Xuantian Immortal Cultivation Record

The Profound Pill Hall was a palace complex covering thousands of acres, with red walls on the outside and immortal plants inside. Behind the magnificent archway stood a seven-story pavilion, with a black inscription on a blue background at the top, reading "Profound Pill Aids the Dao." On either side of the pavilion were grand halls, and behind the two halls and the pavilion were courtyards of varying heights, as well as artificial mountains and ponds, with winding paths leading to secluded spots, layer upon layer, vaguely discernible.

Zhang Yuanjing and his group passed under the archway, and after several Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators who looked like stewards checked their jade tokens, they were led into the hall on the left. At the innermost part of the hall was a platform several feet high. From the platform down to the hall entrance, many wooden benches were arranged. The first three rows had tables with tea sets and fruits and vegetables, while the rows behind only had wooden benches.

As a Core Formation Stage late-stage cultivator of the Profound Heaven Sect, Zhang Yuanjing was entitled to sit in the second row, accompanied by one attendant. Naturally, he took Yuan Zhilin with him, while the other four could only find seats in the back.

The hall was already more than half full, with a hubbub of voices as many acquainted cultivators chatted. Among those in the first three rows, Zhang Yuanjing recognized some, such as Qu Chongyi, who was in front of him, sitting in the first row. Others, like Lin Yu, Lu Xiangkun, Xun Fang, and Yao Zhanyi, were also in the front rows.

In the center of the first row were five Core Formation Stage Great Perfection cultivators. Their auras were complete and restrained, calm and solemn. When someone greeted them, they simply nodded in acknowledgement.

By the second quarter of the hour of Si (10:30 AM), the hall was full, and guests continued to arrive, forced to stand outside the hall entrance.

At the third quarter of the hour of Si (10:45 AM), five cultivators in black Daoist robes walked in from outside. The leader had a hooked nose, a long face, and a stern look in his eyes. His cultivation was at the Core Formation Stage late-stage. He carried a long sword on his back, its tassel swaying, as if possessing a unique Daoist charm. The four behind him were all Core Formation Stage mid-stage cultivators, following the sword-bearing Daoist with grim expressions.

"That's Deacon Fang Jue of the Profound Pill Hall. See the sword he's carrying? It's said to be forged by the Hidden Sword Valley. Once that sword is drawn, no one below the Core Formation Stage can contend with him!"

Behind Zhang Yuanjing, a Core Formation Stage mid-stage cultivator was quietly instructing his junior.

Zhang Yuanjing focused his gaze on the long sword, but couldn't discern anything special about it. Unlike the Subduing Dragon Sword, this sword appeared unremarkable, except for its somewhat mystical tassel.

Daoist Fang Jue walked onto the high platform, while the other four stood guard on either side of the platform.

"Everyone, the Profound Pill Hall's bi-monthly Pill Conference is about to begin. Please be quiet!" Daoist Fang Jue said calmly, his voice imbued with magical power, clearly reaching the ears of every cultivator.

The hall instantly fell silent.

However, Daoist Fang Jue simply stood solemnly on the high platform, saying nothing more.

It wasn't until the fourth quarter of the hour of Si (11:00 AM) that the stern Daoist said decisively, "Fellow Daoists, the time has come. The Profound Pill Hall's bi-monthly Pill Conference begins now. I won't dwell on the rules. We will now begin the auction of the first item: a bottle of nine Severed Origin Pills."

As soon as he said this, a commotion immediately erupted below.

Someone commented, "The first item is a Severed Origin Pill. It seems there will be good things at this Pill Conference!"

Others inquired, "Fellow Daoist, what is a Severed Origin Pill?"

Those in the know replied, "This is a unique elixir of the Profound Serenity Palace, used by Core Formation Stage early-stage cultivators to nourish and refine their nascent souls. It is extremely neutral and peaceful, both increasing cultivation and nourishing the mind. If one can take a bottle of Severed Origin Pills upon entering the Core Formation Stage, their Daoist cultivation can increase by one to two tenths after reaching the Core Formation Stage mid-stage. This pill is very popular, but the Profound Serenity Palace rarely sells it."

The whispers below continued, but Daoist Fang Jue seemed to have heard nothing, directly announcing the starting price: "Twenty thousand low-grade spirit stones and a Mysterious Grade Tier 3 or higher spirit plant."

Hearing this, Zhang Yuanjing couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart. This price didn't seem too high, but the value of Mysterious Grade spirit plants varied greatly. If they encountered a cultivator who was determined to obtain this pill, the price they would pay could be extremely high.

"Twenty-two thousand spirit stones plus a Mysterious Grade Tier 3 Azure Separation Grass."

"Twenty-three thousand spirit stones plus a foot of Mysterious Grade Tier 3 Lamp Phosphorus Wood."

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Zhang Yuanjing didn't bid, but silently observed. Those bidding were mostly Core Formation Stage early-stage cultivators, not increasing the price of spirit stones by much, but the spirit plants they offered varied greatly in value. Of course, for cultivators themselves, it was difficult to weigh the value of spirit plants. If they didn't understand alchemy and didn't have a suitable pill formula, they could only be used for exchange. If they could exchange them for something useful, it would be considered worthwhile.

However, this was very advantageous for the Profound Pill Hall.

After thirty-seven rounds of bidding, this bottle of Severed Origin Pills was finally exchanged by a Core Formation Stage early-stage cultivator for thirty-three thousand spirit stones and a Mysterious Grade Tier 4 Formless Grass. The Profound Pill Hall had made a killing! However, for the cultivator who obtained the pill, this pill was exactly what they needed most for their current cultivation, so even if it was a great expense, they had to obtain it.

Daoist Fang Jue remained indifferent, proceeding methodically, "We will now auction the second item: a bottle of six Sword Drawing Pills. Starting price: twenty thousand spirit stones and a Mysterious Grade Tier 3 or higher spirit plant."

Hearing the name of this pill, Zhang Yuanjing couldn't help but frown. Only the Thousand Sword Sect liked to use the words "Sword Drawing". This sect had a talisman called the "Sword Drawing Talisman". When activated, it could draw ten thousand swords to attack the enemy, which was very domineering. However, he didn't know what effect this Sword Drawing Pill had. But in any case, the fact that the Thousand Sword Sect's elixir could be listed in the Profound Pill Hall's auction catalog, and the starting price was the same as the Severed Origin Pill, indicated that the Profound Pill Hall recognized the two as being of the same level. This matter needed to be taken seriously.

However, the reaction to the Sword Drawing Pill was much smaller than that of the Severed Origin Pill. Only a dozen or so cultivators bid, but the prices offered were not much lower than those for the Severed Origin Pill.

Zhang Yuanjing saw that there was a Core Formation Stage mid-stage cultivator on his right, who looked quite amiable, so he asked him for advice. This person said, "This Sword Drawing Pill is a type of pill that the Thousand Sword Sect has only launched in the past two years. It is said to be similar to the Sword Essence Pill of the Hidden Sword Valley, which tempers the body with sword energy and enhances divine sense and cultivation. Of course, this pill is still an elixir for the Core Formation Stage, and has always been a favorite of those who are good at body refinement or obsessed with the sword. Why, are you also interested, Fellow Daoist?"

Zhang Yuanjing smiled and said, "I just thought the name was interesting, but I don't need it."

Since he had that black mud, he naturally didn't need this pill.

The Thousand Sword Sect had always only cultivated swordsmanship. Although there were alchemists in the sect, they only burned and refined some common elixirs. When did they have the ability to independently create pill formulas? Zhang Yuanjing muttered the words "Profound Serenity Palace" a few times, and had a guess in his heart, suddenly feeling a little heavy.

After that, Daoist Fang Jue auctioned off six more types of elixirs, each with its own characteristics and considerable value. One elixir, called the Foundation Solidifying Pill, had a very ordinary name, but it was a top-grade elixir for Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators to consolidate their foundation and cultivate their essence. It triggered a bidding war among hundreds of cultivators, especially many Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators who had come specifically for this elixir and were of extraordinary origin. The prices they offered were even higher than those offered by Core Formation Stage cultivators. In the end, it was sold for fifty thousand spirit stones and two Mysterious Grade Tier 4 spirit plants.

The Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator who bid for the pill didn't hide his identity. Zhang Yuanjing heard the cultivators behind him discussing that this person was an elite disciple of the Heavenly Origin Cave, one of the top ten sects in the Central Region, who had come to the Hengduan Mountains to travel. He spent lavishly, and almost never failed to bid for any rare item he took a fancy to.

Seeing that this person was already at the Foundation Establishment Stage late-stage, Zhang Yuanjing couldn't help but shake his head secretly.