Chapter 2572: Chapter 2575: A Lesson
"Mr Jiang, after I return, I will look for Zuo Qingfei. If his formation talents are truly exceptional, I will bring him to our family clan for training!"
Zuo Lincheng spoke solemnly.
Jiang Chen smiled and nodded lightly.
But Jiang Chen suddenly remembered something, cupped his hands toward Zuo Lincheng, Su Lieyang, and Huo Langtian.
"Here, I must apologize to the three seniors. I know you have come here to negotiate a deal with the Gold-devouring Rat Clan. However, I promised Grandpa Jin that I would refine elixirs for the Gold-devouring Rat Clan."
Jiang Chen said apologetically, "Therefore, if it brings any loss to you, I hope you will understand. After all, Grandpa Jin saved my life, and that grace is heavier than a mountain!"
"Alchemy? You can refine elixirs?"
The crowd was slightly surprised, and Huo Langtian chuckled, "I heard Fei-er mention wanting to invite you to help our Huo Family in the elixir competition. However, this requires an assessment. As for the deal with the Gold-devouring Rat Clan, it’s not something you, as a Pill Master, can influence."
"I’m glad the seniors don’t mind!"
Jiang Chen smiled mysteriously, then turned to Jin Ming: "Grandpa Jin, regardless of the success of this trip to the ancestral land, I will stay in the Gold-devouring Rat Clan for two months to help refine elixirs for your clan."
Jiang Chen continued, "But two months later, the competition isn’t far off. I wish to return to the academy. During these two months, I can refine all popular elixirs of the sixth grade and below. If you have any uncommon formulas, some niche elixirs of the sixth grade and below are also possible!"
"What!?"
"You can refine sixth-grade elixirs!?"
Huo Langtian and the others looked at Jiang Chen in shock.
Even in an alchemy family like the Huo Family, there are only a few who can refine sixth-grade elixirs, and they are all from the older generation. Even Huo Langtian can barely manage to refine sixth-grade elixirs!
"This is the elixir I refined!"
Jiang Chen smiled slightly and took out an elixir.
"Tri-Pattern Return-to-Origin Elixir!?"
"Whoa, this is a sixth-grade Return-to-Origin Elixir!"
"Able to refine a sixth-grade elixir with three patterns? This, this, this..."
The crowd was astonished and fell into a daze.
No one doubted he was lying; such a lie would be too easily exposed since he was going to help the Gold-devouring Rat Clan refine elixirs after the trip to the ancestral land.
After the shock, Huo Langtian felt a surge of joy inside. This is the person who will represent his family in the elixir competition!
"In that case, let’s change the deal to three days after the ancestral land excursion ends!"
A slightly joyful voice rang out, and Jin Tianqiong appeared beside everyone.
Various forces exploited this deal to extort their clan, and Jin Tianqiong was aware of it. However, they had no alternative. Seeking others would only escalate the price since no one dared offend these forces. Now, a fearless six-grade Pill Master appeared, so Jin Tianqiong had to seize the opportunity.
Zuo Lincheng and the others had no objections, believing it was just a few more days’ wait. In their view, how many elixirs could one person like Jiang Chen refine? Even if he could refine three-patterned six-grade elixirs, refining requires both skill and success rate!
"Alright, the ancestral land has been mostly suppressed, and everyone can start entering the space for assessments now!"
Jin Tianqiong called out.
"Hey! Let me out!"
A shout echoed, and everyone turned to realize that Zuo Qiqi was still trapped inside the formation.
"Does this formation have no Killing Array? Are you deceiving me?"
Zuo Qiqi glared at Jiang Chen with questioning eyes.
Jiang Chen glanced at Zuo Qiqi calmly and made a hand gesture.
Howl! Roar!
Four beastly shadows soared into the sky, transforming into a Four-Color Divine Sword, filled with imposing Sword Intent, which caused all the Divine Infant Realm cultivators around to shudder slightly.
"Care to try?"
Jiang Chen spoke calmly.
Zuo Qiqi’s face turned pale, and she tightly shut her lips without another word.
With a slight smile, Jiang Chen waved his hand, making both the sword shadows in the air and the formation’s light shield vanish. A pile of Spirit Stone powder appeared on the ground.
"Just you wait, that Spirit Fire will be mine!"
Zuo Qiqi hastily jumped beside Zuo Lincheng, glaring furiously at Jiang Chen.
"I’ve said it, array plates are ultimately external devices; self-mastery is the key!"
Jiang Chen spoke calmly.
"Hmph! Stop putting on airs; why don’t you set up a Heavenly Origin Big Dipper Array and let me see?"
Zuo Qiqi snorted disdainfully.
Jiang Chen smiled mysteriously, not responding, and turned his gaze toward Jin Tianqiong.
"Alright, the six of you prepare yourselves, push your Spiritual Power to the limit. The space in the ancestral land is filled with pressure, and even a small slip might lead to immediate elimination!"
Jin Tianqiong gently reminded them. Their clan sought a person specifically to absorb the Spirit Fire, as it involved a crucial matter for their clan. Otherwise, why would they hand over such a precious treasure?
If not for that, Jin Tianqiong wouldn’t personally oversee the ancestral land quota assessment.
Innate Spirit Fires are graded, with Jiang Chen’s Rejuvenation Flame being an early Earth Rank Spirit Fire. But even the Gold-devouring Rat Clan couldn’t determine the grade of their Spirit Fire.
This Spirit Fire belonged to an ancient mighty figure of their clan and was contaminated during an ancient war. Although the contamination is now cleansed, its exact rank remains uncertain.
The Spirit Fire’s power has diminished, but it gained some other abilities.
Buzz, buzz, buzz!
Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen and the others mobilized their Spiritual Power, and a tremendous aura soared into the sky.
Eh?
During the mobilization, Jin Tianqiong and Jin Ang both turned to Jiang Chen, their eyes filled with astonishment.
This Spiritual Power aura... is immensely profound. To what extent has his Spiritual Power been refined?
The density of Spiritual Power depends on one’s reserves, while the aura’s intensity hinges on the degree of Spiritual Power refinement.
In their perception, the density of aura within Jiang Chen’s immense presence was no weaker than some mid-stage Virtual Refinement cultivators. Such a degree of refinement at the Divine Infant Realm Peak had never been seen before by the two.
The depth of Spiritual Power aura typically manifests from momentum, but if a cultivator doesn’t deliberately enhance their momentum, it’s hard to discern. Only through the perception of Jin Tianqiong and Jin Ang, being Above Saint, could this be sensed. Even Jin Ming, relying only on the momentum released now, couldn’t determine the extent of Jiang Chen’s Spiritual Power refinement.
"Everyone, be aware, the gate to the ancestral land opens only for five breaths. If you fail to enter within that time, you’re considered eliminated!"
Jin Tianqiong reminded once more, his expression serious, emitting a fleeting mystical aura.
The space in front of Jin Tianqiong began to tremble violently, seemingly linking to something through that aura piercing the void.
