Chapter 245: Vice Hall Master of the Alchemy Hall!

The refinement of the Seven-Profound Soul-Controlling Pill went quite smoothly.

Ye Yuan had made thorough preparations to help Tianfeng refine this pill, even using the Pure Sandal Sacred Flame.

If Tianfeng still couldn't refine it under these conditions, this Pill King might as well find a piece of tofu and kill himself.

When Tianfeng held the Seven-Profound Soul-Controlling Pill in his hand, he trembled with excitement, nearly slipping and dropping the pill to the ground.

“Hahaha... I've finally refined the Seven-Profound Soul-Controlling Pill! Heaven blesses me, Tianfeng, and blesses the Nethercloud Sect!”

As Tianfeng spoke, his entire face was trembling.

For over a decade, Tianfeng had devoted all his energy to this pill, yet achieved nothing.

Tianfeng now naturally understood that if Ye Yuan hadn't appeared, the Seven-Profound Soul-Controlling Pill would never have been refined, and he would never have made further progress in his lifetime!

Now that the pill was refined, how could Tianfeng not be excited?

“Congratulations, Master, for finally fulfilling your thirteen-year wish!” Wang Jie's voice also carried a tremor, even a bit choked, clearly deeply moved.

Wang Jie had been with Tianfeng for five or six years, most of which he had spent on the Seven-Profound Soul-Controlling Pill!

How much hardship he had endured and how many scoldings he had received, only he knew.

Of course, Wang Jie was sensible; he understood Tianfeng's suffering and pressure, so he had always worked without complaint.

Now that the Seven-Profound Soul-Controlling Pill was finally refined, Wang Jie felt a sense of relief after hardship.

He couldn't help but glance at Ye Yuan, filled with awe.

Yes, it was awe!

This feeling he had only ever had for Tianfeng before!

For someone as young as Ye Yuan to have such insight and skill was truly extraordinary!

Originally, Wang Jie had been somewhat complacent in the sect, but his pride was now thoroughly shattered.

This was true genius!

Ye Yuan also stepped forward to congratulate: “Congratulations, Supreme Elder, for fulfilling your wish!”

Tianfeng then returned to reality from his excitement, looking at Ye Yuan and sighing: “Ye Yuan, my ability to refine the Seven-Profound Soul-Controlling Pill is entirely due to your merit!”

Ye Yuan smiled and said: “The herbs were prepared by the sect, and the pill was personally refined by the Supreme Elder. How dare I take credit? If there is any merit, it would only be for lending the primal fire, hehe.”

Tianfeng showed nothing on the surface, but inwardly he silently approved.

Ye Yuan completely lacked the impatience typical of youth; he took credit without being arrogant. Judging by Ye Yuan's expression, it seemed he had done something trivial, which was not the magnanimity an ordinary young person could possess!

Of course, Tianfeng didn't know that for Ye Yuan, this really was just a trivial matter.

“Haha, Ye Yuan, you need not be modest! I know very well whether you have merit! This matter is a favor to me and to the Nethercloud Sect. I will remember it! Wang Jie, summon all hall elders and above to the议事大殿; I have an important announcement!” Tianfeng suddenly said to Wang Jie.

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The议事大殿 was where the three-hall trial of Ye Yuan had taken place.

At this moment, the hall was buzzing with discussion, almost like a teahouse.

"Elder Sun, do you know why the Supreme Elder suddenly summoned us?"

Elder Sun was also bewildered, shaking his head. "How would I know? The Supreme Elder hasn't concerned himself with sect affairs for years, focusing solely on the Seven Profound Soul Subduing Pill. Hey, do you think he summoned us because he's refined the pill?"

"Ha, how could that be? You and I have both studied that pill; we tried countless herbs and couldn't refine it! And the formula was obtained by chance by our founder, Master Ouyang. He was an advanced Alchemy King, and even he couldn't complete it. How could the Supreme Elder?"

"That's true. But I heard the Supreme Elder recently found another herb to complete the formula, and he seems quite confident. Maybe he really succeeded?"

Another elder chuckled. "Haha, Old Sun, you really have your head in the clouds! I've heard about that too, but the Supreme Elder's furnace has blown up several times. Do you think he can actually refine it?"

After saying this, Elder Sun was stunned, then smiled wryly and shook his head.

In truth, many elders were dissatisfied with Tianfeng's single-minded obsession with the Seven Profound Soul Subduing Pill, but Tianfeng's status in the sect was too high, and the sect master fully supported him, so no one dared to speak out.

After all, Tianfeng's attempts to refine the Seven Profound Soul Subduing Pill consumed fourth-grade materials!

Fourth-grade materials were extremely precious even for the Nether Cloud Sect. Over the years, Tianfeng had expended immense resources and manpower on this pill, yet never succeeded.

It would be unrealistic to say the elders had no complaints.

That was precisely why Tianfeng had been hesitant and dared not attempt the refinement before.

While everyone was puzzled, Tianfeng and Luo Qingfeng walked into the hall chatting and laughing, followed by two young men.

One was Wang Jie, the other Ye Yuan.

When the elders saw Ye Yuan, they were all taken aback.

How, in just a few days, had Ye Yuan ended up with the Supreme Elder?

Especially Yao Qian, who had been looking for a chance to pick on Ye Yuan, never expected him to get close to the Supreme Elder.

If it was just a casual relationship, fine; but if the Supreme Elder took him as a disciple, it would be even harder to make a move!

At this thought, Yao Qian felt a surge of irritation.

His affair had become a laughingstock among the elders, yet he couldn't even vent his anger—how frustrating!

He could only pray that Ye Yuan and the Supreme Elder weren't too close.

The four reached the center of the hall. Tianfeng took the seat of honor, Luo Qingfeng sat in the second seat, while Ye Yuan and Wang Jie stood behind.

"I have summoned you all today to announce two important matters! First, starting tomorrow, I will enter a death seclusion!"

As Tianfeng finished speaking, murmurs broke out again.

But Ouyang Yu reacted swiftly, bowing. "Uncle, could it be..."

"Haha... Ouyang, you little monkey, you're quick!"

Tianfeng laughed heartily, but his address to Ouyang Yu made the elders chuckle, while Ouyang Yu looked embarrassed.

Ouyang Yu held a high position in the sect; only Tianfeng dared to call him 'little monkey.'

"Indeed! As you all know, I have devoted myself to studying the Seven Profound Soul Subduing Pill for over a decade. Heaven rewards the diligent; today, I have finally achieved my wish and refined the pill!" Tianfeng was clearly in high spirits, his voice full of vigor.

At these words, the hall erupted in congratulations.

Tianfeng smiled warmly, accepting everyone's praise.

Once the crowd calmed down, he continued, "The second matter I announce is the appointment of Ye Yuan as Vice Hall Master of the Alchemy Hall!"