Chapter 1117: Ye Mo Becomes Famous

At this moment, Yue Qichao suddenly flew onto the stage and announced to the hundreds of thousands of spectators, “The pill king tournament has concluded, and the rankings are finalized. We will announce the top ten shortly.”

Ye Mo heard this, patted Ning Qingxue’s hand, and brought her before Yue Qichao. Bowing, he said, “City Lord Yue, this is my wife, Ning Qingxue.”

Ning Qingxue, already familiar with Yue Qichao, composed herself and bowed as well.

Yue Qichao smiled, “What a perfect match.” He then asked Ye Mo, “Is your real name Ye Mo? You hail from the North Far State and are the creator of the Spirit Weaving Pill?”

Ye Mo replied humbly, “Yes, due to certain circumstances, please forgive my tardiness.”

Yue Qichao waved his hand. “It’s alright, I understand. Had you come directly to Pill City, you would have seen your wife sooner. However, this is fortunate; it has allowed me to learn of the pill dao world’s great prodigy. Ye Mo, please take your wife and find seats to the side while I announce the remaining results.”

Ye Mo nodded, understanding that Yue Qichao intended to help him resolve his difficulties. He felt deeply grateful to the Yin Yue city lord. He had never considered coming directly to Pill City; he hadn't even known of its existence in the South Peace State. He’d been preoccupied with escaping since arriving, with no time for inquiries. Had it not been for the two Nascent Soul cultivators from the Han Liang Empire, he wouldn't have known about Truth Fall Palace, met Jing Yingli, or learned about Pill City.

Ye Mo escorted Ning Qingxue to the contestant area, where numerous pill kings and masters immediately approached to greet him. Ye Mo reciprocated; it was advantageous to expand his network, especially as these individuals held significant influence.

Qin Muxin finally understood that Ye Mo's earlier rejection wasn't an excuse; he genuinely had a wife. And what a wife—clearly surpassing her in beauty. Quickly dismissing these thoughts, she approached Ye Mo, saying, “Muxin congratulates Martial Brother Ye on winning the tournament! I never imagined you to be a Heaven Grade Level Seven pill king; even the North Far State lacks such a master…”

Before Ye Mo could reply, she turned to Ning Qingxue, asking, “Martial Brother Ye, might I inquire who this is?”

“Oh, this is my wife, Ning Qingxue,” Ye Mo introduced. “Qingxue, this is Martial Sister Qin Muxin, who journeyed with me from the North Far State. She is also a pill king and a core disciple of the Heartless Valley.”

Ning Qingxue and Qin Muxin engaged in conversation, admiring each other’s appearance.

Jiu Qian abruptly approached Ye Mo and declared, “Your current skill surpasses mine, but this victory is your first and last. Those I surpass never defeat me again.” He then departed before Ye Mo could respond.

Ye Mo smiled and remained silent. Before meeting Ning Qingxue, he might have retorted, “Must you be so arrogant?” Now, though, it felt pointless. Jiu Qian’s attitude mirrored his own; this time, the gap between them was minimal. But as time progressed, the disparity would only widen; eventually, Jiu Qian would be unable to even catch his shadow. No one understood the power of the Three Birth Chant better than Ye Mo; regardless of Jiu Qian's lineage, he would be no match.

Yue Qichao returned to the stage. “This pill king tournament is concluded. It showcased prodigies like Luo Xiaomo and Jiu Qian, and the strength of the South Peace State.”

“The tournament victor is Level Seven Pill King Luo Xiaomo. Indeed, a true Level Seven Pill King. Now, I must reveal his true identity…”

A hush fell over the crowd. Everyone knew Luo Xiaomo was a solo cultivator; what other identity could he hold? What if he wasn't just a solo cultivator? Many cultivators had prepared spirit herbs for this rising star, intending to commission pills. If Luo Xiaomo's background proved too significant—a secret core disciple of a nine-star sect, for instance—what then?

Astute cultivators noted Ning Qingxue, assuming her affiliation with the Ethereal Immortal Pond. If unable to connect with Ye Mo, they could curry favor with the Pond. They turned to the Pond only to find it already thronged with visitors from major sects: Heaven Star Sect, Golden Sword Sect, Fusion Joy Sect, and even nine-star sects Heaven Demon Sect and Magic Wind Valley.

Yue Qichao nodded and announced, “Luo Xiaomo's true name is Ye Mo, a solo cultivator from the North Sand… Indeed, as you suspected, he is the creator of the Spirit Weaving Pill. He is the first pill king to employ spirit sense pill spells, establishing a novel system of pill concoction…”

Yue Qichao's words were drowned out by the eruption of exclamations and discussions. A young Level Seven Pill King was unprecedented; this pill king had recreated the Heaven Glory Pill in three days and was now revealed as the Spirit Weaving Pill's creator.

How many cultivators would benefit from the Spirit Weaving Pill? The Heaven Glory Pill was precious, but even without it, one could reach the Golden Core state. The Spirit Weaving Pill, however, was crucial for cultivators from Chi Gathering to Body Condensation stages. While Level Four spirit pills provided minimal benefit at the Body Condensation stage, they were better than nothing. Countless cultivators each year suffered soul or spirit sense injuries, mostly low-level cultivators. The Spirit Weaving Pill relieved this worry. This pill was a boon to all cultivators. Universal gratitude was directed at Ye Mo, the creator.

Upon learning Ye Mo's true identity, his fame soared. No further doubt remained concerning his recreation of the Heaven Glory Pill.

Some cultivators with damaged souls and spirit senses wept; they had found hope for cultivation. No one scorned them; the inability to cultivate was tantamount to death for a cultivator.

Yue Qichao boomed, “As Pill City's city lord, I urge everyone to support Ye Mo in disseminating the Spirit Weaving Pill throughout the South Peace State, and the entire Luo Yue continent! Let it benefit all of Luo Yue's cultivators. Those who would target Ye Mo, who would harm him, should understand: such an act would be a war against Pill City, against all cultivators!”

“Support Ye Mo! Support Pill City! Support Yin Yue City Lord!”

“Those who harm Pill King Ye harm us!”

“Who dares? I will be the first to oppose them!”

A chaotic surge of chi swept through the crowd as the cultivators heard of the threat to Ye Mo. Anyone who dared to challenge would be annihilated by the sheer force of collective outrage. The cultivators of Luo Yue feared soul and spirit sense injuries more than anything.

The elders of Infinity Sect and Lightning Cloud Sect wore grim expressions. Not a word was spoken.