Chapter 268 - 234: Tier Three Middle Grade, Preparing for Nascent Soul Formation

Chapter 268: Chapter 234: Tier Three Middle Grade, Preparing for Nascent Soul Formation

In cultivation, years pass like moments. In the blink of an eye, thirty years had gone by.

Since the last Demon Hunting Festival, Qingyang Immortal City had not organized one for three consecutive sessions.

It was said that the Unparalleled Demon King in the Netherworld Mountain Range had formed a faction.

It was named Purple Thunder Cliff.

Using his status as the Unparalleled Demon King, he attracted a Demon Army and had made quite a name for himself over the years. It was rumored that there were several Demon Kings within Purple Thunder Cliff.

The Nascent Soul True Monarchs of the Cyan Yang Immortal Sect had repeatedly entered the Netherworld Mountain Range, attempting to crush this faction.

However, Purple Thunder Cliff had no fixed Mountain Gate. And somehow, the Demon Race always received news in advance. Whenever the Nascent Soul True Monarchs entered the mountains, the demons would scatter and disappear.

They would suffer some losses, but their core strength remained largely untouched.

Within a few months, they would always regroup and re-emerge.

On one occasion, two Nascent Soul True Monarchs feigned a departure from the mountains, only to quietly return. But they never encountered the Unparalleled Demon King, only managing to slay a single Demon King.

After this incident, the demons of Purple Thunder Cliff grew even more cautious.

After this happened several times, even the Nascent Soul True Monarchs were exhausted by the ordeal.

Though they had established a power base over the years, the Demon Race had generally kept to themselves.

With the opening of the Cyan Yang Secret Realm imminent, the Cyan Yang Immortal Sect’s suppression efforts had weakened in recent years.

However, anyone with a discerning eye knew this was merely the calm before the storm.

Once the matter of the Cyan Yang Secret Realm was concluded, the Cyan Yang Immortal Sect would surely gather its Cultivators and launch a full-scale invasion of Purple Thunder Cliff.

The Human Race would not tolerate the existence of any potential threat!

On this day, a grand banquet was held on Cyan Lotus Mountain.

Many Core Formation Zhenren came to offer their congratulations.

Just a few months prior, Master Xu of Cyan Lotus Mountain had successfully advanced to become a Third-rank Middle-grade Alchemist!

A Third-rank Middle-grade Alchemist was capable of refining Tier-Breaking Elixirs like the Crystal Condensation Pill and the Clear Heart Pill. Their status was revered, even more so than an ordinary Mid-stage Core Formation True Man.

Master Xu’s reputation for being above worldly conflicts was already well-known. Coupled with his profound Alchemy Skill, many True Men were naturally eager to be on good terms with him.

"Master Xu, congratulations, congratulations!"

Mo Li presented a congratulatory gift.

"Master Mo, you are too kind."

Xu Chang’an accepted it with a smile.

The two had known each other for over thirty years and had developed a considerable rapport.

Although Mo Li was a Sect Cultivator, he was kind-hearted and easy to get along with.

Of course, this might also have something to do with Xu Chang’an’s understanding of social graces and his status as an Alchemist.

"Master Mo, please, take a seat of honor!"

Inside Xu Chang’an’s cave residence on Cyan Lotus Mountain, numerous long tables had already been set up.

Behind each long table sat a Core Formation Zhenren.

Within the cave residence, there were more than twenty Core Formation Zhenren.

Leveraging his Alchemy Skill and years of socializing, Xu Chang’an had built up a respectable network.

He held considerable prestige among the Core Formation Zhenren.

"Fellow Daoists, thank you for attending this humble celebration of my recent progress. I am deeply honored!"

Xu Chang’an cupped his hands in a salute, his smiling gaze sweeping over the crowd.

The many Core Formation Zhenren present responded in kind.

"Master Xu is too modest!"

"Fellow Daoists, please, make yourselves at home! Later, I will be bringing out some long-treasured elixirs for sale."

Xu Chang’an said with a smile.

The reason so many Core Formation Zhenren had attended this small celebration...

...was partly due to Xu Chang’an’s network, and partly, of course, because of the elixir sale.

The elixirs he refined were of extremely high quality and were very popular among Core Formation Zhenren.

When it came to Enhancement Class Elixirs, the more one had, the better.

Many of the True Men had come with the intention of purchasing these elixirs.

While Tier Three Elixirs did circulate in Qingyang Immortal City, they were not a common sight.

It was much quicker to buy them from Xu Chang’an than to go through the trouble of searching for them elsewhere.

The banquet was a flurry of conversation and flattery. As cups and glasses clinked, the atmosphere grew exceptionally warm.

After the banquet, just as he had promised, Xu Chang’an brought out some elixirs for sale.

The highest Grade among them was actually Tier Three Middle Grade.

These were the newest elixirs he had refined since achieving his Tier Three Middle Grade Skill.

"Master Xu, the Cyan Yang Secret Realm will be opening in a few years. I wonder, are you interested?"

As they were parting, Mo Li asked Xu Chang’an with a smile.

"Master Mo, you know me. I won’t be getting involved with the Secret Realm. It’s better for me to peacefully focus on Alchemy!"

Xu Chang’an said, cupping his hands.

"When the time comes, if you happen to find anything in the Secret Realm suitable for my Alchemy, please don’t hesitate to sell it to me!"

"Of course."

Mo Li had only asked as a formality. Having known each other for over thirty years, he had a good grasp of Master Xu’s temperament.

’He doesn’t fight or vie for things, has no desires or ambitions—his heart is set only on Alchemy!’

After seeing off all the Core Formation Zhenren, Xu Chang’an stood with his head raised, admiring the moon.

Behind him stood a Female Cultivator with a slender, toned figure.

"Is everything cleaned up?"

Xu Chang’an knew who was behind him without even turning his head.

"Replying to Master Xu, yes, it’s all cleaned up."

The newcomer was none other than the head Female Cultivator of Cyan Lotus Mountain, Wan Qianqian.

The past thirty years had not left many traces on Wan Qianqian.

Her face remained as youthful as ever, though she seemed to have gained a certain mature charm.

"Is there something else?"

Seeing that Wan Qianqian had no intention of leaving, Xu Chang’an asked.

"Master Xu, there is one thing."

Wan Qianqian pressed her lips together, hesitating whether to speak.

"Speak your mind."

"The Qianqian Clan has a junior with exceptional Alchemy Talent. They wish to become your disciple and learn the Alchemy Skill!"

Over the years, Xu Chang’an’s reputation in Alchemy had spread far and wide.

With his promotion to Third-rank Middle-grade Alchemist, his fame had reached its zenith.

In terms of Alchemy Skill alone, he was now no weaker than Master Luo of Peacock Mountain had been in his prime.

It was understandable that someone would want to learn Alchemy from him!

Xu Chang’an didn’t speak, and Wan Qianqian thought he was angry.

Without the slightest hesitation, she immediately knelt and bowed low.