Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

Chapter 829: Chapter 341: The First True Disciple, Ascending to Heaven Palace Again!

“Tai Dan Court is the essence of our Qingdan Valley Sect.”

“Inside, all the cultivators are experienced old Pill Refiners, and there are even three Third Order Pill Refiners in residence, Qingdan, Xingyun, and Chi Ding.”

“The Elder who just now wanted to recruit you into Tai Dan Court as a guest Pill Refiner was none other than Ascendant Master Chi Ding.”

“Once you’re in Tai Dan Court, the fighting and killing of the Outer World, the power struggles within the Sect, will no longer concern you. What you’ll do is devote yourself to the Dao of Alchemy.”

“On behalf of the Sect, you’ll refine elixirs in bulk for profit, study Ancient Pill Recipes, and innovate to create new Pill Formulas.”

“Of course, there are many benefits. In terms of cultivation resources, you needn’t worry. At the very least, the Ascendant Grade Rising Dragon Pill that you want will be supplied to you, at least one bottle every month.”

At the Tao Family’s high platform.

Tao Wen was enthusiastically introducing Luo Chen to the situation at the Qingdan Valley’s Tai Dan Court.

From Third Order Pill Refiners to elderly First Order Pill Refiners, he explained the various situations very clearly.

Corresponding rights and obligations were also shared without reservation.

After listening, Luo Chen furrowed his brows.

This Tai Dan Court doesn’t seem as good as I imagined!

All things considered, how is this any different from being a glorified tool person?

Moreover, only one bottle of Rising Dragon Pill per month?

Taking into account the massive number of Pill Formulas available for research after entering Tai Dan Court, these seem hardly worth mentioning?

Having those recipes, he could refine them himself; that alone was enough.

Luo Chen fell into deep thought.

Others dared not disturb him.

Since Luo Chen refined the Dustfall Pill and claimed a powerful victory in the third match, several hours had passed.

When faced with Elder Chi Ding’s invitation, Luo Chen claimed he needed some time to think it over.

Knowing they’d been too hasty, they let him rest first.

Now, having heard Tao Wen’s introduction, Luo Chen found it difficult to make a decision.

Joining Tai Dan Court, he would have access to many Pill Formulas for research, and his cultivation would definitely face no major issues.

But the attribute of being a tool person means many times one cannot act of their own volition.

And he knew his own aptitude better than anyone; he needed a vast amount of resources.

If he couldn’t partake in the Outer World’s business, his Luo Tian Creed would inevitably suffer neglect, leading to a significant loss in income.

After all, that was the foundation he had worked so hard to build.

“The most important thing is, it seems like I don’t even get to choose?”

Luo Chen looked up at the Heaven Palace hanging high in the Nine Heavens.

A pair of cold, indifferent eyes had been watching him ever since the first match of the alchemy competition began.

Technically speaking,

Luo Chen belonged to the Ice Castle Jueqing’s Clan!

Luo Chen glanced at Tao Wen, who could hardly hide his excitement, and slowly made his decision in his heart.

It would be just as well not to join Tai Dan Court!

Here in Qingdan Valley, having the connections of the Great True Disciple Tao Wen was enough.

Rather than being bound by the Sect, better to have some freedom on the outside.

And more importantly!

The life of Sect Disciples is not as glamorous as it seems on the surface.

They say resources are plentiful, but that’s just talk.

Just look at the thousands of Foundation Establishment True Cultivators in Qingdan Valley, not to mention the hundreds of Late-Stage Great Cultivators, and even more so, the several Golden Core Ascendant Masters.

The number of high-order cultivators is massive, and they require an enormous amount of resources.

Even if distributed according to realm and status, there would not be much left for each individual.

This is evident from people like Tao Wen and Dan Yangzi, who have to enter the fray themselves, rolling up their sleeves to fight for the Seed Cultivator Position that would garner more resources.

Even these direct descendants don’t have enough.

How much less so for an outsider like me!

After making his decision, Luo Chen felt as though a great weight had been lifted from his heart.

Only then did he have the peace of mind to pay attention to the tense alchemy competition unfolding on the stage.

“Senior Brother Tao, I’ve snatched three first places. I wonder what rank you can achieve?”

Tao Wen thought for a moment and said uncertainly, “At least I can advance to second place. Whether I can be first depends on the result of Senior Brother’s last match.”

Luo Chen’s three consecutive wins had a profound impact.

Tao Wen, who was originally only ranked fourth, could use this to advance his ranking, easily obtaining the third or second spot, and even aspiring to first place was not impossible.

If Dan Yangzi could retain his second-place performance in the third round with the Dustfall Pill, as before,

naturally, there would be no chance.

But now, it was clear to all observers that Dan Yangzi’s alchemy was not going smoothly.

“Another failure!” Tao Wen said softly, excitement barely contained.

Luo Chen pulled Tao Yisheng over and asked, “How many times has your Senior Brother failed now since I stepped down?”

“This is his third failure since you left,” said Tao Yisheng, both excited and somewhat disappointed.

His contradictory demeanor clearly had its reasons.

Luo Chen couldn’t be bothered to think deeper into it.

Looking at Dan Yangzi’s struggle on stage, he shook his head in sympathy.

He could tell that the other’s understanding of the Dustfall Pill recipe was not yet perfected.

Some details were handled rather crudely.

Most importantly, it was unfamiliar!

From beginning to end, he exhibited an unfamiliar state of refinement.

Indeed!

In the half-month leading up to this, Dan Yangzi had been suffering from a relentless series of battles.

Busy daily with endless enemies, reserving time for meditation and recovery, how could he find enough time to study two Pill Formulas?

And even then, studying Pill Formulas is just the first step.

The subsequent refinement experience must be gained through personal hands-on practice, refining them several or dozens of times, before one can glean any insight.