The refining process commenced as all thirty disciples, hailing from diverse backgrounds, began their work. Each of them had acquired a unique assortment of ingredients, meticulously chosen during the second round of the competition. The table was adorned with an array of herbs renowned for their exceptional properties. The participants, a varied group of alchemists, fully comprehended the importance of the undertaking before them.
The primary goal they had was to create the most potent pill imaginable, a pill that had the potential to harness the full power of the gathered herbs.
Within a matter of minutes, the disciples began the process of pill-making, causing the entire area to be engulfed in the aroma of herbs and the intense heat of the fire. This initial stage of refining the pill required the disciples to carefully melt the herbs while maintaining the optimal level of heat. Having been taught by experienced pill makers, all eleven disciples were well-versed in this process, which allowed them to proceed with a certain level of ease. Similarly, other seasoned pill makers had also imparted this knowledge to their own disciples.
During the second phase of pill production, it becomes necessary to blend the liquefied herb with their individual spiritual energy. This intricate task proves to be quite challenging for several disciples initially. However, as time progresses, a few of them manage to overcome the difficulties and successfully complete the refining process within a specific timeframe. Consequently, each and every one of them achieves the refinement of a fundamental pill and attains the status of a pill refiner.
Upon obtaining the pill refiner certification, they embarked on their journey back to their respective locations, accompanied by a fellow member of the GMS sect.
Meanwhile, the sect was actively collecting information, particularly when disciples were assigned tasks. One disciple shared news about an upcoming casting certification event scheduled to take place in a country at the sixth level in a month's time.
As soon as the pill competition concluded, Li Tian's ears were greeted by a prompt. It signified the successful completion of a hidden task, achieving an impressive one hundred and ten percent completion rate. Additionally, Li Tian was rewarded with a fundamental healing dan formula capable of restoring any martial artist's state up to the warrior level. Moreover, this accomplishment elevated Li Tian's realm to the first level of apprenticeship.