Chapter 486: Revised: Chapter 485 Rewards (Requesting Monthly Votes)
However, at that moment, Master Dan Jun’s face had already become a complex mix of emotions.
He hadn’t expected that all of this was true, that Bai Ziyue had indeed succeeded in the examination, officially becoming a Fourth-Grade Initial-Stage Alchemist.
"Let’s go!"
He no longer had the dignity to remain there, quietly muttered, and turned to leave.
*Yang Xin’er’s eyes were full of intrigue but dared not defy him, following behind Master Dan Jun.*
Yet, just as they were about to leave, Dongfang Ming and Master Guohuo stepped into the Pill Treasure Hall from outside and immediately greeted them, "Elder Dan Jun."
"Elder Dan Jun, you also came here upon hearing Elder Bai’s breakthrough to become a Fourth-Grade Initial-Stage Alchemist?"
"No."
Master Dan Jun felt a tightness in his chest, a suffocating feeling building up inside, almost making him cough up blood.
The duo then noticed that something was off about Master Dan Jun’s expression, recalling the conflict from a few days ago, and dared not speak further.
"Greetings, Hall Master, greetings, Elder Bai!"
"Salutations, Hall Master, Elder Bai!"
Just then, a series of respectful voices echoed from behind Master Dan Jun.
Soon after, Daoist Monarch Dan Chen and Bai Ziyue walked out of the Pill Treasure Hall together.
"Haha, Junior Brother Dan Jun, Elder Dongfang Ming and Master Guohuo, I knew you’d come upon receiving the news.
The Sect Leader and others have already received the news and are on their way. Join me at the door to welcome them.
Additionally, there’s something I would like to discuss with you all."
A voice full of laughter rang out, Daoist Monarch Dan Chen had a confident and spirited expression, his eyes filled with excitement.
"Greetings, Hall Master Dan Chen, and congratulations, Elder Bai, on becoming a Fourth-Grade Initial-Stage Alchemist."
Elder Dongfang Ming and Master Guohuo slightly bowed, their eyes full of complexity and envy.
Especially Dongfang Ming, who was even more shocked internally.
*Previously, Bai Ziyue had mentioned his confidence in becoming a Fourth-Grade Alchemist. He had assumed it would take the opponent at least six months to accumulate enough to break through.*
*Yet, in just a few days? He had broken through?*
*Now, he had even completed the examination, proving his alchemy skills in front of the Hall Master.*
Master Dan Jun knew that leaving now would be inappropriate, his face twitched slightly, and he simply said, "Greetings, Senior Brother."
"Greetings, Elder Dongfang, Elder Guohuo, and..."
Bai Ziyue smiled slightly, looking at Master Dan Jun, and said, "Elder Dan Jun."
"Hmph!"
Master Dan Jun snorted coldly, choosing not to respond.
*Inside, he felt even more suffocated.*
*Today was meant to be his moment to shine, with all the glory about to envelop him.*
*But then Bai Ziyue emerged unexpectedly, and his brilliance hadn’t even had a chance to manifest before being overshadowed.*
*In the presence of a Fourth-Grade Alchemist, what did his breakthrough to High-Tier Third-Grade Alchemist matter?*
*Moreover, what worried him even more was now Bai Ziyue was a Fourth-Grade Alchemist. Can he still secure the next Hall Master position for himself?*
"Hall Master, what is it that you wish to discuss?"
Elder Dongfang Ming sensed the uncomfortable atmosphere and quickly changed the subject, asking.
"It’s like this.
I’m feeling the effects of the Celestial Human’s Five Declines more acutely with age, and have longed to relinquish the Hall Master position to retire peacefully.
Originally, I had planned to pass the Hall Master position to Dan Jun once he became a High-Tier Third-Grade Alchemist. But now, with the emergence of Elder Bai, whose alchemy skills have reached Fourth Grade, he fits the role perfectly.
Therefore, I plan to pass the Hall Master position to Elder Bai. What do you all think?"
True Monarch Dan Chen looked towards the group and spoke.
Bai Ziyue’s eyebrows twitched. *He had only intended to hint at it and self-recommend at another opportunity, unexpected that True Monarch Dan Chen would bring it up first.*
Master Dan Jun was both shocked and enraged. His day had nearly been ruined by Bai Ziyue, and his greatest solace was his anticipated identity as the next Hall Master. *Having just started to worry about it in his heart, he suddenly heard these words from True Monarch Dan Chen, almost making him vomit blood, quickly saying in grief and indignation, "Senior Brother, I have reached High-Tier Third-Grade Alchemist!"*
"Junior Brother, I know it’s difficult for you to accept, but our Pill Treasure Hall needs a Fourth-Grade Alchemist to hold fort.
This concerns not only our Pill Treasure Hall but also the reputation of Qingxu Sect.
I hope you can understand."
True Monarch Dan Chen thought his junior was merely dissatisfied at the moment. He sighed and spoke comfortingly.
"Understand, how can I understand?"
Master Dan Jun shouted, eyes filled with a glint of cold light, pausing, and said harshly, "Senior Brother, I hope you won’t regret this decision."
"And Bai Ziyue, we’ll see!"
After saying this, he no longer lingered and swiftly flew away.
*Yang Xin’er looked at Bai Ziyue with a complex gaze, apologized to True Monarch Dan Chen, and quickly followed.*
"Hall Master..."
Master Guohuo hesitated for a moment and softly spoke.
"My junior brother will understand me in the future.
"I cannot let the Pill Treasure Hall handed over to me by the Master fall into decline."
True Monarch Dan Chen said, looking at Bai Ziyue, seriously speaking, "I hope Elder Bai can truly strengthen the Pill Treasure Hall and return it to its former glory."
"Rest assured!"
Bai Ziyue did not make any delaying remarks, simply nodding in agreement.
Soon, Sect Leader Ren Feixian, Hall Master Jiwu and Hall Master Hema all descended together.
"Greetings, Sect Leader, Hall Master Jiwu, Hall Master Hema."
The group quickly bowed in salute.
Then the entire group moved into the inner hall of the Pill Treasure Hall.
"True Monarch Dan Chen, is it true that Elder Bai was promoted to a Fourth-Grade Initial Stage Alchemist?"
Ren Feixian was the first to speak, his deep eyes unavoidably staring at Bai Ziyue.
*He was truly shocked at this.*
*How long had it been since the other had joined the sect? Moreover, his strength compared to a regular Fourth-Grade Alchemist had significant differences.* *Achieving this was indeed somewhat hard to believe.*
*This not only required an exceptional talent in alchemy but also mastering a top-tier Divine Techniques comparable to the Golden Core True Fire.*
*With his control over the sect, he naturally had methods to discover that Bai Ziyue’s True Flame Divine Techniques had infused with the Fire of Heaven and Earth: Thousand-Year Ice Heart Fire, but was unaware that the other’s True Flame Divine Techniques had already reached a level comparable to the Golden Core True Fire.*
*He could only lament inwardly, perhaps this is what being a genius means.*
*Throughout the Cloud-piercing Mountain Range, while such geniuses were rare, it was not entirely unheard of.*
*For instance, his first student, Master Tuijian, whose talent in cultivation was extraordinary.* *However, suffering from insufficient inheritance from the Qingxu Sect, he couldn’t ascend beyond Third-Grade Pill formation, thus planning to create his own technique, remaining imprisoned at the Divine Realm level.*
"Sect Leader, Elder Bai’s alchemy skill is indeed exquisite. During the examination, he successfully refined the Fourth-Grade Spiritual Pill, White Moon Pill, reaching the Fourth-Grade Initial Stage.
If Elder Bai’s Divine Thought Power were not lacking, which somewhat affected the pill formation, in terms of alchemy skills, he was actually not inferior to me."
Daoist Monarch Dan Chen said earnestly.
"Good! Good! This is truly great.
Our Qingxu Sect’s Pill Treasure Hall is truly going to prosper."
Ren Feixian immediately became excited.
"Congratulations to Dan Chen, congratulations to Elder Bai."
"Congratulations to True Monarch Dan Chen, congratulations to the Pill Treasure Hall, and congratulations to Elder Bai."
True Monarch Jiwu and True Monarch Hema promptly spoke, offering their congratulations.
Although somewhat uncomfortable with such social interactions, Bai Ziyue dared not be neglectful, hastily reciprocating the courtesy.
"Therefore, I intend to pass the next Hall Master position to Elder Bai, not sure what Sect Leader would think?"
True Monarch Dan Chen continued speaking.
"That works, Elder Bai’s proficiency in alchemy is sufficient to take up the position of Hall Master."
Ren Feixian pondered slightly, nodding, appearing somewhat acknowledging. Then he quickly added, "However, Elder Bai’s strength is still just Early-stage Divine Realm, somewhat lacking.
How about this, Brother Dan Chen keeps the Hall Master position stable for a few more years until Elder Bai’s strength reaches Late-stage Divine Realm, then formally decide on the Hall Master position?"
*After all, Bai Ziyue had only recently joined the Qingxu Sect and came from a loose cultivator background.*
*Serving as an elder in the Pill Treasure Hall was acceptable, but the Hall Master position...* *Despite valuing such an exceptional genius, he felt the need to be cautious.*
*This way, there would also be an explanation externally.*
"What does Elder Bai think?"
True Monarch Dan Chen inquired.
"No problem, I am indeed lacking in many areas at present."
Bai Ziyue nodded slightly.
*He had not actually thought of taking over the Hall Master position so soon; the reason for not rejecting directly was merely to avoid being constrained by Master Dan Jun and thoroughly solve the issue of alchemy materials.*
*Ren Feixian’s proposal coincidentally aligned with his intention.*
"Good, but now that Elder Bai has become a Fourth-Grade Alchemist, he ought to receive rewards.
This is the Access Jade Token for the Inheritance Hall, with this jade token, you can enter the Inheritance Hall and study for a month.
Additionally, Brother Jiwu, kindly add three hundred thousand merit points to Elder Bai’s Identity Token as this time’s reward. These merit points will be deducted from my Identity Token."
Ren Feixian looked at Bai Ziyue approvingly, extending a jade token, then continued speaking.
"Since Sect Leader has issued rewards, I, as Hall Master of the Internal Affairs Hall, can’t be stingy. I’ll add two hundred thousand merit points as a gift."
True Monarch Jiwu said with a smile.
"You all, indeed have put me on the spot here, if I don’t give anything, can I still walk out of this Pill Treasure Hall’s door?"
True Monarch Hema looked at the Sect Leader and True Monarch Jiwu, laughed, thought for a moment, flipped his hand, and a Spirit Bead appeared in his palm, saying, "This is a small item I refined recently, possessing certain unique qualities in defending against soul attacks, I will gift it to Elder Bai."
"Top-grade Dharma Treasure, Cyan Wood Soul-Protecting Bead; Brother Hema’s little item is indeed not small.
Elder Bai, are you not thanking the few of them?"
True Monarch Dan Chen saw Bai Ziyue hesitating, quickly helping with a reminder.
"Thank you, Sect Leader, Hall Master Jiwu, Hall Master Hema."
Bai Ziyue hastily bowed slightly, responded, then reached out to receive the rewards.