In order to avoid any accidents, everyone returned to the flying artifact and planned to leave the area as soon as possible. The person controlling the artifact became more focused and vigilant about the situation outside.
The others looked at Gu Yao with eager eyes. Although Gu Yao's combat power couldn't rank first, his recent battle was so effortless because of the poisons he concocted. With him around, he could easily handle multiple opponents!
Who would dare to say that alchemists were weak in combat? Let them taste the poisons concocted by Gu Yao.
Fortunately, Gu Yao had a good temper most of the time. Otherwise, with the skills he just revealed, no one would dare to approach him easily.
Lu Qiusheng managed to take a small bottle of poison from Gu Yao, which was just used outside. He also prepared an antidote. Although it wasn't as thrilling as fighting and killing, it was the best weapon for sneaky actions. Just thinking about the fate of those guys earlier made Lu Qiusheng smirk, causing goosebumps for others.
Jiang Yan laughed and said, "Gu Yao, those toxic sacs that the cultivators sent to you were used to create this, right?" He didn't expect Gu Yao to have such a hobby. Perhaps it was because he took an unconventional approach that he was able to win by surprise every time.
Gu Yao nodded, "Yes, there are many toxic substances in sea beasts, so I collected some."
Some people who were injured or poisoned came to him for help. When he detoxified them, he didn't charge any consultation fees but asked them to gather any peculiar toxins they had. Some were discovered and cleaned out, and gradually, he stored a lot of these things in his storage bag.
Of course, there were more than just these. Some of the exotic flowers and plants in Lu Qiusheng's little secret realm had special toxic properties. There were also many toxic creatures and plants in the Quqiu Mountain Range, as well as things collected from the secluded valley. Therefore, he had enough materials to develop many types of toxins. He was very interested in developing them one by one, and this time, it proved to be very effective. Gu Yao was very satisfied.
Everyone was filled with admiration.
The news of the attack on the way to the Tianfu Academy quickly spread. The battle's aura alarmed nearby cultivators, and after the turmoil subsided, someone rushed over and found many traces left at the scene, proving that the flying artifact belonged to the Tianfu Academy. Regardless of who carried out the attack, as long as Gu Yao was on board, this news could not go unnoticed. The cultivators who had received Gu Yao's favor were instantly furious.
The Tianfu Academy also received the news. Elder Yi personally brought people out and ran into Gu Yao's group on the way. They joined forces and continued back to the academy. When they found out that no one in their group was injured, Elder Yi and the others finally breathed a sigh of relief. They knew that the students on the flying artifact had made great contributions and brought great reputation to the academy.
Among them, Gu Yao's credit was the greatest. Not to mention the Clear Dust Pill, just the half-completed profit from the Duobao Pavilion's Clear Dust Pill was a substantial income for the Tianfu Academy. When the news reached the academy, many students regarded Gu Yao as a divine figure because each of them would benefit from it. Even the high-level members of the academy were very grateful for what Gu Yao had done.
So when they heard that they were attacked on the way, the high-level members didn't hesitate to fight for the opportunity to come out and greet them.
When the flying artifact arrived at the Tianfu Academy, there were colorful ribbons and floating flowers everywhere, making the whole academy look like a festive event. Some ribbons had big words written on them.
"Welcome Gu Yao back to the academy!"
"Congratulations to Gu Yao for developing the Clear Dust Pill and bringing fame to our academy!"
"Welcome back the students who went to the battlefield!" "Senior Chi is mighty!"
"Senior Lu is domineering!"
The names of every student on the flying artifact were mentioned. It seemed that each small group had organized their own celebration. Gu Yao lay on the artifact and couldn't help but burst into laughter. Of course, the most mention was given to Gu Yao. Accompanied by thunderous cheers, he couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by the enthusiasm.
When the shield opened, the deafening cheers swept over them wave after wave, startling the kitten perched on Gu Yao's shoulder. The cat barely managed to hold onto Gu Yao's clothes and still had lingering fear in its eyes. Human cultivators... were really terrifying.
Fortunately, although there was enthusiasm, there was still order. Jiang Yan directly instructed someone to fly the artifacts above Area A. The people below were clever and opened the shields. Gu Yao and his team flew directly from above and into their yard. However, the scene outside remained the same for two whole days before being lifted.
Next, there was a rush at Gu Chi's shop and Star Moon Chamber of Commerce. Everyone wanted to be the first to buy Qingchen Pill. Gu Yao was a member of Tianfu Academy, and as a member of Tianfu Academy, not having Qingchen Pill was not in line with the identity of the academy.
As for the attack that happened along the way, the students in the academy showed their skills. Many of them came from influential families, such as the former Shi Family Chamber of Commerce. Although they may not be able to withstand a single blow against powerful forces like Duobaoge, when combined, they could form a strong force. Therefore, after receiving the message from the students, these small forces took action one after another to investigate the mysterious force hidden behind the mainland. This action could be said to have caused chaos on the mainland and indeed caused considerable trouble for the other side, forcing them to cancel their scheduled actions and go into temporary hiding.
The most miraculous thing is that this seemingly chaotic action actually exposed a hidden organization that was lurking beneath the Tianlin Continent. An organization called "The Annihilators" resurfaced, revealing numerous heinous crimes that shocked the entire continent.
This organization, known as "The Annihilators," seems to have committed many massacres in various places. Although the case of the Shi Family massacre did not reveal this organization, when this organization revealed itself, it was hard not to attribute this case to The Annihilators.
Even powerful forces like Beixing Sect couldn't sit still. The ultimate goal of this organization, The Annihilators, seems to lean towards annihilating the path of cultivation in Tianlin Continent. Although it sounds incredibly horrifying and some say it is sensationalized, what if it is true?
For example, the incident of the attack during this journey to Tianfu College makes people think deeply. Did they target Guyao because the significance of the Qingchen Pill he researched is so significant? Who knows if he will research other pills that can change the situation in the future? The best way to prevent the appearance of pills like Qingchen Pill is to eliminate Guyao.
There is no denying that people think deeply about this.
Regardless of whether it's true or not, this organization called "Exterminators" cannot be tolerated any longer. Their methods are so cruel, and they easily wipe out entire families and cut off their legacies. Such an organization should not exist in the world; how are they any different from demons?
Even Guyao feels a chill when he hears this name. According to him, just hearing this name makes people think of organizations that are against the government and humanity. It's definitely a kind of cult.
"How could such an organization exist? It's like going crazy." Tian Fei said incredulously.
"Who knows, maybe their name has nothing to do with their purpose. The name is just a code." Xiao Pangzi casually said.
"That's not impossible." Guyao rubbed his chin.
Considering the situation is unclear and they were attacked on their way back, many people specifically advised Guyao not to leave the scope of Tianfu College easily recently. Guyao obediently agreed. Originally, this trip to Tianhai Gate required him to settle down and digest the materials he collected. After the official launch of Qingchen Pill, he discovered some shortcomings. Perhaps he could use this opportunity to advance in alchemy.
So he obediently stayed in the courtyard to cultivate his body, refine pills, and reread the alchemy books he had read before. It seemed that the outside world's hustle and bustle had nothing to do with him. This made the leaders of the college, who had been paying close attention to him after the long delay, very satisfied. It's no wonder that someone so young has achieved such success. Just based on his character, it's clear that he's someone who does big things.
It may seem simple, but how many people can actually do it? Even some cultivators who have reached the Golden Core stage may not be able to free themselves from fame and reputation.
After Gu Yao adjusted his state, he began to refine the second transformation potion. This time, he obtained two high-quality wood and fire elemental pills outside, and the other materials were also collected, some of which came from sea beasts. Because of this new discovery, he made some adjustments to the original alchemy formula, so the effect of the transformation potion he made would be more perfect.
Chi Changye originally planned to go in and out of the sword peak, but because of Gu Yao's actions, he stayed in the courtyard to protect him. Tian Feirong and Xiao Pangzi also knew what Gu Yao was doing, and they were nervous but also filled with anticipation. They believed that Gu Yao would definitely succeed, and after his success, it would be their turn. Just thinking about it made them excited.
Xu Chen also felt the same way. He watched Gu Yao's actions in refining the potion become more and more smooth, filled with a mysterious rhythm, and couldn't help but be drawn in.
The essence of the wood and fire elements merged perfectly together. Gu Yao borrowed from the combination of his own spirit roots, so there was no need to specially look for dual-element pills. After the potion was completed, Gu Yao informed Chi Changye and the others and then entered the training room to cultivate in seclusion.
Chi Changye and Tian Feirong stayed outside the training room, and there was a young cat crouching at the door. It seemed puzzled about what its owner was doing, refining a strange potion that even the inherited memories hadn't seen before.
After five full days, the door of the training room finally opened, and a refreshed Gu Yao walked out without a trace of dirt. The Dust-Cleansing Technique had solved all the problems perfectly.
When Chi Changye and Tian Feirong, who had been looking forward to it, finally saw Gu Yao come out, they suddenly became motionless.
Gu Yao understood their feelings and took the initiative to extend his hand, saying, "Where's the testing device? Let me test it out." After completely absorbing the potion, he tried to run his technique to absorb spiritual energy. Compared to before taking the potion, the speed and amount of absorption had clearly increased.
"Oh, uh, here it is!" Tian Feirong, as if just awakening from a dream, quickly took out the testing device, but before he could hand it over, Chi Changye intercepted it midway.
Gu Yao reached out his hand, and four beams of light lit up.