readsfreenovel Chapter 263 Recruiting Disciples
Chapter 263 Recruiting Disciples
The alchemy room was in complete disarray.
Lin Changsheng's second-grade high-quality alchemy furnace, which he had used for many years, recently collapsed and shattered into pieces.
A rich, sweet fragrance filled the entire secret chamber.
Amidst the ruins of the alchemy furnace, a pill the size of a broad bean, enveloped in a gentle aura of magical power, was taken into Lin Changsheng's hand.
"Although it has some minor flaws, it has already entered the category of third-tier pills."
Lin Changsheng was very pleased.
After years of diligently honing his alchemy skills, he has finally refined a third-tier elixir with only minor flaws.
This signifies that, in addition to being a third-tier talisman master, he has acquired the skill of a third-tier alchemist.
"This is my first time refining a third-tier pill. My technique was a bit clumsy, but the flaws were more due to the poor quality of the pill furnace."
Lin Changsheng examined the slightly flawed pill in his hand, reviewing the previous pill-refining process and scrutinizing its shortcomings.
Having broken through to the third level of alchemy skills, one can theoretically reach the level of refining 'Golden Elixir'.
Lin Changsheng had already gathered all the materials for refining the Golden Core for many years, and was just waiting for a breakthrough in his alchemy skills.
Logically speaking, he already possessed the conditions to break through to the Golden Core realm, and had already prepared many spiritual items for his own Core Formation.
He had been patiently enduring for many years, all in order to refine the Golden Core and maximize his chances of advancement.
Now that there is hope for refining the Golden Core, Lin Changsheng couldn't help but be moved by this thought.
"My alchemy skills have just broken through to the third level, and I still need to consolidate and master them."
"Before that, we need at least a 'quasi-third-tier' level alchemy furnace."
"Furthermore, when formally refining the Golden Core, it is best to have the assistance of the underground fire, which will result in a higher quality core."
Lin Changsheng abandoned his impetuousness and quickly calmed down.
The closer we get to the final stage, the more patient we must be, and we must not become complacent or careless.
Although with his years of planning and preparation, numerous Core Formation spiritual items, and the talent of "Heaven Rewards Diligence," his probability of breaking through to the Golden Core stage exceeds that of the 'Heavenly Poison True Man' back then.
However, there is still a possibility of failure.
If one fails to advance smoothly, not only will years of planning go to waste, but one will also suffer from the backlash of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. At best, one's meridians will be damaged, leaving hidden dangers; at worst, one will be burst by the spiritual energy and die on the spot.
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In his search for a pill furnace of at least the third rank, Lin Changsheng traveled back and forth within Green Wilderness City, searching in various places, but he could not find a suitable one.
Therefore, he had no choice but to use the communication talisman used exclusively by the Guigu Sect to contact Master Tan of 'Tiangui Peak'.
He knew that on Tiangui Peak, there was a sect treasure trove left by the Supreme Elder Guigu Zhenjun, which contained a large number of magic weapons, magic treasures, cultivation techniques, secret arts, rare materials and other treasures of the third and even fourth rank.
It is only open to elders of the Guigu Sect, and can be considered a perk for joining the sect.
However, within the entire Ghost Valley Sect, only Ghost Valley True Monarch and Sect Master Tan Zhenren have control over the treasure vault's restrictions.
Furthermore, rules were established that only those who accumulated a certain level of contribution or made significant contributions to the development of the sect would have the opportunity to obtain the treasures within.
After explaining his needs in the communication talisman, Lin Changsheng indicated that his alchemy skills had reached the 'quasi-third level'.
The next day, Master Tan personally visited him and had a warm conversation with him.
After personally confirming that Lin Changsheng indeed possessed 'quasi-third-tier' alchemy skills, he spared no praise or compliments.
Choosing one of the three 'near-third-tier' craftsmen—Xiao Baoqi, Sun Qing, and Lin Changsheng—was a real challenge for Master Tan.
Elder Zhang Meng has now reached the near-third level in both alchemy and talisman-making skills, which is quite a pleasant surprise for him.
It's like trading a near-third-tier spiritual vein dojo for two near-third-tier craftsmen—this deal is truly profitable.
Upon returning to 'Heavenly Ghost Peak', Master Tan immediately entered the treasure vault, selected a 'quasi-third-tier' alchemy furnace, and sent it to Netherworld Spirit Peak once again.
The price was that Lin Changsheng had to take care of the sect's alchemy tasks in addition to completing the talisman-making task.
In order to obtain a near-third-tier alchemy furnace, Lin Changsheng had no choice but to agree to take on two jobs simultaneously.
Fortunately, his true talisman-making skills had already reached the third level, and his alchemy skills were also slightly higher than the falsely claimed near-third level.
Completing the task set by Master Tan was not easy, but it wasn't too difficult either.
Moreover, both alchemy and talisman making will result in additional sect resource rewards.
Some of these were specifically issued to Qi Condensation cultivators, clearly intended for training sect disciples.
However, Lin Changsheng did not find any good talents among the first batch of disciples of Mingling Peak.
Even the one with the best spiritual root aptitude was only comparable to him, and could only be considered ordinary.
Even if you deliberately train them, they are unlikely to achieve anything in a short time, which would be a waste of time. He would just consider it as training a few strong laborers on Mingling Peak.
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"We've finally stabilized the success rate of producing third-tier pills."
Inside the alchemy room, Lin Changsheng raised his hand and took in three fragrant pills. After examining them, his brows relaxed and his mood improved.
That year, Lin Changsheng turned one hundred and forty years old.
His alchemy skills were further solidified at the lower third rank.
The Golden Elixir is a near-third-grade elixir. Although the refining method is slightly special, the difficulty is at most no more than that of a low-grade third-grade elixir.
If further blessed by the fire of the earth's veins, the chances of success will be even greater.
However, since this place is near the Yunmengze waters, if one wants to find the earth vein fire, one can only go deep into the western Gunzhou desert.
In the same year, the Guigu Sect held its once-in-a-decade disciple recruitment.
It is also a small competition among disciples of the six major lineages of the Guigu Sect.
Among the various lineages, the top three, ranked according to the results of the competition, can choose corresponding treasures from the sect's treasury.
Meanwhile, each major lineage selects new novice cultivators in turn according to their ranking in the competition.
The Netherworld Peak had just been built, and two of the eight disciples had not yet been able to cultivate magic power, while the other six were all at the first level of Qi Condensation.
However, Master Tan, in his capacity as sect leader, still invited Lin Changsheng to bring his disciples to observe the competition.
They call it "participation is the most important thing."
At the same time, take this opportunity to get to know the other elders.
With the introduction of Master Tan, Lin Changsheng, the sixth elder of the Ghost Valley Sect, finally met the other four Golden Core elders.
Three men and one woman.
These correspond to 'Yinshi Peak', 'Wanku Peak', 'Moguang Peak', and 'Ziyou Peak' respectively.
However, these four Golden Core cultivators were not as amiable as Master Tan, and they did not seem to care much for Lin Changsheng, who was also an elder.
After a perfunctory greeting, he was left standing there.
Behind him, six disciples of the Netherworld Peak who had cultivated magical power looked longingly at their senior brothers from the other peaks, their envy evident in their various sinister and terrifying ghostly techniques.
Finally, the rankings were finalized.
Lin Changsheng's Mingling Peak did not participate in the competition and ranked last.
He led the group to select the remaining twenty-odd children with low-grade spiritual roots and returned to Mingling Peak.
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Mingling Peak.
Inside the dwellings where the disciples lived.
"From today onwards, you are disciples of my Netherworld Peak. I am your senior brother, Feng Ping, and I will be responsible for teaching you some of the rules and regulations of Netherworld Peak."
Looking at the hopeful, innocent faces before him, Feng Ping couldn't help but feel a sense of mockery.
Once you learn about the situation at Mingling Peak, you'll probably understand the despair.
"Mingling Peak? No, no, my family clearly said that people from Wanku Peak would come to pick me up. Senior brother, are you sure you're not mistaken?"
After hearing Feng Ping's words, a well-dressed, handsome child with bright eyes and white teeth stood up from the crowd. After trying to organize his thoughts, his little face was full of doubt.
"Nonsense! Our Ghost Valley Sect selects its members entirely based on the wishes of the elders of each peak... Besides, how would your master know about the affairs of our Ghost Valley Sect?"
Upon hearing this, Feng Ping was taken aback at first, then, as if he had thought of something, he sourly scolded and questioned the child.
Before long, a young man dressed in a black Taoist robe arrived at a secluded spot outside the house, accompanied by a child with rosy lips and white teeth.
"You mean that as soon as Wan Kufeng gets news of you, he will send someone to pick you up?"
"Yes, Senior Brother Feng Ping, my second uncle lives in Wanku Peak."
"Alright, I'll pass on the message for you. Once it's done, remember to ask your second uncle to exchange me for you at Ten Thousand Skulls Peak!"