After so thought, Aotian wasted no ti and decided to analyze the other abilities of the new elders.
"Let's move on. We can analyze these minerals in more detail later."
Bao Hui said to the two refiners before continuing to lead everyone forward.
As they passed the piles of tals, a new section appeared, this ti filled with carefully displayed spiritual plants and seeds.
This ti, the one who stepped forward was Dan Hong, the red-haired alchemist with an impatient temperant.
At his side, Yang Shi, the gentle and calm external elder of the Alchemy Pavilion, also advanced, greeting those present before approaching.
'It's that sa feeling again…'
Aotian quickly recognized the pattern.
Dan Hong was filled with insights about how to use each plant, the exact asurents required, and the best refinent thods.
anwhile, Yang Shi absorbed knowledge about the plant itself—how to cultivate it, its needs, and its natural properties.
[Na: Dān Hóng (aning: Crimson Pill)
Position: Elder of the Alchemy Pavilion
Cultivation: 2nd Level of Foundation Establishnt (1 major realm above the Host)
Position Skill: Alchemical Derivation
Position Bonus: Pill Master (Pill quality increased by 2.5x)]
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[Na: Yang Shi (aning: Scholarly Willow)
Position: External Elder (Alchemy Pavilion)
Cultivation: 2nd Level of Qi Refinent (Host's Realm)
Position Skill: Heart of Nature
Affiliation Skill: Alchemy Affinity
Position Bonus: Accelerated Growth (2 uses per day)]
'Just like Zhuan Lu for refinent, Yang Shi also has talent for alchemy, though not at Dan Hong's level. And this ti, the position bonus seems directly linked to the growth of spiritual plants.'
Aotian studied the ability and instinctively felt that, from Yang Shi's perspective, he could make plants grow suddenly.
To test it, Yang Shi picked up a seed…
But instead of activating the ability imdiately, he felt it would be better to plant it first.
He grabbed a pot, filled it with soil, and buried the seed.
Then, he activated the ability.
Suddenly, spiritual energy began to surge from his dantian, flowing through his spiritual veins. Under Yang Shi's unconscious control, his veins exuded the wood elent, converting the spiritual energy passing through them into pure wood elental energy.
Then, in a complex and indecipherable pattern—not even all of Aotian's minds working together could fully comprehend it—the energy pattern began attracting wood essence from the environnt and channeling it directly into the seed.
A powerful vortex of energy ford around it.
Then, a sprout erged, rapidly growing.
Its roots spread through the soil, deepening and strengthening, while the plant continued to flourish before everyone's watchful eyes.
Until, finally, a beautiful blue flower blood.
The spiritual energy remained active for a few more monts, fortifying the plant before finally dissipating.
As the green spectacle ca to an end, Yang Shi gently caressed the flower's petals, instantly understanding everything about it.
'Perfect growth, no deficiencies. This is a Soothing Water Flower, a Refiner-Tier spiritual elixir, and it has reached about two hundred years of maturity in re seconds while remaining extrely healthy.'
Aotian reflected, satisfied.
To further test the limits of the ability, Yang Shi took a Founder-Tier seed that had already been planted and activated his technique once again.
The result, however, was different.
This ti, only sprouts erged without reaching maturity.
'This ti, it only grew twenty years. A single use of the ability wasn't enough for a plant of this level to reach full maturity. Perhaps this is due to Yang Shi's cultivation level.'
Aotian pondered and realized that the ability had limitations.
There were still many rules he didn't fully understand, but the results were already extrely satisfying.
To finalize the tests, he found a Refiner-Tier artifact and a Founder-Tier artifact to test Zhuan Lu's last ability: Design Analysis.
The result?
The Refiner-Tier artifact—a sword—was completely analyzed instantly.
He knew exactly how it had been forged, what materials were used, and every detail of its function and design.
However, the whip of the forr mountain lord, a Founder-Tier artifact, could not be fully analyzed in a single use.
Aotian estimated that it would take four more uses of the ability to fully understand the weapon's design.
Although Ting Zao, the internal elder of the Refinent Pavilion, could also analyze artifacts, this process required ti and effort.
But with Zhuan Lu, the ability provided imdiate answers.
'I still need to conduct more tests to fully understand all the abilities… And I also need to examine the elders of the Formation and Refinent Pavilions. But that can wait. For now, let's deal with the most urgent priorities first.'
Aotian concluded his analysis.
Suddenly, Tian Zhu—the sect leader—stepped forward.
That simple gesture "startled" those present, imdiately drawing their attention.
"We have just established ourselves on this mountain and recruited disciples. There is much to be done."
Despite the indifference in his tone, everyone knew those words were serious and should be heard carefully.
He then began assigning tasks.
"Zhuan Lu. You will be responsible for storing high-quality minerals and sorting out the rest for sale. We don't need an excess of useless materials. We can sell these low-quality leftovers."
"Yes, Leader!"
Zhuan Lu bowed and imdiately set off to carry out the order after a confirming nod from Tian Zhu.
The leader then continued.
"Yang Shi. You will be responsible for sorting out the spiritual plants, keeping the highest-quality ones for future use. The lower-quality ones will be sent to Dan Hong for experintation. Additionally, you will be in charge of the Spiritual Garden."
"Yes, Leader!"
"Ting Zao. You will be responsible for forging the equipnt for the disciples and elders. I want them to be of the best possible quality. I do not want our disciples and elders to be looked down upon out there."
"Yes, Leader!"
"Lie Zheng. You will oversee the guards and maintain discipline, both at the mountain peak and in the city. I don't want any disturbances, and most importantly, I don't want innocents to suffer."
"Yes, Leader!"
"Bao Hui, sell everything we won't use—useless artifacts, low-quality minerals, and anything valuable that holds no real benefit for the sect. Take 80% of our spirit stones and head to the city's main Pavilion. Convert everything into inheritances related to alchemy, refinent, and formations—whatever you can find. Also, allocate part of the funds to search for Founder-Tier spells. If this Pavilion has a branch in a city ruled by a Foundation Establishnt cultivator and still stands, it must have a solid background. You should be able to find what we need there."
"Hehe, yes, Leader!"
"Xuan Zhen, Zhen Mo. Take care of the formations. I also want you to improve the environnt at the mountain peak, as we will be staying here for so ti."
"Yes, Leader!"
And so, under Tian Zhu's orders, the sect began to function like a well-oiled machine.
Now, it was finally starting to take the shape of a true sect.
It wouldn't take long. The day when the world would know the na and power of the Infinite Dao Sect was drawing closer.
Aotian could feel it.
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