In Li An's opinion:
Even if a Celestial Alchemist did not completely abandon his cultivation of the Celestial Dao, the time he spent on alchemy would definitely affect his cultivation of the Celestial Dao and slow down his progress.
"Master Duan, you're a Great Overarching Golden Celestial?"
Li An asked in surprise as he looked at Duan Lingtian.
Although he was a Nine Palaces Celestial Duke, he had long discovered that he could not detect Duan Lingtian's soul with his Divine Consciousness. Therefore, he could not detect Duan Lingtian's cultivation base.
He wasn't surprised by this because there were some methods to conceal one's cultivation that could indeed avoid the detection of most people's Divine Sense.
"Great Overarching Golden Celestial?"
Duan Ling Tian smiled faintly in response to Li An's question as he extended his Divine Consciousness.
Along with his Divine Consciousness, he could also detect the aura of one's soul.
Duan Lingtian had intentionally revealed his cultivation base by releasing his soul aura. Therefore, even the Profound Divine Metal could not conceal Duan Lingtian's soul aura.
"This is …"
"A … A profound Overarching Heavenly Supreme Celestial?!"
"H-he's a profound Overarching Heavenly Supreme Celestial?!"
"Heavens … H-he … Is he even human?"
…
The people from the Four Major Celestial Sects also noticed Duan Lingtian's soul aura. They immediately extended their Divine Consciousness and discovered Duan Lingtian's cultivation base through Duan Lingtian's soul aura.
A profound Overarching Heavenly Supreme Celestial!
"Master Duan is a profound Overarching Heavenly Supreme Celestial?!"
"This … This …"
On the Tai Yi Celestial Sect's side, Situ Ming, Yang Chong, Yu Zhong Jing, and He Shan were shocked when they saw Duan Lingtian's cultivation base.
In the past, they only knew Duan Lingtian was a prominent Celestial Alchemist who could refine Overarching Heaven Pills. Moreover, he was not even 100 years old and had a heaven-defying talent in alchemy.
As for Duan Lingtian's cultivation base, they had always thought that he was a Great Overarching Golden Celestial. At most, he was a profound Great Overarching Golden Celestial.
But today, as Duan Lingtian released his soul aura, they realized that they were wrong. So wrong!
Not only was Master Duan a prominent Celestial Alchemist younger than 100 years old, but he was also a profound-rank Overarching Heavenly Supreme Celestial!
"A profound Overarching Heavenly Supreme Celestial?"
"He's a Profound Stage Overarching Heavenly Supreme Celestial who's not even 100 years old … Fortunately, he doesn't plan to stay in the Tai Yi Celestial Sect for long. Otherwise, the Martial Dragon Celestial Sect would have no place in the Wasteland in the future."
Jian Qiu Luo, the Sect Leader of the Thousand Spiders Celestial Sect, and Chai Kong Yu, the Sect Leader of the Martial Dragon Celestial Sect, were shocked by Duan Lingtian's strength.
"How is this possible?!"
"He's a profound stage Overarching Heavenly Supreme Celestial?!"
Ji Fan, the Arhat of the Blissful Sect, stared at Duan Lingtian in disbelief.
He did not expect Duan Lingtian to be so talented.
Apart from his heaven-defying talent in alchemy, his innate talent in the Celestial Dao was also heaven-defying.
'Could it be that he's really from a powerful clan in the central area?'
Ji Fan thought to himself.
However, as soon as this thought appeared in his mind, he quickly dismissed it. 'Impossible! If he's really from a powerful clan in the central area, and he's even a lineal disciple, how could he lack Duke Grade Celestial Methods and Divine Abilities?
Earlier, in order to exchange for a useless box, he had to obtain a Duke Grade Divine Ability from the Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect. '
When he thought of this, the fear in Ji Fan's eyes dissipated.
'He's not even 100 years old, but he's able to refine the Overarching Heaven Pill. Moreover, he's a profound stage Overarching Heavenly Supreme Celestial …'
Ji Fan took a step forward and looked at Duan Lingtian before he said indifferently, "Your innate talent in alchemy and the Celestial Dao are indeed amazing.
However, this doesn't prove you're from a powerful clan in the central area.
If you're from a powerful clan in the central area, why don't you have at least one assistive Duke Grade Divine Ability? Why would you need to obtain one from the Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect? "
A mocking smile appeared on Ji Fan's face as he said, "I've already seen through you."
Before returning to the clan, the lineal disciples of the Crimson Sky's Duan Clan can only obtain Celestial Methods and Divine Abilities from outside. This is also a tradition of the Crimson Sky's Duan Clan. "
Duan Lingtian's expression remained unchanged when faced with Ji Fan's mocking smile.
Then, he glanced at Ji Fan indifferently and said, "You're the Arhat of the Blissful Sect, right? I don't think you believe I'm from the Crimson Sky's Duan Clan, right?
What does it have to do with me whether you believe me or not? "
After he finished speaking, Duan Lingtian turned to Li An and said indifferently, "Senior Li An, it seems like the Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect is right. The Arhat of the Blissful Sect isn't qualified."
The Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect's expression changed slightly upon hearing Duan Lingtian's words.
After all, it was precisely because he had said something that he shouldn't have that one of his eyes was crippled by Li An.
However, Duan Lingtian from the Tai Yi Celestial Sect had also said something similar.
Was he trying to provoke Li An?
'I hope Li An won't act rashly before he confirms Duan Lingtian's identity …'
The Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect prayed inwardly.
He could imagine this.
If Duan Ling Tian was really from such a powerful clan, the Tai Yi Celestial Sect and the Blissful Sect would be implicated as well.
After all, Duan Lingtian was here because of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect!
Situ Ming and the others from the Tai Yi Celestial Sect, the people from the Martial Dragon Celestial Sect, and the Thousand Spiders Celestial Sect held their breaths as they stared at Li An.
Earlier, the Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect had lost one of his eyes for offending Li An.
Now that Duan Ling Tian had made the same mistake, would Li An cripple one of Duan Ling Tian's eyes as well as He Shan's?
Situ Ming and the others from the Tai Yi Celestial Sect were anxious while the people from the Martial Dragon Celestial Sect and the Thousand Spiders Celestial Sect were curious.
"Is he out of his mind? Why would he offend Li An before he can prove his identity? "
Zhou Shu Qiu looked at Duan Lingtian angrily. Clearly, she was worried about Duan Lingtian's safety.
Meanwhile, Duan Lingtian and Li An looked at each other calmly. From the beginning until the end, there was no change in Li An's expression at all.
In the depths of his calm gaze, there was strong self-confidence.
It was this confidence that finally crushed Li An's psychological barrier, causing him to smile awkwardly. "Alchemist Duan, you must be joking … Actually, this grand disciple of mine has many redeeming qualities."
The people from the Tai Yi Celestial Sect heaved a sigh of relief when they saw Li An's reaction.
After all, Li An did not dare to make a move on Duan Lingtian.
At the very least, Li An did not dare to make a move on Duan Lingtian before he could confirm Duan Lingtian's identity.
"Master Duan, when I first arrived, I heard you exchanged an assist-type Duke Grade Divine Ability for a box."
Li An looked at Duan Lingtian and changed the topic. He asked with a smile, "Can I have a look at the box?"
Li An had heard that even He Shan, the Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect, could not open the box. Moreover, he had used his Divine Consciousness to check the box.
However, he was still curious and wanted to see the box with his own eyes.
After all, if even He Shan could not open the box, it was definitely not an ordinary box. Even if it was empty, it was still worth a look.
"Of course."
Duan Lingtian nodded. He raised his hand and calmly handed the box to Li An as he said, "Although there's nothing in the box, I'm sure it's not an ordinary box since an Eight Trigrams Celestial Duke couldn't open it.
For this reason, I plan to leave the borderlands and return to the central area after the Alchemy Conference ends so I can show it to the Celestial Kings in my clan.
With their cultivation bases, I'm sure they'll be able to open the box. "
Duan Lingtian's words were flawless.
"As it turns out, Master Duan didn't ask for the box out of curiosity …"
Realization dawned on He Shan, the Old Ancestor of the Tai Yi Celestial Sect, and the others when they heard Duan Lingtian's words.
"What box?"
"Even an Eight Trigrams Celestial Duke couldn't open the box?"
The people from the Thousand Spiders Celestial Sect and the Martial Dragon Celestial Sect had just arrived and were unaware of what had happened.
However, after Situ Ming explained the situation to them, they finally understood what had happened.
"Indeed, there's nothing in the box."
At the same time, they extended their Divine Consciousness to check the box that Li An had just taken from Duan Ling Tian. However, they discovered there was nothing in it.
Whoosh!
After a while, Li An's Celestial Origin Energy trembled before he withdrew it. It was obvious that his control over his Celestial Origin Energy was much better than He Shan.
At this moment, Li An tried his best to open the box in his hand, but the closed part of the box remained motionless.
"A Ten Directions Celestial Duke won't be able to open this box. In fact, I'm certain even an ordinary Celestial King might not be able to open it!"
Li An said with a sigh as he returned the box to Duan Lingtian.
Upon hearing Li An's words, those who did not see him trying to open the box realized he was unable to open it.
"Hmph!"
As soon as Li An finished speaking, Duan Lingtian took the box from him. Ji Fan scoffed. "How dare you use a Duke Grade Divine Ability to exchange for an empty box that can't be opened?
"This kind of thing, as long as it's someone with a little bit of brain, they definitely wouldn't do it!"
Although Ji Fan did not mention any names, everyone knew who he was referring to.
"Arhat, be careful of your words."
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