Chapter 258: The Grand Ceremony! Lord Jun Yu's Astonishment!

Chapter 258: The Grand Ceremony! Lord Jun Yu's Astonishment!

Xuan Yan's new body left him in a state of tranquility for a long time before he could snap out of it.

The disappearance of the time force within his body finally allowed him to freely unleash his own power without restraint.

The shackles that had been placed upon him due to his youthful recklessness could finally be unlocked in the twilight of his life.

The long-lost sense of relief made Xuan Yan stretch lazily, gazing at Su Changqing with a gentle smile.

He never expected that this journey, which he had given up hope on, would bring about such a rebirth.

"Su Nan, even without you, I would still have ensured the safety of this young one!"

Thinking about the Emperor's Mausoleum incident, Xuan Yan's gentle eyes flashed with a hint of cold determination.

...

With Xuan Yan's rebirth, Su Changqing, who was beside him, also reaped tremendous benefits.

"The power of time."

His eyes gleamed with an unusual radiance as he waved his hand lightly.

The space within a zhang in front of him seemed to freeze, as if time had stopped.

The dust particles were suspended in mid-air, and even the howling wind appeared to have taken on a tangible form.

The time force within Xuan Yan's body was much stronger than he had anticipated.

Although this fragment of time couldn't allow him to manipulate the time force at will,

using it once or twice wouldn't be a problem.

"After all, it's a rootless source. In the future, I'll need to seek the assistance of the Daoist teachings and hopefully make use of an Emperor's weapon."

Su Changqing clearly remembered the words of the Dao Zun.

To master the complete power of time and space, one must have the support of an Emperor's weapon from the Daoist teachings.

Once he possesses the complete power of time and space, the world within his body will approach perfection.

Just as Su Changqing was deep in thought, he suddenly realized something and remembered the important matter of the day.

"Oh no, today is the grand ceremony of the Dan Pavilion. We might not make it in time!"

Su Changqing's expression turned slightly anxious as he looked at Xuan Yan, "Senior, do you know if the powerful cultivators of the Xuanqing Clan have set off yet?"

"If the Danwang Clan causes trouble today, it will be too late."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yan smiled and waved his hand dismissively, "No worries, we'll make it in time."

"The people from the Xuanqing Clan are also on their way. Rest assured, there won't be any chaos today."

As his words fell, Xuan Yan lightly waved his sleeve, and together with Su Changqing, they rushed towards the Tian Dan Pavilion.

"Let's go and see how lively this grand event is."

...

Eastern Domain, Tian Tan City.

With the rise of a new day's dawn, countless Danxiu in the city had already eagerly gathered at the largest central Dan platform in Tian Tan City.

This central Dan platform occupied a vast area and could accommodate over a thousand Danxiu to refine pills simultaneously.

In the past, this place was used for selecting new disciples for the Tian Dan Pavilion.

However, today, the venue had been cleared to elect a new pavilion master!

Before long, as the morning sun shone brightly, two large groups of people arrived from two different directions.

"They're here, it's the people from Dan Wang and Dan Sheng!"

"Wow, this is quite a spectacle. I think all the disciples have come."

"Of course, this is the election for the pavilion master. If we lose, there won't be a good outcome, so we must give it our all."

The crowd surrounding the Dan platform was several layers deep, and everyone was excitedly discussing the event.

Witnessing the birth of a new pavilion master was the most thrilling moment for the Danxiu.

Moreover, today's competition wasn't just between the Dan Wang and Dan Sheng clans.

All Danxiu, regardless of their affiliation with the Tian Dan Pavilion, could participate in the contest.

As long as one could emerge victorious, even if they were previously unknown, they would be chosen as the new pavilion master.

The Danxiu who had gathered from all over the world didn't dare to covet the position of pavilion master.

As long as they could stand out during the pill refining session, they would also receive thunderous applause and astonish everyone present!

This was the reason why the grand ceremony of the Dan Pavilion was so lively.

"Has the adult not arrived yet?"

Dan Wang Li Chang scanned the densely packed crowd and asked with a frown.

"No," replied Jun Yu, shaking his head. "It's fine, as long as we follow the plan. It doesn't matter if the adult arrives or not."

As he spoke, he glanced at Li Chang and asked, "Teacher, is the grand formation outside Tian Tan City ready?"

To seize control of the Tian Dan Pavilion, the Dark Restricted Zone had invested a significant amount of resources, setting up a massive formation outside Tian Tan City.

With this formation, even a Near-Imperial cultivator could be held off for a while.

Of course, this formation was merely a precaution.

After all, it was likely that Ye Jingshan already knew about Jun Yu and Li Chang's involvement with the Dark Restricted Zone.

If the other party didn't have any evidence, they would proceed according to the plan and take over the Tian Dan Pavilion.

But if they found irrefutable proof, then it would be a different story!

They would activate the formation, convert all the Danxiu in the city, and prepare for the upcoming decisive battle!

In any case, they were determined to take control of the Tian Dan Pavilion.

With so many Danxiu, their role in the war would be even more formidable than that of a million-strong army.

"Rest assured, everything is under control," the Near-Imperial cultivator from the Dark Restricted Zone said, scanning the entire city with his divine sense before smiling with confidence and disdain.

Upon hearing this, Li Chang and Jun Yu felt relieved and led their group towards the Dan platform with confident strides.

On the other side, Ye Jingshan arrived with Chu Xi and the others.

Neither side spoke, but the tense and oppressive atmosphere of drawn swords and bows quickly spread throughout the venue.

"The first round, pill refining."

"There are no rules, no time limits. The winner will be the one who crafts the highest-grade and finest pill."

"Begin!"

An aged and feeble voice rang out from above the Dan Platform.

The arbiter for this competition was the aged master of the Dan Pavilion, and no one would dare question his impartiality.

As the word 'begin' echoed, the young Dan Masters in the crowd erupted with excitement.

One after another, young men with boundless energy and ambition stepped forward, each carrying their own Dan Furnace.

Their faces were filled with enthusiasm and eagerness, for this was the stage where they would shine.

On the other side, Jun Yu disdainfully glanced at the crowd and strode to the front of the platform.

Chu Xi, not to be outdone, held her head high and stood tall not far from the front.

The moment these two appeared, they immediately captured the attention of everyone present.

Everyone understood that today's protagonists were these two.

"I was about to go look for you, but I didn't expect you to come back on your own," Jun Yu said, looking at Chu Xi and licking his lips greedily. "After today, you will be my furnace!"

"Hmph!"

Chu Xi coldly scoffed at his words, "A disgrace to the human race, a filthy scum of the darkness."

"Even if I have to self-destruct, I won't let you succeed!"

"It's just pill refining, I don't believe I'll lose to you!"

As her voice fell, Chu Xi let out a proud shout, and behind her, a massive furnace shadow appeared.

The furnace occupied half the sky, and it seemed so real, burning with scorching, towering flames.

"Wow! What a powerful Dan Furnace. What level is this?"

"Tsk, lack of knowledge. That's the manifestation of Chu Xi's body, she doesn't need a furnace to refine pills."

"She's so amazing. Chu Xi is young, but her pill refining skills seem quite formidable."

The appearance of the furnace immediately stirred up a commotion among the spectators.

No one knew that Chu Xi's true physique was that of an Imperial Body.

Just the form of the furnace alone was enough to astonish everyone.

"What a treasure."

Jun Yu's greedy gaze swept over the furnace, and then he smiled confidently,

"If you had a few more years, I wouldn't dare claim victory."

"But for now, you're still too green!"

Boom! As his words fell, white flames ignited around Jun Yu, flames that were both chilling and intensely hot.

The sky, once dominated by the massive furnace, was now split in half by these flames.

The onlookers gasped in surprise at this sight.

Mystic Fire, in the eyes of most Dan Masters, was just a legendary phenomenon.

Witnessing its true form, the crowd felt their journey was worthwhile.

...

As the pill refining commenced, the Dan Platform's many prodigies displayed their skills like the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, each with their unique prowess.

Numerous miraculous techniques, unseen before, appeared one after another, eliciting exclamations from the crowd.

Of course, the sound of exploding furnaces could also be heard from time to time.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, those with low psychological endurance or inadequate cultivation fled, covering their faces.

The entire Tian Dan City was abuzz with laughter, exclamations, and admiration.

As the pill refining continued, some furnaces began to exhibit anomalies.

The most spectacular of all were, of course, Jun Yu and Chu Xi! Inside the massive furnace, countless rays of light surged, and a golden pill was taking shape amidst the flames.

On the other side, white flames soared, and nine pills were arranged in a formation resembling nine stars, slowly merging into one—a union of nine stars!

Witnessing this, Dan King Li Chang couldn't help but smile.

"Looks like Jun Yu is going to win?"

The Near-Imperial from the Darkness Restricted Zone asked, not understanding pill refining.

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"Taking down Chu Xi shouldn't be a problem."

Li Chang looked into the void and smiled lightly, "The pill Chu Xi is refining is of the King-grade."

"Her physique is exceptional, and as her body serves as the furnace, she can sense even the subtlest changes in the pill."

"The quality of this pill is extremely high, and I doubt even I could refine it. That's the terror of innate talent."

"However..."

His voice paused, and his gaze shifted to Jun Yu, his smile widening as he said,

"Yu'er's pill refining techniques and his seasoned experience are beyond what that little girl can match."

"If my guess is correct, this Nine Stars Formation is a technique taught by the Master of Blood Slaughter, isn't it?"

Li Chang spoke with admiration, "This method is truly brilliant."

"The pills Jun Yu refines are usually just King-grade."

"But with this technique, by merging nine King-grade pills into one, the effectiveness of the pill has been greatly enhanced."

"Although it still doesn't reach the level of a Saint Pill, calling it a Half-Saint Divine Pill is not an exaggeration!"

"This round, Yu'er has won for sure!"

Hearing this, the Near-Imperial from the Darkness Restricted Zone smiled, showing no surprise.

The Darkness Restricted Zone had its differences, but when it came to ancient legacies, miraculous techniques, and spells, they were in abundance.

The Darkness Restricted Zone was home to countless life forms from various eras.

If it were just about legacies, even the top powers on the continent might not compare to the Darkness Restricted Zone.

...

"Ah, I lost," Ye Jingshan sighed, shaking his head helplessly.

Chu Xi lost the competition due to his inferior inheritance and age.

Jun Yu's pill refining skills were far superior to what he had taught Chu Xi.

Unless something unexpected happened, it seemed like a lost cause.

"Haha, Ye Jingshan, will Chu Yaotou cry later?" Li Chang said with a mocking smile, his eyes glancing at Ye Jingshan's unpleasant expression.

"And you, you let a child participate. Is there no one else in the Dan Sheng lineage?"

Hearing the taunt, the Dan Sheng lineage members were enraged.

Ye Jingshan stopped them and calmly glanced at Li Chang, "Even if we lose, I will lose with dignity."

"But will you be able to sleep at night after turning to the dark side?"

Chu Xi had already informed him about Dan Wang's decision to join the dark side.

However, without solid evidence, who would believe it?

With no proof and the current delicate situation, even if he spoke the truth, it would only bring humiliation upon himself.

He had made up his mind; even if they lost, he would fight to the death to prevent the other party from becoming the Dan Pavilion Master.

"Haha, without evidence, who would believe it?" Li Chang's face grew even more mocking as he turned to look at the Dan platform.

"Just watch, I will ascend to the position of Dan Pavilion Master in broad daylight!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the sound of Jun Yu's laughter echoed from below.

"Hahaha, Chu Xi, don't you dare admit defeat!"

On Jun Yu's Tianling, only two pills remained out of the original nine. When these two merged, victory would be certain!

"Admit defeat?" Chu Xi clenched her teeth and said, "Apart from Su Changqing, who else is worthy of making me bow my head?"

"You're just relying on having cultivated for a few more years. If we were the same age, I would defeat you like a dog!"

Hearing this, Jun Yu sneered, "You won't have the chance. After today, you will forever be by my side!"

He looked up at the pills in the sky and shouted, "Unite!"

Boom! A burst of brilliant light filled the sky, and a mysterious phenomenon appeared in the void, accompanied by the fragrant scent of pills permeating the heavens and earth.

Everyone present exclaimed in surprise, their faces filled with excitement and anticipation.

Li Chang, Jun Yu, and the Dan Wang lineage members wore confident smiles.

Chu Xi, Ye Jingshan, and the Dan Sheng lineage members couldn't hide their discontent.

However, just as the pills were about to fully form, two figures silently appeared behind the Dan platform.

They were none other than Su Changqing and Xuanyan, who had arrived just in time.

"This doesn't look good." Xuanyan scanned the entire venue, his eyes narrowing as he murmured.

"Fortunately, we arrived just in time."

Although it seemed like a sure defeat, Su Changqing heaved a sigh of relief.

"Can you really turn the tables and lead the Dan Sheng lineage to victory?" Xuanyan asked with interest.

"Haha."

Su Changqing smiled and looked at the pills on Jun Yu's Tianling, then said, "Senior, do you believe me when I say his furnace will explode?"

Xuanyan was taken aback by his words and then couldn't help but laugh, "How is that possible? These pills have already..."

Before he could finish his sentence, Jun Yu, who had been standing on the platform with a smug smile, suddenly froze, his face turning ashen. He gave Chu Xi one last resentful glance.

The next moment, a loud boom startled everyone present.

They all turned their gazes towards Jun Yu in disbelief.

The half-sage pill that was about to be born had... exploded? The atmosphere in the venue became silent for a moment, and then a wave of incredulous murmurs rose.

"What a joke! How could the little Dan Wang's furnace explode?"

"Impossible! How could Jun Yu make such a low-level mistake?"

"Incomprehensible! The pills were almost formed, how could they explode at this moment?"

Various voices of disbelief filled the air.

The situation was so incomprehensible that no one expected Jun Yu, a Dan master of his caliber, to have his furnace explode.

Not only the geniuses but even ordinary small talents wouldn't make such a low-level mistake.

"This..."

At this moment, not only the others but even Ye Jingshan and Chu Xi were stunned.

They had considered a hundred ways to win, but they never imagined that Jun Yu's furnace would explode.

"Someone helped me!" Chu Xi quickly realized, her clear eyes scanning the Dan platform below.

Unfortunately, Su Changqing had already changed his appearance, and she didn't recognize him.

"Did you really make his furnace explode?" Xuanyan, standing below the Dan platform, couldn't help but widen his eyes at the sight.

Su Changqing smiled but didn't answer.

Explode the furnace?

It was too easy.

Even if he had ordered Jun Yu to kneel before Chu Xi at that moment, the other party wouldn't dare to refuse! With his identity as Tong Lin, Jun Yu wouldn't dare to disobey.

On the Dan platform, Jun Yu listened to the various voices of doubt around him, his face turning ashen. He was filled with confusion.

Before he could get an explanation from Tong Lin, the furious roars of the Dark Zone's Near-Imperial and his teacher, Li Chang, echoed in his ears.

"Jun Yu!"

"What are you doing?!"

(End of Chapter)

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