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
Chapter #54. Pill MarketTian Fan opened his eyes, feeling a strengthening of his spiritual power after gaining enlightenment. The advanced knowledge about alchemy he had acquired from Master Lian had indeed elevated him to a higher level in alchemy."Brother Fan, are you done with your enlightenment?" Anchi, who was not far from where he sat, asked.Tian Fan nodded in response to Anchi's question."Brother, currently, Master Lian is in retreat, attempting to advance to the level of a level-4 alchemist. He asked you to step in and give some guidance to the alchemists and disciples. Later, Master Liubei will manage it," Anchi explained.Tian Fan merely scratched his non-itchy head upon hearing Anchi's words."Alright, I'll think about it later. Right now, I need to meet with the sect master first," he said concisely."In that case, let me take you to the sect master. A few days ago, he came here and requested you to meet him," Anchi offered."If that's the case, I'll be a burden to you
Chapter #55. Stir Up the Scene!Quickly, Tian Fan leaped from one tree branch to another, utilizing his body-lightening technique. Not far behind him, Lien Wei followed closely.Tian Fan paused briefly, gazing sharply towards the Sunhill, waiting for Lien Wei to catch up. Once they stood side by side, Tian Fan got straight to the point."Which one is the Gu faction's base?" Tian Fan asked Lien Wei."The third one from the top, that's their headquarters," Lien Wei replied plainly."These groups of disciples occupy the caves on this hill. The higher the cave, the higher the group's rank," he added."Sunhill is the best place for the disciples to cultivate due to the higher qi concentration compared to other locations," Lien Wei continued.Tian Fan inquired further, "How many members are there in this Gu faction?""I don't know the exact number, but I believe there are nearly 60 members in the Gu faction. Most of them are in the Earth Realm, with the lowest being at Earth Realm and eight
Chapter #56. The Trouble-Maker Lien Wei, Anchi, and the Guan brothers followed Tian Fan's orders, throwing the bottles at the giant "Gu" symbol displayed in front of the cave's entrance. A series of loud explosions occurred as the pill-filled bottles shattered, completely destroying the Gu faction's emblem. Lien Wei, Anchi, and the Guan brothers stood there, stunned by the immense damage they had caused, unable to believe their own actions. Moreover, they felt several pairs of eyes from behind, focused intensely on them while emanating their auras. Sensing potential trouble, the four of them quickly moved closer to Tian Fan. Tian Fan, noticing the sudden change in their demeanor, furrowed his brows. "What's going on? Why are you all suddenly crowding around me?" he asked suspiciously. "No, it's nothing," Lien Wei replied awkwardly. "Brother Wei, you know, whenever I'm in trouble, you're always there. When I'm sad, you're by my side. And when I feel broken, you're there too," Tian