Qianxing Province, Warrior Mountain Range.

Jingfan Mountain, part of the Warrior Mountain Range, is a famous tourist attraction. Every day, numerous tourists visit to enjoy the scenic beauty of the Immortal Mountain.

The world knows about Jingfan Mountain, but few are aware that within a valley located thirty kilometers away, also part of the Warrior Mountain Range, there exists a force revered as a holy land by those in the Martial Dao World, the Elixir Valley!

The Elixir Valley Pill Conference has stirred the entire Flame Dragon Martial Arts World, drawing sect forces from Jiangbei and family forces from along the river to the Elixir Valley.

Their aim is not just to witness the event at the Elixir Valley, but more importantly, to attend the pill auction event held after the conference.

Due to the Elixir Valley Pill Conference, the entire Warrior Mountain Range has been sealed off by the Flame Dragon Group, with 'renovation and maintenance' signs posted at various tourist spots like Jingfan Mountain.

"Grandfather, why has the Flame Dragon Group sealed off the mountains?"

On a mountain path, an elderly man and a young Martial Artist had just passed through a checkpoint of the Flame Dragon Group, heading towards the Elixir Valley. The young one looked back at the checkpoint confusedly and asked the elder.

"Haha, it's always like this during the Pill Conference, showing the Flame Dragon Group's respect for the Elixir Valley! The Elixir Valley has been here ever since the advent of the Era of Martial Decline, devoted to the prosperity of the Martial Dao World. Eighty percent of the elixirs now come from the Elixir Valley. Even a dominant force like the Flame Dragon Group must bow its high head and guard the gates for the Elixir Valley!"

The elder explained reverently.

Such conversations occurred throughout the mountains. The sealing by the Flame Dragon Group did not feel oppressive, and instead, made some senior Martial Artists, especially those allied with the Elixir Valley, feel proud and honored.

See, even the almighty Flame Dragon Group must guard the gates for the Elixir Valley!

However, few could notice that this time, the sealing by the Flame Dragon Group was unlike before. It was not to prevent conflict among martial forces from spilling over into the secular towns outside the mountains.

This time, the sealing was over ten times stricter, but forces from various places merely saw checkpoints of the Flame Dragon Group along their path, unable to comprehend the broader picture!

At the Elixir Valley entrance, it was already overcrowded with bustling crowds gathered at the mouth of the valley, whispering softly. In front of them stood a gigantic stone gate.

The stone gate was ten meters high and nearly thirty meters wide, completely separating the mouth of the Elixir Valley from the valley.

Although such a height was nothing for people from the forces, out of respect for the Elixir Valley, they patiently awaited outside the gate.

Only the Elixir Valley could make such unruly Martial Dao World warriors wait patiently for the gates to open!

The Elixir Valley is a long and wide valley, stretching across the Warrior Mountain Range. The valley is nearly ten kilometers long and, at its widest point, three kilometers wide. The entire Elixir Valley, if not for the mountain walls on either side, resembles a small town.

In the center of the Elixir Valley lies a massive square, the venue for the Elixir Valley Pill Conference.

At this moment on the square, a group of eight stood in the north, surveying the square's arrangements.

"Great Elder, the pill furnaces needed for the Pill Conference have been set up, and all guest seating has been arranged," a burly old man reported respectfully to the elderly leader of the group.

The elder glanced at him and said indifferently, "Jiang Meng, the Pill Conference is hosted by the Valley Master. Why report to me?"

Jiang Meng hesitated slightly, then turned to the elder beside him and bowed, "Valley Master, all affairs are ready, shall we open the valley to welcome guests?"

The Valley Master, Fu Tianbo, glanced at the Great Elder and whispered, "Open the valley to welcome guests!"

"Yes!"

Jiang Meng replied, turned around, and leaped towards the valley gateway.

"Let's take our seats!" the Great Elder invited, heading towards the northern main seat, with the group following in step.

As they walked, Fu Tianbo turned to look at the Seventh Elder Fu Lengfeng, who lingered at the back.

Fu Lengfeng nodded slightly, a hint of worry in his eyes.

Furrowing his brows, Fu Tianbo glanced at the Great Elder ahead, determination flashing across his eyes, tinged with an undertone of resolute fatalism.

At the entrance of the Elixir Valley.

All major forces had nearly arrived.

Ten forces lined up at the forefront. The Six Great Sects of Jiangbei had five in attendance, along with the Five Great Martial Arts Families.

"Brother Lin, long time no see!"

A long-bearded elder in a Daoist robe approached the Chixiao Sect team, clasping his fists towards the leading Lin Jiuxiao.

"Brother Zhang, it's been over a decade, hasn't it?" Lin Jiuxiao responded with a light smile.

"Greetings, Head Zhang!"

Behind Lin Jiuxiao, Jiang Minglong and a few others saluted, then turned to Jiang Chen for a low introduction, "Sect Master of Wu Dan, Zhang Zhichu!"

This time, Jiang Chen came with the Chixiao Sect to the Elixir Valley, but he did not represent them, rather arriving in the capacity of Family Head of the Jiang Family of Jincheng.

The parties accompanying each major force to the Elixir Valley Pill Conference were few, primarily to maintain order and out of respect for the Elixir Valley.

The Chixiao Sect brought four people: Lin Jiuxiao, Mo Tianze, Jiang Minglong, and Lin Yuling. Jiang Chen was accompanied by Yan Hu, Ying Zi, and Mi Jiaro.

Hidden sects like the Huangluo Clan never attended the Elixir Valley Pill Conference, appearing only at the following auction event, hence they were not with Jiang Chen.

As for Spirit You, being from Unchanging Valley, although few knew of his identity, with so many martial forces present, someone might discover his identity. After careful consideration, Jiang Chen did not let him join.

"Brother Zhang has been in seclusion and did not come out. Since emerging, your strength has improved greatly!"

Lin Jiuxiao engaged in light chat with Zhang Zhichu, recognizing Zhang has now reached the mid-stage of the Venerable Realm.

If it were before, Lin Jiuxiao would have been astonished, but now, he remained unfazed.

Zhang Zhichu gave a slight smile, humbly saying, "Secluded for over a decade, yet still not comparable to Brother Lin, whose strength I can no longer discern!"

Lin Jiuxiao lightly smiled without explanation.

Since Jiang Chen's appearance, the strength of the Chixiao Sect members had skyrocketed like a rocket. As Sect Master, Lin Jiuxiao naturally received special attention, now reaching the late stage of the Supreme Realm.

This wasn't solely due to Jiang Chen. Although the Chixiao Sect suffered plundering by the Flame Dragon Group back then, various forces kept a certain amount of elixirs as a safeguard from being driven to desperation by the Flame Dragon Group.

With their acquaintance with Jiang Chen, the Chixiao Sect clearly understood the current situation, already utilizing all their elixirs to enhance the disciples' strength, preparing for the impending calamity!

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