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Chapter 1026: Unmatched Talent
Chapter 1026: Unmatched Talent
"This is Lu Shidi, whose reputation precedes him."
"Lu Shixiong's True Sword Serum is truly exceptional. Countless fellow disciples yearn for it but to no avail."
"Lu Shixiong, this is Shimei's Communication Talisman. Let's exchange insights on spirit brew crafting when we have the chance."
Although the other Sword Peak disciples were resentful of the three Nascent Soul stage masters' attitude towards Lu Xuan, they all gathered around, their words filled with politeness and even flattery.
"Alright, quiet down! The spirit brew competition is about to begin!"
The young man slightly raised his head and softly rebuked.
The crowd quickly returned to their seats.
Sword Sect disciples participating in the competition entered the palace one after another, and Lu Xuan's spiritual sense scanned over sixty of them.
"Spirit brewing is still too niche a cultivation skill. There are only over sixty people across the nine Sword Peaks who have dabbled in it, and only a small portion are truly proficient."
He secretly thought to himself.
"Let me briefly explain the rules of the spirit brew competition."
"Based on the materials you submitted, the Sword Palace will provide five sets of materials for each type of spirit brew. You must complete the brewing process independently here. Any cheating will be severely punished."
The elegant middle-aged cultivator stood up and spoke solemnly.
Lu Xuan stood before his wooden table, gazing at the large pile of spirit brew materials on it, once again marveling at the Sword Sect's strength.
"To be able to gather all the materials needed by spirit brew masters in such a short time, the Cave Profound Sword Sect's foundation is truly unfathomable."
He calmed his mind and began processing the various materials.
Each spirit brew master could only register for up to three types of spirit brews. The success rate of brewing didn't determine everything; the main focus was on observing the cultivator's performance during the brewing process, down to the smallest detail.
After all, if one possessed exceptional brewing skills, it would be evident throughout the entire process, so the judgment wasn't solely based on the results, which could be influenced by chance.
Additionally, the final rank, quality, and efficacy of the spirit brew could also affect the final score.
The scoring system had four levels, namely ABCD, and each level was further divided into upper, middle, and lower grades.
Before registering, Lu Xuan carefully considered his options and chose two types of spirit brews he excelled at.
One was the Fifth-grade True Sword Serum. In an environment like the Sword Sect, as long as the quality and success rate of his brewing weren't too poor, it would earn him considerable bonus points.
The other was the Fourth-grade Ice Marrow Spirit Brew, which had a slightly lower rank than the former. However, due to the abundance of Ice Firefly Grass used in its cultivation, absorbing countless spirit brew experience, the success rate was extremely high, reaching around ninety percent.
He calmed his mind and focused, eliminating all distractions from within and without, and concentrated all his attention on the materials in his hands.
Having absorbed countless spirit brew experiences and successfully brewed thousands upon thousands of times in reality, Lu Xuan was already extremely familiar with every step of the process. His movements exuded a natural and effortless grace.
The Primordial Spirit True Monarch's divine sense was incredibly powerful, allowing him to perceive every move of the Sword Sect disciples in the hall.
Lu Xuan was already a key figure of interest, and his performance during the brewing process stood out even more among the crowd, like the radiant moon against the dim glow of fireflies, drawing everyone's attention.
"Smooth and graceful, a pleasure to watch."
"Every tiny detail is handled with exquisite precision, leaving no room for error."
"Indeed, he is the disciple who can brew the True Sword Serum."
"It seems that True Sword Peak came well-prepared this time."
The three whispered among themselves.
"The first brew is successfully completed."
Just as they were discussing Lu Xuan's brewing skills, a pure white spirit brew appeared in his hand.
The spirit brew seemed to contain countless ice-like substances, and as it gently swayed, it refracted a magnificent sight. From a distance, one could sense a chilling aura rushing towards them.
"Fourth-grade Ice Marrow Spirit Brew, judging by its appearance and quality, it can be considered upper-grade.
A graceful woman's eyes revealed a hint of admiration.
She never expected Lu Xuan to brew a top-quality Fourth-grade Spirit Brew in such a short time.
In contrast, most other cultivators, even when crafting a Third-grade Spirit Brew, were still struggling with the materials, and while their movements were somewhat skilled, they lacked the natural elegance that Lu Xuan possessed.
"The second one."
"The third one."
"The fourth one."
As each batch of Ice Marrow Spirit Brew successfully came into being, the three Nascent Soul Elders' eyes widened in astonishment.
Lu Xuan was brewing a Fourth-grade Ice Marrow Spirit Brew, which belonged to the High-grade Spirit Brew category. Most Spirit Brew Masters might spend their entire lives without ever mastering the recipe for a single Fourth-grade Spirit Brew.
Even in a massive sect like the Sword Sect, where Third-grade Spirit Brews were prevalent, it was still rare to find disciples who could craft them.
Lu Xuan, however, had managed to brew four batches of Ice Marrow Spirit Brew from five sets of materials, and although the sample size was small, his success rate was already terrifying.
Lu Xuan calmly placed the four batches of Ice Marrow Spirit Brew into a jade vessel provided by the Sword Palace.
He felt that his brewing state was excellent, but due to his low-key nature, he had accidentally failed once with the five sets of materials.
"For the True Sword Serum, I'll brew three batches."
The True Sword Serum was a Fifth-grade Spirit Brew, much more challenging to brew than the Fourth-grade Ice Marrow Spirit Brew. Additionally, he had absorbed fewer experience orbs from the light, and his success rate was usually around seventy to eighty percent.
If others were to find out, it would be too shocking.
Lu Xuan focused his mind, and his hands moved swiftly, creating afterimages as he processed the materials provided by the Sword Palace.
Unlike other Spirit Brews, the ingredients for the True Sword Serum were primarily Sword-attributed Spirit Plants, making the processing extremely difficult. A slight mistake could ruin everything.
Lu Xuan's rich experience showed as he skillfully handled the materials, successfully processing all five sets.
He did not disappoint the three Nascent Soul True Monarchs who had been observing him.
With five attempts, he successfully brewed three batches of True Sword Serum.
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"Lu, my junior apprentice, you've worked hard. Take a rest on the side, and we'll do the final scoring after all the disciples have finished brewing."
The graceful woman smiled at Lu Xuan and sent a sound transmission.
Half a day later, the last disciple on the field, under everyone's watchful eyes, frantically brewed the final batch of materials.
Soon after, the three judges floated up into the air above the hall, their expressions filled with anticipation or anxiety.
"I will now announce the scores for the Spirit Brew Competition."
"The scores are determined by our combined assessment of your performances. If anyone has objections, they can appeal to the Sword Palace."
The proud youth spoke slowly.
"Hundred Trades Sword Peak, Yu Yin Zhu, Middle Grade B."
"Purple Heaven Sword Peak, Li Xing He, Top Grade C."
...
One by one, the youth announced the scores without emotion, bringing joy to some and disappointment to others.
"Void Penetrating Sword Peak, Liang Yun, Lower Grade A."
Finally, the youth announced the first score in the top grade.
Lu Xuan vaguely remembered the Inner Disciple from Void Penetrating Sword Peak; he had also brewed a Fifth-grade Spirit Brew, but he only succeeded once out of five attempts.
"Clear Whirlwind Sword Peak, Xu Yi, Lower Grade A."
The second score in the top grade.
Before they knew it, only Lu Xuan remained.
The crowd's gazes, both direct and subtle, were fixed on him, and everyone was guessing his score in their hearts.
"True Sword Peak, Lu Xuan, Top Grade A."
The youth's voice gently drifted into everyone's ears.
(End of Chapter)
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