Chapter 409 - 415: Alchemy Dao Competition

Right now, she needed to properly stabilize her Cultivation and, while she was at it, improve her Alchemy. Otherwise, the Elixir Pills she refined wouldn’t be able to keep up with her Cultivation level.

"Good, good, good!"

Qin Ming nodded repeatedly, his eyes fixated on the gift Song Wanning had given him.

It wasn’t until Song Wanning closed the door that he belatedly asked, "What did Wan Ning say she was going to do just now?"

Feng Xue and Cang Yang also wore expressions that were hard to describe.

"She said she’s going to practice Alchemy..."

The three of them exchanged a look, their expressions equally horrified.

’Is she trying to make the rest of us look bad? Forget her insane Cultivation speed—she also knows Alchemy?!’

They all felt an immense pressure bearing down on them.

"No more messing around! Little Junior Sister is in seclusion, and now Wan Ning is starting her own. We can’t let them leave us in the dust!"

With that, the three of them immediately split up and returned to their own rooms.

They absolutely could not be left behind!

And so, on the vast Chasing Cloud Peak, everyone went into seclusion. The only people moving about were a few servants tending to the Medicinal Herbs and spirit fields.

The news of Jiang Cen’s punishment quickly spread throughout the Sect, causing a great deal of discussion.

When Jiang Cen was taken away on the third day, everyone watched in secret. It wasn’t until they confirmed she had been taken away by the Law Enforcement Hall that the disciples began to celebrate privately.

"That vicious woman is finally gone!"

"Yeah, she’s finally been punished. When she targeted us before, no one did anything about it!"

"What do you expect? You’re not Elder Liu Xingzhi’s disciple."

"Heh heh heh..."

The disciples had long been deeply dissatisfied with Jiang Cen. Now, they finally felt a sense of vindication.

As they continued to chat, the topic shifted to other matters.

"The new Alchemy competition is about to start. I wonder how many people from our Sect will be participating this time?"

"Tsk, I heard the prize for this Alchemy competition is a chance to visit the Dan Sect in the Central Domain to study..."

"Really?"

"Of course! The information is absolutely solid, no doubt about it."

"Hiss... If that’s true, won’t this year’s top three contestants be set for life?"

"Even without the prize, those people are already on the path to success..."

The disciples’ conversation was filled with envy. Among the four arts of cultivation, the Alchemy Dao was the most profitable and granted the highest status.

After all, while one could do without other things, Elixir Pills were a necessity—indispensable for healing injuries and restoring Spiritual Energy alike.

Therefore, everyone was extremely envious and respectful of those who could perform Alchemy.

With the Alchemy competition fast approaching, all the Alchemists were busy with their preparations.

Meanwhile, within the Medicine King Sect, Wu Qingfeng was discussing the upcoming competition with Mu Zixu.

"The top three in this Alchemy Dao competition will get to visit the Dan Sect in the Central Domain to study. This is a rare opportunity."

"If we can obtain a new inheritance, our legacy in the Lower World will become even richer. The Medicine King Sect’s renown will, sooner or later, resound throughout the entire Spirit Realm!"

Wu Qingfeng’s eyes gleamed, wishing he could make the Medicine King Sect prosper and grow immediately.

"You must select the participating disciples carefully. We absolutely cannot lose!"

"The Medicine King Sect can’t afford such a huge embarrassment!"

This time, the Alchemy competition would gather Pill Masters from all Four Domains. The Demon Clan and the Demon Race would also participate.

However, Alchemists among the Demon Race were exceedingly rare, so they were practically a non-factor.

Thus, the main competition would be between the Demon Clan and the Human Clan.

And among the Human Clan, the Medicine King Sect was the only Sect that specialized in Alchemy. If they were to lose, it would be a complete and utter humiliation.

"Ancestor, please rest assured. I will handle this matter properly!"

Wu Qingfeng understood the stakes and quickly nodded in agreement. Then he heard Mu Zixu add, "As for the matter of Song Wanning, put it aside for now."

"Once the competition is over, I refuse to believe she’ll hide in the Ancient Cold Sect forever!"

A vicious glint flashed in Mu Zixu’s eyes.

His entire life had been exceptionally smooth. Aside from having to relocate the entire Sect back then, the only source of trouble he’d ever had was Daoqing.

But now a Song Wanning had appeared out of nowhere. How could he not resent her?

’If I were still in the Lower World, I would have dealt with her personally long ago.’

"Ancestor, rest assured. Song Wanning won’t be free for much longer!"

Wu Qingfeng sneered. As long as Song Wanning left the Ancient Cold Sect alone, he would never let her escape.

...

Song Wanning knew nothing about the Alchemy Dao competition.

She spent her days completely immersed in the world of Alchemy. The inheritance Daoqing had given her contained extremely clear records of Alchemy methods and potential problems that could arise.

It even described in great detail how to solve them if they did occur.

Song Wanning was already a quick learner, so with this inheritance, she took to Alchemy like a fish to water.

As her Alchemy Skill steadily improved, she couldn’t help but marvel at the difference.

’No wonder everyone wants an inheritance,’ she mused. ’This is completely different from a regular Elixir Book. It can save a person decades of wasted effort!’

Looking at the refined Elixir Pills, she put them away with great satisfaction.

By now, she was already capable of refining a Seventh Grade Spirit Pill.

Alchemy was related to one’s Alchemy Furnace, Cultivation, spiritual power, and Dan Fire.

Song Wanning’s spiritual power was now formidable, her Cultivation was not low, and the Pill Furnace she used was an Immortal Furnace...

It was no surprise that she could refine one Top-grade Seventh-grade Spirit Pill after another.

Just as she was about to continue her Alchemy, a Communication Talisman from her Second Martial Uncle arrived at her door.

She glanced at it, and since she was planning to take a break anyway, she opened the door.

Outside, Qin Ming was waiting at the entrance, his face beaming with excitement.

Seeing Song Wanning emerge, he immediately asked, "Wan Ning, the Alchemy Dao competition is about to start. Do you want to sign up?"

"The Alchemy Dao competition?"

At his words, Song Wanning raised an eyebrow, a flicker of curiosity in her eyes.

"That’s right. You just ascended, so you might not know about it yet."

"The Alchemy Dao competition is held once every ten years, with participating Pill Masters from all Four Domains."

"And the prize for this year’s competition is a trip to the Central Domain!"

"The Central Domain has always been reclusive, inaccessible to outsiders. So, an opportunity to enter is incredibly rare. If you’re interested, Wan Ning, you could give it a shot."

’Even though I don’t know how good my little martial niece’s Alchemy Skill is, there’s no harm in participating in the competition.’

’At the very least, it will let everyone know that she can perform Alchemy, and she’ll be held in higher regard within the Sect in the future.’

Qin Ming had thought it through. A genius like his martial niece shouldn’t be overlooked.

"However, before you can compete, you’ll have to participate in our Sect’s own selection trials. If you want to go, your martial uncle will sign you up for it."

Qin Ming explained everything in one breath, and Song Wanning now had a general understanding of the Alchemy Dao competition.

But her focus wasn’t on the Central Domain.

"The Alchemy Dao competition... will the Medicine King Sect be there?"

Mu Zixu was vengeful, but so was Song Wanning.

Besides, the Medicine King Sect had tried to kill her.

"The Medicine King Sect? Of course they’ll be there!"

Qin Ming, still unaware of the feud between Song Wanning and the Medicine King Sect, explained, "The Medicine King Sect took the top two spots in the last competition!"

"After all, they’re the only Sect that specializes in Alchemy, so it’s normal that other Sects can’t compare!"