountain peak. Within the fiery glow, a red-haired elder was swiftly approaching.
"It's Elder Wanhuo!"
Upon recognizing the red-haired elder, exclamations of surprise erupted from the crowd in the square. They hadn't expected even this esteemed figure to be alarmed and drawn out.
"A Six-Star Dou Sheng?"
Mo Yu's eyebrows twitched slightly upon sensing the elder's power.
These ancient clans indeed had deep foundations. Even though the Yuan Manor had successively annexed both the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Clan and the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, there was still a considerable gap between them and these top-tier ancient clans.
At the same time, as the red-haired elder appeared, Xiao Yan frowned slightly.
He glanced at Yao Wangui, whose face was now filled with both savage delight and viciousness. His gaze grew colder, and his finger, wrapped in sharp wind energy, was about to pierce forward ruthlessly.
"Xiao Yan! With such actions, do you intend to sever all ties between Yao Chen and the Yao Clan?!"
Seeing Xiao Yan about to deliver a fatal blow, the red-haired elder widened his eyes in anger and shouted sternly.
Hearing this, Xiao Yan frowned tightly. Considering his purpose for coming here, completely turning against the Yao Clan was indeed unwise. He immediately withdrew his attack and, under the gazes of the crowd, spoke in a deep voice.
"Elder, I did not come to the Yao Clan seeking trouble. However, if someone dares to bully my master and me, I will not let it slide!"
As Xiao Yan's voice fell, Mo Yu also stepped forward, looking indifferently at the red-haired elder and supporting Xiao Yan. "Cousin Xiao Yan is right. It was the Yao Clan who first slandered Elder Yao. Xiao Yan is merely seeking justice for his master."
Sensing Xiao Yan's Five-Star Dou Sheng strength and the presence of Mo Yu beside him, even Elder Wanhuo couldn't help but twitch his eye slightly.
These two were currently the most renowned young figures on the continent. Not only were their strengths formidable, rivaling some old monsters, but their backgrounds were equally remarkable.
Xiao Yan hailed from the once most powerful of the ancient eight clans, the Xiao Clan. Although the Xiao Clan had declined, with Xiao Chen's reappearance and Xiao Yan's terrifying talent, a resurgence of the Xiao Clan was not impossible.
As for Mo Yu, he possessed the divine bloodline of the Lei Clan. More astonishingly, he had built a force rivaling the ancient clans from scratch. His talent and means were nothing short of extraordinary.
With these two standing together, even Elder Wanhuo felt immense pressure.
"Xiao Yan, today is an important day for the Yao Clan. If Yao Wangui has offended you in any way, would you be willing to spare him for the sake of our clan?"
The surrounding people were slightly startled to hear Elder Wanhuo suddenly soften his tone. However, they soon understood the reasoning. The Yao Clan would never risk offending both Xiao Yan's Sky Mansion Alliance and Mo Yu's Yuan Manor simultaneously.
"Elder Wanhuo!"
Several elders of the Yao Clan had their expressions change upon hearing this. They were visibly humiliated but still protested unwillingly.
"Silence! I have my own judgment!" Elder Wanhuo's expression darkened, and he berated them coldly.
To further justify his stance, Elder Wanhuo turned to Mo Yu and said, "Today, for the sake of Young Friend Mo Yu, my Yao Clan will not pursue this matter further."
The Yao Clan elders, though resentful, could only hold their tongues. Elder Wanhuo's status in the clan was second only to the patriach, making his words irrefutable.
Moreover, they could see that Mo Yu and Xiao Yan shared a close relationship. If they escalated matters further, even the Lei Clan behind Mo Yu might get involved, potentially damaging their inter-clan relations.
Hearing this, Xiao Yan's previously cold expression eased slightly.
"Since Elder Wanhuo has personally intervened, if we insist further, we would appear unreasonable," Yao Chen, who had remained silent until now, finally chuckled.
Elder Wanhuo exhaled a quiet sigh of relief and cast a somewhat complicated look at Yao Chen.
He had never imagined that the man once treated as a dispensable outcast by the Yao Clan had now achieved such heights—not only reaching the Dou Sheng level himself but also training a disciple who had far surpassed him.
Seeing his master speak, Xiao Yan nodded, glanced coldly at the subdued Yao Wangui, and casually flung him towards the Yao Clan elders, who hurriedly caught him in a flustered state.
"Elder Wanhuo, my master and I have come to the Yao Clan as representatives of the Sky Mansion Alliance. My master is the alliance's leader. Please mind your words accordingly," Xiao Yan turned and spoke firmly.
"You are right, Young Friend. As the saying goes, a guest should be treated with respect. This matter was indeed our clan's fault. From now on, the Yao Clan will ensure that all visitors are treated as honored guests," Elder Wanhuo replied.
Compared to Yao Wangui, Elder Wanhuo's composure and insight were far superior. His diplomatic words earned approving nods from the surrounding onlookers, as such demeanor truly reflected the grace of a powerful clan.
Yao Wangui's face turned red with humiliation, but he dared not utter another word. If Elder Wanhuo had not arrived in time, even if he survived today, he would have suffered a disgraceful defeat before the entire crowd.
Ignoring him, Elder Wanhuo spoke indifferently, "For failing to respect our guests, Yao Wangui will be exiled from the Yao Mountain for ten years. Iron Guards, take him away."
The moment he finished speaking, several figures rushed forward and violently grabbed the pale-faced individuals, dragging them out like stray dogs.
"Hehe, Alliance Leader Yao, Young Friend Xiao Yan, are you both satisfied with this punishment?" Elder Wanhuo turned to Xiao Yan and Yao Chen with a faint smile.
"Elder Wanhuo's fairness is admirable. I respect that," Xiao Yan responded with a slight smile.
Seeing this, Mo Yu also nodded slightly. The Yao Clan was not as corrupt as he had thought. At the very least, Elder Wanhuo handled matters with both wisdom and tact.
"Hehe, this must be Mister Gu He, the number one alchemist of Yuan Manor." After comforting Xiao Yan and his group, Elder Yao Wanhuo did not neglect Mo Yu and his companion. He nodded slightly at Mo Yu before turning his gaze toward the silent Gu He.
"Oh, I didn't expect Elder Wanhuo to pay attention to a nobody like me. This truly makes me feel honored." Gu He was momentarily stunned by Elder Wanhuo's greeting, but he quickly cupped his hands calmly and replied.
As a high-ranking member of Yuan Manor, Gu He was no longer the obscure figure he once was. As the number one alchemist in Yuan Manor, he frequently interacted with the prominent figures of Central Plains.
Thus, even when facing Yao Wanhuo, a Six-Star Dou Sheng, while he felt some restraint, he did not show any excessive nervousness. After all, he now represented the face of Yuan Manor.
"Hehe, Mister Gu He is too modest. According to my clansmen in Yuan Manor, you are showing signs of advancing to a ninth-grade alchemist. In my opinion, that day might not be far off," Elder Wanhuo said with a deep gaze, his tone filled with admiration.
In the eyes of the Yao Clan, only their clan held the true legacy of alchemists on the continent. All other alchemists were considered mere mediocrities.
Although this belief was somewhat arrogant and narrow-minded, even the Pill Tower, which gathered the most outstanding alchemists of the continent, had to admit that the Yao Clan indeed held the highest level of alchemical skill on the continent.
Elder Wanhuo was also aware of Gu He's background—an alchemist from an ordinary empire in the northwestern region. He had not expected that someone from such a humble origin would, under Yuan Manor's nurture, soon surpass most of the Yao Clan members to reach the status of a ninth-grade alchemist. Even Elder Wanhuo could not help but feel a sense of admiration.
Seeing through Elder Wanhuo's thoughts, Gu He smiled and said, "I am but a shallow learner. Even if I advance to a ninth-grade alchemist, it is mostly thanks to the Manor Lord's help."
If Gu He were asked what he was most grateful for in his life, it would be joining Yuan Manor and serving under Mo Yu's banner.
Although Mo Yu was not an alchemist, he provided Gu He with two crucial things. One was a soul cultivation technique, and the other was a collection of ancient pill recipes Mo Yu had obtained. He entrusted all of them to Gu He for research.
With Mo Yu continuously feeding him resources and Gu He's own considerable talent, he had grown rapidly. In just over a decade, he had become a peak eighth-grade alchemist on the continent.
After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Elder Wanhuo chuckled lightly and said, "Alright, it's getting late. If you all wish to observe the Medicinal Ceremony, please follow me to the mountaintop.
The Yao Clan's Medicinal Ceremony is of a higher standard than the Pill Tower's Pill Gathering in Central Plains. Each gathering is an event where the top alchemists of the Dou Qi Continent converge."
After speaking, Elder Wanhuo laughed heartily, then took to the sky and flew towards the mountaintop. The other Yao Clan elders swiftly followed.
Watching the backs of those elders, Xiao Yan spoke up, "Master, Cousin, Mister Gu He, let's go too. Let's meet these so-called top alchemy masters of the continent."
Hearing this, Mo Yu and the others smiled and nodded. The four of them rose into the air together, following the Yao Clan elders towards the mountaintop.
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Atop the Medicine Mountain, mist swirled around, and an extraordinary pill fragrance filled the air, making one feel refreshed, as though they had entered an immortal realm.
On the mountaintop, there were vast fields of medicinal herbs gathered like a sea.
Above this sea of herbs, a massive floating platform hovered in midair.
At each of the four corners of the platform stood a gigantic cauldron, emitting streams of pill fragrance, with smoke rising straight into the sky.
The platform was already filled with many figures, their lively chatter making the atmosphere bustling and vibrant.
Looking towards the northern side of the stone platform, rows of stone chairs were neatly arranged. Beautiful maids flitted about like butterflies, deftly filling jade cups on the stone tables.
"Whoosh, whoosh!"
As Mo Yu and his group arrived at the mountaintop and swept their gazes around, just as they were about to casually choose a spot to land, Elder Wanhuo stood up from a stone chair and laughed, "Lord Mo, Alliance Leader Yao Chen, Little Friend Xiao Yan, Mister Gu He, this way, please."
"Mo Yu, Xiao Yan, Yuan Manor, and the Sky Mansion Alliance? I didn't expect even these figures to come."
"Yuan Manor recently annexed the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Clan and the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan. They are truly on a fierce rise. Even the Hall of Souls is avoiding their edge, hiding like rats."
"Shh, keep your voice down. That's the Hall of Souls we're talking about. If they hear us, we won't end well."
Elder Wanhuo's laughter instantly drew the attention of many to Mo Yu's group.
Currently, Yuan Manor was making waves across Central Plains, resembling a dominant overlord. Especially after annexing the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, their influence surged even more. Thus, Mo Yu's appearance attracted countless gazes.
Mo Yu paid no heed to those eyes. He and Xiao Yan followed Elder Wanhuo to find a seat.
As soon as they sat down, beautiful maids came forward to serve them tea and water, displaying the meticulous etiquette of a great clan.
"The opening acts of the Medicinal Ceremony are nothing special. It's just the younger generation of the Yao Clan showing off some skills. The real highlight is at the end," Yao Lao said with a chuckle while overlooking the enormous stone platform.
He then looked at Xiao Yan and added, "If you can win the final competition, the title of the continent's number one alchemist will be yours."
"I don't care about first or second. The Yao Clan is arrogant. I just want to use the alchemy skills my master taught me to show them that their past foolishness cost them a true genius," Xiao Yan said with a faint smile.
"Brother Xiao Yan is being modest. I believe that the champion of this Medicinal Ceremony will most likely be you," Gu He said with a light smile after sipping his tea.
"Oh? Hall Master Gu has such confidence in me?" Xiao Yan was surprised and looked at Gu He in astonishment.
In a gathering of the continent's top alchemists, even he was not confident about winning the championship. He had not expected Gu He to be so certain.
"Hehe, just a hunch," Gu He chuckled and shook his head.
"I also believe Cousin Xiao Yan will win the championship," Mo Yu added with a smile. In the original timeline, Xiao Yan had won the Medicinal Ceremony, and this time would likely be no different.
Hearing their confidence, Xiao Yan was stunned before smiling bitterly. He hadn't even started competing, and he was already burdened with such 'pressure'...
As they conversed, the number of people around the stone platform grew larger. The buzzing noise of conversations shook the sky, scattering the clouds.
Suddenly, a bell rang through the sky. The Yao Clan members quickly stood up and respectfully greeted in unison.
"Welcome, Patriach!"
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