Chapter 364

Let's set out for the Medicine Family!

On the spirit boat, many disciples of Dan Peak felt somewhat excited.

After all, this is the Medicine Family's centennial medicinal pill gathering!

The Medicine Family represents the pinnacle of alchemy in Nan Huang, far surpassing Dan Peak.

Dao Yuan Elder Ancestor said to Lu Xuan, 'I heard that this time the three major forces—the Demon Court, Shadow Island, and Holy Alliance—have not shown up.'

Lu Xuan smiled faintly, 'What are they afraid of? I'm a very amiable person.'

Dao Yuan Elder Ancestor: '......'

Dao Yuan Elder Ancestor gazed into the void, 'This is likely the calm before the storm, Nan Huang's final grand gathering! Once the Supreme Path opens, a bloodbath will begin!'

Lu Xuan, with an air of nonchalance, said, 'No problem.'

Beside them, Ji Fuyao looked at Ye Chen, 'Second junior brother, has your father set out?'

Ye Chen replied, 'He already set out early. When the time comes, we'll meet at the Medicine Family's gate.'

Ji Fuyao's eyes flickered, 'Good. The events of those years should finally be settled.'

Yan Ye remained silent, unable to hide his inner excitement.

Seventeen years have passed; finally we are going back.

Yan Ye and Ye Chen exchanged a glance, each seeing the other's excitement.

Three days later.

The spirit vessel of the Great Dao Sect traversed the void and arrived at the Medicine Family's location.

Ye Chen stood on the spirit vessel, looking down.

Yan Ye also rose to his feet.

The Medicine Family's domain spans over hundreds of thousands of li, with mountains and rivers intertwined, auspicious and lush; countless spiritual trees tower into the sky, countless herbs and shrubs grow on the peaks, shrouding the Medicine Family in a vast verdant expanse—even before landing, a rich fragrance of flora greets us.

Gazing afar, it is nothing less than a green ocean.

Among the endless peaks, high-grade flora gives rise to a sense of 'Dao' and 'Resonance,' making the entire Medicine Family's land evoke an indescribable feeling.

Tomorrow is the opening day of the Medicine Family's medicinal pill festival, and already the place is bustling with activity.

Endless brilliant spirit patterns constantly surge across the mountains like flowing water, appearing dreamlike and illusory; numerous auspicious spirit beasts roam the skies, emitting auspicious sounds that make one's heart feel clear.

Even Dao Yuan Elder Ancestor couldn't help but sigh, 'This is the Medicine Family. To stand in Nan Huang for endless ages by the way of medicinal pills is truly precious!'

Peak Master Gu Yuefang of Dan Peak said, 'Indeed. The Medicine Family has stood in Nan Huang for so many years; the cultivators of Nan Huang recognize only the Medicine Family's medicinal pills.'

There is a saying in Nan Huang: 'Not all medicinal pills are called Medicine Family pills.'

'In Nan Huang, medicinal pills come in only two kinds: those of the Medicine Family, and those that are not.'

'If Medicine Family pills are available, choose them; if not, then choose pills from other forces.'

These words are no empty boast!

Yan Ye rose excitedly, his sense of belonging to the Medicine Family intensely strong!

Although the Holy Son's lineage nearly caused his downfall, scattering Ye Chen's mother and son for seventeen years, he still holds a 'big picture' view for the entire Medicine Family.

Just then.

Boom!

Upon a spiritual peak deep within the Medicine Family's territory, a brilliant divine rainbow surged forth, and an awe-inspiring quasi-Dao Supreme pressure shot forth between heaven and earth.

The Holy Son lineage's elder ancestor, Yan Feng, clad in a gray robe, stepped into the void, accompanied by several other elders.

They bowed slightly to Dao Yuan Elder Ancestor and said, 'Dao Yuan junior brother, long time no see. The last time we met was...'

Dao Yuan Elder Ancestor smiled and joked, 'Still the last time.'

Elder Ancestor Yan Feng likewise laughed heartily, 'That was the previous eon! Time flies; in the snap of a finger, an eon passes!'

Dao Yuan Elder Ancestor's eyes also showed a sense of vicissitude, deeply agreeing, 'Indeed!'

Elder Ancestor Yan Feng asked, 'Has the White-robed Supreme arrived?'

Dao Yuan Elder Ancestor looked at Lu Xuan, now unable to tell whether this is Lu Xuan or the White-robed Supreme.

Moreover, the White-robed Supreme appears and disappears unpredictably.

Whether he has come or not, or perhaps it's somewhere in between.

Like the Tathagata.

Seeing this, Elder Ancestor Yan Feng teased Lu Xuan, 'Peak Master Lu, I've long heard your great name! In Nan Huang one might not have heard of my name Yan Feng or Dao Yuan's, but surely you've heard of Peak Master Lu's illustrious reputation!'

Lu Xuan wore an old-masterly composure, giving a faint nod, 'Each to the other.'

Elder Ancestor Yan Feng's face darkened; he silently cursed, 'This Lu Xuan truly knows no bounds—he hasn't learned even a third of proper decorum, yet he's mastered seven-tenths of putting on airs, acting all high and mighty. A mere ant dares to be so presumptuous before me?'

However, out of respect for Dao Yuan Elder Ancestor's face, he restrained himself from lashing out.

Elder Ancestor Yan Feng's gaze swept over the crowd, and he asked, 'The last time our clan went to your sect for the medicinal pill exchange conference, Ye Chen took first place, overwhelming our clan's genius Ye Huanhuan and others—but which one is Ye Chen?'

Dao Yuan Elder Ancestor pointed at Ye Chen and introduced, 'This is Ye Chen, Lu Xuan's second disciple, and also a disciple of the White-robed Supreme.'

In Elder Ancestor Yan Feng's eyes, Ye Chen wore a white robe, emanating a faint imperial aura, his Dao Resonance exceptionally rich, even rivaling the Holy Son of his lineage!

A monstrous prodigy!

He's only seventeen!

Yan Feng couldn't help but praise repeatedly, 'Excellent! Excellent! If only he weren't not of our Medicine Family blood!'

Ye Chen performed a salute, wanting to speak but stopping, 'Greetings, senior.'

Dao Yuan Elder Ancestor laughed and said, 'Fellow Daoist Yan Feng, since the Medicine Family's founding ancestor has not appeared, you are likely the foremost alchemist in Nan Huang today, right?'

Yan Feng replied without modesty, 'I dare not accept, I dare not accept. However, I would call myself second; no one in Nan Huang dares to claim first.'

Ji Fuyao glanced at Lu Xuan and Ye Chen, her delicate lips twitching into a light smile.

Dao Yuan Elder Ancestor asked, 'How is this gathering arranged?'

Yao Feng smiled and nodded, "This time our clan's grand gathering proceeds as follows: for the first three days, the Medicine Clan and many heavenly-tier alchemists will give lectures; next is the alchemy competition of the younger generation; finally, our Medicine Clan will, under the witness of the strong ones of Nan Huang's various prefectures, integrate the Medicine Clan's forces, discard the various branches, and achieve great unification!"

Ye Chen frowned, muttering to himself, "Integrate the Medicine Clan?"

Dao Yuan Lao Zu's face showed a solemn expression, "The Medicine Clan is going to mobilize the entire clan's strength to charge the Supreme Path!"

Yao Feng smiled, "Not bad! My Medicine Clan has plotted for several epochs, waiting for this very moment!"

Just then.

"Boom!"

"Crack!"

Void Rending, space twisted.

From the void rift emerged an immensely huge palace, its surface flowing with brilliant light, divine radiance surging, Dao patterns constantly intertwining, forming four large characters.

"Azure Wood Academy!"

Yao Feng smiled, "Another old friend has arrived!"

On the Azure Wood Academy, the Academy Elder Ancestor paid respects to Yao Feng.

Cang Lao Elder also came, swaying his head outside the palace, searching for Ye Chen's position, he directly stepped into the air and came before Ye Chen, "Little friend Ye Chen, long time no see. Tonight I will keep you company with candlelight and discuss the Dao."

Ye Chen: "……"

He was not used to Cang Lao Elder's such enthusiasm.

How lacking in sense of boundaries!

A moment later.

Again, several spirit boats tore through the void, appearing above the firmament.

"Cinnabar Fragrance Sect!"

"Ancient Royal Clan!"

"Azure Wood Holy Land!"

"……"

Yao Feng immediately had people arrange for everyone to enter the Medicine Clan to rest.

Lu Xuan's divine sense swept, and he quickly saw Ye Chen's father, Ye Chang Feng.

He wore a green robe, dignified bearing; his originally white hair had been carefully concealed by him, now looking like a youth's.

Ye Chang Feng stood straight before the Medicine Clan's gate, being turned away outside because he lacked an invitation.

Ye Chen immediately came before his father, seeing his father's carefully groomed appearance, his nose soured, "Father!"

……