Chapter 1053: Going Against a Dao Fusion Pill Sage

Ning Chengs words and actions attracted immediate attention because even if this was something to be said, it should have been said by Sichen Qiutian. For Ning Cheng to speak in such a manner, to put it more seriously, was a violation of the established laws. Put in favourable terms, it would be akin to a junior showing utter disrespect towards their seniors.

Sichen Qiutian smiled and nodded to Ning Cheng before calmly saying to the purple-robed man, My Grand Essence Realm will continue with the debate.

Sichen Qiutian understood Ning Chengs intent. His Dao of Alchemy had cracks, which Ning Cheng should have already sensed. Ning Cheng said it out loud to help him gain more confidence in his Dao of Alchemy.

However, although Ning Cheng did it out of good intentions, Sichen Qiutian knew it would be almost impossible. Once he eventually failed, the cracks in his Dao of Alchemy would grow wider. It might even end up affecting Ning Cheng. If he withdrew now, people could at least a.s.sume that he didnt exert his full strength.

Unlike Ning Cheng, Sichen Qiutian knew what level of people were present here. If this debate continued, he knew he would eventually lose. It wouldnt be much of an issue if there were only Dao Essence Pill Sages here, as Ning Cheng was also a Dao Essence Pill Sage, but there were also a few Dao Fusion Pill Sages.

Fortunately, Sichen Qiutian also understood that although Ning Cheng did this to partly help himself, Ning Cheng also helped him. Even if Ning Cheng failed, Sichen Qiutian wouldnt blame him.

Union Master Sichen, is he one of the alchemists from your Grand Essence Realm partic.i.p.ating in the Alchemy Compet.i.tion? The purple-robed man asked as his gaze fell on Ning Cheng.

Not yet; he lacked a spot. I came here this time to get a place for him in the compet.i.tion. Please forgive me if I have offended Brother Kong. Sichen Qiutian cupped his fists but spoke indifferently.

This debate for a spot is supposed to be an easy and casual affair. There are no rules; you get the spot as long as you win. The purple-robed man nodded his head and spoke calmly.

The purple-robed man spoke the truth. If there were rules to restrict this debate, then this method would not have been used for this Alchemy Debates first round of naming divine gra.s.ses. However, because of this, people in the same group could also help each other by sharing their information through voice transmissions.

Brother Kong, please wait a moment. Just as the purple-robed man was about to speak, a man with dark, almost pitch-black skin stood up and spoke with cupped fists.

Oh, I wonder what Union Master Six has to say? The purple-robed man asked.

The dark-skinned man replied gruffly, I would like to ask this Grand Essence Realms alchemist a few questions. Nothing else.

The purple-robed man smiled faintly, Naturally, I just mentioned that this Alchemy Debate is just a casual affair. Lets all get together and enjoy a friendly discussion about the Dao of Alchemy.

Ning Cheng wondered what questions this dark-skinned man would ask him when Sichen Qiutians voice transmission rang in his ears. This person is the Grand Origination Realms 6th Union Master Lu Dongze. I heard he is a Dao Fusion Pill Sage, but I have never seen him refine pills, so I cant say if the rumours are true. Im afraid he will be asking questions with ill intentions. Be careful with how you answer them.

Grand Originations Lu Dongze would like to ask how to address this Alchemist? Lu Dongze spoke politely, no longer using the earlier gruff and aggressive posture.

Ning Cheng clasped his fist, Grand Essences Ning Cheng. What questions does Dao Friend Lu Dongze have for me?

Lu Dongze felt angry hearing that tone and those words, but he didnt show it. Ning Cheng, merely a Dao Raising Holy Emperor, dared to address him, a genuine Dao Fusion Holy Emperor, as Dao Friend instead of senior. Combined with Ning Chengs earlier actions, it made him even more certain that Ning Cheng was a madman.

Just earlier, Alchemist Ning spoke about why other people recognised more divine gra.s.ses. It was because they had help from other people, right? Lu Dongzes tone no longer remained as polite as before.

Only then did Ning Cheng understand why the other party turned hostile; it was because of this. It looks like the divine gra.s.ses Lu Dongze had named were from his efforts, not because others helped him.

In truth, Ning Cheng had truly thought wrongly. The Union Masters who came here were all people of amazing talents. These Union Masters wouldnt bother asking or considering receiving others help in such a debate. After all, it was a matter of their pride and reputation. Dont look at the fact that they brought some of their partic.i.p.ating alchemists here; recognising the divine gra.s.ses wasnt just a matter of skill but also the most fundamental quality of being an alchemist. No alchemist in their position would resort to using such methods, especially when surrounded by other equally accomplished alchemists.

Its just that other Union Masters didnt take Ning Chengs words to heart at all. After all, what others thought was what others thought, while the truth would always remain true. Only Lu Dongze, who had a direct personality, felt offended and angered by Ning Chengs words, which felt like salt being rubbed into his eyes. As far as the Dao of Alchemy was concerned, he would never consider himself inferior to others, so when someone doubted his accomplishments in alchemy, he couldnt help himself.

Because he knew this, Sichen Qiutian sighed helplessly when he heard Ning Chengs comforting words. After all, Sichen Qiutian was inferior to the others here and considered the worst among the fellow Union Masters.

Ning Cheng spread his hands a little, Fellow Daoist Dong, I only said there were many people here. I didnt say that they were helping others cheat.

When the purple-robed man heard Ning Chengs words, he said at once, Fellow Daoist Ning, the issue of cheating does not exist here. Even if someone received help, as long as they want to use this help, it would all be allowed.

Oh, then I dont have any problems. Dao Friend Dong, it seems your concerns are also unwarranted. After all, Senior Kong just said that receiving help is also allowed. Ning Cheng gave a simple reply.

However, this one reply from Ning Cheng irked Lu Dongze and even the other alchemists in the hall, as it was a slap to everyones reputation. A middle-aged woman beside Lu Dongze suddenly spoke coldly, So, does Alchemist Ning think he is even stronger than Union Master Sichen? If Alchemist Ning had been here just now, would your Grand Essence Realm have recognised more than just the twelve?

Ning Cheng started to grow angrier with each pa.s.sing moment. He spoke like that not because he deliberately wanted to provoke others but to help Sichen Qiutian restore his alchemic dao heart. A few moments ago, when Sichen Qiutian had failed by a large margin, no one had bothered to step forward to comfort him. He didnt believe no one noticed Sichen Qiutians messy dao rhythm.

Even if they ridiculed Sichen Qiutian a few times, it would be a much better choice than this ignorant small talk.

Just now, Lu Dongzes words might have been genuine indignation, but this middle-aged woman wanted to fish in troubled waters, wanting to rub salt into Sichen Qiutians wounds.

Back when Ning Cheng was about to fail in refining the Six Yin Soul Pill, Sichen Qiutian worried that it might affect his dao heart and took the initiative to help out, a kindness that he, Ning Cheng, always remembered. Now that Sichen Qiutians alchemic dao heart had cracks, how could he let this middle-aged woman pour salt on it?

And who are you? If it was said that when he was speaking with Lu Dongze, Ning Chengs tone was still speaking from the perspective of an equal. Then now, Ning Cheng spoke in a condescending tone.

The middle-aged womans face sank, You dare to speak to me like this even though you are a mere Dao Raising Holy Emperor.

This is Dao Essence Pill Sage Che Beiji of the Grand Pinnacle Realm, and also the Union Master of Grand Pinnacle Realms Pill Union. Fearing that Ning Cheng might escalate the issue, Sichen Qiutian hurriedly explained from the side.

Contrary to what Sichen Qiutian expected, Ning Cheng slowed his tone and calmly said, If we talk about cultivation, I believe that the Union Master of this Pill Union is the strongest in the entire Five Grand Realms Void Market. So, you dont need to mention that I only have a Dao Raising cultivation. Moreover, this place is for discussing alchemy, not cultivation.

The expression on Che Beijis face turned ugly in anger. She was only at the early-stage Dao Essence Realm. Regarding cultivation, she would rank dead last among her peers in this chamber; for Ning Cheng to speak like this was more than just a slap to her face.

Not waiting for Che Beiji to retort, Ning Cheng continued, Let me answer your question. When I was refining the Celestial Origin Heavenly Pill, I had to consult with Union Master Sichen. It was only after receiving guidance from Union Master Sichen that I came to a clear understanding. Not only that, when I was about to fail in refining the Six Yin Soul Pills, I also received guidance from Union Master Sichen. In the end, it was only because of his guidance that I succeeded in refining it.

Therefore, I may be barely better than you in the Dao of Alchemy, but Im far inferior to Union Master Sichen. So, I wouldnt be worse than others when naming divine gra.s.ses.

A trace of warmth surged in Sichen Qiutians heart. What Ning Cheng said was all true. Whether it was the Six Yin Soul Pill or the Celestial Origin Heavenly Pill, he had given Ning Cheng his opinion. Because Ning Cheng spoke the truth, he accepted Ning Chengs words wholeheartedly without any half-hearted divide.

Some of the gazes in the hall that disdained Ning Cheng changed when they heard that Ning Cheng had refined the Six Yin Soul Pill. No, rather than saying some, almost all the gazes changed. A Pill Sage who could refine the Six Yin Soul Pill would at least be a Dao Essence Pill Sage. Moreover, they would be the best of the best among the Dao Essence Pill Sages. Ning Cheng didnt look very old, yet he was a Dao Essence Pill Sage. How far would he go in the future?

When had the Grand Essence Realms Dao of Alchemy become so powerful? Ning Cheng was able to refine the Six Yin Soul Pill, but he wasnt even given a spot in the compet.i.tion. Did this not mean the remaining five entrants were all Dao Essence Pill Sages? The crowd couldnt process their thoughts for a while.

Hearing Ning Cheng say he was no worse than herself when naming diving gra.s.ses, Chen Beiji calmed down. She had come out to curry favour with Lu Dongze, and if Lu Dongze still didnt step up to help her now, then there was no need for her to continue. Besides, if Ning Cheng did refine the Six Yin Soul Pill, his alchemical skills shouldnt be inferior to hers.

Sure enough, Lu Dongze sneered and said, Since thats the case, let me step up and humble myself by letting Alchemist Ning identify some divine gra.s.ses.

After saying that, Lu Dongze cupped his fist towards the purple-robed man and said, I request Brother Kong to come up with suitable questions.

Seeing this, Sichen Qiutian hurriedly sent a voice transmission to Ning Cheng, You must not compete with Lu Dongze in naming spirit gra.s.ses. Previously, Lu Dongze was the only one who named all twenty.

Ning Cheng felt secretly shocked in his heart. Was this Lu Dongze really that great?

The purple-robed man looked at Ning Cheng and asked, Alchemist Ning, Union Master Dong wants to compete with you in naming divine gra.s.ses. Do you want to continue?

Ning Cheng smiled plainly, Naturally, since this is a compet.i.tion, there will also be a reward. I wonder if it would be an entry quota or something else?

The purple-robed man chuckled, This is a personal match between you two; it has nothing to do with entry quotas.

Lu Dongze took out an ancient book with a simple and weathered appearance before placing it on the table. This is the most precious alchemy tome I obtained since I started refining pills. It is called The Herbs and Plants of the Universe. Its thanks to this text that I have been able to reach this level of alchemy and identify all the divine gra.s.ses. If you can defeat me, this will be yours.

Seeing Lu Dongze take out that ancient book, everyone in the hall sat up straight. Everyone here was an alchemical powerhouse; who wouldnt want this book t.i.tled Herbs and Plants of the Universe?

Ning Cheng also felt eager to look through that ancient books pages. He had seen through many alchemical jade strips till now, but none could be considered precious. After all, one could purchase almost all the jade strips through various merchant houses. However, Lu Dongzes book, the Herbs and Plants of the Universe, was a treasure among the various alchemic texts. If he could obtain this book, he felt that his Dao of Alchemy could go further.

Thinking of this, Ning Cheng didnt hesitate to take out a jade bottle and place it on the table, This is a trace of fire-attributed Primal Chaos Aura that I purchased at an auction.

As soon as they heard the words Primal Chaos Aura, everyones gaze immediately swept over. Who here didnt know the effect of Primal Chaos Aura on a cultivator? Although the trace of fire-attributed Primal Chaos Aura couldnt be considered on the same level as pure Primal Chaos Aura, it was still something that every pill sage would covet.

The value of this bottle of fire-attributed Primal Chaos Aura is still not as valuable as the Herbs and Plants of the Universe. The purple-robed mans gaze swept over the jade bottle held out by Ning Cheng and said in a light tone.

Lu Dongze smiled slightly, It wouldnt have been easy for him to take out a trace of five-elements Primal Chaos Aura. But I am short of some of this, so lets do it.

Since Lu Dongze agreed, the purple-robed man naturally would say anything else. Raising his hand, he took out a divine gra.s.s. This is the first divine gra.s.s. Please name it and write down the answer on the jade slip.

Ning Cheng secretly sighed; it was just as he had thought. He couldnt recognise even the first divine gra.s.s.