Jun Changxiao also understood pill dao—refining a Qi Gathering Pill or something would be absolutely no problem.

However, because he overly relied on the Pill Pavilion’s one-click refining, he had never really researched pill dao. Compared to the professional Du Hongchen, there was definitely a huge gap.

If he competed, he would definitely lose badly.

No way, no way.

I’m at least a Sect Master. How can I casually make a move?

Just as Jun Changxiao was preparing to refuse, hey, a side quest came. From the content, it clearly wanted to force the issue.

“Du Hongchen.”

Feng Guichen said indifferently, “You’re not qualified to challenge my Sect Master.”

In his understanding, Jun Changxiao not only understood pill dao but was extremely excellent at pill refining. For example, that First Revolution Body Shaping Pill he’d taken before was simply a miraculous elixir!

However, having cultivated the Great Thousand Shadow Division Art during this period with improved pill dao, he hoped to personally defeat his opponent.

“Hall Master Feng.”

Jun Changxiao said, “Since this Chief Pill Refiner wants to challenge this Sect Master, we naturally must satisfy him, lest others gossip.”

Damn it.

The quest already came—how could he not fight!

“Alright then.”

Feng Guichen looked at Du Hongchen with sympathetic eyes.

Being able to refine an all-around improvement Body Shaping Pill showed the Sect Master had very high accomplishments in pill dao. This guy would definitely lose miserably.

Regarding this.

Young Master Yuan expressed agreement.

Though the entire sect hadn’t seen the Sect Master refine pills.

However, they deeply believed in his strength. After all, many pills they’d consumed had heaven-defying creative power.

In fact?

After agreeing to compete, Jun Changxiao panicked like crazy inside.

How the hell should he win against him?

Even cramming with pill dao aptitude liquids would definitely be too late!

Got it!

First pretend to refine pills, then secretly use the Pill Pavilion!

The system said speechlessly, “You’re cheating!”

“The quest didn’t say I couldn’t cheat. As long as I beat him in pill dao, it’s fine.” Jun Changxiao said shamelessly.

“Swish!”

Just then, Du Hongchen took out a pill furnace from his spatial ring and placed it on the street, saying, “Let’s not bother picking a location. Let’s compete right here.”

Martial dao competitions required arenas. Pill dao competitions weren’t that troublesome—just needed open space.

“Sect Master Jun.”

Du Hongchen said indifferently, “Bring out your pill furnace.”

Young Master Yuan and Feng Guichen looked forward to it.

For pill dao, a pill furnace was like equipment treasures for martial artists—absolutely indispensable. So the two were curious—what level would the Sect Master’s pill furnace be, given he could refine Body Shaping Pills?

Gou Sheng felt a bit awkward.

Two years ago, he did equip disciples with quite a few pill furnaces, but he didn’t have one himself.

No problem!

Since he was ultimately going to cheat anyway, just find something random as a substitute.

“Swish!”

Jun Changxiao waved his hand. The modified vacuum cleaner appeared out of thin air. He put his hands behind his back and said, “This is this Sect Master’s pill furnace.”

Feng Guichen and Du Hongchen immediately froze.

Both had cultivated pill dao for so many years and had never seen this type of pill furnace!

Young Master Yuan had seen the modified vacuum cleaner before and knew its function, so he thought to himself in surprise, “So this thing also has pill refining capabilities!”

No!

It didn’t have this function.

But if A Niu could be crowned with all-capable labels, the vacuum cleaner even more so.

“Such a strange shape!”

“How does it look like a pot?”

“The stranger and more unusual the pill furnace, the more precious it might be!”

…

When Jun Changxiao took out the modified vacuum cleaner, its special shape immediately sparked discussion among various martial artists.

Du Hongchen said indifferently, “Sect Master Jun, how should we compete?”

“Each person refines one First Revolution pill, then determine victory from time, quality, and effects.” Jun Changxiao said.

“First Revolution?”

Du Hongchen’s brows furrowed.

This level of pill was simply child’s play to him. He almost couldn’t help saying, if you have the ability, let’s compete with Second Revolution pills!

“Of course.”

Jun Changxiao said, “Competing in pill dao is truly boring. How about we add some stakes?”

“It came, it came!”

The system said, “The scheme really came!”

“What stakes?”

“If this Sect Master loses, I’ll kneel publicly. If you lose, you publicly join my sect.”

He had thought of this scheme earlier, originally planning to use it in competing with Feng Guichen, but didn’t expect the other party would suddenly challenge him.

“You’re Tonggu Zhenren’s disciple. I can’t bear to receive your kneel.” Du Hongchen pointed at Feng Guichen and said, “How about this—if you lose, have this guy perform three kowtows and nine prostrations before me publicly.”

Though this guy spoke unpleasantly, he also knew Gou Sheng had backing.

“Hall Master Feng.”

Jun Changxiao asked, “What do you think?”

Feng Guichen said, “Everything follows the Sect Master’s arrangements.”

“Good.”

Jun Changxiao declared loudly, “It’s decided then. If this Sect Master loses, he performs three kowtows and nine prostrations. If you lose, you join my Eternal Sect.”

…

“Whoosh whoosh!”

Cold wind blew through the medicinal herb shop’s street, making the deadly aura increasingly intense.

Du Hongchen stood before the pill furnace. First taking out baskets of medicinal herbs, he then untied the red scarf wrapped around his arm and tied it on his forehead, his gaze gradually becoming sharp and cold.

“Sect Master.”

Feng Guichen said gravely, “This guy is getting serious!”

“I can see that.”

Though Jun Changxiao said this aloud, he thought to himself, “Time to test acting skills has arrived.”

“Swish!”

“Swish!”

Both hands waved, various medicinal herbs arranged on the pre-prepared medicine table.

Though relying on the Pill Pavilion to cheat, he still had to put on a show.

“Please!”

Du Hongchen cupped his hands, then slapped the table with one hand. Dozens of medicinal herbs instantly bounced up, then were enveloped by a mass of dense true energy.

“Sect Master.”

Feng Guichen served as commentator, saying, “This is the Pressure Refinement Method. It can stimulate medicinal herbs’ energy to maximum, investing them in the pill furnace will have better effects!”

Damn!

So professional!

Can’t fall behind!

“Slap!”

Jun Changxiao likewise slapped the table, causing various medicinal herbs to bounce up.

“Swish swish swish!”

His palm became a knife, frantically slicing.

Intact medicinal herbs were cut into slices, then neatly arranged on the medicine table.

Feng Guichen froze.

Complete medicinal herbs contained extremely strong heaven and earth attributes. Cutting them into slices—wouldn’t all the energy dissipate?

“This is this Sect Master’s Slicing Method created by combining culinary dao. Investing them in the pill furnace can allow medicinal herbs to fully dissolve, thus greatly improving pill formation quality!” Jun Changxiao explained.

Gou Sheng hadn’t properly refined pills, but this didn’t prevent him from boasting.

“I see!”

Feng Guichen suddenly understood.

The Sect Master’s contrary approach—the audacity of thought and logic was truly admirable!

“Tch.”

Du Hongchen snorted coldly.

Cutting medicinal herbs into slices—improving quality would be strange!

“Swish!”

Just then, he spread both hands in a tree-hugging posture against the pill furnace, his entire body suddenly surging with scorching flames!

“Earth Spirit Fire!”

Everyone cried out in surprise.

They all knew this Chief Pill Refiner had an extremely rare fire seed. Being able to witness it with their own eyes today was truly a blessing of three lifetimes!

Du Hongchen, currently heating the pill furnace, looked at Jun Changxiao with a rather smug gaze, as if saying: Kid, envy my color, right?

“Whoosh!”

Just then, Gou Sheng kicked the vacuum cleaner up and steadily caught it with his right palm. Extremely pure flames instantly erupted.

“Holy crap!”

Feng Guichen again exposed his lack of culture, exclaiming, “Fire Soul Spirit!”

Du Hongchen’s eyes widened.

His Earth Spirit Fire, though rare in the upper realm, the Fire Soul Spirit born from the universe was truly extraordinarily rare throughout the world!

“My heavens!”

“Sect Master Jun’s flames are even stronger!”

“Obviously—this is a spirit body that can only be nurtured in the universe. In the upper realm, it’s extremely rare!”