After Duan Gujin and the other participants left, the elders gathered together to discuss who performed best in this round of testing.

"This time, it was Duan Gujin who achieved the best results. I just witnessed his Soul Power test and discovered that his Soul Power has reached at least the Seventh-level!"

"Yes, I feel the same!"

The other elders all agreed with this elder's statement, confirming that Duan Gujin's Spiritual Power had indeed reached the standard of a Seventh-level.

"Who would have thought that even a Second-class Sect could cultivate such an outstanding talent! I think it's possible that Duan Gujin could also pass the Sixth-level Alchemist test held next month."

"Then let's have him give it a try!"

"Alright, let's be bold this once and invite Duan Gujin here next month to take part in the Sixth-level Alchemist test!"

So, the elders present made that decision.

The next day, Elder Wan received the news.

His eyes filled with disbelief upon seeing the message; he had thought that bringing Duan Gujin here to attempt the Fifth-level Alchemist test was already a generous estimation of Duan Gu's capabilities.

He had intended to bring Duan Gu here to broaden his horizons. Even if he failed, it wouldn't have mattered.

If he didn't pass this time, he would simply work harder and wait for the next test.

However, to his surprise, Duan Gujin not only successfully passed the Fifth-level Alchemist test but was also granted a slot to take the Sixth-level Alchemist test the following month.

"Unexpected, truly unexpected, I couldn't have imagined that Duan Gujin's Alchemy Techniques were so strong!" mused Elder Wan as he analyzed the situation and quickly understood what was happening.

Typically, an Alchemist who has just passed the Fifth-level test would need to wait at least ten years, or even longer, to attempt the Sixth-level Alchemist test.

The difficulty in advancing from a Fifth-level Alchemist to a Sixth-level Alchemist was indeed immense.

Take Elder Wan himself, for example, he had spent nearly thirty years progressing from a Fifth-level to a Sixth-level Alchemist.

Since his promotion to Sixth-level Alchemist, he had been unable to make any further advancements.

In every Seventh-level Alchemist test, he would ultimately face narrow defeat.

He trusted the judgment of the Liuyun Immortal Sect's elders; after he was promoted to a Fifth-level Alchemist, they told him to work hard and aim for the Sixth-level in the future.

But how many years this "in the future" would take was uncertain to anyone.

Elder Wan then received the rewards due for Duan Gujin, as well as the invitation to participate in the Sixth-level Alchemist test the following month.

"Next month, I am to participate in the Sixth-level Alchemist test? So soon?"

Duan Gujin's brows furrowed slightly as he received the invitation.

"Yes, you were the top performer in this test. Therefore, the higher-ups have invited you to participate in the Sixth-level Alchemist test to be held here next month. Let's head back right away; I need to help you prepare well!" Elder Wan was filled with excitement.

"Okay!"

Duan Gujin and Elder Wan then traveled through the Liuyun Immortal Sect's Teleportation Array and teleported back to the Blood Killing Sect.

Upon returning to the Blood Killing Sect, Elder Wan told Duan Gujin to rest well, and he promptly went back to the Blood Killing Sect's Alchemy Conference to inform the other elders of the news.

According to the explicit rules of the Blood Killing Sect, anyone who passes the Fifth-level Alchemist test of the Liuyun Immortal Sect is entitled to a substantial reward.

Elder Wan hurried back to apply for the Blood Killing Sect's rewards for Duan Gujin, knowing that time was pressing and that Duan Gujin needed to receive the Sect's rewards immediately to prepare for the Sixth-level Alchemy test at the Liuyun Immortal Sect.

Within the Blood Killing Sect, Alchemists reached at most the Seventh-level.

And that Seventh-level Alchemist would generally be in seclusion, focussing hard on cultivating their Soul Power, rarely seen.

In the Blood Killing Sect, the ones who were still active were only the other five Sixth-level Alchemists, and Elder Wan was one of them.

Duan Gujin had previously ingested a drop of Ten-thousand-year-old Divine Milk and quickly recovered his Spiritual Power.

The next day, he was woken by an Alchemy Boy to meet with Elder Wan.

"Greetings, Elder Wan!"

Duan Gujin felt a bit puzzled and wanted to know why Elder Wan had hastily awoken him.

"Duan Gujin, our Blood Killing Sect has a reward that concerns you. Now that you have passed the Fifth-level Alchemist test of the Liuyun Immortal Sect, you have officially become a Fifth-level Alchemist! According to the rules of the Blood Killing Sect, you are entitled to a generous reward!"

"The Blood Killing Sect will award you one million Merit Points. From now on, you won't have to do any Master's tasks. Also, you are now officially an Honorary Elder of the Blood Killing Sect. This Honorary Elder position is nominal, but it's very useful to you. From now on, you can receive ten thousand Merit Points every month, and you will also have access to many Classics of the Blood Killing Sect!" Elder Wan declared.

Upon hearing this, Duan Gujin joyfully expressed his gratitude.

"Thank you very much, Elder Wan!"

Although not tangible, these rewards were considered quite substantial in his eyes.

Even though he received many Merit Points, Duan Gujin didn't care much about them—they didn't matter to him.

What he truly cared about was the fact that from now on, he would have access to many Classics of the Blood Killing Sect.

Elder Wan continued, "Also, because you'll be taking the Sixth-level Alchemist test, the Blood Killing Sect has made some preparations. Here are some Elixir Pills that can help you recover your Spiritual Power. Take them! Tomorrow, I will provide you guidance for the Sixth-level Alchemist test. I hope that you can pass next month's test smoothly and become a Sixth-level Alchemist!"

"Thank you, Elder Wan!"

Despite Duan Gujin's constant doubts about Elder Wan, feeling that he was extremely cunning, his interactions over these days showed that Elder Wan was quite righteous, at least not resorting to any schemes against him.

"After you return, take a look at these Sixth-level Alchemy books. Come here again in three days, early in the morning!" Elder Wan seriously instructed.

"Understood!"

Duan Gujin nodded emphatically.

Receiving the storage ring from Elder Wan, Duan Gujin's Divine Sense delved into it.

He quickly discovered that the storage ring contained many Memory Jade Scrolls.

Delighted, he knew that with these Jade Scrolls, he would be able to learn at an accelerated pace.

That night, he memorized all the contents of the Memory Jade Scrolls.

In two days, he had mastered the content recorded on the Jade Scrolls.

As a bona fide Fifth-level Alchemist, he found it easy to remember new knowledge.

Remembering new information wasn't difficult.

But mastering this brand new knowledge proficiently was extremely challenging.

Sometimes, what was required was talent, not just hard work.

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