NOVPUBThe more different essences that are introduced, the more time it will take to consume, and the greater the need for the accumulation of mana.
This is also why, even with a qualification like Master Yao Wudi, it has taken a long time.
"Right, Martial Uncle Song Dongyang previously said he applied for ten years of Dungeon time for me, and allowed me to choose the Dungeon... I must not waste the opportunity."
The previous Fragrance Dungeon could increase the speed of cultivation by five times.
It was just too costly in terms of Merit, and even though he had relatively more Merit, it was still somewhat unbearable for him.
So, after breaking through to the Golden Core, he never visited it.
"However, now that I am a Golden Core Craftsman, I can choose a higher-stage Dungeon."
He wasn’t too troubled, after all, apart from the Immortal Ascension Dungeon, he could choose any other Dungeons as he pleased.
He then put away the porcelain bottle.
He subsequently picked up that palm-leaf fan.
This palm-leaf fan, a reward from the Human Virtue Palace Master Fei Hua, was also a fourth-order magic treasure.
As soon as Wang Ba touched it, a half-transparent figure of a child clothed in green condensed from within the fan.
The child bowed to Wang Ba:
"Pu Da pays respects to the master."
"Your name is Pu Da?"
Wang Ba was somewhat surprised, then asked with curiosity,
"What can you do?"
The child in green looked honest and naively replied,
"Master, Pu Da has meager abilities; I only know some minor arts of fanning flames and kindling winds."
"Fanning flames and kindling winds?"
Wang Ba found it amusing.
That phrase wasn’t usually meant as a compliment.
However, seeing that the child in green was quiet and subdued, he likely couldn’t say much else. After asking a few more questions, Wang Ba proceeded to refine it.
With the cooperation of the child in green, the process was surprisingly smooth.
The palm-leaf fan settled into Wang Ba’s Dantian, and he then opened the Storage Treasure given to him by Master Xi. 𝚗o𝚟pub.𝚌𝚘𝚖
As his Spiritual Sence scanned over it, Wang Ba was slightly surprised.
There was nothing else in this Storage Treasure except for a transparent box containing Elixirs.
"Elixirs?"
Wang Ba was a bit surprised.
Because he excelled in nurturing Spirit Beasts and was skilled in making spirit food—which continuously supported his cultivation—and given that he also found the process of expelling Elixir toxins too troublesome, he had used Elixirs very few times throughout his cultivation journey.
However, a gift personally given by a Hall Master was likely not to be of poor quality.
He gently opened it, and a unique fragrance of Elixirs immediately wafted over.
After opening it, he discovered that there was also a piece of paper inside.
Wang Ba unfolded it and could not help but exclaim in admiration,
"Master Xi’s generosity is truly grand!"
He carefully picked up the Elixir pill that was the size of a loquat.
With the Elixir radiating brilliant light and reverberating with Dao’s rhythm.
The more Wang Ba looked, the happier he became.
This Elixir was named ’Taixu Qi Pill’.
It was a fourth-order top-grade Elixir.
Unlike ordinary Elixirs which require manipulations with metals and minerals, this was purely refined from Spirit Beasts and Spirit Grass materials. Although it contained no Spiritual Energy itself, once refined, it could temporarily merge the user with heaven and earth, capturing as much of the power of heaven and earth as possible.
The gains could be great or small.
It all depended on whether Wang Ba could find a suitable environment and successfully harness it.
"Compared to spirit food, the Alchemy Dao is indeed more profound and extensive."
"Later, I should pay attention to such treasures in the Myriad Cave."
Wang Ba sighed to himself.
For the moment, he had no intention of learning the Art of Alchemy.
Firstly, he really didn’t have that much energy to spare, and secondly, spirit food just happened to bring out the advantages of his Beast Control skills.
He put away the Elixir.
As the Chief Division Master, the Five Elements Division was currently empty and needed his efforts to build it up.
This was not only for the sake of the Sect’s affairs but also to reduce his own troubles.
"I still need to find Division Masters for the Wood and Fire Divisions."
Wang Ba silently calculated for a while.
Yet, he was not in a hurry; he had been in the Diwu Hall for some years now, and although he was not thoroughly familiar with the twenty-five departments, he knew them quite clearly.
Even without a Five Elements Division, he was confident that he could manage well with the group of people led by Lou Yi.
After all, Cultivators have much faster reaction times and better memory than mortals. Once they grasp the method and focus on it for a while, they can generally handle it well.
Compared to this, those who coveted the position of Division Master were more anxious.
"The acting sect master reactivated the Five Elements Division, it seems he plans to increase the training intensity of Cultivators... Indeed, with the current situation becoming increasingly unstable, strengthening the Sect’s power is a necessary move."
"From this perspective, the acting sect master’s focus on nurturing Immortal Ascension isn’t wrong; it’s just that the methods are a bit extreme."
If he were in their position, Wang Ba could understand the other party’s thoughts.
Being kind doesn’t make one a good soldier; being righteous doesn’t make one good at managing money. As a high-ranking member of the Sect, this was a sign of having a sense of responsibility.
Wang Ba tidied up a bit.
Soon after, Vice Hall Master Ma Shengxu and Beast Department Minister Qi Yan came together.
"Martial Uncle Ma, Martial Uncle Qi."
Wang Ba hurriedly greeted them with delight.
"How does it feel, to be Chief Division Master?"
Ma Shengxu teased with a smile.
Wang Ba shook his head repeatedly,
"I am filled with trepidation. If not for the support of both Senior Uncles within the Diwu Hall, I would not dare to take on this position."
"Haha, you’re good with words, kid."
Ma Shengxu laughed heartily.
After his promotion to Vice Hall Master, Ma Shengxu seemed even more spirited.
It truly appeared that good news can brighten one’s mood.
But at this moment, Qi Yan expressed with a guilty look,
"I’m afraid I won’t be able to support you."
Wang Ba was startled but quickly grasped the implication,
"Martial Uncle, are you preparing for Immortal Ascension?"
Ma Shengxu turned to Qi Yan with a look of surprise upon hearing this,
"Old Qi, have you accumulated your Dao Secret?"
