764: Half a month, the peak of the eighth rank

Yan Qing smiled and said, "Brother Xie, please ask."

Xie Weilou pondered for a moment: "Brother Yan, I dare to ask, what are the requirements for entering the Danhe Realm?"

The Danhe Realm is a decent Power, and he plans to join it.

Yan Qing looked thoughtful: "The conditions for entering the Danhe Realm are extremely strict! First, you must obtain a recommendation from a local Elder. Every three years, Danwang City holds an Alchemy Grand Competition, and the winner receives a recommendation slot."

"Second, after obtaining the slot, you can go to the Danhe Realm to participate in the Alchemy Assessment, and only after passing the assessment can you hope to enter the Danhe Realm."

He added: "In another month, Danwang City will hold a grand Alchemy Grand Competition. If Brother Xie is interested, you can participate then. There is no need to worry about your identity; you can simply travel with my Yan Family team."

The Alchemy Grand Competition takes place once every three years, and the Three Great Families all participate; in fact, it is mainly a sparring match between the Three Great Families.

As for the other Independent Alchemist Cultivators, although many appear in the Grand Competition, few can win first place.

"I understand. Thank you, Brother Yan, for clarifying."

Xie Weilou smiled, cupped his fist, and added, "Next, I plan to enter seclusion for a period to see if I can improve my Alchemy."

Currently, his Alchemy is only Seventh-Grade, but he can raise it to Eighth-Grade.

Yan Qing said with a solemn expression, "Brother Xie, rest assured, no one will disturb you during your seclusion."

"Good!"

Xie Weilou smiled faintly.

After entering the Pavilion.

He immediately set up a Large Formation to seal off the Pavilion.

Inside the building.

Xie Weilou sat down cross-legged, closed his eyes, and the contents of the Alchemy Scroll and the Supreme Origin True Explanation surfaced in his mind.

During this period, his gains were good. He didn't lack Medicinal Ingredients, and he had enough to consume for trial Alchemy.

However, before refining Eighth-Grade Medicinal Pills, he still needed to comprehend the Dao further.

Alchemy came easily to him, and he felt that advancing to Eighth-Grade Alchemy wouldn't be too difficult.

"Eighth-Grade Medicinal Pills gather the Power of heaven and earth into the pill, contain Dao Rhymes, and have extraordinary effects..."

Information about Eighth-Grade Medicinal Pills continuously surfaced in Xie Weilou's mind.

Eighth-Grade Medicinal Pills are more extraordinary, possessing a distinct feature: they must contain special Dao Rhymes, much like how a Cultivator entering the Cave Profound Realm needs to comprehend Dao Principles.

Half an hour later.

Xie Weilou reviewed the contents of the Alchemy Scroll and the Supreme Origin Pill Explanation. He opened his eyes and took out many Medicinal Ingredients from his Storage Ring.

"First, I will try refining the Eighth-Grade Cave Profound Pill."

Xie Weilou muttered to himself.

The Eighth-Grade Cave Profound Pill is an essential Medicinal Pill for Cultivators in the Dongxuan Realm, capable of helping Cultivators increase their Spiritual Power and cultivation, and enhance their comprehension of Dao Principles.

...

Xie Weilou stood up, summoned the pure yang eight trigrams furnace, and the Taixu Spirit Fire appeared, enveloping the Pill Furnace.

He placed a stalk of Medicinal Ingredients into the Pill Furnace.

For his first time refining an Eighth-Grade Medicinal Pill, he still followed the established method, focusing on stability.

First, he would refine according to the known content and method, then carefully observe the refining process, identify problems, and solve them.

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Half a month later.

The Yan Family's Young Miss, Yan Qingrou, returned.

The entire Yan Family instantly became incredibly lively.

Yan Qingrou is the Yan Family's Heaven's Proud Daughter, having entered the Divine Court Realm at a young age.

More crucially, she is currently a Sixth-Grade Late Stage Alchemist.

Yan Qingrou had previously won first place in the Alchemy Grand Competition in Danwang City and then traveled to the Danhe Realm to participate in the assessment.

She ultimately triumphed through all the challenges, was accepted into the Danhe Realm, and became the disciple of a Profound-Grade Alchemist from the Danhe Realm, giving her an extraordinary status.

Inside a Pavilion Structure.

Yan Qingrou, wearing an Orange Dress, looked at the Pavilion across from her: "Who is inside that Pavilion?"

The Pavilion opposite was sealed by a Large Formation, which was somewhat unusual.

Yan Qing smiled and said, "The person inside the Pavilion is my friend, also an Alchemist. He is currently in seclusion."

"An Alchemist? What Grade?"

Yan Qingrou asked.

Yan Qing said, "He said he is Fourth-Grade..."

"Fourth-Grade?"

Hearing this, Yan Qingrou didn't dwell on the matter too much. She mused, "The Danwang City Grand Competition is in half a month. You should prepare well for it."

Within Danxuan Province, there are countless Cities, and every three years, an Alchemy Grand Competition is held, primarily intended to supply talent to the Danhe Realm.

Those who are too old cannot participate.

Those who have already entered the Danhe Realm cannot participate either.

According to the rules, since she has already joined the Danhe Realm, she cannot participate in this Grand Competition. The matter of the Grand Competition must rely on the other members of the Yan Family.

Yan Qing smiled bitterly, "No matter how much I prepare, it's useless."

His Alchemy strength is only Third-Grade Alchemy, so he is destined to lose in the Grand Competition.

In contrast, Ji Mingyuan and Lan Ruo are both Fifth-Grade Alchemists, and their chances of winning first place are huge.

Yan Qingrou shook her head: "The process is important."

She naturally understood that with Yan Qing's level, it would be difficult to reach the end of the Alchemy Grand Competition, but the necessary process still had to be undertaken.

Without more Experience and Training, it would naturally be hard to improve quickly.

Yan Qing knew what Yan Qingrou meant. He said with a serious expression, "Big Sister, don't worry, I will definitely work hard."

"Mm!"

Yan Qingrou nodded, then got up and left.

There was a Small Banquet today, and she had to go see it.

Not long after.

The Formation Power within the Pavilion dissipated, and Xie Weilou walked out.

In half a month, his Alchemy successfully advanced to Eighth-Grade.

He had attempted to refine many Eighth-Grade Medicinal Pills; he could refine them from low-level to Peak, producing a significant quantity, some even bearing Pill Marks.

This also meant that his Alchemy was not just in the Eighth-Grade Early Stage, but had reached the standard of Eighth-Grade Peak.

If he continued his seclusion, he might have hope of advancing to Ninth-Grade.

Unfortunately, he didn't have many Medicinal Ingredients for refining Ninth-Grade Medicinal Pills on him, so there was no need to attempt it for now.

Originally, he thought the advancement would take at least a month.

But after starting the refinement, he found that refining Eighth-Grade Medicinal Pills was easier and faster for him.

This seemed to be the advantage brought by the surge in his Divine Soul and his advancement to the Cave Profound Realm, significantly improving his understanding of Alchemy, Medicinal Pills, and Dao Principles.

This advancement only took half a month.

"Brother Xie!"

Seeing Xie Weilou emerge from seclusion, Yan Qing quickly walked over and asked with a smile, "Brother Xie, did you gain anything from this seclusion?"

Xie Weilou smiled and said, "My luck was good; I advanced by one grade."

When Yan Qing heard this, his gaze narrowed: "Advanced by one grade? So you are Fifth-Grade now?"

Xie Weilou smiled and said, "A little stronger than that."

Yan Qing's body trembled, and he immediately said, "Brother Xie, I wonder if I could ask you for a favor?"

"Oh? Brother Yan, please speak."

Xie Weilou looked at Yan Qing.

Yan Qing said with a solemn expression, "The Alchemy Grand Competition is in half a month. I would like to ask you to fight on behalf of my Yan Family."

"This matter won't have a major impact on you. If you can win first place, you will still receive the recommendation slot. If you fail, my Yan Family can also give you a Generous Reward; we certainly won't let you exert effort for nothing."

For families like theirs, the Alchemy Grand Competition has some special arrangements involving certain interests, allowing them to invite Outside Help to fight.

As long as the Participant is not too old and has not yet joined the Danhe Realm.