Slanting Moon Valley, Xiao Xuefei.
Among the Pill Hall, the fragrance of tea was lingering. Luo Chen was holding a book and reading it with gusto.
The sound of footsteps came to my ears, followed by a tired sigh.
He said without raising his head, "Failed again?"
"Hmm."
A muffled voice came from Tang Quan's mouth, and his whole body seemed listless at this moment.
The reasons for being so lackluster are firstly because of the failure in refining All Wonders Pill, and secondly because the level is too low, and a lot of energy was consumed in the process of Pill Refining.
"Failure is normal. The birth of any Low-Grade Pill is accompanied by hundreds of failures."
Listening to this calm and unwavering tone, Tang Quan sighed.
I thought I was valued by Luo Chen and allowed him to take charge of the refining of All Wonders Pill to prove that I had some talent.
But for the past month, every day, he failed.
The closest thing to success was just a semi-finished product.
Looking at Luo Chen's calm expression, Tang Quan couldn't help but think, can the gap between people be so big?
Luo Chen was just a casual cultivator at first, without the guidance of a famous teacher or the support of a gang.
All Pill Refining raw materials must be accumulated by oneself.
But even so, the other party also refined a high-level elixir like All Wonders Pill.
Compared with him, I am simply a waste.
He even doubted whether he had Pill Refining talent.
"Perhaps the hall master is really a Pill Refining genius that is rare in thousands of years, otherwise he would not have been able to refine Mid-Grade Jade Marrow Pill so quickly."
Just as he was about to leave, his eyes fell on the cover of the book Luo Chen was reading.
<Great River's Heaven's Pride Record>
Tang Quan became interested immediately, "Master, are you interested in the Dao Discussion Stage competition?"
Luo Chen hummed and said, "I'm a little interested."
He bought this book from a casual cultivator named "Great River Know-It-All" on White Stone Plaza.
It contains the records of many monks on Great River Market Heaven's Pride Ranking, as well as their special skills, etc.
"Then this kind of idle book written by others based on hearsay, you can't see the real thing."
This time, Luo Chen looked up.
Tang Quan chuckled, "This kind of thing depends on my uncle Zeng Wen."
Luo Chen's eyes lit up!
Yes, these idle writings are all exaggerated. According to the above description, Qi Refining Mid-Stage Cultivator is invincible in all directions, and Late Qi Refining Stage has destroyed everything.
But fellow Daoist Zeng Wen is a regular customer of Dao Discussion Stage!
Can't you just ask him yourself?
Five days later!
Fallen Phoenix Mountain Jade Wall, Luo Chen and Zeng Wen arrive hand in hand.
Oh no, there is another woman.
She is leaning next to Zeng Wen, like a bird, with a pair of peach blossom eyes and a charming smile.
This is Zeng Wen's new girlfriend. It is said that she comes from a poor Cultivation Family and has a clean financial background.
Now, fellow Daoist Zeng Wen, because of the scarcity of All Wonders Pill and the incident with the Battle Hall, he has gone to the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion less often.
Maybe he changed his mind and made plans to start a family.
Qi Refining Ninth Layer's level is enough to make many helpless female cultivators look at him differently.
That family also welcomes Zeng Wen.
Therefore, the two sides are currently fighting fiercely, and there is a strong tendency to officially become a Daoist couple.
Seeing Luo Chen looking up at the information on Jade Wall, Zeng Wen laughed.
"Don't worry, I've seen this guy on stage several times. Although he has the level of Qi Refining Eighth Layer, his Upper Method weapons are scarce, and the only one that can be used is a high-grade Flying Sword."
"With your strength, brother, as long as you deal with it properly, you won't have any problem taking down the opponent!"
Luo Chen looked away, looking eager to try.
After registering two days ago, it was his turn to compete on stage today.
Before that, Zeng Wen and even Duan Feng carefully selected his opponents and gave him advice on how to defeat them.
Since Luo Chen took out a Low-Grade Magic Tool as a bet, the realm is only Qi Refining Seventh Layer.
The opponent named Huang Bin happily accepted the invitation to fight.
After the ranking of monk Jade Cauldron Sword Pavilion, the game is scheduled to be the first one this afternoon.
"Let's go in!"
Luo Chen waved his hand and prepared to enter the passage.
But Zeng Wen asked him to wait.
Then, he started walking around.
First I went to Chen Yue Snack Stall and bought a bag of popcorn, a bag of Immortal Bean, a bottle of Yellow Pear Wine, and then I went to Mixue Bingcheng to buy a cup of milk tea.
After handing the snacks and milk tea to the female cultivator with peach blossom eyes, Zeng Wen smiled at Luo Chen and got into the gambling stall next to it.
"Boss, bet ten yuan Spirit Stone, press Luo..."
He paused and looked back at Luo Chen.
Luo Chen is helpless, instead of being a yellow dog, now he is a gambling dog, right?
"Murong Yuan"
Zeng Wen chuckled, "Ten yuan Spirit Stone, I bet Murong Yuan to win. By the way, what is the odds between him and Huang Bin?"
The monk at the gambling stall curled his lips, "You don't even know this, how dare you place a bet?"
"Support my brothers, I mean it!"
The monk glanced at Luo Chen behind him, curled his lips and said, "Huang Bin is an old man on Dao Discussion Stage. He has participated in many battles. Although he has lost more than he has won, he is also experienced. This new Murong Yuan cannot compare with him in terms of realm or reputation."
"So the odds are on the high side, currently up to five times."
"Are you sure you want to keep him?"
Needless to say, Zeng Wen made a decisive bet.
Then, with Luo Chen rolling his eyes, they bought tickets together and entered the passage.
He and his female companion bought tickets, Luo Chen didn't need them.
After entering, he asked out of curiosity, "How come you got such a pseudonym as Murong Yuan?"
"Don't you want to keep a low profile? What if Qi Refining ranks first in the future?"
"I'm not talking about this, I'm talking about the origin of this pseudonym, Murong..."
"Yes, it's my sister-in-law's surname Murong Qinglian. I think the compound surname sounds nice and classy! Besides, she usually treats me as a younger brother and introduces me to Daoist companions."
Luo Chen casually talked about the origin of the vest.
As for the "Yuan" in the name, it was also chosen based on the people around me, Wang Yuan has the "Yuan" in the name.
After saying a few words, when they were about to enter Dao Discussion Stage, the two parties separated.
Luo Chen wants to enter the "player lounge".
Along the long passage, Luo Chen arrived at the lounge with his jade medal.
In fact, they are quiet rooms, specially used for monks to rest and wait before going on stage.
As soon as he stepped into the quiet room where he was, Luo Chen let out a light sigh.
This small room has such a strong aura?
Far better than the Inner City residential house, even if it is only weaker than his Spirit Vein Cave.
"No wonder so many monks are keen to participate in competitions. I didn't expect that this quiet room is an excellent place for practice."
Luo Chen murmured, and then thought of the previous rumors.
The First-Order Spirit Vein of Great River Market is said to have originated from the Fallen Phoenix Mountain that was originally banned.
Now it seems that it is true.
Now Fallen Phoenix Mountain has been developed into Dao Discussion Stage, and Jade Cauldron Sword Pavilion has also appropriately given some benefits to attract many monks to participate enthusiastically.
"If I didn't have Spirit Vein Cave, and I didn't have Pill Refining skills, and if I had enough level, I'd probably be keen on Dao Discussion Stage competition."
After staying in the quiet room and resting for two sticks of incense, the jade tablet in his hand began to shine brightly.
An indifferent voice came from it.
"The first game in the afternoon, Qi Refining Eighth Layer Huang Bin versus Qi Refining Seventh Layer Murong Yuan!"
"Please invite monks from both sides to come on stage!"
Luo Chen My heart skipped a beat and I straightened my Lower Method robe.
Walk out of the quiet room, walk along the corridor, and move forward step by step.
When he stepped out of the underground palace, he suddenly heard the cheers of mountains and tsunamis.
As he flew to the high platform, the cheers reached its peak.
"Is this how it felt when Wang Yuan, Qin Liangchen and the others competed on the stage?"
Luo Chen looked around, feeling a little excited for a moment.
But with the arrival of the opponent Huang Bin, that restless heart suddenly became as calm as a deep pool.
In fact, Luo Chen does seem to have a unique talent for fighting.
Unlike the Alchemy Talent he usually brags about, it is actually given by the system.
In battle, he has always performed well.
After traveling through time, we experienced three battles in total.
The first time I didn't have enough experience, I resorted to fake death to counterattack.
The second time, he took advantage of the enemy Gao Ting'e's contempt, launched a violent attack, and achieved great success in one fell swoop.
In the recent third time, he maximized his speed advantage and calmly deployed various means. In the end, one against three, he won more easily than the previous two times.
Luo Chen also gradually realized his talent.
Therefore, before and after this registration, I also deliberately became familiar with the situation of on-the-spot combat.
"Huang Bin, I have met fellow Daoist."
"Murong Yuan, please recruit."
"It's easy to talk, let's stop talking. How about not hurting our friendship?"
Looking at the middle-aged man with a warm smile, Luo Chen raised his eyebrows. What does this mean?
Showing weakness?
Or is it a tacit understanding game?
Thoughts were swirling in his mind, but when the referee gave the order, Luo Chen took action without hesitation.
First, retreat and fly into the sky.
Then, Fire Tipped Spear choked in his hand, with the tip of the gun pointing down.
Spiritual power surged out wildly, and the gray gun body continued to light up with red light until the tip of the gun was as bright as incandescence.
"Not good!"
Huang Bin's face changed slightly, and the other party seemed not to be affected by his words at all.
A Flying Sword, which had been prepared for a long time, burst out.
It was indeed a show of weakness to the enemy, and I was well prepared. Fortunately, I was slightly better.
Facing this blow, Luo Chen looked grim.
"Go!"
Sigh softly, and Heavenly Fire stars fall like rain.
Not only that, Luo Chen shot out, and a Jade Marrow Scrap Beads flew out of Mars.
The Flying Sword that came from the laser was hit by Jade Marrow Scrap Beads.
With the self-destruction of the waste bead, Flying Sword was stunned.
Just when I was about to move on, Jade Marrow Scrap Beads came one after another.
The Huang Bin below is struggling to resist the heavy Heavenly Fire rain.
"What is this Magic Tool?"
"It's so weird!"
He gritted his teeth, and while the wooden shield in his hand could still resist, he kept using Attraction Art to control Flying Sword, trying to hit Luo Chen.
Seeing his opponent struggling to resist, Luo Chen was thoughtful.
Qi Refining Eighth Layer's opponents don't seem to be very strong either.
I only used Fire Tipped Spear to suppress it so completely.
However, the other party's spiritual power is strong. He has sustained it for so long and is still not tired. He even has the power to control Flying Sword.
But, that's all!
He shook his head slightly and pushed hard with his hand.
Man Heavenly Fire Under the rain, the musket turned into a dragon and roared in.
Facing this violent blow, Huang Bin's expression changed drastically.
"I surrender!"
As the word "admit defeat" came out, Qi Refining Ninth Layer's Jade Cauldron Sword Cultivators curled his lips and played a spiritual technique.
The formation deployed on Dao Discussion Stage was buzzing and trembling.
Then a curtain of light spread out.
Before the middle-grade defensive wooden shield shattered, it almost completely enveloped Huang Bin.
Looking at the constantly rotating gun tip stopped in front of him, Huang Bin turned pale.
Lost.
Lost so easily.
"Fellow Daoist, good Magic Tool, good means!"
Well Magic Tool refers to Fire Tipped Spear.
And the good means refers to Luo Chen who constantly disturbs his top-grade Flying Sword, Jade Marrow Scrap Beads.
Luo Chen cupped his hands, smiled slightly, and flew down Dao Discussion Stage.
However, after leaving the formation, what I heard was not the cheers of the mountains and the tsunami, but the curses one after another.
"Fake match!"
"Why should Qi Refining Seventh Layer win against Qi Refining Eighth Layer?"
"Fake match, give me back Spirit Stone!"
"Why did it end so quickly? The fight was not satisfying at all."
"There wasn't even any blood in this fight. That Huang Bin gave in too quickly."
"This Murong Yuan couldn't have been arranged by the Sword Pavilion. It was so easy to win. It's hard for me not to suspect that he was match-fixing."
Luo Chen's face was stiff.
After entering the underground palace, I couldn't help but curse.
Bet on the dog and kill the whole family!
Shouldn't I be cheering for such a wonderful start?
After returning to the underground palace, monk Sword Pavilion brought him a prize.
Ten yuan Spirit Stone appearance fee, and one Low-Grade Magic Tool.
"Is there no elixir?"
The monk waved his hand and said, "This Magic Tool is the bet you both made before the game, but the elixir reward will only be given to the top few at the end of the month."
Seeing Luo Chen disappointed, he smiled and said, "Actually, after the competition is over, you can continue to practice in the underground palace quiet room until we close the mountain at night."
This should be a hidden benefit.
Luo Chen didn't care, turned around and walked out of Dao Discussion Stage.
When he came outside, Zeng Wen and his female companion were already waiting for him.
"Sure enough, he is indeed the man I fancy! The first time he came on stage, he was just like me before, defeating the enemy with ease."
The female companion next to her narrowed her eyes with a smile, looking at Zeng Wen with great admiration.
Luo Chen Take a deep breath, forget it, don't expose the embarrassing fact that this guy was beaten until his face turned pale and his spiritual power was almost completely gone.
Knowing that Zeng Wen was going to collect bets, Luo Chen didn't accompany him and went home directly.
Close the door, run Evergreen Art, and pay attention to your status at all times.
"I never noticed it before, but now I realize that every battle does have the effect of pure spiritual power."
He could notice that as his spiritual power was gradually replenished, his spiritual power seemed to be a little purer than before.
This kind of purification is not caused by Cultivation Method, but caused by the internal environment of the body.
Every time Qi Refinement Cultivator breaks through the small realm, it will cause Dantian to expand and store more spiritual power.
But as it reaches Late Qi Refining Stage, the physical shackles have not been broken, and the upper limit of Dantian has almost begun to solidify. Only after the foundation is established, it will increase again.
Under the premise that Dantian is solidified, the spiritual power that should continue to grow cannot be accommodated.
As a result, the body begins to undergo passive compression and purification, and finally the spiritual power becomes purer than before.
"But the pure effect is too weak?"
Luo Chen frowned.
If we really want to continue fighting like this, when will our spiritual power be purified to a state that can perfectly impact foundation building?
Luo Chen somewhat understands why casual practitioners never carry out this process in Qi Refining Seventh Layer.
The reason is very simple, Qi Refining Seventh Layer. In fact, there is still a lot of room for improvement in spiritual power capacity.
That kind of passive compression and purification is too weak.
Even during battle, the output and recovery of spiritual power cannot make ends meet, which will also affect practice.
Only when it reaches Qi Refining Ninth Layer, or even reaches perfection, can the efficiency of purifying spiritual power be maximized.
"It seems we can't place our hopes on fighting."
Luo Chen's eyes fell on Attribute Panel.
Evergreen Art's proficiency has gradually approached that of Great Perfection.
Grandmaster Level and Evergreen Art have the effect of automatically returning Qi and opening up the meridians.
Then once Great Perfection, it may be able to make up for the shortcomings of purifying spiritual power.
The reason for Luo Chen's guess is very simple.
Because Mi Shuhua said that Evergreen Art was born out of Ageless Evergreen Scripture from the Medicine King Sect, and has related functions itself.
But the big sects made simplifications again and again when facing the low-level Cultivation Method.
Except for Qi Refining, many special functions have been deleted.
Moreover, Luo Chen has already been registered.
Even if Perfected Evergreen Art doesn't have similar functions, he doesn't mind spending a lot of time polishing himself after Qi Refining Completion.