Chapter 50: Who Is This Shen Ran?

After Zhao Honglian landed, she went straight to the Myriad Medicine Pavilion without even looking at the disciples.

Her appearance created quite a stir among them.

“I finally see Senior Sister Zhao! I wonder if she can outrank the second-generation ancestor this time?

“Senior Sister Zhao will definitely succeed this time and reach the first step of the ninth level!”

“Senior Sister Zhao’s goal is to surpass the second-generation ancestor and become the unprecedented frontrunner of the stone tower!”

“I heard that as long as you become number one, you can obtain the alchemy insights of the second-generation ancestor. That was an existence that shocked the entire Southern Region back then!”

…

Meanwhile, in Shen Ran’s line of vision, he saw a narration appear on Zhao Honglian’s body.

[Opportunity 1: This is an Empyrean disciple with extremely high alchemy talent. On June 21, 3074, she took the assessment at the Empyrean Sword Sect’s Myriad Medicine Pavilion and successfully obtained the alchemy inheritance of the second-generation Sect Master of the Empyrean Sword Sect, Luo Zhimo. Back then, he successfully broke through to the Illumination Realm and became a core disciple of the Empyrean Sword Sect. Because of his terrifying talent in alchemy and the alchemy inheritance of the Emperor Realm, he became a famous seventh-rank alchemist in the Southern Region in just a hundred years. Even a Martial Monarch Realm expert would invite him to be a guest!]

Shen Ran listened silently.

He was not very interested in pill refinement.

However, he had to admit that the second-generation sect master back then was powerful.

Despite being besieged by the Demon Cult back then, the second-generation Sect Master, Luo Zhimo, forcibly developed the Empyrean Sword Sect into the number one sect in the Southern Region!

Most of this was because of his status as an alchemist.

Shen Ran shook his head.

Then he strode to the first floor of the Myriad Medicine Pavilion.

He had just entered when his mind exploded and his vision blurred.

When it became clear, he found himself in an illusory space.

Before he could look around carefully, a cold voice could be heard.

“Within half an hour, identify the spiritual herbs and their uses. The successful person will advance to the second level!”

As this cold voice faded, countless spiritual herbs appeared suddenly in front of Shen Ran. They were densely packed together and there were no less than 10,000 of them!

There were herbs of every description and there were so many of them, as far as the eyes could see!

It was also because of these herbs that those disciples of the Empyrean Sword Sect who had their names on the stone tower were envied by countless people.

Although there were a thousand names on the stone tower,

it was not easy to get one’s name there.

It had been nearly 5.000 years since the stone tower was built.

Generations of Empyrean Sect disciples had left their names there!

And those who entered the top 10 were specially taken care of by the sect!

If one was talented enough, one might even be valued by an elder and accepted as a disciple!

Even a Dao Seed like Wang Qingxuan had tried to enter the Myriad Medicine Pavilion.

Unfortunately, none of the three Dao Seeds in the sect had the aptitude to refine pills.

As countless spiritual herbs appeared, Shen Ran frowned.

He had the Wood Spirit Body and the Immortal Pupils, and his ability to remember was strong.

Speaking of which, he had a natural affinity for alchemy.

However, he did not expect there to be so many spiritual herbs.

“Hurry up and take the assessment,” he told himself.

Shen Ran seized the time and grabbed the spiritual herb in front of him with his right hand. Then he used his magic power to mark the name and use of this thing.

In a few seconds, he had identified dozens of spiritual herbs.

“Star Leaf Grass. It becomes medicine in 30 years and a spirit in 100 years. Pick the main stem and bake it. It can be used as a supplementary medicine for the Qi Condensation Pill.

The Nine Spirit Flower grows in places with dense spiritual energy. This herb has nine leaves, and when all the leaves fuse together, they transform into a snow-white spiritual flower. It’s one of the main herbs of the Spirit Gathering Pill!”

…

His hands did not stop. They were like shadows darting through the air.

100, 200, 300, 500…

Shen Ran’s expression was calm, as if he was not daunted by the overwhelming spiritual herbs in front of him.

If the disciples outside saw this scene, they would definitely gasp.

The assessment of the Myriad Medicine Pavilion was reputed to be the most difficult test in the sect!

Ordinary people would take a few seconds to identify the use of a spiritual herb.

Some would encounter combinations of spiritual herbs, which threw them into a state of confusion and embarrassment.

How could one be as relaxed as Shen Ran?

Time passed. 2000, 5000…

Shen Ran’s pupils flickered with a strange divine light, as if he had seen through the essence of these spiritual herbs.

Finally, within half an hour, he had identified all the overwhelming spiritual herbs in front of him!

At this moment, the cold voice from the Myriad Medicine Pavilion could be heard again.

“In less than half an hour, the assessment is completed!

Do you want to proceed to the second level of the assessment?”

Shen Ran did not refuse and went straight to the second level.

As his surroundings suddenly changed, a huge cauldron and countless spiritual herbs appeared in front of him.

Is this assessment about refining pills?

As expected, the cold voice could be heard again, confirming Shen Ran’s guess!

“Please refine 10 types of Tier 1 elixirs within an hour.”

When Shen Ran heard this, the calm expression on his face gradually became solemn.

This is a little challenging!

Tier 1 elixirs.

These were elixirs that were effective for the Qi Refinement Realm.

Other than the most ordinary Qi Refinement Powder and Qi Refinement Pills, there were dozens of other types.

Shen Ran did not pause.

Before he came to the Myriad Medicine Pavilion, he had already checked the books on various elixirs.

Not to mention refining a perfect supreme-grade elixir.

However, it was not too difficult to successfully advance to the third level.

His magic power turned into flames. While firing up the furnace, he carefully placed various spiritual herbs inside.

He formed a seal with both hands, and the furnace kept buzzing and shaking.

Soon he refined 10 types of Tier 1 elixirs.

He entered straight into the third level of the Myriad Medicine Pavilion.

…

Meanwhile, outside the Myriad Medicine Pavilion.

At this moment, Shen Ran’s name quickly made it to the stone tower because he took the least time to complete the assessments.

Someone with sharp eyes discovered Shen Ran’s name at the end of the rankings.

“Eh? Who is this Shen Ran?”