After the sect disciple returned, they resumed their regular practice routines. Wun Nier, a disciple of Wo Li Yi, began practicing the five elemental palm technique on the opposite side of the open area. Li Tian and the other elders were concerned about the sect's loss in the competition, but after some thought, they initiated a new discussion on the next steps to take.
The pill disciples had accumulated grade nine pills, so Min Mung proposed training them for the next level. Ling Ji Tian similarly expressed the need for casting disciples to create low-level weapons individually, allowing them to progress in their training. Tang Suao and Yuan Quan recommended focusing on mastering a few techniques with diversity. Lee Yuri suggested recruiting new disciples to enhance the training program.
With the soul refinement level disciples reaching their peak, there was a need for a breakthrough pill recipe to help them advance from the initial apprentice level to higher training. This breakthrough would also reveal the disciples' inner body characteristics, which could be used to their advantage same as Wun Nier's specialized training.
After the discussion, Li Tian decided to explore the mall in order to find new materials for development purposes. During his visit, he came across a pill recipe known as the "Initial Breakthrough Pill," which claims to enhance the body to the level of an apprentice. Intrigued, he purchased it. Additionally, he stumbled upon a consistency checker that is said to accurately assess the special consistency of disciples beyond the apprentice level. Recognizing its potential value, he acquired it as well. Li Tian also acquired a high-level weapon casting method and a formation of advanced level to ensure the security of the sect. Previously, Li Tian had been teaching formation to his disciples based on his own knowledge. However, with the arrival of Li Euan as the formation king, Li Tian requested him to take charge of the formation hall. As a gesture of support, Li Tian provided Li Euan with the books on formation that he had purchased. Furthermore, Hu Nao approached Li Tian and expressed her desire to train new disciples in her probe hall.
With the pill recipe and the necessary herb, Min Mung delved into the art of pill making, resulting in the sect gaining new levels of disciples. On the other hand, Lee Yuri initiated a fresh disciple selection process in neighboring towns and across both countries, thereby significantly augmenting the sect's overall count.