Chapter 861: Preparation in Advance

All the ingredients for refining pills are available in his Space World; it just takes a little time to refine them.

Although he cannot refine Supreme Rank pills, the Saint Rank ones are still usable.

Moreover, he is quite familiar with the effects and properties of the pills he refines himself, so using them feels very natural.

"Hmm, thanks for your concern. I'll go prepare more!" Liang Xinyu thought Ye Liuyun was caring for her, happily ran out again and bought many pills to stock.

Ye Liuyun returned to the Xuan Kong Shi, spent a few days, consumed many ingredients, and refined a large batch of healing, detoxifying, and recovery pills for himself.

He refined enough that even portions for the Ghost Butterfly and Ice Demon Tiger were taken out.

"That should be enough! Even if I keep fighting inside for half a month, it won't be a problem."

After finishing the pills, he resumed cultivation.

During that time, Li Qingyun came to see him and asked if he needed any help.

Ye Liuyun thanked him for the kindness but made no request.

Ling Shuang also visited Ye Liuyun once, saying she wanted to ask about some beast‑taming experience. Yet most of their conversation was Ling Shuang recounting many situations on the Assassination Battlefield to Ye Liuyun.

"The Assassination Battlefield is shrouded in darkness year after year. The assassins inside all come from a mysterious organization. The battlefield is their stronghold. They excel at hiding and tracking, making them impossible to guard against.

There are also many Sect disciples lurking in the shadows, waiting to ambush. Apart from people he knows, almost everyone inside is an enemy. Everyone's goal is the same: kill the opponent, obtain the corpse or the Nascent Core, and return to their Sect for reward points."

"Thanks for the information, Miss Ling Shuang. I'll be prepared. You also be careful. A winged dragon only at the Fifth Layer realm is probably still insufficient to handle the situation inside."

Ye Liuyun also kindly reminded her.

"Hmm, I know. I won't use the winged dragon unless necessary; the target is too big. I've already prepared other beasts. What about you? What have you prepared?"

Ling Shuang also asked Ye Liuyun, with concern, what preparations he had made.

"I'm not short of equipment or beasts; I just refined some pills for myself!" Ye Liuyun didn't hide it from her.

"You can refine pills? Could you show me?" Ling Shuang showed interest.

Ye Liuyun took out a Saint Rank pill he had refined and showed it to Ling Shuang.

"Saint Rank pills are a bit weaker in effect. I think you should prepare some Supreme Rank pills. But for someone your age, being able to refine Saint Rank pills is already quite impressive!"

Ling Shuang looked at Ye Liuyun with renewed respect. She hadn't expected that Ye Liuyun could also refine pills.

A Martial Cultivator who is merely strong isn't that rare.

But one who can refine pills is in demand. After all, any major power seeking development can't do without pills.

Alchemists are welcomed everywhere, even Zhongyang Dalu is no exception.

Ye Liuyun smiled, "The pills I refine myself I'm more familiar with; their effect isn't necessarily worse than Supreme Rank ones."

Ling Shuang nodded and didn't press him further.

"Very well, since you're all set, I wish you a safe return!"

"You too. Return safely!" Ye Liuyun politely sent Ling Shuang away.

"When did you two meet? You get along well! She seems quite concerned about you," Princess Liang Xinyu said sourly as she stepped out of the room.

"I'm not that familiar with her, so I'm not really concerned! We just exchange some information."

Ye Liuyun paid no mind to her words, was about to return to cultivate, when someone else arrived at their courtyard.

"Xinyu, I'm here to see you. You were in training earlier, I couldn't get in here. I heard you're going to the Assassination Battlefield?"

Yutianxiang arrived uninvited, shouting loudly as soon as he entered, causing Ye Liuyun to frown.

He ignored Yutianxiang, immediately returned to his Cultivation Room, and with a "Bang!" slammed the door shut. Clang!

He was somewhat displeased that these people disturbed his cultivation.

"Xinyu, your guard dared to slam the door in front of me, how uncouth!" Yutianxiang complained to Liang Xinyu.

"I'll say it again, he's not my guard. Whatever he wants is none of my business. You leave, I need to cultivate!"

Liang Xinyu said that, turned around, and shut the door of her own Cultivation Room as well.

Yutianxiang was left alone, his face shifting from a hint of green to white as he stood there, gritting his teeth.

"Hmph, if your father weren't Lord Liang, you wouldn't have the nerve to give me attitude!" Yutianxiang sneered inwardly.

Suddenly, his eyes flicked, "How about we settle things on the Assassination Battlefield, see if you still dare to act aloof!"

"And that Golden Pupil kid, daring to defy me! I'll make sure you die without a whole body on the Assassination Battlefield!"

Yutianxiang let out a cold laugh and left in a hateful mood.

After returning, Ye Liuyun focused on cultivation until the day of his test, only then emerging from the room.

By then his realm had reached the Yin‑Yang Seventh Layer Peak.

All aspects of his power had been pushed to the limit.

When he emerged, he appeared increasingly spirited. Not a single breath fluctuation was seen across his body, exuding great composure.

"Your realm seems to have advanced again!" Liang Xinyu asked curiously.

She recalled that Ye Liuyun had just broken through the First Realm on his way to Qian Long Academy.

"Hmm, I've reached the Yin‑Yang Seventh Layer Peak," Ye Liuyun said frankly.

"Huh? Didn't you just break through not long ago? How did you reach the Yin‑Yang Seventh Layer Peak so quickly?" Liang Xinyu found it hard to believe.

"Hmm, a bit fast. I'll just polish it on the Assassination Battlefield!" Ye Liuyun replied dismissively.

Yuan Datou stood lively, leaning on his iron staff, waiting for the two of them.

By now the trainees' quarters were already empty.

The disciples selected by the academy had entered the Outer Courtyard, while the eliminated ones had been expelled.

The training arena was silent, only sixteen people stood beneath the platform, waiting for Li Qingyun.

Ye Liuyun greeted Ling Shuang, then quietly waited with Yuan Datou and the others.

Li Qingyun arrived a bit later today. After arriving, he surveyed the remaining dozen‑plus people and reminded them, "Entering the Dark Night Test Chamber is a nine‑to‑one chance of death. If you turn back now, you still can!"

In truth, he was worried about these people, including Ye Liuyun. After all, their strength was far too low.

But if one doesn't even have the courage to face danger, without undergoing a strict selection, how can they be qualified to enjoy the treatment of elite disciples!