275: Wanyao Mountain Range

His appearance changed, and his Aura also transformed through the Guiyuan Art.

Lin Xiu’s sense of urgency eased slightly. He took out the prescription, “Dragon Core Nine-Leaf Ganoderma, Demonic Blood Spirit Fruit, Immortal Plant...”

The prescription listed the medicinal ingredients required to pass the assessment.

As long as one could participate in the second round, everyone would receive a prescription. The ingredients on them were not entirely different, but rather largely similar.

“Perhaps, I can change the way the Dan Realm champion is decided...”

Holding the prescription, Lin Xiu suddenly had a bold idea.

Even without using his unique flames, his strength was not weak.

As a Nine-Star Dou Zong, coupled with a physique already in the Early Stage of an Eighth-Rank Demonic Beast, he could essentially walk unimpeded in this Dan Realm, as long as he didn’t provoke those Eighth-Rank Demonic Beasts.

Secondly, he had one major advantage: speed.

His Earth High-Rank Fighting Skill allowed him to search this Dan Realm faster than anyone else.

“If I take all the medicinal ingredients, and those people can’t pass the second round, doesn’t that mean there will be no one in the third round?”

Lin Xiu pondered, his eyes suddenly lighting up, feeling the plan was completely feasible.

Thinking of this, he no longer hesitated. His figure transformed into a black speck, rapidly traversing the Dan Realm.

Meanwhile.

At the entrance of the Dan Realm, more and more figures emerged from the Illusionary Realm stage.

“Although the Dan Realm is dilapidated, it is also a treasure trove. Demonic Beasts breed and thrive within, and their strength should not be underestimated. Does anyone want to team up?”

“We are competitors, true, but everyone’s goal is the third round of Alchemy. Teaming up will give us a better chance of passing the second round.”

“That makes sense, count me in.”

Some weaker Dou Zongs sought out helpers.

Among this group, there were already several teams.

Leading one such team was Cao Ying, with a man named Song Qing diligently hovering around her.

“Ying’er, what are you looking for?”

Song Qing noticed Cao Ying’s gaze constantly wandering and felt curious. He stood beside her, following her search.

“Nothing.”

Cao Ying’s expression was cold, her tone conveying a chill that kept people at a distance.

A strange look flashed in her eyes.

Why didn’t she see Lin Xiu? Could he not even pass the first Illusionary Realm stage? No way, right?

“Ying’er, when we enter the Dan Realm later, I’ll help you collect medicinal ingredients first.”

Song Qing ignored the aloofness in her tone and enthusiastically made arrangements on his own.

On the other side, a young man held a paper fan, his expression relaxed, giving off a leisurely feeling.

Beside him stood two elders, emitting a terrifying Aura that intimidated those around them.

Some people watched the three and whispered, their expressions revealing vigilance.

It turned out these three were all from the Xuanming Sect.

After waiting for a while, the elder with the turtle shell on his back slowly opened his eyes, and a weak voice echoed in the area.

Everyone quieted down, looking at him in unison, listening as he explained the rules.

Soon, everyone received a prescription and a spatial stone from the elder’s hand, then entered the Dan Realm through the passage.

It wasn't until almost everyone had left that a black-clad man walked towards the passage.

Before entering, he still gazed in the direction of the Illusionary Realm stage, his eyes filled with anticipation.

But the Illusionary Realm stage remained motionless.

The black-clad man sighed, as if regretting something, and finally walked into the passage...

“Ten Thousand Medicines Mountain Range...”

Lin Xiu stood in the Void Realm, his eyes slightly narrowed, observing a mountain range ahead.

This mountain range was majestic in appearance, like a giant Dragon coiled, and mist filled the air above it.

Fierce and violent roars of Vicious Beasts occasionally emanated from within the mountain range.

“This is one of the locations marked on the prescription. Most people will probably come here to get medicine. Since that’s the case, I’m here first, so it’s all mine.”

Lin Xiu’s lips curled slightly, and then he plunged headfirst towards the mountain range.

Along the way, he felt a bit emotional, “It’s a pity Zi Yan isn’t here; finding those medicinal ingredients is troublesome. I can only start from the places with the most.”

Lin Xiu’s appearance was like a drop of water falling into a boiling oil pot.

The mountain range instantly became lively.

Under the cover of clouds and mist, Lin Xiu’s figure could be seen flashing occasionally.

From the name, Ten Thousand Medicines Mountain Range, it’s not hard to tell that there are many medicinal ingredients here.

And some Demonic Beasts, ruling their territories, have a habit of collecting medicinal ingredients.

Currently, all those hard-collected medicinal ingredients went into Lin Xiu’s pocket.

Boom!

A giant bear transformed into a black shadow, shot backward with a whoosh, and only stopped after crashing into a mountain wall.

“You can take a punch from me, not bad. If you don’t want to die, get out of the way.”

Lin Xiu glanced at it and walked straight into its cave.

The black bear let out a low growl from its throat, glaring hatefully in the direction where Lin Xiu’s figure disappeared, then turned and left.

And such a scene repeatedly occurred in the Ten Thousand Medicines Mountain Range over the next two days.

Lin Xiu climbed from the foot of the mountain upwards, tirelessly, without stopping.

At this time, a group of people also descended towards the Ten Thousand Medicines Mountain Range.

“Everyone, please listen to me.”

As they approached the Ten Thousand Medicines Mountain Range, one person suddenly rushed out from the front of the crowd. He turned around, raised both hands, and shouted in a booming voice.

Everyone stopped, some frowning, some silent, their gazes fixed on him.

Song Qing said, “Everyone, I presume this place is also marked with a red circle on your maps. The Ten Thousand Medicines Mountain Range contains your mission items, but you should know that taking things from this mountain range is not so easy...”

“What do you want to say?”

“Yes, speak directly, stop beating around the bush. We don’t have that much time.”

Several voices came from the crowd.

Song Qing smiled faintly, unhurriedly saying, “I have some understanding of the Ten Thousand Medicines Mountain Range. There are many Demonic Beasts in this mountain, and their leader is a peerless Vicious Beast with one foot already in the Eighth-Rank.

This Demonic Beast has always had a hobby of collecting medicinal ingredients, so it’s highly probable that the ingredients everyone needs are in its possession.

If your strength is enough to deal with a Dou Zun, you can leave directly. Otherwise, I think everyone can temporarily unite.”

Having said this, Song Qing did not continue, believing that others would understand how to weigh the pros and cons.

The condition for passing the second round was to collect all the medicinal ingredients on the prescription; missing even one was not allowed.

By explaining the situation in the Ten Thousand Medicines Mountain Range now, these people should know how to consider the gains and losses.

He walked in front of Cao Ying, “Ying’er, what medicinal ingredients do you need? I’ll get them for you first.”

“No need, I’ll take them myself if I see them.”

Cao Ying directly refused.

A hint of helplessness flashed across Song Qing’s face. He turned to look at the crowds, most of whom were divided into groups of a few people, discussing.

“Everyone, I believe there must be concerns in your hearts. We can make an agreement: before the Demonic Beast is dealt with, if anyone dares to attack another, we will all unite to deal with him. How about that?”

Song Qing’s proposal quickly received unanimous approval from everyone.

After all, he hailed from the Pill Tower, and everyone present was an Alchemist, so they naturally understood Song Qing.

The group began to ascend the mountain.

“Brother Song, will there be a situation where the Demonic Beasts fight to the death?”

Along the way, an Alchemist asked Song Qing, drawing many glances.

Alchemists were mostly immersed in alchemy, and not every one of them was skilled in combat.

Song Qing revealed a confident smile, “You can rest assured, such a situation will not occur. Firstly, we are many; secondly, we will only take the medicinal ingredients for passing the trial, not all of them. Demonic Beasts live in the Dan Realm; even if their collected items are gone, they can still wait for the medicinal ingredients to grow back.”