Cultivating Immortality Through a Hundred Lifetimes in Both Realms

"Zhou Yun of the Zhou family in Ningyuan Ward, why does he seem somewhat familiar?"

The manager first noticed the amount of contribution points on Jiang Yun's identity token before confirming Jiang Yun's identity.

"Zhou Yun... So it was him, the genius alchemist who developed the formula for the Qi-Boosting Pill. Even Uncle-Master Cui Ding praised him highly."

After a moment's thought, the steward quickly remembered that Jiang Yun was the one who developed the formula for the Qi-Boosting Pill.

So he returned the identity token to Jiang Yun with both hands and said flatteringly, "So it's Senior Zhou. I've heard so much about you."

Jiang Yun retrieved his identity token and nodded slightly.

When someone says they've long admired your name, it's just a polite remark and shouldn't be taken seriously.

"Seniors," the steward reminded them, "only those who pass the examination can enter the Purple Cloud Sect; the other person must wait here."

"However, the assessment for a second-tier high-grade alchemist takes a long time, so it's better to go back and wait for news."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Hongde stood up and said to Jiang Yun, "In that case, I will return to my family and await your good news."

After saying this, Zhou Hongde left Qingfeng Town and returned to the Zhou family in Ningyuanfang.

"Senior, please follow me. Let's rest in the Pill Hall for the night, and the assessment can begin tomorrow."

After Zhou Hongde left, the steward led Jiang Yun to the Zixiao Sect.

Jiang Yun followed the steward and left Qingfeng Town, arriving at an open space.

Standing on this open space, the steward took out the Purple Cloud Sect disciple token.

Suddenly, a purple light flashed across the token.

Immediately afterwards, an opening appeared in the great formation that concealed the Purple Cloud Sect.

"Senior, please."

After learning of Jiang Yun's identity, the steward was quite polite and allowed Jiang Yun to walk ahead before entering the Zixiao Sect.

Jiang Yun stepped inside with a calm expression.

After passing through the formation, the scene before them underwent a dramatic transformation.

Seventy-two majestic peaks rose abruptly from the ground, piercing the clouds, with clouds and mist swirling between them, and flocks of cranes circling overhead.

Each mountain peak exudes a magnificent spiritual energy, and the waterfalls flowing between the mountains resemble an inverted Milky Way.

The highest peak in the middle is the main peak of the Zixiao Sect.

The ornately decorated palaces on the main peak are still faintly visible.

Looking around, countless streams of light shuttled back and forth among the seventy-two peaks; these were the Foundation Establishment stage inner disciples of the Zixiao Sect flying on their swords.

At the mountain gate, a thick amethyst pillar supports a majestic archway that is dozens of feet high, with three large, elegant characters engraved on its plaque: Zixiao Sect.

Looking out over the mountain gate at the seventy-two peaks, one sees that each peak has a different appearance, yet they all blend together as one.

"Such rich spiritual energy of heaven and earth, no wonder it is a third-order spiritual vein."

Jiang Yun withdrew his gaze and clearly felt the rich spiritual energy of heaven and earth rushing towards him.

"Senior, that is Dan Ding Peak, the mountain where the Dan Hall of the Zi Xiao Sect is located." The steward pointed to a mountain and said with a smile.

After saying this, he held the Zixiao Sect disciple token and led Jiang Yun into the mountain gate.

After entering the mountain gate, the two used their physical bodies to fly directly towards Dan Ding Peak.

Flying through the clouds, Jiang Yun could see the scenery that was originally shrouded in mist.

After flying for a short while, the two soon approached Dan Ding Peak.

As Jiang Yun approached Dan Ding Peak, he saw a huge alchemy furnace halfway up the mountain.

Looking up from this alchemy furnace, you can see the main building of Dan Ding Peak, the Dan Hall.

The scale of the Dan Hall even surpasses that of the Mission Hall.

"Senior, please wait a moment while I go and inform the Grand Elder of the Pill Hall."

The steward told Jiang Yun to wait in front of the Pill Hall, while he himself went inside to meet the Grand Elder who managed the affairs of the Pill Hall.

The current Grand Elder in charge of the Dan Hall affairs is none other than Cui Ding, a disciple of Rong Daoren.

Over the years, Cui Ding has gained a lot from the Qi-Boosting Pill formula and has been promoted from a second-tier high-grade alchemist to a near-third-tier low-grade alchemist.

A so-called "quasi-third-grade low-level alchemist" is someone who can only refine one type of third-grade low-level pill.

Furthermore, the assessment of a second-tier superior alchemist is no small matter and requires Cui Ding's personal decision.

"Elder, the senior who participated in the second-tier high-grade alchemist assessment is waiting outside the Pill Hall."

When the liaison officer saw Cui Ding, he bowed respectfully and then immediately got down to business.

"Hmm." Cui Ding nodded lightly. "Arrange for him to stay in the side hall. The assessment will begin tomorrow."

"Yes, ma'am." The steward accepted the order and was about to leave.

All that was heard was Cui Ding asking, "Has the identity token been verified?"

"Reporting to the Grand Elder, his identity has been verified." The steward bowed and explained, "This man is named Zhou Yun, a member of the Zhou family of Ningyuan Ward. I remember that the formula for the Qi-Boosting Pill was developed by him."

"What! Zhou Yun, the one who developed the Qi-Boosting Pill?" Cui Ding exclaimed in shock, "Why didn't you say so sooner? Quickly, go and invite him in!"

"Yes, ma'am."

Upon hearing this, the steward immediately ran towards the main gate of the Pill Hall.

He couldn't understand why Cui Ding valued Jiang Yun so much, since Jiang Yun had only developed a formula for a Qi-boosting pill.

"Senior, the Grand Elder invites you in."

The steward arrived at the entrance of the Dan Hall, invited Jiang Yun inside, and led him to Cui Ding.

After bringing Jiang Yun before Cui Ding, he obediently withdrew and returned to Qingfeng Town.

"Fellow Daoist Zhou, is the formula for the Qi-Boosting Pill yours?" Cui Ding stepped forward and smiled, "I am Cui Ding, the Grand Elder of the Pill Hall. I have long admired you."

"Greetings, Elder." Jiang Yun cupped his hands and said, "The formula for the Qi-Boosting Pill did indeed originate from me."

"Fellow Daoist is indeed exceptionally talented, not to mention having developed such an exquisite and unparalleled elixir formula," Cui Ding complimented.

"In just over fifty years, he has advanced from a second-tier low-grade alchemist to a second-tier high-grade alchemist, which is something that ordinary people can hardly achieve."

"Elder, you flatter me." Jiang Yun said calmly, "Whether I can pass the Pill Hall's assessment is still unknown."

"The assessment is just a rule of the Pill Hall. I presume you were already a second-tier high-grade pill master before this."

After Cui Ding finished speaking, he suddenly became serious and asked, "The assessment will begin tomorrow. Which three types of pills did you refine?"

"Second-grade superior-quality Myriad Spirit Pill, Yin-Yang Cloud and Rain Pill, and Mind-Clearing and Enlightenment Pill," Jiang Yun said, cupping his hands in greeting.

"These three kinds of pills are quite difficult to refine, fellow Daoist is too modest."

Cui Ding was quite surprised, not expecting that the three types of pills Jiang Yun chose to use to break through to the second-tier high-grade alchemist level were all pills with high refining difficulty.

"That's why it's still uncertain whether I'll pass this assessment," Jiang Yun said modestly.

Cui Ding twitched the corner of his mouth. "Looking at your calm and confident demeanor, how could you not be confident in this assessment?"

"In that case, I will have the medicinal herbs prepared later, and the assessment will be arranged first thing tomorrow morning," Cui Ding said thoughtfully.

"You will stay in the Pill Hall today. Once you pass the assessment and become a Pill Hall attendant, we will discuss the art of alchemy again."

Jiang Yun remained calm, but he was pondering in his heart.

"Exploring the art of alchemy?"

"Could it be that Cui Ding is treating me differently because of the pill formula?"

"But those three pill formulas all originated from the cultivation world of Qiankun, not from my own research."

Thinking of this, Jiang Yun's expression turned strange.

If Cui Ding were to approach him in the future to discuss elixir formulas, he would have no choice but to give him a vague answer.