After my Daoist partners broke off their engagement, they pledged their loyalty to me!

The Misty Sacred Land, the area for inner disciples.

Jiang Yucheng sat cross-legged in his courtyard, his spiritual energy flowing around him, clearly indicating that he was cultivating.

However, fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, and his brows were furrowed.

Jiang Lin's image kept flashing through his mind, along with the tragic deaths of those prodigies in the Eastern Xuan Ruins.

"He won't let me get away with this..."

Jiang Yucheng muttered to himself, his breathing becoming erratic.

Suddenly, the courtyard gate was pushed open.

"Young Master!"

The maid Qiuyue rushed in in a panic.

This tense and crucial moment was interrupted, and Jiang Yucheng trembled all over, his spiritual power instantly surging backward.

"puff……"

He coughed up a mouthful of blood, his face turning deathly pale.

"You bastard!"

Jiang Yucheng flew into a rage, glaring at Qiuyue.

"Who gave you the right to barge in like that? You can't disturb me while I'm cultivating. Have you forgotten the rules?!"

Qiuyue was so frightened that she knelt down on the ground, her voice trembling.

"Please forgive me, young master! It's...it's important news..."

"What news could be more important than my cultivation?"

Jiang Yucheng wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his face grim.

Qiu Yue quickly said, "It's Jiang Linsheng...it's Jiang Lin! He's left the Holy Land!"

"Young Master instructed me to keep an eye on Jiang Lin's movements. Jiang Lin has already left the Holy Land. Young Master had previously given instructions that once he leaves the Holy Land, we must inform Young Master immediately."

"So I..."

Qiuyue paused, sounding somewhat aggrieved.

It was Jiang Yucheng who gave the order.

Now I'm getting scolded again for bothering him.

Jiang Yucheng suddenly stood up, then slumped back down.

"What did you say? Jiang Lin has left the Holy Land?"

"Absolutely true!"

Qiuyue nodded repeatedly.

"This servant saw with her own eyes that Holy Son Jiang Lin led three women out of the holy land."

Jiang Yucheng was stunned for a moment, then let out a long sigh of relief. His tense nerves suddenly relaxed, and he slumped onto the prayer mat.

"He's gone, he's finally gone..."

He murmured, a look of relief on his face as if he had survived a disaster.

But then he realized he had lost his composure, so he coughed and straightened his face.

"Okay, I got it."

He waved his hand, feigning composure: "Go and summon Spring Rain, Summer Lotus, and Winter Snow. Tell me what you need."

"Yes."

As Qiuyue withdrew, she secretly thought to herself, "The way the young master looked just now clearly shows that he is terrified of Jiang Lin."

However, she dared not say those words aloud.

Soon, the four maids gathered in the cultivation room.

Spring rain, summer lotus, autumn moon, and winter snow—all wore the same maid's attire, and their cultivation levels were all at the early stage of the Qi Sea Realm.

"Listen up."

Jiang Yucheng glanced at the four women and said in a deep voice.

"I need a batch of cultivation resources. You will leave the holy land immediately and send a message back to your families."

"Have the family send the resources as soon as possible, according to the list I gave you, the more the better."

He paused, then added, "Remember, tell the family to keep this a secret and not to make it public."

Jiang Yucheng was terrified that Jiang Lin would cause trouble, so he dared not leave the sacred land, fearing that Jiang Lin would come knocking on his door.

Even when his family sent him cultivation resources, he would send a maid to deliver the message, without showing himself.

The four women bowed in unison: "Understood."

"Go."

Jiang Yucheng waved his hand and closed his eyes to regulate his breathing.

After the four women left the cultivation room, Chunyu and Xiahe exchanged a glance, a strange look flashing in their eyes.

The two walked to a secluded spot, and Chunyu took out a jade slip for communication.

As spiritual energy was infused, the jade slip emitted a faint glow.

"Master, Jiang Yucheng has ordered us to leave the Holy Land and seek cultivation resources from the Jiang family."

"He himself dared not leave the holy site even for a moment, and was filled with anxiety every day."

Upon hearing the news, Chunyu put away the jade slip.

Xia He whispered, "Sister Chunyu, what will Master do with him?"

Chunyu shook her head: "Our master will make his own decision. We just need to do our duty."

The two said no more and went their separate ways.

……

Above the sea of ​​clouds, four figures sped by.

Jiang Lin treads on thunder, his robes fluttering in the wind.

Gu Lanxing, Qin Yue, and Liu Ningxiang followed closely behind, all three women wearing three-quarter length skirts, looking dashing and heroic.

Suddenly, the Holy Son Token in Jiang Lin's arms trembled slightly.

He took out the black jade tablet and scanned it with his spiritual sense.

"Master, what's wrong?"

Qin Yue noticed the change in his expression and asked him a question.

"It's nothing."

Jiang Lin put away the Holy Son's Token and said calmly.

"That fellow Jiang Yucheng is too scared to leave the Holy Land, and he's sending his maid back to his family to ask for resources."

Liu Ningxiang frowned: "This person has repeatedly opposed my master. Why don't I take care of him?"

"No need."

Jiang Lin waved his hand, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"Just a clown, I've already made arrangements."

Given Jiang Lin's current status and strength, Jiang Yucheng is simply not worthy to deal with him personally.

He had already planned Jiang Yucheng's fate.

Gu Lanxing said softly, "What you say is absolutely right, young master. Jiang Yucheng is no longer a concern. Our current target is the Immortal Pool Forest."

Jiang Lin nodded and looked into the distance.

"We have enough time; we don't need to rush."

"We can enjoy the scenery along the way."

Qin Yue and Liu Ningxiang exchanged a smile.

They were naturally happy to spend more time with Jiang Lin.

The four slowed down and strolled along leisurely.

……

After an unknown amount of time, a majestic city appeared ahead, its walls made of pink boulders, reaching a height of a hundred feet.

The city gate was teeming with people, mostly couples of male and female cultivators coming and going.

"Hehuan City?" In the sky, Jiang Lin looked down at the three large characters on the city gate.

Gu Lanxing's cheeks flushed slightly, and she said in a low voice, "Young Master, the atmosphere in this city is quite peculiar. Shall we turn back?"

Jiang Lin was heading to the Immortal Pool Holy Land, so Gu Lanxing did his homework in advance, researching most of the cities between the Misty Holy Land and the Immortal Pool Holy Land.

She also knew about Hehuan City.

Jiang Linling scanned the area with his mind.

Sure enough, men and women in the city were seen behaving intimately.

There were even quite a few people kissing in the street.

"Let's go, there's nothing to see."

He shook his head and rode the thunderbolts around the city.

Qin Yue asked curiously, "Sister Lanxing, what is the origin of this Hehuan City?"

Gu Lanxing explained, "The cultivators in this city advocate the way of dual cultivation, and all those who enter the city tacitly agree that they can find a cultivation partner to cultivate together."

"It is forbidden for couples to form relationships within the city. There are special pavilions for dual cultivation. Some people cannot resist their desires and even engage in dual cultivation on the street."

After hearing this, Qin Yue was dumbfounded.

It started on the street?

Wouldn't that mean countless people would see every part of your body? That's outrageous!

They were willing to serve Jiang Lin at the same time, and only needed to serve Jiang Lin, so they couldn't understand the idea of ​​starting dual cultivation in the street.

Aren't you ashamed at all?

Liu Ningxiang clicked her tongue in amazement: "There are places like this?"

"The world is full of wonders."

Jiang Lin smiled and continued walking.

Looking at the various cities and sects along the way, Jiang Lin was filled with many emotions.

Don't be fooled by the fact that these cities and sects appear to be numerous and interconnected, yet orderly.

Actually it is not.

If the dark evil race were to attack again, cities and sects that were not strong enough could be wiped out in an instant.

"We must be mindful of potential dangers even in times of peace. We still need to continue improving our strength. Reaching the peak of the Profound Realm is far from enough..."

Jiang Lin thought to himself.

Cities flashed past beneath them.

Soon, a second interesting city came into view.

The city's architecture is peculiar, likely aided by a spirit array, as the entire city appears to float in mid-air.

The pavilions and towers in the city are all made of white jade, which shines brightly in the sunlight.

"Floating City"

A look of surprise flashed in Jiang Lin's eyes.

"This city is an ancient ruin, said to be the training ground of a master weapon refiner."

Gu Lanxing, as if reciting a familiar story, continued to introduce it.

"The city is riddled with traps and arrays; only those proficient in weapon crafting and array formations are permitted to enter."

"However, ancient artifacts are often unearthed in the city, attracting countless weapon refiners to come and search for treasures."

Jiang Lin's spiritual sense swept down.

Sure enough, the guards were checking the identity of the newcomer as a weapon refiner.

"No one other than a weapon refiner is allowed to enter. Please leave."

The guards, expressionless, stopped those entering the city.

From the air, the floating city is indeed exquisite.

The city's streets crisscross, surprisingly mirroring the constellations in the heavens.

The layout of the pavilions also resembles some kind of ancient formation.

"It is indeed interesting, but we are not weapon refiners, so we won't go in and join the fun."

Jiang Lin continued leading the three women forward.

He considered this journey as a trip of ten thousand miles.

My daily practice involves reading ten thousand books, and now I travel ten thousand miles; both are essential and must be pursued simultaneously.

I didn't have time before, but now it's just a coincidence.

Gu Lanxing and her two daughters also imitated Jiang Lin's mannerisms.

They are also reflecting on the meaning of "traveling thousands of miles".

Two days later, a third interesting city appeared on the horizon ahead.

This city is not large in size, but it is exceptionally prosperous.

The city gate was bustling with activity, and cultivators came and went in an endless stream.

A faint medicinal fragrance filled the air, which was invigorating.

"Little Spirit Pill City".

Jiang Lin looked at the plaque on the city gate, his eyes showing interest.

"This city is famous for alchemy. Nearly 20% of the spiritual pills in the Eastern Xuan Region come from here. It is said that several Supreme Realm experts are stationed here."

Gu Lanxing provided timely explanations.

"The city is full of alchemists, and an alchemy competition is held every year, with generous rewards for the winners."

"Oh?"

Jiang Lin's heart stirred.

Although he possessed numerous alchemy traditions in his mind, he had never personally refined any.

Now that I'm passing through this place, I'd like to try my hand at it.

We've already covered a third of the distance to the Immortal Pool Holy Land, so spending a couple more days here won't be a big deal.

"Let's go in and take a look."

The four descended from the clouds and entered the city.

The street was lined with shops, all of which were Dan Ge Pharmacy.

"Fourth-tier Mind-Clearing Pill, special price today!"

"Buy ten Tier 3 Rejuvenating Elixir, get one free!"

"Ancient alchemical formula fragments, highest bidder wins!"

The sounds of vendors hawking their wares filled the air, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.

Jiang Lin strolled around, finding it quite interesting. When he passed a square, a crowd gathered, creating a noisy atmosphere.

The sign for the "Lingdan Competition Registration" was particularly eye-catching.

"I heard that the reward for winning this championship involves clues about a primordial spark!"

"Really? The Primal Flame is so rare, how could it be given as a reward?"

"Absolutely true! My uncle is a deacon in the Alchemist Association; he said it himself!"

"Perhaps the clue to that primordial flame is something extraordinary? Otherwise, why would they be willing to take it out, and why would they be willing to release the information ahead of time?"

"Hehe, no matter how unusual it is, as long as the clues are real, it's worth a try."

"There are countless alchemists in the world, yet the Origin Flame Ranking only lists one hundred and eight Origin Flames. These are treasures that countless alchemists dream of!"

"Yes, as long as you have the Primal Flame in hand, the success rate of alchemy will be greatly increased."

"..."

There was a lot of discussion among the crowd.

A glint of light flashed in Jiang Lin's eyes.

The primordial spark?

He now possesses the Purple Flame Thunder Lotus Fire, which is a fusion of the Blue Flame Thunder Gang Fire and the Azure Lotus Heart Fire.

If we obtain another source of primordial fire, it might allow the Purple Flame Thunder Lotus Fire to evolve once again!

With that thought in mind, Jiang Lin no longer hesitated.

"Let's go have some fun."

Gu Lanxing and the other two women exchanged glances, surprised that Jiang Lin would stay here. They quickly followed Jiang Lin over.

A long queue formed at the registration desk, all dressed as alchemists. When it was Jiang's turn, the old man in charge of registration didn't even look up.

"Name, lineage, alchemist rank."

"Lin Jiang has no master and has not yet refined any elixirs."

In fact, Jiang Lin wasn't exactly without a master. In the Eastern Xuan Relics Continent, he devoured the fragmented spiritual essence of the Pure Sea Pill King and also obtained the alchemy techniques and inheritance of Senior Dan Xuanzi.

But these two figures lived more than three thousand years ago, and probably no one would recognize them if they were mentioned in this place.

As for his own name, Jiang Lin reversed it. He had been cultivating for so long but had never played the "pretending to be weak to deceive others" trick before. He wondered if he would have the chance this time. It wouldn't hurt to play this trick once in a while.

The old man paused, then looked up.

"Kid, are you here to cause trouble?"

His face darkened, and he pointed to the sign beside him: "Read carefully, only alchemists of level three or above are eligible to participate!"

"You can't even refine pills, what are you doing getting involved?"

The people around them also cast strange glances at them.

"You dare to sign up if you can't even refine pills?"

"They've probably heard about clues to the primordial flame and are trying their luck here!"

"What a joke! Alchemy is no child's play!"

Mocking voices rose and fell.

Jiang Lin remained expressionless and flipped his palm over.

"Tch~"

A wisp of purple flame rose from the palm of his hand.

The flames flickered, with faint flashes of lightning.

The intense heat distorted the surrounding air.

"This... the Primal Flame?!"

The old man suddenly stood up, his eyes wide open.

The surrounding mockery stopped abruptly.

Everyone stared intently at the wisp of purple flame, their eyes filled with shock and greed.

The primordial spark is one in a million!

Ordinary alchemists seek it their whole lives but cannot obtain it.

This young man actually possesses?

Although it's impossible to tell what kind of fire it is, the aura and temperature make it undoubtedly a primordial fire!

"Cough cough..."

The old man coughed and quickly said with a smile, "Because, young brother, since you possess the primordial fire seed, you should have said so earlier."

The elderly man was so excited that he became incoherent and hurriedly registered.

"Anyone with a primordial flame, regardless of whether they are a pill refiner or not, can participate!"

"This is a special case for the competition; I almost forgot!"

As he spoke, he announced loudly, "Ladies and gentlemen! This young master possesses the primordial fire seed, meeting the requirements for the competition!"

"If anyone lacks the skill in alchemy but possesses a primordial fire seed or a special flame, remember to inform me beforehand. Anyone who wants to join the alchemy competition is welcome!"

The sound echoed throughout the square, attracting even more attention.

Gu Lanxing and the other two women did not join Jiang Lin's queue. They did not possess the Origin Flame or were alchemists.

When Jiang Lin signed up, they stayed in the crowd to watch the excitement, and it looked quite convincing.

"Registration fee is one hundred spirit stones." The old man handed over the token.

"You've come at just the right time. Today is the last day to register. Get ready tomorrow, and the Spirit Pill Competition will officially begin the day after tomorrow. You can enter with this token."

Jiang Lin paid the spirit stones and accepted the token.

The token felt warm and smooth to the touch, with the character "丹" (Dan) engraved on the front and the number "九十九" (Ninety-Nine) on the back.

"Okay, got it."

Jiang Lin's actions could be considered a clandestine patrol.

This area is within the jurisdiction of the Misty Holy Land, and as the Holy Son of the Misty Land, it wouldn't be wrong to say that he was traveling incognito.

He put away the token and left with the three women.

Behind them, the crowd was buzzing with discussion.

"Who is that kid? He actually possesses the Primal Flame!"

"Perhaps it's just some kind of exceptionally powerful special flame? Like the beast fire of some powerful spirit beast?"

"I don't know. Judging from his young age, could he be a disciple of some great alchemy master?"

"How is that possible? How could the successor of a master alchemist not know how to refine elixirs? This is going to be interesting!"

The people discussed it amongst themselves, while the rest continued to sign up.

Jiang Lin, having a day off tomorrow, took Gu Lanxing and the other two women to an inn to stay in.

The guest rooms are quiet and elegant, and you can overlook the street view by opening the window.

"Does the young master truly intend to participate in the alchemy competition?"

Gu Lanxing poured a cup of tea and asked softly.

"Um."

Jiang Lin nodded, toying with the token in his hand.

"The clues to the primordial spark are not to be missed."

"But young master has never refined pills before..."

Qin Yue was somewhat worried.

The art of alchemy is vast and profound.

Controlling the fire, purifying, melting, and condensing the elixir—each step requires meticulous refinement.

In Qin Yue's view, although Jiang Lin possessed the primordial fire seed, he had never put it into practice, and perhaps...

"It's alright."

Jiang Lin smiled, a confident glint in his eyes.

"I have many alchemy traditions in my mind, and I'll take this opportunity to verify them."

"Besides, even if it doesn't work out, we can just buy the clues then."

He's in a good mood now.

With his current wealth, he could easily afford to buy a lead.

Of course, if you're in a bad mood, the scenario of "I don't eat beef" might also occur...

Participating in the competition was more about practicing my skills.

Liu Ningxiang suddenly said, "Young Master, I just heard someone say that the favorite to win this time is the successor of Danwang Valley."

"Danwang Valley?"

"Yes, the Eastern Xuan Region is a sacred place for alchemy. It is said that the valley master is a sixth-level alchemist."

Liu Ningxiang recounted all the information she had gathered.

"Three successors have come to Danwang Valley this time, all of whom have advanced to the fourth-level alchemist."

"Among them, the eldest brother, Yao Chen, is hailed as a once-in-a-century genius in alchemy."

"There are rumors that he has already begun to attempt to refine fifth-grade spirit pills."

A fourth-level alchemist can refine fourth-level spiritual pills corresponding to the Qi Sea Realm.

A fifth-level alchemist can refine fifth-level spiritual pills corresponding to the Profound Realm.

In this elixir competition, fourth-level alchemists are already the best.

If Yao Chen can truly refine fifth-grade spirit pills, then generally speaking, winning the championship is indeed a foregone conclusion.

Jiang Lin was not afraid at all; on the contrary, he became even more interested.

"It's quite rare to be able to compete on the same stage as a genius in alchemy."

"Tomorrow I will go into seclusion to study the Dao of Alchemy."

"You can do whatever you want."

The three women responded in unison.

Jiang Lin set up a simple protective barrier in the guest room and sat cross-legged.

Numerous alchemy traditions surfaced in his mind.

The Classic of Herbal Elixir, The True Secrets of Fire Refining, The Complete Collection of Ancient Elixir Formulas...

These were all things he had learned from the legacy of Chunhai Danwang and Danxuanzi, which he had never studied carefully before.

Now, I'm calming down and reflecting on each word and sentence.

His terrifying insight began to take effect.

"The foundation of alchemy lies in controlling fire."

"The timing of the heat is divided into gentle, forceful, and urgent..."

"The purification process involves three quenchings and three refinings..."

"The art of alchemy emphasizes the harmony of Yin and Yang, and the mutual generation of the Five Elements..."

"When condensing the elixir, one must use spiritual thought to guide it and lock in the medicinal properties..."

Jiang Lin was completely absorbed in it.

As the saying goes, once you understand one thing, all things become clear!

With Jiang Lin's current comprehension and cultivation, studying the basics of alchemy is as easy as breathing and drinking water.

An hour passed without us realizing it.

He began to take out the alchemy furnace and the spiritual herbs.

This alchemy furnace and spiritual herbs were seized from some unlucky fellow. Jiang Lin's storage bag contained everything from first-tier to fifth-tier spiritual herbs!

There are quite a few sixth-tier spiritual herbs as well.

There aren't many at the seventh rank.

He had never had the chance to use those low-level spiritual herbs before, but now he could finally put them to good use.

"Let's try the most basic Tier 1 Qi-restoring pill first."

Purple flames of thunder lotus fire rose from his palm and were thrown into the alchemy furnace.

The furnace temperature rose sharply, and Jiang Lin, following the instructions in the tradition, added the first medicinal ingredient.

"laugh!"

The elixir instantly turned black and ashes.

The heat was too high.

Jiang Lin could replace them as he pleased; he had more than he could use, so he wasn't afraid of wasting them or feeling bad about it!

The second time, the heat was too weak, and the elixir failed to be purified.

The third time, the heat was not controlled properly, and the elixir was only half-cooked.

The room reeked of burning, and ashes were piled up beside the alchemy furnace. Jiang Lin's eyes remained calm.

Every failure was an opportunity to accumulate experience, and his control over the heat of refining first-tier spiritual medicine became increasingly refined.

the fourth time.

The elixir melted slowly in the flames, impurities were removed and the essence was condensed according to the method described in the prescription.

"It's done!"

Jiang Lin used his spiritual power to guide the medicinal liquid.

The medicinal liquid churned and gradually condensed into a perfectly round pill.

Once the elixir is complete, a delicate fragrance fills the air.

Although it was only the most basic first-tier Qi-restoring pill, it was ultimately successful, and...

Jiang Lin only tried four times!

He went from a complete novice who had never refined elixirs to an alchemist who successfully refined a first-grade elixir in just four attempts!

The importance of comprehension and inheritance is self-evident.

Of course, it is also blessed by the flame of the Purple Flame Thunder Lotus.

"continue."

Jiang Lin did not slacken his efforts and continued to try.

From Tier 1 to Tier 2, from Qi-restoring pills to healing pills, detoxifying pills, and spirit-exploding pills...

One night passed.

Jiang Lin opened his eyes, his gaze sharp yet restrained.

There were more than ten jade bottles in front of him, each containing three to five pills.

From first-order to third-order, everything is available.

"At the third-tier alchemist level, it should be extremely difficult to encounter an opponent." He muttered to himself, putting away the alchemy furnace.

The gap between the third and fourth levels of alchemy is a significant hurdle, and after the fourth level, each subsequent advancement becomes extremely difficult.

Jiang Lin thought about it and decided against spending a day exploring the Little Spirit Pill City.

"Let's continue refining the elixir!"

"Let's see if I can break through to the fourth-level alchemist."

Jiang Lin also wanted to try!

In the alchemist circle, there is a huge gap between the third and fourth levels, but he went from zero to a third-level alchemist overnight and didn't seem to find it too difficult.

His spiritual power, his comprehension, his cultivation, his legacy, his spark...

This miracle was created by a variety of reasons.

Therefore, he was also eager to see if he could continue to create miracles with his own abilities.

Jiang Lin found alchemy quite interesting, and after making up his mind, he began to immerse himself in it again.

As it turned out, Jiang Lin had underestimated his conditions.

Five hours before the Spirit Pill Competition, Jiang Lin wasted hundreds of fourth-grade spiritual herbs, but finally succeeded in refining his first fourth-grade spiritual pill!

If the people of the Holy Land's Alchemy Peak knew this, they would probably be insanely envious and jealous...

Not a buddy.

Which of us didn't accumulate experience day by day to break through step by step? You became a fourth-level alchemist in just one day and one night?

"Is Yao Chen said to be able to refine fifth-grade spirit pills?"

Jiang Lin did admire Yao Chen somewhat.

Because this Yao Chen doesn't seem to be very old, yet he can refine fifth-grade spirit pills.

Jiang Lin thought about the differences between himself and Yao Chen.

Although he is currently unable to refine fifth-order bells, he is blessed with a fire seed that is no weaker than the top twenty primordial fire seeds.

A spark is enough to make up for a lack of experience.

In addition, there are those ancient elixir formulas in my mind...

They may not be without the ability to compete.

With a few hours to go before the Spirit Pill Competition, Jiang Lin stopped thinking about it and instead called in Gu Lanxing and the other two women.

Let them serve me as I bathe and change, and let me rest.

The three women were serving Jiang Lin in the bathroom at the same time, which made Jiang Lin feel extremely good. The three women were busy in front of him, behind him, and below him, while he closed his eyes and pretended to sleep.

soon……

"Young master, it's time."

Gu Lanxing gently reminded him.

The three women helped Jiang Lin get dressed.

Jiang Lin got up and pushed open the door.

After becoming a fourth-level alchemist, he had a faint medicinal fragrance on his body.

That was caused by prolonged exposure to elixirs.

"Let's go see what this so-called Spirit Pill Competition is all about," Jiang Lin said with a smile.

The four left the inn and headed towards the competition venue.

The competition venue was located in the central square of Xiaolingdan City.

At this moment, the place is packed with people and the noise is deafening.

On the high platform, there are more than a hundred alchemy furnaces.

Beside each alchemy furnace stood a participating alchemist. Jiang Lin used his token to ascend the platform and find his place.

Number ninety-nine.

His gaze swept across his surroundings.

To the left is a short, stout old man, who is resting with his eyes closed.

To the right was a young man in a blue robe, looking nervous.

Ahead, three young men in white stood side by side, exuding an extraordinary air.

"Young master, that is the successor of Danwang Valley."

Gu Lanxing, sitting offstage, transmitted his voice.

Jiang Lin nodded slightly.

The one in the middle of the three had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and a calm demeanor.

It must be Yao Chen.

As if sensing the gaze, Yao Chen turned to look.

She saw Jiang Lin looking her over.

Yao Chen was slightly taken aback.

For some reason, he felt that the handsome man who was looking him over seemed rather special.

Therefore, he nodded in a friendly manner.

Jiang Lin nodded in response.

"quiet!"

On the high platform, an old man in black robes spoke in a deep voice.

The sound wasn't loud, but it drowned out all the noise.

"I am Chen Yan, one of the judges of this year's Elixir Competition. I will now announce the competition rules."

"The rules of the competition are very simple: the one who can refine the highest grade elixir within the time it takes for three incense sticks to burn wins."

"Materials are to be brought by the participants. The alchemy furnace can be provided by the organizers or you can bring your own."

"Now, we can begin!"

As soon as Chen Yan finished speaking, the alchemists immediately took action.

"boom!"

"boom!"

Flames rose up, illuminating the high platform.

There are ordinary spiritual fires, as well as beast fires and earth fires.

Ordinary spiritual fire, needless to say, is the spiritual fire that appears when a fire-attribute cultivator circulates their cultivation techniques or practices a certain martial art.

Beast fire is fire taken from spirit beasts.

Some mythical beasts possess special flames.

Human cultivators or alchemists can also refine it using special methods and make it their own.

Earth fire is a kind of flame similar to the primordial fire, also born from heaven and earth, but it is far inferior to the primordial fire.

However, it is better than most beast fire and most spiritual fire, and is a substitute for alchemists who do not have a source of fire.

Among these, the most eye-catching was the golden flame that rose from Yao Chen's palm, which transformed into the shape of a bird.

"Golden Crow Flame! Ranked twenty-second on the Earth Fire Ranking!"

Someone exclaimed in surprise, recognizing him.

Yao Chen remained calm as he placed the Golden Crow Flame into the alchemy furnace.

The furnace temperature rose sharply, and he began to add the elixirs.

The movements were fluid and graceful, a pleasure to behold.

"As expected of a successor from the Pill King Valley!"

"Judging by this, it's at least a fourth-tier spirit pill!"

"Maybe it really is Tier 5!"

Amidst the murmurs, Jiang Lin also made a move.

Purple flames rose from his palm, crackling with lightning.

"That's the flame you mentioned that's suspected to be the primordial fire? Truly extraordinary."

"The color is so peculiar, it seems to contain the power of thunder."

"Does he possess the power of both thunder and fire?"

"I've never seen flames like this before..."

"Could it be Blue Flame Thunderfire? But isn't this supposed to be a purple lotus shape?"

"..."

Under the watchful eyes of everyone.

Jiang Lin threw the Purple Flame Thunder Lotus Fire into the alchemy furnace.

He did not rush to administer the elixir, but instead closed his eyes and concentrated.

An ancient elixir formula appeared in my mind.

"Fourth-tier, Thunder Explosion Pill."

This pill uses the power of thunder as its main ingredient, and taking it can temporarily double the strength of a fourth-level cultivator!

Its refining difficulty is among the highest of the fourth-tier pills.

Furthermore, in this era, Thunder Explosion Pill should be a lost elixir, and Jiang Lin found the formula in the legacy of Senior Dan Xuanzi.

"That's it."

Jiang Lin opened his eyes and began to move.

The first incense stick was lit as Jiang Lin was refining the elixir.

The power of the Purple Flame Thunder Lotus Fire is too great; it can easily destroy spiritual herbs if one is not careful.

He also had to carefully control the heat.

In contrast, consider Yao Chen.

Golden flames leaped within the alchemy furnace, filling the air with the fragrance of medicinal herbs.

"Look, what is Yao Chen refining?"

Someone exclaimed in surprise.

Yao Chen's expression was solemn as he formed a hand seal.

The alchemy furnace trembled, and golden light shone brightly.

"Could it be a fourth-tier Golden Marrow Pill? It can temper the body and enhance physique; it's almost finished!"

"He's almost finished refining a fourth-grade pill in the first incense stick's time. Yao Chen truly lives up to his reputation. It seems he's planning to refine other elixirs in the next two incense sticks' time, right?"

"It seems the championship is definitely his."

Soon, Yao Chen put away the pills and closed his eyes to regulate his breathing.

In the next two incense sticks' time, he will try a fifth-grade spirit pill!

Jiang Lin remained unmoved and continued the purification process.

It's just for fun anyway.

As the second incense stick burned, he began to melt the elixir.

Purple flames of thunder and lotus fire churned within the alchemy furnace, fusing more than ten kinds of medicinal liquids.

This process was extremely taxing on spiritual energy, yet Jiang Lin didn't break a sweat and looked relaxed.

By the third incense stick, most of the alchemists had finished refining their products.

On the high platform, only Jiang Lin and Yao Chen continued their work.

Inside the medicine furnace, the golden light grew ever brighter.

Faint sounds of tigers roaring and dragons howling could be heard.

"A fifth-grade pill! It's definitely a fifth-grade pill!"

"Is Yao Chen really going to succeed?"

"How old is he? He can actually refine fifth-grade pills!"

Everyone held their breath, staring intently at Yao Chen's alchemy furnace.

On Jiang Lin's side, the purple flames had turned deep purple.

Lightning crackled and leaped in the flames.

"Freeze!"

Jiang Lin and Yao Chen drank in a low voice almost simultaneously.

"boom!"

The medicine furnace exploded, and golden light shot into the sky.

A pill the size of a fist flew out, its fragrance filling the entire square.

"Fifth-tier Tiger Soul Dragon Soul Pill! Successful!"

Chen Yan suddenly stood up, his eyes filled with excitement.

For Yao Chen, reaching the fifth rank was something he could only dream of!

Yao Chen's face was pale, but her eyes were full of joy.

He succeeded!

However, at that moment...

"Boom!"

A thunderous roar echoed from Jiang Lin's alchemy furnace.

Deep purple flames shot into the sky, transforming into a swirling thunder dragon.

The thunder dragon roared and spat out a purple pill.

The surface of the pill was covered with dense thunder patterns, with faint electric light flowing through it.

The others were horrified.

"What kind of elixir is this? How could it produce such a terrifying phenomenon upon its formation?"

"Could it be a spirit pill even stronger than a fifth-grade spirit pill? Or perhaps a sixth-grade spirit pill?"

"It shouldn't be. This elixir feels a bit strange."

"..."

Unlike the others, Chen Yan, who was the referee, narrowed his eyes as he looked at the elixir in the air.

"This is……"

"Could this be the legendary Thunderburst Pill...? Is this of perfect quality?!"

Chen Yan's pupils suddenly contracted.

He had once seen a description of the Thunderburst Pill in an ancient book of alchemy formulas, and it was exactly the same as the formation method of this elixir in the air.

Moreover, this is of perfect quality, meaning the elixir is flawless and has excellent efficacy!

This kind of quality is rare and hard to come by.

"A draw?"

Chen Yan murmured.

Yao Chen's fifth-grade pills were of ordinary quality.

Jiang Lin's fourth-tier pill is of perfect quality.

It's really hard to say which one is more valuable.

Chen Yan took a deep breath and whispered to the referees for a moment, but they seemed to have some disagreements.

The two sides seemed to be arguing.

Finally, Chen Yan, with a somewhat complicated expression, said in a deep voice.

"The jury unanimously ruled in favor of the judges."

"The champion of this year's Elixir Competition is Yao Chen!"

Jiang Lin was somewhat surprised.

This is a perfect quality Thunder Explosion Pill, which should theoretically be superior to Yao Chen's Tiger Soul Dragon Soul Pill.

He was quite happy to have refined a perfect Thunder Explosion Pill, thinking he had won the championship, but the result was somewhat unexpected.

But it doesn't matter anyway, it's just for fun.

He just needs to get his hands on the clues to the Origin Flame.