Unrivalled Medicine God

by Srtyi

A Pill Emperor of his generation was set up by a traitor. Since then, the world lost a Qingyun Zi and gained an invincible silkpants. Once again, walking the Great Dao of Alchemy. How can I defy the heavens . . . with the medicine in my hands!

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Chapter 225: Are You Talking About This?

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A great majestic hall at the main peak of the Spirit Blessing Mountain.

Xin Lie led Ye Yuan along and stood in the center of the hall.

"Sect Master, Ye Yuan has been brought here!"

Xin Lie finished this sentence and retread.

Ye Yuan unwittingly sized up the imposing looking middle-aged man in the middle of the great hall. He should be the current sect master of the Tranquil Cloud Sect, Luo Qingfeng!

Luo Qingfeng's person was not equal to his name. His entire being's sharp edge was withdrawn. If not for sitting in the middle of the great hall, he would be like an ordinary person, which gave people a fleeting and ephemeral sensation.

Luo Qingfeng was also sizing up Ye Yuan. He was clearly very interested in this little fellow who feared nothing and no one.

This was the first time he saw a youth that could still remain so calm and unworried when facing the Tri-Hall Joint Hearing.

"Insolent Ye Yuan! Why haven't you paid respects seeing Lord Sect Master and the various Hall Heads?" said a person sitting before Luo Qingfeng.

"Ye Yuan shrugged his shoulder and said, "I wanted to pay respects too, but I've just entered the sect and don't know a single person. How do I pay respects? This Lord, do me a favor, how about giving me an introduction?"

That person was stunned when he heard this, but could not do anything to Ye Yuan. Ye Yuan entered closed-seclusion right after arriving. He most likely did not even recognize the roads, let alone the sect master and these hall heads.

"Humph! Indeed sharp-tongued! As a sect disciple, to not even recognize the sect master and various hall heads is already committing a blasphemous offense!" The person who spoke was none other than Ye Yuan's old acquaintance, Yao Qian.

Ye Yuan snickered and said, "Mobilizing so many people today, could it be to cross-examine my blasphemous crime? Also, even not recognizing people is a crime, Elder Yao, your ability to list crimes is much stronger than your alchemy and martial art abilities!"

Yao Qian was just about to explode when another person stepped in, saying, "Alright. Ye Yuan, everyone here is your senior, don't be unbridled. Why haven't you paid respects to Lord Sect Master yet?"

Beneath Luo Qingfeng were three people sitting side by side. Ye Yuan actually guessed long ago that these were the three great hall heads.

The person who spoke just now appeared strict, but his intent to shield was already very clear.

Furthermore, the other party addressed himself as senior when talking. If his conjectures were right, that should be the incumbent Martial Hall's Hall Head, Xiao Jian.

Ye Yuan naturally would not fail to see what was good for him. He gave a bow towards Luo Qingfeng. "I've seen Lord Sect Master!"

"I heard that you went into retreat for five days and broke through two realms consecutively?" Luo Qingfeng asked a question instead.

Ye Yuan was brought here by Xin Lie right after exiting seclusion, yet, he actually knew already even though Xin Lie did not report this matter to Luo Qingfeng. It could be seen just how great his control over the sect was!

This sort of matter obviously could not be hidden. Ye Yuan answered honestly, "Yes."

Luo Qingfeng nodded and said calmly, "Not bad."

Just two words, no joy nor sorrow. Everyone did not know what it meant either.

However, quite a few people's faces changed, plainly stunned by this unexpected news.

Even Xiao Jian had a trace of delight flash past his face.

Unquestionably, just based on this aspect, Ye Yuan would gain points and not lose any. It would be greatly advantageous to the results of the hearing later!

"What kind of joke is this? Consecutively breaking through two realms within five days? How's this possible?"

"Since Sect Master already said so, can this matter be fake? This Ye Yuan was actually such a monstrous existence?"

"But, what to do if he really stole the sect's pill formulas?"

"This . . . Such a genius, isn't killing him too regrettable?"

Many elders started to debate on the spot. Towards the end of the discussion, they were clearly still very conflicted.

Xiao Jian coughed drily, interrupting the crowd's discussion. He continued the introduction. "This is the Disciplinary Hall's Hall Head Ling. This is the Pill Hall's Hall Head Ouyang. I'm surnamed Xiao, Martial Hall's Hall Head."

"Ye Yuan has seen the hall heads." Ye Yuan gave another bow.

"Enough nonsense! Let the Tri-Hall Joint Hearing begin! Ye Yuan, let me ask you, where did you get this True Rising Spirit Pill from?" Ouyang Yu asked directly.

At his level, he was obviously not very concerned with the struggle for the State of Qin's imperial authority. He was more concerned about where Ye Yuan got his medicinal pill from.

The pill formulas were the foundation of the sect's survival. If the pill formulas were to leak out, the impact it would have on the sect would be utterly enormous.

This matter, it was not overboard no matter how seriously they took it. Otherwise, they would not have set up such a powerful front.

The medicinal pill in Ouyang Yu's hands was that pill which Ye Yuan threw to Yang Hao back then. That fellow directly took it back to the sect.

Ye Yuan replied nonchalantly, "Of course it was refined by me."

"What a joke! This True Rising Spirit Pill is my Tranquil Cloud Sect Pill Hall's agglomerated fruit of labor. How would you know how to refine it? Speak! Did you, or your father, or the State of Qin's Imperial Family collude with members of our sect to steal it?!"

Ouyang Yu looked down from high above, his aura imposing with overwhelming might.

If an ordinary disciple were standing here, their legs would have turned into jelly long ago.

But Ye Yuan was immune to this tactic.

"Whether I know how to refine or not, just test and you'll know. Is there a need to make things so complicated?" Ye Yuan said nonchalantly.

"Humph! The difficulty of refining the True Rising Spirit Pill is extremely high. Even a middle-rank Alchemy Master would find it hard to refine. You, a low-rank Alchemy Master, can refine it?"

The one who spoke was Ouyang Ming, also Su Yuting's husband.

If one were to talk about who wanted to mess Ye Yuan to death the most, it had to be him and Yao Qian.

And this Tri-Hall Joint Hearing also originated because of the two of them.

Ye Yuan lifted the two-star badge on his chest and said smilingly, "Are you talking about this? Hur hur, been too busy recently. Just didn't have the time to take the exam."

Finishing, Ye Yuan released his soul force outside. A wave of commotion sounded out inside the great hall!

"This . . . This is the soul force of a high-rank Alchemy Master! This brat is only Fourth Level Spirit Condensation Realm and already has the soul force of a high-rank Alchemy Master!"

"Just where did this boy pop out from? His talent truly too astonishing!"

"Yeah! Cultivation speed is so fast, and his natural divine soul is powerful. This is simply a natural-born alchemist! Why did he run into the Martial Hall?"

"No way! This elderly self must take him in as my apprentice and pass all of my Alchemy Dao skills to him! A genius like this, not becoming an alchemist is too wasted!"

The ones with the most discussions were undoubtedly on the Pill Hall's side.

A powerful divine soul was the prerequisite condition to become an alchemist. Ye Yuan just broke through to middle-stage Spirit Condensation Realm and actually already possessed high-rank Alchemy Master soul force. Such conditions, going to cultivate in the Martial Path was too wasted!

They were unaware that Ye Yuan did not even release all of his soul force! What he released earlier was merely the soul force of a newly broken through high-rank Alchemy Master. There was still quite a relatively huge gap from his full soul force.

Even so, his conditions already moved many Pill Hall elders.

The conditions to become an alchemist was extremely harsh. A good disciple could be encountered but not hoped for.

Ye Yuan only displayed the corner of an iceberg and already moved quite a few Pill Hall elders.

Even Ouyang Yu's gaze when looking at Ye Yuan became unrestrainedly scorching.

In comparison, a trace of worry flickered past Xiao Jian's eyes.

Ye Yuan was his master's successor. How could he enter the Pill Hall?

Furthermore, Ye Yuan's martial talent was absolutely much more formidable than his alchemy talent!

Of course, this was only his wishful thinking.

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Chapter 226: I Have a Master

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Ouyang Ming saw that the situation was not right and hurriedly said, "Ye Yuan, don't you change the topic! Even if you can refine the True Rising Spirit Pill, the truth about stealing the pill formulas is still beyond all doubt! Sect Master, the three hall heads, and elders, towards a disciple with such misconduct, no matter how much of a genius he is, we mustn't be indulgent!"

"Elder Ouyang's words are reasonable!" said the Disciplinary Hall's Hall Head Ling Potian suddenly who previously did not speak the whole time.

Ling Potian's voice dragged the imminently out of control situation back.

As the saying went, like father, like son. In actuality, like teacher, like student, also worked.

Xin Lie's coldness that pushed people a thousand miles away was inherited from this imposing master of his.

The main topic today was interrogating Ye Yuan. Ling Potian's authority to speak was naturally very high.

Regardless of whether or not he had the intent to target Ye Yuan, one sentence from him indeed made Ye Yuan's elaborately constructed atmosphere scatter.

As the litigant, Ye Yuan only shot Ling Potian a calm glance and not was surprised by this.

"Ye Yuan, where did you get the True Rising Spirit Pill from? Confess honestly now, and we can still show leniency when meting out punishment. Otherwise . . ." Ouyang Ming opened his mouth again.

In order to improve the pill formula, the Pill Hall expended enormous amounts of human resources and material resources. If the pill formula which was just developed not long ago was stolen, it would undoubtedly be a huge blow to the Tranquil Cloud Sect.

Ye Yuan had a helpless face. These dregs guarded some garbage like it was treasure and even blamed others for stealing their pill formulas. Truly hopeless.

"If I say that I knew from the start, you all definitely won't believe it, right?" Ye Yuan said helplessly.

Although it was the truth, those who heard it might not believe it.

Indeed, Yao Qian sneered coldly and said, "Your meaning is that you're a prophet? You were born with the knowledge? What a joke!"

"Ye Yuan, if you keep on being glib and talk aimlessly, there's no point in continuing this hearing! We're giving you the opportunity. That's why we're letting you stand here to speak!" Ouyang Ming said coldly.

Ye Yuan laughed and said, " Haha, I saw that the atmosphere was so tense and just wanted to ease it a little. Um, actually, I have a master. A very incredible master. The kind that is more formidable than you all. Those pill formulas were all taught by him. My alchemy skills were also taught by him."

"Hahaha! Nonsense! More formidable than us? Do you know what realm we're at? You didn't even sketch a draft when telling lies!" Ouyang Ming said with a cold snicker.

Ye Yuan had a disdainful face as he said, "A Second Level Sea Transformation Realm alchemist with a power level of five. What are you being cocky in front of me for? Wait until I breakthrough to the Crystal Formation Realm. I can one-shot kill you instantly!"

Seeing that Ouyang Ming wanted to refute, Ye Yuan added on, "Don't doubt it. You ask that Elder Yao by your side, and you'll know whether I have the capability or not. In a certain sense, he was even defeated by me."

These few sentences from Ye Yuan caused the entire great hall to burst into commotion once again.

"What? Elder Yao was defeated by the Spirit Condensation Realm Ye Yuan? Is this boy talking in his sleep?"

"Hur hur, how is that possible. This brat is blowing his own trumpet! Even though an alchemist's combat abilities aren't strong, Elder Yao is at any rate a Sea Transformation Realm expert. How is it possible to lose to Ye Yuan?"

"Not necessarily! Didn't you hear Ye Yuan say earlier that it was only 'in a certain sense'? It's just we don't know what this 'certain sense' refers to."

In the great hall, even if Yao Qian's skin was thick, he was also scarlet red right now.

Truthfully speaking, if Ye Yuan broke through to the Crystal Formation Realm, he really did not dare to guarantee that he could beat Ye Yuan.

That last sword from Ye Yuan left too deep an impression on Yao Qian.

A Second Level Spirit Condensation Realm martial artist could actually communicate with heaven and earth essence energy to unleash such a peerlessly powerful sword. It was truly inconceivable!

After Yao Qian returned to the sect, he obviously would not speak about this sort of disgraceful matter. Now that he was exposed by Ye Yuan in his face, he hated that there was no hole for him to crawl into.

"Elder Yao, what in the world happened?"

"Elder Yao, this Ye Yuan must be talking bullshit, right?"Many people came up to whisper to Yao Qian. Yao Qian was just about to deny it when Xiao Jian said calmly, "You all don't need to doubt it. Ye Yuan did not lie. He has this capability! Ye Yuan, he . . . can already communicate with heaven and earth essence energy for his own use! After he breaks through to the Crystal Formation Realm, his strength will surely have a qualitative leap!"

Everyone sucked in a cold breath.

Although Xiao Jian did not mention Yao Qian, his words already affirmed Ye Yuan's words from another point.

In front of Ye Yuan, these Sea Transformation Realm alchemists were indeed only power level of five dregs . . .

And the majority of the alchemists here were so . . .

A Spirit Condensation Realm martial artist could communicate with heaven and earth essence energy? Everyone was stunned once again . . .

With Xiao Jian's status, he obviously would not speak carelessly about this sort of matter.

Soul force was incomparably powerful and martial talent was peerless. This was simply a genius that even the heaven would be jealous of!

Would such a character really do something like stealing pill formulas?

The group of elders started to doubt it.

This group of people were actually all filled with righteous indignation before coming and were bent on putting Ye Yuan to death. But now, they had no choice but to consider reviewing Ye Yuan.

"Ye Yuan, I wonder what kind of mysterious person your master is? If you have such a powerful master, why enter my Tranquil Cloud Sect then?" the sect master Luo Qingfeng who was silent the entire time suddenly asked.

Ye Yuan gave a puzzled expression and said blankly, "Uh . . . Replying sect master, I really don't what kind of person Master is. I don't even know his name. Master said to use the knowledge he taught to temper myself in the secular world and compete with other geniuses. Only by emerging from a myriad of living beings can I officially become his disciple!"

"What a joke! Who wouldn't even know his own master's name? The way I see it, this is simply nonsense that you fabricated! Sect Master, I think we don't need to interrogate anymore. Ye Yuan is simply full of crap. Just give him the death penalty straight away!" Ouyang Ming denounced.

"Elder Ouyang, in my opinion, it's more suitable for you to be the sect master. How about you come and take my seat?" Luo Qingfeng's light words made the entire great hall's temperature plummet.

Anyone could hear the displeasure Sect Master Luo had towards Elder Ouyang!

Ouyang Ming frequently relied on the Ouyang Family's influence in the sect to disregard the other elders. Now, he actually directly interrupted Sect Master Luo's questioning. His gall was too big.

If Sect Master Luo could even tolerate this, then he might as well not be the sect master.

Ouyang Ming's face turned the color of pig's liver and was incredibly embarrassed.

"Ouyang Ming, you shut your mouth! When was it your turn to talk while the sect master is questioning? How the final ruling will be is the sect master's decision. How can he tolerate you meddling in it! Why haven't you quickly apologized to Sect Master yet?" Ouyang Yu obviously could not sit still anymore and reprimanded him.

Ouyang Ming dare not defy Ouyang Yu. He could only rise and give a bow towards Luo Qingfeng, saying, "Ouyang Ming was impatient and did not choose my words. I pray Sect Master do not blame."

Luo Qingfeng waved his hands and did not bother with him anymore. He said to Ye Yuan again, "Your honorable master is an amazing character! It's just I wonder where is he at the present moment?"

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Chapter 227: Challenging the Pill Hall Single-Handedly!

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"Master, well he went to roam the world already." Ye Yuan still gave the same old excuse.

Although Ouyang Ming was reprimanded by Luo Qingfeng, what he said was not wrong.

Who takes someone as their master and not know their master's name?

And now, Ye Yuan also said that his master was not around. There was no testimony with the witness gone.

In their hearts, there were already many people who felt that Ye Yuan was indeed talking nonsense.

Luo Qingfeng narrowed his eyes and said, "According to my knowledge, you were still completely nameless a few months back. But within a few months, you emerged all of a sudden. Could it be that your master only taught you for these few months and left to travel the world so coincidentally right after you arrived at the Tranquil Cloud Sect?"

Luo Qingfeng was clearly very clear about Ye Yuan's growing up experiences.

Ye Yuan had prepared an excuse long ago. He recounted the lie he contrived to Ye Hang to Luo Qingfeng again.

He actually had motives why he did this.

Even though this imaginary teacher of his that he fabricated was somewhat absurd, as long as the sect believed he existed, that would be Ye Yuan's greatest protective charm!

The Ouyang Family wanting to deal with Ye Yuan would have to weigh whether they have the abilities first or not.

An existence who could impart skills in a dream and directly imprint knowledge onto the divine soul was not someone that the puny Tranquil Cloud Sect could afford to provoke.

Of course, how to make others believe it was also a problem.

As expected, when Ye Yuan finished talking, Luo Qingfeng raised his suspicions. "It seems like what you've said up till now are all some things which can't be proven. Could it be that you want to use these sort of excuses to prove your innocence?"

Hearing Luo Qingfeng's questioning, a trace of cold sneer flashed across the corner of Ouyang Ming's mouth.

He was very doting on Su Yuting. That was why he shielded the Su Family in any way he could and even aided them to usurp the throne.

However, what arrived was the outcome of the Su Family three brothers' death!

When Su Yuting heard this grievous news, she fainted on the spot. It could be seen just how great the impact this incident had on her.

Ouyang Ming's heart ached for his beloved wife, so he was naturally unwilling to let Ye Yuan go. That was why he thought of borrowing the help of the Tri-Hall Joint Hearing to authorize Ye Yuan's death penalty.

He knew that Ye Yuan was a peerless genius who made it past the Nine Heavens Road. The sect would definitely nurture this kind of geniuses heavily. The only opportunity to put him to death was the True Rising Spirit Pill that Ye Yuan took out.

Presently, seeing that Ye Yuan was at the end of his ropes, Ouyang Ming could not help feeling greatly satisfied.

It was very evident that Ye Yuan could not summon that so-called master of his. As long as he could not call him here, he would be unable to convince everyone. The result could only be death!

Ye Yuan spread his hands and said helplessly, "Master went to roam the world. Either way, he can't be called here. I can't do anything about it if you all don't believe me."

Luo Qingfeng did not indicate anything but asked, "What's the opinion of the three hall heads?"

Ouyang Yu sucked in a deep breath and said, "Ye Yuan stole the sect pill formulas, and the evidence is conclusive. I recommend sentencing to death!"

Although he also felt that Ye Yuan was a fine seedling, the suspicion of stealing the pill formulas was naturally greater.

Furthermore, Ouyang Ming was Ouyang Yu's nephew. He knew that Ouyang Ming was deeply in love with Su Yuting, so he obviously had to stand on this side.

Or else, the Ouyang Family would dissolve by themselves!

Ling Potian said, "Utter nonsense! I suggest put him to death!"

Xiao Jian frowned and said, "No way! Not only is Ye Yuan's soul force powerful, but his martial talent is also even hard to encounter in a thousand years! If such an individual was killed, wouldn't it aggrieve our own people and gladden the enemy?"

"Xiao Jian! I acknowledge Ye Yuan's talent. But his background is ambiguous, and he has ulterior motives. Keeping such a person, after his strength becomes formidable in the future, wouldn't it be even more dangerous?" Ouyang Yu reproved.

"Humph! Ye Yuan is in possession of the Canghua Sword. This means that he obtained Ancestor Lu Yan's inheritance! Master's discerning eyes are akin to pearls. He definitely won't misjudge people! You people are only relying on a single medicinal pill to decide on Ye Yuan's crime. What proof is there?" Xiao Jian insisted on his viewpoint.

"Ye Yuan and his father are only people of the secular world but took out the True Rising Spirit Pill that our Pill Hall had just developed! Doesn't this count as proof? Furthermore, he did not just take out the True Rising Spirit Pill. There are another two types of medicinal pills! Could it be that the pill formulas that his master taught him just coincidentally happen to be these three types?"

"This . . ." Xiao Jian could not think of a better explanation either.

It was crystal clear that the present situation was very adverse to Ye Yuan. If Ye Yuan were unable to prove that these pill formulas were imparted by his master, he would surely be put to death!

"Since there are two of the three Hall Heads who agreed to sentence Ye Yuan to death, then . . ." Ouyang Ming heard Luo Qingfeng's words and involuntarily felt wild elation in his heart.

"Hold on!" Luo Qingfeng's words were interrupted halfway by Ye Yuan.

"What else do you have to say?"

"May I be allowed to look at the pill formula?" Ye Yuan said.

"Ye Yuan! Stop using this sort of method to delay the time! It's futile! Hasn't the pill formulas been stolen by you already? Don't tell me that you still don't know the True Rising Spirit Pill's pill formula?" Ouyang Yu said.

Ye Yuan smiled and said, "Hehe, if I can point out the deficiencies in the pill formula that you developed, doesn't that prove that my pill formula wasn't stolen?"

"Ye Yuan, are you doubting our Pill Hall's standards? Are you trying to challenge my entire Pill Hall single-handedly?" Ouyang Yu's voice turned completely to ice.

A puny little Alchemy Master actually dared to boast so shamelessly.

Ye Yuan smiled and said, "If Hall Head Ouyang feels this way, then I might as well give it a shot. Uh, I can prove to all of you that my master is more formidable than all the people in your Pill Hall!"

"Wildly arrogant!"

"Ignorant child!"

"Preposterous!"

When these words from Ye Yuan went out, the great hall was immediately filled with flooded with all kinds of reproaching voices.

To challenge the Pill Hall single-handedly, it was truly rampant without limits in these peoples' opinions!

The Pill Hall elders present were all Quasi-Alchemy King level!

A brat who might not even be a high-rank Alchemy Master actually dared to challenge the entire Pill Hall. It was seriously the biggest joke in the world!

Alchemy was an extremely profound study. It was not that when one's soul force reached high-rank Alchemy Master, they would definitely become a high-rank Alchemy Master.

"Haha! How absurd! Why do I have to accept your challenge? If this sort of matter spreads out, wouldn't it make the whole world laugh at my Tranquil Cloud Sect? An Alchemy Master challenging Quasi-Alchemy Kings. To think that you can come up with this!" Ouyang Yu wondered if Ye Yuan's brain was missing a screw.

Ye Yuan shook his head and said with a sigh, "A bunch of frogs at the bottom of a well! I think that you've stayed too long in the Southern Domain and think that you're invincible under the heavens already! There's a heaven beyond heaven and man beyond man. You all have most likely already forgotten about this logic. The things that you spent a huge price to develop is actually already outdated stuff! Even so, you're still patting yourselves on the backs and kept these pill formulas like they were treasures. Others take out the same medicinal pill, and you think that they copied you! Truly hilarious to the max!"

"Let me ask all of you." Ye Yuan swept his gaze across those Quasi-Alchemy Kings in the great hall and said coldly, "Which one of you knows what the Northern Domain is like now?"

A falling pin could have been heard in the great hall.

Ye Yuan's words left them dumbfounded.

After a long while, Luo Qingfeng suddenly said, "Hall Head Ouyang, show him the pill formula."

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Chapter 228: Attending a Lesson on Alchemy!

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Ouyang Yu's expression flickered between joy and distress but did not hand over the pill formula immediately.

He did not feel that Ye Yuan could really dig out the flaws of the pill formula. Could a 15 years old Alchemy Master be amazing to such an extent?

It was just that for the pill formulas that their Pill Hall collectively researched and developed to be criticized from top to bottom by a little punk, it was seriously shameful.

As the Pill Hall's Hall Head, Ouyang Ming could not afford to lose this face.

He also did not know what kind of hex Luo Qingfeng fell under, to actually agree to such ludicrous request from Ye Yuan.

He was naturally unable to comprehend Luo Qingfeng's thoughts. His understanding of Ye Yuan was far from as thorough as Luo Qingfeng's.

To be able to execute a move by communicating with heaven and earth essence energy in the Spirit Condensation Realm, no matter how heavily they nurtured him, it would not be excessive!

The situation reported by the Martial Hall greatly alarmed Luo Qingfeng. Then, he went on to understand Ye Yuan's growing up process.

He discovered that Ye Yuan's transformation could be called a classic counteroffensive. If one were to say that there was no expert behind Ye Yuan, he would not believe it even if you beat him to death!

However, this expert had never shown his face before.

During this period of time, Luo Qingfeng investigated Ye Yuan from different angles but did not discover any traces of that expert.

What did this represent? It meant that this expert had already surpassed his understanding as the Tranquil Cloud Sect's Sect Master!

The unknown was the most terrifying, even if he was a master of a sect!

For such a mighty figure to be entrenched in the Tranquil Cloud Ten Nations, how could Luo Qingfeng as the sect master rest assured?

Ye Yuan's reply today had already affirmed his conjectures from another point of view. But then, Ye Yuan said that his master went to roam the world. Although there was no proof in any way, Luo Qingfeng was still very careful about how to deal with Ye Yuan.

Presently, Ye Yuan said that he could challenge the entire Pill Hall single-handedly. It sounded preposterous, but if it were true, wouldn't that prove that Ye Yuan's master really existed?

The other party placed his disciple in your sect to temper him, but you killed his disciple. When that mysterious person returned someday, the Tranquil Cloud Sect might not be his match even if they mustered up the full might of the sect!

As the master of the sect, how could Luo Qingfeng dare to gamble with the entire sect?

"Hall Head Ouyang?" Luo Qingfeng urged again when he saw that Ouyang Yu did not move.

"Yes, Sect Master!"

Ouyang Yu hit out a jade slip with a frown. Ye Yuan reached out to take it. Sweeping with his divine sense, he became immersed in his thoughts.

"How is it, Great Master Ye? Have you seen anything that is inappropriate? Please, give a pointer or two."

Ouyang Yu's words were sarcastic. Anyone could tell that he was really furious. His anger obviously could not be vented out on the sect master, so he had to get back face from Ye Yuan.

"Yeah, Great Master Ye's master is probably an Alchemy Sovereign, right? For an Alchemy Sovereign's accomplished disciple to give us pointers is a piece of cake."

"I think that our Pill Hall might as well just invite Great Master Ye to be a guest elder. Oh, Great Master Ye likely would not even want this elder position!"

Alchemists were all prideful. Ye Yuan's arrogance had already thoroughly infuriated them. Hence, they were all saying things sardonically.

They did not believe that an Alchemy Master brat could give them pointers about anything.

Even if Ye Yuan's master was really an Alchemy Sovereign, the disciple that he taught could not possibly be at a higher level than all of them combined, right?

They obviously could not imagine just what level Ye Yuan's Alchemy Dao realm had reached.

Forget about adding them all up, even if all of their ancestors were added up, it would be hard to reach even 10% or 20% of Ye Yuan.

Ye Yuan could not be bothered with these people's sarcasm. After sweeping finish the True Rising Spirit Pill formula, he involuntarily let out a sigh.

"Don't just sigh, Great Master Ye. Why don't you talk about whether this True Rising Spirit Pill formula has any flaws or not?" Ouyang Ming asked sarcastically.

"Hur hur, since you people call me Great Master, then I'll give you a lesson on alchemy today. Uh, just entered the sect and didn't bring any gifts either. I'll just give this lesson to everyone free of charge," Ye Yuan said with a smile.

"Conceited and ignorant! Called you a great master and you really think you're one! Giving us a lesson with the likes of you?"

Ye Yuan ignored him and continued talking. "From this pill formula, I can see that everybody's standards are still around there. But, your foundations are not solid enough."

When Ye Yuan's voice fell, there were clamoring immediately.

"Foundation? A teenage baby is talking about foundation with us? Hahaha, what a joke!"

"Child, have you memorize your Herbal Essentials? Using it to talk about foundation with us?"

"Now, I feel that Ye Yuan must be the person who stole the pill formulas. Or else, he would not talk drivel here. The few of us old fellows, even when placed in the entire Southern Domain, nobody would dare to say that our foundations are not solid, right?"

Ye Yuan waved his hands and said, "Everybody, don't get agitated. I know that you all are Quasi-Alchemy Kings. There are even some who are high-rank Quasi-Alchemy Kings and would be famed and respected figures when placed in the entire Southern Domain. But compared to my master, you're indeed far off. Your foundations are also too weak. First, let's talk about this True Rising Spirit Pill's main ingredients. Let's make a comparison."

Speaking until here, Ye Yuan looked at Ouyang Yu and asked, "Hall Head Ouyang, there are three kinds of main ingredients on your True Rising Spirit Pill formula, namely, Profound Armored Beast's inner core, Violet Night Weed, and Cloud Net Fruit, correct?"

Ouyang Yu's face darkened but did not answer Ye Yuan.

Ye Yuan did not mind either. He continued with a smile, "I'll talk about the three kinds of main ingredients in my pill formula. They are respectively, Profound Armored Beast's inner core, Violet Night Weed, and Verdant Nether Orchid."

"Haha! He said use Verdant Nether Orchid! It's common knowledge that Verdant Nether Orchid and Violet Night Weed can't be used together! You don't even know this point and even talk big to us about foundation! Exposed your foundation with one sentence! Sect Master, this punk is simply just trying to pass himself off as one of the players in an ensemble, and specially comes to beguile us!" Ouyang Ming said with a loud hoot.

Ouyang Ming learned to be smart this time and did not say things like directly sentence him to death.

Luo Qingfeng could not help looking at Ouyang Yu when he heard that. Ouyang Yu nodded slightly which naturally affirmed that what Ouyang Ming said was not false.

Ye Yuan rolled his eyes and lightly spat out a word from his mouth, "Idiot!"

"What did you say?!" Ouyang Ming was furious.

"Already grown up, but could it be that you haven't heard of a phrase called 'history (books) should be read with reservation'? You say that these two types of herbs cannot be used together. It should have been stated on that whatever lousy Herbal Compendium, right? Well, it should be stated on it that after combining the two kinds of ingredients, Violet Night Weed and Verdant Nether Orchid, it would produce a poison which is greatly harmful to martial artists, yes?"

The crowd collectively turned to stone.

The Herbal Compendium that was revered as a priceless treasure in the Endless World became a lousy book in Ye Yuan's mouth.

However, what Ye Yuan said was indeed correct. It was written like so in the book.

"Humph! Isn't it so?"

Ouyang Ming said with a livid face.

"So my ass!" Ye Yuan directly cussed back and said, "The book written by an Alchemy Sovereign indeed has great referencing value, but you all have to know that Alchemy Sovereigns have only just entered the gates in terms of the way of alchemy! The things they comprehended must be correct? Knowledge acquired from books will ultimately be shallow! If you people don't experiment, don't test it out, you'll only be brought astray by others! Worshipping the Herbal Compendium like it's a holy scripture, you all will never surpass the author of the book!

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Chapter 229: Betting to Acknowledge as Master

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Ye Yuan's words drew blood with a single poke. Those who kept their cool involuntarily fell silent.

The Herbal Compendium had been revered as a holy scripture by the Endless World's alchemists. It basically represented the highest level in the Endless World!

Yet, even those amazing alchemists than them were unable to walk to the end of the profundities of Alchemy Dao.

Although the Herbal Compendium's accomplishments were extremely high, to say that everything written on it was correct, that was evidently impossible.

But the problem was that the Herbal Compendium was already enough for them to study their entire lives. How much time did these Quasi-Alchemy Kings have to verify it one by one?

Looking at it this way, Ye Yuan's words indeed set people thinking.

But there were clearly not many alchemists who were able to think calmly at this time. In their eyes, Ye Yuan was already arrogant to a certain level.

Alchemy Sovereigns had just entered the gates? Then what did they, these Quasi-Alchemy Kings, count as?

Not even having entered the gates?

"Then following your logic, the Violet Night Weed and Verdant Nether Orchid can be used together? I want to hear just how you remove the toxin produced between them!" Ouyang Yu said with a cold sneer.

Ye Yuan smiled and said, "When refining medicinal pills that assist the breakthrough to the Spirit Condensation Realm, the most important thing is to help martial artists refine essence energy and protect their Dantian. Your pill formula's train of thought is correct. But the effects of the Verdant Nether Orchid are clearly stronger than the Cloud Net Fruit. Why do you want to grasp the shadow instead of the essence? Just because the book says that the Verdant Nether Orchid and Violet Night Weed cannot be mixed?"

Ye Yuan swept his gaze around and said loudly, "When refining medicinal pills, the main ingredients are naturally very important. But the supplementary ingredients are equally important! Since the Verdant Nether Orchid and Violet Night Weed will produce a toxin after mixing together, can't you just add a type of ingredient into the supplementary ingredients to not let them produce poison?"

Yao Qian sneered coldly and said, "Talk is cheap! If it were ordinary poison, it would obviously be easy to resolve. But the toxin that they produce after mixing together is the Tendon Gnawing Blood. Although its tier isn't high, it's extremely rare. Even Alchemy Sovereigns are rendered helpless! If it were so simple, why would Lord Li Su not write it in the book?"

Ye Yuan shook his head and sighed, saying, "After all is said, it's all about the book. You don't have any of your own opinions at all. I really don't know how you people cultivated to the Quasi-Alchemy King realm."

"You! Why don't you say what supplementary material can get rid of this Tendon Gnawing Blood poison?! A poison that even Alchemy Sovereigns are at a loss on what to do, you, a puny little Alchemy Master, can resolve it?" Yao Qian said with a frosty smile.

"Hur hur, why not we make a bet?" Ye Yuan derided.

Seeing Ye Yuan's confident look, Yao Qian's heart involuntarily jolted. But he thought about it, no matter how monstrous Ye Yuan was, it was also impossible to be more amazing than an Alchemy Sovereign, right?

"How do you want to bet?"

"If I can resolve this poison, you kowtow to me three times and acknowledge me as your master. If I can't resolve it, I'll give you this small life of mine. Well, I don't think you want me to acknowledge you as my master anyway," Ye Yuan said with a faint smile.

Seeing the smile on Ye Yuan's face, Ouyang Ming felt that something was not quite right. He pulled the corner of Yao Qian's clothes, but Yao Qian ignored him.

"Fine! Am I scared of you?" Yao Qian agreed straight away.

"Hur hur, in front of the sect master and various hall heads, I think that Elder Yao wouldn't renege on his words."

"Enough bullshit. Why don't you say what item can resolve this toxin, this old man is still waiting for your life!"

Ye Yuan nodded and said, "Fine, I'll make you utterly convinced! Elders, think about it; what common accompanying lifeform do the Violet Night Weed and the Verdant Nether Orchid have?"

Ye Yuan's voice fell, and the group of elders furrowed their brows.

Understanding the habits and characteristics of herbs was the essential skill that every alchemist had to do.

Those present here were all Quasi-Alchemy Kings. Their basic skills were naturally not lousy to the point where it was hopeless. It was just that their so-called research was far worse compared to Ye Yuan's

The Violet Night Weed and Verdant Nether Orchid were comparatively rare Tier 1 herbs. Their accompanying lifeforms were mostly some materials that did not enter the rankings. Could it be that these substandard materials could detoxify instead?

What kind of joke was this!

"To talk about the common accompanying lifeform for these two types of herbs, it should be none other than Clear Joy Grass. You're not telling me that the Clear Joy Grass can resolve the toxin of the Tendon Gnawing Blood, are you?"

In the end, it was the Pill Hall's Hall Head, Ouyang Yu who said the answer first.

Except, he had never heard of the Clear Joy Grass being able to treat poison!

The Clear Joy Grass was only an herb which did not make the rankings. It would occasionally be used as the supplementary material for low-grade Tier 1 medicinal pills. It was simply unable to appear on the stage.

But Ye Yuan was indifferent to it. He smiled and said, "Hall Head Ouyang is indeed incredible to say out the answer to quickly. That's right, the thing that can treat the toxin of the Tendon Gnawing Blood is precisely the Clear Joy Grass!"

"Hahaha, this old man has never heard of the Clear Joy Grass having the effects to detoxify! Truly preposterous! Ye Yuan, you aren't thinking that us, these Pill Hall elders, are ornamental, right? You even dare to crack this sort of juvenile joke with us!" Ouyang Yu burst into laughter and had the feeling of being duped.

Ye Yuan said solemnly, "I'm not joking around! You guys haven't tested it out. How do you know that the Clear Joy Grass cannot treat poison?"

"Clear Joy Grass is merely a most common kind of herb, completely unable to get a tier. Its characteristics and usage have long been developed to its limits. Even being the supplementary ingredient for a Tier 1 medicinal pill is somewhat forceful. How can this sort of thing possibly treat the toxin of the Tendon Gnawing Blood?" Ouyang Ming countered.

"Presumptuous and opinionated. You say that it's developed to the limits. That's just what you think. In reality, any pairing with two kinds of ingredients is possible to produce effects that you can't imagine. And how many types have you tested out? Even for Tier 1 ingredients, how many do you truly understand?" Ye Yuan said with a cold sneer.

Ouyang Yu was just about to refute but saw Luo Qingfeng wave his hand and said, "There's no need to argue. Yes or no, do a test and we will know."

Ye Yuan chuckled and said, "Haha, Sect Master is logical. Today, I'll take it as you guys got off cheaply. I'll just go along and refine this True Rising Spirit Pill to let you see what the real True Rising Spirit Pill looks like!"

"Humph! Shameless boasting!" Ouyang Ming snorted frostily.At a refining room, Pill Hall.

All of them went to the room.

Ye Yuan handed the True Rising Spirit Pill formula to Luo Qingfeng. Luo Qingfeng ordered someone to prepare the ingredients.

Ye Yuan's pill formula was naturally higher level than the one developed by the Pill Hall. But this pill formula was of no importance to Ye Yuan. He was indifferent about giving it to them.

"Tsk tsk, indeed a sect. Much higher level than the Dan Wu Academy's refining room!" Ye Yuan sighed in admiration after entering the refining room.

"Rubbish! The Dan Wu Academy is only our sect's outer dojo. How can it compare to the Pill Hall? The ingredients are prepped, why haven't you hurry up and refine the pill?" Yao Qian said.

"Sigh, I was just expressing my emotions. Elder Yao doesn't need to target everything at me, right? Elder Yao, you're anxious to acknowledge a master, but honestly speaking, I don't really want to accept you as a disciple," Ye Yuan said with a snicker.

"I hope you can still laugh in a while!"

Ye Yuan did not squabble. He went to the operation station directly and started to refine the medicinal embryo.

"En? Why is he using hands to grab? Doesn't he need to weigh it out?"

"Why do I feel more and more that this Ye Yuan untrustworthy? This brat isn't thinking of bringing everyone to play along with him because he knows he's dead for sure, right?"

"I feel the same way! The Clear Joy Grass being able to treat the toxin of the Tendon Gnawing Blood. It sounds ludicrous no matter how I listen to it."

Once Ye Yuan's hand grabbing refining method came out, it immediately aroused a wave of confusion.

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Chapter 230: Compensation

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Ouyang Yu looked at Ye Yuan's hand grabbing refining method and could not help frowning.

He already saw the pill formula that Ye Yuan gave him. Other than the Cloud Net Fruit switching to Verdant Nether Orchid and adding in Clear Joy Grass, the other ingredients were basically the same.

But the refining method in Ye Yuan's pill formula was very different from the one they researched out.

Flame intensity, medicinal embryo, extraction, and such, there were many subtle differences.

As the Pill Hall's Hall Head, Ouyang Yu's alchemy skill level was naturally beyond doubt. He could instinctively feel that if refined according to Ye Yuan's pill formula, the quality of the Medicinal pill would surely go up a level!

That was also to say that Ye Yuan's True Rising Spirit Pill formula was much more mature than the one they developed!

Of course, the prerequisite was that Ye Yuan could prove that Clear Joy Grass could indeed neutralize the toxin of the Tendon Gnawing Blood.

Ouyang Yu's basic skills were very solid. When refining pills himself, the weight of the herbs he casually grabbed was not far off.

However, that was only not far off. He still needed to go through equipment to let the quantity of the herbs be more accurate.

The higher the tier of the Medicinal pill, the more precise the herb quantity needed to be. He did not dare to use some hand grabbing refining method.

But that did not stop him from watching Ye Yuan use this hand grabbing refining method.

From the herb quantity that Ye Yuan grabbed each time, it should be roughly the same as the quantity noted on the pill formula.

But could he guarantee it was that precise?

Even for Tier 1 Medicinal pills, the more precise, the higher the success rate and quality. Ye Yuan doing it like this should be him not taking this refinement to heart, right?

There was no way he could reach the degree of accuracy on the pill formula with just a casual grab. This was too heaven-defying!

Anyway, he just had to prove that Clear Joy Grass could neutralize the toxin of the Tendon Gnawing Blood, and Ye Yuan could be considered to have won.

Because Ouyang Yu knew that if it could really resolve the Tendon Gnawing Blood toxin, Ye Yuan's pill formula was indeed stronger than the True Rising Spirit Pill that they developed!

The allegations of stealing would naturally be impossible to determine!

Even so, the sturdiness of Ye Yuan's basic skills already surpassed the vast majority of Alchemy Grandmasters! There were even many Pill Hall elders who were inferior to Ye Yuan.

However, Ouyang Yu did not say it. He just quietly watched Ye Yuan extract and refine the medicinal embryo.

The refinement process was faster than they thought. The refinement of Tier 1 herbs was less than worthless to Ye Yuan. It naturally would not take up too much time.

"The medicinal embryo is extracted and refined. Hall Head Ouyang, come and inspect if there's toxin or not." Ye Yuan passed the vessel over to Ouyang Yu.

Ouyang Yu took the vessel to take a look, but his expression changed.

The medicinal embryo that Ye Yuan refined was crystal clear like it was a dark green crystal ball.

Ouyang Yu had never seen anyone who could extract and refine medicinal embryo so exquisitely. It was simply a work of art!

Ouyang Yu had refined countless pills but secretly judged that he was unable to do it to such a level.

Could it be that there really was a powerful alchemist master behind this Ye Yuan?

Otherwise, with Ye Yuan's age, how could he possibly cultivate such impeccable alchemy skills?

"Hall Head Ouyang, don't be in a daze. Quickly use a profound silver needle to inspect whether this medicinal embryo has toxins or not. I still need to refine the medicinal pill." Ye Yuan urged upon seeing the situation.

Ouyang Yu awoke and glared fiercely at Ye Yuan. Then, he retrieved a profound silver needle and stabbed it into the medicinal embryo.

Similar to mortals using a silver needle to check for poison, alchemists use profound silver needles to check for poison.

The profound silver needle in Ouyang Yu's hands was a high-rank magic artifact. It could detect all poison under Tier 4. That naturally included the Tendon Gnawing Blood toxin.

Ouyang Yu pulled out the profound silver needle and his brows knitted together slightly.

"R-Really no toxin! Could it be that the Clear Joy Grass can really resolve the Tendon Gnawing Blood toxin?"

"No way? The Tendon Gnawing Blood toxin is renowned for being an incurable poison. The detoxifying method is actually so simple?"

"Although this sort of poison isn't very amazing, it can secretly affect a martial artist's bodily functions without their knowledge, ultimately turning the martial artist into a cripple. This was a poison that nobody could resolve in the Endless World for the past few millenniums. It was actually resolved just like this?"

Seeing the profound silver needle without a single trace, the group of elders could not help exclaiming in shock and sighing.

While amid the crowd, Yao Qian's face was currently ashen.

The Tendon Gnawing Blood toxin was resolved, meaning he already lost the bet! Could it be that he, a dignified Quasi-Alchemy King, actually had to acknowledge an Alchemy Master as his master?

This . . . was simply an unprecedented shame!

If this matter were to spread out, how would he establish authority in the Tranquil Cloud Sect? Even if those disciples did not dare to say anything in front of him, they would probably gesticulate behind his back, right?

"Now, this can prove my innocence, right?" Ye Yuan said lightly.

Ouyang Yu's, Ouyang Ming's, and other's expression changed and were unwilling to follow up.

Luo Qingfeng and the others, however, did not understand. He could not help asking, "Hall Head Ouyang?"

Ouyang Yu gritted his teeth and nodded, counting as acknowledging Ye Yuan's words.

This sort of matter could not be faked. He had no choice but to admit it.

Luo Qingfeng also sighed in relief secretly when he heard that and said, "Since that's the case, Ye Yuan's crime of stealing the pill formula is unfounded. It's just that this medicinal pill is the foundation for my Tranquil Cloud Sect. Ye Yuan, you're not allowed to sell it in the secular world! To compensate for the misunderstanding this time, the sect will award you 10 thousand points. I hope that you won't resent the sect because of this case."

As the master of a sect, these words from Luo Qingfeng were already considered a subtle apology.

If it were an ordinary disciple, the trial would just be over. How could the sect master possibly say this kind of words? But Ye Yuan was different! He was too monstrous!

The talent that Ye Yuan displayed was overly monstrous! Since it was proven that Ye Yuan did not harbor ill intent, the sect naturally had to nurture with full force and rope him in!

Such a genius figure was where the hope of the sect laid. He would naturally be viewed as precious treasure!

Ye Yuan obviously had the sense to appreciate the favor. He gave a bow towards Luo Qingfeng and said, "Sect Master is also considering the safety of the sect. Why would Ye Yuan bear a grudge? However . . . dare I ask, Sect Master, whether the bet earlier . . . is counted or not?"

Murmuring!

When Ye Yuan's words came out, everyone's gaze looked towards Yao Qian.

Yao Qian's old face turned crimson red instantly as he felt pent up.

"This . . ." Luo Qingfeng was also stumped by Ye Yuan.

While Ye Yuan's Alchemy Dao level somewhat surpassed expectations, to make a Quasi-Alchemy King acknowledge him as master, Luo Qingfeng felt that it was still somewhat nonsensical.

This way, how would Yao Qian dare to meet anyone in the future?

Ye Yuan had a surprised look as he said, "Elder Yao, you aren't going to renege, are you? Well, I know that asking a Quasi-Alchemy King to acknowledge me as a master is somewhat hard on you, but from a certain point of view, my Alchemy Dao standards have already surpassed yours. Hence, you acknowledging me as master seems to be justifiable!"

This was naturally Ye Yuan's humble words. His Alchemy Dao level was far from just surpassing Yao Qian's from a certain perspective. With Yao Qian's standards, he was not even fit to carry shoes for Ye Yuan.

However, looking at this old man who nearly killed him being forced to yield, Ye Yuan had unspeakable delight in his heart!

Right then, Xiao Jian suddenly thought of something and whispered a few words by Luo Qingfeng's ears.

Luo Qingfeng's eyes lit up, and he said, "Various hall heads, elders, this matter is concluded. What are we still waiting here for? Why haven't you left quickly?"

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Chapter 231: Price

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Ye Yuan just stared at Yao Qian with a smile.

Yao Qian's face was so shock stricken that it was about to drip water. He stood there motionless, unable to leave.

The group of elders' expression was weird as they left the refinement room. Of course, there was sympathy amidst the oddness.

"Yii, Elder Ouyang hasn't left yet. Can it be that you want to acknowledge me as your master together with Elder Yao?"

Ouyang Ming actually wanted to leave too. But his relation with Yao Qian was intimate. Leaving just like this was not very good.

Furthermore, this incident, Yao Qian was also implicated by him. If he left, it would be too disloyal.

Ouyang Ming's face repeatedly wavered, not knowing how to follow up.

The bet was between Ye Yuan and Yao Qian. Sect Master Luo making everyone leave was already considering Yao Qian's face. It was not suitable for others to intervene.

"What are you still standing there for, Elder Ouyang? Leave!" Luo Qingfeng had not left but shouted at Ouyang Ming instead.

Ouyang Ming looked at Yao Qian awkwardly. Yao Qian sucked in deeply and said, "You leave first. I know what to do."

"This . . ." Ouyang Ming more or less felt relief from a tensed heart. But he obviously could not show it on the surface.

Ouyang Ming only left while looking back every few steps after Yao Qian nodded his head, and went out with Luo Qingfeng.

After everyone exited the refinement room, Yao Qian sneered and said, "Ye Yuan, aren't you scared that your lifespan will be shortened by making a Quasi-Alchemy King acknowledge you as master?"

Ye Yuan chuckled and said, "Isn't shortening my lifespan exactly what you hope for? I don't even mind, so why should you?"

Yao Qian could not help choking up; his eyes spewing fire.

Ye Yuan pretended to be shocked. "Aiya, is Elder Yao trying to silence me by killing me? The sect master is right outside. This isn't good."

"Talk. What terms do you want?" Yao Qian forcefully pressed down the rage in his heart and said somberly.

"Ah? What? What terms? I don't understand Elder Yao's meaning." Ye Yuan had a blank look.

Yao Qian hated fiercely in his heart. This fellow was clearly pretending to be muddled, but yet, he had to play along with him.

"Stop pretending! State your conditions! As long as it's not to acknowledge you as master, any conditions will do!"

"Don't! With a Quasi-Alchemy King disciple, it would be so glorious if I go outside in the future. Why do I have to put out conditions?"

An image involuntarily emerged in Yao Qian's mind. You don't know Yao Qian? A Quasi-Alchemy King! That's my disciple! How is it? I'm amazing, aren't I?

"Puhwurk!" Yao Qian's chest felt stifled, and he felt a metallic taste in his throat. A mouthful of blood sprayed out.

If this sort of situation really occurred, he would rather go die!

Ye Yuan wanted to mess with him to death!

Yao Qian could not imagine just how Ye Yuan could resolve the riddle that nobody could in the thousands of years of the Endless World's alchemy world.

If not because he knew the prowess of the Tendon Gnawing Blood toxin, how could Yao Qian dare to make this bet with Ye Yuan!

Yet, Ye Yuan really resolved this poison!

Even with countless regrets, Yao Qian could not turn back time. The current Yao Qian had already sunk into a dilemma. A single misstep and his reputation would be utterly ruined!

"Aiya, what's with you, Elder Yao. Well, looks like our Tranquil Cloud Sect treats the elders very well. There's too much blood in them that they can casually spit out a mouthful when they have nothing to do. En, en, I must work hard and cultivate so that I can get an elder position!"

Ye Yuan did not hold any sympathy in his heart as he continued to pour salt on his wounds.

Yao Qian merely had anger and anxiety inflict his heart. Vomiting a mouthful of blood was not a big deal to a Sea Transformation Realm powerhouse. Furthermore, as a Quasi-Alchemy King, Yao Qian could replenish the deficit in blood vitality just by casually eating some medicinal pills.

Indeed, Yao Qian failed to endure, and another mouthful of blood sprayed out.

Ye Yuan wanted to continue talking. Yao Qian could not be bothered with vomiting blood anymore and hastily said, "Ye Yuan, say it. How can I call off this bet?!"

If he let Ye Yuan continue talking, he would really die today from vomiting blood.

A Sea Transformation Realm powerhouse of his generation being angered to death by vomiting blood. This would absolutely shake the entire Endless World!

Ye Yuan saw that the intensity was just about right. He blinked and said, "Elder Yao really doesn't want to be my disciple? Actually, being my disciple really isn't bad. I won't even let ordinary people be!"

This was not Ye Yuan boasting. In his previous life, only God knew how many alchemists wanted to go under his tutelage. But Ye Yuan did not accept a single one.

Ji Qingyun disliked that teaching disciples wasted far, far too much time, delaying his researching the Alchemy Dao.

Yao Qian did not speak and just shook his head decisively. He was already on the verge of collapse.

"Sigh, that's such a shame. I can't show off to others in the future," Ye Yuan said regretfully.

"Quick . . . Quickly say your terms!"

Now that it had come to this, Yao Qian was already prepared to bleed heavily.

"Elder Yao is really generous. You know that sect disciples don't lead a good life. As a Pill Hall elder, Elder Yao should have quite a lot of points, right?" Ye Yuan enquired with a beam.

Yao Qian's heart jolted. "How much do you want?"

Ye Yuan reached out two fingers.

"20 thousand?" Yao Qian's heart eased up. 20 thousand points were already quite a number to core disciples.

"Is Elder Yao dismissing a beggar?"

"200 thousand?"

Yao Qian's eyes went wide. It was truly demanding an exorbitant price!

Ye Yuan shook his head again. "Two million!"

"Two million? Why don't you go rob?! Where do I have so many points?" Yao Qian was taken aback by Ye Yuan.

Two million was also an astronomical figure to Yao Qian!

He only accumulated a million plus points back then when he was hoarding for the Purple Center Soul Incantation.

Although the elder position was high, expenses were high too. The points he had on hand were only roughly 500 thousand or so.

2 million points were four times his total net worth!

Seeing Yao Qian's expression, Ye Yuan also came to realize that his asking price seemed to be too high.

He originally wanted 2 million to give Jiang Yunhe 1.4 million to exchange for the Purple Center Soul Incantation. Then, he would have 600 thousand left, which should be enough to use for a long time.

It looked like this plan was going to go bust.

"How much do you have?"

"I only have 300 thousand!"

"Like that huh, then no talk."

"Wait, wait!" Yao Qian hurriedly said. "I . . . I can gather up to a million! But, two million are really too much. Even us elders can't possibly have that much! Two million points, even if I don't use points in the future, I would also need to amass them for 10 years! You can ask the other elders about this, and you'll know whether what I said is true or not."

Ye Yuan rubbed his chin and was still quite dissatisfied. But since Yao Qian already said this, it was almost certainly the case. However, he was certain that Yao Qian definitely understated his own points.

"1.2 million. No less."

He had to pay some price since he wanted to call off the bet. The price was that Yao Qian would have to work for free for others several years after.

Yao Qian did not say anything as his expression flickered indecisively.

700 thousand points. He basically had to forget about doing other things for the next five years. It would essentially all be used to repay the debt.

However, to really recover, it would require at least seven years!

But compared to becoming Ye Yuan's disciple, he would rather spend his days in debt!

Finally, Yao Qian gritted his teeth and said, "Fine! Deal!"

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Chapter 232: Distributing Wealth

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"Senior Apprentice Brother Mo, quickly think of a plan! Ye Yuan hasn't returned yet. Did something happen to him?" Lu-er asked anxiously.

"Yeah, Senior Apprentice Brother Mo. Among us here, only you have the right to talk. Why don't you go and inquire to see if they did anything to Ye Yuan?" Nanfeng Ruoqing also said.

The few people were like ants on a hot pan, walking around Mo Yuntian non-stop.

But Mo Yuntian also had a helpless face. "Not that I don't wish to help Junior Apprentice Brother Ye, but I really don't have to power to speak! The Tri-Hall Joint Hearing? I must be at the elder position and above to join. Furthermore, it's strictly confidential. It's simply impossible to inquire about the news."

"Then . . . Then we just sit here and wait blankly? We have to do something!" Nanfeng Zhirou also voiced out.

Mo Yuntian shook his head and said, "The only thing we can do now is to trust Master. With him present, he definitely won't let Ye Yuan suffer. Moreover, Ye Yuan's talent is plain for everyone to see. I believe that the sect master is unlikely to do something that would cripple the sect's prospects."

The group discussed for a long time but did not come up with anything.

Lu-er could not sit still anymore. "No way! I have to go find Young Master!"

Finishing, she sprinted out of the door.

But right after stepping outside, she just happened to see Ye Yuan who strolled into the court.

Young Master was perfectly fine!

When Lu-er saw that Ye Yuan was fine, the rock in her heart was finally put down.

"Young Master, they didn't do anything to you, right?" Lu-er still asked rather worriedly.

"Your family's young master is a Divine King's reincarnation! What can they do to your family's young master?" Ye Yuan cracked a partly-true, partly-false joke. Either way, nobody would believe him.

"Will you die if you don't brag?! Don't you know how worried Lu-er was for you just now?" Nanfeng Zhirou also followed out and said exasperatedly.

"Aren't I am fine? Haha, thanks so much for everyone's concern. Since everyone's here, that also saves me the trip of finding each of you one by one," Ye Yuan said with a chortle.

"En? You just came from the Tri-Hall Joint Hearing. What are you looking for us for?" Long Tang asked rather puzzledly.

"Go in and talk."

The few people entered the house and sat down.

"Senior Apprentice Brother Mo, Senior Apprentice Sister Nanfeng, Junior Apprentice Brother Long, the three of you take out your identity tokens. I have a large gift I want to give you guys," Ye Yuan said it bluntly.

"En? Large gift? Can it be . . ." The people here were sharp-witted people. Hearing that Ye Yuan wanted their identity tokens, they naturally guessed what Ye Yuan wanted to do.

But it was precisely so that they were even more skeptical.

Wasn't Ye Yuan escorted to the Tri-Hall Joint Hearing? Why did he bring points back?

Doubts were doubts, the three people still took out the identity tokens as asked.

Ye Yuan also took out his own identity token and used soul force to transfer some points respectively.

He originally needed so many points because he planned on giving them to Jiang Yunhe to exchange for the lower half of the Purple Center Soul Incantation.

But now that there was still a huge chunk of points missing, Ye Yuan obviously needed to think of some other ways of earning points.

He knew that it was very challenging for newly accepted sect disciples to stride forward, so he naturally would not be stingy. He distributed some points to Nanfeng Ruoqing and the others.

Either way, there was still 200 thousand points to be earned. He did not care about this paltry amount.

"10 . . . 10 thousand points? Ye Yuan, where did you get so many points from?" Nanfeng Ruoqing inserted her divine sense into the token and could not help being greatly alarmed.

"Mine is also 10 thousand points!" Long Tang said.

"Junior Apprentice Brother Ye, this . . . Isn't this way too much? You just entered the sect. There are still many areas you need to use points in. Although I don't know where your points came from, giving it to us like this, do you have enough left to use?" Mo Yuntian asked hesitantly.

Ye Yuan chuckled and said, "Relax, Senior Apprentice Brother Mo, I have plenty of points. Come and look for me again after you use finish. Senior Apprentice Brother Mo, right now is the crucial period for you. You have many areas where you need points for. These bit of points to express this junior apprentice brother's goodwill."

Mo Yuntian was presently at the Sixth Level Crystal Formation Realm and about to break through to the Seventh Level Crystal Formation Realm. He naturally could not avoid the cost for stepping into late-stage Crystal Formation Realm.

Of course, Ye Yuan was not giving him so many points because of Mo Yuntian's expenses, but because he was indebted to him for saving his life.

"But . . . this is too much!" Mo Yuntian was rather embarrassed.

"Senior Apprentice Brother Mo, how many points did Ye Yuan give you?" Nanfeng Zhirou could not resist asking like a curious baby.

"Uh, 50 thousand points!"

"Hiss . . . What's going on? Ye Yuan, didn't you go to the Tri-Hall Joint Hearing? Why did you come back with so many points instead?" Nanfeng Ruoqing sucked in a cold breath.

Ye Yuan snickered and recounted today's experience briefly to everyone, making them wide-eyed and dumbfounded.

1.2 million points!

Mo Yuntian stayed at the Tranquil Cloud Sect for 10 years and did not have so many points even if he added everything up!

But Ye Yuan only used six days to get these.

Mo Yuntian smiled bitterly and said, "To think that Junior Apprentice Brother Ye's alchemic talent actually do not pale in the slightest bit to your martial talent! However, you've offended the Ouyang Family to the core this time!"

"No matter. Even if I don't offend them, they would also come and offend me. If they dare to come to find trouble with me again, I don't mind getting some more points," Ye Yuan said confidently.

Right then, a symbol suddenly appeared in front of Mo Yuntian and started immolating, turning into ash instantly.

A barely imperceptible streak of Essence energy tunneled into Mo Yuntian's ear.

"It's the sound transmission talisman that Master sent. He asked me to bring Junior Apprentice Brother Ye to see him," Mo Yuntian said.

"Hall Head Xiao? I'll go with you," Ye Yuan replied.

This meeting with Xiao Jian, Ye Yuan absolutely had to go.Seeing Ye Yuan once again, Xiao Jian sighed unceasingly.

He initially wanted to exert utmost effort at the Tri-Hall Joint Hearing to help Ye Yuan out of his predicament.

He did not imagine that he did not help much, but Ye Yuan himself slaughtered his way in and out however he like, ultimately butchering Yao Qian until not even a fragment of armor was left.

Although not a lot of time passed, the matter of Yao Qian giving Ye Yuan 1.2 million points was already circulating among the upper echelons.

Yao Qian alone naturally did not have so many points. He had to find other people to lend points from. This incident obviously could not be concealed.

The first person Yao Qian went to find was unsurprisingly Ouyang Ming. But Ouyang Ming's points on hand was even lesser than Yao Qian. Furthermore, Ouyang Ming obviously could not lend all of his points to him.

Yao Qian could only find a few elders with pretty good relations and finally barely managed to gather together 1.2 million points before transferring to Ye Yuan.

A bet to exchange for 1.2 million points. In the history of the Tranquil Cloud Sect, people dare not say that there would absolutely be no successor to Ye Yuan, but he definitely had no predecessors!

Of course, this sort of bet looked simple, but without heaven-defying strength, don't even think about it!

One had to know, what Ye Yuan resolved was a puzzle that nobody could in thousands of years in the Endless World!

Before this, Xiao Jian was truly unaware that Ye Yuan's alchemic talent was actually so heaven-defying! This way, there was nothing odd about him possessing the True Rising Spirit Pill.

"Ye Yuan . . ." Xiao Jian stared at Ye Yuan as he spoke, but swallowed back his words.

Ye Yuan smiled lightly and took out the Canghua Sword from his storage ring and passed it to Xiao Jian.

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Chapter 233: Not Lacking Money

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Seeing the Canghua Sword, Xiao Jian's eyes became glued to it as he took it over from Ye Yuan's hands with trembling hands.

He lightly caressed the sword body, his eyes already wet.

Ye Yuan and Mo Yuntian remained silent and watched Xiao Jian reminiscing Lu yan quietly.

"Canghua, to think that this parting lasted over a hundred years!" Xiao Jian said with an emotional sigh.

The current Xiao Jian seemed to have already walked out from his reminiscing Lu Yan emotions and recovered back to that Martial Hall's Hall Head with intertwining sword intent.

He returned Canghua back to Ye Yuan and said emotionally, "It looks like Canghua has already acknowledged you its master. It followed Master for 200 years and virtually became one with Master, but it recognized you as its master so quickly. It can be seen that you have an affinity with it."

Towards these words, Ye Yuan was still quite contemptuous.

Merely an 8-restrictions spirit artifact. It was effortless for Ye Yuan to want to subdue it.

Furthermore, Ye Yuan fused the Azure Dipper Purple Yang Sword Intent on the Nine Heavens Road. This had the utmost attraction to the Canghua Sword. Recognizing a master was naturally not peculiar either.

What Lu Yan pursued throughout his life was merely just the Azure Dipper Floating Zero Sword Art, while Ye Yuan's sword intent far surpassed that.

Ye Yuan smiled and said, "Canghua is spiritual. This period of time, it indeed helped me out a lot."

Of course, the Canghua Sword was undoubtedly an excellent helper to the present Ye Yuan.

If he did not have the Canghua Sword, there was no way his Azure Dipper Floating Zero Sword would have such incredible might.

Regardless whether it was the Nine Swords Stance or Thousand Flowing Petals, they both required the support of a powerful weapon. And the Canghua Sword was naturally the most convenient weapon to the Spirit Condensation Realm Ye Yuan.

If Ye Yuan did not possess the Canghua Sword, the power of these two moves would be greatly diminished.

"Is Master . . . all right?" Xiao Jian asked rather flusteredly.

Ye Yuan smiled and did not answer. Only then did Xiao Jian come around.

Ye Yuan went through the Nine Heavens Road, so he obviously had to swear a Heaven Dao Oath. How could he possibly answer his question?

"My question was somewhat impetuous. Back then, Master did not have much lifespan left but suddenly disappeared. I guessed that he could have left for the Nine Heavens Road. Master's life aspiration was to revive the Tranquil Cloud Sect, then charge back to the Northern Domain! For this, he did not mind sacrificing his flesh body to enter the Nine Heavens Road as a divine soul. It was truly a wax torch becoming completely dry! With the heaven's blessings, Master managed to wait until you arrived. I believe that Master must have been overjoyed then!"

From Xiao Jian's words, Ye Yuan could tell that he truly understood Lu Yan very well. The truth was not far off from his conjectures.

"In future, when my longevity approaches its limit, I'll definitely follow in Master's footsteps and seek out a successor for the sect!" Xiao Jian said decisively.

Ye Yuan heart was moved, but he shook his head and said, "Hall Head Xiao, perhaps you master and disciple still can meet again someday. Why say something so despondent?"

Xiao Jian thought that Ye Yuan was consoling him. He waved his hands and said, "I originally thought that I would never hear news about Master again in this lifetime. I didn't think that he actually let you bring the Canghua Sword out. Ye Yuan, I know that you're not some small creature that will stay in the pond. I only hope that you'll treat Canghua well and be good to my Tranquil Cloud Sect!"

Other than taking a look at the Canghua Sword, this was probably Xiao Jian's biggest goal.

With the performance at the Tri-Hall Joint Hearing plus the Thousand Flowing Petals that Mo Yuntian saw before, Xiao Jian could already tell that Ye Yuan was absolutely not something the tiny Tranquil Cloud Sect could retain.

Just like Lu Yan, Xiao Jian only hoped that Ye Yuan would remember the Tranquil Cloud Sect's nurturing and not forget where he came from. That was all.

As for the strength of the sect, it was not the work of a single day. Unless Ye Yuan were willing to pour his entire life's effort into this place, otherwise, it would clearly be impossible to strengthen the Tranquil Cloud Sect within a few short decades.

Ye Yuan himself said it, entering the sect was only for the experience. His real backing was that unfathomable master!

Hearing Xiao Jian said these, Ye Yuan knew that the goal of him pulling out that fictional master of his had already been achieved.

The Tranquil Cloud Sect was just a stopover on his path to the top. It was impossible for him to halt for too long here. If the sect entrusted all of its hopes on him, then that would be a catastrophic mistake.

Ye Yuan did not have so much time. He had to return to the Divine Realm as soon as possible!

Of course, Ye Yuan would do everything he could to help the Tranquil Cloud Sect. As for to what degree they could develop to, that would have to depend on the sect's fortune.

"Rest assure, Hall Head Xiao, I'll always be a part of the Tranquil Cloud Sect!" Ye Yuan just replied lightly with this sentence.

This was already his greatest promise.

"Haha, good! It's enough to hear this sentence from you!" Xiao Jian said with a chuckle.Leaving Xiao Jian's place, Ye Yuan did not return but went to the refining room again.

In the Tranquil Cloud Sect, elders and above had their own refining rooms, while the refining rooms used by disciples were communal.

Same as the cultivation rooms, using the refining rooms always required the expenditure of points.

However, when Pill Hall disciples used the refining rooms to craft finished products, they could sell a portion to the sect to exchange for points.

Hence, every time Pill Hall disciples used the refining rooms, they would prepare ample ingredients to refine many medicinal pills in one shot.

Of course, the points that could be exchanged for each type of medicinal pill was different.

But in comparison, it was much easier for Pill Hall disciples to obtain points than Martial Hall disciples.

The majority of Pill Hall disciples had some foundation. Like Nanfeng Ruoqing, an alchemist who was selected to enter the sect, she could directly refine a complete Tier 2 medicinal pill independently. Points would naturally be much easier to earn.

"This Senior Apprentice Brother, I want a Tier 3 refining room," Ye Yuan said to the disciple on duty.

The disciple on duty shot Ye Yuan a glance and said in surprise, "You're a Martial Hall disciple, right? Concurrently holding the rank of low-rank Alchemy Master, what are you using such a high tier refining room for? I say, Junior, you don't need to squander points in this manner even if you have a lot, right? You'd better use a Tier 2 refining room."

Ye Yuan was wearing a Martial Hall disciple outfit, but a two-star badge was hanging from his chest. That disciple on duty could obviously see it distinctly.

This disciple on duty was a warm-hearted person who tried to advise Ye Yuan enthusiastically. Ye Yuan did not think such a situation would occur. He smiled and said, "Many thanks for Senior Apprentice Brother's concern. But a Tier 2 refining room is really insufficient. It's better you give me a Tier 3 room."

Tier 2 medicinal cauldrons simply could not withstand the refinement of Tier 3 medicinal pills, because the intensity of flames that Tier 3 medicinal pills required was much stronger than Tier 2 medicinal pills. Even for a peak Tier 2 medicinal cauldron existence, a single mishap, and the cauldron would blow up. Hence, Ye Yuan wanted a Tier 3 refining room.

"Junior Apprentice Brother is new, right?"

"Uh, yes. I've only entered the sect for a few days."

"No wonder! Junior Apprentice Brother is likely still unaware of the value of points. Wasting it like this will affect your future cultivation!"

". . . Senior Apprentice Brother, I really want to use the Tier 3 refining room."

"Sigh, I say, why are you so stubborn? Don't tell me that you, a low-rank Alchemy Master, can refine Tier 3 medicinal pills? One day in a Tier 3 refining room requires 300 points. Even if you have money, you shouldn't spend it like this!" Ye Yuan was on the verge of collapsing. But he was truly advising from the bottom of his heart, so he really could not lose his temper.

Feeling helpless, Ye Yuan directly fished out his identity token and threw it to the disciple on duty, saying, "Swipe away, Senior Apprentice Brother. I do not lack money!"

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Chapter 234: Tri-Origins Samsara Art!

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The disciple on duty took Ye Yuan's token to swipe it and laugh at the same time as he said, "Haha, you've just entered the sect for a few days, how many . . ."

The second half of the disciple's words were forcefully stuck in his throat.

1.13 million and 100 points?

He read it multiple times before confirming that he did not see wrongly.

"H-How can there be thi-this much?" The disciple on duty's eyes went wide, and his words even became stutters.

"Can I enter now? En, two days will do. I'll have to trouble you, Senior Apprentice Brother." Ye Yuan obviously would not explain where these points came from.

The disciple on duty helped Ye Yuan's swipe 600 points mechanically, then woodenly watched Ye Yuan walk inside.

Ever since he entered the sect, he had never seen so many points before. This kind of visual impact was truly overwhelming.

1.1 million points. How many Tier 2 medicinal pills needed to be refined to exchange for that?

The disciple on duty could not help doing mental arithmetic . . . . . .

Ye Yuan wanted a Tier 3 refining room naturally to refine Tier 3 medicinal pills.

The Tier 3 medicinal pills he could refine now were not many. He could basically only refine low-grade Tier 3 medicinal pills, but this was already enough.

The Demon Crystal Pill was only a low-grade Tier 3 medicinal pill!

He promised Yuan Fei back then the Demon Crystal Pill, and now, he could already refine it. It was a full 10 months in advance of the time promised back then!

The ingredients that the Demon Crystal Pill required were not uncommon. Yuan Fei had them prepared long ago. He was only waiting for Ye Yuan to become an Alchemy Grandmaster.

Ye Yuan formed a seal, and Yuan Fei appeared.

Seeing that they were in a refining room, Yuan Fei was rather unsure.

"Young Master, this is?"

"Yuan Fei, this period of time, you went through fire and water with me. I've always borne this in mind. Now, the time to repay you has arrived," Ye Yuan said with a smile.

Yuan Fei reacted very swiftly and said delightedly, "Young Master, you mean . . . Demon Crystal Pill?"

"That's right."

"But Young Master, you're only . . ."

Yuan Fei saw Ye Yuan's realm and could not really continue speaking. How could an Alchemy Master refine a Tier 3 medicinal pill?

"Only an Alchemy Master? Hur hur, don't tell me you think I called you out just to mess with you?" Ye Yuan said with a laugh.

"Yuan Fei dare not!"

"I originally thought that I would only have high-rank Alchemy Master soul force at the late stage Spirit Condensation Realm, that's why I promised you a year's time. But now, I already have the soul force of a high-rank Alchemy Master, so we obviously don't need to wait for such a long time."

Yuan Fei was exuberant when he heard it and said, "Young Master actually has such strength!"

Ye Yuan nodded and said, "Naturally! Although it will be somewhat strenuous, refining the Demon Crystal Pill shouldn't be an issue."

The strenuous Ye Yuan talked about was actually referring to insufficient essence energy.

The consumption of essence energy to alchemists was naturally much greater when refining Tier 3 medicinal pills. If Ye Yuan had late-stage Spirit Condensation Realm strength, refining would be much easier.

In fact, Ye Yuan's present essence energy could already compare to ordinary late stage Spirit Condensation Realm, but the expenditure of Tier 3 medicinal pills was far from comparable to Tier 2 medicinal pills. That was why it was taxing.

Listening to Ye Yuan's words, Yuan Fei started to tremble with excitement.

He gave up the dignity of an ape king to willingly become Ye Yuan's servant, wasn't it for today? Now that Ye Yuan actually realized the first promise so quickly, how could this not agitate him?

"Yuan Fei thanks Young Master!"

"Haha, I know that you still have doubts in your heart. So give thanks after I refine the medicinal pill."

Ye Yuan retrieved the ingredients from his storage ring and started to fiddle with it on the operating station.

The refinement of Tier 3 medicinal pills was not as easy as Tier 2 medicinal pills. Otherwise, there would not be so few Alchemy Grandmasters.

Wanting to refine Tier 3 medicinal pills, the bare minimum requirement was soul force reaching the degree of Alchemy Grandmaster!

That also meant that only a heaven-defying existence like Ye Yuan could use refinement techniques to compensate for the inadequacy of soul force.

But it was not that one could compensate for this kind of inadequacy just by grasping the refining method.

Ye Yuan's refining technique had to be trained to the Legendary Realm before he could accomplish this sort of impossible task!

Leaping ranks to refine medicinal pills was much more challenging than crossing ranks to do battle! Many martial artists could leap ranks to battle, but there was likely not a single one who could leap ranks to refine medicinal pills in the Endless World!

Perhaps there were some alchemy path geniuses with powerful soul force that could cross a minor rank to refine medicinal pills, but it was virtually impossible to cross a major realm to refine medicinal pills!

Forget about the Endless World, even in the Divine Realm, those who could leap ranks to refine medicinal pills were scarce and few.

The other thing was essence energy. The higher the medicinal pill rank, the greater that expenditure of essence energy. Without the adequate essence energy reserves, it was basically impossible to support the refinement of the medicinal pill to completion.

Only refining techniques that had reached the Legendary Realm could lessen the consumption of essence energy to the greatest extent to complete this kind of virtually impossible thing.

Crossing ranks to refine Tier 3 medicinal pills was also a humongous challenge to Ye Yuan. For this, he even specially spent 15 minutes to meditate.

He only started the preparation work after he completely entered Heart Like Still Water state.

Preparing the herbs, extracting and refining the medicinal embryo, Ye Yuan's preparatory work was done very quickly.

But this time, Ye Yuan's preparatory work was different from the past. He did not split the herbs into two portions.

If Nanfeng Ruoqing were present, she would surely be greatly alarmed and asked "Could it be that you are not using the Yin-Yang Separation Flow Technique to refine Tier 3 medicinal pill?"

Ye Yuan really did not plan on using the Yin-Yang Separation Flow Technique!

Arriving in front of the medicinal cauldron, Ye Yuan sucked in a deep breath, and abruptly fired out a streak of fire from his finger, enveloping the medicinal embryo.

It was precisely the Cleansing Sandal Sacred Flame!

Ye Yuan pushed the power of the Cleansing Sandal Sacred Flame to the limits of Tier 2, but it was much better than the refining room's fire seed.

The first step, cleansing!

The extraction and refinement of medicinal embryo was only a crude refinement. There were still various kinds of residual dregs within the ingredients which must be cleansed completely using flames!

The Cleansing Sandal Sacred Flame had an innate advantage at this step. Its innate attribute was cleansing!

It was precisely so that the Cleansing Sandal Sacred Flame was one of the essence fires most adored by alchemists.

Ye Yuan's hands danced around like phantoms while that bundle of fire danced along with Ye Yuan's hands.

After a few short moments, Ye Yuan's hands split and pressed down.

Only to hear a boom, the entire medicinal cauldron ignited instantly. The refinement officially began.

"Tri-Origins Samsara Art! Begin!"

Ye Yuan gave a soft cry. The flames in the entire cauldron instantly skyrocketed!

At the same time, Ye Yuan's figure also vanished from its original spot, leaving behind an afterimage!

Seeing this scene, Yuan Fei's eyes became fixated.

Although he did not know alchemy, he was present when Ye Hang was refining pills before, and there was not such a commotion. Similarly refining Tier 3 medicinal pills, wasn't this commotion too big?

With Yuan Fei's visual prowess, he could naturally see Ye Yuan's figure.

While Ye Yuan's actions were extremely fast, virtually like going in circles around the medicinal cauldron, Yuan Fei could see clearly that Ye Yuan only paused slightly at three points surrounding the medicinal cauldron!

And every time he stopped, he would form an extremely profound seal, striking it into the medicinal cauldron using essence energy.

"Young Master's alchemy skills are much stronger than his father's! I really don't dare to believe it! He's only 15 years old, how on earth did he train it?" Yuan Fei was blown away.

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Chapter 235: Dual Breakthroughs!

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Although Yuan Fei was an outsider in terms of alchemy, he still had a good knowledge of it.

Ye Yuan's refining method was not even on the same level as Ye Hang's!

Yuan Fei could tell that Ye Yuan only struck out seal at three points. The location where he fired out the seals, and his strength, were exactly the same as the previous time!

Being able to ensure such outrageously exquisite skills during such high-speed movements, judging with his own abilities, Yuan Fei was certain that he simply could not do it!

Even the Tier 3 him could not do it, but Ye Yuan did it!

Yuan Fei felt that this sort of refinement technique, without repeatedly tempering over and over again, it was impossible to achieve!

The problem was, Ye Yuan was only 15 years old. How did he do it?

Furthermore, Ye Yuan's technique flowed freely like water, making him feel relaxed and refreshed in spirit. It was clearly a set of seals, but Yuan Fei felt that it was a kind of art!

It was simply inconceivable!

Yuan Fei was only a layman. As the saying went, professionals could see the intricacies, while laymen would watch the show. If Nanfeng Ruoqing were here, she would definitely be so shocked that she would scream!

Or perhaps, she would enter sudden enlightenment state again and achieve a breakthrough on the Alchemy Path.

Because the Tri-Origins Samsara Art that Ye Yuan was using currently was also wielded to the Legendary Realm!

And the Tri-Origins Samsara Art was even more ingenious, even more complex, and even harder to train in compared to the Yin-Yang Separation Flow Technique.

Ye Yuan gave a light cry. "Tri-Origins, congeal, pill formed! Condense for me!"

Only to see three streaks of light converge within the medicinal cauldron at the same time, disappearing after. The initially frenzied refinement also became peaceful currently.

"Huuu . . . Using the Tri-Origins Samsara Art now is indeed too early! However, the Heart Like Still Water Realm is indeed powerful. I can actually really support it!" Ye Yuan flopped onto the ground and sighed with admiration.

The same as the previous time he crossed ranks to refine, Ye Yuan was so tired that he was about to collapse.

But the difficulty of the refinement this time was incomparable to the previous time. If not for the Heart Like Still Water Realm supporting Ye Yuan, he might just have given up halfway.

Such complicated seals, such precise technique, such a high-intensity refinement, the exhaustion on the mind was enormous.

Ye Yuan's current divine soul realm was not yet sufficient to support him in completing this refinement. It was that Heart Like Still Water heart Realm that compensated for this inadequacy.

"Are you alright, Young Master?" Yuan Fei asked concernedly.

If not for him, Ye Yuan would not need to refine the Demon Crystal Pill in advance and did not need to work so hard.

Crossing ranks to refine was impressive, but it was not something easy.

Ye Yuan waved his hands and said, "No matter, just rest a while and I'll be fine."

Finishing, Ye Yuan reached out and beckoned. The medicinal pill flew out from the medicinal cauldron and landed in his hands.

"Hur hur, my efforts were not wasted. It's actually transcendent-grade again! Yuan Fei, you keep it first. In two day's time, I'll bring you into the cultivation room. You break through there."

Ye Yuan directly threw the medicinal pill to Yuan Fei. He himself fished out a medicinal pill to consume and began to recover his condition.A day later, Ye Yuan brought Yuan Fei into an A-grade cultivation room and started to undergo a breakthrough.

Yuan Fei adjusted his condition and directly consumed that transcendent-grade Demon Crystal Pill.

Very soon, the fluctuations within the cultivation room gradually grew stronger.

Yuan Fei was originally peak early-stage Tier 3. With the transcendent-grade Demon Crystal Pill, breaking through was a cinch.

The breakthrough process was very smooth. Roughly half a day's time, Yuan Fei advanced to the middle-stage Tier 3!

The first thing Yuan Fei did after breaking through was to give a deep bow to Ye Yuan.

"Yuan Fei give thanks to Young Master!"

Ye Yuan waved his hands and said, "No need to be courteous between us. This is what you deserve."

Yuan Fei sighed emotionally and said, "Yuan Fei is ashamed! Back then when I listened to Young Master's words, Yuan Fei even thought that it was a young man's wild pitch. Thinking back now, following Young Master was truly the most correct thing that Yuan Fei did in this life!"

Although Ye Yuan convinced Yuan Fei back then, towards Ye Yuan's rampant words, Yuan Fei only believed half of it.

He followed Ye Yuan merely to seek out that trace of hope to break through.

In the beginning, the martial talent that Ye Yuan displayed was naturally without question.

All the way until Ye Yuan taught Ye Hang alchemy did Yuan Fei finally rejoice over his choice.

To be able to guide an Alchemy Grandmaster on how to refine medicinal pills, that meant that Ye Yuan at least had the strength that did not lose out to an Alchemy Grandmaster. As long as his realm reached the mark, he could naturally refine Tier 3 medicinal pills.

Except, Yuan Fei never could have dreamt that this day would actually arrive so quickly!

Seeing Ye Yuan personally refine a Tier 3 medicinal pill, Yuan Fei finally knew just how powerful this master he submitted to was.

"Haha! To recognize an Essence Qi Realm martial artist as master, you also needed great resolve. Back then, I already said that you have immense luck. Your accomplishments in this life will definitely not be just Tier 4! Widen your horizons more. Tier 5, which is Taking Form, is the starting point of you demonic beasts!" Ye Yuan said with a laugh.

Hearing these words, Yuan Fei's heart jolted.

Honestly speaking, he did not think about Tier 5 Taking Form, even after he followed Ye Yuan! Being able to break through to Tier 4 was already the limits of his imaginations.

Tier 5 Taking Form was too hard, way too difficult!

One had to know that demonic beasts Tier 4 was equivalent to the amalgamation of the human race Sea Transformation Realm and Soul Sea Realm, virtually the distance of two major realms.

In the Endless World, Tier 4 was roughly the endpoint for demonic beasts.

But hearing the present Ye Yuan, it was just a matter of course.

If he heard others say this kind of words in the past, he would definitely give that person a tight slap, then tell them to not reach beyond their means.

But now, there was indescribable longing in Yuan Fei's heart!

"Yuan Fei understands! Thank you very much, Young Master!" Yuan Fei said sincerely.

"En. Oh yes, later, I'll refine some medicinal pills for your clansmen. They have already reached the bottleneck of Tier 2. As long as their age isn't too old, breaking through to Tier 3 shouldn't be an issue," Ye Yuan said.

Yuan Fei was overjoyed upon hearing that and said, "Thank you very much, Young Master!"

Ye Yuan's heart suddenly jolted. He formed another seal, and White Light appeared inside the cultivation room.

"Haha, you finally woke up, White Light? En? Directly broke through to Tier 2?" Ye Yuan was first thrilled, followed by astonishment.

White Light gave a low roar. His tiger head rubbed against Ye Yuan's leg, looking incredibly adorable.

"Young Master, he's thanking you," Yuan Fei suddenly said.

"Haha, thanks for what? You ate so many medicinal pills in one go, nearly scared me to death back then!" Ye Yuan was still somewhat filled with trepidation recalling the scene of how White Light swallowed so many medicinal pills in one go.

But White Light's physique was really rather special. A sleep and he actually broke through to Tier 2 already.

Yuan Fei saw that White Light broke through and was also filled with envy. "Thinking back then, I spent a total of 50 years to breakthrough from Tier 1 to Tier 2! White Light is at most five years old and actually broke through to Tier 2 already! But looks like only he can keep up with Young Master's speed!"

Ye Yuan's heart skipped and asked, "Yuan Fei, can you see White Light's origin?"

Yuan Fei shook his head and said, "White Light's origin is bound to be extraordinary. But I don't have it inside my inherited memories. However, the way I see it, the concentration of White Light's White Tiger bloodline is definitely very high!"

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Chapter 236: Trouble Comes

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Ye Yuan could obviously see it too. His gaze when looking at White Light flickered uncertainly.

White Light wagged its tail like it was showing off.

"Uh . . . Could it mean that White Light has the potential to become a divine beast? If this world can give birth to divine beasts, does that mean that it can also give birth to Deity Realm powerhouses?" Ye Yuan muttered to himself.

White Light gave another low roar. Ye Yuan laughed wryly when he saw the situation and said, "Haha, come on, White Light! Let's affirm our Dao and become deities together!"

Hearing Ye Yuan's words, White Light's tiger head rubbed against Ye Yuan, appearing very lovingly.

It was evident that this little fellow's ambition was not small either.The next day, Ye Yuan arrived at the Support Star Pavilion.

Although Ye Yuan's points were enough for him to use for a long time, he still decided to ready enough points required for the Purple Center Soul Incantation talking.

To earn points, he naturally had to come to the Support Star Pavilion to take on missions.

The Support Star Pavilion could be said to be a very crowded place in the sect. It was packed every day, with people coming and going.

If sect disciples wanted to continue surviving, they had to take on missions non-stop. This place naturally became somewhere they must visit.

Putting aside outer-sect disciples, even some extremely powerful core disciples would be frequent visitors here.

There was a rich variety of sect missions, but they were divided into nine levels. Level one was the easiest and level nine was the hardest.

Level three and below missions were mostly some miscellaneous tasks, such as managing herb gardens, cleaning to ensure hygiene, so on and so forth, these sort of simple things.

Of course, these simple missions were also split by difficulty level. The points that could be obtained was different.

From level four onwards, it would be missions that were relatively more dangerous, or comparatively harder. As expected, the points awarded by these missions were also different according to the difference in level.

These sect missions included Pill Hall missions and Martial Hall missions. Any disciple could take them on.

Naturally, Pill Hall disciples mostly took on Pill Hall missions while Martial Hall disciples took Martial Hall missions. Crossover mission acceptance was a rare occurrence.

Even when crossover, the majority would be Pill Hall disciples taking Martial Hall missions. But when Martial Hall disciples see Pill Hall missions, they could only stare google-eyed.

Too many Pill Hall missions were related to alchemy. The specialization was incredibly strong. Martial Hall disciple basically could only look on.

There was a great hall in the Support Star Pavilion. In the center of the hall was an extremely large jade wall. This jade wall contained all the missions. Disciples only had to check with their divine sense to see the contents of the missions.

Disciples just had to record down the mission's level and number to retrieve the mission jade slip from the disciple on duty.

After completing the mission, disciples could rely on the mission jade slips and the designated mission token to collect the rewarded points from the disciple on duty.

Ye Yuan inserted his divine sense into the jade wall and started to go through the missions.

After slightly checking level one missions, Ye Yuan gave up straight away. Doing these sort of missions was purely a waste of time. The points were few and it even delayed cultivation time.

Following that, he checked the level two and three mission and gave up too.

He only looked slightly more in detail when he saw the level four missions.

There were missions issued by the Martial Hall among the level four missions and also missions released by the Pill Hall.

Many of the missions given by the Martial Hall were to go outside and run errands. There were those that were to hunt down some heinously fiendish individuals. Others were to help secular world countries, etc. There were too many to enumerate.

But the vast majority of missions published by the Pill Hall were about alchemy. In such a large sect, the medicinal pill consumption each day was tremendous. If the Pill Hall lacked some medicinal pills, they would put up a mission here to let disciples refine them and reward with points.

Ye Yuan swept through the level four missions but was ultimately uninterested.

Too little points!

A level four mission. Those that were lower only had 1000 points, while those higher ones only had 2000 points.

If Ye Yuan were to do level four missions, until which donkey year would he be able to earn 300 thousand points?

"Quickly look, Senior Apprentice Brother Ceng returned!"

"It's true! I heard that what he took on this time was a level six mission: to hunt down a First Level Crystal Formation Realm serial rapist!"

"Yeah, I also heard it! It's said that this level six mission reward was 20 thousand points. Looks like he doesn't need to go outside for a very long time."

"Hey, did you hear? Ceng Cheng's younger brother, Ceng Yu, was counter-robbed by a newbie disciple and went to hide in the cultivation rooms? Now that Senior Apprentice Brother Ceng Cheng came back, it's probably going to be tragic for that newbie disciple."

"Tch, Ceng Yu is someone who bullies the weak but fears the strong. He should have been taken care of long ago! If not for his brother, he would have been beaten up by others! If you tell me, I say nicely done!"

"Shh . . . Softer. Don't let Senior Apprentice Brother Ceng hear it. He's very protective!"

Ye Yuan's thoughts were interrupted by these two person's discussion. He looked towards that black-clothed youth who was currently collecting the rewards with some surprise.

No wonder that Ceng Yu was so cocky. Turned out that he had such a big brother as his backing.

"Peak Ninth Level Spirit Condensation Realm, strength is pretty decent. Reckon that he's probably around the same as Senior Apprentice Brother Zhang Jing, right?"

Ceng Cheng handed the mission jade slip and a wooden box to the disciple on duty with a haughty look and said, "Level six, No. 72 mission completed. Do a check."

The disciple on duty had an impressed look as he said, "Senior Apprentice Brother Ceng is really amazing! Ninth Level Spirit Condensation Realm and able to kill a First Level Crystal Formation Realm expert! I reckon that before long, Senior Apprentice Brother Ceng will be able to enter the ranks of elite disciples!"

A trace of delight flashed across Ceng Cheng's eyes, but he concealed it very well and said with a smile, "Just a secular world First Level Crystal Formation Realm. Not even worth mentioning. Quite a number of seniors have this strength."

"Haha, Senior Apprentice Brother Ceng is really modest! Half a year ago, you were still taking on level five missions, but now, you've already completed a level six mission which is ranked closer to the front. This sort of improvement speed is also extremely amazing among the seniors! At this rate, Senior Apprentice Brother Ceng can most likely complete level seven missions very soon! That is a watershed!" The disciple on duty poured out flattery like it was free.

"Haha, nah, nah," Ceng Cheng could not hide his delight and said with a chuckle.

The watershed that the disciple on duty talked about was actually the dividing crest between elite disciples and core disciples!

Level seven and above missions; basically, only elite disciples could complete them.

If Ceng Cheng could complete a level seven mission, it would mean that he already had one foot into the rankings of elite disciples. However, wanting to cross this was far from as simple as imagined.

This point was evident just by looking at the difficulty of level seven missions.

But one had to acknowledge that the disciple on duty's words scratched Ceng Cheng's itch.

"Senior Apprentice Brother Ceng, the reward has already entered your identity token. You do a check," the disciple on duty said with a flattering smile.

"Tch, isn't it just completing a level six mission? Look how happy you are!" At this time, a disharmonious voice sounded out.

Ceng Cheng's face changed, and he said frostily, "Qiu Peng, don't be cynical over here! If you have the capabilities, then you go complete a level six mission too for me to see!"

Qiu Peng was also a top character in the Earth Barracks, around the same as Ceng Cheng.

These two people had always been at odds, contending bitterly. However, Qiu Peng had always been slightly inferior.

"Hur hur, I came to take on a level six mission. You just watch. Oh, right, since you have time to be proud of yourself here, why don't you hurry and go take a look at that precious little brother of yours?" Qiu Peng said with a beam.

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Chapter 237: Level Nine Mission!

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Ceng Cheng's face fell as he said, "What about my brother?"

"Haha, your younger brother kicked a metal plate this time. He went to collect protection fees but got collected instead. Oh, the other party is even a newcomer. I heard that he's only Second Level Spirit Condensation Realm. Tsk tsk, Ceng Yu that punk is really declining with each day." Qiu Peng burst into laughter.

After all, there were not many people who witnessed it with their own eyes. Qiu Peng also got it from hearsay and felt that Ceng Yu was really too scrub to actually lose to a Second Level Spirit Condensation Realm.

They would not feel that Ye Yuan was very amazing but only feel that Ceng Yu was rotten mud which could not even hold up a wall.

Ceng Cheng's eyes narrowed. A killing intent was released as he asked in a low voice, "What's that punk called?"

Qiu Peng did not mind, however, as he said, "How would I know? Why would I concern myself with this kind of small squabbles between unranked nobodies? Wouldn't you know after inquiring from the Earth Barracks yourself? Make way, make way, I'm going to receive missions."

Finishing, Qiu Peng no longer bothered with Ceng Cheng as he swaggered into the great hall.

"This Senior Apprentice Brother, I want to take the level nine No. 3 mission," Ye Yuan came in front of the disciple on duty and said lightly.

"Oh, sure thing. Level nine No. 3 . . . What? You want level nine No. 3 mission?!" The disciple on duty did not react to it at the start. After talking halfway, he suddenly exclaimed in shock.

This shocked exclamation was too ear-piercing. Everybody was startled by him.

Ye Yuan secretly sighed. He knew that this kind of situation would happen. However, low-level missions award too little points. Doing them one at a time was seriously too troublesome. He could only choose high level missions.

Level nine missions, even elite disciples could not complete them. The level nine No. 3 mission that Ye Yuan picked had already been hanging there for 10 years, but nobody cared to ask about it the entire time. It could be seen that the difficulty had already reached the extent where it made people's hair stand on end.

"Yes, level nine No. 3. I've to trouble Senior Apprentice Brother to give me the mission jade slip."

The originally abnormally noisy hall instantly quietened down, leaving only Ye Yuan's voice reverberating.

Qiu Peng was originally prepared to inquire about missions but turned his head back to look at Ye Yuan at this time.

Ceng Cheng who was originally preparing to leave to settle the scores with Ye Yuan also turned back currently, staring at Ye Yuan oddly.

"Cough cough, this Junior Apprentice Brother, did you mistook the mission? Nobody has taken on the level nine No. 3 mission for many years already. Because the difficulty is extremely great, it was hailed as the impossible mission."

After being stupefied for a while, the disciple on duty recovered. But his first reaction was that Ye Yuan made a mistake.

"No mistake. It's level nine No. 3 mission. I'm taking it," Ye Yuan said.

Right then, there were many people who also recovered from the shock. Their gaze when looking at Ye Yuan was filled with amusement.

"The level nine No. 3 mission is famous for being the impossible mission. It's simply impossible to complete. Could it be that this boy chose this mission to gain public favor?"

"Haha, his brain is probably missing screws! This is the mission put up by Grand Elder Skymaple! It's been a whole five years since anybody dared to receive it!"

"Yeah. I heard that in the beginning, there were many people who took on this mission. The majority of them were elite disciples! But not a single person among them could complete the mission!"

"Not only that! Grand Elder Skymaple offered a reward of 300 thousand points plus a Heavenly Silkworm Flexible Armor. Even many elders were moved. But up to this point, this mission has been hanging there the entire time. Such that towards the end, nobody even asked about it."

"Truly biting off more than he can chew. A low-rank Alchemy Master, a Martial Hall disciple too, actually dare to take Grand Elder Skymaple's mission. This is purely being bored and looking for a beating!"

"Haha, Grand Elder Skymaple doesn't have a good temper. Let's just wait to see the joke."

This level nine No. 3 mission was the alchemy path mission published by the sect's grand elder, Skymaple. The contents were to fill in the missing bits of a Tier 4 pill formula.

To Ye Yuan, he naturally would not receive a level nine martial path mission. That was not much different from seeking death.

The so-called level nine alchemy path mission might perhaps be hard to others, but to Ye Yuan, it did not pose much of a difficulty.

He did not wish to draw too much attention either, but it was seriously too troublesome to choose those low difficulty missions. He only had to complete this level nine mission, and he would have sufficient points to exchange for the Purple Center Soul Incantation.

Hence, Ye Yuan did not bother with drawing attention. Saving trouble was the kingly way.

"This . . . Why don't you reconsider, Junior Apprentice Brother? This is a level nine mission!" The disciple on duty felt that there was still a need to remind Ye Yuan.

"I know it's a level nine mission. I need points," Ye Yuan said.

". . . Fine then. But don't blame me for not warning you. Grand Elder Skymaple's temper isn't good." the disciple on duty said as he took Ye Yuan's identity token and pressed it against the mission jade slip.

The mission contents immediately popped up on mission jade slip: Level nine No. 3 mission: complete the Tier 4 medicinal pill, Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill. Reward: 300 thousand points and a Heavenly Silkworm Flexible Armor. Mission personnel: Ye Yuan.

Everyone looked at the mission on the jade wall and looked at Ye Yuan again, their gaze filled with sympathy and pity.

But Qiu Peng seemed to have other thoughts. "Ye Yuan, this name is really familiar! Oh yeah, it's him . . ."

He went in front of Ceng Cheng and said amusedly, "Ceng Cheng, aren't you looking for the person who beat up your younger brother?"

"En? You know who?"

"Hur hur, far away on the horizon, yet right before your eyes." While talking, Qiu Peng's gaze looked towards Ye Yuan.

Ceng Cheng's eyes focused and said icily, "My little brother was beaten by this hothead?"

A Martial Hall disciple and low-rank Alchemy Master but accepted a level nine mission. What was he if not a hothead?

Now that he heard that his brother was actually beaten up by such a guy, Ceng Cheng's heart involuntarily agreed with Qiu Peng's appraisal.

He was really declining with each passing day!

"If I recall correctly, that new disciple who taught your brother a lesson is called Ye Yuan. Moreover, this boy looks very unfamiliar, isn't that so?" Qiu Peng said smilingly.

Ceng Cheng's face darkened, and he went up to block Ye Yuan.

Seeing that Ceng Cheng harbored ill intentions, Ye Yuan could not help frowning. He did not think that Ceng Cheng would knock on his door so quickly.

He was interrupted slightly just now before sinking his senses into the jade wall to find missions and did not notice Qiu Peng and Ceng Cheng's conversation.

But even if he heard it, Ye Yuan would not pay any notice either.

Just a Ninth Level Spirit Condensation Realm. It would not cause too big a trouble to Ye Yuan.

"You're the one who beat my little brother and even snatched his points?"

"Who's your brother? Who are you?" Ye Yuan pretended that he did not know anything. Towards people looking to find trouble, he had never given any good attitude.

"Humph! Did you beat up a disciple called Ceng Yu a few days ago? He's my younger brother. I'm called Ceng Yu."

"Oh, that matter huh." Realization 'dawned upon' Ye Yuan. He said, "I did teach a lesson to some guys who didn't have eyes a few days back. But didn't remember their names. Which one is your brother?"

Seeing Ye Yuan's casual look, Ceng Cheng felt infuriated. "Good! Excellent! A Fourth Level Spirit Condensation Realm who dares to receive a level nine mission indeed have the guts! Since your guts are so great, do you dare to accept my points challenge?"

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Chapter 238: You Wanted To See It

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"Points challenge? How many points do you have?" Ye Yuan's eyes lit up.

When the crowd saw the look of Ye Yuan rushing to his death, they could not help sighing.

Ceng Cheng's strength was only a step away from the Heaven Barracks. Wouldn't he easily capture the Fourth Level Spirit Condensation Realm Ye Yuan?

But Ye Yuan was completely unaware. Instead, he was very motivated after he heard points, like Ceng Cheng's points were already his.

Ceng Cheng was stunned at first, then sneered coldly and said, "Even if you snatched Ceng Yu's points, the total is around 1000 points or so, right? Even asking me how many points I have? I'll bet all the points you have!"

Points challenge was a way of competing permitted by the sect. The challengers would agree on a fixed number of points. The winner would get the other party's points.

This sort of challenge did not have a points limit. As long as there were no deaths, anything goes.

Ceng Cheng already knew that Ye Yuan had just entered the sect. Even if he stole points from Ceng Yu and the rest, it would be around 1000 or so. He himself just had to come up with some small change, and that would do.

He just did a level six mission and earned 20 thousand points. Now, his points on hand already approached 30 thousand!

Even within the Earth Barracks, these points were quite a lot already.

Except, Ceng Cheng was unaware that his points were just pocket change to Ye Yuan. Ye Yuan had 1.13 million points on hand. Ceng Cheng's 30 thousand points just happened to be a minuscule amount.

The matter of Yao Qian compensating Ye Yuan 1.2 million points was only limited to spreading among the sect's upper echelons. It was impossible for these disciples to know.

No matter what, the prestige of elders had to be upheld. Other people could laugh at Yao Qian privately, but it was naturally impossible to spill it all out to these disciples.

Ye Yuan looked at Ceng Cheng's haughty look and could not resist laughing as he said, "Bet all of my points? You can't afford it. You tell me how many points you have first. Uh, if there's 100 thousand, maybe 80 thousand, I'll bet with you. If it's too little, then don't bother me."

Ceng Yu laughed from extreme anger, seeing that Ye Yuan's tone was so big, and so he said, "What a joke! Even if you threw yourself into the bet, it wouldn't reach 100 thousand points. To actually dare be so wildly arrogant!"

Ye Yuan shot Ceng Cheng a nonchalant glance and said with a sigh, "That means you don't have 100 thousand points? Initially wanted to earn some points. Sigh, since you don't have, then there isn't anything to discuss. Go and play in the corner alone. I still have to find Grand Elder Skymaple to complete the mission."

". . . You really take yourself to be some important character, choosing a level nine mission to posture. Wait until you get taken care of by Grand Elder Skymaple, I'll watch how you posture!"

"What's that got to do with you? Make way for me if you don't have 100 thousand points. A good dog doesn't block the path."

"Hahaha . . . Did you guys hear that? A newbie brat asked for 100 thousand points from the very start! I want to ask how many points do you have in total? How many points you have, I'll bet with you that amount!" Ceng Yu said with a snicker.

Very evidently, Ye Yuan's words indeed sounded like a joke when others heard it.

Even for elite disciples, their tokens had at most 100 thousand points or so. A newcomer who had only entered a sect for a few days actually asked for 10 thousand points straightaway was indeed quite funny.

With Ceng Cheng laughing, many also laughed along. They clearly felt that Ye Yuan was a silly boy who was impractical.

"Haha, this punk has only entered the sect for several days. I'm afraid that he hasn't even made clear what points are, right?"

"Yeah. I reckon that he doesn't have any concept towards points at all, asking for 100 thousand points straight away. Does he think that points are cabbages?"

"Of course points aren't cabbages. I guess that he's treating points like gold and silver in the secular world, asking for 100 thousand points easily. Most likely, he's from a wealthy family."

"Heh heh, being so arrogant in front Senior Apprentice Brother Ceng will result in a big loss. Senior Apprentice Brother Ceng just finished a level six mission. His strength probably already approaches Heaven Barracks. This boy is going to suffer."

Qiu Peng by the side also snickered and said, "Ceng Cheng, I really admire your little brother more and more now. To actually be beaten by this kind of punk. Could he have consumed laxatives when he was exchanging blows with this punk?"

Ceng Cheng shot a fierce glare at Qiu Peng, but he was really unable to do anything about Qiu Peng. The two of them bickered often. Ceng Cheng calculated that even if he could suppress Qiu Peng, it would be very limited.

But Ye Yuan looked at Ceng Cheng with an odd expression and asked, "You really want to know how many points I have?"

"Nonsense! Don't tell me you really have 100 thousand points? I honor my words. I'll bet however much you have!" Ceng Cheng said solemnly.

"Fine then. Look at it yourself." Ye Yuan threw his identity token over with a helpless face.

Ceng Cheng reached out to receive the token and said with a cold laugh, "Do you think that the sect is owned by your family? You can have as many points as . . ."

Ceng Cheng's words halted abruptly as if he was being choked by someone.

He swallowed hard and used divine sense to inspect it again. His eyes turned into wide circles as he stared at Ye Yuan in disbelief.

"You wanted to see it. I told you to go play by yourself, but you just had to bet points with me. Those meager points of yours are really not appealing to me. If you can gather 100 thousand points, I can give you a chance to bet."

While Ye Yuan was talking, he took back the token from Ceng Cheng who was motionless like a wood carving and left just like that.

After walking a few steps, Ye Yuan suddenly turned back and said, "Oh right, there are still around 10 days or so before the sect's competition. If you're fortunate enough to bump into me, I don't mind gifting you defeat. En, free of charge."

Finishing, he left without even turning back.

Everyone was perplexed. They did not know what happened to make Senior Apprentice Brother Ceng Cheng lose composure like this.

Qiu Peng was obviously very curious too. He came over and pushed Ceng Cheng. "Hey, what's with you? Did he really have 100 thousand points?"

Being pushed by Qiu Peng, Ceng Cheng was startled awake abruptly. He asked with a blank face, "Ah? What did you say?"

Qiu Peng was speechless. "You're at any rate about to enter the Heaven Barracks soon. Why are you such a good-for-nothing? What on earth did you see from his token, to be frightened to such an extent? Don't tell me he really had 100 thousand points? How's that possible?"

Ceng Cheng swallowed hard again, feeling that his mouth was very dry.

Ye Yuan's points really petrified him.

1.12 mission points!

Only those disciples who were impacting the Sea Transformation Realm or Quasi-Alchemy King realm would have so many points by spending many years slogging hard at missions to exchange for the Azure Dipper Purple Yang Sword Art and Purple Center Soul Incantation.

It was impossible for other people, even elders, to have so many points.

But, how many days did Ye Yuan enter the sect for? Where did his points come from?

No wonder he dared to be so arrogant. He really had the capital to be unbridled!

His 30 thousand points were merely just a fractional amount of his. No wonder he turned his nose down on it.

Ceng Cheng suddenly recalled the level nine mission Ye Yuan received. Could it be that he really needed points? Could it be that Ye Yuan could really complete a level nine mission?

Thinking up to here, Ceng Cheng could not help shuddering.

He waved his hands and said, "Nothing, nothing. I'm going."

Finishing, he left behind the unconvinced crowd and left without even turning his head back.

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Chapter 239: Send Him Packing!

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A quiet courtyard at the main peak of the Spirit Blessing Mountain.

This was the residence of Grand Elder Skymaple, the Skymaple Court.

Ye Yuan rushed straight for the Skymaple Court right after leaving the Support Star Pavilion.

It looked as if missions for martial artists consumed time and energy, but in reality, alchemy missions similarly consumed time and energy. A refinement mission would often consume large amounts of the Pill Hall disciple's time and energy.

Points were not so easy to get.

Of course, there were basically negligible dangers for Pill Hall disciples to refine pills.

However, the time and energy expended on these alchemy missions were far from what martial missions consumed.

Such as this level nine mission that Ye Yuan took on.

Honestly speaking, this mission was far from as simple and relaxed as imagined. Otherwise, it would not have hung there for 10 years.

While perfecting incomplete medicinal pills was much easier than developing a type of medicinal pill, the amount of energy involved tended to make people go nuts!

Just like the current Skymaple.

Boom!

Ye Yuan heard an earthshaking explosion sound coming from the inner court right when he arrived at the Skymaple Court gate.

A cauldron exploded.

With Ye Yuan's experience, he could distinguish it instantly.

Skymaple's face was charred black like he had just crawled out of a coal pile, leaving only two white eyeballs blinking there.

Opposite him, a youth also looked as if he crawled out from a coal pile.

These two people just experienced a cauldron explosion.

"Your Father doesn't believe it! Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill, Your Father will fight it out with you! Wang Jie, prepare the ingredients! Let's refine another furnace of Seven Profound Soul Driving Pills!" Skymaple said shakily to the youth with a black face.

Wang Jie was the final disciple that Skymaple took in. His age was similar to Mo Yuntian's, but he already had a high-rank Alchemy Grandmaster cultivation!

A high-rank Alchemy Grandmaster was a force that could not be overlooked even when placed within the sect. But in front of Skymaple, he was only enough to play the role of an assistant.

Hearing Skymaple's stubborn temper flare up again, Wang Jie could not help giving a bitter smile as he said, "Master, this is already the fourth cauldron explosion in this month! Shouldn't we tabulate to see if the ingredients used to fill in the gaps are correct? After all, the collection of these Tier 4 ingredients also expended quite a bit of energy!"

Those striking white eyeballs of Skymaple's stared at his disciple as he said sulkily, "Are you the master, or am I the master? I asked you to prepare the ingredients, so just do it! What's with all the bullsh*t! I dare to guarantee that the ingredients used to complete it this time is definitely correct! This elderly self has studied the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill for over a dozen years, and finally, I had a flash of inspiration a year ago and thought of using the Extreme Light Profound Gold Fruit to complete the pill formula! This time, either I succeed or die!"

Wang Jie said with an anguished face, "Of course you're the master! I'll go prepare the ingredients, okay?"

"Humph! Feeling wronged? This old man took you in as my last disciple in hopes that you would be different from that bunch of blockheads. Now, it looks like you're not much different from them! I hung the mission there for 10 years, but the things they researched is becoming increasingly out in left field. Really angering old me to death!" Skymaple said furiously.

Wang Jie was an honest-looking boy and was also used to getting scolded by Skymaple, so he naturally did not dare to rebuke.

Just as he was leaving to prepare the ingredients, a sound came from outside, informing of a disciple's visit.

"Informing Grand Elder, there's a disciple outside seeking an interview. He's holding a mission jade slip in his hands, saying that he took the level nine No.3 mission that you hung in the Support Star Pavilion."

Skymaple's eyes lit up. He pulled open the refining room's door but scared that gatekeeping disciple.

But Skymaple could not be bothered with so much. He grabbed that disciple's arm and asked, "There's really someone who accepted the mission? Who's the person that came? Reliable or not?"

This level nine mission was still very popular in the beginning, but later on, the disciples and elders discovered that this was an impossible task, so they gradually gave up too.

Subsequently, there were lesser and fewer people asking for this mission. All the way until five years ago, where nobody touched this mission anymore.

Now that he heard somebody took on this mission, he was naturally exuberant!

Taking this mission after five years meant that there was somebody who overcame this difficult barrier and succeeded in completing the pill formula!

How could this not agitate Skymaple?

The gatekeeping disciple was grabbed by Skymaple till it hurt, but he did not dare to squeak.

"Replying Grand Elder, the one who came is a young man. Looks like he had just entered the sect recently. I see that he's only Fourth Level Spirit Condensation Realm and wearing Martial Hall disciple outfit, but a low-rank Alchemy Master badge is hanging on his chest."

The gatekeeping disciple spilled out everything that he saw. As for whether it was reliable or not, that would be up to the grand elder to determine.

The way the gatekeeping disciple saw it, it was obviously unreliable!

Indeed, with every sentence from the disciple, Skymaple's face would darken a shade. By the time he said the last sentence, Skymaple was already about to storm off.

However, his face was currently completely pitch-black. No matter how much darker his expression got, it was already impossible to tell.

Skymaple suddenly raised his hands and tossed, throwing that gatekeeping disciple out far away.

"Do you have a pig's brain? This kind of rookie took the mission, and you also come and report to me? Make him scram back directly! You go back right now and send him packing with a flurry of sticks! Come and bother me again, and I'll demote you to do a year's worth of chores!" Skymaple virtually shouted these words at the top of his voice.

Finishing, the gatekeeping disciple only heard a bang. The refining room's door was shut again.

Ye Yuan was presently looking forward to it, but when he saw the disciple come back with a dirt-covered face, he suddenly had a bad premonition.

Indeed, when that gatekeeping disciple saw Ye Yuan, he waved his hands angrily and said, "Quickly leave, quickly leave! I say, what are you joining in the fun for? You caused me to be scolded by Grand Elder! You also don't size yourself up before daring to accept a level nine mission. Can you, a low-rank Alchemy Master, settle a Tier 4 medicinal pill?"

Ye Yuan was dumbfounded and said, "This Senior Apprentice Brother, can I trouble you to pass the word again? I can really complete the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill formula!"

The gatekeeping disciple was currently down in the dumps, how could he listen?

"Go, go, go! What are you still being pesky here for? Grand Elder Skymaple told me to send you packing with sticks. I already showed mercy. If you don't leave, I'm really going to be impolite!"

This gatekeeping disciple was at the Seventh Level Spirit Condensation Realm and simply did not place Ye Yuan in his sights.

At first, he did not get cussed at by Skymaple, so he was still easier to talk to. Now, he did not even wish to respond to Ye Yuan.

Ye Yuan did not think that this kind of situation would occur either. He brought along the pill formula but could not even enter the other party's gates.

However, he did not stoop to this gatekeeping disciple's level. He gave a flattering smile and said, "Senior Apprentice Brother, as long as you help me pass along a sentence to Grand Elder, he'll definitely meet me."

"Grand Elder already said not seeing means not seeing! What's there to pass along? If you don't leave, then I'm really not going to be courteous!" The gatekeeping disciple's patience also reached its limits.

Ye Yuan sighed and clasped his hands, saying, "Since that's the case, Ye Yuan is going to offend you!"

Finishing, Ye Yuan displayed the Spirit Void Shattering Space, drifting past the gatekeeping disciple's body like a draft of a gentle breeze.

By the time the gatekeeping disciple reacted, it was already too late. Ye Yuan was already a thousand feet away.

The gatekeeping disciple was taken aback. If the grand elder were to know that somebody barged into the Skymaple Court, him doing a year of chores would be set!

Thinking up to this point, he swiftly used his movement technique to chase after Ye Yuan.

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Chapter 240: Bad Tempered

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Two figures moved at high speeds in the Skymaple Court, one behind the other. But the distance between the two did not shrink from start to finish,

Ye Yuan used sound to gauge the location. He knew where the refining room was from that cauldron exploding sound earlier.

Before long, Ye Yuan arrived at the place. The gatekeeping disciple also followed tightly.

The gatekeeping disciple was panting from exhaustion. Just now, he used all of his skills but was actually unable to reduce the distance between the two of them. Instead, he tired himself out.

But he saw that Ye Yuan was composed and actually did not look the slightest bit exhausted.

Was this boy really only Fourth Level Spirit Condensation Realm?

Without waiting for him to recover from his astonishment, Ye Yuan gathered up essence energy and shouted loudly, "Grand Elder Skymaple, disciple Ye Yuan accepted the level nine No. 3 mission, and specially came forth to complete the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill formula."

The voice spread out like rolling thunder. The gatekeeping disciple turned pale from alarm and thought to himself, I'm finished this time!

With a bang, the door opened. Skymaple walked in front of Ye Yuan with a black face.

"Didn't I tell you to make him get lost? You actually dare to let him in here?!" Skymaple was speaking to the gatekeeping disciple instead.

The gatekeeping disciple had immeasurable bitterness in his heart as he said, "Grand Elder, this . . . this punk's movement technique is extremely fast. I looked away for a second and he . . . and he . . ."

"Humph! You, a Seventh Level Spirit Condensation Realm, can't even deal with a Fourth Level Spirit Condensation Realm. What do I want you for? Alright, the two of you can get lost together now. Go and collect punishment yourselves."

Finishing, Skymaple turned around and was ready to leave without even bothering to look at Ye Yuan. Evidently, the people getting punishment also included Ye Yuan.

He did not feel that a low-rank Alchemy Master could help him in any way. He was purely here to cause trouble.

Ye Yuan's nose twitched, and he said softly, "Extreme Light Profound Gold Fruit, Clear Spirit Jade Fluid, Nine-leaf Heavenly Fragrance Grass . . . , using Extreme Light Profound Gold Fruit to fill the void in the pill formula is indeed quite interesting, but . . ."

Ye Yuan listed out all the ingredients that Skymaple used to refine the pill. But he shut his mouth after he talked halfway.

Skymaple just took two steps when he heard Ye Yuan report the ingredients without a single mistake. He could not help feeling very amazed in his heart.

The ingredients were all inside. It absolutely could not be seen from here. Could this brat really have studied the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill before?

Forget about the other ingredients, his mission had already been hanging there for a relatively long time. As long as Ye Yuan enquired diligently, he could get the information.

But the Extreme Light Profound Gold Fruit was something he came up with only in the recent year. Apart from the sect upper echelons and Wang Jie, it was simply impossible for others to know.

How did this boy know?

Also, he said quite interesting . . . Quite interesting? There seemed to be an underlying meaning in his words!

Skymaple turned around and asked Ye Yuan, "But what?"

Ye Yuan smiled. "Nothing. This disciple should go and collect punishment now. Goodbye, Grand Elder."

Finishing, Ye Yuan turned around and left.

Skymaple's face went black, and he said, "Halt! Aiyo, you, boy, have quite a big temper, to actually put on airs with this seat!"

"This disciple dare not. I was just talking nonsense earlier. Just pretend you didn't hear it, Grand Elder," Ye Yuan said coolly.

"Haha! Nice temperament! If this seat insists on making you say?" Skymaple's face fell.

"I'll talk bullshit. At that time, it wouldn't be as simple as a cauldron explosion." Ye Yuan remained very calm and was not frightened by Skymaple's aura.

"Oh, even threatening this seat! Haha, this child is interesting! With this seat's level, don't tell me I don't even have this bit of ability to screen it?"

Hearing Ye Yuan 'swords, Skymaple relaxed instead. He had not encountered such a ballsy junior in many years already. Even Luo Qingfeng did not dare to be so audacious in front of him.

In terms of seniority, Skymaple was Luo Qingfeng's martial uncle!

But Ye Yuan just said two words, "Maybe not."

"Oh? Then try talking bullshit and see if I can distinguish the thing that is even more incredible than a cauldron explosion," Skymaple said.

"Still the Extreme Light Profound Gold Fruit, Clear Spirit Jade Fluid, Nine-leaf Heavenly Fragrance Grass, but lower the quantity of the Clear Spirit Jade Fluid to 80%. For the supplementary ingredients, swap the Swordtooth Grass for the Western Flower. How do you feel about this formula?"

Skymaple's eyes lit up. Smacking a fist on his palm, he said excitedly, "Oh yeah, why didn't I think of that? Western Flower can better unleash the efficacy of the Extreme Light Profound Gold Fruit. Wouldn't the success rate be higher like this?"

As he was talking, Skymaple shot Ye Yuan a glance. When he saw the latter's teasing smile on his face, he suddenly understood.

"Could it be . . . this won't work?" Skymaple asked weakly.

Ye Yuan chuckled and said, "Grand Elder can give it a shot. But whether you can escape from the refinement room or not, that will be up to your luck."

Skymaple's face changed, and he immediately shook his head and said, "Impossible! According to what you said, it's clearly much better than the pill formula that I completed. How can problems occur?"

Ye Yuan was currently just like a systematic and patient teacher, guiding Skymaple to think about the pill formula's problem.

But Skymaple thought for a long time and still felt that Ye Yuan's pill formula was better than his own!

Or was it that this was the pill formula from the start and Ye Yuan was misleading him? Was he deliberately scaring him?

"Haha, consider yourself formidable, boy! You must be bluffing this seat, right? This seat won't fall for it so easily! This is definitely the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill formula! Not bad, not bad, kid. You're indeed someone who is capable. This seat solemnly apologizes to you about the matter earlier. I should not have scorned you because of your identity!"

This Skymaple was a forthright person. Joy and anger showed on his face. At present, the pill formula that Ye Yuan said already thoroughly convinced him. He actually did not hesitate to apologize at all.

Wang Jie and the gatekeeping disciple by the sides were already dumbfounded. When did Grand Elder Skymaple become so easy to talk to?

The dignified Grand Elder actually apologized to a newcomer disciple . . .

Especially Wang Jie. Although he had a good temper, he suffered no little venting under Skymaple's hands these few years.

But even Wang Jie had never enjoyed such treatment before!

How Skymaple treated Wang Jie was without question. It could be said that he gave his all to guide him and took great care of him.

The only bad thing was that his temper was not good. Wang Jie became a pitiful human sandbag.

However, even when Skymaple blew up for no reason at all, he had never apologized!

Ye Yuan looked at the Skymaple who was laughing gleefully and said with a sigh, "I'm not bluffing Grand Elder. If you refine the pill according to this pill formula, forget about this refining room, even this stretch of land will most likely become a wasteland!"

Skymaple's laughter stopped abruptly. His expression changed, and he said, "How so?"

"Grand Elder is only aware of one aspect, but ignorant of the other. While the Western Flower can better unleash the efficacy of the Extreme Light Profound Gold Fruit, when placed in this pill formula, it would clash with another core material, triggering a huge explosion from there! The explosion of a Tier 4 medicinal pill, even with Grand Elder's strength, I'm afraid that you'll also find it hard to retreat unscathed," Ye Yuan explained.

Skymaple suddenly recalled that the pill formula Ye Yuan altered did not seem to be only one area. Apart from the Western Flower, there was the Clear Spirit Jade Fluid.

"You're talking about . . . the Clear Spirit Jade Fluid?" Skymaple probed.

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Ye Yuan nodded and said, "By reducing the amount of Clear Spirit Jade Fluid to 80% and adding in the Western Flower plus another kind of supplementary ingredient called Bramble Mustard Tuber, it will produce an extremely terrifyingly huge explosion! This is actually roughly the same logic as creating gunpowder in the secular world."

Skymaple's complexion involuntarily changed when he heard that.

He really had not heard before that these three kinds of materials would cause such an effect when mixed together!

Even he had not heard this before, how did this boy know?

Thinking up to here, Skymaple could not help feeling fear. If Ye Yuan really bore a grudge and took revenge, then wouldn't this place of his be leveled to the ground?

Although what Ye Yuan said was nonsense, this could not be bullshitted through just by saying nonsense. If one were not highly proficient in medicinal knowledge, talking nonsense would not be able to hold water.

Regardless of how this boy knew all these, he could not be underestimated!

Thinking up to here, Skymaple promptly put away his contempt and asked seriously, "What's your name?"

"This disciple is Ye Yuan."

"Ye Yuan, this seat apologizes to you solemnly for the matter just now! Seeing as this seat is already an old man, how about you don't be too particular?"

Skymaple already said things to such an extent. Ye Yuan naturally would not nitpick at it again.

However, he had a pretty good impression of this Skymaple. He could advance and retreat.

Not everyone would apologize so solemnly to disciples from the junior generation. It was truly not easy for Skymaple to be able to do this.

Ye Yuan gave a bow to Skymaple and said, "This Disciple dare not. I hope that Grand Elder won't take to heart any offenses just now."

Skymaple chuckled and waved his hands, saying, "Take to heart what? As long as you can complete the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill, you can even take a piss on top of this seat's head! Come, please enter. Let's talk inside!"

The pair were just about to take a step when the gatekeeping disciple asked weakly, "G-Grand Elder, I . . ."

Skymaple's present mood was excellent. He flicked his sleeves and said, "You've rendered meritorious service and have no blame. Continue staying then! Guard the court gate well and don't let anybody in!"

The gatekeeping disciple was overjoyed. "Thank you, Grand Elder! Disciple will definitely guard the gate well!"In the side hall, Skymaple and Ye Yuan sat down as host and guest.

This was already exceptionally courteous reception to Ye Yuan. In front of Skymaple, disciples only had the right to stand, not sit. Only hall head level had the qualifications to sit down and talk when they came. Even the elders could not!

Behind Skymaple, Wang Jie kept sizing up Ye Yuan, his gaze filled with curiosity.

He had followed Skymaple for a number of years already and was deeply aware of the difficulty of completing the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill.

Wang Jie knew that there had already been no fewer than several hundred seniors and elders who took on this mission. These hundreds of people were all elites of the Tranquil Cloud Sect, but no one could complete the mission.

But this Young Master not over the age of 16 could fill in the pill formula.

It was truly miraculous!

Ye Yuan sensed Wang Jie's gaze and flashed a smile at him. Wang Jie also flashed one back.

"Ye Yuan, what did the 'but' you said earlier mean? Could it be that using the Extreme Light Profound Gold Fruit to complete the pill formula doesn't work either?" Skymaple asked again.

He was very confident in the Extreme Light Profound Gold Fruit. It should be said that this was the closest to success he had come to in these over dozen years. But Ye Yuan's words unwittingly make his heart palpitate.

Ye Yuan said, "Although the Extreme Light Profound Gold Fruit has the effects of nourishing the divine soul, it's unsuitable to be mixed together and refined with the Nine-leaf Heavenly Fragrance Grass. The Extreme Light Profound Gold Fruit's attribute is metal, while the Nine-leaf Heavenly Fragrance Grass's attribute is wood. Metal and wood inhibit each other. Not only would the effects of the ingredients themselves fail to be unleashed, but it would also weaken instead. Furthermore, it will be tremendously difficult to control the stability of the three kinds of core materials during the refining process. If my estimations are right, Grand Elder has probably blown up cauldrons quite a number of times already, right?"

Skymaple's old face turned red. Ye Yuan really guessed it correctly.

However, he still asked in surprise, "Isn't the Extreme Light Profound Gold Fruit's attribute is wood? Why is it metal?"

The attributes of all things in the world were incomparably complex and were not written on the surface. Unless one were extremely proficient towards medical knowledge, one would tend to find it hard to determine a certain medicinal material's attribute.

The higher level the medicinal material, the harder it was to determine the attribute. Because the process of their derivation was extremely complicated.

Tier 4 materials were not high nor low level. But to the Tranquil Cloud Sect's alchemists, it was absolutely high level medicinal materials. With their level of understanding, it was very tough to determine Tier 4 materials' attribute.

Hence, when Skymaple was choosing materials, he basically could not take into consideration the materials' attributes. He only relied on his instincts to decide. Hence, the error rate was naturally very high.

Ye Yuan smiled and said, "Not all the things that grow on trees belong to the wood attribute. The reason why the Extreme Light Profound Gold Fruit is of the metal attribute is that it generally grows on top of ore veins, drawing the metal spiritual qi within to form the fruit. Even though the Extreme Light Profound Gold Fruit also has some wood attribute characteristics, its primary attribute is metal."

Hearing Ye Yuan's analysis, Skymaple actually had a feeling like he was enlightened all at once! His gaze when looking at Ye Yuan again was drastically different from before.

Skymaple was naturally well aware of the Extreme Light Profound Gold Fruit's origin. It was precisely obtained by sect disciples from an ore vein, not the slightest bit off from Ye Yuan's analysis!

Such knowledge, even he, a grand elder, felt that he was so far behind to even see the dust ahead.

"Then how should this pill formula be completed?" Skymaple's words already entailed consulting advice. Even he himself was not conscious of it.

Ye Yuan obviously would not cherish something of little value just because it was his own knowledge. He opened his mouth and said, "Clear Spirit Jade Fluid is balanced in the five elements, so it is a neutral item. The Nine-leaf Heavenly Fragrance Grass's attribute is wood, so you naturally have to select a water attribute material to complete the pill formula. Among Tier 4 medicinal materials, the Iceheart Dew is most suitable."

"Ah? Why use the Iceheart Dew? Iceheart Drew shouldn't have divine soul nourishing effects, right?" Skymaple had a doubtful face.

This past dozen of years, he thought of every material and used them too. The only exception was that he did not think of using the Iceheart Dew to complete the pill formula!

Ye Yuan smiled and said, "Clear Spirit Jade Fluid and Nine-leaf Heavenly Fragrance Grass are both medicinal herbs that have superb effects when used to nourish the divine soul. Just take the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill for instance; the divine soul nourishing effects are already ample. But the Iceheart Dew has the effect of calming the spirit and focusing the mind, and also the effect of stabilizing the divine soul. Moreover, during the refining process, the water attribute Iceheart Dew even has the usage of improving the wood attribute Nine-leaf Heavenly Fragrance Grass. There is nothing more suitable than it for refining the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill!"

Once alchemy skills reached a certain level, one's understanding of medicinal pills would also grow increasingly profound.

At times, while blindly chasing the medicinal effect of a medicinal pill, it would instead cause an opposite effect.

Ye Yuan's understanding of medicinal pills was far from what Skymaple could compare to.

The way Ye Yuan saw it, a medicinal pill was a world. Refining a medicinal pill was creating a world!

For a mature world, the most important thing was stability. Then, other things would follow.

Many alchemists chased after the effects of medicinal pills blindly. The result of doing this were flaws in the medicinal pills. There would obviously be side-effects here and there.

A mature type of medicinal pill would definitely not have any side-effect!

In reality, with Ye Yuan's alchemy skills, he could guide Skymaple to use the Extreme Light Profound Gold Fruit to refine out the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill, but that kind of medicinal pill would clearly have side-effects.

Hearing Ye Yuan say finish, Skymaple and Wang Jie behind him sunk into their thoughts . . .

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Skymaple's eyes grew brighter and brighter.

Unlike the other elders, he was a genuine Alchemy King! A Soul Sea Realm powerhouse!

His experience was naturally extraordinary!

Skymaple actually felt that the materials he used in the past to complete the pill formula were all trash.

Although he had not started refining, Skymaple already felt that using Iceheart Dew would certainly work!

Because he simply could not find any flaws in this pill formula!

Those materials that he found in the past, while he was full of confidence each time, he himself actually knew that there was always that slight area of imperfection.

But this time, he felt that this pill formula was absolutely perfect!

Skymaple currently had an impulse to burst into a song and dance. Over a dozen years of racking his brain bitterly, over a dozen years of repeated defeats, over a dozen years of wallowing in despair, he obtained a release at this very instant.

If not for wanting to preserve some parts of a grand elder's prestige and because he did not wish to lose himself too much in front of Ye Yuan, he would have started dancing around right away.

This was not enough to express his emotions.

"Wang Jie, you quickly go and ask Ouyang Yu if there is still Iceheart Dew in the sect! If there isn't, make them gather it at top speed! Remember, it must be at the fastest speed! I must see the Iceheart Dew within a month!" Skymaple hurriedly instructed.

Wang Jie also had an eye-opener today. Ye Yuan's words gave him a feeling of being enlightened.

In reality, while Wang Jie had a gentle character, he also had pride that others did not possess.

In the Tranquil Cloud Sect, he was among those true Alchemy Path geniuses. Otherwise, he would not have been fancied by Skymaple and become his disciple.

Wang Jie had always thought highly of himself. He felt that his accomplishments on the alchemy path were already absolutely outstanding among people of the same age.

But Ye Yuan's words today opened another window for him.

Wang Jie only knew today just how unstable his foundation skills were and how shallow his previous understanding of medicinal knowledge was!

Hearing Skymaple's orders, Wang Jie said respectfully, "Yes, Master."

Logically speaking, running errands should be done by Ye Yuan. Ignoring that Wang Jie's seniority was exceedingly high, even with his Alchemy Grandmaster status, it should not be his turn to run errands.

But at this current moment, Wang Jie gladly enjoyed the hardship and felt that it was only natural and right.

To the Skymaple Court, Ye Yuan was a distinguished guest. How could they let a distinguished guest run errands?

After Wang Jie left, Skymaple started to consult Ye Yuan like a student on how to refine the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill.

Refining pills were not just the simple act of putting together medicinal herbs. Each type of medicinal herbs, its quantity, flame intensity when refining, and so on, were all extremely particular things.

A discrepancy of a hair's breadth could lead to an error of a thousand miles!

Messing up a step could possibly result in the refinement to fail.

Alchemists was an exceptionally meticulous occupation. The path they walk was completely different from martial artists.

Yet, the more he chatted with Ye Yuan, the more Skymaple felt his blood run cold. His gaze when looking at Ye Yuan also changed once more.

If one were to say that the first time he saw Ye Yuan, he was looking at him with a disdainful angle, then after Ye Yuan talked about the Western Flower recipe, it became viewing him as equals.

But now, Skymaple was looking up to Ye Yuan!

Although they were only chatting about one type of medicinal pill, Ye Yuan's views tended to give Skymaple a feeling that he could grasp the entire concept by grasping a typical example.

Not knowing the reason, just one chat and Skymaple felt that his alchemy skills improved quite a bit!

Many things that Ye Yuan talked about, Skymaple did not even think about them in the past.

Especially when Ye Yuan was talking about the refinement method. Skymaple frequently had the feeling that medicinal pills could even be refined in such a way.

The incomplete pill formula of this Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill was accidentally acquired by Forefather Ouyang Tuotian. Even he could not complete it. The missing parts in the pill formula were not just one core material. The refinement method was missing too.

Many of Skymaple's past refinement methods were fumbled out by himself. Cauldron explosions were naturally something to be expected.

"Ye Yuan, did you research and come up with this pill formula yourself?" After a long while, Skymaple finally asked the suspicion in his heart.

This Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill formula was something that even their forefather could not complete. If Ye Yuan could come up with it himself, then this alchemic talent was overly heaven-defying.

Ye Yuan obviously would not say that he already knew this pill formula from the start. Of course, even if he did not know, completing it was not something hard.

"Of course not. Actually, before entering the sect, I already had a master. This pill formula was imparted to me by him. When I was searching for missions in the Support Star Pavilion, I just happened to see the level nine No. 3 mission, so I accepted it," Ye Yuan said with a grin.

Skymaple breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that. It seemed like Ye Yuan's monstrousness was still within the boundaries of understanding. Even so, from Ye Yuan's conversation, it could be seen that his alchemy skill foundation was extremely solid!

However, Skymaple developed an intense curiosity towards such master who could train such an incredible disciple.

The way Skymaple saw it, that person was definitely an existence more amazing than him. He might even be an Alchemy Sovereign!

Ye Yuan recounted the fabricated story again before Skymaple dismissed that idea of requesting an audience.

Skymaple obviously did not know that while he was unaware, he had already spoken to a former Alchemy Emperor.

Even if Ye Yuan could not refine out high-tier medicinal pills now, his experience and knowledge were simply not on the same level as Skymaple's.

Ye Yuan looked as if he was conversing with Skymaple, but in reality, it could be counted giving pointers to him.

Being able to obtain some pointers from an Alchemy Emperor was enough for Skymaple to profit from his entire life. Because it was impossible for Skymaple to even see Ye Yuan's shadow in this lifetime.

In his previous life, there had been countless Alchemy Ancestors, Alchemy Saints, even Alchemy Venerables who sought for Ye Yuan's guidance but did not even had the chance. An Alchemy King like Skymaple did not even have the qualifications to present himself in front of him.

Not that Ye Yuan valued his old broomstick, but because he really did not wish to waste time in this area. 1

The reason why Ye Yuan was so generous was actually still because of his promise to Lu Yan last time.

Ye Yuan reckoned that Skymaple should be the Tranquil Cloud Sect's greatest expert in the Alchemy Dao. For him to have any breakthrough naturally brought enormous benefits to the entire sect.

The use of the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill was to aid the divine soul in breaking through.

At Skymaple's age, he basically already exhausted all of his potentials. Under the circumstances without the use of external force, he would essentially just stop at his present realm in this lifetime.

Skymaple himself was already clear on this point. That was why he placed all of his energy on the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill.

Whether the power of the sect was strong or not, it had never been about the number of disciples, history, or accumulation. The deciding factor was the sect's most powerful member!

A sect that possessed a middle-stage Soul Sea Realm martial artist would be stronger than a sect like the Tranquil Cloud Sect. Furthermore, it would be overwhelmingly stronger!

If they did not have the protection of the sect protecting grand array, a middle-stage Soul Sea Realm could take on the entire Tranquil Cloud Sect by himself!

Once martial artists cultivated to a certain realm, human piling tactics would no longer be able to compensate for the gap.

The more Skymaple conversed, the more he opportunistic he became. The more he conversed, the greater his thirst for knowledge was. But Ye Yuan controlled the limits very well, conversing with the other party with the attitude of being equals, not letting Skymaple feel like he was giving pointers.

With his master as the backing entity, Ye Yuan's conversation did not appear too unexpected.

Before long, Wang Jie barged in very excitedly . . .

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Seeing Wang Jie barge inside directly, Skymaple frowned and said unhappily, "Already so mature, yet why are you still so brash? Don't you see that Ye Yuan and I are currently conversing?"

Unknowingly, Skymaple already placed Ye Yuan on the same level as him.

"Ah! Sorry Master. Disciple was rash," Wang Jie hurriedly apologized with a salute.

Skymaple waved his hands irritably and asked, "What is it? Why are you making such a fuss?"

Wang Jie had an eager face as he said, "Replying master, just now, I went to find Lord Sect Master. He said that a few days back, some disciples just happened to obtain some Iceheart Dew. So I brought it back."

When Skymaple heard it, his anger involuntarily turned into joy as he said, "Really? Great! Since all the ingredients are prepared, then let's start refining!"

He had just learned many things from Ye Yuan and was currently itching to practice his skills. In addition, he obtained the pill formula, so he would naturally be itching to have a go.

"Don't be anxious, Master. I haven't finished talking yet. There isn't much Iceheart Dew. According to what Ye Yuan said, it should only be enough for one refinement," Wang Jie said.

Skymaple frowned and said, "So little? How is it possible to succeed in one go?"

Wang Jie said, "Iceheart Dew is originally extremely scarce. It was only coincidentally obtained this time by an elite disciple out doing missions. He exchanged 10 thousand points by handing it to the sect! Even if the sect seeks it out in full force, it would probably be very hard to find within three months."

As the grand elder, how could Skymaple not know the scarcity of Tier 4 medicinal herbs?

However, he yearned for the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill too deeply. Even if the material was harder to get, he had to obtain it!

This was not just to fulfill him alone, but also to fulfill the entire sect!

The materials that Skymaple exhausted these few years were worth upwards of 10 million points when added up. But Luo Qingfeng did not grumble at all. Why?

Simply because back then, Ouyang Tuotian founded the present Tranquil Cloud Sect with his own strength!

The sect's upper echelons all understood the difference between low-rank Alchemy King and middle-rank Alchemy King!

Hearing Wang Jie's words, Skymaple's good mood instantly vanished, and his heart inexplicably became frustrated.

Although the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill was a low Tier 4 medicinal pill, it was really somewhat forceful for Skymaple. The possibility of succeeding in one go was too low!

Once he failed, he would have to wait up to three months, maybe even half a year's time!

The Clear Spirit Jade Fluid and Nine-leaf Heavenly Fragrance Grass collected the previous time were already pretty much expended. At most, he could refine once or twice.

If the refinement this time failed, he would have to gather these two kinds of medicinal herbs again.

The Clear Spirit Jade Fluid and Nine-leaf Heavenly Fragrance Grass were also Tier 3 medicinal herbs; similarly, they were very rare.

Who knew how long he would have to wait to refine again.

Thinking up to here, Skymaple's brows knitted together even tighter. Pressure engulfed him like it blotted out the skies and land.

For over a dozen years, Skymaple virtually did not inquire about sect affairs and put his heart and soul on the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill. But he kept being unable to obtain a breakthrough.

Although Luo Qingfeng and the other sect upper echelons did not say anything, the pressure on Skymaple was also enormous. Otherwise, he would not be so hot-tempered either.

Skymaple only felt that the bottle containing the Iceheart Dew weighed 30 thousand catties when he took it over from Wang Jie's hands.

He returned to his seat and started to waver.

Ye Yuan saw through Skymaple's state of mind and said, "Grand Elder, I have a suggestion. While this can't guarantee that you'll definitely refine the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill, it should raise the success rate considerably."

Skymaple was currently dejected. When he heard Ye Yuan's words, he nearly jumped up. He stared at Ye Yuan intently and asked, "What method? As long as I can refine out the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill, I'll add in 200 thousand more points!"

These words were simply heavenly melody to Skymaple.

Ye Yuan knew the advantages of points, so he obviously would not reject.

In truth, him completing the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill formula was already considered completing the mission. With just a message from Skymaple, he could get the reward already.

However, he already did it to this extent already. Might as well help him to the end.

"When Master imparted me the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill formula, he even told me about another Quasi-Tier 4 pill formula. This kind of medicinal pill is called Soul Driving Pill. Master said that the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill was the upgraded version of the Soul Driving Pill. The two originated from the same source. The refinement method is also extremely similar. The refinement of the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill is much more complex than the Soul Driving Pill, but the essence is pretty much the same. If Grand Elder can use the Soul Driving Pill to practice and familiarize yourself with the refinement method, refining the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill after should be much easier," Ye Yuan said.

Skymaple trembled agitatedly when he heard this. "Excellent! Truly excellent! There's really such a medicinal pill?"

Martial Path medicinal pills were easy to find, but Alchemy Path medicinal pills were hard to obtain!

There were actually very, very few medicinal pills that affected the divine soul. It was like a single hair from nine oxen when compared to martial path medicinal pills.

Back then, Ouyang Tuotian also coincidentally obtained the incomplete Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill formula. Skymaple naturally had not heard about the Soul Driving Pill before.

Ye Yuan nodded and said, "How would I dare to deceive Grand Elder? Although the herbs to refine the Soul Driving Pill are also rare, with the sect's strength, I think there should be some in stock. It should be enough for Grand Elder to use for practice."

"Quickly tell me the pill formula! I'll let Wang Jie go retrieve the herbs!" Skymaple said impatiently.

After he said that, Skymaple suddenly felt that it was inappropriate. He involuntarily smacked his head and said awkwardly, "Haha, take a look at this old muddle-head! Even if it's a Quasi-Tier 4 medicinal pill, this pill formula is also a priceless treasure! Ye Yuan, what requests do you have? Just state them. I'll do all I can to recompense you! En . . . Is one million points enough? Just take it as the sect is buying your pill formula! Uh . . . Will your master mind?"

Skymaple started to worry about personal gains and losses. Pill formulas were always undisclosable secrets to any influence.

Especially medicinal pills that raised soul force. They were even more so priceless treasures!

While the grade of the Soul Driving Pill was not as high as the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill, its value was even greater to the Tranquil Cloud Sect instead!

Even if Ye Yuan completed the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill formula, how many people in the Tranquil Cloud Sect could afford to enjoy it?

There was only Skymaple, that one Alchemy King alone!

But the Soul Driving Pill was different!

Quasi-Tier 4 medicinal pills had effects on Sea Transformation Realm Quasi-Alchemy Kings. The Tranquil Cloud Sect acquiring this pill formula was equivalent to alchemists realms collectively rising a rank!

Such trade was too worthwhile to the Tranquil Cloud Sect!

If not for being fearful of the 'master' behind Ye Yuan, once Ye Yuan rejected, he might even give birth to the idea of forcefully snatching.

One million points to buy the Soul Driving Pill formula was really not considered much.

A Quasi-Tier 4 pill formula was no big deal to Ye Yuan. Since he opened his mouth, he was obviously prepared to give it to Skymaple.

"Master let me enter the secular world to test myself. He said that everything is up to me. He naturally would not mind. But the Soul Driving Pill formula is indeed precious, so I'll accept Grand Elder's one million points. In the future, when Master asks about it, I can also explain."

Ye Yuan obtained many benefits from the sect too. His Azure Dipper Floating Zero Sword Art emerged from the Azure Dipper Purple Yang Sword Art. There was no harm in treating this pill formula as giving a plum in return for a peach. It was just to not make Skymaple feel that he was indifferent that he accepted the one million points.

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Chapter 244: Competing Essence Fires

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Inside Skymaple's refining room was a mess.

From yesterday until now, Skymaple had already refined over a dozen cauldrons of Soul Driving Pills.

In the end, he was an Alchemy King. It was still very quick for him to get started on refining Quasi-Tier 4 medicinal pills. After wasting four sets of materials, Skymaple finally refined the Soul Driving Pill.

Of course, Ye Yuan's pointers could not be understated at all.

Refining soul force medicinal pills was different from conventional medicinal pills. If he did not have Ye Yuan's guidance, Skymaple might not even be able to refine a complete Soul Driving Pill after wasting ten portions of materials.

After four furnaces of medicinal pills, Skymaple failed once or twice again. After 10 furnaces, he basically no longer failed.

"Grand Elder is indeed worthy of being an Alchemy King. To actually familiarize yourself with the Soul Driving Pill by using only a dozen over sets of materials. With Grand Elder's present state, the success rate of refining the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill should be above 60%."

Ye Yuan stealthily slipped in a flatter, but Skymaple's face went red. "I am a disappointment as an Alchemy King. If not for your master's refinement method and him passing on all his experience to you, it's probably unlikely for me to learn it so quickly."

Ye Yuan giving pointers by the side was naturally borrowing the name of his fictional master.

Ye Yuan smiled and did not give any explanation. Instead, he said, "Strike while the iron is hot. Grand Elder, consume medicinal pills to recover your strength first. Let's succeed in refining the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill in one go while the sensation is still there!"

Initially, Skymaple was still full of confidence. But when he heard about refining the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill, he could not help faltering again.

"Refine it now? But there's only one set of materials. Why not familiarize more with the Soul Driving Pill?"

Where was there still any majesty of a grand elder for Skymaple now? Rather, he was like a little kid worried about whether or not he could get to eat candy.

Whether he could refine or not, Ye Yuan naturally had the best say in this matter.

"Grand Elder is already very well-versed in the Soul Driving Pill, and you've also passed the period where you experience the greatest increase. Continuing to refine will not bring any notable effect. Rather, you've just finished refining over a dozen cauldrons of Soul Driving Pill and are currently in a state where your hands are hot and ready to go. Once you rest, I'm afraid that it will be very hard to find this sort of feeling again. Therefore, I feel that it's still better to refine now," Ye Yuan advised.

Skymaple felt at a loss for a while when he heard that. He became determined in spite of himself and said, "It's a blade whether I poke my head out or shrink back! Do it!"

Immediately, Skymaple swallowed several medicinal pills and began to meditate to adjust himself.

If this were before, Skymaple absolutely would not listen and follow the words of a junior like so. But these two days, Ye Yuan already subdued him with his broad and profound knowledge.

Even with Ye Yuan pretending to borrow his master's words to say most of the things, that gleam of brilliance revealed within the words could be sensed intensely by Skymaple!

The master was very powerful. The disciple was similarly very formidable!After four hours, Skymaple adjusted his condition to its peak.

To have become the Tranquil Cloud Sect's sole Alchemy King, there was no questioning of Skymaple's mind and determination.

Since he was already resolved to refine the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill, Skymaple would not be timid anymore.

Wang Jie already prepared the materials. Ye Yuan took the initiative to take on the role of assistant. Wang Jie became idle instead.

Preparation work was similarly very important to refining pills. Not that Ye Yuan looked down on Wang Jie, it was just that with him doing the preparatory work, the success rate would clearly be higher.

The preparation work was not limited by realm. Ye Yuan performed it with high proficiency.

Ye Yuan's hand grabbing refinement method astounded these two people too. Seeing that virtually perfect medicinal embryo, Skymaple's eyes went wide.

Indeed, an outstanding disciple comes from an accomplished master! Skymaple thought to himself.

Placing the medicinal embryo into the medicinal cauldron, a mass of fire floated from Skymaple's palm and lit the medicinal cauldron.

"Ganwu True Fire!" Ye Yuan said the name of the flame.

"Haha, I didn't think that you would even know the Ganwu True Fire. That's right. Under my nurturing, the Ganwu True Fire is already about to advance to a Tier 4 essence fire!" Skymaple said rather pleased with himself.

"Uh . . . Grand Elder better use my essence fire. This way, your chances will be greater." Ye Yuan said rather oddly.

"Oh? You actually have an essence fire too? Looks like your fortune really isn't shallow! However, it's still better to use essence fires that you nurtured yourself when refining pills. You should know this point, right?"

This was already Skymaple taking into consideration Ye Yuan's face. He was somewhat perplexed. It was impossible for Ye Yuan to not even know this bit of general knowledge. Why did he still raise such a request?

Could it be that Ye Yuan's essence fire was even better than his? How was this possible? He was only at the Spirit Condensation Realm. To have a Tier 2 essence fire was already considered immensely fortuitous.

Ye Yuan did not let him wonder for long. He nodded and said, "Of course I know that. But the chances should be better by using my essence fire to refine."

Ye Yuan repeated again as a bundle of flames appeared in his palm too.

When Skymaple saw that bundle of faint-yellow flames, he sucked in a cold breath. Wang Jie by the side clearly recognized Ye Yuan's essence fire too, his eyes full of envy!

"Hiss . . . Cleansing Sandal Sacred Flame! This . . . This . . . How's this possible?" Skymaple stuttered.

"Hur hur, when this disciple took part in the Endless Trials at the Dan Wu Academy, I happened to chance upon some lucky chances," Ye Yuan explained it lightly.

Not that Ye Yuan wanted to show off, but because if Skymaple used a Tier 4 essence fire to refine, the success rate would clearly be greater.

Ye Yuan knew that Skymaple had an essence fire. He thought that if it were a Tier 4 essence fire, then he would not mention this. The result was that Skymaple's essence fire was indeed not Tier 4.

If Skymaple had a Tier 4 essence fire, using Ye Yuan's essence fire would really be inferior to the one he nurtured himself. But as for Tier 3 . . . the grade was really kind of lousy, let alone comparing to the Cleansing Sandal Sacred Flame which was suited for alchemy.

Skymaple looked at the Cleansing Sandal Sacred Flame within Ye Yuan's palm dimly for a long time before letting out a sigh and saying, "Comparing people to people is indeed odious! Back then, I risked my old life before I gained the Ganwu True Fire at the Sea Transformation Realm. You're only at the Spirit Condensation Realm and actually already have the Cleansing Sandal Sacred Flame. This is the paramount dream essence fire for alchemists!"

Finishing Skymaple quietly kept away the Ganwu True Fire in his palm. It was evident that he did not plan on taking it out to show his inadequacy.

Ye Yuan kept staring at Skymaple's eyes. If his heart gave birth to greed, then Ye Yuan and the Tranquil Cloud Sect's fate would end here.

Fortunately, Skymaple did not disappoint him.

The matter of Ye Yuan possessing the Cleansing Sandal Sacred Flame was actually already known by Yao Qian long ago. It was only a matter of time before it reached Skymaple's ears. Hence, Ye Yuan had no reservations about taking it out.

Tranquil Cloud Sect's rules stated that all the natural treasures obtained by disciples outside belonged to them. Others may not insist on it. If they had no use for it, they could hand it over to the sect to exchange for points.

If a sect wantonly seized disciples' lucky chances, it was no different from killing the chicken to retrieve the egg. Then, the sect would not be far from destruction anymore.

"Haha, this disciple also faced near-certain death to acquire the essence fire. It was just a lucky coincidence. Grand Elder, let's begin?" Ye Yuan brushed over it.

Skymaple nodded and calmed his mind.

Ye Yuan called out the Cleansing Sandal Flame Lotus's main body and used the main body to light the medicinal cauldron. Skymaple began to refine the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill.

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Chapter 245: Pill Hall Vice Hall Head!

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The refinement of the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill was relatively smooth!

Ye Yuan already prepared everything to help Skymaple refine this medicinal pills. He even threw in the Cleansing Sandal Sacred Flame.

If Skymaple still could not refine it like this, then this Alchemy King should just find a piece of tofu to commit suicide with.

When Skymaple held the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill in his hands, he trembled agitatedly and almost slipped and dropped the pill on the floor.

"Hahaha . . . I finally refined the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill! Truly the heaven is protecting me, Skymaple. The heaven is protecting my Tranquil Cloud Sect!"

While Skymaple was talking, the flesh on his face was quivering.

For the past years, all of Skymaple's energy was placed on this medicinal pill, but it was all to no avail.

Skymaple naturally understood at present that if Ye Yuan had not appeared, the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill definitely could not be refined, and he would also fail to take a single inch forward in this lifetime!

Now that the medicinal pill was refined, how could Skymaple not be agitated?

"Congratulations, Master! Your long-cherished wish of 13 years is finally fulfilled!" Wang Jie's words also carried trembling, and he even seemed to choke up a little. He was clearly also greatly moved.

Wang Jie had followed Skymaple for five to six years already. These five to six years, most of his time was spent on the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill!

Only he himself was well aware just how much hardship and scoldings he suffered during this period.

Of course, Wang Jie was an understanding person. He knew the misery and pressure in Skymaple's heart. That was why he bore the hardships without any complaints.

Now that the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill had finally been refined, a feeling like the bitterness being followed by the sweet welled up in Wang Jie's heart.

He could not resist taking a look at Ye Yuan; his heart filled with awe and veneration.

Yes, it was awe and veneration!

This sort of feeling, he only had them towards Skymaple before!

For Ye Yuan to have such knowledge and means at such an age, it was truly overwhelmingly heaven-defying!

Originally, Wang Jie was still somewhat pleased with himself within the sect. But now, that pride in his heart was grounded until it was badly mauled.

This was a genuine genius!

Ye Yuan also went forward to congratulate. "Congratulations, Grand Elder, to have realized your long-cherished dream!"

Only now did Skymaple return to reality from his agitation. Looking at Ye Yuan, he sighed emotionally and said, "Ye Yuan, it's entirely due to your credit that this seat could refine the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill!"

Ye Yuan beamed and said, "The medicinal herbs were prepared by the sect, and the medicinal pill was refined personally by Grand Elder. How can Ye Yuan dare to claim credit? If one really had to talk about credit, it would just be the credit for loaning out the essence fire. Haha."

Skymaple did not show anything on the surface, but he secretly approved in his heart.

Ye Yuan completely lacked the impulsiveness that a youth should have. When claiming credit, he did not become arrogant. Looking at Ye Yuan's expression, it was as if he did some minor thing that was not even worth mentioning. This was not the breadth of mind that the average youth could have!

Skymaple obviously did not know that this was really just something insignificant to Ye Yuan.

"Haha, you don't need to be modest, Ye Yuan! Whether you have contributions or not, this seat is very clear about it in my heart! This matter, you bestowed grace upon this elderly self and similarly did a favor to my Tranquil Cloud Sect. This old man will remember it in my heart! Wang Jie, gather all the hall elders and above to the Assembly Hall! I have a matter to announce!" Skymaple suddenly said to Wang Jie.The Assembly Hall was the place where Ye Yuan underwent the Tri-Hall Joint Hearing.

Presently, there was commotion all about inside the hall. It looked rather like a teahouse.

"Elder Sun, do you know what matter Grand Elder suddenly summoned us for?"

Elder Sun was also at a loss as he shook his head and said, "How do I know? Grand Elder has already not inquired about sect matters for many years and studied the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill wholeheartedly. Sigh, I say, did he gather us because the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill is refined?"

"Ha! How is that possible? That Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill, both you and I have studied it. We can't refine it either after testing out so many medicinal herbs! Furthermore, this pill formula was accidentally obtained by Forefather Ouyang back them. Forefather was a high-rank Alchemy Sovereign. Even he could not complete it, so how could Grand Elder complete it?"

"That's true. But I heard that Grand Elder seemed to have studied another kind of medicinal herb to complete the pill formula recently. He seemed to be very confident. Maybe he really successfully refined it?"

Another elder could not help laughing as he said, "Haha, Old Sun, you really don't care what's going on outside your window! I've also heard about the matter you said. But there has already been several cauldron explosions from Grand Elder's place already. Do you think he can refine it?"

Finishing, Elder Sun also looked stunned before immediately smiling bitterly and shaking his head.

In truth, these elders were also displeased towards Skymaple for being obsessed with the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill. It was just that Skymaple's status in the sect was too high. Plus, the Sect Master supported him fully. Hence, nobody dared to say anything.

One had to know that what Skymaple expended to refine the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill were all Tier 4 materials!

Tier 4 materials were extremely valuable to the Tranquil Cloud Sect too. These few years, Skymaple exhausted countless manpower and material resources in order to refine this medicinal pill, but he never succeeded.

To say that these elders did not have any complaints at all, that was unrealistic.

And it was precisely so that Skymaple wavered previously and did not dare to start the refinement.

Just as everyone was confused, Skymaple and Luo Qingfeng walked into the hall while chatting happily. There were even two young men following behind them.

One was Wang Jie, and the other was Ye Yuan.

When the group of elders saw Ye Yuan, they were stunned.

How did Ye Yuan get together with Grand Elder after just a few days of not seeing him?

Especially Yao Qian. He was originally planning on finding trouble with Ye Yuan but did not imagine that Ye Yuan actually walked close with Grand Elder.

If it was an ordinary relationship, then that was still fine. But if Grand Elder took a fancy to him and took him in as a disciple, then it would be even harder for him to take action in the future!

Thinking up to here, Yao Qian could not help feeling frustrated in his heart.

His incident had already become a joke among the elders, but he could not even vent his anger. Truly aggrieving!

He could only pray now that Ye Yuan and Grand Elder did not have too close a relation.

The four people came to the center of the hall. Skymaple sat in the main seat, Luo Qingfeng sat beside him, while Ye Yuan and Wang Jie stood behind.

"Today, I called everyone here because I have two important matters to announce! The first matter is that from tomorrow onwards, I'll be entering terminal seclusion!"

When Skymaple's voice fell, whispered started again.

However, Ouyang Yu react extremely quickly. He bowed and said, "Martial Uncle, can it be . . ."

"Hahaha . . . Oh Ouyang you little monkey, your reaction is fast!"

Skymaple started laughing heartily. Except, his address of Ouyang Yu made the elders simmer with laughter. Ouyang Yu had an embarrassed face.

Ouyang Yu's position in the sect was extremely high. Only Skymaple dared to call him a little monkey.

"That's right! I believe everyone knows that this seat has been researching the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill wholeheartedly over these years. Heaven rewards the faithful! This Seat finally got what he wanted today and refined out the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill!" Skymaple was clearly in an excellent mood. When speaking, he was full of energy.

Once these words came out, there was congratulations and delighted surprise below.

Skymaple beamed happily and accepted everyone's felicitations.

After everyone calmed down, he then said, "The second matter this seat is announcing is to appoint Ye Yuan as the Pill Hall's Vice Hall Head!"

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Chapter 246: Unexpected!

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The entire hall was silent . . .

This appointment from Skymaple came too suddenly. Nobody was mentally prepared, including the sect master, Luo Qingfeng, who was beside him.

As the sect's grand elder, Skymaple even had the authority to appoint or dismiss the sect master; let alone a vice hall head.

Ye Yuan did not have any mental preparation either and was stunned by this nomination for a long while.

The silence lasted for roughly 10 breaths of time when finally, somebody voiced out to object.

The first person to oppose it was Ling Potian. "Martial Uncle, Ye Yuan is just a newcomer disciple. Although he has some talent in the path of alchemy, isn't it rather rash to make him the vice hall head?"

"En? Your meaning is that I'm old and worthless and can't discern people clearly?" Skymaple said with a frown.

These words were rather serious. He was trying to suppress these opposing voices directly.

Although Ling Potian had a deadpan face, his expression right now was still rather ugly.

"Potian dare not! Potian was just dealing with the matter as it stands!" Ling Potian clearly had a stubborn temper.

At this time, Ouyang Yu also came forward. "Martial Uncle, Ye Yuan is only at the Second Level Spirit Condensation Realm and low-rank Alchemy Master. What capability does he have to be the vice hall head?"

Now that two hall heads stood up to refute this, everyone's guts also swelled. One by one, they all stood up to object.

Especially Ouyang Ming and Yao Qian, the two of them were yelling the happiest.

Among these elders, there were actually quite a few who were displeased with Ye Yuan's prior attitude.

In their opinion, although Ye Yuan this young man was talented, he was too oblivious to the immensity of heaven and earth and extremely arrogant! What qualifications did he have to be the vice hall head?

Of course, the most important thing was that Ye Yuan was still too young! His credentials were too shallow. He was simply unworthy of being the vice hall head!

What should they do in the future if a teenage youth rode above these elders' heads?

Did these old fellows who were hundreds of years old have to respectfully call out 'Vice Hall Head' when they saw Ye Yuan?

How was this possible?

Skymaple's good mood was completely ruined by this.

He obviously knew that nominating Ye Yuan to be the vice hall head was somewhat abrupt, but he knew that Ye Yuan's level was sufficient to take on this position!

These few days, he had a lot of exchanges with Ye Yuan. Although Ye Yuan had always maintained a disciple's manners and his words were very restrained, he still inadvertently revealed his erudite knowledge about Alchemy Dao!

The things that Ye Yuan talked about far surpassed the boundary of Alchemy Master. It even surpassed the boundary of Quasi-Alchemy King!

He absolutely had the ability to be this vice hall head!

Skymaple even had a feeling that Ye Yuan was only unable to refine Tier 3 and Quasi-Tier 4 medicinal pills because his cultivation realm was not there yet! If Ye Yuan's realm were sufficient, refining Tier 3 and Quasi-Tier 4 medicinal pills would be as easy as flipping his hands!

Moreover, Skymaple had another consideration. Placing a heavy emphasis on Ye Yuan also showed the sect's emphasis on him. This definitely had enormous advantages in building a good relationship with that enigmatic master behind Ye Yuan!

Ye Yuan's master was bound to be an Alchemy Sovereign existence. He might even be a high-rank Alchemy Sovereign like Ouyang Tuotian!

Such an existence, even if he just took care of the Tranquil Cloud Sect slightly, it could let the sect enjoy tremendous benefits!

These fools did not understand anything, all objecting fervently. Skymaple was furious.

Bang!

Skymaple slammed a palm on the tea table beside the old-fashioned wooden armchair. The abnormally tenacious and tough Profound Dipper Wood tea table instantly turned into dust.

Seeing this scene, everyone was secretly alarmed. Grand Elder apparently really became angry!

Skymaple's eyes swept across each person's face. These elders all did not dare to meet his gaze.

"Good! Very good! All these years, I've been in a half-seclusion state. Looks like after not coming out for too long, nobody is taking this old man seriously anymore! Today, I'm going to make Ye Yuan the Pill Hall Vice Hall Head! Anyone else who dares to object will be expelled from the sect!" Skymaple directly used his trump card.

Once Skymaple's words came out, everybody was immediately as quiet as cicadas in winter.

As a matter of fact, it was really as Skymaple said. He had not appeared for too long already. Hence, everyone more or less took him lightly in their minds!

The blood surged to all of their heads just now. They instinctively felt that letting a Spirit Condensation Realm brat be the Pill Hall's Vice Hall Head was truly a mockery.

Except, they did not imagine that Grand Elder was actually going to kick them elders outside the walls because of Ye Yuan!

At this time, Luo Qingfeng who remained quiet the whole time finally stood up.

Skymaple already said his words to such an extent. He could not remain silent any longer.

"I wonder why Martial Uncle wants to appoint Ye Yuan?" Luo Qingfeng asked respectfully.

Seeing that it was Luo Qingfeng enquiring, Skymaple's expression eased up slightly as he said solemnly, "All of you are aware of the level nine mission that this seat hung in the Support Star Pavilion, right?"

"Of course, we know. The mission Martial Uncle issued was to complete the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill," Luo Qingfeng said.

Skymaple nodded and said, "In truth, it was all thanks to Ye Yuan completing the pill formula that this seat could refine out the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill this time! Furthermore, during the refinement process, Ye Yuan even provided huge assistance! Of course, this is not the main point! The most important thing was that I acquired the Quasi-Tier 4 medicinal pill, the Soul Driving Pill's formula from Ye Yuan on behalf of the sect. That's to say, you people are all the future beneficiaries of this pill formula! So, you people tell me, does Ye Yuan deserve to be the vice hall head?"

Luo Qingfenge's face changed when he heard this. "There's actually such a thing?!"

"Ye Yuan completed the pill formula? How is this possible? He's only a low-rank Alchemy Master!"

"Yeah! The thing he took out before was only the True Rising Spirit Pill formula, just a Tier 1 medicinal pills, that's all. The Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill is a Tier 4 medicinal pill!"

"Could it be that Ye Yuan really has a formidable master? Also . . . a Quasi-Tier 4 Soul Driving Pill. This name sounds a lot like the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill. Can it be . . ."

"Can it be that we all have a chance to break through?"

All the elders were incredibly shocked. A low-rank Alchemy Master completed a Tier 4 medicinal pill! This was simply inconceivable!

At this point, there was no longer anybody who doubted that there really was a powerful master behind Ye Yuan.

However, what they minded was not this. What they took notice of was the Soul Driving Pill! There was nobody who could resist the temptation of breakthrough!

"This . . . Since this is the case, I have no objections!" Luo Qingfeng pondered for a long time before saying.

"I agree as well!" Xiao Jian was the first to show his stand.The objections became waves of approval.

Yao Qian's face was as ugly as it could get. With a sway of his body, Ye Yuan actually rode above his head!

Thinking of how Ye Yuan would boss him around to make him do things in the future, Yao Qian felt just as disgusted as he had just eaten a fly!

Yao Qian really wished to yell out 'I disagree,' but the weight of his words in this situation was too feeble. Furthermore, Skymaple said that if anyone dared to object again, they would be directly expelled!

Yao Qian could only swallow these two words back into his stomach and let it fester.

The game was set. Skymaple's expression looked much better.

"Since that's the case, then from today onwards, Ye Yuan will be . . ."

"Hang on!" Skymaple was talking when Ye Yuan interrupted halfway.

"En? What do you want to say, Ye Yuan?" Skymaple asked in puzzlement.

Ye Yuan stood up and gave a bow to Skymaple and Luo Qingfeng. He slowly said, "Grand Elder, Sect Master, I can't take this vice hall head position!"

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Chapter 247: Exchange

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This matter underwent another unexpected change!

As the party involved, Ye Yuan actually rejected Grand Elder's appointment!

This matter hit one snag after another, leaving the elders at somewhat of a loss on what to do.

"Ye Yuan, are you worried that you can't control these punks? Don't worry, with me around, none of them will dare to disobey your orders!"

Skymaple did not imagine that Ye Yuan could actually voice out his rejection either. But he soon realized what it was that Ye Yuan was worried about.

Ye Yuan said, "Not this reason. This disciple thank Grand Elder very much for your great kindness. It's just that this vice hall head position, disciple really cannot accept it!"

Skymaple asked in surprise, "Why is that?"

"This disciple entered the sect to hone the Martial Path. That's why I entered the Martial Hall. This disciple's strength is paltry. I originally wanted to compete with the seniors in the Martial Hall. Once I take on this vice hall head position, it wouldn't be appropriate to spar with other seniors about the Martial Path," Ye Yuan stated a reason that surprised everyone.

"This . . . Your alchemic talent is so peerless. Walking the Martial Path is truly a waste!" Skymaple sighed emotionally.

Alchemists just needed to bother with cultivating essence energy and simply did not need to worry about combat power. But to martial artists, essence energy was only the foundation to unleash combat power. What they had to do was to maximize combat power to the greatest!

Skymaple himself was an alchemist. Seeing that Ye Yuan was so amazing in the Alchemy Path, he naturally hoped for him to walk the Alchemy Path.

Little did he realize that Ye Yuan's Alchemy Dao had already reached the acme of perfection!

"Thank you, Grand Elder, for your adulation. But at present, to me, the Dartial Path is still more important! I hope that Grand Elder can permit it!" Ye Yuan said earnestly.

Seeing that Ye Yuan's was bent on this, a trace of helplessness flashed across Skymaple's face. He could only say, "Since that's the case, then this matter is over. However, I still want to give you the position of nominal elder. In the Pill Hall, your status is not beneath theirs."

Hearing these words, Yao Qian's mood which just had a turn for the better returned to its original state.

The so-called nominal elder was that they could ignore Pill Hall work, but enjoy the treatment of an elder. Kind of like only drawing a salary but not doing work.

That was also to say that as long as Ye Yuan took on this appointment, he would be on an equal footing with him, Yao Qian.

Recalling half a month ago where he was still an envoy planning on fetching Ye Yuan into the sect. At that time, he even said that Ye Yuan might not even be able to maintain the position of core disciple.

But after half a month, with a shake of his body, Ye Yuan actually became equal footing as him. There really was the feeling like he was being slapped in the face in public.

Quickly reject! Quickly reject! Yao Qian kept on praying in his heart that Ye Yuan would also reject this elder position.

"Since Grand Elder insists, then alright. I'll accept this nominal elder. However, I hope that the sect will not publicize my status and not give me any special treatment. Let me cultivate with an ordinary disciple identity."

The reality was very cruel. Ye Yuan accepted this appointment in the end.

Ye Yuan knew that there were many benefits to being an elder. It was only a nominal status anyway, why would he say no?

Within the Tranquil Cloud Sect, the elders had many responsibilities and also had many privileges.

Ye Yuan, as a nominal elder, did not need to carry out responsibilities. He, a Spirit Condensation Realm, could not carry them out even if he wanted to. However, he could enjoy the privileges.

Only a fool would not do it!

Ye Yuan also guessed some parts of Skymaple's thoughts. That was why he was insistent on not accepting the vice hall head position. Ye Yuan's time was very valuable. He did not wish to waste it on sect affairs.

But as for this nominal elder, he had no emotional burdens.

"Haha, it's good that you agreed. Otherwise, I really would not know how I should thank you. Qingfeng, later, you help Ye Yuan make an elder token. As to the disciples, don't publicize it." Skymaple also let out a sigh in relief seeing that Ye Yuan accepted.

Luo Qingfeng replied with a yes; his eyes seemed complicated as he shot Ye Yuan a glance.

To promote to become a sect elder at the Spirit Condensation Realm, Ye Yuan was the first person to do so since the establishment of the Tranquil Cloud Sect!

Luo Qingfeng was also a smart man. He also guessed some parts of Skymaple's intentions, so he did not have any complaints towards this.

To a declined sect, they madly yearned to be strong.

Skymaple swept a glance over everyone. Seeing that many people's face had unconvinced looks, he sneered coldly in his heart.

"After this seat enters closed-seclusion, Qingfeng will take the stage. You all do well to assist him! If there are any problems related to alchemy, you can communicate and exchange with Elder Ye Yuan. I believe that he won't let you down!" Skymaple said calmly.

Ye Yuan sweated heavily when he heard that. But he could not explain things at such a time.

This old fellow isn't drawing aggro to me, right?

It was still fine for the Martial Hall elders, but the thick hostility from those Pill Hall elders was too distinct!

Indeed, once Skymaple's words fell, Ye Yuan immediately felt a deep fighting intent.

Every one of the elders was filled with righteous indignation. They dared to be angry but dared not voice out. If looks could kill, Ye Yuan would have been killed multiple times over by now.

Just a low-rank Alchemy Master, and the Grand Elder actually used him to compare to the elders. This was such a joke!

Furthermore, although Grand Elder said 'exchange,' in truth, everybody heard that it was 'seek advice'!

Even if Ye Yuan really completed the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill formula, it was definitely a blind cat catching a dead rat, he just coincidentally knew this pill formula; that was all.

If one were to say that Ye Yuan's level was high, they would not believe it even if they were beaten to death!

Ye Yuan had an incredible master behind him, so it was also normal to know how to recite several higher level pill formulas. But he was only a teenager. How deep could his understanding towards alchemy be?In the Pill Hall's assembly hall, a bunch of elders surrounded Ouyang Yu. Some of their throats were already red from arguing.

"Hall Head, I really can't take this lying down! Old me has immersed myself in the Alchemy Path for about 150 years. I dare not say that I'm well-versed in alchemy, but I can't be beaten by a teenage child, right?"

"Exactly! I have no objections about Grand Elder insisting on letting Ye Yuan be a nominal elder. But to let us go and seek advice from him, isn't it too overboard?"

"Grand Elder is clearly looking down on our Pill Hall! How can he do this?! He himself also walked out from the Pill Hall. How can he belittle our Pill Hall like this? Can it be that so many of us Quasi-Alchemy Kings here can't even fight him, a low-rank Alchemy Master?"

"I want to challenge him!"

"Right, I also want to challenge him! I want to see just whether or not Ye Yuan really has three heads and six arms!"

"I'll go too!"Everyone was clamoring, giving Ouyang Yu a headache.

However, these elders' words really hit the spot for him.

Although Skymaple did not name him, he clearly included him inside too.

Ouyang Yu was the Pill Hall's Hall Head and also the strongest alchemist in the Pill Hall; an existence that was only a step away from advancing into Alchemy King Realm.

Of course, this step was a heavenly chasm to him.

Such an existence still needed to accept guidance from Ye Yuan, a low-rank Alchemy Master?

What a joke!

Ouyang Yu swept a glance over these elders and said with a slight smile, "I didn't hear anything."

Finishing, he turned around and left.

The group of elders was stunned. Immediately after, they revealed an understanding smile.

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Chapter 248: Denied Entry

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Shao Yun was the fifth seat among the Pill Hall elders. The previous year, he had just broken through to high-rank Quasi-Alchemy King Realm.

As the Pill Hall's up and rising force in the prime of his life, his position in the Pill Hall was very high, and he was deemed to be one of the contenders to become the next Pill Hall's hall head.

In comparison, although Yao Qian and his like were Pill Hall elders, they were the least important group of people, barely enough to do the role of running errands.

Otherwise, he would not have been sent to the State of Qin to be an envoy.

His age was old, his cultivation realm was low, and he already exhausted all of his potential and hard to have any breakthrough in this life.

As the representative of the newly emerging force, Shao Yun was one of the most reluctant to accept Ye Yuan taking on the position of nominal elder.

In front of Ouyang Yu, Shao Yun was one of those who argued the fiercest.

Ouyang Yu left without saying anything. It was clear that he tacitly approved of them finding Ye Yuan to 'communicate and exchange.'

The few elders who made the most noise put their heads together. Finally, Shao Yun offered to come forward and 'challenge' Ye Yuan!

Shao Yun was one of the celebrity figures among the various Pill Hall elders. Once his profile appeared in the Earth Barracks, immediately there were disciples who recognized him.

"Disciple Li Ming has seen Elder Shao Yun," an Eighth Level Spirit Condensation Realm disciples said respectfully.

Shao Yun felt a little pleased with himself secretly, but he said authoritatively, "En, you came just in time. Ye Yuan is staying here, right?"

Li Ming was confused. "Ye Yuan? This name is really unfamiliar. Is he a newcomer? En . . . There seemed to be a novice disciple a few days ago. He beat up Senior Apprentice Brother Ceng's younger brother right after coming."

This time, it was Shao Yun's turn to be stupefied. "Fighting with others the moment he came? Indeed a troublemaker."

Li Ming saw Shao Yun frown and instinctively thought that he came to find trouble with Ye Yuan. He hurriedly said, "Ye Yuan is staying at the No. 72 courtyard over there. I'll go call him over to pay respects to Elder Shao right away."

The elder already came to find Ye Yuan personally. As a disciple, he naturally had to come out to receive him. Finishing, without even waiting for Shao Yun's approval, he jogged over to the No. 72 courtyard.

Shao Yun originally wanted to stop Li Ming, but after thinking about it, he decided against it.

Although Ye Yuan's nominal elder status was already established, it was still tough for the elders' viewpoint to switch over in a short period.

In Shao Yun's subconscious, he still felt that Ye Yuan should come out to meet him.Shao Yun called for Ye Yuan's courtyard gate to be opened. The one who opened it was Lu-er.

"Miss, I'm finding Ye Yuan." Seeing that it was a beauty who opened the door, Li Ming was very courteous.

Lu-er saw that this person was unfamiliar and instinctively wanted to turn him away. "Young Master is currently resting. I wonder what matter this senior apprentice brother have?"

Li Ming obviously could tell that she was evading and could not help furrowing his brows as he said, "Resting huh? Then quickly go and wake Ye Yuan up. Just say that the Pill Hall's Fifth Seat Elder, Shao Yun, has arrived. Ask him to hurry and welcome him!"

Li Ming feared that Lu-er did not know Shao Yun's weight and added a sentence. "Elder Shao Yun is a candidate for the next Pill Hall's Hall Head. His status is extraordinary. You can't slight him!"

Indeed, Lu-er's expression changed when she heard that.

It had also been some time since she came to the Tranquil Cloud Sect. She had a rough understanding of the Tranquil Cloud Sect's situation. This title of Pill Hall's Hall Head was absolutely a big shot in the Tranquil Cloud Sect, even if he was the future Pill Hall's Hall Head.

Lu-er did not dare to delay. She immediately went in to report.

When Ye Yuan heard that it was some future Pill Hall's Hall Head, his brows could not help knitting together. Did trouble come to find him so soon?

However, wasn't this scale a little large?

Everyone was at the elder level. Want him to go to the gate to receive him?

This name of future Hall Head might be useful to others, but it was useless to Ye Yuan. In Ye Yuan's eyes, those Pill Hall elders were all trash; let alone the fact that his identity was already not beneath his.

One had to know that Skymaple asked him to be the vice hall head at the start. The other party actually had no concept of importance.

"Lu-er, go tell him that this Young Master is currently busy cultivating. Time doesn't wait for me. I don't have time to go out and receive him," Ye Yuan said calmly after hearing that.

Lu-er was shocked as she said, "But, that Senior Apprentice Brother said that this elder's position is very high. Wouldn't this offend people?"

Ye Yuan rolled his eyes and said, "He originally came to find trouble. Even if I go out and welcome him, he will still find trouble. So what's the difference between whether I offend him or not?"

Lu-er asked curiously, "How does young master know that he came to find trouble?"

Ye Yuan chuckled and said, "Your young master knows everything. Hur hur, go on, just repeat it word for word."

Ye Yuan did not tell Lu-er about the matter of him becoming a nominal elder. To Ye Yuan, it was simply not noteworthy.

Lu-er would never defy Ye Yuan's words. Since Ye Yuan said so, he definitely had his reasons. Hence, she returned to the entrance and reported Ye Yuan's words to Li Ming.

When Li Ming heard the words, he nearly cried out. Even if he was giving excuses, there was no need to be so obvious, right?

Li Ming's eyes went wide as he stared at Lu-er and confirmed, "You really told your young master that it's Elder Shao Yun who came to find him?"

Lu-er felt a little guilty, but she still nodded and said, "Yes. I already told him. But my young master is really busy with cultivation."

Finishing, Lu-er slammed the door shut with a bang.

Li Ming stood there in a daze and did not recover for a long time. Isn't this Ye Yuan too conceited? To actually not even give face to a Pill Hall elder?

"Elder Shao Yun looked like he was finding trouble to begin with, but Ye Yuan is still showing this attitude. He's dead now. No one who opposed the Pill Hall elders had a good ending!" Li Ming thought to himself.

Carrying some discontentment, Li Ming returned back to Shao Yun and reported the encounter earlier. Of course, he even mixed some personal stuff inside.

Indeed, Shao Yun flew into a great rage when he heard that. He rushed over to the No. 72 courtyard furiously.

Bang, bang, bang!

"Ye Yuan! Come out for this Elder! I know that you are not cultivating!" Shao Yun shouted.

Nobody answered . . .

Shao Yun was so enraged that he was about to explode. His position in the sect was extremely high. Yet, he was actually declined entry when coming to find a Martial Hall core disciple!

Due to him shouting extremely loudly just now, it already attracted quite a number of disciples to crowd around.

If he could not even get the other party's door to open today, then it would be a tremendous disgrace!

Shao Yun's face was already as black as the bottom of a wok. He said solemnly, "I'll count to three. If you don't open the door, this elder will tear down your courtyard!"

"One . . ."

Shao Yun waited for several breaths of time. No response.

"Two . . ."

Still no response.

"This Ye Yuan is too ballsy! That's Elder Shao Yun! Others can't even wait to suck up to him, yet Ye Yuan actually dared to refuse him entry!"

"Heh heh, this is the prelude of being chased out! Elder Shao Yun is a powerful candidate for the next generation Pill Hall's Hall Head! Is there anyone who can stay in the sect after offending him?"

"Last time, I still thought that this boy was a genius when I saw Ye Yuan beat Ceng Yu. But looking at it now, this fellow is a hothead! He could have offended anyone, but why did he have to offend Elder Shao Yun?"

"About to reach the count of three. Do you guys think that Elder Shao Yun will drag Ye Yuan out and give him a beating?"

The surrounding disciples were discussing fervently. Such a rare show truly should not be missed!

Shao Yun had a dark face as he gnashed his teeth and yelled, "Three . . ."

Still no reaction!

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Chapter 249: A Jade Slip!

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"Good! Very good! Really treating this elder as air? I want to see just how you be a turtle after I tear down your house!" Shao Yun gnashed his teeth in hatred and said.

Finishing, Shao Yun gathered up a colossal amount of essence energy, forcing the surrounding disciples back as if he was really going to wreck Ye Yuan's house.

Watching Shao Yun gather up such immense essence energy, the crowd could not help being dumbstruck. If this really smashed down, forget about the house, even Ye Yuan would become residue, right?

But right then, the door squeaked open.

The sound of the door opening was ear-piercing. Everyone could not help looking over in that direction.

They initially thought that they could see Ye Yuan's form scrambling over here, but they saw a little green pixie. It was precisely Lu-er.

Shao Yun only put away his skill after he saw the gate finally open. He sneered coldly in his heart.

"Humph! As expected, he belongs to the family of donkeys! He won't move unless he's hit!" Shao Yun snorted frostily.

Lu-er did not say anything. She just beckoned towards Shao Yun, signaling him to come over and talk. She looked very mysterious.

Shao Yun thought that Lu-er was asking him into the house to talk. Hence, he went forward a few steps and was about to enter the door.

He came to let Ye Yuan know what was called heaven beyond heaven, and human beyond human, not let a bunch of disciples watch a show.

If he let these disciples know that he came to find Ye Yuan to compete in alchemy, it would only lower his social status. Even if he won, it would not be honorable.

The Pill Hall's Fifth Seat winning a Martial Hall core disciple. Wasn't this him hitting his own face?

Grand Elder had already instructed not to reveal Ye Yuan's Pill Hall elder identity. Shao Yun naturally did not dare to poke the bull.

Except, when he entered the gate and was just about to walk inside, Lu-er extended her hand to stop him.

Shao Yun's face fell as he asked, "What's the meaning of this?"

Lu-er said in a soft voice, "Young Master says that he's busy with cultivation currently and doesn't have the time to spar in alchemy skills with others. Elder, please go back."

"I already came in. Making me go back? Ye Yuan, he . . ."

Lu-er interrupted his words and passed him a jade slip, saying, "Young Master said to pass this to you, and you'll leave on your own."

Shao Yun reached over to take the jade slip and snickered icily as he said, "Trying to dismiss me with one jade slip? Who does Ye Yuan think he is? A puny little Fourth Level Spirit Condensation Realm actually dare to be so arrogant and look down on others to such an extent!"

Lu-er said, "Why don't elder take a look at the jade slip first? Since Young Master said so, he naturally has some confidence."

"Haha, what a joke! Fine, I want to see just how Ye Yuan will use a jade slip to send me away!"

Shao Yun was a competitive soul. Lu-er slyly slipped in some goading, and this fellow fell for it. In reality, Lu-er did not know what was inside the jade slip either. It was just that Young Master said so. He obviously would not fight a battle he had no confidence in.

Of course, the more important thing was that Shao Yun simply did not believe that Ye Yuan could send him along his way using a jade slip.

Shao Yun guessed that there should be a pill formula inside the jade slip. Ye Yuan should be thinking of using a pill formula to bribe him.

He took this too lightly!

Think it's impressive that you can memorize a few pill formulas? Knowing how to recite pill formulas doesn't equate knowing alchemy skills!

Even if Ye Yuan had an incredible master who taught him countless types of pill formulas, he was only a low-rank Alchemy Master!

Today, Shao Yun came to let Ye Yuan know that he was merely an Alchemy Master!

Shao Yun sunk his divine sense into the jade slip. The expression on his face involuntarily froze. He immediately frowned, then became dazed. Following that, his eyes lit up, and finally, it was a mesmerized face.

Lu-er kept staring at Shao Yun. Observing how the look on his face changed so richly, on top of curiosity, she felt that Young Master was really too amazing!

At first, when she heard Young Master say that this elder wanted to find him to spar in alchemy skills, Lu-er was shocked for a long time.

In Lu-er's understanding, a Quasi-Alchemy King was an extremely powerful existence, even more amazing than Old Master! Such a figure actually came to compete with Young Master in alchemy skills!

However, shock was shock. She still chose to believe in Young Master.

This sort of baseless trust, even she herself did not know why. Anyway, she just believed that Young Master was the strongest. Even a Quasi-Alchemy King could not beat him.

Of course, her understanding was one thing. Whether or not this jade slip could let a Quasi-Alchemy King scram was another matter.

When she passed the jade slip to Shao Yun, Lu-er was still having doubts in her heart. But looking at that expression changing like a conjuring show on Shao Yun's face, Lu-er knew that this elder would not want to enter.

Indeed, Young Master was the strongest!Under everyone's astonished eyes, Shao Yun left.

When he arrived, his aura was tumultuous, and he nearly tore the house down.

But not five minutes passed after he entered the house when Elder Shao Yun walked out of the courtyard with a besotted look like he had acquired some treasure.

"What's with Elder Shao Yun? His stance earlier, no matter how you looked at it, it looked like he went to find trouble, right? Why is it like this now?"

"Who do I ask if you ask me? It hasn't been five minutes since he entered the courtyard. Even having a conservation wouldn't be so quick, right?"

"Eh, do you feel that this newcomer Ye Yuan is full of mystery like he is unfathomable?"

"Speaking of which, it really seems to be a slightly so! Did you notice that Senior Apprentice Brother Ceng Cheng has already returned for a very long time, but still has not come to find trouble with Ye Yuan?"

"Hehe, I heard about that. The two of them really met before. But after Senior Apprentice Brother Ceng Cheng took a look at Ye Yuan's identity token, he immediately stood there mindlessly and did not even know that Ye Yuan left! Furthermore, did you know that the last time Ye Yuan went to the support star pavilion, he accepted a level nine mission?!"

"No way? So exaggerated? Then did he complete it?"

"Don't know. Shouldn't be complete I think? No matter how heaven-defying he, a Fourth Level Spirit Condensation Realm, is, it's also impossible to finish a level nine mission, right?"

"Uh, that's true."

After Ye Yuan entered the sect, he stayed in his dwelling and had little outside contact. He only did a few things. But these few things made him appear mysterious in the disciples' eyes.

And after Shao Yun got that jade slip, he directly returned to his own refinement room without even informing other people.

The group of elders was still waiting for his news, but it was like he evaporated into thin air.

The elders only sent someone to inquire in the Earth Barracks after not getting Shao Yun's news for a long time.

They only knew that Shao Yun already went there with this inquiry. But he arrived hastily and left swiftly too.

They only knew that Shao Yun returned to his own residence after they continued investigating.

But the elders only knew that Shao Yun directly entered a retreat and was not meeting anyone after the elders went to his place to ask!

After going one big circle only to get such news, it really angered everyone until they were tender on the inside with a burnt exterior.

This old punk is too irresponsible! Notify us if you're entering seclusion!

You made everyone wait for your news!

However, while they were dissatisfied, everyone was even more doubtful now. Even if Ye Yuan's level was really extremely high, he could not have made Shao Yun return in defeat after five minutes, right?

Just what did Shao Yun experience at Ye Yuan's residence?

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Chapter 250: One After Another!

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At the Pill Hall.

Many elders were gathered together, discussing Shao Yun's sudden seclusion.

"You guys tell me; what did Shao Yun encounter at Ye Yuan's place? Why do I feel that this is more and more abnormal?"

"Logically speaking, the greatest possibility for Shao Yun's closed-seclusion is that he was defeated and felt that he lost face, so he was embarrassed to come and see us. That's why he chose to enter seclusion. But the problem is Shao Yun did not even spend five minutes at Ye Yuan's residence. It's not even enough for them to have a conversation!"

"Yeah. Five minutes isn't even enough to explain a pill formula clearly. What can they do? This isn't competing in martial arts either. Can Ye Yuan even one-shot defeat him?"

"Elder Xin, you're our big brother. You've got to step up for this matter! Can it be that we, such a large bunch of elders, really have to be defeated by Ye Yuan?"

Once these words were said, the group of elders looked towards the elderly person sitting at the main seat with his eyes shut to rest his mind. He was the Pill Hall's Third Seat, the number one person beneath Ouyang Yu and the vice hall head, Xin Yuanshu!

Xin Yuanshu was the elder with the highest seniority and the highest realm. He naturally became everyone's pillar at this time.

Likewise a high-rank Quasi-Alchemy King, but Xin Yuanshu's strength was much more powerful than Shao Yun's. He had already advanced to high-rank Quasi-Alchemy King for decades. Although he was still not quite at Ouyang Yu's level, he was not far off.

About Ye Yuan, an Alchemy Master becoming a Pill Hall nominal elder, Xin Yuanshu obviously had quite a few veiled criticisms. Or else he would not have appeared here today.

It was just that he had always been respectful towards Grand Elder, so he did not voice out the entire time.

Xin Yuanshu naturally looked forward to Shao Yun challenging Ye Yuan. But did not imagine that he would actually lose.

This way, he was naturally pushed out by everyone.

Looking at the elders crowding over, Xin Yuanshu's eyes snapped open. Sweeping a glance across everyone, he sighed and said, "Fine then. This old man will take a trip down and have a crack at this Ye Yuan."

Xin Yuanshu was already old. Even if he was displeased in his heart, he was unwilling to do this sort of seeking to prevail over others.

While Shao Yun's strength was not on par with him, this fifth seat was absolutely not an undeserved reputation. Originally, he thought that he could capture the enemy easily, but did not think that such a thing would happen.

Such a strange situation, it was naturally the safest to invite the hall head to come forward. But this way, there would be no room left to maneuver.

Xin Yuanshu has lived in the Pill Hall all his life and had very deep emotions towards the Pill Hall. Now that this matter involved the Pill Hall's honor, he had no other option but to throw his old face away.

A 200 plus-year-old man facing a 15-year-old youth. Even if he won, it would be winning unscrupulously.

If he lost, then his reputation would truly be lost.

If this were before, Xin Yuanshu would never really think of the word 'lost.' But with Shao Yun's incident as the herald, he did not have too much assurance currently.

Just as everyone said, this Ye Yuan was very peculiar.

The elders were initially worried that Elder Xin would be unwilling to stand up. Now that they saw him agree, they were naturally beside themselves with joy.Xin Yuanshu was not as arrogant as Shao Yun. When he arrived at the Earth Barracks, he directly knocked on the No. 72 door.

After Shao Yun's service, Ye Yuan's residence was already familiarized by the Pill Hall elders.

Before this, these elders truly would not be able to remember what number residence a core disciple was staying in.

The one who opened the door was still Lu-er. She only peeked her small head out and did not have any intention of letting Xin Yuanshu enter.

Xin Yuanshu was just about to speak when Lu-er took the initiative. "May I ask for this elder's name?"

Xin Yuanshu was dumbfounded, but he still reported his name. "This old man is Xin Yuanshu, the Pill Hall's Third Seat. I'm . . ."

Bang!

Lu-er shut the door before Xin Yuanshu even finished talking.

Xin Yuanshu was stunned at first before boundless humiliation and anger from embarrassment followed tightly!

Indeed, like master, like servant!

The master is so insensible, and the maidservant is the same!

Who treats guests this way?

Even if you, Ye Yuan, are really a Pill Hall elder, I, Xin Yuanshu, am also your senior, right?

Xin Yuanshu was just about to blow his top when the door squeaked open again.

This time, Lu-er poked out a small head plus an arm.

"Elder Xin is it? This jade slip is for you. Young Master says that you'll leave on your own after reading it." Lu-er was afraid that Xin Yuanshu would not read it, so she added on, "Uh . . . that Elder Shao Yun previously also left after reading the jade slip."

Finishing, the door shut with a bang again, and not a sound could be heard after.

Xin Yuanshu held the jade slip in his hand with a stupefied face.

He had already overlooked the way Ye Yuan and Lu-er treated guests and focused his attention on the latter half of Lu-er's sentence.

Shao Yun actually went into seclusion because of this jade slip?

With Ye Yuan's realm, what could the jade slip he carved be?

If one were to talk about something Ye Yuan had that Shao Yun would take a fancy upon, that could only be pill formulas!

Ye Yuan knew many pill formulas that the sect did not. This was already common knowledge among the elders. But would Shao Yun give up the challenge because of a pill formula?

Wasn't this taking things too lightly?

After thinking for a long while, Xin Yuanshu could not figure it out either. He decided to take a look at the jade slip first!

When Xin Yuanshu sunk his divine sense into the jade slip, he immediately understood why Shao Yun entered closed-seclusion!

Following that, his expression became as interesting as Shao Yun's . . ."Elder Xin has already gone for such a long time. Why isn't he back yet?"

"No idea. Could it be that the two of them are locked in a pitched battle?"

"How is that possible? Elder Xin's level is practically reaching Hall Head's. Isn't trashing Ye Yuan a piece of cake?"

"Then how do you explain why he hasn't returned yet?"

In the Pill Hall, two elders fell silent at the same time. Suddenly, they exchanged glances. Their eyes were filled with disbelief, but they chorused together, "Can it be a closed-seclusion too?"

Hence, they sent somebody to inquire again. The result they obtained was indeed a closed-seclusion!

The group of elders exchanged glances but did not know what to say.

This sort of situation was seriously too abnormal . . .

The Pill Hall's Third Seat and Fifth Seat went to find Ye Yuan to challenge him, but the result was that they entered seclusion bafflingly without even notifying them. What kind of situation was this?

"Just what kind of hex did Ye Yuan cast to actually let Elder Xin and Elder Shao enter a retreat with even giving us a heads up? They . . . didn't fall under some kind of hex, right?"

When encountering an inexplicable situation, people would naturally lean towards black magic.

The group of elders had nothing to say in response.

After a long while, an elder suddenly stood up and said gravely, "I'll go and meet Ye Yuan too. I don't believe that he can make me enter closed-seclusion too!"

Finishing, without waiting for the group to stop him, he directly hastened out of the door.

He left threateningly, but the result was that he . . . did not come back either.

That elder also directly entered a closed-seclusion!

The development of this situation was more and more peculiar. The elders felt that this was absolutely preposterous.

If it was only one or two, then fine. But wasn't three people somewhat unexplainable?

But this matter had yet to be concluded. In the following two days, there were several more elders who viewed themselves highly and were unwilling to submit that went to challenge Ye Yuan.

But . . . their outcomes were all . . . closed-seclusions!

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Chapter 251: Sorcerer Ye Yuan

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The Pill Hall elders all entering closed-seclusions caused an uproar in the sect.

"Did you guys hear? More than eight elders announced closed-seclusions after visiting a Martial Hall core disciple called Ye Yuan's residence!"

"How can we not hear about it? The news about Pill Hall elders frequently entering and exiting the Earth Barracks has already given rise to much debate in the sect. It will be hard to not hear it. Now, they are all saying that the disciple called Ye Yuan is a sorcerer! It's rumored that those eight elders all went to find trouble with Ye Yuan. But they failed to daunt Ye Yuan. Instead, they chose closed-seclusion straightaway!"

"What sorcerer?! Those elders have incredible powers. They are all late-stage Sea Transformation Realm powerhouses! How can they be hexed by a puny little Spirit Condensation Realm martial artist?"

"En? Can it be that you know some behind the scenes stuff?" This disciple was clearly also a gossipy person. Hearing the other party, he could not help probing curiously.

The other disciple smiled mysteriously and said, "Hehe, talking about inside stories, I reckon that other than the parties involved, no one else knows. But I, a genius, discovered something fishy when I went through some careful deducing!"

The gossipy disciple's eyes lit up. This incident had already become the hottest topic in the sect these past few days. But nobody knew what happened in between, including those Pill Hall elders!

Now, someone actually said that he knew the backstory. This was clearly enough to whet people's appetites.

"Quickly say! What did you find?"

That disciple smirked smugly and said mysteriously, "Ever since the incident occurred, my initial view was the same as yours, which was Ye Yuan cast some spell! But after thinking about it, that's not right. Those few elders have unparalleled abilities. Even if Ye Yuan's enchantment was heaven-defying, it's also impossible to cross two major realms to cast a curse, right?"

That gossipy male thought about it and nodded, saying, "That's true. This explanation is unreasonable."

"Hence, I started to rack my brains to find what these eight elders have in common! To have made eight elders enter seclusion at the same time, Ye Yuan definitely prescribed the right medicine for the disease. Then what was this disease?" The disciple deliberately beat around the bush as he boasted.

The gossipy man was indeed very cooperative. He asked puzzledly, "Yeah, what is the disease? My God, just tell me. Is it fun to whet people's appetite?"

"I noticed that . . . these eight elders all issued level eight missions in the Support Star Pavilion before!"

"What? That's the common area you talked about? Hahaha, are you kidding? You mean that Ye Yuan answered all those level eight missions? That's how he made all eight elders enter closed-seclusion? Do you feel that it's possible?" The gossipy man felt like he was tricked and mocked him.

"Humph humph! You can't choose not to believe it! At first, I was also taken aback by this thought of mine. But this was the only possibility that I could think of. So I went to the Support Star Pavilion to inquire. Heh, then guess what?"

This time, the gossipy man was stupefied. He could not help asking, "What? Could it be . . . Ye Yuan really received all these level eight missions?"

"Nah. But . . . the day before Elder Shao Yun went to find Ye Yuan, Ye Yuan went to the Support Star Pavilion and stayed for an entire afternoon! He did not take on any missions. He just kept looking through missions on the mission jade wall non-stop!"

"Just based on this?"

"Just based on that! You have to know that Ye Yuan even took on Grand Elder's level nine mission previously! If he really completed the level nine mission, what does a few level eight missions even count as?"

"But . . . is this possible?"

"Uh . . . although I don't believe it either, I seriously can't find a more rational explanation.""Sect Master, this Ye Yuan is absolutely a sorcerer! You take a look at the Pill Hall now! How many elders are left?"

In front of Luo Qingfeng, Ouyang Yu denounced Ye Yuan as a sorcerer with bitter resentment.

Within two days, all the elders who went to Ye Yuan's residence all announced closed-seclusion.

Luo Qingfeng actually felt very uncertain in his heart too. But his expression remained unchanged as he said, "Ye Yuan is only a Spirit Condensation Realm martial artist while the elders are all Sea Transformation Realm experts. Furthermore, those few elders are all late-stage Sea Transformation Realm experts. How can Ye Yuan possibly cast any hex on them?"

"Then how does Sect Master explain this incident? If this continues, our Pill Hall is going to collapse soon! Without those few elders refining Quasi-Tier 4 medicinal pills, the Martial Hall elders are unable to cultivate! Sect Master, I suggest restraining Ye Yuan first to make him explain things clearly!" Ouyang Yu said furiously.

While these words had some threatening intent, what Ouyang Yu said was the truth.

These eight elders were all peak existences in the Pill Hall. Without them, they could not refine medicinal pills. If they kept staying in seclusion, problems would surface in the sect sooner or later!

Luo Qingfeng frowned and said, "Better wait another two days. Ye Yuan is a nominal elder that Martial Uncle Skymaple recommended. Before making clear of the situation, we shouldn't do anything rash."

"Sect Master! Didn't you notice that Martial Uncle Skymaple is also beguiled by Ye Yuan? He is a puny little Spirit Condensation Realm and low-rank Alchemy Master; what right does he have to be a nominal elder? Moreover, Martial Uncle Skymaple is currently in closed-seclusion too. Don't Sect Master find it strange?"

"This . . ." Being told of this by Ouyang Yu, Luo Qingfeng's determination appeared to be somewhat wavering.

"Sect Master! While I don't know what means Ye Yuan used, but don't tell me that you can carry on waiting in such a baffling situation right now? What if Ye Yuan really has ulterior motives towards the sect and we don't do anything? When the time comes, we'll be the Tranquil Cloud Sect's sinners!" Ouyang Yu pressed on tightly.

Luo Qingfeng's eyes glimmered. He nodded and said, "Alright then. This Sect Master will question Ye Yuan personally just what did he do to the elders! Come, men! Call Ye Yuan over for me!"

Luo Qingfeng left a trace of leeway in the end. If Ye Yuan were really innocent, then when Grand Elder exits seclusion, it would really not be easy to account."Haha . . . Indeed, it really was like this! Indeed like this! Truly fantastical! For the Lucidum Bloodgrass to have such miraculous use, it's truly wondrous! I was saying why I keep being unable to refine the Spirit Wind Pill. Turns out that adding the Lucidum Bloodgrass together with the core ingredients can increase the circulation speed of essence energy!"

Inside Shao Yun's refinement room, he laughed madly.

He refined the Spirit Wind Pill every time according to the pill formula. But each refinement, the Quasi-Tier 4 medicinal pill, Spirit Wind Pill, would be low-grade or even worse.

Shao Yun kept being unable to figure out where the problem lied the whole time. It turned out that the pill formula itself was incomplete!

He had also tried to improve the pill formula, but it all ended in failure.

Left with no other choice, he hung this as a mission in the Support Star Pavilion in hopes that other elders or genius disciples could help to reform the pill formula.

But it had not been successful.

After Shao Yun took Ye Yuan's jade slip, it talked about the method to improve the Spirit Wind Pill. He was immediately hooked.

Alchemists were all a bunch of madmen. They could research a type of pill formula tirelessly without rest.

Shao Yun was troubled by this pill formula for many years. How would he be in the leisure mood to go bother about other things?

Hence, he chose to enter closed-seclusion right away to refine the Spirit Wind Pill according to Ye Yuan's method!

Sure enough, it was a success!

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Chapter 252: Sharpening One's Knife

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Spirit Wind Pill was a type of actual combat medicinal pill. Its applicability was very broad.

After consuming a Spirit Wind Pill, the martial artist could muster essence energy at an increased rate. When unleashing the same move, a martial artist who consumed a Spirit Wind Pill could save half the time!

At a realm like the Sea Transformation Realm, saving half the time to unleash a move meant holding an absolute initiative!

Your move was already released while others were still accumulating power to unleash their move. Which martial artist did not wish to have such an advantage?

If the Tranquil Cloud Sect's Sea Transformation Realm martial artists carried such a medicinal pill around with them, their combat power would undoubtedly soar!

It was precisely so that Shao Yun expended such a huge amount of energy on this medicinal pill.

But this sort of Tier 4 medicinal pills was really not so easy to refine.

The defective products that he refined not only had extremely severe side effects, but the medicinal effects also were not obvious either. Such a medicinal pill was clearly unable to be used for actual battle.

Now that he had resolved this difficult problem, Shao Yun felt reinvigorated, and his spirit refreshed. He decided to properly thank Ye Yuan!

As for the matter of finding Ye Yuan to compete, it was long tossed beyond the ninth heaven by him.

After exiting seclusion, Shao Yun ran straight to the Earth Barracks No. 72, but he just happened to bump into Ye Yuan leaving with a young man.

"En? Ye Yuan, Guo Bin, where are you guys heading to?" Shao Yun asked with a face full of smiles.

Ye Yuan was at a loss. He did not even recognize this person. He only remembered that Shao Yun seemed to be a Pill Hall elder. As for his name, he could not recall it.

When Guo Bin saw Shao Yun, shock was written all over his face. He hurriedly went up to salute. "Disciple Guo Bin has seen Martial Uncle Shao. Replying martial uncle, Sect Master made me call Ye Yuan over to question him. Did Martial Uncle Shao exit seclusion?"

"En? Question? Did something happen?" Shao Yun's face fell as he asked.

Guo Bin hesitated for a moment, but still summed up the incident simply. Speaking of which, Shao Yun was the first person sent to seclusion by Ye Yuan.

But when Shao Yun heard him, he immediately flew into a great rage. "Utter nonsense! What sorcerer? Ye Yuan is someone who rendered meritorious service upon the Tranquil Cloud Sect! Aren't I perfectly fine? When did I get hexed? Which bastard talked behind my back? Is this cursing this Elder? Come, I'll go along with you to see Sect Master together!"

He turned to Ye Yuan again and said, "Ye Yuan, I'm called Shao Yun, the Pill Hall's Fifth Seat Elder. Thanks to you, I finally successfully refined the Spirit Wind Pill!"

When Ye Yuan heard that, he immediately knew who the other party was.

Those few level eight missions were naturally incomparably easy to Ye Yuan. Therefore, he prepared over a dozen copies of jade slips.

Whoever came, Lu-er would directly hand the jade slip to him after enquiring that person's name.

It was also under such a circumstance that after eight elders announced closed-seclusions, nobody came by anymore.

Seeing Shao Yun express thanks, Ye Yuan smiled and said, "Just a simple matter that's not worth mentioning."

"Ugh, to you, it's a simple matter. But to me and the sect, it's a huge matter! Originally, when Grand Elder made you a nominal elder, I, Old Shao, was truthfully speaking unconvinced. But now, I'm sincerely convinced! Come, I'll help you explain to the sect master!"

Finishing, Shao Yun dragged Ye Yuan and walked off.

Guo Bin by the side was shocked to the absolute limit!

Nominal elder? What kind of situation was this?

A Spirit Condensation Realm core disciple was actually a Pill Hall nominal elder?

When he came to look for Ye Yuan just now, his attitude was quite arrogant and bossy. Fortunately, Ye Yuan was rather cooperative. Otherwise, he would have made a move.

Thinking of how he nearly struck out against a Pill Hall elder, Guo Bin could not help breaking out in cold sweat.

Offending one's superior, such a crime was not what he could afford to bear!

Guo Bin's status in the sect was even higher than Mo Yuntian and Xin Lie because he was Sect Master Luo Qingfeng's personal disciple.

Even with this layer of identity there, if Ye Yuan were bent on pursuing it, he would also land himself in serious trouble!

Moreover, Shao Yun even said just now that Ye Yuan's nominal elder was personally conferred by Grand Elder. Grand Elder was Luo Qingfeng's martial uncle!

After just two steps, Shao Yun suddenly thought of something and turned around to say to Guo Bin, "If you heard that just now, then fine. But you're not allowed to spread it around, got it?"

Guo Bin nodded mechanically, somewhat spaced out. Not sure if he really heard it or pretended to.When Luo Qingfeng and Ouyang Yu saw Shao Yun arrived together with Ye Yuan, they were at a loss.

"Why did you come, Shao Yun?" Ouyang Yu asked in puzzlement.

Shao Yun gave the two a bow and directly said, "Sect Master, Hall Head, you two are mistaken! Ye Yuan did not cast any spells on us but performed deeds of valor for the sect! If you punish Ye Yuan, wouldn't this disappoint the hearts of all the disciples and elders bitterly?"

"Deeds of valor? What does that mean?" Luo Qingfeng asked uncertainly.

Shao Yun recounted the process of the incident, leaving the pair staring with their mouth agape.

No matter how they racked their brains, they could not figure out just how Ye Yuan's Alchemy Dao level would be so high at such a young age? Could it be that he started learning alchemy skills in his mother's womb?

"If my conjectures are correct, the other elders should be the same as me. Ye Yuan helped them resolve a problem that had troubled them for many years. That's also to say that our Tranquil Cloud Sect's Alchemy Path strength will take a huge stride forward! You guys tell me, did Ye Yuan perform valorous deeds?" Shao Yun was all worked up.

Luo Qingfeng and Ouyang Yu exchanged glances and saw the astonishment in the other party's eyes.

"Ye Yuan, why didn't you say earlier that you did something so big? We nearly wronged you!" Luo Qingfeng looked at Ye Yuan as he sighed emotionally.

Ye Yuan chuckled and said, "Actually, Grand Elder purposely goaded everyone to find trouble with me on that day. I guessed Grand Elder's intentions, so I also made preparations in advance. These few days, I avoided meeting people not because I want to put on airs in front of the elders, but because I was really training in closed-seclusion. The sect's grand competition is about to begin. I had just broken through realms recently and needed to consolidate my cultivation realm."

The sect grand competition was about to begin in another two or three days. Ye Yuan was also itching to give this competition a go.

The reason why he entered the sect was in order to have exchanges in martial arts with all kinds of geniuses. This way, he could rise even quicker!

Even though Ye Yuan was formerly a Divine King Realm powerhouse, his foundation on the martial path was too weak. He basically had no real combat experiences.

While the horizons of these sect geniuses were not as high as Ye Yuan's, they naturally had their forte to be called geniuses in the sect.

Such a competition was also an extremely good opportunity for Ye Yuan to temper himself. Why would he miss it?

In order to deal with Ji Canglan, Ye Yuan must experience countless bitter fights. How could he be able to temper himself for future battles without going through all these?

Through some medicinal pills and cultivation these few days, Ye Yuan already thoroughly consolidated his realm.

He was sharpening his knife just to deal with this upcoming grand competition.

Luo Qingfeng had a look of realization when he heard that and said, "So that's the case! It was us who wronged you! Just as Elder Shao said, you've performed meritorious deeds for the sect. The sect naturally would not be stingy either. With your abilities, I reckon that you'll turn your nose up at Tier 2 medicinal pills. How about this, the sect will reward you a spirit artifact, a martial technique, and two types of medicinal herbs. You go and pick yourself. The points from these level eight missions will also be awarded to you accordingly. How's that?"

Towards something good like this, Ye Yuan obviously would not reject it. Hence, he nodded and accepted it.

The following two days, Ye Yuan continued to make preparations for the sect grand competition while the elders in closed-seclusion all exited seclusion one after another!

After they exited seclusion, they obviously heard all kinds of rumors and gossips. They all went to find Luo Qingfeng to explain for Ye Yuan. Luo Qingfeng had to expend a great deal of effort before he could explain it clearly.

After two days, the sect grand competition was about to begin. But Ye Yuan welcomed a guest . . .

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Chapter 253: Analysis

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A few days ago, he received Ye Yuan's message asking him to make a trip back to the sect saying that he already collected enough points and could exchange for the lower half of the Purple Center Soul Incantation.

Receiving this news, the shock in Jiang Yunhe's heart could not be any greater.

It was not even a month since Ye Yuan left the State of Qin. He already earned enough points?

One had to know that he had already been the dean in the State of Qin for over ten years before barely scrimping 1 million points. He still lacked 400 thousand points.

Ye Yuan actually earned 400 thousand points using less than a month!

He told Ye Yuan that he had 1 million points, so he thought that Ye Yuan only had 400 thousand.

But when Jiang Yunhe met Ye Yuan, and he directly transferred 1.4 million points into his identity token, he stared at Ye Yuan blankly for a long time unable to say anything.

"This . . . This. . . It hasn't even been a month since you entered the sect. Where did so many points come from?" Jiang Yunhe asked in astonishment.

"Hur hur, extorted a small sum and also did some missions," Ye Yuan explained with a chuckle.

Seeing Ye Yuan dismiss it lightly, Jiang Yunhe's heart crumbled. Who did he extort to get so many points? Even elite disciples and them, these external staff members, could not possibly have so many points on them, right?"

Jiang Yunhe's brain could not quite wrap itself around this. After a long while, he shook his head and said, "No can do. I've already amassed roughly 1 million points these few years. I don't need so much. Just 400 thousand will do. I'll transfer the rest back to you. You've just entered the sect and don't know the preciousness of points. Save these points to use for yourself."

"After Dean Jiang exchanged for the Purple Center Soul Incantation, you still have to think of ways to raise your realm. There are still many areas you need to use points for. Keep your points for yourself. Don't worry, Dean Jiang, I have plenty of points. Even cultivating to the Sea Transformation Realm inside the sect is enough," Ye Yuan said.

Jiang Yunhe sucked in a cold breath instead. Enough even to cultivate to the Sea Transformation Realm? How many points was that?!

Those dozen over jade slips that Ye Yuan prepared were all put to use in the end. The worst among these jade slips were level seven missions.

The points from over a dozen missions added up virtually caught to up Skymaple's level nine mission. It was close to 300 thousand points.

In addition to the one million points from selling the pill formula and Skymaple's 500 thousand points, Ye Yuan roughly had around three million points on hand!

Even if he transferred 1.4 million to Jiang Yunhe, he still had 1.6 million points left. Even if he spent every day in an A-grade cultivation room, he could stay for 20 years!

If he really did that, would Ye Yuan be limited to the Sea Transformation Realm?

Of course, Ye Yuan naturally would not use such a clumsy training method. Sea Transformation Realm was not as distant as others imagined in Ye Yuan's viewpoint.

Ye Yuan would not spend these points like that . . . He would spend them even more extravagantly.

The next few days, Ye Yuan already spent several tens of thousands of points. The vast majority of them were used to exchange for some rarer Tier 2 and Tier 3 medicinal herbs.

To Ye Yuan, points were just numbers. The real thing was the most fundamental.

When he was at the State of Qin, Tier 3 medicinal herbs were already extremely precious. Even if Ye Yuan had abilities to mount the heavens, he would also be like a clever wife unable to cook without any rice.

But there were many precious medicinal herbs in the Tranquil Cloud Sect that were simply unseen in the secular world. Ye Yuan could use them to refine many medicinal pills in case of unexpected needs.

Towards Ye Yuan's words, Jiang Yunhe remained somewhat suspicious. But after he looked at his identity token, Jiang Yunhe finally accepted Ye Yuan's aid.

"I originally thought that I have to slog for another few more years in the State of Qin, but I didn't expect happiness to come so quickly. Thank you, Ye Yuan!" Jiang Yunhe said sincerely.

In the Tranquil Cloud Sect, to alchemists, Alchemy Grandmaster to Quasi-Alchemy King was an extremely huge threshold.

Cross it, and one would be a sect elder and belong to the sect upper echelons. Fail to cross it, they could only fade away into the masses and become outer-circle people taking care of the sect.

"Dean Jiang is too courteous. If not for you asking Teacher Huyan to protect me, I'd have already become a dead soul under Su Yubai's palm. This minor thing is not worth mentioning," Ye Yuan said with a smile.

"Since that's the case, I won't give such a cliché reaction. I'll accept this big gift! Oh right, tomorrow is the sect grand competition. Ye Yuan, I know that you are extremely strong, but your realm is too low in the end. There are still a few people you have to take note of," Jiang Yunhe suddenly said.

Ye Yuan also became interested after hearing that. It had been nearly a month since he came to the Tranquil Cloud Sect, but he only had dealings with those Pill Hall elders. He really did not have the time to understand which formidable characters the Martial Hall had.

"I'm willing to hear the details!" Ye Yuan revealed an eager look.

Jiang Yunhe nodded and said, "In my opinion, although you're in the Earth Barracks now, your strength is already not beneath the Heaven Barracks' core disciples! Within the Heaven Barracks, there are several people whose strength is relatively heaven-defying. When you encounter them, you have to be careful. Of course, the reason why they are strong is that their realm is much higher than yours. If you guys were at the same level, I believe that you can instantly defeat them!"

Jiang Yunhe's judgment of Ye Yuan's strength was actually roughly the same as Mo Yuntian's.

The Fourth Level Spirit Condensation Realm Ye Yuan was most likely not inferior to those elites in the Heaven Barracks anymore. But when comparing to the pinnacle in the Heaven Barracks, Jiang Yunhe did not have much confidence.

Ye Yuan's current strength was likely no longer inferior to an ordinary Crystal Formation Realm martial artist.

However, even Ceng Cheng could achieve crossing ranks to kill an ordinary Crystal Formation Realm martial artist. The strength of Heaven Barracks disciples could be imagined!

Don't think that Ceng Cheng was very formidable in the Earth Barracks. In the Heaven Barracks, he was trash!

Ye Yuan was obviously very clear about his own strength. However, as for how far he could go, he himself did not know how things stood.

"Hur hur, Dean Jiang flatters me. Just which few are they?"

"There are three people you need to pay attention to. The first is Luo Chengfeng. This person is only at the peak of the Ninth Level Spirit Condensation Realm, but his strength is already firmly in the top three of the Heaven Barracks. Many half-step Crystal Formation Realm Heaven Barracks disciples are not his match. It could be seen how great his strength is! This person is as his name implies, Chengfeng or riding wind; he specializes the most in swift attacks. His opponents tend to have difficulties in following his speed! If you match up with him, take care not to clash with him," Jiang Yunhe said.

Ye Yuan nodded but did not say anything. He truly had no fear in comparing speed!

Jiang Yunhe continued, "The second person is a girl, her name is Tang Yu-er. She has the extremely rare Innate Water Spirit Body. Only two years older than you but already a half-step Crystal Formation Realm expert! The speed of her cultivation is number one in the Tranquil Cloud Sect! Without any accidents, she will probably be able to break through to the Crystal Formation Realm latest by next year!"

When Jiang Yunhe finished talking, he suddenly felt that something was off and could not resist taking a look at Ye Yuan.

To talk about the monstrosity of cultivation speed, most likely, nobody could compare with this person in front of him, right?

This was not even a month yet, and this boy broke through two realms consecutively again!

Jiang Yunhe knew that Ye Yuan only used three to four month's time to go from First Level Essence Qi Realm to Fourth Level Spirit Condensation Realm.

No matter how monstrous that Tang Yu-er was, she would most likely need five years, right?

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Chapter 254: There Would Be No Stories Without Coincidences

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Ye Yuan nodded inwardly and remembered Luo Chengfeng's and Tang Yu-er's names.

For Jiang Yunhe to be so serious about this matter, these two people were definitely peak existences in the Heaven Barracks. Their combat power was likely no longer beneath Crystal Formation Realm experts.

The sect grand competition was not a deathmatch. Ye Yuan naturally could not use all of his trump cards.

Although his trumps cards were powerful, once they were unleashed, even he had difficulty controlling them.

A move like Thousand Flowing Petals, once unleashed, would be to the death. It was truly very monstrous for a Spirit Condensation Realm to be able to mobilize Heaven Earth essence energy. But once the move took form, he was also unable to control the power.

As for the Tier 4 essence fire, once he released it, it would even instantly burn the other party into nothingness.

While Ye Yuan refined the Cleansing Sandal Flame Lotus, it was still clearly extremely forceful for him to want to control the might of a Tier 4 essence fire at present.

This way, the means Ye Yuan could threaten a late-stage Spirit Condensation Realm with was greatly reduced.

Luckily, Ye Yuan's present Spirit Void Shattering Space, First Level, was already trained to the Great Circle Realm. His speed was already not beneath a late-stage Spirit Condensation Realm martial artist.

Coupled with the Spirit Bristle Nine Yang Divine Art's Mortal Chapter's Second Skill, Essence Energy Ignition, he also had the capital to fight.

As for win or lose, even he himself dare not guarantee anything. When the time came, it would have to depend on his live performance.

"Who is the last person?" Ye Yuan asked.

Jiang Yunhe revealed a grave face and said, "You have to be careful of this last person. His name is Tian Yu, Grand Elder Skymaple's grandson. Among the core disciples, he is publicly acknowledged to be the most talented person!"

Ye Yuan became interested when he heard that and asked, "Oh? What amazing aspects does this Tian Yu have?"

"Tian Yu had abnormally high powers of comprehension since young. Like you, he also made it past the Nine Heavens Road! Although he did not pass the Nine Heavens Road at the Essence Qi Realm like you, he had only broken through to the Spirit Condensation Realm not long before! Three years ago when he passed the Nine Heavens Road, he was only First Level Spirit Condensation Realm. Now that three years have passed, he's already a half-step Crystal Formation Realm expert! Barring no accidents, he would surely advance to elite disciple this time. If you encounter him, you must be careful!"

In Jiang Yunhe's heart, his appraisal of Tian Yu was clearly extremely high.

If Ye Yuan had not appeared, then Tian Yu would be the number one person among the young generation in Jiang Yunhe's heart.

Putting Ye Yuan aside, a cultivation speed of three minor realms a year was indeed sufficiently outrageous! Furthermore, he even took the crucial step to break through to the Crystal Formation Realm; half-step Crystal Formation!

In the Tranquil Cloud Sect, the earlier one passed the Nine Heavens Road, the greater the potential it signified. Mo Yuntian and Xin Lie were the same.

And those who cleared the Nine Heavens Road all had extremely formidable combat strength. They could basically sweep across all martial artists of the same level!

For Tian Yu to be able to clear the Nine Heavens Road at the First Level Spirit Condensation Realm, it could be seen just how monstrous he was.

"Many thanks for Dean Jiang's tips," Ye Yuan said.

Seeing off Jiang Yunhe, Ye Yuan did not choose to enter a closed-seclusion. Instead, he took a leisurely stroll around the sect.

A great battle was nigh. Embracing Buddha's feet to pray for help at the last minute was clearly useless. Might as well relax and adjust his state of mind.The second day, the curtains for the sect grand competition was finally drawn back!

Victory Peak, the battle arena for the sect grand competition. Many platforms were set up on it.

At the present moment, thousands of disciples were gathered at the peak. These disciples were all the future hope of the sect!

These thousands of disciples were all selected very carefully from the Tranquil Cloud Ten Nations, all earth-shaking existences when placed in the secular world.

But the vast majority of them could only become an outer-sect disciple and fade into the masses in the sect.

The number of core disciples was 200 people while the number of elite disciples was only a scanty few 20 people!

Elite disciples', core disciples', and outer-sect disciples' competition sites were separated. And the one that was the focus of all was undoubtedly the elite disciples' area.

These 20 people represented the highest level among the younger generation. Regardless of whether they were core disciples or outer-sect disciples, they obviously would not miss out on watching their matches, hoping to comprehend something from within.

However, the grand competition was carried out at the same time. Only by finishing one's match in advance could one have the time to go watch other people's match.

It was very clear that due to there being too many outer-sect disciples, the arrangement of their schedule was the tightest.

"Ye Yuan, what number did you draw? Do you know who you're facing in your first match?" Nanfeng Ruoqing asked.

The Pill Hall had a competition too. But the duration was much longer than the Martial Hall's. Hence, the Nanfeng aunt and niece came to cheer Ye Yuan on.

"I drew No. 52. But my opponent for the first match isn't fixed yet," Ye Yuan said.

He did not care who his opponent was. He would rather it was Tian Yu. Ye Yuan truly looked down on ordinary Seventh or Eighth Level Spirit Condensation Realm martial artists.

"Uh, that's to say your opponent is No. 149. I wonder who No. 149 is?" Nanfeng Zhirou said.

The core disciple numbers were fixed at 200 people. The disciples would draw lots to determine the opponent.

After drawing lots, No. 1 would fight No. 200. No. 2 would fight No. 199, so on and so forth.

Ye Yuan drew No. 52. His opponent was naturally No. 149.

Of course, in order to not let the strongest core disciples meet in advance which would greatly deplete the later matches adversely, the top 10 in the previous competition automatically became seeded contestant.

The strength of these ten people's opponents was relatively weak. There was basically nothing to watch at the start. Their opponents would basically admit defeat right after coming up.

However, special circumstances had naturally occurred in the past competitions before. Such as the rank 11th disciple being unfortunate enough to draw a number after No. 190. Then the first match would be exciting.

But relatively speaking, such a situation was extremely rare.

Ye Yuan drew No. 52. The chances of matching with a strong person were not great.

"Screw it. Deal with it when it comes. Long Tang, what number did you draw?" Ye Yuan asked Long Tang who was beside him.

When fighting, core disciples were not divided by Heaven or Earth Barracks.

"No. 170," Long Tang said.

"Oh? Like that huh. Against No. 31? It feels like a strong person!" Ye Yuan said.

Long Tang replied nonchalantly, "Doesn't matter. Deal with it when it comes."

"Haha! That's good then! With your strength, charging into the top 50 shouldn't be any problem!" Ye Yuan said with a laugh.

"I hope so!"

Long Tang was also someone who made it past the Nine Heavens Road. It could be seen how great his perception was.

This one to two months, Long Tang improved extremely quickly. It was just that he did not have the chance to display it.

Ye Yuan believed that before long, he would surely stand out conspicuously!

"All disciples listen up. The sect grand competition is about to begin. Quickly find your platforms according to your numbers!" a Martial Hall elder mustered up essence energy to shout loudly.

Ye Yuan and Long Tang's eyes met when they heard that and smiled. They each went to their platform.

Ye Yuan was No. 52, which was also at platform No. 52.

When he arrived at his platform, the No. 149 disciple was already there early.

When Ye Yuan saw the other party, he was involuntarily stunned.

There would really be no stories without coincidences!

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Chapter 255: No. 52

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Ceng Yu looked at Ye Yuan who was opposite with a green face.

He never imagined that he would encounter this ominous star in the first round.

After Ceng Cheng returned last time, he warned him to absolutely never provoke Ye Yuan again!

You got to be kidding. A newbie disciple with over a million points on him. Who knew what kind of terrifying background he had?

Even ordinary elders did not have so many points, but it was on a Spirit Condensation Realm disciple. This was too peculiar.

Listening to his elder brother's words, Ceng Yu also knew that Ye Yuan was not someone he could afford to offend.

It was just that he never expected he would bump into Ye Yuan so coincidentally in the first round.

"The sect's grand competition begins now!"

The Martial Hall elder's voice resounded once more. The grand competition officially began.

Fierce fighting sounds rose one after another, instantly enveloping the entire arena. However, some platforms were silent, such as platform No. 52.

Ye Yuan did move. Neither did Ceng Yu.

Ceng Yu was no fool. Ye Yuan could defeat him at Second Level Spirit Condensation Realm, let alone now that he was already Fourth Level Spirit Condensation Realm.

"I concede!" Without much hesitation, Ceng Yu admitted defeat very decisively.

"Platform No. 52, No. 52 wins," the elder's voice sounded out again.

Every platform had an array installed. The elder could understand the activity on the platforms at the first moment through the array center.

The elder's voice was slightly hesitant. He clearly did not think that the first to win would actually be the unknown No. 52.

Normally, the first platform to win would either be No. 1 or No. 2, because the difference between both parties was too great.

However, the sect grand competition was also hard to come by chance to temper one's self. To be able to seek guidance from the number one or two ranked core disciple was something that other disciples wished for. Remarkably few people would concede.

Ceng Yu admitting defeat directly also resulted in Ye Yuan become the first to win among the 100 platforms.

"Who is on platform No. 52? The opponent didn't purposely give up, right?"

"Yeah! In the past grand competitions, it's basically always No. 1 who wins first. The gap between Senior Apprentice Brother Tian Yu's strength and ours is too far! What the hell is with this No. 52 who popped out this time?"

"Who knows! Logically speaking, other than those few sickos in the top 10, the disparity in strength for those behind would not be too ridiculous. Even if they lose, it's impossible to be faster than Senior Apprentice Brother Tian Yu, right?"

"Who cares? After this first round is over, we'll naturally know which deity is this No. 52."

The worst of the Heaven Barracks' rank one was quasi-elite disciple strength. They were existences like cranes among chickens among the core disciples.

Hence, every grand competition, it was basically always No. 1 who won first.

But a little hiccup happened right from the start today. An unknown No. 52 was the first to win. This attracted quite a few curious eyes.

Although winning first did not mean anything, this sort of hiccup that subverted the past could still add conversational topics for the grand competition.

The disciples started the competition directly after drawing lots, so apart from the first ten who were predetermined, others did not know who had which number.

Platform No. 1, Tian Yu was just about to attack when he heard the elder's voice. His heart involuntarily jolted.

I heard that two core disciples who made it through the Nine Heavens Road were brought over recently. One of them succeeded in clearing the challenge with Essence Qi Realm cultivation! Could it be that this No. 52 is one of them? Tian Yu thought to himself.

Those who cleared the Nine Heavens Road all knew that one could obtain enormous rewards from there!

To challenge the Nine Heavens Road at the Essence Qi Realm, the difficulty was far beyond imagination!

Even Tian Yu himself only dared to challenge it after reaching the Spirit Condensation Realm.

Without question, Ye Yuan's emergence gave Tian Yu intangible pressure.

Now that such a peculiar situation occurred in the grand competition, it really stirred Tian Yu's curiosity.

Tian Yu looked at his opponent opposite him and said coolly, "Sorry, let's end like this!"

Finishing, only to see a streak of sword beam flashed over. His opponent flew out.

The No. 200 drawn today was not mediocre. He could not help that the disparity between him and Tian Yu was too great!

He did not even get a clear look at how Tian Yu attacked just now as if he did not even move before!

Such strength was too terrifying!

No. 200 struggled to his feet and said respectfully, "Many thanks for Senior Apprentice Brother Tian Yu showing mercy. I lost!"

Tian Yu nodded and walked down the platform. Such an opponent simply could not draw his interest.

If he were willing, that move just now would have already killed the other party. However, this was the sect grand competition. The other party was only slightly injured.

Within the Spirit Condensation Realm, Tian Yu was virtually invincible!

His opponents had never been Spirit Condensation Realm martial artists. Only those people among the elite disciples were his rivals.

And in the not too distant future, he would also trample those people underfoot.

However, that youth who challenged the Nine Heavens Road at the Essence Qi Realm still made him garner some curiosity.

Although he did not think that the other party was stronger than him, he could not deny that the other party should not be inferior to him!

In reality, Tian Yu was also prepared to challenge the Nine Heavens Road at the Essence Qi Realm. But at that time, he did not feel very confident, so he gave up.

The other party being able to clear the Nine Heavens Road at the Essence Qi Realm at best only meant that his luck was slightly better than his.

He heard that the State of Qin youth called Ye Yuan was forced to enter the Nine Heavens Road. He must have stimulated his potential in a hopeless situation before he could successfully clear it.

Tian Yu strolled leisurely to the center of the array formation. He came to find the elder hosting the array formation.

"It has been tough on you, Elder Feng," Tian Yu gave a bow and said.

"Oh, it's Tian Yu. How is it tough to serve the sect? Hur hur, you came to ask about that No. 52, right?" Elder Feng said with a chortle.

Tian Yu did not conceal it and nodded slightly.

"I thought that you wouldn't pay attention to this sort of minor matter. After all, it's only a matter of moments if you want to beat your opponent."

Tian Yu smiled and said, "I only want to confirm something."

Ye Yuan and Long Tang passed the Nine Heavens Road. While it was not considered confidential information, reports from the secular world dojos were generally straight to the top.

Ordinary elders did not know nor were they interested in knowing this kind of stuff.

Tian Yu was the grand elder's grandson. His identity was extraordinary. This bit of special privilege was naturally there. Elder Feng would not refuse to give him this face either.

He was just rather curious that this sort of small thing like No. 52 winning would actually draw Tian Yu's concern.

The way Elder Feng saw it, Tian Yu should be going over to the elite disciples' platforms right now.

The battle situation over there was very intense. It currently should not have ended yet.

"No. 52 is called Ye Yuan, a newcomer core disciple. Speaking of which, it's kind of strange. This boy is actually only Fourth Level Spirit Condensation Realm while his opponent is already at the peak Sixth Level Spirit Condensation Realm, yet he actually conceded straight away."

Elder Feng talked about the situation he understood from the array formation but did not notice that Tian Yu's expression became increasingly uglier.

It was indeed this Ye Yuan! I didn't think that he broke through to middle-stage Spirit Condensation Realm so quickly already! Looks like the benefits he obtained on the Nine Heavens Road was even more than me! As expected, I should have challenged it at the Essence Qi Realm! Tian Yu sighed quietly to himself.

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Chapter 256: Future Strongest Powerhouse

Translator: celefoata_ Editor: RegiusProfessor

On the martial path, the earlier and the more Heavenly Daos comprehended, the greater one's future accomplishments would naturally be too.

All the myriad cultivation methods under the heavens all matched a certain area of understanding towards Heavenly Dao.

The Azure Dipper Purple Yang Sword Art was an extremely profound sword art. If he could have comprehended it at the Essence Qi Realm, Tian Yu's future accomplishments could possibly be even higher!

It was exactly because Tian Yu felt the sword intent on the Nine Heavens Road that his cultivation, later on, became increasingly faster.

Because the Heavenly Dao that he comprehended far exceeded his present realm. It allowed his cultivation speed to far surpass ordinary people.

Of course, this kind of cultivation speed was not limitless. As the speed he comprehended Heavenly Dao decreases with time, and his realm and comprehension of Heavenly Dao gradually reached an equilibrium; his cultivation speed would naturally drop too.

This was a definite result no matter how much more monstrous Tian Yu was.

The higher the realm, the more difficult it was to comprehend Heavenly Dao. Even those peak geniuses in the Divine Realm felt times where human effort just won't do, let alone the Lower Realms.

Ye Yuan naturally could not escape this fate either. But the Heavenly Dao that he comprehended was not even on the same level as the Endless World's martial artists. Hence, he did not need to worry about this problem now.

Furthermore, the reason why Ye Yuan was not in a hurry to raise his realm was that he was comprehending and understanding Heavenly Dao anew!

Ji Qingyun's realm was virtually piled up using medicinal pills. At that time, he did not use any effort to understand Heavenly Dao. He knew the how but not the why.

Now that Ye Yuan was resolved to step onto the martial path, he obviously would not make this kind of mistake again.

Otherwise, with Ye Yuan's Heavenly Dao realm, he could return to the pinnacle in just a few years using medicinal pills to pile on the entire way.

But that way, he would become a power level 5 trash again.

Ye Yuan's improvement speed was already so rapid that it was implausible in other peoples' eyes, but he himself knew just how slow it was!

Ye Yuan was making up for the homework he did not do in his previous life at 'tortoise speed.'Ye Yuan did not imagine that Ceng Yu conceding straight away would cause a moderate disturbance. He arrived at platform No. 31 directly after winning.

Since he was unoccupied and had nothing to do, he and the Nanfeng aunt and niece came to watch Long Tang's match together.

Right now, Long Tang was currently in the midst of a fierce battle with the other party on the platform!

Ye Yuan's opponent was the No. 31 Liu Fang, a Seventh Level Spirit Condensation Realm martial artist!

Among the sect core disciples, a martial artist with such strength should by right crush a newcomer like Long Tang.

But the reality was that although he held the initiative, he kept being unable to take down Long Tang.

Long Tang was not those genius type martial artists. Instead, he was a tenacious and perceptive martial artist.

Although signs of defeat gradually showed on the platform, he still held onto that last breath and refused to breathe his last. Liu Fang was also rather anxious after not taking him down despite attacking for so long.

Ye Yuan's worldview was amazingly high. He understood the situation in the arena with a single glance.

"Sigh, it doesn't look good for Senior Apprentice Brother Long anymore. This is his first battle after entering the sect. If he were defeated, it would be quite a huge blow to him, right?" Nanfeng Zhirou clearly also saw through Long Tang's bad situation and said somewhat worriedly.

Ye Yuan smiled and said, "Relax. Long Tang's strength should be greater than this. He's definitely hiding some cards."

"En? How do you know? Senior Apprentice Brother Long wouldn't tell you what trump cards he has, right? Didn't you guys not fight?"

"I'm guessing," Ye Yuan said honestly.

"Tch, guessing again! You can even guess that others have trump cards! That No. 31 is at the Seventh Level Spirit Condensation Realm! Whatever trump cards Senior Apprentice Brother Long has, it's most likely all used up already. Could it be that he hasn't even used his trumps cards despite fighting up to now?" Nanfeng Zhirou said somewhat disbelievingly.

A very long time had already passed since the match started. It was long past the stage where they probed each other out.

Encountering an opponent that was so much stronger than him, it was impossible for Long Tang to not use any trump cards, right?

"Used is definitely used. But Long Tang definitely won't expose his strength to his foe all at once. Carrying on watching and you'll see." Ye Yuan no longer looked at Nanfeng Zhirou but focused on the match in the arena.

Back then when Yao Qian warned Ye Yuan at the State of Qin, there was one thing which was right, and that was the strength of sect core disciples were indeed formidable.

Long Tang's combat strength was originally very powerful already. Leaping ranks to battle was like having a meal.

Now that he made it past the Nine Heavens Road and was in seclusion to comprehend for more than a month, his strength increased by who knew how much.

If it was the standard of the State of Qin's Dan Wu Academy, Long Tang challenging a Seventh Level Spirit Condensation Realm as Fifth Level Spirit Condensation Realm was something that could be easily accomplished.

But now, facing Liu Fang, Long Tang had exhausted virtually all of his moves, but could not gain any advantages.

If Long Tang did not have any more moves, defeat was sooner or later.

From this, it could be seen just how powerful sect core disciples were.

Of course, this was Ye Yuan sensing on behalf of Long Tang. When he was facing his opponent, he really did not feel that the other party was very strong.

After all, Ye Yuan was not even in the same world as these so-called geniuses.

On the platform, Long Tang was already forced into a corner by Liu Fang. The situation looked very desperate, and there was the danger of losing any time.

"Haha, what a troublesome newcomer! To actually be able to force me to such an extent. You can be amply proud! After this, go to the loser group! Burning Flame Palm!"

Seeing as Long Tang's defeat was imminent, Liu Fang decided to take the other party down in one fell swoop!

This Burning Flame Palm was a fire attribute superior-grade Tier 2 martial technique. Its might was incredible! Under a single palm move, a stretch of red actually flooded Long Tang's corner. It could be seen how high the temperature was.

The way Liu Fang saw it, Long Tang absolutely only had the outcome of defeat under this palm!

But right then, Liu Fang's eyes revealed gaping astonishment!

Long Tang shut his eyes and threw a punch forward just like that.

A very ordinary punch that seemingly did not have the slightest bit of force.

But it was this punch that easily crushed the high temperature created by his Burning Flame Palm.

It was this simple punch that broke his defense with unstoppable momentum, smashing onto his chest!

Bang!

Liu Fang flew out backward and became unconscious . . .

After several breaths of time, Elder Feng's voice sounded again, "Platform No. 31, No. 170 wins!"

Ye Yuan looked at this fist from Long Tang and could not help smiling faintly.

This fellow's comprehension abilities were truly not an ordinary kind of powerful! Long Tang actually comprehended some superficial knowledge from that finger he used to give pointers to Wu Luochen with!

Furthermore, Long Tang successfully converted Ye Yuan's sword intent into his fist intent, and he trudged out a path that belonged to himself!

In future, if Long Tang could perfect this fist intent, his accomplishments would surely be extraordinary!

However, this kind of self-created fist intent road was not easy to walk. The difficulty was ten times, even tens of times greater than ordinary people!

But once he walked finish this road, Long Tang would surely be a powerhouse of a region in the future!

At least, shattering the void and entering the Divine Realm should not be an issue.

"Ah! Senior Apprentice Brother Long actually won under such a circumstance! Really amazing!" Nanfeng Zhirou exclaimed in shock.

"Ye Yuan, Long Tang's punch just now, why do I feel that it's kind of like . . ." Nanfeng Ruoqing said uncertainly.

Ye Yuan grinned and said, "That's right. He indeed learned secretly and created a fist intent that belongs to him! Hehe, if Long Tang doesn't fall, he could very well be the Endless World's strongest powerhouse in the future!"

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