Chapter 483 - 243: Tenth Layer Great Perfection! Activating the True Level Talent [True: All Laws Return to the Origin]
Chapter 483: Chapter 243: Tenth Layer Great Perfection! Activating the True Level Talent [True: All Laws Return to the Origin]
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Not long after, another hurried figure appeared in the bustling Spirit Mist Valley.
The person wore an inconspicuous gray robe and a bamboo hat with a black veil that obscured his face. He had even used some kind of Secret Technique to deliberately suppress his aura, clearly not wanting anyone to recognize him.
He lingered in front of various stalls, his steps slightly rushed as if searching for something specific.
This person was none other than Liu Yunfei, the genius of the Central State Liu Family.
At this moment, Liu Yunfei’s heart was burning with anxiety.
To the outside world, it was astonishingly talented of him to have cultivated the Myriad Phenomena Infinite Dao to the Peak of the Sixth Layer in just a few short months.
But he knew in his heart that ever since he entered the Sixth Layer, his Cultivation speed had slowed to a crawl, as if he were stuck in a quagmire. It was infuriatingly slow!
’Damn it... At this rate, forget about reaching the Eighth Layer; it’ll take me months just to break through to the Seventh Layer!’
Liu Yunfei gritted his teeth under his hat.
For an ordinary disciple, the Sixth Layer was already a good achievement, enough to safely pass the assessment.
But he was different. He carried the glory of his family!
He didn’t just need to pass; he needed to take first place!
Therefore, he pinned his hopes on the legendary auxiliary Divine Medicine—
The Elemental Fusion Vein Protection Pill!
’For first place, to maintain my image as a peerless genius... I have to take this gamble!’
Liu Yunfei touched the Identity Token in his robes.
The points on it were his "blood and sweat money," painstakingly gathered by selling all his personal treasures. He had even swallowed his pride to borrow from old acquaintances from his hometown.
However, according to the reliable information he had gathered in the Inner Sect, the first-place winner of this assessment, even if they didn’t reach Tenth Layer Great Perfection, would be rewarded an extra five thousand points by the Sect and be personally recommended to the Peak Masters of the various branches by an Elder!
That was five thousand points and the favor of a Peak Master!
If he could get his hands on it, not only would he recoup his initial investment, but his future path would be completely smooth!
The only problem was, he had come to Spirit Mist Valley for several days in a row and hadn’t found anyone selling it.
Although the Ten Thousand Medicines Pavilion also had this pill, he simply couldn’t afford the sky-high price of five thousand points.
Besides, buying it there would make it difficult to hide his identity, and people would easily find out.
If it became known that he, the first-place winner, had relied on external aids to get there, it would be a blow to his reputation.
Therefore, he could only pin his hopes on the Black Market!
’Please be here... Please be here...’
Liu Yunfei chanted silently in his heart.
Suddenly, he spotted a stall.
[Elemental Fusion Vein Protection Pill, one bottle, 4,000 points...]
Liu Yunfei’s whole body trembled, and his eyes burst with ecstatic light. He rushed to the stall in just a few quick strides.
’Liu Yunfei?’
Jiang Che’s clone thought to himself.
Although the man was hidden behind a black veil and a disguise, under the gaze of the [True: All-Seeing Eye], Liu Yunfei’s meager attempts at concealment were utterly useless.
’But how did this guy end up in such a sorry state?’
In his vision, Liu Yunfei’s aura was weak and unstable, a clear sign of a shaky foundation caused by his recent rush for quick success. Moreover, his anxiety was practically written all over his face.
And looking at his Cultivation...
’Still stuck at the Peak of the Sixth Layer?’
Jiang Che found it somewhat amusing.
Everyone was saying Liu Yunfei had extraordinary Talent, yet he hadn’t even reached the Seventh Layer!
’But speaking of which, he’s already guaranteed to pass the assessment. Why would he spend so much money to buy this? Has he gone crazy?’
He knew the financial background of the disciples who had entered through the Celestial Strategy Guard very well.
Even if they did missions every single day, it would be impossible to have this many points.
He figured this guy must have borrowed from quite a few people to scrape together so many points!
Jiang Che found it a little strange.
The price was too high just to get ahead for a moment!
"Senior Brother, this Elixir Pill... I’ll take it!"
Liu Yunfei lowered his voice, a slight tremble in his tone. "But I need to inspect the goods first!"
Jiang Che’s clone didn’t waste any words and casually tossed the Jade Bottle over.
The customer is king, after all. A sale is a sale, no matter who the buyer is.
Liu Yunfei fumbled to catch it and carefully uncorked the bottle.
A peculiar medicinal fragrance wafted out, invigorating his Spirit. The fatigue from the past few days seemed to melt away.
"It’s authentic! It’s definitely authentic!"
Liu Yunfei was so excited his hands were shaking.
With this pill, he was confident he could break through to the Seventh Layer within a month, maybe even push for the Eighth Layer! When that time came, who else could possibly take first place but him?!
"Four thousand points, not one less."
Jiang Che’s clone said coldly.
"Fine! I’ll take it!"
Liu Yunfei didn’t hesitate for a moment, terrified that this lifeline would slip through his fingers.
He quickly took out an Array Plate and his Identity Token. The series of movements was as smooth as flowing water, yet they carried a desperate, all-or-nothing finality.
With a flash of light.
[Transaction successful. 4,000 points acquired.]
Seeing the points arrive in his account, Jiang Che felt a wave of satisfaction.
This was four thousand points!
Equivalent to two years’ worth of a regular Inner Sect Disciple’s monthly stipend!
And what’s more, this was money earned from that guy, Liu Yunfei!
As for worrying about Liu Yunfei causing trouble for him?
Jiang Che wasn’t concerned in the slightest.
He was already at the Eighth Layer. With these points, reaching the Ninth and Tenth Layers would be a piece of cake.
Even if Liu Yunfei took the pill, the absolute most he could do was reach the Eighth Layer. Catch up to him?
In his next life!
"Many thanks, Senior Brother!"
Liu Yunfei put away the Elixir Pill, cupped his hands in a salute toward Jiang Che’s clone, then, like a thief, pulled his hat down low and hurried away.
Watching his "hopeful" back, Jiang Che’s clone shook his head.
’What a huge idiot...’
Since the item was sold, Jiang Che didn’t linger.
The clone packed up the stall cloth, and with a flicker of his figure, he vanished into the crowd, speeding toward a secluded spot outside the valley.