I Can Fix My Talent in Hundred Lives-Chapter 213 - 179: Master of Danming Hall

As the Taiqing Dust Transformation Pill caused a tremendous sensation at the auction, the news of Chen Sheng’s promotion to a Tier Three Top-Level Alchemist spread throughout the Three Elements Immortal City.

Half a month later, a mass of golden-red glow suddenly exploded over the Zhang Mansion in the western city, and the overwhelming pressure of the Golden Core spread like a tide—an aura that had unmistakably broken through to the Late-stage Golden Core.

When the Zhang Clan Leader broke out, his aura surged instantly, and he laughed heartily three times at the gate, his voice resonating so much that it made the stone lions in front of the gate hum:

"A century-long bottleneck, broken in a day! The Taiqing Dust Transformation Pill is truly a divine pill!"

This cultivator, who had been stuck at the mid-stage Golden Core for nearly a hundred years and had taken seven or eight kinds of Realm-Breaking Elixirs, found that the most effective ones only slightly loosened the bottleneck. Yet now he had truly stepped into the Late-stage.

He immediately issued an order to set up a banquet that would last three months, stretching from street to alley, so that even Qi Cultivators could partake in a share of the feast.

When the news reached the Chen Clan Commerce Association, Chen Xixing was busy reconciling Spirit Stones against the thick ledger.

His body was surrounded by Fake Pill Qi, and the commerce association emblem embroidered on his dark robe gleamed with a dark golden hue in the sunlight. Hearing the news, he snapped the ledger shut with a "pop":

"Prepare a gift! The most exquisite one. We’re going to the Zhang Mansion to offer our congratulations!"

Several Chen Clan Elders behind him hastily agreed, carrying gift boxes inlaid with Tier Three Spirit Beads, following closely behind him. The red silk tied around the gift boxes fluttered conspicuously in the wind.

The Zhang Clan Leader himself came out to greet Chen Xixing at the gate, grasping his wrists tightly:

"Chairman Chen! I cannot thank you enough! If not for the divine pill from Grandmaster Micro-Image, I fear I would have left this world with my cultivation in a coffin!"

Though he had become a Late-stage Golden Core cultivator, he also had family members naturally eager to establish ties with the Chen Clan. His earlier public promotion also carried deeper intentions.

The disciples behind him bowed in unison, with several marriageable young women among them, stealing hopeful glances at Chen Xixing.

Indeed, the Zhang Clan was also interested in a matrimonial alliance, and the target they sought was none other than Chen Xixing, the leader of the Chen Clan!

This meeting was spread across Immortal City by interested parties, and storytellers even crafted a tale, "The Realm-Breaking Divine Pill", and narrated it fervently in tea houses.

...

Meanwhile, in the Danqing Hall, incense smoke curled around the pillars carved with pill patterns.

Master Dust Transformation twirled a Communication Jade Scroll between his fingers, scanning it with his Divine Sense to see "Master Micro-Image refining a Tier Three Top-Level Taiqing Dust Transformation Pill to aid Cultivator Zhang in advancing," a smile of appreciation appearing on his sallow face:

"A two-hundred-fifty-year-old Tier Three Top-Level Alchemist, truly a prodigious talent."

He gazed at the pill leaves falling outside the window, recalling that he had been stuck at the Tier Three Top-Level for two hundred years, and sighed softly.

Though he was also a Tier Three Top-Level Alchemist, he was now over six hundred years old, and the end of his lifespan was approaching. The prospect of becoming a Quasi-Tier Four Elixir was already challenging in this lifetime, let alone a true Tier Four.

Thus, Master Dust Transformation was now focused entirely on forming a Nascent Soul, neglecting the affairs of the Dan Vein. Alchemy was temporarily set aside, and breaking through to prolong life was now the goal!

"Yu Xuan!"

Master Dust Transformation called out, his voice echoing in the spacious hall.

A blue silhouette swept in from outside the hall, bringing a gust of wind, it was his direct disciple, Master Yu Xuan.

This Tier Three Middle Grade Alchemist bowed in salute, the hem of their blue Daoist robe brushing against the ground:

"What instructions does Master have?"

Master Dust Transformation retrieved a brocade box from his storage ring, opening it to reveal a chill wafting out. Inside was a Tier Three Top Grade Snow Ginseng, its root system intact like silver threads, and ice crystals clinging to the roots:

"Deliver this to Nine Cloud Peak, and congratulate Fellow Daoist Micro-Image on my behalf."

He paused, his gaze stern:

"Remember, Fellow Daoist Micro-Image is skilled in creating pill formulas, and even your grandmaster praised the improved Realm-Breaking Pill Formula. Someday, he could form his own school; you must treat him with utmost respect, and never be discourteous."

Master Yu Xuan was startled, tightening his grip slightly on the brocade box.

Form his own school?

That appraisal was too high!

Even a Tier Four Grandmaster might not earn such praise, indicating how much Master valued Grandmaster Micro-Image.

But thinking of Master Micro-Image’s reputation in the field of breaking through realms, akin to Grandmaster Han Lou True Monarch’s in the Longevity Domain, if he advances to Tier Four, it would indeed deserve the name of forming his own school.

Master Yu Xuan nodded lightly, feeling it indeed quite possible.

He bowed and replied:

"Disciple understands."

As he turned to leave, he was already considering—perhaps he should transcribe his insights on "auxiliary material purification" and pin it with a jade hairpin to the brocade box as a bonus. He might gain some guidance in return.

...

On the jade steps of the Three Elements Main Hall, the current Rotating True Monarch was leaning against the railing, looking into the distance. It was True Monarch Chong Xu of the Talisman Vein, Mid-stage Nascent Soul, a Tier Four Lower Grade Talisman Grandmaster.

After receiving the news that the Dan Vein had produced another Tier Three Top-Level Alchemist, this True Monarch glanced over the Jade Scroll detailing Chen Sheng’s accomplishments, where characters flowed and shifted with spiritual power, as if alive.

"Micro-Image, two hundred and fifty-six years old, Mid-stage Golden Core, Tier Three Top-Level Alchemist, Tier Three High Grade Array Master, improved seven Realm-Breaking Pill Formulas, created new formulas such as the Traceless Miao Yun Pill..."

True Monarch Chong Xu lightly twirled his beard, a gleam of admiration in his eyes:

"Excellence in both Pill and Array, a master in the field of breaking through realms."

"The Three Elements Dao Sect is founded on pills, talismans, and arrays, and this individual encompasses two, truly a rare all-round talent."

He flicked his fingers, and an entirely jade-green Jade Scroll landed on the desk. As the jade light flowed, the phantoms of a Tier Four Spiritual Object, the Dragon Blood Vine, were visible inside, with dragon scale patterns distinctly etched on the vines.

"De Ming!"

The Main Hall Elder, Master De Ming, arrived upon hearing the call:

"Did the True Monarch summon me?"

True Monarch Chong Xu pushed the jade scroll in front of him, with talisman light flickering at his fingertips:

"Send this to the Pill Vein at Nine Cloud Peak and tell them I’m congratulating Elder Micro-Image on advancing to Tier Three Top Level."

He paused and added,

"Additionally, the Pill Vein’s five halls still lack two Hall Masters. Danxiao takes care of the Outer Sect, Danming holds the Inner Workshop. Ask him for his opinion if he is willing to take on one of these responsibilities."

Master De Ming’s eyes lit up as he promptly received the jade scroll:

"I will attend to it right away!"

He had long been acquainted with Chen Sheng and had planned to go congratulate him. Now, he could deliver both a favor and a task, quickening his steps.

...

On Nine Cloud Peak, spiritual mist wrapped around the pavilion like a light veil.

Chen Sheng had just seen off the Pill Vein Elders who came to congratulate him when he saw Master Shi Fang approaching on sword light, accompanied by Master Hualong.

Master Shi Fang was now at the late-stage Golden Core, surrounded by a net of talisman sword auras, while Master Hualong had achieved Golden Core Perfection and began planning for the Nascent Soul.

"Fellow Daoist Micro-Image! Congratulations, congratulations! Your title as a Tier Three Top Level Alchemist resounds throughout the Daoist Sect!"

"You’re too kind, Dao Brother."

Chen Sheng smiled as he welcomed them, leading the two to their seats.

On the stone table, spirit fruits had long been set, with the Fire Crystal Fruit gleaming like red agate, revealing its flowing heart-like flesh, and the Jade Spirit Pearl still holding fresh dewdrops.

Master Hualong picked up a Fire Crystal Fruit, and as the skin cracked with a subtle snap, he glanced approvingly at Chen Xihuo standing by:

"This must be the virtuous nephew, Xihuo? I’ve heard he’s already a Quasi-Tier Three Alchemist, remarkable for such a young age. Truly, a tiger father has no dog for a child!"

Chen Xihuo promptly bowed, having advanced from late-stage Foundation Establishment to perfection over thirty years, successfully joining the Inner Sect.

Though only with a High Grade Spiritual Root, the Inner Sect’s abundant Core Formation resources and Chen Sheng’s support made condensing a Golden Core not a problem.

Gently stroking his beard, Chen Sheng introduced,

"This is Master Hualong and Master Shi Fang, both friends of your father..."

He then turned to the two of them:

"This is my son, Xihuo, who just joined the Inner Sect. In the future, I hope you two Dao Brothers will look after him."

The two of them smiled and nodded upon hearing this.

Chen Xihuo greeted them one by one, memorizing the appearance and aura of these elders—they were connections laid by his father for him.

Just then, the figure of Master De Ming appeared at the foot of the peak. Holding an ornate box, he quickly came over, saying loudly as he reached the pavilion,

"Fellow Daoist Micro-Image! Congratulations on advancing to Tier Three Top Level! True Monarch Chong Xu specifically sent me to deliver this gift!"

He first presented the ornate box containing the Dragon Blood Vine Atlas, then took out the jade scroll he had prepared, smiling:

"This is a newly acquired ’Array Pattern Supplement’ from me, which records several rare array hub layouts that might be useful to you, Fellow Daoist."

Chen Sheng received the box, and when his hand touched the Dragon Blood Vine Atlas, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Even True Monarch Chong Xu had sent a gift?

Just as he was about to thank him, Master De Ming mentioned the matter of the Hall Master:

"There are currently three Hall Masters in the Pill Vein. The remaining Danxiao and Danming Halls are still vacant. The True Monarch asked me to inquire if you’re interested in taking up one of those responsibilities?"

Chen Sheng’s hand holding the teacup slightly paused, and the tea rippled with small waves in the cup.

Currently, the three Pill Vein Hall Masters are Master Dust Transformation of Danqing Hall, Master of All Things of Pill Fire Hall, and Master Wan Cang of Pill Storage Hall.

The first two are disciples of True Monarch Han Lou, overseeing teaching and managing pill furnaces, which are relatively leisurely tasks, evidently still aiming to advance to the Nascent Soul.

Master Wan Cang’s Pill Storage Hall oversees many affairs and resource allocations. He holds significant power, almost asserting absolute authority within the hall, paving the way for his family and completely giving up on the Upper Realm.

Of the two remaining halls, the Danxiao Hall Master oversees Outer Sect alchemy matters, responsible for Outer Sect Alchemy Room allocations and spiritual material applications, wielding considerable power.

Danming Hall runs the Inner Sect Pill Workshop. Though not as powerful as the Pill Storage Hall, it holds authority over the workshop’s operations and can prioritize the use of rare auxiliary materials from the Pill Storage.

Outside the pavilion, the Spiritual Spring softly chimed, water droplets splattered on the bluestone, leaving a small wet mark.

Chen Sheng gazed at his reflection in the spring, contemplating for a moment, realizing many tasks could be entrusted to stewards or named disciples to manage.

Additionally, the position of Hall Master had numerous benefits, such as obtaining Tier Four Spirit Grass from the Pill Storage Hall, accessing the hall’s secret manuals, and even participating in the sect’s Pill Vein resource allocation meetings...

These would be greatly beneficial for his advancement to a Tier Four Alchemist and even condensing a Nascent Soul.

Chen Sheng set down the teacup, a touch of determination flashing in his eyes, and gently nodded:

"Since the True Monarch wishes it, I shall certainly serve. Managing the Inner Sect Pill Workshop in Danming Hall aligns well with my daily alchemy practice, so I shall accept it."

Master De Ming clapped his hands and laughed:

"Wise choice, Fellow Daoist! Danming Hall is close to Nine Cloud Peak and controls the Inner Sect Pill Workshop, tailor-made for you!"

He thought to himself, Danming Hall, managing the Inner Sect Pill Workshop, is closest to the core resources. It seems this Fellow Daoist Micro-Image not only excels in alchemy but is also exceptionally perceptive.