Chapter 286: The Medicinal Canon
As time slowly passed, the day of the Medicinal Canon hosted by the Yao Clan finally arrived. On this day, after arranging the matters of the Heavenly Court, Xiao Tian accompanied Yao Lao to the Yao Clan.
During the journey, Xiao Tian said to Yao Lao, "Master, do as you will with the Clan Monument. Leave the rest to your disciple!"
Although Xiao Tian's voice was calm, it carried a strong sense of confidence. With his current power and influence, destroying the Yao Clan would be a piece of cake. Naturally, he wasn't afraid of them rejecting his demands. He didn't believe that everyone in the Yao Clan was tough and unyielding. Besides, the Yao Clan would soon face a major crisis, one that only he could help them resolve. He trusted that the Yao Clan's leader would make the right choice.
Hearing Xiao Tian's words, a trace of gratification appeared on Yao Lao's old face. He believed that his disciple could help him fulfill his long-held wish.
The Yao Clan was located in the Shennong Mountain Range in the extreme south of Central Plains. This place was actually outside the Central Plains region, making it quite remote. However, as the saying goes, "A mountain is not famous for its height, but for the deity that dwells in it; water is not famous for its depth, but for the dragon that resides in it." Although this mountain range belonged to a barren area, full of poisonous insects and rare fierce beasts, the presence of the Yao Clan made this place bustling with activity. Moreover, it produced various precious medicinal herbs, attracting many alchemists from far and wide.
The Medicinal Canon was the most important event of the Yao Clan, as they prided themselves on their alchemy skills and looked down on other alchemists. This was because the ancient Dou Di of the Yao Clan was an Emperor-grade alchemist, and his bloodline could aid in alchemy. The purer the bloodline, the higher the talent in both cultivation and alchemy. This was why Yao Chen, who had an impure bloodline, was so despised by others in the Yao Clan.
The Medicinal Canon was similar to the Dan Assembly held by the Dan Tower. Besides the Yao Clan members, other renowned and skilled alchemists from the continent were also invited. The goal was to determine the true top alchemist of the continent.
Upon reaching the Shennong Mountain Range, the air was filled with energy mist, indicating the richness of the heavenly energy in the area.
Xiao Tian remarked, "The Yao Clan has indeed chosen a great place."
"This mountain range was cultivated over hundreds of years by an ancestor of the Yao Clan," Yao Lao replied, his eyes filled with complex emotions as he gazed at the mountains.
After a sigh, the two descended, arriving above a deep ravine in the heart of the mountains. Opposite the ravine stood a massive stone archway, exuding an aura of ancientness and desolation. The center of the archway held a distorted space, which served as the gateway to the Yao Clan's domain. Many figures were seen flying out, presenting jade slips for verification before being allowed entry.
As soon as they landed, piercing gazes shot towards them, and a stern voice questioned, "Who are you? This is the Yao Clan's sacred ground. No trespassing allowed!"
The questioning was naturally because Xiao Tian and Yao Lao showed no respect for the Yao Clan. Their demeanor stirred curiosity among the surrounding onlookers.
Xiao Tian declared arrogantly, "I am Xiao Tian, Lord of the Heavenly Court, here with my master Yao Chen, invited to the Medicinal Canon!"
With that, a terrifying pressure emanated from him. Though he only revealed the aura of a Seven-Star Dou Saint, it was enough to overwhelm the guards, making them almost collapse under its weight.
"Who would have thought the Heavenly Court's Lord would come! It's said he controls the third-ranked heavenly flame, the Nihility Devouring Flame!"
"I heard Xiao Tian is not only powerful but also a Nine-Tier Alchemy Master!"
"Indeed, if it's about combat and cultivation, he excels, but in alchemy, he might not rank as high..."
"True, the Yao Clan has many Nine-Tier Alchemy Masters!"
The crowd whispered amongst themselves. The guards' expressions changed upon realizing who they were dealing with. They had heard of the Heavenly Court's might, even as members of an ancient clan.
Xiao Tian, uninterested in dealing with the guards, handed over the invitation. After verification, he and Yao Lao were finally allowed entry. As they stepped into the spatial vortex, their vision blurred, and the next moment, they found themselves on a lush green plain.
Giant bird-like beasts with wingspans of hundreds of meters were stationed all around.
"Please, this way," a Yao Clan member in armor approached, guiding them onto the back of one of the giant birds. The bird's back was already crowded with hundreds of people, making the place lively.
As the bird soared towards the depths of the Yao Clan's territory, Yao Lao looked around at the familiar buildings, lost in thought. Their actions piqued the curiosity of the surrounding crowd.
Suddenly, a familiar, cold, mocking voice rang out from afar. "Who do we have here? Ah, it's you two... Yao Chen, how dare you return after being expelled from the clan?"
An elder, sneering, approached. Xiao Tian and Yao Lao instantly recognized him as Yao Wangui, the Yao Clan elder in charge of punishments.
"Yao Chen? Just a useless expelled clan member!"
"An old man who should stay out of trouble instead of coming here to humiliate himself."
"Master, there's no need for you to bother with such trash."
Several Yao Clan members gathered, sycophantically voicing their disdain.
"You vermin dare insult my master!" Xiao Tian's face turned cold as he released a bit of his aura, causing the sycophants to fall to their knees with a "thump."
The pressure was too immense, as if a mountain pressed down on them.
"Hmph!" Yao Wangui snorted, unleashing his own aura. "Xiao Tian, you only managed to refine the Nihility Devouring Flame thanks to the remnant soul of the Nihility Devouring Flame Saint. If I had it, I could do the same. What's the big deal?"
"Yao Wangui, do you really think you mean anything to me?" Xiao Tian increased the pressure, forcing Yao Wangui to his knees instantly.
"Impressive! The Heavenly Court's Lord can make a Four-Star Dou Saint kneel with just his aura!"
"I've long disliked Yao Wangui. Finally, someone taught him a lesson!"
Seeing this, the crowd began to murmur among themselves.
(End of Chapter)