C2504 Unexpectedly!
C2504 Unexpectedly!
"That was all rumors. I was the only one who knew what was going on that day. I have known Chen Ye for many years, and we could even be considered to be in the same sect. That is because we were taught by the same senior alchemist for a period of time."
Fang Xiang raised his eyebrows and said, "In the same sect? I don't think he has any good intentions towards you."
Speaking of this, Zhu Yan said angrily, "Good intentions? In the past, I did have good intentions towards him, but unfortunately, I didn't know that he was that kind of person. Of course, that senior passed me a pill furnace and made me hate him until now."
"However, this guy has been holding back for a few years. At that time, I didn't have any disciples and was unable to enter the inner area to watch the refinement of the various alchemists. So, I found someone to cooperate with and hoped to use this opportunity to obtain the qualification to enter the valley. Unfortunately, all the alchemists had people they needed to bring with them, so I was unable to find a partner. At that time, I coincidentally met Chen Ye. He was bringing the juniors of his clan here, and after knowing what I was thinking, he agreed to my request."
"Originally, everything was fine. However, after the start of the sea trial, this guy found the Pill Sect's guards and told them that I had nothing to do with them. He was an alchemist who had sneaked into the valley."
"If I had admitted defeat at that time, there wouldn't have been so much trouble later on. However, how could I endure my temper? I directly attacked and planned to teach him a lesson. After all, my cultivation was above his. What happened later on was roughly the same as what Brother Fang Xiang said. In the end, I was chased out of the valley and was punished by the Pill Sect. I don't know what my clan's ancestor promised me when he settled this matter. Unfortunately, those alchemists were all afraid of the Pill Sect. It was even more difficult for me to gain a foothold in the alchemist world."
Jiang Fann smiled and said, "I thought it was a big deal. I was just tricked by someone. As for the Medicine World, if you are strong enough, you will be able to stand on your own feet. Once you step into the ranks of emperor-ranked alchemists, there will definitely be a large number of cultivators and alchemists who will choose to be friends with you. There will also be many geniuses of the Dao of Alchemy who want to follow you or become your disciples. However, after this competition, if there are no problems, everything that happened before should be settled."
Zhu Yan laughed and said, "Then I really have to rely on you. Just like what I said before, if you can make me be friends with the higher-ups of the Pill Sect, I will definitely treat you well."
At this moment, there was a commotion at the entrance of the valley. Jiang Fann and the others were far away, but they were all attracted by the sound.
"What's going on?"
The three of them looked over at the same time. They saw that the cultivators at the entrance were all moving to the sides, as if they were avoiding something.
Soon, they saw three figures walking in from the entrance. They were dressed in purple robes and had evil smiles on their faces. They looked very strange.
Zhu Yan frowned and said, "evil cultivators!"
Jiang Fann sized up the three figures. The girl in the lead had very fair skin, bright eyes, and a face full of confidence. She was also very pretty. She was in her early twenties and her cultivation was not weak. She had reached the ninth level of the Dao Understanding Stage.
Although the two middle-aged cultivators beside her gave off a powerful aura, their cultivation was restrained. Their cultivation was not displayed in front of everyone.
Fang Xian frowned and said, "This girl is very unfamiliar. I don't have any impression of her cultivation. It seems that she is also a cultivator who doesn't spend much time outside."
Jiang Fann said indifferently, "The Poison Arts is very strong!"
The aura that the girl was exuding was very similar to Shen Meng's, but the feeling she gave off was completely different.
Fang Xian sighed and said, "The Pill Sect is really confident. They don't care about those so-called orthodox cultivators at all."
Zhu Yan said, "There are also quite a few scumbags in the orthodox path. Chen Ye is one of the top scumbags!"
Jiang Fann did not reply. Instead, he stared at the girl seriously. He could feel the aura of the Strange Fire from the girl. It was a very special kind of flame.
Fang Xian said, "It seems that the things that the Pill Sect has brought out this time have indeed attracted a lot of cultivators here."
After saying that, he looked at Jiang Fann and said, "Maybe these guys aren't weaker than the alchemists of the Pill Sect."
Jiang Fann smiled and said, "They are all the same. At least for now, these guys don't give me any pressure. The alchemists who can give me some pressure are all there."
After saying that, Jiang Fann pointed at the Pill Sect's high ground with his thumb.
Zhu Yan, who was at the side, saw this and immediately said, "You better calm down and prepare for the competition. There is only one day left."
In the afternoon, another group of people caused a commotion. It was three monks dressed in monk robes. The little baldy in the lead had a calm expression on his face. After entering the valley to register, he went to a corner to cultivate. He did not pay attention to anyone else as if he was not interested in anything.
However, Jiang Fann sensed a supreme aura from his body. It should be a special flame. He must be a genius in the Fire Arts. He wondered how strong he was in the Dao of Alchemy.
It was not until evening that the two disciples of the Pill Sect left the viewing platform. They then entered the valley with two alchemists. Many alchemists noticed them, and even Qin Feng was staring at the two figures, wanting to know their identities.
Unfortunately, the two of them were still wearing cloaks, so their faces could not be seen clearly.
Jiang Fann sat cross-legged and looked at the situation in his Hundred Treasures Bag. Of course, he had already prepared some ingredients, which should be enough to deal with such a situation.
According to his observation over the past two days, he had a rough understanding of the contestants. There were only a few that could interest him. However, he had to admit that the requirements for alchemists in the Nine Heavens were completely different from the Nine Desolations. Especially for these young alchemists, their cultivation was not weak.
The night passed without a word. The next morning, a few groups of people came in. These cultivators were all young people. At noon, the entrance to the valley was closed. The registration was over, and the valley was filled with alchemists. There were a lot of them.
Fang Xiao said, "If it wasn't for the fact that most of the alchemists would be eliminated in the first round, it would be a spectacular sight to have so many alchemists concocting medicine at the same time."
Zhu Yan said, "Actually, only one-third of the participants are actually participating in the competition. However, the number of participants is more than double the previous competitions."
Jiang Fann could feel the fluctuation of Spiritual Strength in the valley. He looked up and saw a Spiritual Strength Barrier covering the entire valley. The Spiritual Strength in the valley slowly rose and then stabilized. It was filled with Spiritual Strength. It was obvious that this place was a treasure land.
At this moment, a figure descended from the sky and slowly landed on the stage in the middle of the valley.
It was an old man with a sage-like demeanor. He had white hair and a child-like face. He had a kind smile on his face and his body was emitting an extremely strong vitality, giving people a very comfortable feeling.
Seeing this person, Zhu Yan was very excited.
"It's Lord Chen Ning who is hosting this competition. He is one of the three great alchemists of the Pill Sect. He is a powerful alchemist who is halfway to becoming an immortal herb master. It's said that as long as he finds enough ingredients and pill recipes, he will be able to step into the ranks of immortal herb masters. Some people even suspect that he has already stepped into this rank."
Without Zhu Yan's introduction, Jiang Fann could feel that this old man was extraordinary. Moreover, he was stronger than the alchemists he had seen before.
The old man called Chen Ning's cultivation was not low. Judging from his aura, he should have reached the peak of the Mortal Separating Stage, or even stronger.
"Welcome to participate in and watch the new season of the Alchemy Competition. The Alchemy Competition of the Upper Nine Heavens will definitely become stronger because of your efforts."
Then, he suddenly pointed at the sky. In the next moment, the space above him fluctuated, and a golden light bloomed.
As the golden light appeared, the Creation Spell of Heaven and Earth, which had been silent for a long time in Jiang Fann's Qi Sea, suddenly released a powerful Spiritual Strength. Then, it continuously shook and flashed with light.
Jiang Fann's entire body trembled as he looked at the golden light above the old man in shock. The familiar aura made him unable to calm down.
"The incomplete Divine Spell!"
Jiang Fann had never dreamed that he would actually see the remnant of the Creation Spell of Heaven and Earth in the Upper Nine Heavens. He had always thought that the remnant should be in the Nine Desolations.
"If the higher-ups of the Pill Sect are not lying, could it be that the Divine Spell came from the Ancestral Realm?"
Just as Jiang Fann was speaking, the old man had already held the incomplete Divine Spell in his hand.
"What you see is the treasure that our experts of the Pill Sect brought back from the Ancestral Realm of the Human Clan. It's an incomplete scroll, but unfortunately, we don't know what secrets are hidden inside. However, how could the treasures in the Ancestral Realm be ordinary? This is also a part of the final reward of this competition."
After he finished speaking, the entire valley immediately boiled up. Even some of the cultivators on the grandstand looked at the golden paper with shining eyes.
Fang Xian quickly said to Jiang Fann, "This is the legendary treasure. As expected, it's the same as the rumors. The Pill Sect has taken out something good."
Fang Xian seemed very excited, but when he looked at Jiang Fann, he found that Jiang Fann was very calm and did not have the slightest intention of speaking.
"Don't you have any interest in this thing?"
Jiang Fann regained his senses and said calmly, "I can't see anything special about it, but I want it."
Zhu Yan, who was at the side, said, "You can have it if you want it. I said I want to be the Pill Furnace Medicine Venerable …"
Before Jiang Fann could reply, the old man on the stage spoke again, "There is still one more reward!"
After saying that, he flipped his hand and released the Spiritual Strength. In the next moment, a pill furnace appeared in front of him, emitting a precious light and a burning aura, causing an uproar in the valley again.
Zhu Yan exclaimed, "A Sovereign-rank pill furnace? They are really willing!"
Fang Xian said, "It's just a Sovereign-rank spirit treasure. Why are you so excited?"
Jiang Fann said, "Sovereign-rank pill furnaces are completely different from ordinary Sovereign-rank spirit treasures. Not only do they need a powerful tool for refining, but they also need a powerful alchemist to refine it successfully. Moreover, the failure rate is extremely high. The higher the quality of the pill furnace, the harder it is to refine, and the more valuable it is."
Zhu Yan looked at the pill furnace with an envious expression, "If I had such a treasure to assist me, my alchemy ability would increase by at least 30%."
The old man introduced the origin of the pill furnace. It was a powerful alchemist from the Pill Furnace. If there were no accidents, this pill furnace should have been prepared for the Pill Furnace Genius. Moreover, they were very confident in the methods of the Pill Furnace disciples.