Turns out, the Pill Refining Conference happening two months from now seeks not only to establish the alchemic skills of Pill Refiners from Yun Country, Meng Kingdom, and Qian Country, but also to determine the three that will proceed to train in the Pill Pole Tower.
These three spots are not quotas to be divided among the three nations. Only the three most talented individuals at the Pill Refining Conference will earn the right to proceed.
In other words, if the Qian Country members of the Pill Alliance are remarkable enough, they might secure all three spots. Conversely, all three spots could also be taken by the participants from the other two nations.
In previous conferences, the Yun Country Pill Alliance has always dominated, usually snagging two to three of the spots. The Qian Country and Meng Kingdom Pill Alliances have displayed similar skill levels.