Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 331: Unworthy of Being One of the Azure Pill Seven Sages, How Dare You Compare Yourself to D - Novel Cool

Chapter 331: Unworthy of Being One of the Azure Pill Seven Sages, How Dare You Compare Yourself to D

Chapter 331: Unworthy of Being One of the Azure Pill Seven Sages, How Dare You Compare Yourself to Dan Chenzi?

The path of pill concoction requires talent, but more importantly, it demands countless repetitive experiences in pill refinement.

What is the Pill Dao?

Practice makes perfect, perfection breeds skill, skill leads to marvels, and marvels bring enlightenment.

The Pill Dao is a direct manifestation of talent and proficiency.

Having talent without effort is like having a name without substance, useless and impractical.

But what if one has no talent but only puts in the effort?

They will only wander further down the wrong path.

This principle is not limited to the Pill Dao.

It can be applied to various cultivation arts and skills.

Getting sidetracked...

In the world of pill refinement, countless experiences are essential for aspiring to become a high-level pill master.

However, the efforts of a single person are extremely limited.

Therefore, during the foundational stage, those with the means will often cultivate a group of disciples who understand their pill refinement habits, assisting them in the process.

Otherwise, the preparatory work and post-refinement tasks alone could torment a novice pill master to the point of misery.

Take Luo Chen's early days as a wandering cultivator, for example.

Procuring materials, processing medicinal ingredients, cleaning pill utensils, selling pills... These miscellaneous tasks consumed a significant portion of his time.

During those days, saying he worked from dawn to dusk would be an understatement.

As a result, most pill masters who achieve the second rank and above are not loners.

They are either cultivated by their sects or clans at great cost or, like Luo Chen and Dan Yuanzi, establish a wandering cultivator force dedicated to serving them.

During this process, having disciples to assist in pill refinement is indispensable.

Now, hearing that Luo Chen doesn't need any assistance has left Tao Wan and Chu Huai in shock.

Without explaining much, Luo Chen focuses on familiarizing himself with the functions of the Jade Lotus Cauldron.

As a superior magic tool, this child cauldron's grade has been fluctuating.

Ordinarily, it would only be considered a superior magic tool.

However, under Luo Chen's spiritual energy catalysis, two more arrays activate, instantly elevating its grade to an ultimate magic tool!

According to Chu Huai's explanation, if the mother cauldron were present, the Jade Lotus Cauldron's grade could even reach the level of an inferior artifact.

It's incredibly profound!

While Luo Chen familiarizes himself with the Jade Lotus Cauldron, Tao Wan takes the opportunity to chat about some well-known superior artifacts in the Jade Cauldron Domain.

"In the cultivation world of the Jade Cauldron Domain, magic tools and artifacts are rampant, and their quality varies greatly."

"But if we're talking about superior artifacts that truly stand out, there are only a few."

"One of them is our Qingdan Valley's Azure Heaven Jade Lotus Cauldron. Others include the Crimson Flame Fan of the Flame Alliance, the Moonlight Ice Fortress of the Ice Castle, the Measure Heaven Scale of Ailao Mountain, and so on. These superior artifacts are all exceptionally powerful!"

"They can determine the rise and fall of a sect, possess formidable offensive capabilities, and according to rumors, the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect has a divine cauldron hidden within its mountain gate, constantly suppressing the sect's fortune!"

Luo Chen listens to these stories with great interest, and his mind unconsciously recalls the tall tower that appeared in Dahefang.

The Demon Sealing Tower of the Ghost Valley is also a superior artifact.

Now in the hands of the Luoyun Sect, with the support of a Nascent Soul cultivator, it's like adding wings to a tiger.

As they chat, Luo Chen uses the Jade Lotus Cauldron to refine a few medicinal ingredients, gaining a rough understanding of its functions.

There are no strange or peculiar functions; it only contains the purest pill refinement arrays.

Perhaps this is why the thirty child cauldrons can work together with the mother cauldron to refine pills.

Their singular function, devoid of distractions, is solely dedicated to pill refinement!

This makes it easy for a second-rank pill master like Luo Chen to quickly grasp its usage.

"Got it?" Tao Wan asks.

Luo Chen nods.

Then, Chu Huai leads the two of them to the External Affairs Hall of the Pill Valley for registration.

The Dao Seed Competition in Qingdan Valley has been going on for hundreds of years, and the corresponding procedures are already very mature.

In the absence of special changes, every step is precise to the extreme.

For example, in the first round, each direct disciple can only invite three helpers to defend their platform.

In the second round, the pill refinement competition is divided into three parts.

Along the way, Chu Huai meticulously explains each part of the pill refinement competition to Luo Chen.

"In the first round, we test basic pill techniques. The sect will provide the same amount of materials, and the ranking will be based on the time it takes to process them."

"In the second round, we refine first-rank pills. In the third round, we refine second-rank pills."

"The pill formulas for these two types of pills are not commonly seen outside. Instead, they are new formulas developed by our third-rank pill masters over the past hundred years."

"Before the competition, external Offering Priests like Friend Luo must sign a corresponding contract. It ensures that without the consent of our sect, the corresponding pill formula will not be leaked, and it must not be used for commercial purposes."

At this point, Luo Chen was slightly taken aback.

A pill-refining competition was not unusual.

But a new pill formula?

And it was a new formula developed by a Third Rank Alchemist of Qingdan Valley within the past hundred years? Seeing his confusion, Chu Huai smiled slightly and explained, "This is a rule set by our founding ancestor. It must be a new pill formula! Even if a Second Rank pill formula hasn't been developed, at the very least, a new First Rank pill formula must be used as the competition topic."

Tao Wan chimed in from the side, "That's right. It seems that the founding ancestor didn't want Qingdan Valley to sit back and reap the benefits, but rather wanted our sect's younger generation to carry on the legacy and continuously innovate on the path of pill cultivation, hence establishing this rule."

Hearing this explanation, Luo Chen couldn't help but sigh.

The founding ancestor of Qingdan Valley truly had foresight.

He had heard of too many Golden Core sects that had perished in the river of history for various reasons.

Yet, Qingdan Valley, after going through so many trials and tribulations, had become even more prosperous.

It seemed that this was also related to the rules set by that founding ancestor of Qingdan Valley.

Before long, the process of registration and contract signing was completed.

What surprised Chu Huai was that the name Luo Chen left was Dan Chenzi.

"An Alchemist with a Dao title?"

"It seems that Senior Sister Tao Wan has found a pretty impressive Alchemist outside!"

After a moment of internal reflection, he escorted the two of them out.

As they walked, he reminded them of the details before the competition.

"The time is one month from the end of the first round."

"Before the start of the first round, our sect's elders will provide the competing Alchemists with the corresponding pill formulas in advance."

"Winning one out of the three rounds is enough. If you can ensure two victories, it will be extremely beneficial for the ranking in the competition for the Great Lineage Disciple position."

"Of course, if you can rank in the top three overall in all three rounds, Senior Sister Tao Wan's ranking for the Great Lineage Disciple position will at least be in the top three!"

He explained it in great detail.

It was also quite complicated.

Tao Wan's expression became solemn, and her beautiful eyes kept glancing at Luo Chen.

What reassured her was that he didn't show any signs of worry or fear.

Instead, he remained calm and composed, as if he wasn't the least bit concerned about the pill-refining competition two months later!

As the three of them reached the entrance, a mocking voice called out.

"Who is it? Oh, it's Tao Wan!"

Hearing this voice, Tao Wan, who had just relaxed, instantly turned cold.

Her delicate eyebrows rose, and she glared at the speaker without holding back.

"Shangguan Yan!"

Luo Chen's expression changed, and he looked towards the speaker.

Two men and a woman approached, with a woman in a white skirt at the forefront.

She had the same familiar arrogance that Luo Chen had seen when he first met Tao Wan.

Beneath that arrogance was a domineering aura, as if everything should belong to her alone.

She was at the Ninth Level of Foundation Establishment, and she displayed her cultivation without any reservation.

According to what Tao Yisheng had said before coming to Qingdan Valley, this Shangguan Yan was one of the most threatening opponents to Tao Wan in the competition for the Dao Seed.

Now it seemed that regardless of other factors, her cultivation was no weaker than Tao Wan's.

Perhaps noticing Luo Chen's gaze, or perhaps she had known about Luo Chen from the beginning, Shangguan Yan almost immediately looked at Luo Chen with a smile that wasn't quite a smile.

"Is this the man you went all the way to Tianlan to find after failing to keep Huang Hezi, a wandering Cultivator?"

With one sentence, she belittled Tao Wan's inability to retain Huang Hezi, ridiculed Luo Chen's wandering Cultivator background, and implied that he was a replacement for Huang Hezi.

Tao Wan's face turned even colder.

She said coldly, "Shangguan Yan, your tongue is as sharp as ever. But I wonder, when the time comes to duel on the Dueling Platform, will your sword be as sharp as your mouth?"

Shangguan Yan laughed.

"Without Huang Hezi, how high can you rank with just a wandering Cultivator?"

"I'm afraid you won't even make it to my face when the time comes!" Tao Wan scoffed.

Her gaze fell on the elder behind Shangguan Yan, the one who had been avoiding her eyes.

"A traitor who breaks promises, unworthy of being one of the Azure Pill Seven!"

"And you dare to compare yourself to Dan Chenzi?"

After saying this, she left with Luo Chen.

At the entrance of the External Affairs Hall, the Qingdan Valley disciples who had rushed over to watch the commotion subconsciously looked at the elder.

Huang Hezi's face turned from green to white, and his white beard trembled with anger.

In his entire life, when had he ever suffered such an insult? Shangguan Yan's expression changed slightly.

Instead of engaging in useless words with her, she turned her attention to Huang Hezi.

This was precisely her weak point.

If Huang Hezi was swayed by this or cared about his reputation, it might affect his performance when fighting on her behalf.

It would undoubtedly impact his true transmission ranking at that time.

"You don't need to worry about that despicable person's words. It was she who didn't trust you in the first place; there's no such thing as you going back on your word!"

Huang Hezi's expression relaxed slightly.

"Besides, she said I was sharp-tongued. Weren't her words just now an attempt to shake your Dao heart with her words?"

"Qingdan Qizi, you're truly worthy of your reputation!"

"As for Dan Chenzi, he's barely fifty years old. Even if he started refining pills from his mother's womb, how could he compare to you?"

Huang Hezi nodded involuntarily, a hint of self-satisfaction appearing on his face.

When it came to Alchemy, he indeed had some say in the matter! Seeing that he had regained his composure, Shangguan Yan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

This old fellow was truly hard to please! It was understandable that Tao Wan couldn't keep him around.

Usually, she had to flatter him carefully, fearing that he might become unhappy and not contribute during the Great Competition.

To prevent complications, it was better to sign the contract sooner rather than later!

Shangguan Yan immediately hurriedly led Huang Hezi into the External Affairs Hall.

After they left, the surrounding cultivators gradually dispersed.

Faint voices of discussion could be heard from behind.

"Senior Sister Shangguan indeed matches Senior Sister Tao Wan's description; her sharp tongue is no less than a treasure sword."

"She managed to pacify Senior Brother Huang Hezi, who has a temperamental personality, with just a few words."

"I wonder what she would be like if she obtained the Dao Seed position, successfully formed her core, and became the head of Qingdan Valley?"

"I still prefer Senior Sister Tao Wan a little more. Although she is a bit arrogant, her strength is indeed powerful."

"Haha, they have no chance. Senior Brother Pill and Sword Sage will participate in the True Transmission Sword Duel again. Who in the vast Qingdan Valley can match him?"

"You're right; I still support the Master Senior Brother!"

...

Flying past Profound Flower Mountain, they left Qingdan Valley.

Two figures rode the clouds, flying slowly.

"Thank you for earlier."

"What are you thanking me for? I spoke up for my own sake!" Tao Wan said indifferently.

Luo Chen smiled lightly, not saying more.

As they approached Little Southern Mountain, he suddenly spoke:

"Does your Tao family still have any refined Purple Chrysanthemum Pills?"

Tao Wan was puzzled, "Of course, this is one of Little Southern Mountain's industries. But before, didn't I give you three freshly refined ones?"

"No, I want medium or high-grade ones. If there's an ultimate grade Purple Chrysanthemum Pill, that would be the best!" Luo Chen said.

Tao Wan's eyebrows furrowed slightly.

She thought for a moment, "Since the Ancestor's Nirvana, our Tao family hasn't produced any powerful alchemists, and we've never refined a high-grade Purple Chrysanthemum Pill."

Luo Chen couldn't help but show a hint of disappointment.

He had previously consumed those three Purple Chrysanthemum Pills.

The medicinal effects were a bit disappointing.

Just like the Jade Marrow Pill and Qi Nourishing Pill, they were both first-rank cultivation-type pills.

But the Jade Marrow Pill's effects were far inferior to the Qi Nourishing Pill.

Only a high-grade Jade Marrow Pill could barely compare to a low-grade Qi Nourishing Pill.

After consuming those few Purple Chrysanthemum Pills, Luo Chen had roughly determined the medicinal effects of a low-grade one, which were about half that of Qingdan Valley's Ascending Dragon Pill.

He now really wanted to know the medicinal effects of a high-grade Purple Chrysanthemum Pill.

Only by knowing the details could he decide whether to return to Qingdan Valley after the True Transmission Sword Duel and focus on refining this pill.

Tao Wan noticed Luo Chen's hint of disappointment.

She said, "After I return, I'll search through the Tao family's treasure vault and see if the Ancestor left behind any corresponding high-grade Purple Chrysanthemum Pills. If there are, I'll deliver them to you at the first opportunity!"

Luo Chen's eyes lit up.

"Then I'll trouble you, fellow Daoist!"

...

After their trip to Qingdan Valley, Luo Chen stayed in Tao family's Ink Lotus Garden, rarely leaving the premises.

Besides his daily cultivation, most of his time was spent researching the pill formula for the Purple Chrysanthemum Pill.

The corresponding medicinal ingredients were analyzed in great detail.

"The main ingredient turns out to be three types of chrysanthemums, and they're all specialties of Little Southern Mountain."

"If I want to refine this pill on a large scale, I'll have to source them from the Tao family."

"With repeated transactions, our relationship has become increasingly close."

"I wonder if this is Tao Wan's deliberate intention?"

Luo Chen put down the pill formula and rubbed his forehead.

Suddenly, he heard hurried footsteps outside.

Soon after, Tao Yisheng rushed in.

He held two boxes in his hands.

Seeing Luo Chen reading in the courtyard, he shouted from a distance, "Brother Luo, the high-grade Purple Chrysanthemum Pills you wanted are here!"

Luo Chen's eyes lit up involuntarily!

(End of Chapter)

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