After the earlier incident, the atmosphere in the hall eased.
This Nascent Soul Formation Ceremony had been unlike ordinary ones from the start.
Luo Chen had formed his Nascent Soul decades ago, and not in the Eastern Wasteland. There was hardly any reason for fellow cultivators to come congratulate him.
Today's gathering was modest, too. It could scarcely be called a sect-wide celebration.
The True Persons who came had brought no junior disciples to hear Luo Chen expound on the Dao.
Clearly, everyone understood why Luo Chen had deliberately held this ceremony.
He wanted to build connections!
His invitation had claimed he could "refine a hundred pills and excel at them all," and fellow cultivators from the five domains were willing to grant him that courtesy.
But that courtesy was theirs to grant.
After Jin Ling's challenge, Luo Chen's standing had not been diminished. It had risen another level.
By now, he no longer needed anyone to grant him standing. His own strength was enough to establish himself in the Eastern Wasteland!
Of course, Luo Chen had never liked fighting and killing. He was not a combative man.
"Perhaps you all think what I wrote in the invitation was an exaggeration."
"I don't take offense. Such bold words do sound arrogant."
"But excessive modesty is its own conceit. When it comes to Pill Refining, I do have some pride and confidence."
"Everyone, take a look!"
Once Luo Chen brought up the Alchemy Dao, everyone's attention converged on him.
After that bit of self-praise, Luo Chen produced proof of his skill.
Grand Origin Pills, each of High-grade quality, floated on his Mana to the guests before him.
In an instant, they took hold of the pills, shock showing on their faces.
"What a rich pill fragrance! What tremendous Medicinal Power within!"