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The silence grew increasingly tense. Elder Shen Luo furrowed his brow deeply. "But... how is it possible that someone in the Initial Realm is able to control the Ancestral Cauldron? How is it possible to create a pill of that tier? This makes no sense."Qin Zilong raised his tea cup. "Cultivation realm... does not always determine everything."That answer made the Great Elder narrow his eyes. His memory drifted back to the first day they met.The purple Qi that made his soul tremble. The Spirit Flame that awakened from just a single touch. The Ancestral Cauldron that submitted without resistance. All those pieces finally merged into one single answer.The old man let out a long breath. "So that's how it is..."The other three elders turned, demanding an explanation. The Great Elder stared at Zilong with a gaze full of deep reverence. "What is extraordinary is not your cultivation realm. Rather, it is your foundation." He paused for a moment. "The strength of your soul... far exceeds t
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Night sky enveloped the South Cloud Sword Sect with a dense shroud. The mountain breeze blew gently, carrying the scent of pine needles blended with the fragrant cooking from a small pavilion beside the Alchemy Hall. After three full days and nights of tension, the place finally grew calm again.Qin Zilong stepped out of the secret room. His pace remained steady, but his complexion was slightly pale. His breath was longer than usual, and the fingers beneath his robe sleeves occasionally clenched then relaxed, as if his body were still struggling to adjust after three days without a break.Before he could walk far, Elder Gu Yan's voice chased him from behind."Mr. Qin."Zilong halted his steps, then turned slowly. Elder Gu Yan stood awkwardly, glancing briefly at the other three elders as if asking for moral support before finally clearing his throat softly."If... Mr. Qin doesn't mind..." Elder Gu Yan smiled thinly, "...would you care to join us for dinner?"A brief silence crept over
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Three days and three nights had passed since Qin Zilong shut himself away with the Ancestral Cauldron.The raging Golden-Red Flame that previously filled the belly of the Ancestral Cauldron gradually subsided, leaving a calm, warm circulation as if protecting something immensely precious at its core. The secret room plunged into total silence; not a single person dared to loosen their breath or even budge an inch.The Great Elder, Elder Gu Yan, Elder Shen Luo, Elder Bai He, Han Wei, and Lin Yue were frozen in their respective positions, their eyes locked tightly on the mouth of the cauldron.Ding...A heavy and crystal-clear metal chime echoed from inside the Ancestral Cauldron. The sound was not loud, but it was enough to make everyone's heartbeat in that room race instantly.Not long after, the tongues of the Spirit Flame split to both sides, clearing a path for an object floating gracefully in the center, a pill the size of a thumb.Its surface was clear and sparkling like golden c
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Han Wei let out a breath of relief, a smile etching on her lips. "Father... there is one more thing you must know.""What is it?"Han Wei glanced at Lin Yue for a moment, which was met with a gentle nod. "The auction never listed the maker's name. However... I already know who it is."The Head of the Han Family stared sharply at his daughter. "Who?"Han Wei took a deep breath. "His name... is Qin Zilong."The atmosphere in the room suddenly fell dead silent, as if the air inside had frozen."Are you sure?"Han Wei nodded firmly. "At first I only guessed. But at the South Cloud Sword Sect, I witnessed it myself. He handed over a single Qi Cleansing Pill with ninety-three percent purity to Elder Gu Yan. Not to be sold, nor to be traded... but given away just like that."Lin Yue stepped forward one step. "I acted as a witness. The pill Elder Gu Yan received indeed came from Mr. Qin. He gave it away as if that high-value item meant nothing at all."Han Wei said, "I initially thought the p
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Inside the secret room of the Alchemy Hall, the raging Golden-Red Flame danced wildly yet under control within the belly of the Ancestral Cauldron. The sound of rumbling thunder occasionally echoed from behind the black metal walls, creating subtle vibrations propagating along the stone floor.Crack...A purple flash burned brightly amidst the flickering tongues of flame, then dimmed and was forged again repeatedly without stopping. Qin Zilong stood tall in front of the giant cauldron. His eyelids were tightly closed, while both hands were neatly folded behind his back. Without complex gestures, without a single incantation, the spiritual flame within the cauldron completely submitted and moved following every pulse of his will.Elder Gu Yan watched from a distance with bated breath, one of his brows deeply furrowed. "I honestly don't understand..."Elder Shen Luo nodded slowly, his pupils reflecting a reddish glow. "It has been almost half a day.""Yet he hasn't budged an inch," adde
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Everyone in the cultivation world knew very well how precious an alchemist's position was. Entering the Alchemy Hall meant a guarantee of abundant wealth, high social status, and unlimited resource support from the sect.All great cultivators coveted that position.Yet, that youth threw it away as if it were merely trivial trash.Someone muttered softly, voicing the collective confusion. "Then... what does he actually want?"Not a single tongue was able to answer.A disciple let out a long sigh, lamenting the logic collapsing before them. "He is a terrifying swordsman.""He can humiliate and defeat Senior Brother Gu in a single move.""He can awaken the dead Ancestor Cauldron.""He can even concoct high-level pills.""Yet he insists he is not an alchemist.""And the craziest part... his own cultivation realm cannot be read by anyone at all!"The more they detailed those oddities, the greater the grip of curiosity and terror creeping into their chests.Until finally, a young disciple s
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