"The Alchemist Guild's once-every-ten-year alchemy extravaganza is about to begin, and the alchemist branches of the four regions will all send their alchemists to participate."
"The rewards for each alchemy competition are very generous. It is not only a competition between the four alchemy branches of the East, West, South, and North, but also a competition for a spot to enter a secret realm called the Pill Realm."
"The alchemists who rank high in the competition will have the opportunity to enter the Pill Realm, which is said to be formed from the essence and power of an Emperor-grade alchemist after his death."
"Only alchemists can enter, and each alchemist can only have one chance to enter in their lifetime."
"The Pill Realm can be described as a paradise that all alchemists dream of, a place full of rare treasures and all kinds of spiritual herbs."
"If we are lucky, we might even be able to obtain the inheritance of the Dan realm and inherit the mantle of that Emperor-grade alchemist."
At this point, Yan Changpu's eyes were filled with longing and envy.
"Becoming an Emperor-grade alchemist is the pinnacle that every alchemist strives for in their lifetime. I did enter the Pill Realm once when I was young, but unfortunately, that was not my opportunity."
"I'm already so old, and my alchemy skills have only reached the seventh-grade alchemist level. I'm afraid I'll never be able to reach the level of an emperor-grade alchemist in my lifetime."
“But young friend Ruan is different. Young friend Ruan is already a seventh-grade alchemist at such a young age. His future is limitless. With your talent, you may find the opportunity you need in the Pill Realm.”
"Young friend Ruan is very likely to have received the inheritance of that Emperor-grade alchemist. If he can inherit the alchemy experience of the Emperor-grade alchemist, it will definitely be easier for him to break through to the Emperor-grade alchemist in the future."
Ruan Xiyan's face showed a thoughtful expression. The inheritance of an Emperor-grade alchemist was a temptation that no alchemist could resist.
Moreover, Elder Yan said that there are many rare spiritual herbs in the Dan Realm. It is unknown whether the secret realm left behind by the Emperor-grade alchemist might contain a solution to the Myriad Poisons Body.
She had never forgotten about Wanwan's body of ten thousand poisons.
Since Wanwan's Ten Thousand Poisons Body erupted in the secret realm last time, although she suppressed it again, she couldn't hold out for long.
If this isn't resolved soon, and it erupts again, Wanwan's body simply won't be able to withstand it.
It seems that no matter what the reason, it is necessary to make a trip to Danjing.
Ruan Xiyan made up her mind and looked at Yan Changpu, "Elder Yan, I agree to join the Alchemist Branch."
Upon hearing this, Yan Changpu's eyes blazed with boundless joy. "Excellent, excellent, excellent! It's wonderful that young friend Ruan is willing to become an honorary elder. Our Alchemist Branch is truly blessed with this opportunity!"
With Ruan Xiaoyou joining, he was very confident that he could get a good ranking in the alchemy competition held by the Alchemist Association.
The purpose of this alchemy competition was to prepare for the grand alchemy event and see if we could recruit any exceptionally talented alchemists.
I never expected such a big surprise from my friend Ruan.
"Elder Yan, when will the alchemy competition be held?" Ruan Xiyan asked.
"Because the power of the Pill Realm is limited, it is usually closed and only opens once every ten years, and there is a limit to the number of people who can enter each time."
"Because the precious spots of the Dan Realm are used as rewards for the results of the Alchemy Grand Competition, the Alchemy Grand Competition is also held once every ten years."
"There is exactly one year left until the next alchemy competition, which means that young friend Ruan has a year to prepare for the competition."
Ruan Xiyan understood.
Yan Changpu handed a special jade pendant to Ruan Xiyan, saying, "Young friend Ruan, this is a jade pendant representing your status as an honorary elder."
"I will also inform all the alchemy disciples of the entire Eastern District Alchemist Guild about this matter later."
"I'll trouble Elder Yan with these matters, but I have other things to attend to and won't stay at the Alchemist Branch for long. I will be there on time for the Alchemy Grand Gathering a year from now," Ruan Xiyan said.
Seeing Ruan Xiyan's resolute expression, Yan Changpu nodded, "Alright, since young friend Ruan has other important matters to attend to, then I wish young friend Ruan a smooth journey."
Having successfully obtained the Azure Lotus, Ruan Xiyan and Jun Yu set off for the Illusionary Hidden Sect.
Returning to the Illusionary Hidden Sect as soon as possible will allow us to reunite with Qiqi and the others, putting their minds at ease.
Moreover, it's unknown how long it will take to refine the power of the ferocious beast's inner core in the dantian sea using the Azure Lotus.
It's not too late to take the Azure Lotus after returning to the Illusionary Hidden Sect and finding a quiet environment.
Under the management of Yingxue and Lu Ji, the Illusionary Concealment Sect has recruited many more disciples.
In addition, there are the abundant mineral resources brought back by Yu Qiqi and the others. With the current treatment of the Illusionary Hidden Sect, it has no choice but to enter the ranks of the bottom-tier forces.
The disciples of the sect walked in twos and threes in one direction, their steps hurried.
As they walked, they turned to talk to the disciples beside them, "We heard that Elder Yu and Elder Lin are going to spar again in the arena today. Let's go and see."
"The last time they fought was because Elder Lin picked the flower that Elder Yu had carefully cultivated. The time before that, they made a bet and sparred to compete for a good courtyard location. What is the reason for this battle?"
"It seems that Elder Lin ruined Elder Yu's marriage."
"Oh? What happened? Tell me quickly." Upon hearing this, the disciple beside him immediately perked up, sensing that it was going to be a very exciting scoop.
"I heard that when Elder Yu and Elder Lin went down the mountain on business, they met a handsome young man. He was fair-skinned and clean-cut, just the type that Elder Yu liked."
"Then Elder Yu thought of bringing that young man back to the Illusionary Hidden Sect. In this way, as time went by, feelings would develop, and it would be a sure thing to win over that young man."
"But Elder Lin interfered and drove the young man away. Elder Yu was naturally furious and believed that Elder Lin had deliberately ruined her marriage."
"So after returning to the Illusionary Hidden Sect, I dragged Elder Lin to the arena and challenged him to a duel."
"Do you think Elder Yu and Elder Lin are just naturally incompatible? They seem to be fighting every few days. I've never seen two people so antagonistic before."
"What do you mean they're incompatible! I clearly heard Elder Luo say last time that the two of them are a pair of bickering lovers who like to fight and tease each other."
"It's like what they say in storybooks: 'Spare the rod and spoil the child.' Elder Yu has a fiery temper and always beats Elder Lin until he screams in pain."
"But Elder Lin still likes to cling to her in a cheeky way. I think the reason for this battle is probably that Elder Lin is jealous." The female disciple analyzed logically.
"Really?"
"Believe me, a woman's intuition is very accurate," the female disciple replied with a hint of pride.
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