Half a month later, Fang Chen's quick sword had improved by a lot. He could now wield eight hundred swords in one go. The power was incomparably tyrannical.
However, just as Fang Chen was about to focus on cultivating, the blood skeleton in his spatial ring sent out a signal.
"Master, I need some spirit pills to recover my strength."
Upon hearing the bloody skeleton's words, Fang Chen pondered for a moment before saying, "What do you need? Tell me and I'll get it for you."
Fang Chen had his own plans. After all, the blood skeleton was his trump card. If it was a bit stronger, it would be beneficial to him.
The blood skeleton had been heavily injured when the Ancient Sword Continent's powers had exterminated the Yellow Spring Sect. It still hadn't fully recovered.
In just a moment, Fang Chen received a list and carefully looked it over.
"Speaking of which, are there any surviving members of the Yellow Spring Sect?" asked Fang Chen.
"Master, many of the remnants of the Yellow Spring Sect from back then have been hiding in the dark. Some have even gone into hibernation. However, in recent years, many of them have been secretly carrying out some things in an attempt to revive the Yellow Spring Sect," the bloody skeleton said.
From the blood skeleton, Long Chen learned that it was just one of the one hundred and eight captains of the Yellow Spring Sect during its peak.
The Yellow Spring Sect's hierarchy was very strict. The sect master's strength was monstrous, and under the banner of the Yellow Spring Sect, there were one hundred and eight captains. They were all at the peak of the Qi Transformation realm, and they were invincible within the Qi Transformation realm.
Of course, above the captains were the seventy-two hall masters. Each hall master was at the Qi Sea realm.
It was said that above the seventy-two hall masters were the thirty-six protectors. The protectors' strength had already surpassed the Qi Sea realm. They had reached an inconceivable level.
After learning this, Fang Chen was a bit dumbfounded. He hadn't expected the Yellow Spring Sect to be so powerful in its peak.
Other than that, there were also many Corrupt experts within the Yellow Spring Sect. In any case, the Yellow Spring Sect had almost taken control of the Ancient Sword Continent.
"Master, don't worry. All the experts above the captains were heavily injured in that battle. Most of them are still sleeping and haven't woken up yet. The only ones that have woken up are the captains. They're actively trying to summon the hall masters and protectors in hopes of reviving the Yellow Spring Sect," said the blood skeleton.
Fang Chen nodded. If all the members of the Yellow Springs Sect who were in hibernation woke up, the Ancient Sword Continent would suffer another catastrophe. Fortunately, only the captains were awake.
"Are there any other captains within Qingfeng City's territory?" asked Fang Chen.
"No, but there are still two captains in Cyan Cloud County. We've contacted them before, but we haven't met them yet," the bloody skeleton said.
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Qingfeng City, Qingfeng Branch.
Every time the deacon elder saw Fang Chen, he was extremely excited.
This time, Fang Chen had come to buy medicinal pills. Fang Chen handed a list of medicinal pills to the administrator Elder.
The administrator Elder looked it over and said, "There are a total of eighteen kinds of medicinal pills here. Our Qingfeng branch has seventeen kinds. As for the Fantasy Spirit Pill, we don't have it."
"We don't have it?" asked Fang Chen.
"The Fantasy Spirit Pill is a high tier mortal pill. Only a true alchemist, and someone infinitely close to becoming a grandmaster alchemist, can refine it. A small branch like the Qingfeng branch doesn't have such a pill," said the administrator Elder.
"Alright, then go look for these medicinal pills," said Fang Chen.
It didn't take long for the administrator Elder to return with all the medicinal pills. "In total, fifty thousand low grade spirit stones."
Fang Chen handed over fifty thousand low grade spirit stones and took away all the medicinal pills.
Before he left, the elder suddenly thought of something and said, "Young master Fang, I've suddenly thought of something. Perhaps it can help you obtain the Fantasy Spirit Pill."
"Speak." Fang Chen stopped and asked.
"Although the Qingfeng branch doesn't have the Fantasy Spirit Pill, there is a great alchemist living in Qingfeng City, Grandmaster Qing He.
He is the only alchemist in Qingfeng City who can refine the Fantasy Spirit Pill.
If … "The Deacon Elder said.
Fang Chen's eyes lit up when he heard this. He immediately asked, "Where is grandmaster Qinghe?"
"Grandmaster Qing He is on the mountain peak in the deepest part of Clearwind City," the Managing Elder said.
Fang Chen thanked him and quickly left the Qingfeng branch to find Grandmaster Qing He.
Not long after, Fang Chen arrived at the peak of the mountain. He saw that there were many warriors on the mountain peak. It looked like a sea of people.
"They're all here to ask Grandmaster Qing He for help." Fang Chen was a little confused.
"Brother, you're also here to ask Grandmaster Qing He for help, right?" At this moment, a cultivator whispered.
"That's right." Fang Chen said.
"Do you see the sea of people here? These cultivators all want to ask Grandmaster Qing He to refine pills for them. But Grandmaster Qing He's requirements are very strict. Ordinary people can't satisfy them," the cultivator continued.
"Oh, have any of these people succeeded?" Fang Chen asked.
"Three days ago, a cultivator succeeded. But in the past three days, no one has been able to move Grandmaster Qing He," the cultivator said.
"What are the conditions for Grandmaster Qing He to help?" Fang Chen asked.
"Grandmaster Qing He said that if he meets a fated person, he will definitely help.
Of course, he will also give other cultivators a chance. As long as someone can successfully pass his test, he can make a move, "the cultivator said.
Fang Chen nodded. It seemed that Grandmaster Qing He's reputation wasn't small. So many people wanted to ask him to refine pills for them.
"What is Grandmaster Qing He's test?" Fang Chen asked.
"Grandmaster Qing He's test is one's control over flames."
Fang Chen had the urge to give it a try. Then, Fang Chen walked to the straw hut on the mountain peak.
"Halt." Suddenly, a voice rang out. It was one of Grandmaster Qing He's guards.
"I would like to ask Grandmaster Qing He to refine a pill for me," Fang Chen said respectfully.
"Grandmaster Qing He is very busy. He has no time."
Just at that moment, a faint voice rang out.
"Let him come over," Grandmaster Qing He said.
Fang Chen was overjoyed. He walked in front of Grandmaster Qing He.
Grandmaster Qing He was an old man. He had a white beard and his face was full of wrinkles. He wore luxurious clothes and had an extraordinary aura.
"You know my rules, right?" asked Grandmaster Qing He.
"I know. I'm willing to participate in Grandmaster Qing He's test." Fang Chen said.
"Alright, let's line up then," Grandmaster Qing He said.
Fang Chen looked over. There were already nine people lined up at Grandmaster Qing He's place. Including him, there were exactly ten people.
"Alright, next, the ten of you will control the flames." Grandmaster Qing He said.
The first warrior stepped forward. Following Grandmaster Qing He's instructions, he began to control the flames. His palm gently touched the flames.
However, in the next moment, he let out a miserable cry. He was unable to control the flames. He failed.
The second warrior also failed.
Time passed by slowly. The first nine warriors all failed. Finally, it was Fang Chen's turn.
Fang Chen walked in front of a brazier. Looking at the raging flames, he gently pressed his palm against the flames.
Suddenly, a burning aura came. Fang Chen couldn't help but want to scream.
However, at that moment, the golden heart started beating rapidly. In the next moment, Fang Chen couldn't feel the burning pain.
On the contrary, Fang Chen could control the flames.
The flame shuttled back and forth freely in Fang Chen's palm. Upon seeing this scene, Grandmaster Qinghe's face was filled with astonishment.
"Alright, you pass." Grandmaster Qing He said, "What pill do you need me to refine?"
"Grandmaster Qing He, I want an Illusory Spirit Pill." Fang Chen smiled.
"Alright, it will take three days to refine the Illusory Spirit Pill. You can wait here." Grandmaster Qing He said.
Many warriors were envious of Fang Chen. However, they couldn't do anything about it.
During these three days, Fang Chen had been watching Grandmaster Qing He refine the pill.
Grandmaster Qing He's refining technique shocked Fang Chen. For the first time, Fang Chen felt shocked. Grandmaster Qing He's control of the flames was too strong.
After three days, Grandmaster Qing He had already finished refining the Illusory Spirit Pill.
"This is the Illusory Spirit Pill you want. Although I can help you refine the pill, you will have to pay a certain price." Grandmaster Qing He stopped refining the pill and said to Fang Chen.
"What price?"
"One hundred thousand low grade spirit stones."
Grandmaster Qing He said, "However, if you can promise me one thing, the low grade spirit stones will be waived. You can come find me to refine pills at any time."
"Alright."
Seeing Fang Chen's puzzled expression, Grandmaster Qing He said once more, "Take me as your master."
Hearing Grandmaster Qing He's words, the entire mountain was in an uproar. Countless warriors were shocked.
Grandmaster Qing He actually wanted to take Fang Chen as his disciple. This was definitely an explosive piece of news.
Grandmaster Qing He was the best alchemist in Clearwind City. He had never taken in a disciple before. Who would have thought that he would take in a disciple this time?
"Grandmaster Qing He, why did you choose me?" asked Fang Chen.
"It's because I can see your talent in alchemy, especially your control of flames. There aren't many cultivators who can reach this level for the first time in alchemy," Grandmaster Qing He said.
Fang Chen thought about it for a moment. In the end, he refused Grandmaster Qing He's request.
"I'm sorry, Grandmaster Qing He. I still have to focus on my cultivation for now. I can't accept your request."
Fang Chen's words caused a commotion. No one had thought that there would be someone who would refuse Grandmaster Qing He's request to take in a disciple.
Fang Chen took out one hundred thousand low grade spirit stones and took the Illusory Spirit Pill. Then he left the mountain.
Seeing Fang Chen leave, a strange light flashed in Grandmaster Qing He's eyes.