Chapter 1041 1001: Danwu Tournament

The movements on this side of the Enlightened Deity Mansion have come to a pause for now.

Meanwhile, in Ghost Wolf City, in a central area known as the Floating Immortal Pavilion.

In this cultivation city located at the core of over a hundred thousand square miles, there stands a towering mountain within the city.

This small mountain is several hundred meters tall, with its peak resembling an inverted sword piercing into the earth, majestic and grand.

This mountain, named Floating Immortal Mountain, is an exceptionally special place within Ghost Wolf City.

All the industries of the Floating Immortal Pavilion in Ghost Wolf City operate here. Furthermore, even the three influential figures of the Floating Immortal Pavilion also reside here and often seclude themselves on this mountain.

Therefore, this place can be considered the central hub of the Floating Immortal Pavilion's branch in Ghost Wolf City, renowned far and wide.

Today, as usual, Floating Immortal Mountain is bustling with activity.

With a whoosh! and more whooshes… sounds of air being sliced constantly arise, shadows of people scurrying back and forth in the sky and on the ground, bustling with noise, most of them preparing to ascend the mountain to sell or buy various treasures.

However, in the depths of Floating Immortal Mountain, within a brilliant, magnificent palace, the atmosphere seems somewhat excited and solemn.

Because today is the date for the annual meeting of the Floating Immortal Pavilion. Having such a vast industry, the Floating Immortal Pavilion generates immense daily revenue, so even a meeting held by this branch is considered extremely important!

As such, it's rare for anyone to be absent.

In the depths of Floating Immortal Mountain, within that brilliant, magnificent palace, impressive figures have already appeared, taking their seats according to their identities and statuses within the Floating Immortal Pavilion's Ghost Wolf City branch, as per the rules...

Gradually, the few available seats in the palace filled up.

Notably, Mu Leiyun, the steward of the Floating Immortal Pavilion's Ghost Wolf City branch, who had met Chen Fei a few times, is also present?

Moreover, the seat Mu Leiyun occupies is among the few at the front!? Traditionally, with his strength and identity, just as a steward, he wouldn't qualify for such a position. Yet now… this is somewhat intriguing.

Whoosh!

At that moment, several streams of light suddenly rushed from the distant sky outside the palace, landing at the highest point within the palace.

There, three chairs symbolizing identity, status, and power are placed.

"Lord Dong Quan!"

Upon seeing the newcomers, the people immediately stood respectfully and said.

Li Dongquan, one of the three Fifth Heavenly Layer Foundation Establishment True Persons of the Floating Immortal Pavilion's Ghost Wolf City branch, is the leading figure controlling the authority of their branch! His strength is extraordinary and holy.

Moreover, the other two lords of their Floating Immortal Pavilion Ghost Wolf City branch are usually elusive, never managing the branch affairs, often in seclusion! Therefore, this branch is essentially under Li Dongquan's sole command.

No one competes with him! No one vies for power. He has supreme authority.

The crowd's gaze focused on the high platform, where Li Dongquan stood, an elderly man with a head full of silver hair, yet still standing tall, with sharp eyebrows. Around him, faintly, there is an emanation of a trembling presence, which even a Fourth Heavenly Layer Foundation Establishment True Person doesn't dare to ignore.

This is the authority of a Fifth Heavenly Layer Foundation Establishment True Person!

Apart from the supreme Primordial Core existences, people at their level are invincible.

"Haha, enough, please sit down," then Li Dongquan waved his hand, his sharp gaze falling on Mu Leiyun, smiling kindly, "Little Leiyun, I heard you brought some big news back from Earth Martial City this time? Tell us, what is it?"

Li Dongquan's first words were directed at Mu Leiyun. Although some people present had expressions of envy or jealousy, their expressions didn't seem odd...

Recalling that Mu Leiyun had previously told Chen Fei he had a background from Earth Martial City! Now it seems it might be true.

Mu Leiyun's background indeed might be impressive.

"Yes, Lord Dong Quan, this time I returned I brought significant news. My grandfather personally instructed me to relay it to you," Mu Leiyun stood and said.

"Your grandfather, Vice President?" Li Dongquan's expression slightly tensed, "Speak, what instructions does the Vice President have?"

It turns out Mu Leiyun's grandfather is actually the Vice President of the Earth Martial City, the headquarters of the Floating Immortal Pavilion!?

According to rumors, he is at the peak of the Fifth Heavenly Layer of the Foundation Establishment True Person Realm. No wonder, with Li Dongquan's status, he behaves so courteously toward Mu Leiyun, it's because his grandfather is the Vice President of the Floating Immortal Pavilion's headquarters...

"Lord Dong Quan, may I ask, are you acquainted with the name 'Jianng Wanli'?" Mu Leiyun spoke again.

"Jianng Wanli, are you referring to that Minor Heavenly Position Primordial Core Realm, King Level Alchemist, Jianng Wanli!?" Upon hearing this name, even Li Dongquan showed some emotion.

King Level Alchemist Jianng Wanli has an immense influence in the Outer Domain of Qiannan Ancient Kingdom!

His alchemy technique is incredibly exquisite, ranked at least in the top three within the Outer Domain alchemist circle. Countless powerhouses wish to curry favor with him but to no avail, which is telling in itself.

Moreover, Jianng Wanli is not only skilled in alchemy; he has long become an existence at the Minor Heavenly Position Yuan Dan Realm! His reputation is widespread.

Thus, how could someone like Li Dongquan, no matter how uninformed, not know of such a prominent figure!?

"The matter you're speaking of, is it related to Pill King Jianng Wanli?" Li Dongquan then asked, unable to contain his rapid breathing. His partially squinted eyes shimmered intensely.

Regardless of anything else, just the name Jianng Wanli was enough to warrant Li Dongquan's utmost attention.

After all, he is an existence at the Primordial Core Realm, a King Level Alchemist! How formidable is that?

"What? A Minor Heavenly Rank Powerhouse? A King Level Alchemist?"

"Hiss! It's actually that person. I've heard of the great name of Pill King Jianng before, his alchemy technique can rank at least in the top three in our Outer Domain!"

"Really? What exactly is the matter? How could it be related to such an impressive figure!?"

...

The crowd was in a commotion. With a figure of such renown in their Outer Domain involved, who wouldn't be excited by what Muf Leiyun had to say?

"Indeed, the matter is related to Pill King Jianng Wanli." Muf Leiyun nodded solemnly before continuing.

"Two months ago, Pill King Jianng Wanli suddenly appeared in Earth Martial City and approached the major sects and factions, wanting their help to organize a Danwu Tournament!"

"Danwu Tournament?" Li Dongquan was taken aback, confused: "What is that?"

"It's a grand event to test alchemy techniques and combat power," Muf Leiyun explained.

"Testing alchemy techniques and combat power?" Li Dongquan was again taken aback, puzzled: "Why would Pill King Jianng Wanli want to test these two things... Wait a minute, does Pill King Jianng Wanli want to take on disciples!?"

Upon saying this, even he found himself struggling to control his breathing, his heart racing.

An existence at the Minor Heavenly Position Yuan Dan Realm, a King Level Alchemist wanting to take on disciples—this news would undoubtedly cause a sensation across the entire Outer Domain!

Countless talents hearing this would absolutely go crazy! Because this is a heaven-sent opportunity to ascend to power, a chance to Leap Dragon Gate.

"No, he's not taking on disciples." However, upon hearing this, Muf Leiyun shook his head and said, "It's like this: Pill King Jianng Wanli seems to have found a tomb of an ancient powerhouse. The outer area only allows those under fifty and below the Fourth Heavenly Layer of the Foundation Establishment True Person Realm to enter. And in that inner region, apparently, only alchemists are allowed entry, with not low requirements."

"How high are the requirements?" Li Dongquan asked.

"...It seems to be Fourth Grade Alchemist or above," Muf Leiyun replied with a wry smile.

Upon hearing this, Li Dongquan's face turned exceedingly odd, and after a long while, he shook his head and smiled wryly, "Under fifty, below the Fourth Heavenly Layer of Foundation Establishment True Person Realm, and must be a Fourth Grade Alchemist? No wonder, considering even with Pill King Jianng Wanli's status, he has to seek help! Such requirements are simply perverse..."

Many people agreed deeply upon hearing this, with their expressions very peculiar. A Fourth Grade Alchemist under fifty? And it looks like Pill King Jianng Wanli is also looking for someone at the Third Heavenly Layer of Foundation Establishment True Person Realm. Who could satisfy such perverse requirements!?

These perverse requirements are too exaggerated, right?

"It's said that Pill King Jianng rushed in with his own strength, but upon entering the inner area of the tomb, he was blasted out by a mysterious, powerful force! Moreover, he sustained some injuries," Muf Leiyun continued.

"What?" Everyone present had a change in expression. Li Dongquan was especially shocked: "Even Pill King Jianng got injured? He exists at the Minor Heavenly Position Yuan Dan Realm after all..."

Just a single tomb could injure someone of the Minor Heavenly Position Yuan Dan Realm like Pill King Jianng! Imagine the terror of the tomb's owner when alive. Otherwise, how could he have arranged such a formidable tomb!?

After death, how could a mere tomb be so formidable?

"Exactly," Muf Leiyun sighed and said, "That tomb is no ordinary place, which Pill King Jianng personally attested to. The reason he wants to hold this Danwu Tournament is reportedly because, when he intruded into the tomb's inner region, he caught a rare glimpse of a top-level treasure medicine he had long searched for without success!"

"Therefore, Pill King Jianng also mentioned this time that he wants nothing from the tomb other than that treasure, and as a reward, he indeed agrees to take whoever helps him accomplish this as a disciple," Muf Leiyun finally clarified the matter.

Nevertheless, the hall fell into a silence.

"Sure enough, a pie doesn't fall from the sky. Where could we find such a person?" Li Dongquan shook his head and laughed bitterly, completely extinguishing the fire of excitement within him.

Indeed, the news is shocking enough, and even someone like Pill King Jianng personally got involved... but where could they find talents who meet these perverse requirements? There really isn't anyone, right!?

"Yes, although our branch's Tuoba Bo could have tried. Although his strength is not strong, he is indeed an authentic Fourth Grade Alchemist and under fifty, but..." someone suddenly spoke up, with a cold gaze giving a fleeting glance at Muf Leiyun.

Instantly, a hush fell over the palace.