Ancient Fiend Dragon Emperor

Chapter 2041: Chapter 2040: Han Junjie’s Alchemy Contest

”Hahaha...”

The Blood-Robed Venerable laughed, ”Kid, your comprehension isn’t something ordinary people can compare to. That youngster Han Junjie, he’s far inferior to you, yet he constantly boasts about being called ’Young Master Yun Chong’ and is quite self-satisfied.”

Su Han pressed his lips together, staying silent.

”Let’s continue talking about the Altar of the Divine Dao.”

The Blood-Robed Venerable continued, ”Since you understand what I mean, then you should know that no matter how many people enter the Altar of the Divine Dao with you, it won’t be like the Soul Cleansing Pool where they try to seize your resources. Because these resources aren’t given by the Divine Dao Religion, do you understand my meaning?”

”I understand.”

Su Han nodded, feeling relieved, ”Ultimately, it’s up to oneself to ascertain what fortune one can obtain.”

”It’s good that you understand. Don’t think that we two old fellows, or even the entire Divine Dao Religion, are as selfish as the Qing Emperor Sect.”

The Blood-Robed Venerable added, ”Then let’s wait for now, in about ten days, the Altar of the Divine Dao will fully open. During these ten days, you can explore the alchemy of our Divine Dao Religion. You’re clearly not just familiar with those medicinal ingredients—are you a Pill Master?”

”Yes.” Su Han replied.

”Being a Pill Master, then the Divine Dao Religion is truly your Holy Land!”

After saying this, the Blood-Robed Venerable patted Su Han on the shoulder and left with a laughing sound, along with Venerable Yulin.

...

These two Venerables are clearly two of the eighteen Red-Clothed Archbishops of the Divine Dao Religion.

After they left, Su Han remained silent for a while, not idle.

Though unable to engage in cultivation, the opportunity to visit the Divine Dao Religion was indeed worth a thorough exploration.

The attitude of the Divine Dao Religion is indeed far better than that of the Qing Emperor Sect.

While at the Qing Emperor Sect, Su Han stayed in the Green Emperor Palace the whole time, and the feeling was very oppressive, as if he was deliberately monitored.

But here, Su Han wandered freely, unimpeded.

Moreover, the disciples of the Qing Emperor Sect from the same era would smile and clasp their fists when they saw Su Han, extremely courteous.

This isn’t flattery, nor sycophancy, but it made Su Han feel very comfortable.

After about three days, Su Han had explored everything within a billion miles around.

He didn’t venture to other places.

After all, this is the Divine Dao Religion, not his own sect. Although no one stopped him, Su Han didn’t want to overstep his bounds, not going where he shouldn’t.

On the fourth day.

Su Han discovered an interesting event.

The sect residence of the Divine Dao Religion is extensive, and on the southernmost side of it, there’s a large empty space filled with platforms.

These platforms aren’t used for martial contests, but rather for... alchemy contests!

The number of platforms is unknown, but there are at least several hundred thousand, and they are packed with people every day.

There are alchemy contests between disciples, contests between Elders, and even contests among the numerous high-level individuals of the Divine Dao Religion.

Those engaging in alchemy contests are almost always of the same level.

And there are stakes in these alchemy contests, where the winner receives the wager.

From the fourth day, Su Han observed, up to the seventh day, he never saw anyone who lost become enraged.

In Su Han’s imagination, with so many people competing in alchemy, maybe not at the level of sheer outrage, but losing continuously would surely make some a bit angry, right?

However, from the expressions of anyone, Su Han couldn’t discern any anger.

Is it a good mindset?

No, Su Han felt it wasn’t that.

He thought that the people of the Divine Dao Religion weren’t competing in alchemy; they were... learning from each other!

Some even intentionally lost wagers, using it to learn the other’s pill refining techniques and draw out certain alchemical attainments they’d want from the other’s mouth!

For Su Han, this was truly an interesting matter.

He even felt the urge to join and compete.

Not to learn from others, but... well, for those wagers.

But after wandering around, Su Han was still unable to blend in; after all, this is the Divine Dao Religion...

...

On the eighth day.

As dawn broke, a large commotion reached Su Han’s ears.

”Come quickly, the number one platform, Senior Brother Han is going to compete in alchemy again!”

”Haha, not only Senior Brother Han, but also Senior Sister Xue and others!”

”What? Senior Sister Xue is back?”

”Hahaha, this will be exciting to watch. Although Senior Sister Xue’s aptitude is slightly inferior to Senior Brother Han’s, her alchemical aptitude is almost on par!”

”Let’s go, hurry up, don’t block my path!”

”Every time Senior Brother Han competes in alchemy, I learn a lot, but unfortunately, he’s competed so few times, and sometimes I’m not even in the sect. I’ve finally caught it this time!”

Seeing countless figures running towards the distance, Su Han casually grabbed a disciple and asked, ”Senior Brother Han, is that Han Junjie?”

”Yes!”

The disciple was a bit anxious but still patiently explained, ”Young Master Su, your Martial Path ability is indeed far stronger than Senior Brother Han’s, but I sincerely recommend you watch Senior Brother Han’s alchemy competition. He’s incredibly skilled, an idol admired by all, especially this time without our Divine Dao Religion’s number one beauty, Senior Sister Xue!”

”Oh?”

Su Han smiled slightly, ”Senior Sister Xue? Is she one of the Top Ten Fairies?”

”No...”

The disciple shook his head, ”Senior Sister Xue didn’t make it to the Top Ten Fairies due to her Martial Path aptitude, but her looks definitely aren’t inferior to those fairies!”

Before Su Han could respond, the disciple broke free from Su Han’s grip, running and shouting while trying to secure a prime spot.

In this regard, Su Han could only shake his head helplessly.

But where Han Junjie is, Su Han definitely wants to join in the excitement.

”Whoosh!”

His steps carried him, quickly surpassing the crowd, his speed far exceeding the others.

Yet even so, by the time Su Han arrived, the area in front of the number one platform was already packed.

With Su Han’s Divine Sense, he could see from outside, but it just felt different.

He intended to squeeze in but refrained from provoking any resentment due to the crowd, choosing instead to stay put.

Unexpectedly, Han Junjie noticed Su Han while scanning the crowd from the platform.

Upon seeing Su Han, Han Junjie paused.

”Brother Han, it’s been a while.” Su Han nodded and smiled.

Han Junjie’s face had a fleeting shadow.

Soon, he recovered, with a gentle smile, as if he hadn’t heard Su Han’s telepathic message.

Standing up, he pointed towards Su Han’s location, loudly announcing, ”Dear junior brothers, Young Master Su has come from afar, how can we let him be suffocated like this? This isn’t the way the Divine Dao Religion hosts guests.”

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