The Demon Slayer Martial Saint Begins with Insect Refining

Chapter 210 Improving Alchemy Skills

In the Beast King Sect, giant eagles fly back and forth.

Su Yan was not the only one who received the summoning message. Most of the inner disciples also received the news.

Even if they have no chance of making it to the list, there are still many people who want to gain experience by watching the fun.

On the Nine-Stele Spiritual Platform, disciples were constantly coming and going. Three or five familiar disciples had gathered together, and from time to time their eyes fell on the names of the disciples on the Tiger List that appeared on the Nine-Stele.

Several disciples who were in charge of guarding the spiritual platform had already started a discussion.

"At least 70% of the 300 Tigers have arrived this time. I'm afraid it will take at least ten days or half a month to finish the fight."

"The longer the fight, the better. We have no hope of making it onto the Tiger Ranking, but seeing them fight would be a good thing. Brother Yuan Yi from Broken Moon Peak, Lan Yunyue from White Python Peak, Qiao Panyan and Suo Yunyi from Azure Dragon Peak, and Lin Mingcheng from Guizang Valley... I really don't know who will win first place this time."

The top ten disciples on the Tiger List are almost all at the peak of the True Meaning Realm and Divine Integration Stage. With their fighting power, it is no problem for them to kill some Half-Step Danqiao disciples.

But if we really talk about it, each person's strength is not necessarily ranked from one to ten. A slight improvement may change the ranking.

This is also what everyone has been most curious about in previous years.

However, there was also a stranger in the crowd who raised his lips slightly and said, "I am curious about the new disciple of Guizang Valley, who is known as the most talented person in the sect in the past hundred years."

When these words came out, several people were quite unhappy. The disciple of Broken Moon Peak said, "What an arrogant tone! He has the highest talent of the hundred years, but he is not the first one."

"Just one year into his studies, he's already reached 57th on the Tiger Rankings. Everyone says he's not giving it his all, so how can he not be the most talented?"

Some people look down on others, but naturally there are also some who support them. One of the older disciples, Zhao Han, said, "What are you fighting for? The sect is offering generous rewards right now, and it's time to recruit new people. Are you afraid you can't even come close?"

The expressions of several people were stern and their faces were slightly gloomy. The fighting at the Hundred Peaks Barrier was ongoing. Although no accurate news had been received yet, from the mobilization of the mountain protection army, it could be seen that the offensive of the demonic warriors in front was not weak.

Although everyone is still in the inner gate, when they need people, no one will be polite to you.

Suddenly, there was a noise on the Nine Stele Platform. Several disciples looked up and were slightly startled.

It's Su Yan!
The figure of the six-winged blood centipede had already been remembered by many people. This ferocious creature crushed Su Yan's opponent in front of many people.

Now that he saw her, he naturally realized that it was Su Yan who came.

Su Yan flew down and put away the six-winged blood centipede.

Zhao Han's eyes were solemn. After he left, he whispered, "He's become stronger again. Even his aura is different."

The reason Zhao Hanneng could be a disciple on duty at the Lingtai was that he was already an inner sect disciple who was about to complete his tenth term.

He has been on the Tiger List before, and his cultivation is quite strong.

The moment I saw Su Yan, I knew that he was dangerous.

Several people nearby were quite skeptical, muttering, "How long has the Canglong Peak competition been going on? How powerful can it be in less than two months?"

Su Yan glanced at the Tiger List, and the top ten people on the list came into view.

He had a calm expression, and from time to time, there were discussions around him, all about the rankings.

"The top ten on the Tiger List does have some prestige..."

He was different from the other disciples on the Tiger List. Others climbed up step by step, and his reputation spread over time.

But he is different. Every time he goes up a long way, the time is very short. Not to mention the people from other peaks, even the people in Guizang Valley may not know much about him.

"257th place, Senior Sister's progress is not slow"

He also noticed Bai Yun's ranking. Although it was not as exaggerated as his, she was able to rise by nearly twenty places in two months. She must have worked hard on her cultivation and martial arts.

Beast King Mountain has thousands of stone steps, with majestic mountains on both sides, shrouded in clouds and mist, and dotted with exotic flowers and plants, creating an extraordinary scene.

Su Yan climbed up the stairs and followed the mountain road to the Alchemy Pavilion.

He still has 60,000 contribution points in the sect, which is not a small number.

Now that he is back, he naturally wants to convert these contribution points into resources.

The primary target is the Alchemy Pavilion.

Su Yan entered the Alchemy Pavilion and had just reached the second floor when he was noticed by Deng Rongqiu.

"Good boy, after not having been here for a few months, your energy has become much stronger."

Deng Rongqiu raised his high nose bridge and looked Su Yan up and down with his dark face, as if he wanted to see something.

"Disciple greets Elder Deng."

Su Yan bowed slightly, but Deng Rongqiu waved his hand casually.

It would be fine if it was just an ordinary disciple, but he couldn't put on airs when he was with Su Yan.

Su Yan is not in the Beast King Sect, but there are rumors about him everywhere in the Beast King Sect.

The greatest talent in a century, no matter whether it is flattery or praise, it is not an ordinary person to be able to bear this title.

"Are you looking for elixirs or elixir recipes?"

He knew that Su Yan could make pills, and he was curious about the boy's five elements alchemy skills.

"I want to find some miscellaneous notes on alchemy and alchemy techniques."

Deng Rongqiu narrowed his eyes and said, "The last time you practiced the Five Elements Alchemy Technique, it was already at the lower second level. How far have you progressed?"

Su Yan raised the corner of his mouth and pointed at the alchemy furnace next to the counter. Instantly, the fire crow in the alchemy furnace was activated, countless flames emerged, and waves of heat came.

He was very familiar with the process and displayed his ultimate ability of Five Elements Alchemy. He controlled the flames exquisitely and used the fire control techniques of Gu Dan Jue. In just a quarter of an hour, all eighteen metals were separated.

Deng Rongqiu pulled his beard and walked towards Su Yan in two or three steps.

"Transformation?!"

Deng Rongqiu is a third-rank alchemist, so how could he not know the exquisiteness of this technique? It has even surpassed the ability of the Five Elements Alchemy. Only those who have reached the state of transformation can achieve such an effect.

"Thank you for your praise, Elder."

Deng Rongqiu's eyes flickered as he pondered, "You're quite capable. You separated eighteen metals in less than a quarter of an hour. You must be at least a top-tier second-level alchemist, right? Are you aiming for the third level?"

Su Yan nodded: "I hope the elder will agree."

"Take the token and you can go up to the fourth floor. The notes of the Beast King Sect's alchemists of all generations and their essays on alchemy are all there, but you'll need contribution points to access them. Alchemy techniques and recipes are also on the fourth floor. If you choose something, you can exchange it with your contribution points."

Su Yan got the token, his expression slightly delighted, he said thank you, and strode towards the fourth floor.

"Fighting above his level, his cultivation talent is already so amazing, and he even has such a talent for alchemy..."

Deng Rongqiu muttered to himself as he took out his sect token, placed his mind into it, and sent a short message.

In the main sect hall at the top of Beast King Mountain, an old Taoist priest in a blue and white robe, with a jade-like face and a calm demeanor, opened his eyes and revealed a look of surprise.

"He has reached the third realm of the True Meaning Realm, and is attacking the fourth realm. He is suspected to be a top-tier second-level alchemist, and is preparing to reach the third level... Good, good, good."

Chu Qidao smiled and said, "Su Yan, isn't that right? Junior Brother Gu's lineage is indeed full of talented people."

As the sect leader, how could he not be happy to see such a talented disciple?

However, his expression slightly withered, and as he thought of something, he snorted coldly: "Did you, you devil, really think that my Beast King Sect has no successors?"
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For most disciples, the Alchemy Pavilion is only open to the third floor at most.

Below the third floor, the most common transactions were the sale of elixirs and consignment of alchemy materials. The remaining items on the second and third floors were alchemy notes, medicinal tomes, elixir recipes, alchemy techniques, and so on. The tomes were so vast that even for ordinary disciples, thoroughly understanding them was difficult, and even a second-level alchemist might not be able to grasp much.

The fourth and fifth floors are open to the true alchemy masters in the sect, alchemists above the third level.

Every third-level elixir has some merit from good fortune. Improving one's cultivation is secondary. Pills such as the Rebirth Pill, the Miasma-Breaking Pill, etc. are rare treasures.

As long as a force has a third-level alchemist, it can transform sufficient resources into the power of its subordinates.

This is the foundation.

Su Yan proved his strength, which is why he was able to step onto the fourth floor.

"One tenth of the tome is missing. Even in the sect, there probably aren't that many third-level alchemists."

He walked past the bookshelf, his eyes sweeping over the notebooks, each of which was the crystallization of an alchemist's wisdom.

"The art of alchemy is about integrating all things into one. If you can break through to the third level, I think you will be able to master many elixirs more meticulously and refine more elixirs."

Su Yan has a lot of rare treasures in his hands, all of which are first or second level items.

However, without the recipe, he couldn't create a complete one, so he just put some materials aside for the time being.

Su Yan took out two notebooks and looked through them. Yu Wenwu, a third-level alchemist.

"Thunderfire pills are incredibly effective, but they're also a bit biased..."

He read through the books one by one, from the alchemy techniques to the use of materials... before he knew it, an hour had passed.

Finally, I chose two books on alchemy by Liu Qianyun and Li Zhao from my notes.

The former started with alchemy techniques such as the Two Principles and Four Symbols, and the Five Elements, and broke through all the way to become a third-level alchemist. The elixirs he made were mainly neutral and peaceful, and the most stable.

It's a pity that a hundred years ago, in order to find an opportunity to break through the third heaven, he was ambushed and killed by the old demon Toad of the Three Flames Palace in the Ten Thousand Mountains.

Li Zhao refined a half-gu and half-insect, and practiced the Five Insect Pill Sealing Technique. When it came to refining pills with insects and Gu, he was no worse than the Hundred Caves Witch Sect.

He was over a hundred years older than Liu Qianyun. He died of old age and left his experiences in this attic.

One positive and one strange, just meeting Su Yan's requirements.

The experience has been selected, and what remains is the art of alchemy.

Su Yan's Five Elements Alchemy technique has reached perfection, and he has already grasped how to proceed.

Without much selection, he directly took out the Nine Dragon Pill Seal that Deng Rongqiu mentioned last time.

"And the recipe..."

Su Yan fixed his eyes on the pill formula. The Yuanqiao Pill and Yunhun Pill that could increase one's cultivation were all rare third-grade pills.

The third-level barrier-breaking pill is the most powerful among them. No matter where it is placed, it is enough to drive half-step Danqiao warriors or even some third-level warriors crazy.

However, Su Yan did not focus on these pills, but instead focused on a special pill recipe.

"Zhongqiao Dan"

Su Yan took the pill recipe and handed it to Deng Rongqiu along with his insights.

"Good boy, you're so bold in choosing one positive and one odd."

Deng Rongqiu's eyes flashed with a sharpness, and he said with a hint of meaning: "However, Li Zhao's path is dangerous, so you should be more careful."

"Thank you, elder, for reminding me."

Deng Rongqiu continued to look at the things Su Yan wanted to exchange. The Nine Dragon Pill was well selected, but when he saw the Zhongqiao Pill, his pupils suddenly contracted and he showed a look of pain.

"Do you know what Zhongqiao Dan is?"

Su Yan nodded: "Use the Danzhongqiao to open up the acupoints before the fourth level of Danqiao realm, and accommodate more true essence."

"That's right," Deng Rongqiu continued, "Opening up the Danqiao and storing up the True Essence can make a warrior even more powerful. However, the process is extremely painful. The materials needed for the elixir alone are enough to drain the wealth of many people, not to mention the difficulty of refining it."

"The Zhongqiao Pill is compatible with my Xingxiu Xuanshou Gong."

Just this one sentence is worth a thousand words.

As the Starry Beast Art condenses more and more beast spirit true meaning, the consumption will be unimaginable when he uses all the true meaning.

If the reserves of true essence were to increase a little more, then the improvement in Su Yan's combat power would be significant.

One person can form a formation, no problem.

"Alright," Deng Rongqiu shook his head. "You geniuses make your own decisions. Two books of experience, a Nine Dragon Pill Seal, and a third-level pill recipe, for a total of 30,000 contribution points."

Su Yan readily gave the contribution points, and in an instant his savings were reduced by half.

After coming out of the Alchemy Pavilion, he went straight to the Equipment Refining Pavilion.

It is called the Equipment Refining Pavilion, but it is more like a valley opened up at the foot of Beast King Mountain.

Before Su Yan entered the valley, he had already seen a series of buildings, no more than two or three stories high, stretching as far as the eye could see.

After entering the valley, the heat from the flames of the earth veins lingered on all sides.

He entered the valley and waited at the entrance. After a while, he heard quick footsteps: "Junior Brother Su."

Su Yan looked over and saw the person coming. She was graceful and had her long hair tied up. It was Ye Chenyao who had gone with Xiang Ge to recruit people that day.

"Senior Sister Ye."

Su Yan greeted her, and Ye Chenyao smiled: "Sorry for the long wait. I will take you to the weapon refining pavilion. If you want to learn the art of refining, you must spend some time and contribution points."

Although Ye Chenyao was introducing him, she couldn't help but feel envious when she glanced at Su Yan.

This junior fellow from the same town was incredibly capable. In just one year, he had already reached the 57th place on the Tiger List. However, she had only been a disciple for three or four years, and had only just reached the True Realm of Ruyi Stage.

"Senior Sister Ye, are these buildings all weapon refining pavilions?"

"It is the quiet room of the forge."

Ye Chenyao pointed over there and saw that most of the houses were of the same style, wide and thick, and very soundproof. She could vaguely see spiritual energy surging, which must be due to the use of a formation or spiritual possession.

"Weapon refining and alchemy are similar. Low-level forging is fine, but forging weapons above the second level requires a lot of energy and spirit, and even true intention to temper the weapon. Therefore, sufficient firepower and quietness are required."

Ye Chenyao said: "The center of the forging workshop is where the weapon refining pavilion is located."

The weapon refining pavilion in the middle has only three floors. The building covers a large area and the attic is majestic, with a tough style.

Su Yan and Ye Chenyao walked in and went straight to the third floor, where they found a strong old man.

"What's the matter?"

The old man was half lying on his armchair, his eyes hazy, looking half asleep and half awake.

Ye Chenyao said respectfully, "Elder, Junior Brother Su Yan from Guizang Valley wants to learn the art of refining spiritual artifacts."

"Ok?"

Long Hongwen opened his eyes, a sharp gleam flashed across his face, and he looked Su Yan up and down: "Are you the disciple who is said to have the greatest talent in the past hundred years?"

(End of this chapter)