529: Chapter 529 Ruins of the Former Dynasty

In the blink of an eye, more than a month passed.

Kunyu Academy recruited a large batch of Disciples; the Disciples, Elders, and even Hall Masters from the various Spirit Pill Hall branches previously distributed across several continents all came to Kunyu Academy.

They either continued as Elders, became teachers, or became students.

Everything was flourishing.

As for those branches, they were converted into commercial firms under Kunyu Academy to continue seeking profits.

Jiang Ning also met many old acquaintances.

They were people from the Spirit Pill Hall branch in the White Tiger Continent; everyone had a meal together and laughed heartily while reminiscing about the past.

Disciples of the Noble Families left their homes and enrolled in the academy.

Kunyu Academy was at the height of its prosperity.

Even Elixir Patrol said that he never expected Kunyu Academy, built upon the Spirit Pill Hall's Foundation, would reach such a height.

Jiang Ning knew this was only the beginning; if operated properly, Kunyu Academy would become increasingly brilliant in the future.

A large portion of Alchemists from the entire Great Qian and even the whole world would become students of Kunyu Academy, and these people would carry the teachings and spirit of Kunyu Academy to shine brightly everywhere.

On this day.

Jiang Ning sat cross-legged in the central square, along with thousands of Disciples, to comprehend the Legacy left by Senior Spirit Elixir Master.

In his mind, the proficiency of the Proficiency System increased by another "1."

Jiang Ning's understanding of the Spirit Elixir Master's Legacy deepened.

"The so-called Alchemy is a process of extracting the essence and discarding the dross. It is not just Alchemy; everything is like this. An Alchemist collects medicinal materials and understands their medicinal properties.

One eliminates the unfavorable parts and amplifies the beneficial ones.

Then, using techniques and methods, one condenses them into a Medicinal Pill to achieve completion.

This world is like a Pill Furnace, and all living beings are medicinal materials. We constantly strive upward, either falling along the way or reaching our Peak; every step we take is one of purification and progress.

The human body itself can also be viewed as a Pill Furnace; it is not impossible to refine one's own body using the Alchemy Technique."

Jiang Ning murmured to himself, feeling that this theory was very similar to the "Infinite Universe Theory" of Earth.

But knowing it was useless; the key to the Legacy left by Spirit Elixir Master was how to apply theoretical knowledge to practice.

The Alchemy Technique left within it was the "Art of the Ultimate Pill."

Buzz—

The stationary stone-carved giant cauldron suddenly shook.

Immediately after, the radiance of the Heavenly Dao descended.

A green medicinal light enveloped Jiang Ning.

All the Disciples and Elders comprehending here looked at Jiang Ning, greatly shocked.

"Has this person comprehended the method left by the Stone Cauldron?"

"The Dao of Alchemy... another person who has mastered the Dao of Alchemy..."

"There are thousands upon thousands of paths in the Dao of Alchemy; I wonder which path this person has taken."

"Jiang Ning... he is getting stronger and stronger."

"As far as I know, Jiang Ning himself is an Incarnation Cultivator, which means Jiang Ning has mastered a second Law, the Law of the Dao of Alchemy."

"This boy has great talent in the lineage of the Dao of Alchemy; wasting time on a martial artist's cultivation path is truly a waste of a heavenly gift!"

Everyone whispered, but Jiang Ning was oblivious to them.

The moment he mastered the Dao of Alchemy, Jiang Ning felt that all Alchemy Techniques and skills became simple and unadorned in his eyes.

Alchemy was originally simple and unadorned.

Deconstructing it step by step, Jiang Ning saw through the techniques of Alchemy with absolute clarity at this moment.

He opened his eyes.

Jiang Ning stood up and bowed to the Stone Cauldron.

"Congratulations, little friend, on embarking upon the Dao of Alchemy."

Elixir Patrol smiled from the side; he had come specifically to find Jiang Ning.

Upon seeing him, the crowd called out "Principal."

Jiang Ning hurriedly rose to salute, "Elder Dan, what business do you have with me?"

"Nothing major. I saw you were in a critical stage of comprehension, so I didn't disturb you. I didn't expect you to actually be able to see through the Legacy left by the Old Ancestor; I didn't misjudge you."

Elixir Patrol's eyes were filled with gratification.

At the same time, he felt it was a pity that an Alchemy Genius like Jiang Ning couldn't stay at Kunyu Academy to focus on Alchemy.

Jiang Ning smiled and said, "This isn't the place to talk. Shall we find somewhere else to chat?"

After speaking, he noticed he was being stared at by many people, some of whom even wanted to come up and exchange thoughts.

Jiang Ning cupped his hands and said, "The Old Ancestor did indeed leave a Dao of Alchemy Legacy in this Stone Cauldron, but how far one can go depends on their own understanding. Everyone, I have said all I can; I hope you all will also see through its mysteries soon."

After finishing, he and Elixir Patrol flew toward the courtyard together.

The Principal's courtyard was certainly much better than an Elder's courtyard.

Elixir Patrol raised his hand, and Spiritual Qi attached to the teapot; the small teapot seemed to have gained a soul of its own as it brewed and poured tea, finally placing a cup in front of Jiang Ning.

"The academy's recruitment and settlement work are proceeding in an orderly manner, thanks to your planning for the academy. Additionally, there is news from the imperial court that the Third Prince, as the owner behind the Wonderful Elixir Pavilion, has once again received criticism from the Emperor.

Actually, the Third Prince shouldn't be fixated on this small patch of territory belonging to Alchemists.

In the struggle of the imperial court, one must still rely on their own strength and Foundation. It's not wrong for the Third Prince to want to supplement his weaknesses, but it shouldn't be done at the cost of restricting his own strengths.

Our Your Majesty's scolding of the Third Prince actually proves that he once held high expectations for him; at this moment, it is merely a case of being disappointed that he hasn't lived up to his potential."

"According to Elder Dan, does the Emperor intend for the Third Prince to inherit the throne?"

Jiang Ning was puzzled.

"It's just some expectations," Elixir Patrol shook his head with a smile. "The Emperor only has a few capable offspring; the Third Prince is more flexible than the First Prince and better at management than the Fourth Prince, so naturally, the Emperor favored him.

However, these expectations will not last long after the Third Prince makes mistake after mistake.

If the Third Prince continues to err, I fear he will completely lose the Emperor's favor."

Elixir Patrol paused before continuing, "I'm telling you this not just to let you hear about court matters, but to remind you that you are now a thorn in the Third Prince's side.

If he doesn't take this revenge, the Third Prince's Heart Demon will not pass, and his thoughts will not be clear.

Given this, do you still plan to go to the Former Dynasty Ruins?"

Jiang Ning stood up and bowed to Elixir Patrol, "Thank you for the warning, Elder Dan, but I still won't change my mind. The Cultivation World is a place where the strong prey on the weak; if I don't seize every opportunity to become stronger, I won't be able to change my situation of being at others' mercy in the future.

When I reach the Dao Integration Realm or even the Mahayana Realm, can the Third Prince still treat me like this?

At that time, he will have to weigh his options carefully.

The Cultivation World doesn't have that many twists and turns; when your Realm goes up, almost all difficulties are easily resolved."

Elixir Patrol sighed.

He thought to himself that if the Third Prince had a way of thinking as simple and direct as Jiang Ning's, perhaps he wouldn't have stumbled so many times.

"Fine, I won't stop you." Elixir Patrol pulled out an object resembling a compass from his Storage Ring, "This is a map of the Former Dynasty Ruins that I found.

Perhaps it will be of some use to you in the ruins.

You only need to activate it with your Divine Soul, and the map will unfold in your mind, marking your location. The grade of this Spiritual Artifact isn't high, but it is very suitable for you."

Jiang Ning took it and thanked him again.

Elixir Patrol added, "I will arrange for someone to protect you along the way, so you can rest easy during the journey. Furthermore, as the Principal, I have certain authority to allocate some resources to you.

Someone will deliver them to your courtyard tomorrow; seize the time to increase your strength."