Long Chen stepped out the door and headed straight for a tall tower in the distance. As he walked, a mocking smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Because he felt several pairs of eyes watching him. Long Chen turned around several times but didn't see anyone, which meant these people were all hidden experts.
But no matter how advanced their concealment techniques were, they couldn't escape the sensing of the Nine Star Overlord Body Technique.
Long Chen admired in his heart. The Chu family was truly formidable. He had just stepped out and was already being targeted. It seemed the Chu family's power was truly immense, with a lot of dogs.
But Long Chen isn't afraid. If you dare show off, I'll kill you outright. Originally, Long Chen's hatred for the Chu family came from Long Aotian's mother, who was separated from his parents and suffered greatly because of this vicious woman.
But even so, Long Chen still hated her alone and never took out his anger on anyone else in the Chu family.
But now that he learned that the Chu family were the dogs of Great Brahma, Long Chen had nothing to worry about. The Chu family would definitely kill anyone who came to him.
"The Divine Dao Scripture Pavilion, hehe, we've arrived."
Long Chen arrived at the Divine Dao Scripture Pavilion in the inner courtyard, but before entering, he was kicked out because the Pavilion was only open to experts above the Divine Fire Realm.
Moreover, to enter the Divine Dao Scripture Pavilion, you need to buy a ticket, which costs thirty thousand Immortal Crystals per trip. Even Long Chen's mortal-level mentor badge doesn't work—unless Long Chen has a human-level mentor's badge, he can enter for free.
Long Chen went to the inner sect mentor assessment center, where he was greeted by an Earth-level mentor who was very polite to him. It was said that this person was personally raised by Master Yunyang.
He told Long Chen that with his strength, he didn't need an assessment at all, but for human-level mentors, there was a strict standard: to reach the Divine Fire Realm. He told Long Chen that as long as he reached the Divine Fire Realm, he could directly exchange for the mentor's nameplate.
Long Chen had no choice but to leave. This time, he came to the Divine Path Scripture Pavilion specifically for the Great Brahma Heaven Scripture. He wanted to know whether the Great Brahma Heaven Scripture of the Immortal Realm was the same as his own.
Moreover, after reading the Great Brahma Heaven Sutra, he could freely unleash it, gaining another trump card to see the light of day.
However, breaking through to the Divine Fire Realm still requires three more days. Mu Qingyun and the others have already reserved the Divine Fire Spirit Pool and are busy establishing the Carefree Alliance within the inner academy.
Long Chen didn't want to sit idle either, so he made a trip to the Pill Institute. Fortunately, the institute doesn't require disciples to have realm realms, and in the inner courtyard, Long Chen actually met Elder Qixing.
"I didn't expect you to come out of seclusion." Long Chen was very surprised to see Elder Qixing. Last time, that disciple said Elder Qixing wouldn't leave seclusion for at least ten days or half a month.
"You failed, so you came out early. But you, you're really impressive. Our Alchemy Institute actually produced such a strong alchemist—it's truly refreshing." Elder He Ziyu of the Seven Stars saw Long Chen and couldn't help but smile.
It should be understood that alchemists must focus wholeheartedly, focusing on enhancing their soul and spiritual power, while also cultivating the Heavenly Dao and nurturing their spirit. Only when the mind is calm and clear can one refine pills.
Long Chen, with his fiery temper, fighting and killing in the Divine Academy, actually rushed all the way to the inner courtyard. He was quite a bizarre figure, and just thinking about it was amusing.
"Senior, are you mocking me? There are too many idiots in the academy. If you don't beat them, they'll block your way and won't let you go. What can you do? Long Chen said with a bitter smile.
If he could choose, who would want to waste time with these idiots? He still had many important things to do.
"What brings you to the Alchemy Institute this time?" He Ziyu asked.
"I'm here to assess the inner disciples of the Alchemy Institute. If it's convenient, I'd also like to take the exam for an inner sect mentor."
You know, I practice both alchemy and martial arts, cultivating immortals and gods alike. Basically, I practice various kinds of things and am seriously short on money. Being a mentor means a lot to me and can save me a lot of expenses. Long Chen said.
"You want to assess the Dan Institute mentors?" This time, He Ziyu was stunned, because he had never seen Long Chen refine pills, nor heard that Long Chen had practiced pills at the Pill Institute.
Since Long Chen reported to the Alchemy Institute and beat up the mentor, he hadn't studied at the institute at all. Now, suddenly saying he was going to take the mentor exam, He Ziyu couldn't tell if this kid was joking or serious.
"Actually, during this period, I have been coming and going from the herb garden, buying quite a few herbs through unconventional channels, and have taken some time to practice at home on my own.
I feel that my skills in all aspects are quite proficient, so I want to come to the Alchemy Institute to become a mentor. I wonder if you could give me a backdoor because I'm in a hurry. "Long Chen rubbed his hands awkwardly and said, 'The Alchemy Academy has assessments only once a month, and I can't wait any longer.'
"Make time?" You use that word arrogantly. He Ziyu said with a mix of amusement and exasperation. If it were any other disciple, he would have cursed him long ago. Do you think alchemy is just for eating? Just take a few bites and you've learned it?
"I don't know how to explain it either. How about this..."
"Huff huff huff huff huff"
Suddenly, Long Chen stretched out a hand, and on his five fingers, five flames flickered. The flames jumped back and forth like lively little monkeys, and they were moving faster and faster.
Flame transformation is a fundamental skill for alchemists. Only by skillfully controlling flame transformation can one freely control the flame power during alchemy, maximizing the retention of medicinal properties and improving the quality of the pills.
The entry-level level involves two flame conversions, and three flame conversions are considered passable. You can officially refine pills, and if you can complete four flames, you're basically very strong and qualified to be an ordinary-level alchemy instructor.
The transformation of the five flames meant he was qualified to be a human-level alchemy mentor. At first, He Ziyu was surprised to see the five flames jump, but the surprise was still to come.
The five flames spun faster and faster. At first, they jumped at a frequency, then started jumping chaotically. But no matter how they jumped, they were so smooth, with dozens of switches in an instant, dazzling to watch.
"Wow, this fire control technique is so good that even some Earth-level alchemy instructors aren't as good as you. Who did you learn it from?" He Ziyu exclaimed in surprise.
"Exceptionally gifted, self-taught." Long Chen put away the flames and said modestly.
He Ziyu was speechless. He absolutely didn't believe Long Chen was self-taught, but everyone has secrets, and it wasn't convenient for him to pry into them.
"Let's go. I'll take you to the assessment grounds. I'll be the examiner." He Ziyu directly led Long Chen to a secret assessment site, which had hundreds of stages, which were usually used for assessments.
However, today there was only Long Chen among the candidates, and He Ziyu was the only examiner. He Ziyu activated the Shadow Recording Jade and set up an anti-cheating formation, following the official assessment procedures.
"Come on, let's proceed directly to the inner sect assessment. Three sets of medicinal materials, within three hours, refine a high-grade Tendon-Unblocking and Bone-Strengthening Pill. Pass the test, timer will begin."
After He Ziyu finished speaking, golden sand began to flow slowly from the hourglass beside him.