The eldest sister just wanted to give up, while the spirit swords vied to recognize her as their mas

An eerie silence fell over the room.

"The Rong Family Forging Shop? Is that the one I thought it was?"

"No wonder the Rong family's forging shop opened before; it turns out it was bought by the Boundless Sword Sect. That makes sense; two things with terrible reputations just happened to come together."

"Since he's using the Rong family's alchemy furnace, does that mean Ge An's alchemy skills are excellent?"

These words were like a pebble thrown into water, creating ripples.

Ge Qianran didn't know what to say. Zhenpin Pavilion also had a cooperation with the Ge family. If he insisted that Ge An had reached the purple rank because of the alchemy furnace, wouldn't that be indirectly saying that the Rong family's alchemy furnace was of very high quality?

Yun Fuzhao continued, "Everyone says there's something wrong with the Rong family's alchemy furnace, but I think that's slander. Such a practical and useful alchemy furnace shouldn't be overlooked."

"Yun Fuzhao, you don't know anything! When the Rong family's alchemy furnace exploded, those alchemists were blinded on the spot. This kind of harmful shop should never be opened again!"

“The Rong family makes money through dishonest means. I won’t buy from them no matter how cheap they are. I’d rather spend more money to buy from Zhenpinge. At least they’ve never had any problems.”

Yun Fuzhao knew that reputation wasn't something that could be easily reversed. She looked at Bu Ma and said, "Senior, in previous alchemy competitions, there have been alchemists who used high-grade alchemy furnaces. This time is no different. Does the quality of the alchemy furnace negate the alchemist's own strength?"

Her eyes suddenly reddened, and she pleaded pitifully, "Just because our Boundless Sword Sect isn't famous doesn't mean everyone can bully us. Is there no justice in this world?"

Buma: "...No. The leader is still Ge An from your sect."

Ge Qianran wanted to say something, but then shut his mouth.

This really made him feel suffocated. He glared angrily at Ge An before stepping off the stage.

One of the alchemists couldn't help but speak up: "The alchemy furnaces at the Zhenpin Pavilion are just too expensive. For independent cultivators like us who don't have a sect to back us up, perhaps we could buy one from the Rong family..."

"I think you're courting death."

"What if the Rong family repents? That's a sixth-grade alchemy furnace, I've never even touched it."

"It's not worth buying it yourself, so it's better to join the Boundless Sword Sect."

Hearing what the alchemists said, Ge Qianran's expression darkened even more. "A bunch of good-for-nothings. Ge An was just lucky this time. They'll see what a real alchemist is when they get to the second round."

One disciple muttered, "They make it sound so good, but they beat the Xuan Tian Sect in the preliminary round."

Xuantian Sect disciple: "..."

Ge An didn't care what others said; he walked towards the group from the Boundless Sword Sect.

Yuan Youxi: "Not bad, you've really brought honor to our sect."

"I didn't see that coming. Ge An never does this when he's refining pills. Is this what they call 'accumulating strength for a sudden burst of power'?"

Ge An laughed sheepishly, "Teacher Qi is still the best teacher."

The atmosphere was very good at the Boundless Sword Sect, but it wasn't the same at the other sects.

When the disciples of Xuantian Sect heard that they had failed to defeat Wuya Sword Sect in the preliminary test, they unanimously doubted the veracity of the information.

Yu Nian'er couldn't believe it. "Did I hear wrong? Our sect lost to the Boundless Sword Sect?"

Wen Yan frowned deeply. "Did you underestimate them?"

The alchemist who had passed the initial test was mortified. Now, being questioned by them, he wished he could disappear into the ground. "That disciple refined a Grade 3 Purple-level Foundation Building Pill..."

After the "purple tier" was mentioned, there was a moment of silence.

Wen Yan instructed Geng Xiu, "Give it your all during the retest. Xuan Tian Sect must occupy the top position in every competition."

Geng Xiu: "Don't worry, senior brother. It's just the Boundless Sword Sect. There's nothing to fear."

None of them took the Boundless Sword Sect seriously; the only ones they needed to be wary of were the Lingyue Sect and the Medicine King Valley.

Yu Nian'er remained silent. Nothing good ever came of running into Yun Fuzhao. Now that she was the sect leader of the Boundless Sword Sect, she simply couldn't find a suitable opportunity to eliminate her.

Yun Fuzhao was like a thorn stuck in her throat, reminding her of his presence every time she swallowed.

Yu Nian'er has worked hard to get to where she is today. She wants to reach a position that Yun Fuzhao cannot match. No matter what, Xuantian Sect cannot lose to Wuyai Sword Sect.

"The alchemy furnace used by the Boundless Sword Sect belongs to the Rong family."

Upon hearing this, Yu Nian'er's heart skipped a beat. "The Rong family? That infamous Rong family?"

"Yes. I heard that the Wuya Sword Sect's alchemy furnaces were all purchased from the Rong family."

Yu Nian'er had an idea.

Meanwhile, Yun Fuzhao received good news.

Wang Liang and his classmates also successfully entered the second round of interviews.

Ranked forty-ninth.

It's not bad. It's not a pill-refining competition, but a comprehensive competition with all sorts of cultivators, including beast-taming cultivators, talisman cultivators, and sound cultivators...

It's already very good to get this ranking.

The alchemy competition and the comprehensive competition are separate, with the former being ranked separately.

Ge An's actions were a good start, giving the disciples who would compete later a lot of confidence.

The matches at the Boundless Sword Sect ended early today, and Yun Fuzhao led everyone out for a good meal. Afterwards, he sent them all home to their respective families.

Rong Yao tugged at Yun Fuzhao's sleeve, looking at him with gratitude. "Sect Master, my father said someone came to ask about the alchemy furnace. Although there's only one, he's still overjoyed."

"That's a good thing." Yun Fuzhao patted her head. "Don't think too much about it. Just focus on preparing for tomorrow's re-examination."

"Uh-huh."

The Xuantian Sect provided special accommodations, and to demonstrate their wealth and power as the number one sect, golden wine vessels and jade pots were placed on the tables, and carpets from the Western Regions were laid on the floor.

Yun Fuzhao shed tears of envy.

She devoured delicacies worth dozens of mid-grade spirit stones one after another, thinking angrily: "I'll bankrupt your sect!"

Jealousy can distort a person beyond recognition.

The white jade at her waist gleamed; it was Yu Ze.

Yu Ze: The cultivation world is under strict security these days, so I can't get through.

These past few days have been the most important sect competition in the cultivation world, so martial law will naturally be in effect. Yun Fuzhao replied to him: I will be going to the Ten Directions Secret Realm in a while, then come find me.

Yu Ze: Good.

Just as Yun Fuzhao was about to accept the white jade, he added: "Be careful during the competition, don't get hurt."

Yun Fuzhao: You can rest assured about my strength.

Demon world.

Upon seeing this sentence, Yu Ze's smile deepened.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, please spare me..."

Yu Ze lowered his head. The demon beneath his feet had been tortured beyond recognition. He was Zhi Yuan, the leader of Ying Tianjue. That fool who dared to plot against Yun Fuzhao.

He withdrew his foot, and Zhiyuan gasped for breath like a ravenous dog. He lay prostrate on the ground, his exposed skin already rotting.

Do you know why I'm still keeping you alive?

"..."

Zhiyuan didn't dare to answer at all.

His dark eyes gradually deepened, and Yu Ze said, word by word, "Do you still remember the projection stone you had someone forge before?"

“You make ‘Yun Fuzhao’ say: ‘How could I choose a bastard as a partner?’”

Yu Ze suddenly laughed, his teeth gleaming white, like a demon from hell. "Although she was afraid of me, she never disliked my bloodline."

He stood up and stomped on Zhiyuan's hand, causing the latter to scream like a pig being slaughtered. Yu Ze slowly said, "You all call me a bastard, but in the end, I'm still trampled underfoot by other bastards."

I spared your life so you could witness how this bastard leads the demon race back to its former glory.