Chapter 437 The Dan Meeting Begins

The next day, when the first ray of morning light poured down from the sky like a golden sword, piercing through the dark night that enveloped the earth, the entire Shengdan City instantly boiled over at that moment.

Today, Shengdan City will surely be the focus of everyone's attention. The eyes of the entire Zhongzhou are gathered here. Everyone is looking forward to it, waiting for the person who can stand until the last moment to appear.

And the person who can stand out from the alchemy geniuses from all over the Douqi Continent will undoubtedly be a true child of destiny.

Every generation of Alchemy Championship champions has left a brilliant and glorious reputation in the magnificent historical picture of the Douqi Continent, without exception.

And it is precisely because of this that the value and weight contained in the Alchemy Club can be infinitely magnified like the bright stars.

If anyone can become the final champion, it can be seen that the future history of the Douqi Continent will definitely add a rich and glorious touch to it.

This honor is as dazzling as a bright star, enough to make anyone crazy. After all, who would be willing to become one of those ordinary, mediocre beings in this life...

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Inside the room, Xun'er stood quietly in front of Xiao Ling, concentrating on arranging the purple alchemist robe specially made by Danta for him.

Her delicate hand gently brushed across the collar, carefully smoothing out the slight wrinkles.

Xun'er's eyes are gentle and focused, and every movement is filled with love in her whole body. She is just like a virtuous housewife, exuding a warm and moving atmosphere.

Today, Xiao Ling was wearing the purple alchemist robe specially made by Danta. The robe was of fine texture and as luxurious as amethyst. Under the light, it exuded a mysterious aura.

On his chest, the rank badge awarded by Danta was particularly eye-catching. On the badge, eight purple-gold stars shone brightly, shining like the brightest star cluster in the night sky.

Since obtaining the 8th-grade alchemist badge a few years ago, Xiao Ling has always kept a low profile and has never worn the badge in public. However, today, he was dressed so solemnly, which was undoubtedly the most solemn time in recent years.

It can be seen that this alchemy meeting is of great significance to Xiao Ling, which makes him attach great importance to this alchemy meeting.

"Brother Xiao Ling, this outfit really suits you, it's pleasing to the eye." Xun'er said as she continued to tidy up Xiao Ling's clothes. Her eyes fell on Xiao Ling's figure, full of admiration, and she felt that Xiao Ling was so perfect.

When Xiao Ling heard what Xun'er said, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing an extremely confident smile, and he said with a hint of pride,

"That's inevitable. No matter where I, your brother Xiao Ling, go, I will be the focus of everyone's attention just by looking at my appearance. I usually just keep a low profile, but today, because of this alchemy meeting, I will naturally show my extraordinary style."

"Tsk tsk, if Brother Xiao Ling says that, I'm afraid that when I go out later, I'll attract the attention of countless young women."

Xun'er stopped tidying up Xiao Ling's robe, stretched out her slender jade fingers, and lightly touched the tip of Xiao Ling's nose. She raised her eyebrows slightly, her tone full of teasing.

"Haha, those ordinary women are nothing but vulgar women. How can they be compared with my Xun'er? In my heart, Xun'er, you are unique and your position is irreplaceable." Xiao Ling said, and took the opportunity to grab Xun'er's jade hand that was touching his nose. With a light pull, he held the graceful body in front of him tightly in his arms.

"Oh, Brother Xiao Ling, by doing this, you have messed up the collar that Xun'er had just straightened." Xun'er was slightly startled by Xiao Ling's sudden action. Her pretty face, as white as jade, blushed slightly. She twisted her body slightly, but did not struggle hard. Instead, she seemed to be reluctant.

"It's okay. We can sort it out later. It won't take too long."

A sly smirk appeared on Xiao Ling's face. Before Xun'er could react, he kissed her soft lips with lightning speed.

"No~"

Being attacked by Xiao Ling so suddenly, Xun Er was a little caught off guard. She subconsciously stretched out her hand to press against Xiao Ling's chest. But it was only for a moment before Xun Er gave up the resistance and devoted herself to this sweet response.

After the two of them had some fun, they didn't waste any more time. Then, they simply packed up and walked out of the room hand in hand.

……

"crunch..."

Inside the courtyard, a door slowly opened, and two figures, a man and a woman, walked out slowly hand in hand, and then came into the sight of Medusa and others who had been waiting outside the door.

The three girls slowly raised their heads and saw Xiao Ling, who was tall and straight, heroic, and handsome, just like a handsome gentleman, exuding extraordinary demeanor.

Xun'er's eyebrows are like distant ink, her eyes are as clear as autumn water, her skin is as white and delicate as snow, and her temperament is as noble and elegant as a pure lotus.

The two of them standing side by side are truly a perfect match, like a pair made in heaven. The picture is so beautiful that one can't take their eyes off.

"Young Master, it is really rare to see you dressed so formally today." Qing Lin couldn't help but speak as he looked at Xiao Ling, who was wearing the formal attire of an alchemist.

"Of course. This time I'm going to seize the championship position that countless alchemists covet, so naturally I need to dress more formally." Xiao Ling smiled slightly, gently rubbed Qinglin's head, and said softly.

"Hehe, if you, Xiao Ling, take action yourself, then winning the championship of this alchemy competition will naturally be a sure thing." Zi Yan laughed at the side.

After Zi Yan finished speaking, the girls looked at each other and smiled with ease. Obviously, they were confident in Xiao Ling's alchemy skills and believed that Xiao Ling would win the championship this time.

"Haha, okay, let's not waste time, let's set off immediately." After Xiao Ling greeted the three women, he raised the corners of his mouth slightly and said softly.

"The Alchemy Conference, which is held every thirty years, is finally about to begin. The moment that everyone is paying attention to is really exciting. I just hope that the process of this Alchemy Conference will not be too simple, otherwise it will be a bit boring..."

After saying that, Xiao Ling took the lead and walked out of the hall. Xun Er naturally took Xiao Ling's arm and walked side by side with Xiao Ling in an intimate manner.

Afterwards, Medusa and the others looked at each other, nodded slightly, and quickly followed.

When Xiao Ling and his group walked out of the courtyard, they unexpectedly met Ye Xinlan and Ye Zhong who had been waiting there for a long time. They exchanged brief and cordial greetings with each other, and then embarked on today's journey together...

As Xiao Ling and his party set off in high spirits, countless alchemists in Shengdan City were also in high spirits. They were full of their own aspirations, and their eyes were shining with expectation and desire.

They marched towards the venue of the alchemy conference with firm steps, adding a touch of magnificence to the upcoming grand alchemy conference...

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The venue of the Dan Conference was located in the northern area of ​​the inner city of Shengdan City. That area had already been occupied by a terrifying sea of ​​people a few days ago.

Therefore, when Xiao Ling and others arrived here, all they could see was a sea of ​​densely packed human heads that seemed to have no end.

The deafening noise rose to the sky, like a surging wave, and finally turned into a terrifying sound wave that spread in all directions, and could be clearly heard within a radius of 100 miles. Xiao Ling and his group stood firmly on a building and looked around. Only then did they realize that this area was a huge square of nearly a thousand feet.

In the middle of the square, there were many stone platforms suspended in the air. These stone platforms were faintly glowing, and looked extremely mysterious. If you sensed them carefully, you could also sense some spatial power emanating from them.

Then, Xiao Ling withdrew his gaze and slowly scanned the dense crowd below.

It has to be said that Zhongzhou is indeed a place where heroes gather. In addition to familiar people such as Cao Ying and Song Qing, Xiao Ling also discovered many unfamiliar faces wearing the seventh-grade alchemist badge.

Amidst the bustling crowd, Xiao Ling's gaze suddenly fixed. He noticed several people whose figures were tightly covered by black robes.

Although those people tried their best to restrain their breath, Xiao Ling still keenly sensed the vague eerie aura.

Xiao Ling narrowed his eyes and thought to himself, if I guessed correctly, these people should be from the Soul Palace...

However, Xiao Ling didn't care too much about it. He just paid some attention in his mind and quickly looked away.

Afterwards, he turned his attention elsewhere, his expression became calm again, and he continued to observe the various alchemists around him and the various arrangements at the alchemy conference.

As a veteran who has been training in the Alchemy Domain for many years, Ye Chong once participated in an Alchemy Conference when he was young and was familiar with the situation of the conference.

He pointed at the suspended stone slabs and explained in detail to Xiao Ling and his companions beside him:

"Master Xiao Ling, this is the exclusive seat for all the alchemists who have passed the first two rounds of assessment to compete in the final alchemy competition."

Ye Zhong paused for a moment, then pointed his finger into the distance, towards the dark grey space shrouded by a strange grey aura, with a hint of solemnity in his tone.
"Over there is the illusionary land for the first round of assessment. Only alchemists above the fifth rank are qualified to enter this mysterious realm. The gray mist comes from a strange beast called the Phantom Soul Beast, which can induce hallucinations and suppress the spread of soul power. The illusion is very complicated and if you are not careful, explorers will lose their way."

Xiao Ling nodded slightly. He had heard about the process and levels of the alchemy meeting beforehand. As for the illusion created by the first level, he found that it was somewhat similar to the illusionary dream spirit shadow he practiced.

However, compared to the profundity of the phantom dream, the structure of this illusion is somewhat superficial, and the effect is far inferior, and cannot be compared.

Ye Zhong said this, shaking his head slightly, with a relaxed smile on his face, and continued, "However, this first level is just to screen out those unqualified people who want to sneak into the Alchemy Conference. For a contestant like Master Xiao Ling who is capable of competing for the championship, these tests are nothing to be afraid of."

After a slight pause, Ye Zhong continued, "If you pass this first round of tests, you will be qualified to enter the Dan Realm..."

When talking about the Dan Realm, Ye Zhong's expression became obviously much more serious.

"Dan Realm?"

As Ye Zhong finished speaking, hearing this unfamiliar name, the faces of Zi Yan and the other two girls suddenly showed some confusion. However, Xiao Ling and Xun Er, who had known about this for a long time, looked normal and did not react much.

"When the Alchemy Contest begins, all contestants will step into a mysterious realm, which is the legendary Alchemy World." Ye Zhong nodded slowly, revealing a hint of awe in his tone.
"The Dan Realm is a peculiar world constructed by the power of space. According to legend, it was created by an ancient Dou Sheng in Danta. Although the Dan Realm has gradually declined over the years, it is still a holy place that countless alchemists yearn for."

“In that space, rare natural treasures are everywhere, and many medicinal herbs that are difficult to find in the outside world are also everywhere.

"The alchemists who are lucky enough to enter the Dan Realm will receive a list of various rare medicinal materials. Your task is to use your own strength to search for these medicinal materials in the Dan Realm and collect them one by one. Only after completing this task can you exchange it for a precious space stone at the exit, so that you can leave the Dan Realm and continue to participate in the final competition."

He paused, looked at the stone platform in the distance, and continued, "Those stone platforms suspended in the sky are not accessible to everyone. They are specially designed for those winners who have overcome numerous difficulties and finally reached the last level. Not everyone is qualified to step onto those stone platforms..."

After hearing Ye Zhong's explanation, the three women who were still a little confused suddenly understood a lot. They were all people who had seen some big scenes, and it was not the first time they had seen the special effects created by the methods of the Dou Sheng. The Star Realm of Xingyun Pavilion and Donglong Island were all like this, so they did not find it particularly novel.

However, Zi Yan's attention was unexpectedly attracted by the rare medicinal materials in the alchemy world that Ye Chong had boasted about before.

In the eyes of Miss Zi Yan, everything in the world is discarded. Only those rare medicinal herbs that can be used as medicine and as delicacies and Xiao Ling can interest her.

When she thought about the countless delicious and rare medicinal herbs hidden in the Dan World, Zi Yan's eyes sparkled and her heart was filled with anticipation. She was even a little impatient and wanted to immediately plunge into the Dan World to search for those coveted treasures.

"Xiao Ling, Xiao Ling, since there are so many good things in this alchemy world, why don't you take me with you? Maybe there are good things that I have never tasted." Zi Yan waved Xiao Ling's other hand, raised her little face, and said to Xiao Ling expectantly.

Xiao Ling looked at Zi Yan's impatient expression, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly, and he couldn't help but sigh in his heart that the attraction of medicinal herbs to Zi Yan was still so terrifying.

He shook his head gently, a helpless look on his face, and said softly: "If you want to go, then find an opportunity and sneak into the Dan Realm when no one is paying attention. Anyway, with your ability, no one will be able to detect your whereabouts."

After saying that, Xiao Ling looked at Zi Yan with a bit of doting, as if he had no way to deal with her greedy and curious nature.

Now that Xiao Ling thought about it, there should be an eighth-level ancient dragon bear in the Dan world. That ancient dragon bear has been in the Dan world for many years, and the medicinal materials it has collected are probably too numerous to count.

There is some Taixu ancient dragon clan blood in the ancient dragon bear's body. With the royal blood of Taixu ancient dragon in Zi Yan's body, she can just take the ancient dragon bear as her younger brother. In this way, those medicinal herbs will naturally be easy to get.

"Hehe, that's great. After you, Xiao Ling, pass the first level, I will find a chance to sneak into the Dan Realm and reunite with you."

Zi Yan said this excitedly, her little face flushed with excitement, her eyes sparkling with bright light, as if she had already seen the scene of herself harvesting a lot of medicinal materials in the Dan world.

Seeing Zi Yan like this, several people looked at each other, and the corners of their mouths involuntarily rose slightly, revealing a faint smile.

Ye Chong, who was standing aside, was stunned for a moment when he saw Xiao Ling and his companions so rashly decide to sneak into the Dan World, such a shocking thing. He opened his mouth but didn't know what to say.

However, he couldn't help but think of the scene where Zi Yan used her spatial power on the spatial wormhole, and he couldn't help but have some understanding in his heart. With this lady's amazing mastery of space, perhaps, she could really sneak into the Dan Realm without anyone noticing and enter the Dan Realm as a non-contestant.

However, Ye Zhong still spoke up to remind him, “There are no rules or restrictions in the Alchemy World. It is reasonable to fight in it. In previous Alchemy Conferences, many alchemists lost their lives in the Alchemy World. Master Xiao Ling, please be careful and don’t be careless…”

"I heard some news earlier that the people from the Soul Palace will also have some plans for the Alchemy Association this time. Master Xiao Ling, your relationship with the Soul Palace has always been bad, so you have to be careful to avoid being ambushed by those villains..."

"Thank you, Elder Ye Zhong for the reminder. I will naturally know my limits." Xiao Ling nodded slightly. His tone was calm but revealed a sense of calmness and confidence. There was no trace of panic in his expression.

Although Xiao Ling did not know everything about the conspiracy of the Soul Palace, he had a premonition in his heart. With his current strength, the conspiracy of the Soul Palace was not too scary for him.

After the previous careful investigation, Xiao Ling already had a thorough understanding of the strength of those people. Compared with their current strength, those opponents were obviously not at the same level, and they did not pose a substantial threat to him.

(End of this chapter)