Chapter 319: Just Keep Slacking Off, Become a Pill Master

"Junior, thanks to you."

"Senior, don't be so polite; this is what I should do."

Capital City, Ran Bing let out a sigh of relief.

She has been studying the true essence of formations these days, wanting to set up the Nine Tribulations Demon-Sealing Array as soon as possible.

Gu Yao's will seems to have sensed the danger; it has been growing stronger these days.

She was almost unable to suppress it.

Fortunately, Lu Xun arrived, and with the system-awarded Soul Power Resonance Technique, he helped Ran Bing suppress Gu Yao's will once again.

The Soul Power Resonance Technique is still very effective.

Even with Lu Xun's current soul strength, even if this Gu Yao was a powerhouse above the Tenth Realm in ancient times, Lu Xun is confident he can firmly suppress it.

Of course, if Gu Yao's will awakens further, it could also lose control.

Time left for Ran Bing is short.

"Senior, I also have some understanding of formations; we can exchange ideas."

"Hmm!"

Lu Xun thought for a moment, decided to exploit a bug, and turned the returned formation knowledge around to teach Ran Bing.

"Wow, junior, you're amazing; with this explanation, everything I didn't understand before instantly became clear~"

Ran Bing admires Lu Xun immensely.

Lu Xun rubbed his nose.

It's not that he's impressive; actually, Ran Bing is impressive.

He taught Ran Bing for several days in a row, until she felt she had understood and was ready to put it into practice, at which point this round of teaching came to an end.

As for practice, it's up to Ran Bing herself.

"By the way, senior, crafting formation devices requires a lot of dark energy; I'll lend you some dark energy first, and you can repay me after you gain control of Gu Yao."

Lu Xun took out a dark energy card and handed it to Ran Bing.

It contains a full five thousand cubic units of dark energy.

"Thanks, junior; I'll repay you later."

Ran Bing didn't know the amount of dark energy inside, but she indeed needed dark energy, so she accepted it.

"Boss~ you're finally back~"

Qingbei Jie.

After being apart for nearly a year, Lu Xun returned here once again.

Bai Ling saw Lu Xun and was overjoyed.

She had previously been refining pills at South Heaven Gate for nearly a year, and her cultivation progress was not bad.

However, in terms of pill-refining skill, she simply could not produce fourth-rank saint-grade pills.

She had many doubts and was about to ask Lu Xun for advice.

Lu Xun taught her here for a full three days.

"Boss, you're amazing; I'll try again, I should be able to do it!"

Bai Ling gained confidence.

"Come on!"

"Hmm!"

After some encouragement, Lu Xun left Qingbei Jie and returned to Northern Dipper University.

"Xun Ge, good morning~"

"Xun Ge, long time no see~"

"Xun Ge~"

"Wow wow, Xun Ge is back~"

Northern Dipper University.

Lu Xun's appearance spread like a gust of wind among the student body.

Students who met Lu Xun all enthusiastically greeted him.

"Look, that's Lu Xun~"

"So handsome~"

"Mom, they weren't lying to me; Lu Xun really is an extremely handsome guy~"

"Wow, being able to attend the same school as him, the next four years will become very interesting~"

Some students who had not yet seen Lu Xun flocked to have a chance encounter with him.

"Senior, can I take a photo with you?"

From time to time, some freshmen run over to take a photo with Lu Xun.

Lu Xun didn't put on airs; he basically agreed to their photo requests and would strike one or two poses.

During this year at the Ancient Road Node, Lu Xun's experiences were extremely rich and colorful.

He has experienced life-and-death crises more than once.

However, each time Lu Xun managed to turn danger into safety using his many methods.

Compared to the various dangers at the Ancient Road Node, the campus of Northern Dipper University is overly peaceful, like a greenhouse with constant temperature year-round.

Here,

Lu Xun felt especially relaxed.

That is also why.

Even though Lu Xun's current strength has surpassed the scope of a student, he still chose to return to Beidou University.

Lu Xun quite enjoyed this relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

With someone taller holding up the sky when it falls, I don't have to worry about anything—just lie flat and develop.

「Xun-ge, you've finally come back~」

Li Bubu ran over to find Lu Xun, happily spending half a day with him and telling him some school matters.

People are like that; when they are in a place, they naturally take that place as the center.

Just like Li Bubu now, to outsider cultivators, these Beidou University matters are just pediatrics.

But to Beidou University students, that's a huge deal.

The school indeed had quite a few things happen.

For example, among the freshmen, several quite talented geniuses emerged, their strength progressing rapidly.

For example, He Xiaoxiao of the He family, who had a grudge against Lu Xun, has dropped out; reportedly he transferred to Wanliu Academy.

Furthermore, last year's freshman champion emerged; Lu Xun is the rightful freshman champion.

To Lu Xun now, the value of that freshman champion is too low.

He even took first place on the Heavenly Dao Battlefield.

The matters of the Heavenly Dao Battlefield haven't spread yet at Beidou University.

Such news sometimes doesn't get out; or even if some students know, lacking understanding of the Heavenly Dao Battlefield, their attention isn't high enough.

There are some students who know, such as the fourth-realm senior Cheng Gang that Lu Xun met during the secret realm assessment.

But Cheng Gang and them have already graduated.

Students graduating from Beidou University have many paths.

Those from big clans can choose not to join any faction or organization, developing with their clan's resources.

Those without background often choose to join a faction, such as the Four Palaces Six Halls, or some large conglomerates.

These conglomerates are not ordinary; they are cultivator conglomerates.

For example, the Jia Clan's conglomerate is a pill-refining conglomerate, or the Heavenly Craft Pavilion is an artifact-refining conglomerate.

Major powers and conglomerates don't accept just anyone.

Especially the Four Palaces Six Halls, they are still very selective about members.

Even Beidou University graduates, only a portion can join the Four Palaces Six Halls.

Other students often can only choose a lesser faction.

As for students from ordinary cultivation colleges, the difficulty of joining the Four Palaces Six Halls is even greater.

Those students, aside from being able to choose a lesser faction, often opt for official organizations like the Martial Manor or the War Manor.

After joining an official organization and eating the state's food, at least they can receive some Dark Energy each month thereafter.

This is the trajectory of ordinary people, ordinary students.

To Lu Xun, these are no longer any problem at all.

Even though he hasn't graduated yet.

Whether he graduates or not, to Lu Xun now it actually doesn't mean much.

His growth is too fast, to the point that Beidou University can't keep up with his pace.

「Really comfortable. 」

Finally, Lu Xun returned to the dormitory and lay comfortably on the bed.

After being apart for a year, lying on the bed is still comfortable.

「Meow~」

Xiao Bai came out.

After rubbing against Lu Xun, Xiao Bai curled up in his embrace, squinting its eyes as it started to nap.

Seems,

It also prefers this kind of life.

Over the next two days, Lu Xun went nowhere.

Having finally been able to properly lie flat, he decided to lie down for a few days first.

Anyway, there's no apocalypse to worry about.

As for the original plans, such as forming a pill-refining conglomerate, or going to Xuanji City to find Master Ge to refine some artifacts to help Ran Bing set up the Nine Tribulations Demon-Sealing Array, or finding a seventh-grade puppet master, Master Dangyang, to repair the Golden Toad, Lu Xun has put them aside for now.

In the coming years, Lan Xing will be relatively peaceful, with plenty of time.

There's no need to rush so much.

First enjoy a few days of tranquility, then we'll see.

Chu Youqing and Murong Wan are still clearing insects around Rong Cheng.

The successive invasions of the insect and demon clans have brought considerable loss to Lan Xing.

Especially the insect clan.

These insects require a lot of time to clear.

Especially the insects hiding in the dense jungles of the Tianfu Basin.

If not cleared, they will keep reproducing until they destroy Lan Xing's ecology.

Besides the insects, the demon clan left behind plenty as well.

For example, large numbers of demon worms, demon seeds.

Demon seed is a general term, divided into many types.

The demon seed implanted in Chu Youqing's father is the most troublesome kind.

When Yao Xing attacks, the monster seeds spat out by giant plants are used to parasitize humans.

It's just like the face-hugger in old Alien movies.

But the monster seed is far more formidable than the face-hugger.

Once it enters the human body, it will instantly drain everything from the human body.

There is also a type of monster seed that is purely a seed.

After this type of monster seed enters the surface of Lan Xing, it will take root in Lan Xing's soil.

After taking root, the monster seed will change according to the surrounding environment.

Thus, when they sprout and break through the ground, they look almost the same as the surrounding ordinary plants.

If not tended to, they will gradually devour and replace all the surrounding plants.

You might think that forest is still a forest, but in fact it has already become entirely monster-clan plants.

Once they complete large-scale replacement, Lan Xing's ecosystem will be completely ruined.

Wars between various spirit stars have never been merely simple hot wars.

There is also ecological warfare.

And even deeper, means targeting the Heavenly Dao.

These all need time to clean up.

After Lan Xing regains tranquility, it is also carrying out some reconstruction work.

For example, the space fortress destroyed by the monster clan needs to be rebuilt, and the Guard Star Grand Formation needs repair.

Some destroyed cities likewise need reconstruction work.

Lu Xun is too lazy to participate in these matters.

Lan Xing has billions of people.

"What use are these primordial origins?"

Lu Xun, while lounging comfortably, also observes the changes within his body.

On the Heavenly Dao battlefield, the cosmic origin that Lu Xun secretly absorbed is considerable.

These cosmic origins are absorbed by his chaos cells.

After absorption, the cosmic origin is stored inside; so far, no significant change has been observed.

The strength of the chaos cells has increased considerably, but if that's all, what's the difference from dark energy?

Cosmic origin, at the level of the Tenth Realm, is a supreme treasure among supreme treasures.

"Seems to be absorbing?"

After observing continuously for several days, Lu Xun discovered that the chaos cells seem to be slowly absorbing some components of the primordial origin.

The absorption is too slow, so within a short time Lu Xun fundamentally cannot perceive any change.

If so, then let's observe some more.

The cosmic origin is too exalted; Lu Xun has no way to come into contact with it.

All we can do is let the chaos cells exert their effect.

【Bai Ling's alchemy mastery breakthrough to Fourth Grade Saint Rank, you gain sixty times Bai Ling's harvest.】

【Bai Ling's cultivation breakthrough to Third Realm, you gain sixty times Bai Ling's harvest.】

Three days later,

Bai Ling successfully refined a Fourth Grade Saint Rank pill.

This signifies that Bai Ling's alchemy mastery has achieved a breakthrough.

The sixtyfold return has arrived; Lu Xun's alchemy mastery begins a frenzied increase.

Originally, Lu Xun's alchemy mastery was at Sixth Grade Mystic Rank.

But now, starting from Six Lü Mystic Rank, he surges upward, reaching Sixth Grade Earth Rank, Heavenly Rank, and then straight up to Saint Rank.

Upon reaching Sixth Grade Saint Rank, he still does not stop, and surges to Seventh Grade Mystic Rank before stopping.

This,

Lu Xun thus counts as a Seventh Grade Alchemist.

Of course, a Seventh Grade can only refine Mystic Rank pills.

Seventh Grade Mystic Rank pills are not as potent as Sixth Grade Saint Rank pills.

No matter how you say it, it's still Seventh Grade.

Now Lu Xun can be called a true Alchemy Grand Master.