Chapter 82: The Peerless Pill Venerable (10)
"I see."
After conversing with Ghost Valley Pill Sovereign, Su Chen finally understood why the pair had come to the Central Continent. Ever since he left the Dragon Firmament Dynasty, Ghost Valley Pill Sovereign had lost all attachment to that place. Invited by an old friend, he had joined Pill God Hall and now served as one of its elders. The small Dragon Firmament Dynasty had ultimately limited his growth.
Su Chen quietly speculated in his heart. Perhaps Ghost Valley Pill Sovereign had never truly felt at ease about his junior brother. He feared that once Su Weichang left the dynasty's protection, the imperial family might act against him. After all, a single alchemist capable of rallying a host of powerful experts with a mere wave of his hand—and one with a history of rebellion—was bound to arouse suspicion.
"Old man…"
A soft sigh rose in Su Chen's chest. By now, the old man had likely been laid to rest in some unknown corner of the world.
Ghost Valley Pill Sovereign gave Su Chen a great deal of advice about the customs and taboos of Pill God Hall. Only then did he depart with Song Wanqing in tow.
Before leaving, Song Wanqing once again issued her formal challenge to Su Chen. The grand alchemy conference of the Central Continent had not yet begun.
During this time, Su Chen remained within Pill God Hall and encountered geniuses from every domain. He even saw pill-dao prodigies who had come from beyond the five great domains to participate in this grand event.
Among them were young alchemists who had already reached sixth grade. Su Chen also heard rumors of a true pill-dao monster who had emerged and would attend this once-in-an-era gathering. A pill-dao monster of that caliber was certain to possess at least seventh-grade skill.