Chapter 376: Planning for the Dou Saint's Ruins
Outside the Holy Pill City, in a hidden room, Blood River Sovereign's eyes were icy cold.
"Mu Gu was truly useless. I had specifically told him not to make any moves in the Pill Realm. He saw others as prey, not realizing he was the prey!"
"That fool's death is insignificant, but it did mess up our mission!"
"Without Mu Gu's inside help, entering the Star Region will be extremely difficult."
Even though Blood River Sovereign was one of the four Heavenly Sovereigns of the Soul Hall, and his strength had reached the peak of Dou Zun, capable of reaching the peak of four-star Dou Zun with secret methods, this strength was still insufficient to confront the three Pill Tower giants head-on!
Facing any one of the Pill Tower giants would likely end in a crushing defeat. Moreover, attacking the Star Region would mean facing all three giants at once.
The mission was important, but he didn't want to die for it.
"Forget it. Having to work with such incompetence meant being prepared for failure. The problem lies with Mu Gu, not with me, so the Hall Master won't blame me for this."
Blood River Sovereign decided to abandon the mission. The fearsome reputation of the three Pill Tower giants was too intimidating, and the newly appointed Vice Chairman's strength was also unfathomable.
His figure transformed into a blood-red light, merging into the ground, and his aura quickly dissipated without a trace. The room returned to its previous calm, with the original owner long since absorbed into Blood River Sovereign's blood river.
With the conclusion of the Pill Assembly, news of the events quickly spread across the entire Central Plains. Surprisingly, the focus wasn't on Xiao Yan, the champion, but rather on Xiao Ze, the new Vice Chairman of the Pill Tower.
Ordinary people might not grasp the full implications, but they were astounded by Xiao Ze's meteoric rise over a few years to such a powerful and prestigious position. Even with the title "Vice" Chairman, it was clear he stood on equal footing with the three Chairmen.
Xiao Ze, in his twenties, had been labeled the greatest genius of the younger generation, but now that title seemed almost an understatement. He was now being compared with the continent's peak powerhouses.
Ordinary people could see this, and the leaders of various factions understood it even more clearly. Xiao Ze's appointment meant that both his alchemical skills and his Dou Qi cultivation were formidable enough for such a high position.
His ability to refine the nine-colored pill lightning eight-rank pill was unquestionable, putting him on par with the Pill Tower giants. But more concerning to the faction leaders was his combat strength.
Being a Pill Tower Chairman wasn't a title easily earned; it implied that Xiao Ze's Dou Qi had reached at least the high-star Dou Zun level. Xiao Ze wasn't just an unparalleled alchemist but also a peerless cultivator.
Recognizing this, the faction leaders felt a sense of despair. The genius they once assessed in the Central Plains had now grown to a level where even they had to look up to him.
In this context, Xiao Ze's achievements became the talk of the town. People preferred discussing those who had already reached the pinnacle rather than potential geniuses. Geniuses could face countless dangers and fail, but those at the peak were stable, needing respect and caution.
Leaders instructed their subordinates to avoid provoking Xiao Ze. If one did provoke such a powerful figure, all they could do was pray for mercy or run faster.
Unaware of this, Xiao Ze was lying on his bed, enjoying a massage from Qing Lin. During the Pill Assembly, he had to stay on the high platform as the host. Though not tiring, Qing Lin still volunteered to give him a massage.
With eyes closed, Xiao Ze enjoyed the massage, contemplating the plan for the Dou Saint ruins. He had discussed with Zi Yan about the ruins, and she had initially dismissed it, saying she couldn't breach the Dou Saint's seals. But now, with the seals weakening over time, Xiao Ze believed he had a chance.
With his peak Dou Zun strength and mastery over space, finding the ruins beforehand made it feasible to break in. If all else failed, he could visit the Underworld Sea and seek help from the Holy Spirit Sage, a genuine Dou Saint.
The Dou Saint ruins' Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit was his main target, while the Heavenly Creation Palm technique, though powerful, wasn't essential. He already had techniques on par with it.
"Qing Lin, in some time, come with me to the Southern Beast Domain. It's home to many powerful snake magical beasts," Xiao Ze said.
"Yes, Master Xiao Ze," Qing Lin replied, her face slightly flushed. Despite her strength, massaging Xiao Ze made her wrists ache.
"Are you going to the Southern Region of the Central Plains?" Xiao Yi Xian walked in, smiling at Xiao Ze's relaxed expression.
"Enjoying yourself, I see. Poor Qing Lin is exhausted."
"Sister Xiao Yi Xian, I volunteered to serve Master Xiao Ze. I'm his personal maid," Qing Lin softly explained.
"Hmph, always defending him," Medusa snorted as she entered.
"If you really care about Qing Lin, you can take turns massaging me," Xiao Ze suggested with a half-joking smile, signaling Qing Lin to stop and sitting up.
"In some time, we'll go to the Beast Domain together. There are many opportunities there, including ways to further the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python. Zi Yan is also there, and I haven't seen her in a while."
(End of Chapter)