On the field, the elder stared at Ling Xian's silhouette as he walked away. His murky eyes flickered with anticipation, "What an interesting person. I look forward to your performance during the initial test."
Then, his eyes dimmed and he returned to his half-asleep self. He began to register the people behind him.
Looking at the black token in his hand, Ling Xian walked towards the location of the test. He silently exclaimed that this was the highest level gathering of alchemists in Yuezhou after all. So many people were participating.
This was because the token in his hand was number 2342.
In other words, within two short days, more than 2,000 people had registered. This wasn't even the final number.
From this, it became obvious how attractive the gathering of alchemists was to attract so many young talents.
"Yuezhou sure is a place blessed with talents. Even with such strict requirements, so many people passed." Ling Xian exclaimed. But thinking about the initial test, he couldn't help but to sigh, "I wonder how many people will be left after the initial test and the second test."
He had participated in the gathering of alchemists once in the Hidden Territory and naturally knew that after the initial test and the second test, the number of alchemists who came to participate would decrease drastically. At the very least, 90% of them would be eliminated!
What could he do? This was the gathering of the younger generation in Yuezhou. Not everyone could pass it. Even the initial test could baffle a large number of people.
However, Ling Xian wasn't worried. He was aiming to win the competition. If he couldn't even pass the initial test, then he would be a laughing stock.
"I cannot believe that after returning to reality, I would once again be standing at the location of the initial test."
Looking at the giant tent before him, Ling Xian exclaimed and marched into the tent.
The moment he entered, he saw an elder in black sitting on a chair and staring at him in shock.
"Senior, I am here to participate in the initial test." Ling Xian softly grinned. Ignoring the elder's shocked stare, he placed his token before him.
"Interesting. An alchemist who is here to participate in the gathering of alchemists is of the completion level." The elder grinned. Just like the elder who was responsible for the registration, he was also interested.
Hearing this, Ling Xian helplessly smiled and didn't say anything.
Seeing this, the elder didn't continue the topic. He smiled, "Take your token and head over there for the initial test."
As he spoke, he pointed to the northeast corner, where there was an empty table.
Following the direction of the elder's finger, Ling Xian realized that there were many tables and chairs. Every table and chair belonged to an alchemist.
At this moment, most of the tables were already occupied. Those Alchemists were frowning, as if they were thinking about some difficult problem.
"Is this a written test?" Ling Xian frowned. The meeting he attended in the Hidden Territory was not a test like this.
"You can say so. It's a test of one's overall attainments in alchemy and pill recipes."
The elder faintly smiled. Perhaps it was because Ling Xian was a completion leveled powerhouse, he patiently explained, "There will be a Dan recipe on the table. However, it is incomplete and needs an alchemist to complete it. Those who can complete it will be considered to have passed the preliminary test. "
"I see." Ling Xian revealed a faint smile. He now understood the meaning of the test.
As everyone knew, if an Alchemist wanted to refine a high grade pill, he must fulfill three conditions. First, the use of spiritual medicine. Second, the control of fire. Third, the control of one's soul.
Only with these three conditions, can one brew a high quality spiritual Dan. Without a doubt, a medicinal Dan is the most accurate way to judge an alchemist.
However, for the preliminary test, alchemists cannot just open their cauldrons. For one, it was troublesome. For two, the highlight of the test was left to the end.
This was why there was a test to complete a Dan recipe. Because this way, not only did it save time and effort, but it also tested the alchemist's alchemy knowledge.
After all, a Dan recipe represents the alchemist's understanding of alchemy. It was the most suitable test for the beginning.
Of course, the five clans would not let alchemists create a Dan recipe. To these young alchemists of the sixth and seventh realm, that was unrealistic.
Even the lowest ninth realm Dan recipe required an extremely profound understanding of alchemy. Alchemists of the sixth and seventh realm cannot create it.
Therefore, the five clans' test was to complete a Dan recipe.
Based on Ling Xian's estimation, they were going to give out the effects of the Dan recipe and most of the spiritual medicine so that the alchemist could analyze the remaining spiritual medicine.
This way, the difficulty of the test would be reduced by 90 percent. Even so, it was still a difficult task. Especially to young alchemists who haven't had much time to learn, this test was extremely difficult.
"Since I know the content of the test, then I will head over." Ling Xian paid his respect and walked towards his table.
Watching Ling Xian leave, the elder's eyes flashed with anticipation. He muttered to himself, "He is so young yet he is a completion leveled cultivator. I wonder what his alchemy skills are like. After all, the gathering of alchemists doesn't look at your cultivation level. "
"This test to complete a Dan recipe sure is interesting. Based on my speculation, the alchemist will be given the effects and most of the spiritual medicine, then the alchemist will be given the rest."
Ling Xian speculated. The result was not out of his expectations.
When he sat down on the chair and picked up the white paper, the corner of his lips curled up and he revealed a victorious smile.
On the spiritual paper, there were seven spiritual medicines, as well as the effects of the Dan recipe.
The Dan of Speed was of the ninth realm. After consuming it, for a short period of time, the cultivator can explode with speed three to five times their normal speed. It was a decent spiritual Dan.
"I have never heard of this Dan. It seems like the five clans created this Dan just for the test." Ling Xian softly grinned. He no longer hesitated and began to analyze the rest of the spiritual medicine.
When he took his seat, everyone's gaze fell on him. It wasn't because his bearing was otherworldly like an immortal. Instead, it was because everyone had witnessed his conversation with the old man that day.
Remember that when they entered, the elder merely lifted his eyelids and waved his hand for them to be tested. He didn't explain the content of the test to them.
Yet this elder explained the content to Ling Xian. Why wouldn't everyone be curious? Other than curiosity, there were also some who weren't happy.
Therefore, after he sat down, most people looked over. It was as if they wanted to see just what was so special about him that made the elder look at him differently.
Feeling everyone's gaze, Ling Xian raised an eyebrow but didn't say anything. He didn't want to waste time on the first test. Therefore, he calmed himself down and began to analyze the rest of the spiritual medicine.
Based on the effects of the Dan of Speed and the majority of the spiritual medicine given, it wasn't hard to analyze the rest of the spiritual medicine. As long as he can find a spiritual medicine that can increase the speed of the human body and that doesn't conflict with the spiritual medicine given, then it will be fine.
Of course, this wasn't hard, but it was for him.
Don't forget, he had the inheritance from the Immortal of Alchemy. Though he doesn't brew Dans often, his fundamentals were very solid. Even if he didn't have the Essence of Herbalism, he still knew more than tens of thousands of spiritual medicines.
Therefore, after a quick glance, he thought of a spiritual medicine.
The Grass of Speed.
It was one of the ninth realm spiritual medicines. It was gentle and could be used with most spiritual medicines. Especially with the seven spiritual medicines on the paper, it could be perfectly used without conflict.
"This is it."
Ling Xian softly grinned and manipulated his Qi. Using his finger as a pen, he wrote the words "Grass of Speed" on the paper. Then, before everyone's astonished gaze, he stood up, picked up the spiritual paper, and walked towards the elder.
The Dan of Speed was a ninth realm Dan, so it didn't require too many spiritual medicines. Even though the spiritual paper didn't clearly state that there was only one spiritual medicine left.
But he was very certain that the Grass of Speed was the last spiritual medicine needed for this Dan.
This was the source of his confidence in the supreme inheritance of alchemy, as well as his confidence in his attainments in alchemy!
Therefore, he merely wrote down one spiritual medicine. Without thinking twice, he walked towards the examiner.
Seeing that Ling Xian had stood up and marched forward, everyone was first startled. Then, they began to discuss.
"Is he handing in his test?"
"That's not possible. He just sat down, how can he analyze it so quickly?"
"Yeah, it's only been a few breaths of time. There is no way he can analyze it. The way I see it, he knows he isn't capable enough and has given up. "
"I think so too. Everyone has been here for a while and we still can't analyze it. How can he be so fast?"
"Hehe, that goes without saying. He must have given up."
Everyone chimed in. Based on their words, they all thought Ling Xian had given up and didn't fill in the answer.
It wasn't that because they couldn't answer, it didn't mean nobody could. The reality was, before Ling Xian, many people had already handed in their tests.
It was just that nobody was as fast as Ling Xian!
He had only sat down for a few breaths of time and he had already figured out the answer. How unbelievable was this?
This was why everyone was discussing and didn't believe Ling Xian would be this insane.
"He only spent a few breaths of time and he already figured out the answer. Is there a need to be so surprised?"
Listening to the discussions around him, Ling Xian shook his head with a smile. He felt too lazy to argue with these people and walked straight towards the elder.
Seeing Ling Xian walk over, the elder was a little surprised, "You've thought of an answer?"
"That's right. Senior, please take a look." Ling Xian nodded and handed the spiritual paper to the elder.
However, the elder didn't take the spiritual paper. Instead, he stared at Ling Xian and frowned, "Young man, I have to remind you. You only have one chance. If you get it wrong, then you won't be able to participate in the next test. "
"I believe I didn't get it wrong." Ling Xian softly grinned, his handsome face was full of confidence.
At this, the elder's frown deepened. He didn't believe Ling Xian could figure out the answer within a few breaths of time. However, he didn't continue to persuade Ling Xian. Instead, his eyes revealed a trace of disappointment.
Originally, he admired Ling Xian for reaching the completion level at such a young age. But now, he thought this young man was too reckless and too arrogant. His admiration naturally turned into disappointment.
However, when the elder saw the words "Grass of Speed" on the spiritual paper, the disappointment in his eyes turned into shock.
"You … you actually got it right?"
At those words, the entire place silenced. Even a pin drop could be heard!
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