Chapter 574: The Ten Great Elders of Pill Tower, Where Half-Saints Are as Common as Dogs!
Pill Tower had always been known for its Three Pill Chiefs and a group of Dou Ancestor-level Elders. However, if that was all Pill Tower had, it wouldn't be able to maintain its status as a top-tier faction.
Deep within Pill Tower, there was an inner organization known as Little Pill Tower, which was its true core.
Compared to the Three Chiefs, all major decisions were ultimately made by the Grand Elder Council.
In terms of power, this council was not much weaker than Soul Hall itself.
While Xuan Kongzi was recognized as the top figure in Pill Tower, his true body was actually just an avatar
The real ancestor of Pill Tower had been missing for years.
With the old patriarch gone, decision-making fell entirely to the Elders of Little Pill Tower.
And these elders were monstrously powerful.
After hearing Xuan Kongzi mention Little Pill Tower, Wu Tian simply nodded and said
"The name of Little Pill Tower is well known to me. As for Pill Tower's missing ancestor… **I've always been curious about his hobby of 'experiencing life.'*"
The moment Wu Tian said this
Xuan Kongzi was stunned.
The truth about Pill Tower's ancestor was a closely guarded secret.
Even within Pill Tower, only the elders of Little Pill Tower knew the truth.
Not even the Three Chiefs had learned about it until years after assuming their positions.
So
How did Wu Tian know?!
For a moment, Xuan Kongzi was shaken to his core.
If Wu Tian was aware of this, did that mean…
He knew their ancestor personally?
If so, this man was even more terrifying than they imagined!
With a bitter smile, Xuan Kongzi said
"Pavilion Master, you must understand that the elders of Little Pill Tower are a rather… stubborn group of old men…"
"So, rather than them coming to see me… they have requested that I go to them?" Wu Tian interjected with a faint smile.
Xuan Kongzi laughed awkwardly, while Xuan Yi stepped forward and explained
"Pavilion Master, these elders… they haven't left their sanctuary in many, many years."
Even Tian Lei Zi, who was usually stern-faced, tried to persuade him
"Pavilion Master, please consider the bigger picture. For the sake of our alliance…"
Seeing the Three Chiefs acting so uncharacteristically reserved, Wu Tian simply smiled and said
"Since we are allies, I won't make this difficult for you. Besides… meeting a few Half-Saints sounds interesting enough."
The Three Chiefs instantly froze in shock.
He even knew about that?!
Little Pill Tower's seven elders were well known.
But Wu Tian even knew about their cultivation levels?!
How did he know all this?!
Still in disbelief, the chiefs reluctantly led Wu Tian toward Pill Tower Mountain, the hidden home of Little Pill Tower.
Since meeting a bunch of old men didn't sound particularly exciting, Xiao Yi Xian, Zi Yan, and the others stayed behind to rest.
Meanwhile, Cai Lin accompanied Wu Tian.
Little Pill Tower was located at the peak of Pill Tower Mountain.
The summit was an expansive, naturally-formed plaza, surrounded by thick clouds that looked as soft as cotton.
The scenery was so otherworldly, it felt like a celestial paradise.
Normally, this place was deserted.
But today
A large gathering of white-haired elders had already assembled, waiting for Wu Tian's arrival.
Each of these old figures was a formidable presence.
Even the weakest among them could instantly elevate a sect's status by simply joining it.
As Wu Tian and Cai Lin arrived, a strange aura filled the air.
Something was off.
"This many elders… what exactly are they trying to pull?" Wu Tian muttered to himself.
Cai Lin's expression darkened.
The true core of Pill Tower had finally revealed itself.
Unlike the outer elders, these figures were monsters in both alchemy and combat.
"This is…"
Cai Lin's breathing slowed as she carefully examined the elders.
Her eyes widened in disbelief.
Among the seven elders, the weakest two were Peak Dou Venerates, on par with Tian Lei Zi and Xuan Yi.
Then came
➤ Two Early Half-Saints.
➤ One Mid Half-Saint.
➤ One High Half-Saint.
And finally…
The most terrifying figure of all
A mysterious old man in the center, clad in simple hemp robes, radiating an immense aura.
His expression was calm, his presence boundless
He was a Two-Star Dou Saint!
"So many Half-Saints… Pill Tower really is a hidden behemoth…"
Cai Lin's heart raced.
Compared to Blazing Flame Valley, which had one Dou Saint, Pill Tower had multiple Half-Saints and even a Two-Star Dou Saint!
Even if the old ancestor was missing, this alone was enough to make Soul Hall wary.
A force this powerful had been hiding in plain sight all along.
Compared to the fallen Four Pavilion Alliance, Two Sects, and Three Valleys, Pill Tower's true foundation was on another level entirely.
This was why it had survived for so many generations.
As the central elder looked at Wu Tian, his expression barely changed.
But deep down…
He was stunned.
"Pavilion Master Cai Lin truly lives up to his reputation."
The elder's gaze sharpened.
In that instant
Wu Tian and the Two-Star Dou Saint locked eyes.
A silent exchange occurred between two monstrous beings.
Both instantly analyzed each other's strength and soul power.
For a brief second, the elder's pupils narrowed.
Wu Tian was stronger than he expected.
"Tian-level Soul Realm…"
The elder had a Tian-level Soul, but Wu Tian's soul was already at Mid-Tian Level!
That was an entire level higher!
A massive gap.
What kind of monster was this young man?!
Meanwhile, Wu Tian simply smirked.
"Not bad… this old man is actually quite strong."
At that moment, an ominous feeling spread through the Little Pill Tower elders.
They had thought they were testing Wu Tian
But now, they felt as though they were the ones being tested.
(End of Chapter)
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