Chapter 283: Demon Emperor, you… The Pill Convention is undoubtedly a super event in Qingzhou. Every time it approaches, Cultivators speculate on what Spirit Pills will appear and pay attention to whether these innovative pills are useful to them!

However, this Pill Convention is somewhat unusual.

Due to Lin Jing’s appearance, the discussions about him are faintly overshadowing the Pill Convention itself!

Even within the Tongtian Pagoda, Lin Jing’s participation is being taken very seriously.

They worry that improper handling could turn Tongtian City into a battlefield for seizing the Longevity Body.

The twelve Pill Sects of the Tongtian Pagoda, each one, are masters of a particular pill Dao school, capable of easily refining sixth-grade Medicinal Pills. In special circumstances with the right timing, location, and people, even a seventh-grade Medicinal Pill might not be out of reach.

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In Qingzhou, apart from the Tongtian Tower Master, they represent the highest standard of pill Dao on the Tianyuan Continent.

In previous Pill Conventions, three people from the twelve Pill Sects were responsible for presiding.

Currently, the three Pill Sects responsible for this Pill Convention—the Sun Moon Pill Sovereign, the Divine Cauldron Pill Sect, and the Creation Pill Sect—are discussing Lin Jing’s participation.

“There are three ways to obtain eligibility to participate in the Pill Convention.”

“First, affiliated forces of the Tongtian Pagoda each receive one participation slot for every Pill Convention.”

“Second, by winning the Alchemy competitions held by the Tongtian Pagoda in various places, one can gain qualification to participate in the Pill Convention.”

“As for the last one, core members of the Tongtian Pagoda have the right to issue participation tokens to outsiders.”

“Lin Jing successfully registered for the Pill Convention with this participation token.” The Divine Cauldron Pill Sect, an elderly man with flowing hair, stretched out his hand and threw out a token.

“This token seems to have been issued by your Disciple.” He looked at the silver-haired woman present, the Sun Moon Pill Sovereign. “Regarding this matter, I have already asked my Disciple.” The Sun Moon Pill Sovereign spoke: “My Disciple Jiegeng did indeed give a participation token to someone, but that person was a young man named Fire Dragon Pill Master, not Lin Jing. It seems he was a Pill Master cultivated by the Demon Court Saintess Xu Qingyao!”

“Now there are two possibilities: one is that the Fire Dragon Pill Master Jiegeng encountered was Lin Jing in disguise.”

“The other possibility is that Lin Jing obtained the participation token from the Fire Dragon Pill Master.”

“Whichever it is, it means that this Longevity Physique has already come into contact with the Demon Court.”

“Lin Jing dares to appear in Tongtian City, and behind him, he should also have the protection of the Demon Court’s Third Holy Maiden. In this way—with the Sky Lion Saintess Gu Qianqiu, the Demon Court’s Third Holy Maiden Xu Qingyao, and the powerhouses from the Ancient Kingdom Academy, he has gathered quite a formidable force.

If a battle were to break out, the consequences would be unimaginable.”

“Although we don’t know the true purpose of this Longevity Physique participating in the Pill Convention, it has reached this point, and we absolutely cannot allow a battle to occur within Tongtian City.”

“A year ago, the Tower Master announced his seclusion and entrusted us with presiding over the Pill Convention. In short, we must not disturb the Tower Master’s cultivation.” The Sun Moon Pill Sovereign spoke: “Senior Brother Creation, you have the highest cultivation among us, so please intervene to warn the Longevity Physique at that time.”

“Easily said, but what about after the Pill Convention ends?” The Creation Pill Sect was a dashing and unrestrained middle-aged Cultivator.

“If it’s truly as rumored that Lin Jing has come to seek refuge with the Tongtian Pagoda, should we protect him or not?” he asked with interest.

“Haha.” The Divine Cauldron Pill Sect laughed heartily: “That depends on whether Lin Jing has the ability. Even if he wins the Pill Convention, it’s not worth the Tongtian Pagoda going against so many forces just to protect him.”

“Unless his pills can shock us, but do you think a Foundation Establishment Cultivator like him can achieve that level?”

“Indeed, his pill Dao talent is good, but compared to the Karma he carries, it’s nothing.” The Sun Moon Pill Sovereign took out a Gluttonous Pill, which Lin Jing had refined. It was indeed astonishing, but merely this level was far from enough to gain the protection of the Tongtian Pagoda.

Far from enough.

After all, currently, there might be more than a handful of Void Profound Demon Ancestors eyeing Lin Jing.

Even if the Tongtian Pagoda has a profound heritage, it is unwilling to stir up trouble for the Longevity Physique, especially since this Longevity Physique is not a Qingzhou Cultivator, but an Ancient Kingdom Cultivator.

“After the Pill Convention, we’ll find an excuse to expel Lin Jing from Tongtian City. We shouldn’t actively get involved in these grievances; we’ll just see if there’s an opportunity to profit from others’ struggles.”

The three Pill Sects finalized their stance on Lin Jing’s participation.

In a blink of an eye, several months passed.

The start time of the Pill Convention was drawing nearer. Even with the risk of a major battle, a large number of Cultivators still arrived at Tongtian City.

The grand Pill Convention was also a business opportunity.

Many new pills with excellent effects would be purchased in bulk by various forces immediately after the Pill Convention.

If they acted too late, they might not be able to acquire the new pills, as a Pill Master’s refining energy and Alchemy Materials are limited.

However, if they could acquire some innovative and high-quality Medicinal Pills in advance, these forces might experience a sudden surge in overall strength upon returning, rapidly surpassing surrounding forces.

It is entirely possible for one pill to change the situation of a city.

And now, with the Pill Convention about to begin, just as they were ready to cast their nets and catch fish, Lin Jing and Xu Qingyao panicked.

“What should we do?”

“We can’t contact the Demon Emperor at all.”

Before Lin Jing refined the Transformation Pill and went to the Thunder Dragon Clan, Xu Qingyao had clearly contacted His Majesty the Demon Emperor and informed him that Lin Jing would participate in this upcoming Pill Convention. The Demon Emperor then agreed, saying it would act at that time.

However, now the time is almost here, and the Demon Emperor has disappeared!

“Where could His Majesty the Demon Emperor have gone?”

Lin Jing felt a headache. At such a critical moment, he was waiting for His Majesty the Demon Emperor to display his Divine Ability, but being unable to contact him was too much.

Lin Jing sighed and said, “How about—we don’t participate?”

“Let’s talk about it next time.”

“Anyway, those who care whether I appear at the Pill Convention are all enemies, so it’s fine to trick them a bit.”

“This—is that okay??” The Senior Sister fell into deep thought.

“Whether it’s okay or not, this is the only way. We can’t go participate alone without being able to contact His Majesty the Demon Emperor.”

“Although my illusionary technique is good, in that place, there will be at least a dozen Void Profound eyes staring at Tongtian City.

Once I show my face, it will be difficult to conceal myself again.”

“Without a Dao Protector, the day the Pill Convention ends will be my death day—”

The two were helpless and could only decide to skip the Pill Convention. Just as they were about to pack their bags and head back home instead of going to Tongtian City, a crack suddenly appeared not far away. Immediately after, a white-haired girl, just over ten years old, wearing a white dragon robe and looking lively and spirited, walked out of it.

Lin Jing and Xu Qingyao silently watched the white-haired girl with tiger ears and a tiger tail, speechless for a long time, hoping their guess was wrong. “This Emperor is late.”