The next day, at the main gate of the Ye family, all the family members stood there, their eyes intensely focused on the group of Xiao Yan and others ahead. The fate of the Ye family's re-entry into the Elder Council of the Dan Tower would now depend entirely on Xiao Yan's standing in this five-family assessment. If Xiao Yan could secure a top-three finish in the evaluation, the Ye family would truly regain its dignity. With the protection of the Dan Tower, they could then develop with confidence. Though they would certainly not surpass families like the Cao family in the near term, they would at least have a solid foundation for security. Perhaps one day, the Ye family would produce a young prodigy as outstanding as Cao Ying, the family's famed young lady—only then could the Ye family begin to rise again and restore its former glory. "Brothers Two and Three," said Ye Zhong, addressing the two senior elders at the head of the family, "I will be accompanying Master Xiao Yan and the others to the Sacred Dan City. Therefore, the Ye family is now entrusted to you." "Um, Master, just focus on settling down in Saint Dan City—though our Ye family is gradually declining, we still maintain some connections within the Dan Tower..." said a senior elder of the Ye family solemnly, while several other senior elders beside him nodded in agreement. Ye Zhong sighed and nodded. With the steadily declining reputation of the Ye family, many of their old connections had been severed. Fortunately, not everyone had been as unfeeling as the Cao family. It was precisely these remaining relationships that allowed the Ye family to maintain its name and a slim chance of survival, even after failing the evaluations twice. It was clearly arranged by Ye Zhong long before, so when Xiao Yan and the others arrived at the plaza, the space wormhole was just entering its open period. As Xiao Yan's group ascended to the stone platform, the slowly rotating space wormhole came into view. The space wormhole in Ye City appeared quite impressive at first glance, yet the irregular spatial ripples emanating from within suggested it had not been maintained for several years. "Ah, back when my family was at its peak, two Dou-Zun-level masters willingly volunteered to maintain the wormhole. But as our family declined, we've been unable to secure such high-level talents—now, we've certainly embarrassed ourselves," said Ye Zhong, smiling wistfully. Xiao Yan smiled and shook his head, saying, "Don't worry. If we return, have the young physician and Master Yao assist you with some maintenance..." "Then we are truly grateful to all three of you. Let's set off right away." Ye Zhong nodded gratefully, then retrieved a seemingly complex black boat from his storage seal. After gently rubbing his hands over it, he stepped lightly and entered the slowly rotating dark wormhole. Following him, Xiao Yan and the others stepped in as well. Several figures leapt onto the massive vessel. Ye Zhong, familiar with the process, simply touched around at the bow, and instantly a ring of energy light shield expanded, encircling the ship. The vessel then jolted and surged forward, shooting swiftly toward the invisible, boundless space wormhole... Thus, the pills he currently concocts have shown a noticeably superior quality compared to those from before... The several days of travel through the spatial channels swiftly passed within Xiao Yan's immersed spiritual state, and only as they were about to exit the channels did he finally regain consciousness. The group arrived at Qingling City smoothly, rested briefly, and then immediately set off again for the spatial channel of Qingling City, heading straight for the Sacred Pill City! While passing through Qingling City, Xiao Yan finally witnessed the incredible appeal of the Dan Conference. Everywhere he looked, the figures of alchemists in various colors seemed to dazzle his vision. The sheer number of alchemists was truly something he had never seen before—far surpassing even the Alchemist Grand Assembly held in the former Jia Ma Empire, both in quantity and quality. And this was merely one city within the Dan Region. It was hard to imagine what an even more staggering influx would be like if all alchemists converged upon the Sacred Dan City. Just picturing the magnificent scene—thousands of flames rising, thousands of cauldrons settling, and thousands of new alchemical pills being born—made Xiao Yan's heart surge with heat, his blood even boiling. Truly, in a lifetime, one would regret not experiencing such a spectacle! The Dan Conclave—the most prestigious gathering in the realm of pharmaceutical cultivation—is the ultimate goal that countless cultivators strive for throughout their lifetimes. To stand out at the Conclave requires countless efforts and sacrifices. By participating, one earns the qualification to compete with the great powers across the continent! It is a recognition of one's strength! When ten thousand dikes rise simultaneously, who shall reign supreme? With the surge of blood in their veins, Xiao Yan and his companions finally waded through the long stream of travelers and entered the dark spatial wormhole...