This Heaven Mending Pill had indeed appeared in a rather strange and miraculous manner. Before this, not a single clue or piece of information had been obtained.
Without any prior warning, the
Could it be that behind the scenes, the Eternal Sacred Land also had many powerful alchemists secretly studying the Dao of Alchemy?
More than the question of how the pill had been refined, he was more curious about whose hand had produced it.
"Hmph, what does the Eternal Sacred Land mean by deliberately sending an envoy with this pill and an invitation? Are they trying to show off in front of our Hundred Gods Kingdom?" One of the ancestors spoke with a displeased tone.
"Heh, perhaps they're still sore about Elder Zi Mu's affair and want to flaunt things before us?" Another ancestor's tone was laced with disdain.
Shi Xuan smiled coolly. "Show off? The Eternal Sacred Land hardly has the confidence for that. However, this pill really is quite astonishing. I hear the Eternal Sacred Land will be offering other surprises as well? Could it be that they've recently stumbled upon some great luck and gotten their hands on many pill recipes? But having only recipes wouldn't be enough. The craftsmanship behind this Heaven Mending Pill clearly displays the style of a true master."
Shi Xuan's speculation caused the two ancestors to exchange glances, both feeling that something was off about the whole affair.
"Shi Xuan, will you be attending this Heaven Restoration Assembly?" one of the ancestors asked.
Shi Xuan smiled faintly. "Why wouldn't I? I refuse to believe the Eternal Sacred Land can stir up much of a storm. Elder Zi Mu wasn't up to the task before — do you really think Zi Che Min is any better than him? I don't think so."
"Heh, I'm just worried they might hold a grudge. Shi Xuan, you're really going?"
"Of course." Shi Xuan was quite decisive about it. "Why shouldn't I? I never laid a finger on Elder Zi Mu. He was petty and narrow-minded, couldn't let go of one breath, and literally died of anger — how can that be blamed on me? Besides, if Elder Zi Mu wasn't up to it, I refuse to believe the Eternal Sacred Land has any towering figure in the Dao of Alchemy."
"Oh, that reminds me — last time, the Eternal Sacred Land's Zi Che Min also stirred up trouble. Do you remember? About the ingredients for the Water Moon Heart-Gazing Pill?"
As soon as this ancestor spoke, the other immediately nodded. "Right, right, there was that matter. The Water Moon Heart-Gazing Pill wasn't particularly important, so even though the whole thing made a big splash at the time, nobody really took it seriously."
The Water Moon Heart-Gazing Pill was not of a particularly high tier, so in the world of alchemy, it wasn't held in especially high regard.
Therefore, when that incident occurred, although it drew a wave of attention from the alchemy world, it was quickly dismissed by everyone.
After all, everyone figured it had just been the Eternal Sacred Land getting lucky — a fortunate fluke.
Now, with the Heaven Mending Pill matter arising once more, it reminded those ancestor-level figures of the Hundred Gods Kingdom of that earlier incident.
"I heard the Water Moon Heart-Gazing Pill affair was caused by some young genius? Could this Heaven Mending Pill also be related to that same young genius?"
"Impossible. How could a young genius possibly know so much? And his technique couldn't possibly be that refined, could it?"
Shi Xuan sighed softly. "Enough. There's no point in going back and forth speculating. The assembly is about to begin — perhaps going to see it firsthand will be the most direct answer."
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The Hundred Gods Kingdom and the Eternal Divine Kingdom had a strained relationship with a history of grievances, yet even they couldn't resist the temptation of the Heaven Mending Pill — let alone the other factions?
Victory reports kept pouring in from every direction. Envoys from various quarters returned to the Eternal Sacred Land one after another — some brought good news, some carried verbal messages, and some even returned with personal letters.
By and large, most of these allied factions had agreed to attend the Heaven Restoration Assembly. Some even expressed their immense curiosity and admiration for the Heaven Mending Pill in their letters.
The good news kept flowing, greatly encouraging the three Holy Sovereigns.
At the same time, however, a considerable amount of pressure settled upon them. Now that the assembly was already set in motion, there was no way to cancel.
"Elder Zi Che, the various parties have basically confirmed they will attend this Heaven Restoration Assembly — including Shi Xuan of the Hundred Gods Kingdom!"
When Zi Che Min heard that name, his eyes flickered slightly.
So Shi Xuan really was coming.
That meant this confrontation was probably unavoidable. At this thought, Zi Che Min's heartbeat quickened despite himself.
Could Shao Yuan win this battle?
As for the man himself,
It wasn't until Zi Che Min came to inform him.
"Shi Xuan is coming, is he?" Jiang Chen's eyes lit up slightly.
"Yes, he's confirmed he'll be there. Shao Yuan, once he arrives, you'll have no way to back out of this fight. Shi Xuan is a formidable character — you need to prepare yourself mentally for everything."
Jiang Chen smiled serenely. He knew Zi Che Min was still worried. But he didn't plan to say much of anything. At this point, there was no need for comforting words. There wasn't much time left — soon everything would be proven, and any further explanation would be a waste of breath.
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News of the Heaven Mending Pill and the Heaven Restoration Assembly also spread like wildfire within the Eternal Divine Kingdom.