Chapter 418: Eighth Layer of Quasi-Immortal Realm, Lin Tian’s Opportunity

In the entire Zixia Sect, only a few Elders could reach this level.

"That's about enough."

Zhou Chen stood up and walked out of the Alchemy room.

He took out a large amount of precious Spirit Medicine from the System space.

These Spirit Medicines were all collected by him in the Secret Realm.

Among them were many Medium Grade Immortal Rank Spirit Medicines, and even a few High Grade Immortal Rank ones.

"With these Spirit Medicines, it should be enough for me to refine the Black Yellow Breakthrough Pill."

Zhou Chen thought to himself.

The Black Yellow Breakthrough Pill is a Medium Grade Immortal Rank Medicinal Pill.

After consuming it, one can Breakthrough the Realm Bottleneck with a 100% success rate, without any side effects.

Although it is only suitable for those in the Quasi-Immortal Realm, it is still a pill that is hard to find even within the Zixia Sect.

Zhou Chen took a deep breath and began refining.

He threw all the Spirit Medicines into the Pill Furnace in a specific order.

Then, he activated the Void Fire and began the refinement.

Refining a Medium Grade Immortal Rank Medicinal Pill is extremely difficult.

A slight mistake would result in a failed batch.

The entire process needs to last for seven days and seven nights without any interruption.

Zhou Chen was fully focused, controlling the heat.

Time passed bit by bit.

One day… two days… three days…

Finally, seven days later.

The Pill Furnace let out a sky-shaking boom.

Boom—

A terrifying pill fragrance wafted out from the Pill Furnace.

The entire Immortal Cave was enveloped by the pill fragrance.

A look of joy appeared on Zhou Chen's face.

"It's a success!"

He opened the furnace lid and saw three Medicinal Pills emitting a brilliant glow lying quietly inside.

Each pill had nine mysterious patterns on it.

These were Pill Veins, which only appear on Medium Grade Immortal Rank Medicinal Pills.

"Black Yellow Breakthrough Pill…"

A flash of excitement crossed Zhou Chen's eyes.

He picked up a pill and examined it closely.

The pill emitted a faint black yellow qi, containing terrifying medicinal power.

Zhou Chen thought to himself.

Without hesitation, he swallowed a Black Yellow Breakthrough Pill.

Boom—

The terrifying medicinal power instantly exploded within his body.

Zhou Chen quickly circulated the Zixia Immortal Scripture to guide this power.

The medicinal power turned into a surging heat flow, impacting the Bottleneck of the seventh layer of the Quasi-Immortal Realm.

Crack—

The Bottleneck was instantly shattered.

Zhou Chen's cultivation broke through to the eighth layer of the Quasi-Immortal Realm!

"It's a pity that only the first one is effective…"

"Forget it, I won't think about that for now."

Zhou Chen shook his head: "I should go see what missions the Sect has recently."

It had been a while since he returned to the Zixia Sect, and Zhou Chen planned to go out for some fresh air.

Zhou Chen walked out of his Immortal Cave and headed towards the Mission Hall.

Various missions were posted inside the Mission Hall, ranging from collecting Spirit Medicines to slaying Yao Beasts.

Zhou Chen entered the Mission Hall, his Divine Sense sweeping across the mission board on the wall.

Most missions were too simple for him and offered no challenge.

Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly noticed a figure in the corner.

It was a young man in a white robe with an extraordinary temperament.

Zhou Chen narrowed his eyes.

A cultivation of the ninth layer of the Quasi-Immortal Realm.

Among the third-generation Disciples of the Zixia Sect, this was already considered top-tier.

He subconsciously opened the opportunity panel.

[Name: Lin Tian]

[Realm: Ninth Layer of Quasi-Immortal Realm]

[fate: Sword Dao Genius (Five-Colored), Child of Destiny (Five-Colored)]

[Destiny: True Disciple of the Zixia Sect, with outstanding talent in the Sword Dao. Will break through to the True Immortal Realm within five years, becoming the Sect's chief Sword Cultivator, and eventually stopping at the seventh layer of the Immortal King Realm.]

[Recent Opportunity 1: Three days later, he will obtain the High Grade Immortal Rank spiritual material Zi Xiao Sword Heart at the Tianbao Auction, greatly increasing his Sword Dao cultivation.]

[Recent Opportunity 2: Five days later, he will obtain the Medium Grade Immortal Rank Medicinal Pill, Sanqing Yellow Lotus Pill, at the auction, breaking through to the tenth layer of the Quasi-Immortal Realm.]

After reading the panel, Zhou Chen's heart stirred.

Tianbao Auction?

That was one of the largest auction houses in the Spirit Realm.

Every auction would feature a large number of rare treasures.

The Zi Xiao Sword Heart is a High Grade Immortal Rank spiritual material, which is of extremely high value to Sword Cultivators.

The Sanqing Yellow Lotus Pill is a Divine Pill that can help a Quasi-Immortal Realm Cultivator raise their Realm by one layer without side effects, as well as cleanse the marrow and strengthen their potential.

Zhou Chen thought for a moment and turned to leave the Mission Hall.

He didn't take any missions but headed straight for the Sect's treasury.

Since he was going to the auction, he had to prepare enough immortal crystals.

The Sect's treasury is located halfway up Zixia Peak and is a heavily guarded building.

Zhou Chen took out his Core Disciple token and successfully entered the treasury.

He directly found the Managing Elder.

"This Disciple wishes to exchange for some immortal crystals."

The Managing Elder was a white-haired old man who looked up at Zhou Chen upon hearing his words.

"Exchange for immortal crystals?"

"What do you have to exchange?"

Zhou Chen took out some Spirit Medicines collected in the Secret Realm from the System space.

They were all precious Spirit Medicines of Medium Grade Immortal Rank or higher.

The Managing Elder's eyes lit up.

"Good stuff."

He examined them carefully and nodded: "For these Spirit Medicines, the Sect can give you one hundred thousand high-grade immortal crystals."

Zhou Chen shook his head: "Not enough."

"I also have these."

He took out a few more Magic Treasures and Medicinal Pills.

These were all spoils of war looted from enemies, though they didn't include those from Venerable Yun or Yun Xiaotian, to avoid trouble.

The Managing Elder gasped.

These things added together were worth at least three hundred thousand high-grade immortal crystals.

"Where did you get so many treasures, kid?"

Zhou Chen said indifferently: "Obtained from a Secret Realm."

The Managing Elder looked at him suspiciously.

There are indeed many treasures in Secret Realms, but this was far too many.

However, he didn't ask further.

According to the Zixia Sect's rules, treasures obtained by Disciples in a Secret Realm belong to the individual.

"Fine."

"For these things, the Sect will give you four hundred thousand high-grade immortal crystals."

Zhou Chen nodded.

Four hundred thousand high-grade immortal crystals should be enough to bid at the auction.

The Managing Elder took out a Storage Ring and handed it to Zhou Chen.

"There are four hundred thousand high-grade immortal crystals inside. Count them."

Zhou Chen took the ring, swept it with his Divine Sense, and put it away after confirming the amount.

"Thank you, Elder."

He turned and left the treasury.

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Three days later.

Tianbao City.

This was the closest cultivation city to the Zixia Sect.

The city was lined with shops, and Cultivators came and went in an endless stream.

Zhou Chen walked down the street towards the Tianbao Auction House.

The Tianbao Auction House is located in the center of the city and is a ten-story building.

It was magnificent, emitting dense fluctuations of Spiritual Qi.

As Zhou Chen walked into the auction house, a maid immediately came forward to greet him.

"Young Master, how may I be of service?"

Zhou Chen took out a token.

This was a VIP Token he had found in the System space.

It was an anonymous token looted from some unlucky fellow in a Secret Realm.

When the maid saw the token, her expression immediately became respectful.

"So it's a VIP."

"Please follow me."

She led Zhou Chen to the third floor and into a Luxurious Private Box.

The box was luxuriously decorated, and there was a dedicated maid to attend to him.

Zhou Chen sat on the soft couch. Through the crystal window, he could clearly see the auction stage below.

The auction hadn't started yet, but the hall was already full of people.

They were all Cultivators from various forces.

Zhou Chen's Divine Sense swept across the room, and he soon discovered Lin Tian's figure.

Lin Tian sat in a private box on the second floor, his expression calm.

He looked as if victory was within his grasp.

Zhou Chen smiled.

This auction was going to be interesting.

Half an hour later, the auction officially began.

An enchanting woman in a red dress stepped onto the auction stage.

"Welcome, honored guests, to the Tianbao Auction."

"There are a total of thirty-six items in this auction, all of which are rare treasures."

"Without further ado, we will now begin with the first item."