Following a Hundred Years of Cultivation, I'm dying Before I Got Cheats

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“Grand Elder!”

“Chengxuan! Today is the day you shine brightly, haha.”

Amidst their conversation, Jiang Chengxuan, the Grand Elder, and the other elders, led by a servant of the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild, arrived at yet another grand hall of the guild.

The bustling atmosphere here was no less lively than during the elder’s introduction and registration for the entry tournament the previous day.

A multitude of alchemists, dressed in various splendid robes, were already waiting in the hall, each exuding an extraordinary aura.

Their expressions varied—some were solemn, others doubtful, and a few were overtly arrogant. They exchanged glances, competing silently with each other.

Clearly, those who had gathered here were the top-tier alchemists from the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain—whether they were seasoned veterans or young prodigies, they were all at least at the ninth rank or higher, each possessing exceptional alchemical skills.

Among them, Jiang Chengxuan spotted several individuals who had ridiculed him the previous day. They looked at him with sneering expressions, full of disdain.

Seeing this, the Grand Elder explained, “Those few are alchemists from some of the top cities in the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain. They always look down on those from mid-tier cities like Flying Immortal City.”

Jiang Chengxuan nodded in understanding. It seemed that Flying Immortal City wasn’t considered one of the largest cities in the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain.

“Attention, everyone! The examination is about to begin. Please follow your instructions and proceed to your assigned pill furnaces!”

At that moment, an elderly man in long robes walked out, his voice booming like a bell as he addressed the crowd.

Jiang Chengxuan looked up to see the stern-faced elder wearing the emblem of the Thousand Stars Alchemy Guild. It was clear that he was in charge of the examination.

“He is an Inner Cabinet Elder of the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild, responsible for overseeing the entry tournament,” the Grand Elder explained.

“Inner Cabinet?” Jiang Chengxuan asked, slightly puzzled.

“The Inner Cabinet is the core organization within the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild.

Even regular elders must undergo rigorous examinations and demonstrate significant contributions to the guild to enter,” the Grand Elder said with a mix of admiration and envy.

Clearly, his own status in the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild wasn’t high enough to enter the Inner Cabinet.

Jiang Chengxuan nodded in understanding.

“Humm—”

Just then, under the control of the Inner Cabinet Elder, the hall erupted with strange fluctuations. Space expanded under the influence of this power, and the participants were spaced much farther apart. The hall itself became significantly more spacious.

Following this, numerous large pill furnaces rose from the ground amid spatial ripples, standing tall before the participants.

This display of power drew gasps of awe from everyone present. Even Jiang Chengxuan couldn’t help but feel a bit of shock at the depth of the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild’s mysteries.

But it wasn’t over yet. Beams of light shot from the pill furnaces, scanning each alchemist present.

“Go ahead,” the Inner Cabinet Elder instructed, and the participants moved to their designated pill furnaces according to the light’s guidance. Jiang Chengxuan followed suit.

These pill furnaces were identical, eliminating any chance of using unique tools to gain an advantage. The examination would solely test each alchemist’s skills and knowledge. ꭆÅNȰＢĚs̈

The atmosphere grew tense as each alchemist prepared for the examination. Some meditated, others used special tools or took pills to stabilize their minds, readying themselves for the test ahead.

“The entry examination is straightforward: you must refine a pill,” the Inner Cabinet Elder announced once everyone was prepared. “You may choose any pill to refine. We will judge based on the difficulty of the pill and your alchemical proficiency.”

“Begin!” With his shout, the entry examination of the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild officially commenced.

Instantly, the hall filled with the display of various techniques and powers. Dozens of different phenomena manifested in the void as the alchemists got to work. Among them were several at the Ascended Immortal level.

However, Jiang Chengxuan paid no attention to his surroundings. As soon as the examination began, he cleared his mind and focused entirely on the task at hand. He took a deep breath and channeled his immortal energy into the pill furnace, producing a resonant “thump” in the void.

Under the watchful eyes of the Grand Elder and others, strange energy threads emerged from the furnace, connecting it to Jiang Chengxuan like veins, linking them as one.

“Could this be… the Heart-Mind Unity Technique!” the Grand Elder exclaimed in surprise.

The other elders looked puzzled.

“It’s an ancient alchemical meditation technique that allows an alchemist to bond with the pill furnace, becoming one with it and entering a perfect state for refining,” the Grand Elder explained, drawing gasps from the others.

Without giving them more time to think, Jiang Chengxuan began taking out the prepared immortal herbs, suspending them in the void. The sheer number of herbs made it look like he had brought an entire herbal garden with him.

This immediately caught the attention of numerous alchemists.

“Is this guy trying to refine an immortal pill?” someone speculated, eyeing Jiang Chengxuan’s actions.

“A young immortal alchemist? Impossible!” another exclaimed, seeing Jiang Chengxuan’s youthful appearance.

Even the Inner Cabinet Elder focused his gaze on Jiang Chengxuan, noticing the Heart-Mind Unity Technique he was using.

The elder’s eyes widened in surprise. This ancient technique required exceptional talent to master, and few in the entire Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild had succeeded in learning it.

Realizing the implications, the Inner Cabinet Elder’s expression turned serious. He began to suspect that Jiang Chengxuan’s alchemical skills were far from ordinary.

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