Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

A sharp explosive sound echoed in the sky, as streams of light descended upon the towering golden structure.

The Glint dissipated, revealing the silhouettes of the Sect’s young talents.

Their expressions varied from tense to expectant, with some remaining composed and silent, while others frequently glanced about.

Only the team-leading Divine Transformation Great Powers appeared relatively at ease.

They were familiar with the entire process, and upon landing, did not remain on high alert. Instead, they engaged in casual conversation with friends they cared about deeply.

”Compared to previous editions, it seems there are more participants in this trial?”

”Indeed, usually around a hundred, but this time it’s as many as two hundred!”

”Why is this the case?”

”I heard it’s because the situation within the Dark Demon Cave this time is more serious, far surpassing previous times, hence more Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators are required to eliminate the Demon Moss.”

”More serious? What does that mean?”

”Not sure, but in any case, the stirrings within the Demon Cave are not a good sign. If not handled properly, it might lead to a situation akin to the demon realm invasion centuries ago.”

”Does that mean this year’s trial is even more dangerous for Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators?”

”Indeed, the casualty rate was previously as high as ten or twenty percent; this time, it’s likely to increase. Has your Sect prepared suitable defensive measures for the younger generation?”

Though their demeanor was relaxed, the conversation topics were quite heavy.

Perhaps only the leaders of the five Refining Void Powers managed to maintain a calm fa?ade.

Take the Azure Dragon Sect leader, for instance, who relied on his ancestor’s status in the Tianyuan Daoist Sect and his understanding of this trial’s specifics to alleviate his concerns.

Drawing Elder Ancient Wood and three others together, they shared laughs, evaluating each sect’s young talents.

”I’ve heard, Old Monster Haoqiong, that your Five Elements Divine Sect has produced an incredible genius with exceptional talent, reaching the peak of Nascent Soul Stage in less than five hundred years, almost at the God Transformation Stage. Did this prodigy come?”

”No, didn’t need to come. That child merely needs to cultivate step-by-step to breakthrough.”

”Oh, such confidence! Does that mean no one from the Divine Sect is holding the line this time, and the title of this trial’s top contender might change hands?”

”Friend Li, you’re worrying too much. Our Sect’s Chong Guang is also a Long-term Nascent Soul, leading the team without issue.”

”Long-term Nascent Soul, huh? Probably without hope of breakthrough, seeking a chance for Spirit Mechanism and Sudden Enlightenment here!”

Elder Li of the Azure Dragon Sect seemed unconcerned, turning his gaze to a smiling woman in a jade robe.

”Chenyan Ji, who did your Biluo Sect send?”

The woman named Chenyan Ji covered her mouth with a laugh, ”Does such a trivial matter deserve Friend Li’s attention?”

Elder Li waved his hand, ”I’m just bored, looking for topics.”

Unperturbed, Chenyan Ji responded, ”Green Butterfly Fairy, what’s your opinion?”

Elder Li was truly surprised, ”Green Butterfly Fairy, isn’t she the daughter of your Sect’s Green Robe Ancestor? You’re willing to send her to partake in the trial?”

With a smile, Chenyan Ji said, ”As an ancestor, one should lead by example. The younger generation enjoys blessings but should also contribute to the sect.”

Elder Li nodded in agreement.

”Strength isn’t fostered by cultivation alone; trials, though dangerous, also offer opportunities. Green Robe Ancestor is not only willing but also quite open-minded, unlike some.”

As he spoke, he shot a glance at nearby Old Monster Haoqiong of the Five Elements Divine Sect.

The latter merely twitched his lips and didn’t respond.

Chenyan Ji noted that Elder Li became contemplative after his emotional statement, however, she couldn’t remain silent.

”Friend Li, why not ask about the talents from Shadow Sect and Su Ling Sect?”

Elder Li shrugged, ”What’s there to ask? People from Shadow Sect always conceal themselves; asking them often yields no answers. As for Su Ling Sect, I’ve already met them. Leading the team is Master Helan, famed for Dan Sword Dual Mastery. The young talent I know is as famous as our Sect’s Elder Kong Zhaonan in his day, and they have ties privately. One is called Zhibei and the other Zhaonan. Kong Zhaonan succeeded in Divine Transformation a hundred years ago, so I imagine Master Helan isn’t far behind.”

Chenyan Ji, surprised, said, ”You have such confidence in the Su Ling Sect, do you know, Friend Gu?”

Elder Ancient Wood, somewhat silent, forced a smile, ”Friend Li is too kind.”

Elder Li scoffed, ”You folks are so hypocritical, clearly full of confidence yet pretending otherwise. If you ask me, let’s wager and see which of our Five Sects has the most surviving disciples after this trial?”

”Alright!”

Unexpectedly, the respondent was a Black Robe person who hadn’t previously spoken.

Elder Li froze slightly, ”Shadow Sect excels in Shadow Escape as a life-preserving skill; this wager suits Fellow Daoist Pei perfectly.”

The Black Robe person waved a hand, ”I’m not taking advantage of you; let’s make this a two-part wager. First, the number of surviving disciples post-trial; second, in a hundred years, let’s see who has the most Divine Transformation Cultivators among those survivors. How about it?”

”That sounds reasonable, avoids anyone simply muddling through,” Chenyan Ji laughed.

Old Monster Haoqiong of the Five Elements Divine Sect also coldly chimed, ”Fellow Daoist Pei makes a good point, establishing a hundred-year wager sounds quite intriguing.”

Elder Ancient Wood thought about the ten from Su Ling Sect participating in this trial, considering Xuan Luo and Jiang Huang somewhat negligible, with Master You Huang also slightly lesser.

But the remaining Seven True of Su Ling were quite promising.

Especially Master Helan, Tie Ma True Master, and Liting, who all have great hopes of reaching the Divine Transformation Stage.

Participating in this wager might not be a mistake.

Moreover, he couldn’t let Su Ling Sect’s reputation falter!

”I agree, as for stakes, since it’s split into two parts, naturally there should be two stakes as well. I have no shortage of a Separation and Reunion Pill and a thousand-year Red Essence Ginseng to offer.”