25: An unexpected reward! A request from the president of the Alchemist Association!
“The host’s cultivation has reached the Peak Innate level. A task is now being issued: Collect the Five Elements’ natural treasures to achieve perfect Foundation Establishment!”
“Upon task completion, the host will be rewarded with two Ten Thousand Transformations Returns!”
Three days later, as Lin Yan was still immersed in the insights from his cultivation advancement, a familiar voice suddenly pulled him back to reality.
“Collect the Five Elements’ natural treasures to achieve perfect Foundation Establishment?”
Lin Yan frowned slightly. Setting aside the collection of the Five Elements, just this ‘perfect Foundation Establishment’ was something Lin Yan had never heard of anyone achieving. At least, in the entire Northern Region, and even the Eastern Yan Province, there had never been a perfect Foundation Establishment with a Five Elements Spiritual Root.
“Master, we already have a Fire Spiritual Root. As long as we gather the remaining four—Metal, Wood, Water, and Earth—we can achieve perfect Foundation Establishment!”
“And at that time, perhaps I can even advance several levels and directly reach the Profound Grade!”
The Super Pill Qi Art seemed extremely excited, as gathering the Five Elements would bring a significant improvement to it!
It might even be able to directly advance to the Profound Grade at that time!
“Good! In that case, once I return to the Sect, I will ask my teacher if he has any information about other Five Elements treasures.”
With this thought, Lin Yan intended to leave the small island at the center of the lava lake. However, just as he stood up and looked down, his eyes immediately lit up as he discovered something extraordinary.
“This… could this be the Earth Flame Essence Stone?”
Looking at the fist-sized fiery red stone beside him, Lin Yan was a bit uncertain. After all, this Earth Flame Essence Stone was vastly different from Liu Mei’s description.
The intricate patterns on it alone resembled Formation patterns, profound and mysterious.
Lin Yan directly put it away, then, with a few leaps, he returned to the shore and rejoined Liu Mei.
“Senior Sister, there’s something I’m not quite sure about. Can you take a look for me?”
As he spoke, Lin Yan took out the Earth Flame Stone with its intricate patterns.
“This… this is the legendary Earth Flame Soul Stone!!”
However, the moment Lin Yan took out the Earth Flame Stone, Liu Mei, who was beside him, couldn’t help but exclaim in shock, her face full of astonishment.
“Earth Flame Soul Stone?”
Lin Yan was puzzled.
“That’s right, Junior Brother! You’ve really struck it rich!”
Liu Mei tried her best to calm her excited heart, then explained to Lin Yan.
“Junior Brother, this Earth Flame Soul Stone is a genuine treasure. Do you see those intricate patterns on it?”
“These are the primary Materials for refining Profound Grade Magic Treasures!”
What?! It can refine Profound Grade Magic Treasures!
Upon hearing Liu Mei’s explanation, Lin Yan’s heart also trembled slightly.
He hadn’t expected the gains from this trip to be so immense!
“Ten Thousand Transformations Array Dao has sensed Profound Grade natural Formation patterns and has entered a state of comprehension!”
“Ten Thousand Transformations Array Dao has successfully comprehended a set of Profound Grade natural Formation patterns and deduced a Profound Grade Low Grade offensive Formation, the Earth Flame Lotus Formation, successfully advancing to Yellow Grade Medium Grade!”
“Master, these Profound Grade natural Formation patterns are a companion to the Earth Flame Lotus Fire, so when we set up the Earth Flame Lotus Formation, its power can increase by several times!”
Oh?
Hearing the voice of the Ten Thousand Transformations Array Dao, Lin Yan also felt a hint of pleasant surprise. A Profound Grade Formation was something that could pose a threat to Foundation Establishment cultivators!
“Well done, Little Array!”
The Ten Thousand Transformations Array Dao felt delighted upon hearing Lin Yan’s praise. Its heart became even more proactive, and it began to fully dedicate itself to improving its Array Dao level!
“Senior Sister! Thank you for protecting me these past three days!”
Lin Yan looked around and noticed quite a few unfamiliar figures eyeing them covetously.
Especially when Lin Yan took out the Earth Flame Soul Stone for Liu Mei to see, the countless eyes around them immediately shot out rays of keen light.
However, among these people, the strongest was only at the Seventh Stage Innate level. Therefore, facing a Peak Innate expert like Liu Mei, they did not act rashly.
Moreover, the current Lin Yan also possessed the strength to contend with a Foundation Establishment cultivator!
“Alchemist Lin! Are you there?”
Just as Lin Yan was about to leave, a familiar voice came from within his Second Grade Alchemist identity token.
“Elder Mo? Is something the matter?”
Elder Mo’s vexed voice came from the other side of the token, then he immediately added.
“Alchemist Lin, you should know about the Northern Region Alchemy Competition, which will be held two months from now, right?”
Alchemy Competition? Lin Yan nodded. His teacher had mentioned this to him before, but at that time, Lin Yan had just become his Disciple, so he hadn’t elaborated much.
“The President’s intention is to have you represent our Great Yan Dynasty Alchemist Association and participate in the Second Grade competition!”
On the other end of the token, Elder Mo spoke with a hint of embarrassment. After all, Lin Yan was a member of the Qingyun Sect. Asking him to represent the Alchemist Association in the competition—what kind of situation was that?
Hearing this, Lin Yan did not show any displeasure. Instead, he responded with a smile.
“Elder Mo, your Alchemist Association is being a bit ungenerous. I am a Disciple of the Qingyun Sect. If I participate, it will naturally be on behalf of the Qingyun Sect.”
“If I were to represent your Alchemist Association, not only would my teacher not agree, but I’m afraid even your Alchemist Association would look down on me, wouldn’t they?”
“Hahaha! Good lad, our Alchemist Association certainly didn’t misjudge you!”
The moment Lin Yan’s words fell, a hearty laugh came from the other end of the token. However, this time, it was clearly not Elder Mo’s voice, but a more mellow tone.
It was clear that the Sixth Elder President was standing by.
“My apologies, Alchemist Lin. This old man has judged a gentleman by his own petty standards.”
“Actually, the reason I sought out Alchemist Lin this time is that I have a request!”
Hearing this, Lin Yan smiled and responded.
“Senior, please speak freely. As long as Junior can help, I will certainly do so!”
As Lin Yan’s words fell, the other end of the token immediately let out a sigh of relief, then continued.
“Isn’t there still two months until the competition? This old man has a True Disciple who intends to participate in the Third Grade competition.”
“But this old man knows that with her current level, it will be difficult for her to win in the Third Grade competition. Therefore, I plan to have her follow Alchemist Lin as an apprentice for these two months.”
“I hope Alchemist Lin can guide her more in Alchemy!”
After his words fell, the other end of the token immediately fell silent, as if fearing Lin Yan would refuse.
“Senior, you are too kind. My own Alchemy skills are shallow; how can I possibly teach others?”
Lin Yan felt a bit flattered. As far as he knew, the Alchemist Association President had a True Disciple named Dan Ling, who was a genuine Third Grade Alchemist!
Moreover, even when refining Advanced Third Grade Medicinal Pills, her success rate was extremely high.
“Alchemist Lin, there’s no need to be overly modest. After that fellow Liu Fei personally observed your Alchemy and returned, his Alchemy skills improved by leaps and bounds, almost catching up to this old man. Perhaps, before long, he will be able to break through his limitations and directly enter the ranks of Fifth Grade Alchemists!”
Ah?!
Hearing the words of the Alchemist Association President from the other end of the token, Lin Yan’s heart also trembled slightly.
A Peak Fourth Grade Alchemist, after observing the Alchemy process of a Late Stage Second Grade Alchemist, actually found a path to advancement! Who would believe that if it were said aloud?
If anyone else had said it, Lin Yan would definitely not have believed it, but these words came from the mouth of the Alchemist Association President.
With this thought, Lin Yan could only give a wry smile.
“In that case, Senior, please have that Senior Sister come over when you have time. However, it won’t be as an apprentice, but as an exchange of Alchemy skills among peers!”
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