Eternal Life by Daily Divination

Seeing Chai Rui smiling with such confidence, Zhuo Wanshuang and the others finally felt reassured.

By the looks of it, Chai Rui’s assessment results were much better than those of previous Tier Four Alchemy Grandmasters. Given his young age, immense potential, and superior assessment results, he would likely obtain the status of a Core Disciple. If even he failed, then Zhai Yu probably didn’t stand a chance either.

Chai Rui swept his gaze across the area. Spotting Li Chang’an sitting cross-legged, he immediately approached to strike up a conversation, intending to exchange insights regarding the assessment.

"Daoist Li, when did you come out?"

"Five days ago," Li Chang’an answered truthfully.

Hearing this, Chai Rui quickly dismissed his desire to swap insights. Leaving the assessment space so early indicated that Li Chang’an’s results were unlikely to be good, which probably meant he was in a foul mood. Discussing the assessment details with him now would inevitably provoke his displeasure.

Chai Rui immediately changed the subject, talking instead about his experiences studying the Tier Four Alchemy Dao.

"In terms of status, a Tier Four Alchemist is already worthy of a Nascent Soul True Monarch’s respect. The Tier Four Magical Pills we refine can even pose a threat to those mighty True Monarchs..."

Having only recently stepped into the Tier Four Alchemy Dao, Li Chang’an was naturally happy to converse. The two discussed the art of Alchemy at length. Before they knew it, several hours had passed.

Suddenly, a flash of Spiritual Light appeared before the group, and Zhai Yu’s figure materialized. His assessment had officially concluded as well.

Zhuo Wanshuang asked the same question, "Daoist Zhai, how was your assessment?"

"There’s no need to worry, everyone. The Pill Cauldron Sect’s nine-part disciple test wasn’t too difficult for me." Zhai Yu smiled, his face brimming with the same confidence.

Hearing him say this, the group’s worries melted away. He and Chai Rui had left the assessment space one after the other, with a gap of only a few hours. Their scores were likely very similar. Barring any accidents, both of them would successfully secure the status of Core Disciple.

"Very well, the assessments for the three of you have concluded."

The Puppet walked out from the rift. His voice was exactly the same as when they first arrived—utterly indifferent and devoid of any emotion. His flat gaze swept over Chai Rui.

Chai Rui asked with a smile, "Senior, have I obtained the status of a Core Disciple?"

"You, Inner Sect Disciple."

"What?" Chai Rui was stunned, the smile instantly vanishing from his face. Unable to accept this, he asked again, "Senior, I’m only an Inner Sect Disciple?"

"Yes." The Puppet nodded, still as cold as ever.

It was a result that neither Chai Rui nor Zhuo Wanshuang and the rest could accept.

"Senior, how could this be?" they asked, exchanging bewildered glances, completely unable to comprehend the outcome.

In terms of talent for Alchemy, Chai Rui was already considered one of the most elite Cultivators in the entire Cyan Dragon Sect. And the Cyan Dragon Sect was one of the strongest Nascent Soul Influences in the Cultivation Immortality Realm. In other words, even if one looked at the entire Cultivation Immortality Realm, Chai Rui was a top-tier Alchemy Dao genius. If even he wasn’t good enough, then perhaps no one in the entire Cultivation Immortality Realm was!

With this thought, their gazes collectively shifted to Zhai Yu. According to their previous estimations, Zhai Yu’s assessment results would probably be no better than Chai Rui’s.

Zhai Yu swallowed hard, no longer exuding his prior confidence. "Senior, can I become a Core Disciple?"

"You, Inner Sect Disciple."

Unsurprisingly, the Puppet’s icy voice announced the exact same result. Unwilling to accept this, Zhai Yu gritted his teeth and opened his mouth to question it, but the Puppet was already looking at Li Chang’an. His cold gaze had suddenly softened significantly.

"Li, you are a Core Disciple."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present was dumbfounded.

In terms of age, Li Chang’an was indeed much younger. But in the past, even Quasi-Tier Four Alchemists younger than him who took the assessment had only ever achieved the rank of Inner Sect Disciple at best. No one had ever obtained the qualifications of a Core Disciple before. They wondered if Li Chang’an possessed some sort of special talent.

Before they could make sense of it, they heard yet another unbelievable statement.

The Puppet continued, "Li, according to the rules, you may only take one portion of Tier Four Spirit Medicine. However, due to your outstanding performance, I can make an exception and allow you to take one more. You may choose one that is useful to you."

"Thank you, Senior!" Li Chang’an immediately expressed his gratitude with a wide smile.

It was obvious. The Puppet knew that he had taken the Meng Luo Leaf for the Cyan Dragon Sect. Therefore, the Puppet had deliberately given him a second chance, allowing him to pick a Spirit Medicine for himself. This was a privilege that no one in the entire Cyan Dragon Sect had ever received.

Because of this, both Chai Rui and Zhai Yu were left staring in astonishment. If they couldn’t even get such treatment, why was Li Chang’an able to?

Zhai Yu finally couldn’t hold back anymore and questioned the Puppet, "Senior, why is Daoist Li able to obtain the status of a Core Disciple?"

The Puppet glanced at him and answered coldly, "His talent is higher, and his Skills are stronger. It’s as simple as that!"

Hearing this, Zhai Yu shuddered, looking at Li Chang’an in disbelief. Talent was something invisible and intangible, making it difficult to compare directly. But the words "Skills are stronger" revealed everything!

"Daoist Li, you... you are actually a Tier Four Alchemy Grandmaster too?"

It wasn’t just him; Chai Rui, Zhuo Wanshuang, and the rest had also realized this. They all turned their gazes toward Li Chang’an, their eyes filled with utter incredulity.

Li Chang’an smiled and nodded. "Not long ago, I suddenly had an epiphany and unexpectedly stepped into the Tier Four Alchemy Dao. However, my success rate in refining Tier Four Elixirs is still not high enough. I probably can’t compare to Daoist Chai and Daoist Zhai."

Hearing his personal admission, the group remained stunned for a long time. They knew full well that Li Chang’an already possessed Tier Four Array Dao Skills. Back then, the reason Zhuo Wanshuang was able to obtain the two eyeballs of the Little Cyan Dragon was precisely because Li Chang’an had broken through a Tier Four Array for her.

And now, Li Chang’an also possessed Tier Four Alchemy Skills. Two Tier Four Skills had actually appeared on the same person at the same time!