The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron
Chapter 1138 - Chapter 1138 Chapter 1137 Ancient Pill Court

Chapter 1138: Chapter 1137: Ancient Pill Court Chapter 1138: Chapter 1137: Ancient Pill Court The Ancient Pill Court was one of the important locations of the Pill Alliance, situated at the summit of Yun Que Peak.

Yun Que Peak, the second-highest mountain in the Nine Countries, towered among the clouds. Standing at its base and looking up, one couldn’t even see where the summit lay.

As for the highest mountain in the Nine Countries, it was named Broken Dragon Peak, located within the borders of Tang Country. The first Tang Emperor had once gripped an ancient sword, furiously slaying three evil dragons that emerged into the world, establishing a legacy of might.

Therefore, with each succeeding Tang Emperor’s ascension, they would go to Broken Dragon Peak to worship their ancestors and carry out the ascension ceremony.

Established on Yun Que Peak, the Ancient Pill Court was where the Pill Alliance high-level meetings were convened, the location signifying a sense of overseeing the world.

All high-level members of the Pill Alliance, as well as the hall masters from the thirty-two halls–except for four led by Tianlan Elder who were in the Seven Seas and could not participate–would attend the high-level meeting at the Ancient Pill Court on Yun Que Peak.

This was the highest-standard meeting of the Pill Alliance, hosted by an Elder, with all the top level members of the alliance attending to decide on significant future developments for the Pill Alliance.

Fang Lin had taken over North Town Hall, becoming its hall master, and this was his first time attending a high-level meeting at the Ancient Pill Court.

Fang Lin was in quite a good mood, realizing that, unconsciously, he had become one of the high echelons of the Pill Alliance. Reflecting on his joining the Pill Alliance, it had been just two or three years.

From an inconspicuous Pill Refiner, in less than three years, he had already reached such a position–even Fang Lin himself found it quite marvelous.

Fang Lin felt it was marvelous, and the people of the Pill Alliance felt it even more so; they meticulously calculated that Fang Lin’s promotions seemed a bit too rapid.

“Lord Fang.”

“Lord Fang came quite early, this one…”

“I’ve seen Lord Fang.”

…

Before even entering the Ancient Pill Court, quite a few high-level members of the Pill Alliance came to greet Fang Lin, with several hall masters actively approaching to curry favor with him.

Responding to others’ courtesy, Fang Lin naturally wouldn’t be haughty; he reciprocated all the greetings without any air of superiority.

It was clear that Fang Lin’s reputation within the Pill Alliance was now completely transformed, with many people actively seeking to approach and befriend him.

Among them, certainly, Elder Tiankui’s influence played a part, but also Fang Lin’s own excellence was a reason, making many in the Pill Alliance see the value in befriending him.

If Fang Lin weren’t exemplary, even the backing of an Elder wouldn’t entice many to cozy up to him.

With his rapid rise, Fang Lin walked alongside many others towards the Ancient Pill Court.

The Ancient Pill Court was majestic and vast, exuding an ancient charm; in front of the courtyard stood a huge Pill Furnace, imposing and towering.

On either side of the Pill Furnace, there were statues of ancient figures, adding to the extraordinary grandeur.

Anyone who came to the Ancient Pill Court, regardless of their status, had to pay respectful homage to these statues, daring not to show the slightest disrespect.

These two statues were of the founders of the Ancient Pill Court, also long-standing legendary figures of the Pill Alliance; even now, many tales about them persisted.

After paying respects to these statues, Fang Lin and others then entered the Ancient Pill Court.

Inside the Ancient Pill Court, many had already arrived; Fang Lin glanced around and saw many familiar faces.

“Several Hall Masters, I’m pleased to see you all well again,” Fang Lin approached and greeted the Hall Masters with a smile.

The Hall Masters, who had been smiling, suddenly looked uncomfortable at the sight of Fang Lin, resembling mice that had just seen a cat.

It was unavoidable, as these Hall Masters were among the seventeen whom Fang Lin had defeated.

“Lord Fang,” even though they did not wish to face Fang Lin, their positions as Hall Masters demanded politeness, so they greeted him reluctantly.

Fang Lin, cheerful as ever, did not mind their grim expressions and conversed cheerily with them. Of course, he was the only one who felt cheerful; the Hall Masters were not pleased at all.

Many high-ranking members of the Pill Alliance approached Fang Lin as well, offering their greetings.

Naturally, there were also some who did not even glance at Fang Lin, and even if they did, their eyes showed rejection.

These individuals were either people from the Tiangang Elder lineage, from pill refining families led by the Ling Family, or from the Lineage of Poison Pill Masters.

Fang Lin had never gotten along with these groups, so he paid no mind to their looks.

After all, Fang Lin was quite content with his life; it did not matter to him how they viewed him.

In his conversations with others, Fang Lin also learned that this high-level meeting was to be chaired by Elder Tianhong.

The decision to have Elder Tianhong chair the meeting was a thoughtful one.

Since Elder Tiankui and Tiangang had had serious disputes, neither of them was suitable to chair this high-level meeting.

Although Elder Tianjun held great prestige within the Pill Alliance, he had recently kept a low profile, apparently in deep seclusion, and was not available to preside.

Tianlan Elder, busy with the development of the Pill Alliance in the Seven Seas, was also unable to attend.

The other elders had no intention of chairing the meeting, but Elder Tianhong had voluntarily taken on the task.

Many wondered why Elder Tianhong would want to chair this meeting; could there be a deeper meaning behind it?

Everyone proceeded into the main hall, where numerous seats filled the space. As the chairperson, Elder Tianhong was already present, seated at the center, with his eyes closed in meditation.

All members of the Pill Alliance who entered the hall maintained quiet reverence and silently took their seats.

Fang Lin glanced at Elder Tianhong, who seemed to sense something and opened his eyes to look at Fang Lin, causing Fang Lin to feel a surge of surprise and immediately bow to Elder Tianhong with clasped fists.

Elder Tianhong merely glanced at Fang Lin and then closed his eyes again, seemingly indifferent to Fang Lin’s presence.

Elder Tianhong did not appear very old; his hair was half black and white, and his face was fair, but his eyebrows conveyed a deep world-weariness.

Fang Lin was not meeting Elder Tianhong for the first time; during the chaos caused by the Sky-Swallowing Fox in Monkey Head Town, Elder Tianhong had also appeared and had confronted the Sky-Swallowing Fox with two other elders.

“Hmm?” At that moment, Fang Lin noticed a group of pill refiners, dressed in black, entering the main hall boldly, their demeanor somewhat arrogant.

The other pill refiners, whether Hall Masters or high-ranking members of the Pill Alliance, showed expressions of distaste towards these black-clad pill refiners.

Fang Lin also furrowed his brows; these black-clad pill refiners exuded a sinister air, clearly identifiable as from the Lineage of Poison Pill Masters.

“It seems the Poison Pill Masters hold a quite unique position within the Pill Alliance, allowing them such arrogance,” Fang Lin thought to himself.