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As for the "Perfect" talent, it was precisely the achievement that Guang Jingfu reached back in the day. He is now a renowned Third-Rank Alchemist, and every Fourth-Grade Pill, Xuantian Pill he produces brings him immense wealth and astonishing prestige.
The "Exceptional" talent is something that not only Guang Jingfu possesses; everyone present couldn't even dare to imagine it. Only with this level of talent could one potentially grow into the legendary Alchemist Master. In the entire Divine Martial Continent, there has only been one Alchemist Master in a thousand years, and that master has long since passed away, revered as a deity by countless Alchemists. If Ye Feng truly demonstrates "Exceptional" talent in Alchemy, it would not only shock the prominent figures present but also draw out those mysterious old masters from the secluded mountains.
The terrifying potential to become a Second-Rank or even a First-Rank Alchemist is enough to astonish all the top powerhouses on this continent. Spiritual pills hold great allure for any martial artist of any rank. An Alchemist with Exceptional Alchemical Talent, once cultivated, could undoubtedly elevate the Heavenly Mechanism Sect to become a top force in the Divine Martial Continent.
Only an Alchemist of this caliber could possibly refine the Divine-Level Pill "Divine Martial Pill," which even Martial Gods of the Divine Martial Realm dream of!
"A 'Perfect' level of Alchemical Talent? That's just too outrageous!" The thought of potentially having an Alchemy master on par with Guang Jingfu in their Sect made everyone present gasp in disbelief. Although possessing "Perfect" level Alchemical Talent does not guarantee becoming a true Alchemy master—out of a hundred preparatory disciples with "Perfect" level talents, there may not be one who grows into an Alchemy master—the mere possibility of such growth is enough to leave everyone stunned.
"This kid is slapping me in the face with his achievements!" Even Feng Zhengyang's expression turned somewhat grim. The Martial Arts Arena focuses on martial arts cultivation, which cannot be separated from pills. His regard for Alchemical Talent is only slightly lower than that of Guang Jingfu.
"No Beast Taming Talent, none!" The Inner Sect Disciple responsible for announcing the results had become somewhat numb. The red-marked words on the Preparation Disciple Assessment Result Report were shocking. Zhou Jun's name had already left a deep impression in his mind, so upon entering the hall and facing the inquiries from those prominent figures, he immediately reported Ye Feng's results under the alias Zhou Jun.
His duty was supposed to be reporting all disciples with excellent talents or above, but other disciples' brilliance had long been overshadowed by Ye Feng. By the time he reached the final assessments, one prominent figure even told him directly to skip reporting on other disciples and just announce Zhou Jun's results.
"None?" The prominent figures were still immersed in their previous shock when they heard the report about Beast Taming Talent and appeared even more astonished, as if such a situation should not occur with that talented disciple.
The noisy high-level hall suddenly fell silent.
"How could there be no Beast Taming Talent? Did Old Huang make a mistake?" Wen Chengwang, Hall Master of the Beast Taming Hall, slammed his hand on the table, his face flushed. Unlike the Hall Master of the Refining Hall, this result felt to him as if that talented disciple looked down upon revealing his Beast Taming Talent.
He even sensed a hint of pity in the gazes directed at him by others.
"Reporting to Elder Wen, it's recorded in the report." The reporting disciple hadn't yet presented the results report and could only explain awkwardly, "Zhou Jun refused to attempt using a Beast Blood Contract to subdue the assessment spirit beast. Elder Huang was momentarily furious... so he declared him as having no talent and expelled him from the Beast Taming Assessment Hall."
"What?!" Wen Chengwang's expression darkened as he felt even more ridicule from those around him. Yet he couldn't explode in anger and could only sit back down quietly while muttering, "So what if he refused? Old Huang shouldn't have such a bad temper; there are many ways to tame beasts."
In Wen Chengwang's view, Ye Feng absolutely could not lack Beast Taming Talent because Beast Taming Talent is linked to Soul Thought. The stronger one's Soul Thought, the better their ability to tame beasts. Since Ye Feng achieved "Exceptional" results in mechanism assessments, his Soul Thought and comprehension must be extraordinary; how could he possibly fail to sign a Blood Contract?
"Old Wen, your method of using Blood Contracts to subdue spirit beasts is too cruel; you should have changed your assessment method long ago but refused to listen." The Mechanism Hall Master stroked his beard, unable to hide his joy.
The Mechanism Hall and the Beast Taming Hall have long been competing for the stronger new disciples in Soul Thought, and their relationship has naturally soured. Witnessing Wen Chengwang's defeat, the Mechanism Hall Master couldn't help but throw in a few jabs.
"Hmph!" Although Wen Chengwang was furious, he felt helpless. It wasn't that he didn't want to change the assessment method for Beast Taming Talent; it was just that there were too few preparatory disciples with specialties in Soul Thought. If a higher-level assessment method were adopted, it would be difficult to evaluate those with "poor" results, as only those with "average" talent or above could pass a more advanced assessment. The Blood Contract suppression method, while relatively low-end, could still identify some preparatory disciples with "poor" talent.
"There’s no need for you to be angry, Lord Wen. After all, it’s just one assessment. This disciple's Soul Thought is so strong; you can refer to the Mechanism Hall for his Beast Taming results," someone kindly reminded him.
"The Mechanism Technique is the Mechanism Technique, and the Beast Control Technique is the Beast Control Technique. How can they be casually compared? In any case, I will not yield this disciple," Mechanism Hall Master Yue Zhengchu said, clearly displeased, shouting without regard for decorum.
Wen Chengwang shot a resentful glare at him again, but the latter remained unafraid. Instead, several Hall Masters beside them were unhappy.
Alchemist Guild Master Guang Jingfu was the first to speak up. Even though he had just strongly supported Ye Feng in participating in the survival trial, he was now thick-skinned enough to rival a city wall in order to claim this talented disciple.
"Lord Yue, are you joking? Although this child only has 'excellent' talent in Alchemy, do you know what that talent represents? I believe you and everyone here understand better than I do. Our sect is currently ranked at the bottom among many Heavenly Level Sects. If we could have another Alchemy master of comparable strength to me, even the Pharmaceutical King Island, known for its Alchemy prowess worldwide, would not be able to look down on us. We could achieve self-sufficiency in pill-making!"
The elders were taken aback by his words, and even Feng Zhengyang frowned. The importance of pills to martial artists is self-evident. The reason Pharmaceutical King Island ranks among the top three of the ten Celestial Peak Sects is that it supplies most of the pills across the Divine Martial Continent. They practically control the entire pill market on the continent and reap substantial profits from it.
Even the Heavenly Mechanism Sect often has to spend considerable resources purchasing pills from Pharmaceutical King Island for its disciples and elders' cultivation.
For this reason, no one among the major Sect forces dares to offend the Pharmaceutical King Gang; even some Evil Sects show them respect.
High-level Alchemists hold a prestigious position on the Divine Martial Continent not only because they have a chance of refining high-grade pills but also due to their high success rates in producing commonly used pills without wasting materials.
In simple terms, when using the same materials to refine Gathering Essence Pills, a Seventh-Rank Alchemist might only achieve a success rate of around fifty percent, while a Fourth-Rank Alchemist could have nearly a hundred percent success rate. This becomes crucial given that various medicinal materials are becoming increasingly scarce.
Feng Zhengyang hesitated because Alchemists do not require extremely high cultivation levels and do not need to risk entering dangerous places to prove their luck. Their job is simply to stay in the pharmacy and focus on Alchemy. Like Refiners, they are among the safest professions on the continent; thus, it seems unnecessary for them to participate in survival trials.
However, given how things stood now, he couldn't go back on his recent decision without losing face.
Qianjizi's gaze drifted toward him intentionally or unintentionally, with a teasing expression that made it even harder for him to speak up.
He could only lower his head in frustration, desperately contemplating a solution.
"Why not find a team of disciples from the Xuanwu Realm to protect him along the way?" Feng Zhengyang thought irritably. All the elders present were true high-ranking members of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect, and they naturally hoped for the sect to grow stronger. A master alchemist of fourth rank or above could provide significant support, even within the Heavenly Level Sects.
This was a rare opportunity, and Qianjizi certainly did not let it slip away.
He raised his hand to signal everyone to calm down. The one who had been the most eager to compete now seemed to have lost interest in Zhou Jun. He adopted an aloof demeanor and spoke in a nonchalant tone.
"Everyone need not argue any further. Lord Feng just insisted that this young man participate in the survival trial. Let us wait patiently for this genius to pass the trial. Typically, the survival trials have about a four-to-one death ratio. As for this time, I believe everyone is aware of the dangers of the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons. Lord Feng wants our Heavenly Mechanism Sect to be on par with other Heavenly Level Sects; this time, the survival trial will likely have a nine-to-one death ratio. At best, it might be eight-to-one. Tsk tsk, only one person can survive out of nine. Are you all not afraid that your fierce competition will only lead to a pile of bones?"
His words awakened those in a daze, and almost all the high-ranking members turned their resentful gazes toward Feng Zhengyang, who was trying his best to avoid attention in the corner.
"If this kid really dies in the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons, I fear I will be torn apart by these people." With late-stage cultivation from the Xuanwu Realm, Feng Zhengyang was a renowned top Martial Saint throughout the Divine Martial Continent. Such a figure had never feared anything in his life.
However, now under the furious stares of his fellow brothers, beads of sweat were uncontrollably forming on his forehead. His hands, hidden beneath the table, had become slick with perspiration.
"Ahem, the decision for this young man to participate in the survival trial was not made solely by me." Feng Zhengyang's face turned from purple to black as he hoarsely spoke, unable to look at his fellow disciples and helplessly casting a pleading glance at Guang Jingfu.
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