BTTH : From Humble Beginnings to Dou Di

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As for everyone else, they couldn’t help rubbing their eyes hard, staring in disbelief at the scene before them. It was common knowledge across the entire Central Plains Continent that Pill Lightning would destroy a pill without exception.

But now—what were they seeing? A pill that had survived within Pill Lightning!

Of course, what shocked people even more was that the eighth-grade pill had actually taken form. After all, such a sight was something that most of those present had never witnessed before.

Meanwhile, veteran alchemists like Elder Qing Hua, Xiao Yan, and Old Mu Gu, whose soul powers were particularly strong, all gazed at Lin Feng with deep solemnity. They had faintly guessed what had happened.

But such a bold, unconventional idea—none of them had ever dared to even attempt it.

”Ahem~”

At that moment, Xuan Kongzi on the high platform took a slow step forward and coughed lightly. Though the sound wasn’t loud, everyone present could clearly hear it.

Under countless gazes, Xuan Kongzi’s eyes swept across the stone platforms suspended in the sky, and finally stopped on the slender figure standing silently upon one of them, his expression a mix of complexity and emotion.

”At this point, there’s no need for unnecessary words. The Pill Lightning has dispersed—contestants, please take out the pills you have refined.”

Hearing Xuan Kongzi’s voice, the remaining alchemists on the platforms each extended their hands.

One after another, smooth and lustrous pills slowly floated up from their palms, rising gently into the air. As soon as these pills appeared, the fragrance of medicinal essence instantly grew thick and pervasive across the entire area.

Countless gazes scanned over the hovering pills.

Although most of these pills had excellent appearances—any of them would be highly sought-after seventh-tier pills in ordinary times—today’s competition was different. There were simply too many high-grade pills present this time.

Thus, the audience’s attention quickly skipped past all the seventh-tier peak and below pills, landing instead on the seven pills floating higher up—each shrouded in a faint mist of spiritual aura.

The difference between seventh-tier and eighth-tier pills was enormous. Even someone completely ignorant of alchemy could distinguish them at a glance. That difference lay in spirituality!

Seventh-tier pills contained rich energy, but they were dead pills. Only eighth-tier pills possessed their own spirituality—these were the so-called living pills, or spirit pills!

However, this year’s Pill Gathering had an exception—Xiao Yixian’s pill.

Though her pill hadn’t managed to attract a two-colored Pill Lightning, because her soul power had already reached the Spirit Realm, the spiritual energy it contained was nearly on par with a true two-colored eighth-tier pill.

Still, since its other qualities hadn’t reached that level, it could only be judged as a seventh-tier pill in the end. As the seven pills appeared, they each drifted slightly apart from one another.

Among them, the pills refined by Cao Ying, Dan Chen, and Xiao Yixian possessed slightly weaker spirituality. A faint mist of spiritual energy curled gently around them—and faintly, the pills of Cao Ying and Dan Chen even formed vague images of a fox and a rabbit respectively.

As for Xiao Yixian’s pill, it still retained its ordinary shape—it had not formed a spiritual body. Not far from the pills of Cao Ying and Dan Chen, there were three others that could be considered massive in comparison.

Among them, Xiao Yan’s pill had condensed into the form of a wolf. However, this wolf-shaped pill beast showed no intention of fighting; instead, it simply sat quietly, guarding its own territory.

It knew well enough that if it were to truly clash with some of those fierce existences nearby, it wouldn’t stand a chance.

As for Elder Qing Hua’s pill, it had taken the form of a large bear. This bear-shaped pill beast behaved much like Xiao Yan’s wolf—obediently staying in place, as calm and docile as a well-trained cub.

A short distance away from the two of them was Old Mu Gu’s pill, the one that had drawn out four-colored Pill Lightning.

At this moment, it radiated powerful spiritual energy, forming the shape of a tiger with an aura of pure ferocity. It continuously let out low growls at Xiao Yan’s and Qing Hua’s pill beasts, as though it wanted to devour them whole to strengthen itself.

”Caw!”

But just then, the eagle—the one formed from Lin Feng’s Bodhisattva Pill, standing alone in its own corner—suddenly let out a sharp and piercing cry. A dominating pressure belonging only to a superior existence erupted from within its body.

Under that oppressive might, the other pill beasts all shuddered violently, before scampering back toward their respective owners, trembling as if seeking comfort.

After all, a Bodhisattva Pill that had undergone the tempering of eight-colored Pill Lightning was not something those other pills could ever hope to match.

On the high platform, Xuan Kongzi watched as the other pills were completely suppressed by the Bodhisattva Pill’s aura, unable to even muster resistance. He could only shake his head helplessly.

Even for him and the other two chiefs, that pill was something to envy. No matter how excellent the others’ pills were, none could compare to that Bodhisattva Pill. After a moment of silence, Xuan Kongzi sighed lightly, then raised his voice for all to hear.

”Among all pills, the one with the strongest spirit reigns supreme. Now, there’s no longer any need to deliberate—this time’s Pill Gathering has produced its highest-grade pill, and its owner… is the champion of this year’s competition. He is—Lin Feng!”

As soon as Xuan Kongzi’s firm voice rang out, countless gazes immediately turned toward Lin Feng’s stone platform. Moments later, a thunderous roar of cheers exploded across the square, shaking heaven and earth!

Cao Ying and Dan Chen both looked toward Lin Feng with admiration and envy, as he stood in the center of attention, bathed in light. At this moment, he was without doubt the brightest star beneath the heavens.

The title of Pill Gathering Champion was more than an honor—it was a mark of legacy, a symbol of a true pinnacle figure. Throughout history, every champion of the Pill Gathering had left behind a resounding name upon the Central Plains.

Their deeds stood as testament to what such a title meant—and now, that slender young man would join their ranks, a prodigy with immeasurable potential.

On the platform, Feng Qing’er, Tian Huo Zun Zhe, and Elder Ye Zhong all stood up excitedly, cheering loudly. Even Ye Xin Lan, overwhelmed with joy, raised both arms high and shouted in pure excitement—one might have thought she was the champion herself.

Even Lin Feng himself clenched his fists tightly, his heart surging with emotion. Over the past twenty-some years, he had weathered countless storms, endured trials and tribulations—and now, at last, he had carved out a name for himself upon the Dou Qi Continent.

The titles of Pill Gathering Champion and eight-colored eighth-tier alchemist were enough to ensure that wherever he went across the Central Plains, any major faction would treat him with great respect.

”Lin Feng, you have won the championship of this Pill Gathering. From this day forward, you shall stand among the candidates for the future leadership of the Pill Tower.”

Xuan Kongzi looked at Lin Feng upon the stone platform. After a brief moment of silence—and under the urging gazes of the other elders—he finally announced this solemnly.

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