In the mortal world, metals were considered scarce treasures with high value, especially materials that could store spiritual energy.
The precious metals were needed to create a high-level artifact and magic weapon. Aside from the scarcity of materials, there weren't many high-level craft masters and blacksmiths who could refine and craft those precious metals.
Alchemist was also as valuable as those craft masters and blacksmiths because everyone's demand for medicine, elixir, and potions was extremely high.
That was why the S Rank alchemist of Sacred Sakura made many people immediately switch sides to uphold justice for the nine-tailed fox sisters.
However, what they found at this time was truly surprising. The twenty-one Sacred Sakura Holy Land disciples were armed with full-body magic armor and many artifacts!
The sapphire vanguard, obsidian mid, and ruby rear. That top-tier equipment was just given to the young seedlings below 6th Rank...
