88: Outer Gate Alchemy Center

Once Deacon Zhao spoke, over a dozen Disciples led the young men and women behind them into the inner area.

As for Lin Zhishou and the others, they were not qualified to enter and could only stay here to wait or return to their Zhou Family.

Zhou Luo followed the crowd, passing through the ancient bronze gate, before he could clearly see the scene in the central area.

There were counters on both the left and right sides. In front of the counters, Disciples wearing Azure Origin Sect robes were sitting on special spirit platforms meditating and Cultivation, their immense aura causing him to momentarily lose himself.

In front of the counters, there was also a bright crystal, on which golden light flickered, displaying rows of large golden characters.

"Spirit Beasts have been spotted in the southern jungle. Bring them back to the Sect after finding them, and you can obtain five Spirit Stone (mid grade)."

"Evil Cultivators from the Joyful Union Sect have been discovered in Longyan City to the north. They have just entered the Foundation Establishment Realm. Kill and bring them back to obtain ten Spirit Stone (mid grade)."

"In the northwest desert, a large demonic beast once appeared. Find its tracks and you can obtain one Spirit Stone (mid grade)."

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The content of these golden characters were all mission descriptions.

What surprised Zhou Luo was that the rewards for these missions were all Spirit Stone (mid grade).

Although the exchange ratio between lower-grade Spirit Stones and Spirit Stone (mid grade) is only 1:100, Spirit Stone (mid grade) are extremely rare because they only appear in small Spirit Veins.

Most of the Spirit Stone circulating on the market are lower-grade Spirit Stones, with few Spirit Stone (mid grade).

As expected of an Immortal Sect, it seems that the usual transactions are also done with Spirit Stone (mid grade).

In addition, what also concerned Zhou Luo was that one mission reward actually reached ten Spirit Stone (mid grade).

This is equivalent to one thousand ordinary Spirit Stone, which is simply terrifying.

But considering that this is a price offered by a Foundation Establishment Expert, it is still reasonable.

From this point, it can also be seen that the foundation of an Immortal Sect is indeed terrifying.

Even a Foundation Establishment Expert can be freely offered a bounty.

And this is merely the Outer Sect, the outermost peak of the Immortal Sect.

If it were on the main peak, how terrifying would the missions there be?

Zhou Luo dared not imagine.

They merely passed through the central area in a hurry, and Zhou Luo continued to follow the crowd further inside.

They kept going until they reached the innermost area.

It was then that Zhou Luo discovered that behind this pavilion, there was actually a mountain path that seemed to have no end.

Previously, he had only seen spiritual light flickering behind these buildings and could not clearly see the scene within. Now it seemed that it was due to the formation concealing it.

After arriving here, those Disciples led everyone towards the mountain path.

Various exotic flowers and plants grew on both sides of the mountain path, their fragrance filling the air. In addition, on both sides of the main mountain path, there were also small paths leading who knows where.

From time to time, Immortal Sect Disciples would lead the people behind them towards the side paths.

It was then that Zhou Luo realized that the area where he would be Cultivation and learning was likely within this mountain peak.

Originally, he had wanted to go and see other mountain peaks, but now it seemed impossible.

Among the hundred arts of Cultivation, the Four Great Arts are the most important, so their locations are also higher up.

Among Array Formation, Pills, artifact refining, and talismans, Array Formation ranks first, while Pills are second.

Zhou Luo followed that Immortal Sect Disciple all the way up.

They didn't know how long they walked, perhaps because of the fragrance in the air, everyone felt no fatigue at all, but instead became more and more energetic.

Seeing the surrounding clouds and mist, Zhou Luo understood that they had reached a very high position.

He looked back and only saw countless mountain peaks hidden in the clouds and mist. From time to time, he could also see long rainbows sweeping across and spiritual light flickering, presumably a powerful Cultivator was flying in the sky.

Besides the clouds and mist, Zhou Luo also saw some creatures in the bushes on both sides of the mountain path, including White Deer, small rabbits, sheep, and so on.

These creatures belong to the category of demonic beasts. Because they have not developed sentience and are nourished by the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, they often end up in the stomachs of Cultivator.

Just then, the leading Immortal Sect Disciple suddenly turned and walked towards a side path.

Zhou Luo knew that they were finally about to reach their destination.

Along that winding small path, the group of ten were in high spirits, and their pace quickened considerably.

Not long after, they saw a large estate.

"This place is the Outer Sect Pill Refining area. You will Cultivation here, and you must not leave without permission." That Immortal Sect Disciple looked solemnly at the ten people.

The ten people nodded seriously.

Then that person led them into the estate.

The estate was divided into inner and outer areas, with various buildings distributed in a well-arranged manner.

The buildings in the front courtyard were only one story high, with roofs covered in glazed tiles that shone brightly under the sunlight, flickering with golden light. The upward-curving eaves in the front were like a Phoenix spreading its wings, displaying nobility and solemnity.

The pavilion in the very center, on the other hand, had a full five stories, bathed in spiritual light, appearing incredibly sacred.

Under that dazzling light, countless towering buildings could vaguely be seen, presumably the back courtyard area of this estate.

Without time to look around further, Zhou Luo followed the other person into that black pavilion.

The hall on the first floor of the pavilion was spacious and bright, with tall stone pillars supporting the roof, standing like towering mountain peaks.

The first thing that came into view was the huge table in the center, made of golden nanmu wood.

Behind the table was a small room, and on both sides were wooden stairs leading to the Second Level. The handrails on both sides of the stairs were carved with exquisite Dragon and Phoenix patterns. Below the stairs were two corridors leading to the back courtyard.

That Immortal Sect Disciple respectfully came to the table and cautiously called out, "Elder Liu."

Not long after, there was movement from that small room. The door was opened, and a middle-aged looking Cultivator walked out, stretching.

He had a proper face and a tall, slender figure. His eyes still held a hint of weariness, as if he hadn't woken up yet.

"The little ones from down the mountain came so quickly?" Elder Liu said, yawning.

"Yes, please take good care of them from now on, Elder Liu." That Disciple said respectfully.

"Got it. These days are really restless." Elder Liu said, waving his hand.

Then that Disciple turned around and resumed his previous arrogant expression, looking extremely seriously at the ten people in front of him: "From now on, you must strictly obey Elder Liu's orders. Do not have any reverse, or else just wait to be expelled from the mountain."

"Yes."

The ten people straightened their bodies, not daring to show any opposition.

After giving the instructions, that Disciple left.

The ten people couldn't help but look at Elder Liu, who didn't quite fit the image of an Immortal.

"Oh, they're all familiar faces. It seems I can save some trouble." Elder Liu said, scanning everyone.

People with high talent can crush others no matter when.

Therefore, although the Spirit Pill Gathering is held every year, it is basically these Pill Refining geniuses who come and go, and rarely are there newcomers emerging.

Suddenly, his gaze fell upon Zhou Luo and Lin Xin: "Tsk tsk, there are actually still newcomers."

Feeling the other party's gaze, Zhou Luo quickly bowed his head, appearing very humble and respectful.

Saying that, he casually raised his hand and pointed at Wang Yuwei: "Then you be responsible for telling them the rules here. You've been here a few times anyway."

"Okay, Elder Liu." Wang Yuwei bowed respectfully.

"Alright, find a room in the front courtyard to stay in. Unless you're going upstairs to study ancient texts, don't bother me." Elder Liu said, then turned and sauntered towards that small room.