"Wow..."

There was a commotion up ahead, clearly everyone was very excited—all the previous effort hadn’t been in vain.

"However, before we begin, we still have three trial takers who haven’t returned yet, so let’s wait for a while first!" Pure Yang Daoist knew many were unaware of this.

"I agree." Du Nong was the first to raise his hand.

"I agree too." Yang Fan was momentarily surprised, then quickly understood.

"I agree." Tan Batian followed suit, raising his hand.

.....

"Alright then, let’s sit for a while and await their return. I believe they’ll surely come back." Pure Yang Daoist didn’t want this trial to become imperfect due to the three missing individuals.

A few minutes later.

Cheng Qianjin was filled with mixed emotions. Having the elixir, he could train and break through Bottle Zhen upon returning; how could he not be excited?

There were some among the sect members who also awaited the Super Qi Gathering Pill to level up. Although they couldn’t become the world’s number one, they would be considered masters within small sects.

However, little did they know that the Super Qi Gathering Pill had actually been reduced in quality. Without Mo Jing the Innate Furnace, the refinement quality was compromised, so there was no choice but to deceive for a while.

"They’ve returned, they’re back!"

Around 9:30 in the morning, suddenly a subordinate ran back out of breath from outside the Sect Leader’s Mansion.

"Speak clearly, who has returned?"

Pure Yang Daoist was momentarily stunned, evidently not yet reacting.

"Chen Tianlong, you’ve finally returned."

Lin Wushuang had been watching the door, and upon seeing Chen Tianlong’s figure, she quickly ran toward him. Behind Chen Tianlong, two people slowly walked forward.

It turned out to be Xu Fei and Hao Kan; Hao Kan was evidently injured and not fully recovered, supported by Xu Fei.

Upon hearing this, the crowd looked forward and saw Chen Tianlong and the two others gradually entering the Sect Leader’s Mansion, their spirits lifted.

"That’s wonderful, they’ve finally returned."

Some people began to shout excitedly, believing the reward distribution would soon begin.

Before long, Chen Tianlong and Lin Wushuang rejoined the group holding hands, and Pure Yang Daoist saw that all three were safe and sound, choosing to say nothing further.

"Sect Leader, the prizes are ready." A servant walked over to report.

"Good, place the elixirs here and then withdraw."

Pure Yang Daoist pointed to a nearby table.

Before long, three large boxes of different colors, red, green, and blue, appeared dazzlingly. Even if they weren’t dazzling, they’d have to be, because they contained the long-anticipated elixirs—such sacred items!

"Okay, everyone sees it; the red, green, and blue boxes beside me contain the Super Qi Gathering Pill, Super Great Rejuvenation Pill, and Super Foundation Establishment Pill respectively. I believe everyone knows their uses."

Speaking, Pure Yang Daoist turned his face toward the crowd and continued, "In a moment, Vice Sect Leader Du, my daughter Pure Yang Feifei, and Master Xu will award the prizes, each elixir one per person."

Upon finishing, Pure Yang Daoist nodded to the three beside him, and after they returned the nods, they walked to the table where the elixirs were, each picking up a box before turning toward the crowd.

The crowd widened their eyes, their breathing becoming increasingly rapid—the elixirs were soon to be in their hands, a mix of anticipation and curiosity, imagining how powerful they’d become after consuming them.

This time, Celestial Pill Sect indeed went all out; many smoothly passed this trial, numbering two or thirty, which was rare in previous years.

Nonetheless, having helped complete a task, earning corresponding prizes was only natural, and Celestial Pill Sect could certainly manage it.

Du Min, Fatty Xu, Pure Yang Feifei handed them out in order; everyone respectfully stretched out their palms to receive the elixirs, with some trembling with excitement.

Pure Yang Feifei looked at these people, feeling a bit amused, but being in public, had to maintain a solemn demeanor, therefore didn’t show it.

Not long after, Du Min reached Chen Tianlong’s turn. Seeing him smiling, ready to distribute elixirs, but upon looking up and seeing Chen Tianlong, his face instantly changed, then sifted through the box for quite a while before finally handing Chen Tianlong a somewhat less pure-colored elixir.

"Can I exchange it? This one doesn’t look very nice!" Chen Tianlong felt displeased seeing Du Min’s actions.

"Oh? I’m giving you elixir, and you’re still being picky, aren’t you?" Du Min glared at Chen Tianlong, remembering the trial matter, his mind filled with rage, snapping: "Do you want it or not? If not, I’ll take it back."

"I say, what’s wrong with your brain, huh? I’m simply asking to trade for another one; you have many inside, just swap one and save the unnecessary words." Chen Tianlong wasn’t one to be bullied either, and Du Min’s displeasure mirrored his own.

"You...."

Du Min was so furious he could hardly stand it, and was about to say something when a heavy voice came from behind.

"Vice Sect Leader Du, what’s going on, what’s wrong with Brother Chen Tianlong?" Pure Yang Daoist, hearing the ruckus, hurried over to inquire.

"Hehe, Sect Leader, it’s nothing, I’m just catching up with Du Min; he has plenty of elixirs, Sect Leader, can I choose one?" Chen Tianlong’s eyes brightened noticing Pure Yang Daoist had arrived, quickly asking.

"Haha, of course you can. This Brother Chen Tianlong I heard you’ve accomplished a great feat; luring out the Divine Dragon and contending with it. I’m truly impressed," declared Pure Yang Daoist, full of admiration. Even he wouldn’t confidently have contended with the Divine Dragon for so long.

"Come, come, come, let me choose one for you, furthermore, I’ll gift you an additional one, it’s a reward from me personally, the Sect Leader," saying, he picked two bright pure-colored elixirs from Du Min’s box and handed them to Chen Tianlong.

At this moment, Du Min was very nearly exploding with anger, yet with the Sect Leader himself stepping in, he could only smile bitterly, saying nothing further.

"Then I won’t be polite, thank you, Sect Leader."

Watching Du Min’s bitter expression, Chen Tianlong’s happiness was immeasurable; he deliberately shook the elixirs a few times before pocketing them.

Next up was Fatty Xu distributing elixirs. "Here! Brother Chen Tianlong, well done, I’ve got a good eye for you!"

Fatty Xu evidently favored Chen Tianlong, even taking the effort to select a notably colored elixir for him.

"Haha, good on you, Fatty."

Chen Tianlong always addressed Xu Wei this way, feeling especially close, while Xu Wei was accustomed to it, finding it rather comforting.

Xu Wei also knew Chen Tianlong wasn’t an ordinary cultivator, expecting he would surely rise to peak prominence with time; treating him well now was indeed a wise choice.

In the cultivation world, the powerful reign supreme; should Chen Tianlong become the number one under heaven, with such kindness, wouldn’t there be someone looking out for him in times of trouble?