Chapter 468: Revised: Chapter 467 Pill Treasure Hall Elder (1st Update)
Everyone else’s faces showed a sense of pride, clearly, everyone was quite looking forward to the arrival of this day.
Bai Ziyue was also shocked.
Having enhanced his Qimen Dunjia to the point of Perfection, he could now be considered a First-grade High-tier Array Master. Naturally, he knew the Spirit Gathering Array was an Array that gathered the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi within a certain range.
But the Spirit Gathering Array he understood was far inferior to this Starlight Gathering Spirit Array.
One was an Array that plundered from other places to nourish a single location, while the other attracted the essence of the sun and moon above the Ninth Heaven and the brilliance of the stars, absorbing an infinite external force.
Not only would it not consume the local Spiritual Qi vitality, but it would also nourish the spiritual land. Over many years, it could not only greatly increase the chance of the spiritual land producing various treasures but could also enhance the grade of the spiritual land, allowing it to advance.
Thus triggering a great opportunity, taking advantage of this great momentum of Heaven and Earth, and enhancing the power and foundation of a Sect’s territory...
"This is the true Spirit Gathering Array. Compared to it, other Spirit Gathering Arrays lack much in the grand scheme.
However, such a Grand Array capable of connecting to the outside world can only be arranged by an Array Dao Grandmaster of the Fifth-Grade and above, akin to the high-tier Arrays like the Teleportation Array. Even Third-Grade or Fourth-Grade Array Masters might find it hard to comprehend its principles."
Bai Ziyue sighed, understanding its difficulty.
"Send out the Sound Transmission Talisman."
At this moment, Master Fushui whispered a phrase.
"Understood."
Master Jin Ting responded and with a flip of his hand, a Sound Transmission Talisman shot out, transforming into a spiritual bird, directly rushing towards the vast, ethereal giant peak.
In no time, the void roared, and it seemed as if a crack suddenly tore through the space between Heaven and Earth.
Only then did the Blood Peak Warship transform into a rainbow light, rushing straight out through the crack.
"Is this the Fifth-Grade Spirit Meridian? The Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi is too abundant."
Bai Ziyue took a deep breath. Even without a subsequent Cultivation Technique, he vaguely felt that his Divine Thought Power had slightly grown.
Then he saw on the giant peak there were spirit fields cultivated, spirit beasts raised in circles, grand halls in rows, and misty lands shrouded in an Array.
Soon, the Blood Peak Warship hovered mid-mountain on the giant peak before slowly descending onto an immensely spacious platform.
From a distance, a group of cultivators charged forward.
But leading them were two cultivators with a calm aura, exuding a sense of merging with Heaven and Earth, rising and setting with the sun and moon.
One of these cultivators seemed to be a middle-aged Daoist, while the other appeared to be a young man around sixteen or seventeen.
Upon seeing the two, all the disciples bowed in greeting.
"Disciple Jin Fushui greets the Sect Leader and Hall Master Jiwu."
"Disciple Jin Ting, Fengqin... greets the Sect Leader and True Monarch Jiwu."
Master Fushui, Master Jin Ting, Master Fengqin, and others quickly leapt from the warship, respectfully saluting.
Bai Ziyue felt a shock in his heart, recognizing these two. The middle-aged Daoist was Sect Leader Ren Feixian of Qingxu Sect, and the youth-like cultivator was True Monarch Jiwu, Hall Master of the Internal Affairs Hall—two formidable figures in the mid to late stages of the Golden Core Realm.
He hurriedly bowed and said, "Third-Grade High-Tier Alchemist Kunlun Daoist greets Sect Leader Ren and Hall Master Jiwu."
"Rise, I am already aware of your journey’s encounters. The preservation of the warship holds credit for everyone, and there will be a special calculation later, recorded by the Internal Affairs Hall.
Based on your merits, you can exchange them for rewards.
As for the fallen disciples, their merits will be doubled, benefitting their descendants."
Ren Feixian nodded slightly, saying a phrase before casting a bright gaze upon Bai Ziyue and continuing, "Recently, I heard Brother Lingjiu speak of young friend Kunlun’s name, and now I am pleased to meet you.
I formally welcome young friend to join our Qingxu Sect, placing you in the Pill Treasure Hall, what do you say?"
"Thank you, Sect Leader!"
Bai Ziyue displayed an appropriately excited expression, speaking.
He knew that what he showcased was his Alchemist skills, so naturally, he would enter the Pill Treasure Hall. If he had shown his Artifact Refining skills, he might have entered the Artifact Integration Hall instead.
But compared to his Low-Tier Third-Grade Refining skills, naturally, his Third-Grade High-Tier Alchemist prowess was more superior and would afford him better treatment and advantages.
"With your status, it would be more fitting for Brother Dan Chen, the Pill Treasure Hall Master, to personally introduce you.
Just so happens Brother Dan Chen is in seclusion for alchemy, and it might be some time before he emerges, so I’ve specially invited Elder Dongfang Ming from the Pill Treasure Hall instead.
Next, Elder Dongfang will familiarize you with the Sect environment, and all alchemy matters will be discussed with Elder Dongfang.
By the way, your status will be on par with Elder Dongfang, both holding the position of Elder.
All treatments will be temporarily equivalent."
Ren Feixian pointed to an old man with a white beard behind him as he spoke.
"Dongfang Ming greets Elder Kunlun."
Dongfang Ming spoke in a kind tone,
"Greetings, Elder Dongfang."
Bai Ziyue nodded as well.
*He felt a bit surprised in his heart.*
*He had originally thought there’d be a series of examinations before officially becoming a member of the Qingxu Sect, but never expected that his matter would directly prompt the Sect Leader to intervene, saving him a lot of trouble.*
*From this, it was also apparent how rare third-grade and above alchemists were in the Qingxu Sect.*
*Of course, judging by the alchemy expertise he exhibited, holding an Elder position seemed justifiable.*
"This is your Identity Token. Draw a bit of your essence blood and write your real name on it, then it will connect with our Qingxu Sect’s Divine Soul Sensing Array. From now on, whether accepting missions, obtaining achievements, or moving within the sect, you’ll need this Identity Token."
At this moment, Hall Master Jiwu stepped forward slightly, turned his hand to produce a purple token, and said with a smile.
"A purple token..."
Master Fushui’s pupils shrank in shock as he exclaimed.
Master Jin Ting, Master Fengqin, and even Dongfang Ming could not help but show expressions of being moved.
Bai Ziyue was also astonished.
Before coming, he naturally had inquired into the identity token grading system of the Qingxu Sect, knowing that they included the gray token for miscellaneous disciples, the white token for ordinary disciples, the silver token for elite disciples, and the gold token for true disciples and honored elders, and above that was the special identity or the purple token for the hall masters and peak masters, with the Sect Leader holding the seven-colored token.
Therefore, among the disciples, the purple token was also called the Hall Master Order or the Peak Master Order, with most holders being at the Golden Core Realm level.
And now, Bai Ziyue had one too.
"Thank you, Sect Leader and Hall Master Jiwu."
Bai Ziyue immediately expressed some gratitude as he spoke.
Without further hesitation, he stretched his hand, and a small slit opened at his fingertip. As a drop of essence blood was forced out, the wound instantly healed. Then, a slight touch sent the essence blood onto the purple token, where a line of words immediately coalesced.
It was his real name, ’Bai Ziyue.’
This was as it should be. Other than having some concerns about the Celestial Spirit Sect, he had nothing to hide.
Although this area and the Celestial Spirit Sect belonged to the Heavenly Domain, they were very far apart, so he did not need to worry too much, for now.
He thought that it was unlikely for a cultivator from a small place in the Desolate Ancient Realm to provoke a large sect like the Celestial Spirit Sect into taking drastic actions.
When the words appeared, the purple token flashed brilliantly and connected with Bai Ziyue, as if a Dharma Treasure was being refined by him.
Then, the words that had appeared were gradually absorbed by the token, hidden, and completely vanished.
At this moment, the surrounding people all seemed to relax slightly, each revealing a smile.
Bai Ziyue also understood that this Identity Token was meant to verify one’s true identity, to ensure he harbored no ill intentions or practiced demonic cultivation techniques...and since he was not a Demon Cultivator and had no intention of harming the Qingxu Sect, he was naturally at ease, paying it no mind.
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"Our Qingxu Sect, being one of the Cloud-piercing Four Sects, possesses abundant resources. Various spiritual materials and spirit medicines may not be guaranteed, but as long as you have the need, naturally, there will be disciples in the sect and forces from various affiliates to help you gather them. Generally speaking, third-grade level spiritual materials can be assembled within a month.
Even if unavailable, the Foreign Affairs Hall or Luoying Hall can go to distant places to collect them.
Moreover, in our Qingxu Sect’s Pill Treasure Hall, you do not need to worry about having no spirit pills to refine.
With tens of thousands of disciples within the sect and nearly a hundred thousand inner and outer disciples stationed outside, there is a consistent demand for spirit pills, not to mention the spirit pills awarded to Immortal Cultivation Clans or Loose Cultivators who have made significant contributions, which also require our provision.
Therefore, almost every year, the number of spirit pills required by our Pill Treasure Hall is in the millions."
Walking through the spiritual land of Qingxu Mountain, Dongfang Ming moved about with Bai Ziyue, occasionally speaking a few words.
Bai Ziyue nodded. A large sect was naturally entirely different from a small sect.
The consumption of spirit pills alone was terrifying; the resources expended could easily drag down a small sect.
Following this, Bai Ziyue walked and stopped with Dongfang Ming, listening to his introduction of various sect affairs and the legendary experiences of certain Golden Core seniors, finding it hardly dull.
He also learned a great deal about relevant information within the Qingxu Sect.
And he understood the current predicament within the Pill Treasure Hall, particularly the scarcity of alchemists.
There were actually quite a few alchemy disciples in the entire Qingxu Sect’s Pill Treasure Hall.
But besides the Hall Master, True Monarch Dan Chen, who was a Fourth-Grade Initial Stage Alchemist, there were very few Third-Grade Alchemists.
It was for this reason that Master Dan Jun, only at the Middle-Tier Third-Grade Alchemist’s level, was set as the next Hall Master candidate. Because, except for him, there were only two other alchemists who had reached the third-grade level, and they were just Initial-Stage Third-Grade Alchemists with much lesser alchemy skills than his.
One was Dongfang Ming, and the other was Tian Yan, known as Master Guohuo.
Bai Ziyue’s joining filled a certain gap, after all.
At last, it seemed that the Pill Treasure Hall was no longer on the verge of decline.