Chapter 2594: The Land of Exile

After dealing with the troublemakers, everyone settled down.

For the sake of a ninth-grade Grand Completion Foundation Establishment Heavenly Pill, the celestial alchemists of Wuding Heavenly Sect began cultivating like mad.

Of course, it wasn't aimless cultivation.

Ye Yuan, having cultivated to Grand Completion himself, had naturally developed his own methods.

He had long since passed these methods on to Lin Lan.

So it was Lin Lan who actually taught them.

Unsurprisingly, the first to break through to the ninth grade was Wen Jingxuan.

She was even faster than Wu Chengchao, a third-grade celestial alchemist!

It took her only half a year to advance from the seventh grade to the ninth!

Of course, Wen Jingxuan no longer needed the Grand Completion Foundation Establishment Heavenly Pill, as her affinity had long since reached saturation.

In the end, she stopped at just under sixty-two points.

Wen Jingxuan's talent was evident.

The second to break through was Wu Chengchao.

As a third-grade celestial alchemist, his foundation was naturally solid.

Originally, he was already at the eighth-grade upper level, so breaking through to the ninth grade was reasonable.

But after breaking through to the ninth grade, he was pleasantly surprised to find that he had made some progress in refining other heavenly pills!

Even when refining third-grade heavenly pills, he was slightly better than before.

Though it was just a tiny bit, he truly felt it!

As for second-grade and first-grade pills, the improvement was even more pronounced.

This discovery filled Wu Chengchao with ecstasy!

Only then did he understand Ye Yuan's good intentions.

"Elder Ye is truly remarkable! All you little brats, from now on, perk up! If anyone dares to slack off, I'll break your dog legs!" Wu Chengchao said fiercely in front of everyone.

By now, he had transformed from a skeptic into a staunch supporter of Ye Yuan.

However, after reaching the ninth grade, they realized it was only a new beginning!

Improving the quality of a heavenly pill, even by a little, was extremely difficult.

Even for someone as talented as Wen Jingxuan, progress was very slow.

It was only at this stage that they understood how formidable Ye Yuan's strength truly was.

The ninth grade could be achieved by almost anyone through hard work.

But to go further required nearly abnormal talent.

It was then that the gap in talent truly became apparent.

Wu Chengchao could not advance beyond the ninth-grade middle level.

Even Wen Jingxuan stalled after reaching the peak of the ninth-grade upper level.

She could never break through to Grand Completion.

This final step was like an insurmountable chasm she could never cross!

Ye Yuan did not let them continue but instead had them switch to refining other basic heavenly pills.

With the Foundation Establishment Heavenly Pill as a foundation, the speed of refining other basic heavenly pills was undoubtedly much faster.

It was under this training that the overall strength of the Alchemist Hall grew rapidly.

Combined with the boost in affinity from the Foundation Establishment Heavenly Pill, the alchemical strength of Wuding Heavenly Sect made a qualitative leap!

This was not just talk but was tangibly reflected in the heavenly pills.

The quality of the heavenly pills awarded by the sect improved significantly!

Both inner and outer disciples praised the efficacy of the heavenly pills.

One move affects the whole!

As a result, the overall strength of Wuding Heavenly Sect increased substantially.

Feng Xuanyi observed this change in the sect with joy in his heart.

In just a few years, Wuding Heavenly Sect had taken on a completely new look!

Of course, Feng Xuanyi understood that this was only the beginning!

As time passed, Wuding Heavenly Sect's strength would only grow stronger!

Perhaps one day, it could return to its peak!

Feng Xuanyi knew he had bet correctly!

"Elder Ye, you have rendered great service to the sect! What reward do you want? As long as Wuding Heavenly Sect has it, I, as Sect Master, will not be stingy!" Feng Xuanyi said with a smile.

"I want a method to condense the soul!" Ye Yuan replied without hesitation.

To him, nothing was more important than reviving Mu Lingxue.

Feng Xuanyi smiled bitterly and said, "You've stumped me! The method to condense the soul is an extremely profound primordial spirit technique, which Wuding Heavenly Sect does not possess!"

Ye Yuan's face showed disappointment upon hearing this.

"Then may I ask, Sect Master, which sect on Yuqing Continent excels in primordial spirit techniques?" Ye Yuan asked.

Feng Xuanyi said, "Among the five great celestial domains, the one most skilled in primordial spirit techniques is naturally the Soul Control Heavenly Sect of Chenxi Celestial Domain. Their techniques are the most mysterious and unfathomable; even our Wuding Heavenly Sect is extremely wary of them."

Ye Yuan silently noted the name Soul Control Heavenly Sect, thinking that once his strength was sufficient, he would have to pay them a visit.

But for now, his more urgent need was to improve his strength.

"Alright, in that case, I want to go to the Land of Exile!" Ye Yuan said.

Feng Xuanyi and the others all changed expression.

"No! You cannot go to the Land of Exile!" Feng Xuanyi said sternly.

Ye Yuan had anticipated Feng Xuanyi's reaction and said with a smile, "Didn't the Sect Master just say that as long as Wuding Heavenly Sect has it, you would not be stingy?"

Feng Xuanyi's face darkened, feeling as if he had fallen into a trap.

The Land of Exile was where the five great celestial sects imprisoned their criminals.

This Land of Exile was personally created by Zhuo Buqun, the supreme of the Five Radiance Celestial Domain!

It imprisoned only the most heinous and vicious individuals.

These prisoners were not only powerful but also extremely hostile toward disciples of the five great celestial sects.

The five great celestial sects had established the Land of Exile to provide a training ground for their disciples.

However, very few disciples who entered ever came out alive.

Moreover, even those who survived often underwent drastic personality changes, becoming bloodthirsty killers.

Thus, fewer and fewer disciples chose to train there.

Still, some bold and powerful ones still entered.

But those who returned alive were few and far between.

Feng Xuanyi would not bother if others entered the Land of Exile.

Life and death are fated; without the tempering of blood, how could one become a strong person?

But Ye Yuan was different!

He bore the heavy responsibility of Wuding Heavenly Sect's resurgence. If he fell in the Land of Exile, the loss to the sect would be too great.

Wuding Heavenly Sect could not afford it!

"I can agree to anything else, but not this! You should know how important you are to the sect!" Feng Xuanyi said.

Ye Yuan replied, "I have already passed on all my alchemical insights to Jingxuan and Lin Lan. With them, as long as they cultivate step by step, Wu Chengchao might even break through to become a fourth-grade celestial alchemist one day. Even if I stay in the sect, my usefulness is limited."

Feng Xuanyi said firmly, "Even if Wu Chengchao becomes a fourth-grade celestial alchemist, he cannot replace your position! There is no comparison between him and you! As the helm of Wuding Heavenly Sect, can I not see that? This matter is non-negotiable!"

With that, Feng Xuanyi turned and left, leaving no room for discussion.