Chapter 449: Ancestors of the Four Sects

Xiao Fan did not know who these Alchemists were; the records within were simply too distant from his era.

To him, they sounded like myths.

"I'm afraid there isn't an Alchemist of this level in the entire Nine Provinces…"

Xiao Fan sighed. Setting aside the Medicinal Pills recorded within, the Kunpeng, Taotie, and True Dragon were all Yao Beasts that only appeared in legends…

Xiao Fan didn't know the situation in other continents, but they hadn't appeared in Wuhuang Province for many years at the very least.

Yet, Xiao Fan himself had consumed three drops of Yinglong Essence Blood—a species of Yao Beast that had long been extinct.

"Forget it. After all, even an Immortal's corpse has appeared, so these things shouldn't be surprising…"

Xiao Fan let out a breath, thinking back to that Three Heads and Six Arms corpse…

A corpse could still emit the pressure of the Pi Hai Realm; how terrifying must it have been when it was alive?

And it remained incorruptible for ten thousand years? What kind of great power could achieve such a feat?

Xiao Fan shook his head, pushing those thoughts aside as he continued to study the various ancient texts within the star chart.

How could he let such a golden opportunity go to waste?

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Countless thousands of miles away…

Immortal mist swirled around towering mountains…

Inside a grand hall within the Piaomiao Immortal Palace…

Three uninvited guests had arrived today.

The Ancestor of Piaomiao Immortal Palace, dressed in a green robe and looking majestic, sat in the main seat of the hall.

Only he and three others were in the hall.

The Ancestor of Jixian Sect…

The Ziyun Grotto-Heaven Ancestor…

The Ancestor of Leihuo Sect…

"The three of you coming together… the last time was probably two hundred years ago." The Ancestor of Piaomiao Immortal Palace spoke in a deep, majestic, and domineering voice.

Judging by the aura he emitted, he was undoubtedly the strongest among them.

"Hehe, indeed. Time waits for no man," the Ancestor of Jixian Sect remarked, shaking his head with a bitter smile…

"It's been many years, Brother Feng. I hope you've been well," the Ancestor of Leihuo Sect greeted politely.

The Ziyun Grotto-Heaven Ancestor also sighed, "Time waits for no man. We haven't seen each other for several hundred years."

The Ancestor of Piaomiao Immortal Palace snorted coldly. "Haven't seen each other for centuries… and yet you three show up together. Do you think I don't know what you're planning?"

"Hehe… Brother Feng, don't be angry. We are just curious about what that corpse actually looks like… After all, if it really is an Immortal's corpse, your Piaomiao Immortal Palace might not be able to keep it for yourselves," the Ziyun Grotto-Heaven Ancestor said.

"Indeed, Brother Feng." The Ancestor of Jixian Sect smiled. "Within the Nine Provinces, our Wuhuang Province has always been weak. People from other continents never deign to come here. But… if the news about this Immortal's corpse gets out, do you think they'll stay away?"

The Ancestor of Piaomiao Immortal Palace's face darkened. Having lived for thousands of years, he naturally understood the logic.

Within the Nine Provinces, Wuhuang Province was the weakest. Not only was its area small, but its spiritual energy was also very scarce.

Powerhouses from other continents didn't bother to pay any attention to Wuhuang Province at all.

This was why no one from other continents had visited Wuhuang Province for many years.

But if news of this Immortal's corpse reached other continents…

It would be impossible for Piaomiao Immortal Palace to keep it.

It was the same logic as small families or small forces standing before the Piaomiao Immortal Palace.

"So you want to study it for free?" The Ancestor of Piaomiao Immortal Palace sneered. "If you want to see the corpse, fine. Each of you must pay a price that satisfies me!"

Clearly, the Ancestor of Jixian Sect and the others had come prepared. They didn't get angry and began to discuss…

After some deliberation, the other three sects paid a significant price to be allowed to study the Immortal's corpse together within the Piaomiao Immortal Palace for seven days…

"What do you think the Wuhuang Dynasty's intention was in having the Treasure Pavilion auction off this corpse?" the Ancestor of Piaomiao Immortal Palace asked them.

The Ancestors of the other three sects were currently examining the Three Heads and Six Arms corpse placed in the hall, clicking their tongues in wonder.

"Not sure. We'll talk about it later…" the Ancestor of Leihuo Sect replied, and the others shared the same sentiment.

They would study the corpse first; they only had seven days.

They wouldn't have another chance after that.

As for the Wuhuang Dynasty's intentions, they would surely come forward and speak for themselves later.

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On the other side, inside the Black Tower.

A day had passed in the outside world.

But inside, a full thirty-odd days had passed.

Feelings of boredom, dullness, and exhaustion set in, making all the youths feel quite miserable.

This was different from secluded cultivation; there was no spiritual energy here, so they couldn't perform breathing exercises to Cultivate.

They could only purely study medical texts and ancient books…

For many, it was a form of torture.

As for Xiao Fan, he was still the same as ever: awake for one day, asleep for three…

Enjoying himself immensely…

Inside the star chart, he had studied a vast number of medical texts and ancient books…

He had also finished more than half of those from the outside world.

His current mastery of pharmacology was improving at an astonishing speed.

Another half-day passed.

Xiao Fan closed his eyes, his Divine Soul entering the star chart.

"Let's try refining a Grade Three Medicinal Pill… I think I'm ready."

Xiao Fan exhaled, his eyes flashing with sharp light.

Those people outside couldn't perform Alchemy inside the Black Tower, but that didn't mean he couldn't.

Xiao Fan walked up to the bronze alchemy furnace and took out a large quantity of Spiritual Plants and Spirit Medicines.

He began to circulate the Azure Flame Art and perform Alchemy…

Blue smoke rose…

Xiao Fan was extremely focused on his refining.

At this moment, his timing for adding each Spiritual Plant and Spirit Medicine, as well as his understanding of how their attributes complemented other plants, had reached an astonishing level.