Chapter 45. Sparring Practice 2Tian Fan's feet formed a perfect horse stance, with his right foot in front and slightly bent, while his left foot extended straight back. Both of his hands gripped the wooden sword's hilt, with the sword sheathed on his left side.Tian Fan's eyes stared straight at his opponent, sharp and focused. He remained motionless, waiting for his opponent to make the first move.Zhang Wei observed Tian Fan's impeccable defensive stance, trying to find an opening. He quickly dashed towards Tian Fan, swinging his wooden sword from the upper right, crossing towards the lower left when the attack's range was ideal.Tian Fan didn't move an inch, and when the wooden sword's blade was only half a finger's length from his neck, he swiftly ducked and pulled his wooden sword, slashing at Zhang Wei's abdomen. He then lunged forward, performing another slash towards Zhang Wei's back.These two sword movements within a quarter of a second were successful, piercing Zhang Wei'
Chapter #46. BarterThe ten elite guards had returned with extraordinarily cheerful faces because thanks to Tian Fan's dantian-cleansing pills, they had all advanced by one level in their realms. What had been a years-long struggle to break through to the next level had become surprisingly easy today.Combined with the consumption of heaven-grade element-strengthening pills, the ten elite guards could now be considered the strongest in their realms and levels.They didn't forget to express their gratitude to Tian Fan for the truly beneficial gift.Currently, the royal family, the Three Alchemist Masters, General Lien Zhong's family, the Prime Minister's family, the Kong family, and the Shin family were all gathered in the Zhong General's residence's hall.They all sat anxiously, awaiting what Tian Fan would announce. Tian Fan himself sat, deep in thought, with his eyes closed."Alright, juniors understand what the seniors want, but I must apologize that this time I can't give away the
Chapter #47. Auction The long-awaited auction day has finally arrived. The lotus flower pavilion is currently filled with guests who have come to participate in the auction. The aim for everyone is, of course, clear: the Level 3 pill, the core cleansing pill, which has gained fame across the entire Eastern continent within just a day. Even representatives from the Eastern Empire are attending this auction. Due to the overwhelming interest, the pavilion reluctantly charges an entry fee for those wanting to participate. However, the high interest prompts many sects and nobles to dig into their pockets for this opportunity. Ten VIP rooms for invited guests have been filled, including one specifically designated for Tian Fan in VIP Room 1. The lotus flower pavilion has finally opened up twenty additional VIP rooms for representatives from middle sects and upper-class nobles. Of course, these come with a considerable cost in gold coins to occupy such VIP spaces. Tian Fan himself arrive
Chapter #49. Sun Sect Entrance ExaminationTian Fan and Lien Wei strolled casually northward from the capital's center, where the Sun Sect was located. Today was the day for the entrance examination into the Sun Sect.Upon arrival, Tian Fan noticed a large crowd gathered in the field where the selection and entrance examination for the Sun Sect were taking place.With the Earth realm as the minimum requirement for sect discipleship, the number of participants for this selection was still relatively high."Lien Wei, do you know what the selection process entails?" Tian Fan asked."I don't know the details, but as far as I know, the initial selection measures one's realm and bone strength. Afterward, there's a division of disciples within the Sun Sect. There are three levels: outer disciples, inner disciples, and core disciples. Outer disciples are the lowest level, and core disciples are the highest. The higher the level, the greater the benefits. That's all I know," Lien Wei explained
Chapter #50. Core DisciplesOut of the three hundred participants who took the entrance exam for the Sun Sect, only about one hundred and sixty people passed and were accepted as outer disciples of the Sun Sect. The rest failed for various reasons, including age discrepancies and the use of temporary pills that could enhance their aura, such as the Earth Realm aura.It was unclear where they obtained these strange pills, but the fact was that the pills had some negative effects on the users' bodies."Congratulations to all of you; you are now officially the outer disciples of the Sun Sect. The next selection will be the test to become inner disciples of the sect," said the bald-headed elder."The rules are simple: form teams of ten people. Once the teams are formed, each team will fight against three other teams in the designated arena. The team that remains in the arena at the end will secure a position as inner disciples. There are only forty available spots, so only four teams will
Chapter #51. Choosing a MasterWhat Tian Fan and his team did during the second round of the inner disciple selection exam was to make the battle map in the other arena shrink.The strongest team consisting of six members at the realm of Earth Ranks and four at the Earth Realm were pushed to their limits as many teams followed Tian Fan's strategic approach in the other arena.Arena two and four had successfully determined the winning teams that would become inner disciples, with the first arena being the battle between strong teams, where the team led by Gu Shu emerged victorious, albeit with significant losses due to the intense battle.The third selection round was to be held for inner disciple candidates. However, due to the injuries sustained by Tian Fan's team, the other three teams decided to forfeit.Tian Fan and his team, completely uninjured, gained a double advantage. As all members of their team had minor injuries, they were eligible to become inner disciples of the Sun Sec
Chapter #52. Vein PillsMaster Wei Lian brought Tian Fan to the Alchemy Division of the Sun Sect, to his residence. Throughout the day, they discussed many things, primarily Tian Fan's pill refining methods, various medicinal herbs, and everything related to alchemy.Master Lian and Elder Liubei also imparted a wealth of new knowledge to Tian Fan. They exchanged their experiences and the expertise they had mastered over the years.Tian Fan didn't hesitate to retrieve hundreds of his own notebooks from his storage ring. Most of these notes were about enhancing the properties of medicinal herbs, along with the processes for cultivation and preservation of herbal plants.The notes held by Tian Fan paved the way for the development of the pill refinement process, resulting in higher-class pills."Your notes are truly exceptional. This should be the result of decades of research," Master Lian commented as he read through Tian Fan's books.Tian Fan, with his characteristic smile, simply rep
Chapter #53. The Long Road to the SummitSince Tian Fan's knowledge of the basics of alchemy was still limited, Master Lian personally taught him deeper and more comprehensive knowledge about alchemy, its history, and pill knowledge.Master Lian, who was once a core disciple of the Divine Medicine Sect in the Central Continent, possessed extensive knowledge and experience in alchemy and pill-making.In the private room of Lady Wei Lian, Tian Fan and Anchi sat facing their new master."As you are both my direct disciples now, I am confident that I can pass on my alchemical skills to you," Master Lian began."Among all the disciples I've taught, the two of you are the youngest and have the strongest foundations, especially in qi control and spiritual strength," he continued."Since you both now hold the status of alchemists, I will impart knowledge to you directly. Learn and study as much as you can," Master Lian instructed."Oh, I forgot to ask you, Tian Fan, at what alchemical level a