Reaching the pinnacle from Doupo

Chapter 294: Danta Affairs, Respective Missions
"The first-class elder of Danta... Elder Lin." Lin Yuan repeated.

"Yes, first-class elder."

Xuan Kongzi smiled warmly and explained, "A first-class elder is second only to the three of us and the eight great elders in Danta. To become one of the eight great elders, one needs to have Dou Zun-level cultivation and be an eighth-grade alchemist."

After a pause, he continued, "Of course, that's just the basic condition. There are some other hidden conditions. How about it, are you interested?"

“No.” Lin Yuan shook his head and said in a deep voice: “The status of a first-class elder is enough for me. My current focus is on cultivation and alchemy, and I don’t plan to get too involved in the daily affairs of the tower…”

"It's a wise move, Lin Yuan." Tian Lei Zi gave him an approving look and said with satisfaction.

"In Danta, fame, wealth and power are just accessories to strength and alchemy. If you can become an eighth-grade, ninth-grade master, I will gladly give up my position to you, not to mention the eight elders, even if it's the position of the three great leaders."

"Come on, Lin! It's been a long time since Danta has produced a younger generation as outstanding as you..."

“Thank you, Senior Tian Leizi!” Lin Yuan bowed his hands in thanks, and said modestly: “Actually, I do have something I would like to ask you for.”

"Oh?" Xuan Kongzi raised his eyebrows and asked with interest, "What's the matter?"

Lin Yuan took out a scroll and handed it to the three people. "Seniors, please take a look. This is the formation I have initially completed, but there may still be some flaws. I hope you can help me improve it..."

"Formation?" Upon hearing this, Xuan Kongzi's face showed a hint of curiosity.

He took the scroll and spread it out without hesitation. Four characters filled with spiritual energy immediately came into view - a soul-controlling magic circle.

Xuan Kongzi's heart trembled slightly, and he read the scroll in front of him carefully. As he read deeper, his expression became more solemn. Seeing this, Xuan Yi and Tian Leizi also became interested and read the scroll together.

After a long while, Xuan Kongzi slowly closed the scroll and said seriously, "Although it is a bit crude, it is indeed a good idea. I can help improve this formation."

"Thank you, Master Xuan!" A hint of joy flashed in Lin Yuan's eyes, and he asked, "How long will Master Xuan need? I need it urgently..."

"Is it urgent?" Xuan Kongzi pondered for a moment, then said seriously, "It just so happens that I am very interested in this formation, and I have no urgent matters recently. In addition, it is already very complete, so I should be able to complete it successfully in a week."

"A week... is enough!" Lin Yuan nodded in thanks, his gratitude evident in words.

"It's just a small matter." Xuan Kongzi waved his hand and said casually.

Instead of feeling disgusted by Lin Yuan's unpremeditated behavior of asking for help from several people right after joining Danta, he was very satisfied.

After all, Lin Yuan, who did not grow up in Danta, would find it difficult to integrate into Danta if he behaves in a distinct way; on the contrary, he would seek help from Danta and receive Danta's teachings, instruction and answers to his questions, which would be a better way to integrate.

Thinking of this, Xuan Kongzi smiled lightly and said, "Little Lin, apart from this formation, is there anything else?"

"I do have something else to ask for!" Lin Yuan nodded slightly and said in a deep voice: "I want to collect a large amount of soul-pregnant dust and take the eighth-grade alchemist assessment as soon as possible..."

"I will keep an eye on the matter of the Soul Pregnant Dust for you."

Xuan Kongzi smiled slightly, thought for a moment and then said, "As for the eighth-grade alchemist assessment, if you are interested, you can come to me tomorrow. The eighth-grade alchemist assessment has always been straightforward. You only need to successfully refine an eighth-grade pill."

"Then I'll have to trouble Master Xuan. I will come for the assessment tomorrow!" Lin Yuan pondered for a moment and made an immediate decision.

"Sure, just come find me tomorrow." Xuan Kongzi nodded, and then he seemed to have thought of something, and asked with interest: "Little Lin, what kind of elixir do you want to refine for the test?"

"One pill!" Lin Yuan smiled confidently and said the three words clearly.

He planned to help Xiao Yixiang refine one pill after another, and the eighth-grade assessment site of Danta must be an excellent environment for refining pills, which would be just right to solve the problem at once.

"A Dan?" Upon hearing this name, even the three giants of Danta were stunned at the same time.

The three of them stared at Lin Yuan, with surprise in their eyes. Xuan Yi confirmed in disbelief: "Lin Yuan, are you sure you want to refine a pill? An eighth-grade, six-color pill?"

Although it was very easy for them to refine this kind of eighth-grade six-color elixir, the young man in front of them... was only about twenty years old!

Becoming an eighth-grade master at the age of twenty is amazing, but not incomprehensible. Dan Chen from the Dan family might be able to achieve it. But becoming an eighth-grade six-color master at the age of twenty is incredible no matter how you look at it.

As far as they knew, Lin Yuan had just successfully refined an eighth-grade three-color elixir half a year ago, but now he could actually refine an eighth-grade six-color elixir?
At this rate of progress, doesn’t it mean that... Lin Yuan’s alchemy skills will hopefully catch up with the three of them within ten years?

Facing the three people's incredulous looks, Lin Yuan just smiled calmly and said softly: "It is an eighth-grade six-color pill."

After a pause, he added, "During the past six months of traveling, I was lucky enough to encounter some opportunities. Thanks to them, my alchemy skills have improved a little bit..."

After hearing Lin Yuan's confirmation, the scene fell into a brief silence.

"Every generation has talented people, and the old are replaced by the new!" Xuan Kongzi shook his head and sighed, feeling deeply moved: "I thought I had thought highly of you, but I didn't expect that your ability and talent would far exceed my expectations!"

"Perhaps, in this generation, your attainments in alchemy can truly surpass the younger generation of the Medicine Clan and become the undisputed number one..."

When the word "medicine clan" was mentioned, the other two people's faces darkened slightly, and the atmosphere suddenly became solemn.

As the helmsmen of Danta, the three giants of Danta naturally knew about the Medicine Clan - a clan that was naturally gifted in alchemy.

In today's Douqi Continent: Danta is the holy land in the hearts of alchemists in Douqi Continent, and is the strongest alchemist force in the open; Yao Clan is the strongest alchemist force recognized by the strong and the uncrowned king of the alchemy world.

Danta and the Yao Clan, the two major alchemy forces, once had a period of fierce competition in the past, and Danta once had a glory that surpassed the Yao Clan.

During its peak period, Danta completely suppressed the Medicine Clan of the time.

However, a thousand years ago, Danta's most powerful leader suddenly died, and the Small Danta Rebellion caused by Hunxuzi almost made Danta's glory a thing of the past.

Today, the gap between Danta and the Medicine Clan is so great that it is chilling. Every Danhui champion and the candidate for the top tier compete with the same generation of people in the Medicine Clan, but they may not even make it into the top five.

An important reason is that Lin Yuan’s cheap teacher Hunxuzi has always been Danta’s most hated enemy.

However, Lin Yuan's appearance and joining of Danta gave Xuan Kongzi hope - the hope that Danta's younger generation could surpass the Yao clan's younger generation.

After hearing Xuan Kongzi's words, Lin Yuan did not act overly modestly, but smiled confidently, "The younger generation of the Medicine Clan? I also look forward to the day when I can compete with them..."

Seeing this, Xuan Kongzi's eyes became more hopeful, and he said with a smile: "It's great that you have such ambition! We will also lend you a helping hand..."

"Elder Sheng." He called out to the door. "I'm here!" Elder Sheng opened the door, walked in, and bowed to the three giants. "Three presidents, what can I do for you?"

Xuan Kongzi said sternly, "This Lin Yuan is the new first-class elder of Danta. You will later arrange a territory for him in the tower, a residence in the inner area, and a medicinal field in the Ancient Medicine Mountain Range according to the standards of a first-class elder."

Hearing this, Elder Sheng was shocked, but he immediately reacted and said respectfully: "Yes, I understand!"

Xuan Kongzi nodded and turned his head to look at Lin Yuan: "Little Lin, go with Elder Sheng to settle down, and come to me tomorrow to take the eighth-grade assessment! In addition, you can also invite some people to observe the assessment according to your own wishes."

Lin Yuan nodded slightly, bowed to the three presidents, and left Danta with Elder Sheng.

Xuan Kongzi looked at the two people's backs as they left, then glanced at the two colleagues beside him, and said quietly: "The champion of the next Alchemy Conference has already appeared in advance!"

Although his disciple really lived up to the name of the witch, there was still an absolute gap between her and someone of Lin Yuan's level.

Hearing Xuan Kongzi's words, Xuan Yi and Tian Lei Zi couldn't help but nodded.

Tian Leizi said bluntly: "If Lin Yuan can really refine a pill in the assessment, then by the time of the next pill meeting, it is not impossible for him to refine an eighth-grade eight-color pill! There is no suspense about the next pill meeting."

"Haha!" At this point, a hint of excitement flashed in his eyes: "After a long time, the champion of the Dan Association should return to my Dan Tower..."

From what he said, he completely treated Lin Yuan as his own and had high expectations for him.

Hearing this, Xuan Kongzi and Xuan Yi also nodded.
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On the other side, after leaving the top floor, Lin Yuan found the Little Medical Fairy.

The two followed Elder Sheng, who was much more eager than before, and wandered around and visited the Dan Tower, and saw many interesting things.

Danta is indeed a holy place for alchemists. The flow of people in the tower is quite large, and most of them are alchemists from Danta. Among them are many seventh-grade masters, and even an eighth-grade grandmaster was encountered.

Generally speaking, this huge black tower that reaches the sky is home to many hidden dragons and crouching tigers.

The two of them wandered around until noon before returning to the residence that Elder Sheng had arranged for Lin Yuan in the inner area - a manor not far from the Dan Tower and covering a large area.

Afterwards, the two of them made another trip to Ye Courtyard and brought everyone into the inner area.

"Elder Ye Zhong, take my elder token and soul jade slip and go invite those people in Shengdan City who are suitable for trading to come and observe my eighth-grade assessment tomorrow."

Lin Yuan handed the token and jade slip to Ye Chong and gave instructions.

The eighth-grade assessment is a good opportunity for Ye to let some selected "partners" see his level, which will make it much easier for him to re-establish business relationships later.

Ye Zhong suppressed the excitement in his heart, took the token and jade slip, and said respectfully: "Yes, Master Yuan! I will leave immediately..."

After saying that, with the determination to seize the opportunity and become a qualified agent of Lin Yuan, the first-class elder of Danta, he hurried towards a major force in the inner domain and soon disappeared from everyone's sight.

After Ye Zhong left, Lin Yuan had an idea and used the soul barrier to completely seal off the inside and outside.

"So, in just this morning, you became the Elder of Danta?" Medusa looked at Lin Yuan jokingly.

"The next great elder of Canaan College, the fifth elder of the Snake Clan, the deputy leader of the Poison Clan, the initiator of the Seven Stars Organization, the collaborator of the Ancient Clan, the disciple of the Soul Clan's Dan Sheng, the Soul Palace Yuan Tianzun, the elder Dan Talin..."

"Little man, you have so many identities, some of which are completely opposite..."

"hehe--"

Lin Yuan walked closer and chuckled, "This is very convenient, isn't it? With so many identities, I can call on the resources of multiple forces at the same time, and I can be flexible when dealing with some things..."

"But walking on a tightrope is very dangerous!" Medusa took over and reminded him seriously, "Remember, don't get addicted to it..."

"Don't worry, I have a plan." Lin Yuan nodded, looked at the trustworthy women in the hall, and said in a serious tone, "Everyone, during the ten days that I am taking the eighth-grade assessment, I hope you can help me complete one thing..."

Seeing Lin Yuan’s serious look, the girls also became serious.

"Lin Yuan, just tell me what it is!" The little medical fairy's gentle eyes were slightly stern, and she said lightly: "No matter what it is, I will help you complete it."

“Thank you, Little Medical Fairy.” Lin Yuan said in a deep voice without any politeness: “At present, you are the strongest among us, so it is most appropriate to leave this matter to you. In short, I want you to help me hunt down the Soul Palace guardian…”

"Hunting the Soul Palace guardians? Why?" Little Medical Fairy asked puzzledly.

"Hehehe~" Lin Yuan smiled indifferently, with a hint of cruelty in his deep eyes.

"Before heading to Dragon Island, I need to collect some soul essences. However, attacking the branch halls to seize the soul essences is too risky. In this case, it is better to attack the Soul Hall guardians in Danyu directly, capture them, and seize the souls they have collected."

"Through the Tianzun token in my hand, I can sense and mobilize the Soul Palace guardians in the area. With your strength, it won't be difficult to capture them..."

Lin Yuan joined the Soul Palace and Dan Tower not only to avoid disaster, but also to make a fortune from the Soul Palace and Dan Tower.

As he holds a high position in the Soul Palace, he can act as an insider and easily grasp the intelligence and movements within the Soul Palace. He can accurately cooperate with his own people to fleece the Soul Palace. When necessary, he can also use Danta's identity as an elder to deal with some people in the Soul Palace.

In addition, if there are people in Danta or other forces who hinder him, he can also call on the power of the Soul Palace to eliminate them.

"Instead of targeting the Soul Palace, it's a good idea to attack the Soul Palace guardians."

The Little Medical Fairy thought for a moment and said in a deep voice, "I will take care of this matter and complete it successfully. Let me think about it. Qinglin will use the Sky Dome Network to cooperate with me, and she will be responsible for exploration, monitoring and long-distance communication."

"With my current level of cultivation and speed, I can complete this task within ten days."

"Me, me, me!" Zi Yan raised her little hand, not hiding her desire to join in the fun, "Little Doctor Fairy and I will go together, and we will take care of each other!"

Medusa said calmly: "I will be on standby as a reserve force. If needed, I can be dispatched at any time..."

"I won't interfere in this matter any more. I'll leave it to you." Looking at the "kingdom" he had built in front of him, Lin Yuan raised his lips slightly and reminded: "Remember, keep your identity hidden first! If something is impossible, just give up..."

"Don't worry about the assessment, leave it to us."

(End of this chapter)