Chapter 200: Sound Valley! Tempered by Demon Sound!
Three days later, Xiao Ze wore a tight white robe with a white jade belt around his waist. He looked upright, and anyone who saw him would be impressed. Qing Lin wore a long light blue dress, her long black hair tied up with a sky-blue ribbon, and her peculiar eyes sparkled with a special charm.
"Young Master Xiao Ze, I'm ready," said Qing Lin, twirling around so Xiao Ze could get a good look at her.
"You look very beautiful," said Xiao Ze, fixing Qing Lin's slightly messy hair. "Let's go, it's better not to be late to this meeting for the first time."
The alchemy technique exchange meeting was for all the elders and would be held at the Black Tower. Xiao Ze, accompanied by Qing Lin, arrived at the Black Tower and, after going through several checks, finally entered. Guided by an attendant, he arrived at a large hall.
Xiao Ze showed his elder badge and was allowed in. Inside the hall, there were already several alchemists present. Xiao Ze saw Elder Liu Tian, who was not always at the Training Tower as there were many other strong ones protecting the Tower.
Elder Liu Tian also noticed Xiao Ze's arrival and beckoned him over. "Elder Liu Tian, have you arrived so early?" Xiao Ze asked.
"I had some free time, so I came early," Elder Liu Tian responded with a smile. "Since you've arrived early, I'll introduce you to the other Dan Tower elders."
"Thank you very much, Elder Liu Tian!" said Xiao Ze, following the elder to meet the other elders. With Elder Liu Tian's introduction, one of the eight great tower elders, all the elders were quite friendly. Xiao Ze also greeted those elders who had visited him before.
Before the meeting began, Xiao Ze had already met all the elders present, at least by sight. Many elders had only heard of Xiao Ze but had never seen him, and this meeting was an opportunity to meet him in person.
Xiao Ze's youth surprised many. Watching Xiao Ze chat animatedly with Elder Liu Tian, all the elders came to the same conclusion: a genius!
In the center of the hall, a figure appeared unnoticed. Upon hearing his voice, all the elders became respectful and greeted him in unison.
"Greetings to President Xuan Kongzi," they said. Xiao Ze also quickly bowed. Xuan Kongzi, with a slight smile, looked at Xiao Ze curiously, noticing an increase in his power.
"There's no need to bow so much," said Xuan Kongzi. "In alchemy, working in isolation is not ideal. Only through mutual exchange can we improve our techniques. Let me begin this session..."
All the elders listened attentively. Xuan Kongzi's ideas, one of the three great tower leaders, were extremely profound, and Xiao Ze benefited greatly from his wisdom.
"There is no doubt he's an eight-level alchemist; I'll need time to reach this level," thought Xiao Ze.
The alchemy technique exchange meeting lasted several days. Each elder shared their experiences, and Xiao Ze was no exception. After his presentation, the other elders looked at him with new respect. Some had doubted his abilities, but after hearing him, those doubts dissipated.
No one present, all masters of alchemy, could be easily deceived. This meeting solidified respect for Xiao Ze, as no one dared to underestimate him because of his youth.
During the free exchange time, Xiao Ze was about to speak with other elders when he saw Xuan Kongzi approaching with Cao Ying.
"President Xuan Kongzi, Miss Cao Ying," greeted Xiao Ze.
"Do you know each other?" asked Xuan Kongzi, surprised. "I thought to introduce you."
"Professor, I met Elder Xiao Ze during a demonic core hunt," said Cao Ying, smiling and looking at Xiao Ze with eyes that seemed to mesmerize.
"You two are similar in age, you should exchange more about alchemy," said Xuan Kongzi. "Xiao Ze, would you like to lead the Dan Tower disciples in training in Sound Valley?"
"Sound Valley? Training?" Xiao Ze asked, intrigued by the relationship between the Tower and the Valley.
"Yes, several elite forces on the continent have agreements with the Dan Tower. Sound Valley will soon conduct training with demon sound. Going through this training strengthens combat, body, and soul."
"This year, we got an additional spot. The Dan Tower has five spots in total."
Xiao Ze understood the implication and quickly responded, "I'm willing to lead the Tower disciples to Sound Valley."
"Excellent, you'll coordinate the details with Elder Liu Tian," said Xuan Kongzi, as Liu Tian approached and greeted.
"Understood, President Xuan Kongzi."
"Then, I'll leave the details of the demon sound training to Elder Liu Tian and Xiao Ze," said Xuan Kongzi, and left with Cao Ying, who gave Xiao Ze one last intense look.
"Elder Liu Tian, what exactly is the demon sound training in Sound Valley?" asked Xiao Ze.
"Sound Valley, an elite force on the continent, has a spiritual land that emits demon sounds periodically," explained Liu Tian. "These sounds can corrupt the mind; only those with strong wills can endure them."
"But the sounds also have many benefits: tempering the body, resonating with combat, and strengthening the soul."
"Sound Valley sells additional spots to other forces because not all their disciples can withstand the sounds."
"I understand," said Xiao Ze, recalling the mystique of Sound Valley. He was excited for the opportunity to experience it.
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