Chapter 592

For an Alchemist, a good environment can increase the success rate and quality of pill refinement; that is why most Alchemists dislike being disturbed when refining spiritual pills.

As for Qian Tongshen's provocation, although the Anming Sect would like to drive him out of the mountain gate, being a major sect and having been invited by our own Elder, we must consider the impact.

"Hahaha, kid, what kind of method is this? So amateur!!" Qian Tongshen refined the spiritual materials in an orderly manner, glanced sideways at Zheng Que nearby, and couldn't help but laugh.

"Senior, you should worry about yourself instead!" Zheng Que broke into a sweat and let out a laugh.

Since it was an exchange between high-level Alchemists, those who didn't understand couldn't see any subtlety.

But watching Qian Tongshen refine pills with ease and comfort, Zheng Que beside him was using fire and lightning, appearing somewhat flustered.

""Is this pill refining?""

"How come you're using wind and thunder techniques? I'm not an Alchemist; I'm just wondering if there's such an Alchemy Technique."

"There is, but it looks like Master Zheng Que isn't very skilled with it; maybe he temporarily changed the pill formula?"

The surrounding cultivators whispered among themselves; although Qian Tongshen was a bit arrogant, he indeed had strength, appearing orderly; in contrast, Zheng Que seemed strained—now it's clear who is stronger.

Ren Dong walked over and asked softly, "Yan Daoist, what do you think?"

""What do you mean, what do you think?""

"'Of course it's Qian Tongshen's side.' Ren Dong transmitted mentally."

Yan Buji examined closely: "This senior's technique is skilled, refining the spiritual materials in an orderly manner; it seems he will finish the pill a step earlier than your sect's Zheng Que."

Ren Dong nodded: "I just don't know if Zheng Que can succeed."

Yan Buji didn't care about that; observing the pill-refining technique of a Sixfold Transformation Alchemist was also helpful to him.

For example, some methods of handling spiritual materials also gave Yan Buji considerable inspiration.

Soon, Qian Tongshen finished the pill first, looking proudly at the crowd: "Everyone, the pill is complete!"

"'As expected of a Sixfold Transformation Alchemist.'"

"'Yes.'"

"'Is this the Hundred Tribulations Demon‑Vanquishing Pill? Why does it feel so heavy with turbid qi?'"

Qian Tongshen said: "The Hundred Tribulations Demon‑Vanquishing Pill was originally developed by ancient cultivators to deal with qi deviation; taking this pill can suppress qi deviation! As for the pill poison, it exists solely to activate the medicinal potency."

"'So it's a pill that can suppress qi deviation?!'"

"'That's true; if it's for sale, preparing one is fine.'"

"'I just don't know how to resolve the pill poison after taking this pill.'"

"'If one encounters qi deviation while cultivating, being able to take a pill to save one's life is good enough; the pill poison is a later concern!'"

"'That makes sense.'"

Many cultivators eyed Qian Tongshen's Hundred Tribulations Demon‑Vanquishing Pill with envy; although this pill isn't essential, it does have life‑saving ability, used only in specific circumstances—but who can guarantee they won't suffer qi deviation in their lifetime of cultivation?

In other words, if one encounters it but has no countermeasure, lightly they suffer severe injury, heavily their spiritual power scatters and they perish, body and Dao destroyed.

The cultivation world isn't without ways to counter qi deviation; pills exist too, but their price is never cheap. Ordinary people wouldn't think of buying one unless absolutely necessary, only seeking to purchase after an incident.

Yan Buji looked at Zheng Que beside him, seeing him drenched in sweat controlling the Alchemical Furnace before him, the medicinal liquid constantly colliding inside, causing the entire furnace to tremble incessantly.

Beside him, Qian Tongshen finished displaying his pill, turned his head toward Zheng Que, and laughed: "Is this your level?"

"'Senior, as expected of a Sixfold Transformation Alchemist, you're just a bit faster than us lowly Fivefold Transformation Alchemists.' Zheng Que replied."

"'Stubborn! You're not refining a Fivefold Transformation pill? I'm no different; messing with all those frills doesn't show you're that impressive.'"

Zheng Que harbored anger, but seeing the pill about to take shape, he gave no response and focused on the final completion.

Seeing Zheng Que silent, Qian Tongshen immediately mocked: "I think you're just trying to make a big commotion on purpose, so you can excuse losing; after all, a Fivefold Transformation Alchemist is no match for a Sixfold Transformation Alchemist, and nobody would ridicule you. But in my view, you don't even deserve to be an Alchemist!"

Zheng Que took a deep breath, controlled his spiritual power output, and immediately brought the Alchemical Furnace's violent shaking under control at its peak.

Immediately, the Alchemical Furnace's shaking gradually ceased, and Zheng Que's eyes lit up as he exhaled a deep breath.

He took out the pill from the Alchemical Furnace, stood up, and laughed: "Everyone, look, the pill is complete!"

Zheng Que's Hundred Tribulations Demon‑Vanquishing Pill in his hand had little pill poison left, glittering with a captivating golden light in the sunlight, a fragrant medicinal aroma wafting over, making everyone's eyes brighten.

"'Is that also a Hundred Tribulations Demon‑Vanquishing Pill?'"

"'What a rich medicinal fragrance; it seems there isn't much pill poison.'"

"'Huh? Then who refined it better?'"

The surrounding cultivators dared not speak further; everyone's gaze turned toward Qian Tongshen.

Qian Tongshen stared fixedly at the pill in Zheng Que's hand, unable to believe it: "How is this possible?!"

"'Senior, how does my pill compare to yours?' Zheng Que laughed."

"'You! How could you possibly perfect the pill formula in such a short time?!' Qian Tongshen snapped, his face dark."

"'Don't worry about that.' Lin Fei stepped forward and laughed: 'Qian Daoist, your pill is inferior to that of our sect's Fivefold Transformation Alchemist Zheng Que—do you accept that or not?!'"

"'You!'"

Qian Tongshen gritted his teeth, glaring at them hatefully, then cupped his fists: "It's my lack of skill; I've made a fool of myself!!"

Having said that, Qian Tongshen flicked his sleeves and left, looking quite angry.

The surrounding cultivators erupted in an uproar, all turning their eyes toward Zheng Que, shining brightly.

"'Unbelievable.'"

"'He actually defeated Qian Tongshen in Alchemy Technique; this Alchemist Zheng Que is truly formidable!'"

"'Is this the Anming Sect's foundation? A Fivefold Transformation Alchemist stronger than an external Sixfold Transformation Alchemist?!'"

Lin Fei stepped forward, seeing that Qian Tongshen had already left, and said: "Everyone, today Qian Tongshen came to disrupt our sect's disciple recruitment; fortunately, Fellow Daoist Yan Buji intervened, helping our sect defeat his provocation. The pill formula for the Hundred Tribulations Demon‑Vanquishing Pill was also his suggestion on how to modify it; although our Anming Sect is large and prosperous, we never take credit for others' achievements."

Yan Buji raised his eyebrows, never expecting the Anming Sect people to pull such a trick.

Indeed, they might be considering their own status, publicly announcing that defeating Qian Tongshen is related to themselves, hoping to win him over; but speaking of it, the Anming Sect seemingly doesn't need to prove its Alchemist superior to Qian Tongshen to gain fame—wouldn't it be better to achieve something on its own?

This is an overture to Yan Buji; he has no reason to refuse.

The crowd turned toward the sound, Yan Buji standing in the crowd gave a slight smile, clasped his hands, and said: "I am Yan Buji; I greet you all, fellow Daoists."

It turns out to be this old man.

At a glance, he's clearly a mature and steady cultivator.

I never expected him to be the one who told the people of Peacebright Sect how to refine pills; could he also be a formidable Alchemist?

That Hundred Tribulations Demon‑Vanquishing Pill is a Fivefold Transformation pill; this person is at least a Fivefold Transformation Alchemist, right?

The surrounding cultivators' eyes lit up; hearing Lin Fei's meaning, they also knew this person might be a lone cultivator, not yet having joined the Peacebright Sect!