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Everyone stared at the furnace.Inside the furnace, a faint glow lingered.
At last, a soft hum echoed.
Mu Tianxuan slowly lifted his hand.
The furnace lid trembled slightly, then opened.
A wave of rich medicinal fragrance burst forth.
Carrying a depth that far surpassed anything they had ever smelled before.
At the center, a pill hovered.
Its surface was smooth and flawless.
Faint patterns of Dao marks flickered across it.
A subtle glow pulsed from within, as if it were alive.
Seventh Grade Pill!
There was no doubt.
For a long moment, everyone simply stared.
Finally-
Mu Yuelan stepped forward.
Her gaze trembled slightly as she looked at the pill, then at her father.
A rare softness appeared in her usually composed expression.
She bowed her head slightly.
"Congratulations, Father, on becoming a Grandmaster Alchemist!"
Her voice broke the silence.
Like a stone dropped into still water-
The entire chamber erupted.
"Congratulations on becoming Grandmaster!"
"Grandmaster Mu Tianxuan!"
"Hahaha! Our Mu Clan has finally done it!"
Excitement surged like a tidal wave.
Faces that had remained tense for hours now beamed with joy.
Some elders even laughed openly.
Others clenched their fists in exhilaration.
The long-standing bottleneck has finally been broken.
Finally, they have a Grandmaster Alchemist in their clan.
Mu Tianxuan held the pill in his hand.
His expression was calm, but the slight tremor in his fingers betrayed him.
His eyes lingered on the pill for a moment, then slowly lifted.
Toward Mu Yuelan.
Toward the elders.
And finally-
Toward a distant direction.
As if looking beyond the walls of the Mu Clan.
A faint smile appeared.
"This old man merely took the final step."
His voice was steady.
"I have stood at this threshold for hundreds of years."
He paused slightly.
Then continued.
"If not for that child bringing back these Grade-7 recipes..."
His gaze softened.
"There would be no breakthrough today."
A quiet understanding passed through the room.
The elders nodded one after another.
Indeed!
Mu Tianxuan had always possessed everything required to become a Grandmaster Alchemist but was stuck because of a lack of a Grade-7 recipe.
Not only him, but many geniuses of the Mu Clan were stuck for precisely that same reason for many generations.
I was their shackle!
But now, Bai Zihan has given them the solution.
Mu Tianxuan's smile deepened slightly.
"That little grandson of mine..."
A hint of pride flashed in his eyes.
"He has given the Mu Clan a gift greater than anything we could have imagined."
The atmosphere softened.
But only for a moment.
Because soon-
Another topic arose.
One elder was unable to contain his excitement thinking about the future.
"Now that Lord Mu Tianxuan has succeeded..."
His eyes shone brightly.
There would be more!
There are at least two more elders who stand at the same level as Mu Tianxuan
in the clan, and it shouldn't be difficult for them to take that final step as well.
There are others as well, but perhaps they might need to practice a bit more. But since there is now a path for advancement, they will definitely work harder
than before.
It wouldn't be long before our Mu Clan has several Grade-7 Alchemists.
The very thought made their hearts race.
Although even then they might not be able to compete with the almighty Vermillion Pill Empire, which has more than 20 Grandmaster Alchemists, it wouldn't be wrong to say that they would definitely be second in the region.
An empire built over countless generations was not something that could be surpassed overnight.
However, if one only competes with alchemist clans and sects, then it wouldn't be wrong to say that they might take the first position soon.
Mu Qingyuan was also very excited and knew what that meant.
"There will be none who can stand above us!"
Smiles spread.
Because they all knew this was not arrogance.
With one Grandmaster, they had broken their limits. It wouldn't be wrong to
say there was no one other than the Vermillion Pill Empire who could compete
with them with just one Grandmaster.
With three, they could even compete with some of the powerful clans from the
Vermillion Pill Empire.
If they reached ten Grandmasters-
Then calling themselves the strongest alchemy family in the region would not
be an exaggeration.
The atmosphere surged with excitement.
Hope!
Ambition!
Dreams that had once seemed unreachable now felt within grasp.
But-
Amidst this rising tide-
A note of caution emerged.
Mu Qingyuan slowly raised his hand.
The room gradually quieted.
His expression turned serious. "We shouldn't celebrate too early though."
Everyone's expressions shifted slightly.
"The Pill Tribulation was not something that could be hidden."
"By now," Mu Qingyuan said slowly, "many forces should already be aware that something has happened within our Mu Clan."
"Even if they cannot confirm everything... they will investigate and find out
about today's incident."
The joy in the room cooled slightly.
Because they all understood what that meant.
A Grandmaster Alchemist was not just glory.
It was an influence and power.
And obviously, their enemies wouldn't be very happy with such news.
Who knows what stunt they will pull when they receive the news.
"We cannot possibly hide the fact that Father has broken through," Mu Qingyuan concluded.
Mu Tianxuan fell silent for a moment.
His gaze lowered slightly.
Thoughtful and calculating. Then he slowly raised his head.
A sharp light flashed in his eyes.
"If it cannot be hidden..."
He said calmly.
"Then we will not hide it. And instead-"
A faint smile appeared. "We will display it proudly."
A ripple passed through the room.
"Invite everyone for the celebration."
His voice was steady and confident.
"Hold a grand celebration for my breakthrough."
By doing this-
They would not only acknowledge the truth-
They could make use of it.
Since they can't hide it, then utilize it an increase their influence.
Mu Tianxuan continued.
"Since our strength has been exposed... then we will let the entire Desolate
Heaven Empire see it clearly."
"Let them know-"
"That the Mu Clan has risen!"
Although there was excitement, there were still worries and concerns.
They were not afraid of the forces within the Desolate Heaven Empire.
With their own strength and the Bai Clan backing them, there wasn't anyone who would make things difficult for them.
Not to mention, having a Grandmaster Alchemist, many cultivators would rather be willing to ally themselves with them than offend them.
But-
Everyone present knew-
This matter would not remain confined to just the Desolate Heaven Empire.
A Grandmaster Alchemist appearing outside the Vermillion Pill Empire would inevitably shake the Vermillion Pill Empire and its standing.
Previously, they didn't have any opponents and continued to dominate the alchemy scene in the region.
But with Mu Tianxuan breaking through, they would obviously be the ones who
are least happy.
They were certain that if no one else, at least the Vermillion Pill Empire would
pull something
off.
Mu Qingyuan's eyes darkened slightly.
"The Vermillion Pill Empire will not ignore this. We need to prepare to face
them!"