Even the usually calm Palace Master Dan Pool's expression shifted slightly upon hearing this. He was less than a hundred years old and had no immediate use for a Ten Thousand Year Longevity Pill.
However, as soon as Jiang Chen spoke, the knowledgeable Palace Master Dan Pool instantly understood the pill's value. He quickly pulled Jiang Chen behind him. "Jiang Chen, there is no need to say anything more."
Down below, Elder Cloud Nirvana couldn't help but stand up upon hearing this, his face filled with emotion.
As one of the premier alchemy experts in the Myriad Phantoms Region, his understanding of a pill's value was even greater than Palace Master Dan Pool's.
When Jiang Chen named the Ten Thousand Year Longevity Pill, Elder Cloud Nirvana's mind buzzed with shock. But he quickly calmed himself, realizing this was a momentous matter.
"Brother Dan Pool, what are you doing?" Holy Elephant Clan Leader chuckled. "This Ten Thousand Year Longevity Pill is something none of us have ever heard of before. We're all eager to learn more."
Palace Master Dan Pool smiled faintly. "The Alchemy Duel of Phantom Wave Mountain has already concluded. This pill met the requirements and thus complied with the competition rules. There is nothing more to be said. One should not press matters repeatedly. Earlier, because Jiang Chen performed too well, you demanded his bloodline be tested. Now, because his pill grade is high, you want him to explain the pill's origin. Everyone, ask yourselves—is it right to treat a young junior this way?"
From Palace Master Dan Pool's perspective, he naturally had to protect Jiang Chen.
Based on what Jiang Chen described, the Ten Thousand Year Longevity Pill was certain to cause a sensation.
This was wonderful news for Dan Pool Palace. But for Jiang Chen, it was a double-edged sword.
The benefit was, naturally, that it would make Jiang Chen famous.
The downside was that it could bring him negative pressure and unwanted attention.
Possessing both the formula and the method to refine such a high-grade pill, Jiang Chen would undoubtedly become a highly sought-after individual. Countless people with ulterior motives would be watching him, ready to make their move.
Wei Wuying laughed coldly. "Brother Dan Pool, that's not quite right. If you have a clear conscience, why fear suspicion?"
Palace Master Dan Pool sneered. "Sect Master Wei, if you can't afford to lose, just say so. The championship of this Phantom Wave Mountain Alchemy Duel isn't necessarily untransferable to you."
These words hit Wei Wuying hard. He jumped up like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. "Dan Pool, what exactly do you mean by that?"
"Alright, alright." Holy Elephant Clan Leader stepped in to mediate. In truth, he saw everything as clearly as a mirror. He knew Dan Pool Palace couldn't have cheated, and from beginning to end, he'd understood there was nothing wrong with Jiang Chen. Jiang Chen's background and origins had been thoroughly investigated long ago due to the alliance between Treasure Tree Sect and Dan Pool Palace.
The Carefree Sect was picking a fight because the championship competition had turned ugly.
The Holy Sword Sect was picking a fight because of their age-old enmity with Dan Pool Palace.
Now, with the appearance of the Ten Thousand Year Longevity Pill, Holy Elephant Clan Leader's only thought was that he absolutely had to obtain it!
Among the four great families of the Holy Elephant Hall, Holy Elephant Clan Leader was the strongest in power and the most senior in standing, but he was also the oldest.
His remaining lifespan was already quite limited.
Although his cultivation was currently the undisputed peak of the Myriad Phantoms Region, being number one with little time left wasn't something to boast about.
So, upon hearing Jiang Chen mention the Ten Thousand Year Longevity Pill, he was the one most moved.
"Brother Wei, Brother Dan Pool, please, say no more. With so many eyes watching this Alchemy Duel, how could there possibly be any problems?"
Holy Elephant Clan Leader's words were clearly biased towards Dan Pool Palace.
It wasn't because he'd suddenly developed a conscience towards Dan Pool Palace, but because he desired something from them.
Dan Pool nodded. "Since Holy Elephant Clan Leader puts it this way, I believe it's time to declare the Alchemy Duel concluded and distribute the entry slots for Phantom Wave Mountain, isn't it? Further commotion would be unseemly. As a prestigious Fourth-Rank Sect, we must maintain the demeanor of a great sect and not become a laughingstock to the world."
Holy Elephant Clan Leader also knew that forcing Dan Pool Palace to share the Ten Thousand Year Longevity Pill was an unreasonable demand. He could only privately inquire if a trade was possible.
However, he also knew that if he didn't keep Palace Master Dan Pool in good spirits at this moment, the Palace Master would never agree to sell him the pill.
"Hmm, my Holy Elephant Hall has no objections to these duel results. Brother Zhu, what do you think?"
Holy Elephant Clan Leader was well aware that the Northern Depths Sect would definitely support Dan Pool Palace. Apart from the Holy Sword Sect and the Carefree Sect, only the Three Star Sect's stance remained.
The Three Star Sect's Sect Master Zhu smiled bitterly. "To be honest, though I still have many questions in my heart, at this point, I feel we should accept the facts. Since no evidence can be found, continuing to dwell on it is simply a waste of time. We would be better served by quickly distributing the entry slots for Phantom Wave Mountain."
"Reasonable. I believe the results should stand," Heavenly Depths Master of the Northern Depths Sect added with a smile.
Wang Jianyu of the Holy Sword Sect glanced at Wei Wuying. Seeing that Wei Wuying also seemed resigned, he sighed softly but said nothing more.
It was Wang Jianyu's original intention to press the matter to the end.
But as the sect ranked last among the Six Great Sects, the Holy Sword Sect truly didn't have the capital to make a fuss.
Once the Fourth-Rank Sects reached a consensus, the Fifth-Rank Sects certainly wouldn't object. They were genuinely convinced by Dan Pool Palace's championship.
Distributing the entry slots proved to be quite straightforward.