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"Joining the Three Lists brings numerous benefits, among which the most enticing is the monthly welfare distribution. Ordinary students receive some elixirs, Azure Jade, and Honor Points each month based on their rank.
For those prominent figures on the Three Lists, their monthly welfare is doubled compared to the original amount. For example, Senior Sean Sterling holds positions on both the Holy Star List and the Spirit Severance List, so his monthly welfare is distributed at twice the original amount. This represents a significant resource; if these resources are utilized wisely, the gap between them and ordinary students will only widen.
As they walked along, Doron's voice expressed admiration. Bu Yi Lu listened while surveying the surroundings.
In the Primordial Hall's Alchemical Department, countless rolling hills stood tall, all appearing in shades of purplish-red. Occasionally, some thorn-like vegetation grew, bringing a hint of vitality to the area. There were no signs of birds or beasts; the endless purplish-red landscape made even the daylight seem tinted red, creating a sense of oppression.
Following Doron, their pace was not fast. During their conversation, they encountered a few other students along the way. Most greeted Doron warmly and seemed quite familiar with him. Upon seeing Bu Yi Lu, they nodded kindly, unlike the cold demeanor of other students he had previously met.
In contemplation, Bu Yue felt puzzled and voiced his question, prompting Doron to shake his head and laugh.
"Can you feel the difference in this Primordial Hall? The pervasive heat feels like being in a volcanic region; this high temperature even has a body tempering effect," Doron replied with a smile.
Bu was momentarily taken aback, unable to connect this with his question, and nodded blankly.
Doron raised his hand and opened his palm, revealing it covered in sweat. Through the moisture, one could see a faint red hue on his palm's skin, as if it had been painted with color.
"The Primordial Hall is equipped with a grand formation that covers its entire area. Even these hills and buildings we see are part of this formation, arranged according to its layout. This formation is called the Burning Flame Body Refinement Array. Within its range, one constantly endures high temperatures generated by flames for body refinement, continuously enhancing physical strength.
However, over time, internal flame poison can develop. This flame poison is extremely difficult to expel; for instance, this mark on my palm shows that some flame poison has not been completely eliminated from my body.
To address this issue, our Holy Light Academy's Grand Elder established another formation called the Ice Purification Formation. Its effect is to alleviate the growth of flame poison; however, due to certain conditions, it only covers buildings and does not affect external areas.
With this explanation, you should understand now: it's not that others are deliberately cold; under the threat of flame poison, they are unwilling to waste time on strangers."
Doron explained clearly while bringing his palm closer for Bu to examine the red mark closely.
"Is this flame poison really that serious? What happens if it's not expelled in time?" Bu instinctively looked at his own palm but found no signs of flame poison.
Seeing Bu's reaction, Doron chuckled before nodding seriously: "Flame poison is very difficult to expel. The Ice Purification Formation can only alleviate it but cannot eradicate it completely. Only by consuming spirit pills can one quickly expel flame poison from the body; however, spirit pills are extremely expensive—ten Honor Points are needed to exchange for one—and few students can afford to consume large quantities regularly."
"How long do you have to stay in this Burning Flame Body Refinement Array before the Flame Poison appears in your body?" Bu checked himself for any discomfort but found none, so he asked.
Doron glanced at Bu, thinking he was intimidated by his serious demeanor, and explained with a smile, "You don't need to worry. The Flame Poison doesn't develop in such a short time. The traces of Flame Poison on my palm are only mild; this appeared after I stayed in the Primordial Hall for a week. Such mild Flame Poison doesn't pose much harm to the Human Body.
Only those who have resided in the Primordial Hall for over a month and lingered in this Flame Refining Body Formation will experience deeper poisoning. These individuals will show red spots on their faces, and some may even develop blisters on their skin, which are signs of Flame Poison invading the body. If the Flame Poison is not expelled in time, it can burn the internal organs and lead to death."
"Is it that serious?" Bu was startled.
"Of course," Doron nodded affirmatively and continued, "In fact, it's not just us in the Primordial Hall; similar formations are set up in the other three halls as well. For example, the Cloud Lock Formation in Black Death Hall can help refine one's internal energy, but staying too long can lead to mental demons, which is very detrimental during breakthroughs.
The Azure Water Serenity Formation in Galan Hall can refine a person's Mental Power, but it also has its drawbacks. Prolonged refinement can cause one's Mental Power to lose vitality and spirit. You could actually ask Senior Sean Sterling about this; he is a student of Canaan Palace and knows this best.
Oh, and there's also the Beacon Fire Array in Greed Wolf Hall, which is quite similar to our Burning Flame Body Refinement Array. However, this formation focuses on refining the heart rather than the body, and its effectiveness is lacking compared to our Burning Flame Body Refinement Array. According to Greed Wolf Hall, one senior became mentally unstable from overdoing it with heart refinement and ended up unable to distinguish who he was."
As Doron continued to share information, Bu gradually gained clarity about matters within the academy. They had walked quite a distance and were nearing the middle section of the Alchemical Division. The hills here began to grow larger, some reaching heights close to a hundred feet, with buildings atop them appearing grand and majestic, resembling a city among the clouds.
"We've arrived; Van Lao's residence is on this mountain. You can go on your own; I have some matters to attend to and won't accompany you. Please send my regards to Van Lao," Doron said with a wink as they stood at the foot of a large hill.
Bu felt somewhat puzzled but nodded without further questioning. Then he suddenly remembered something and quickly asked, "By the way, Brother Doron, do you know about the content of the Outer Gate assessment?"
Doron paused before turning away, looking at Bu as he nodded. "The Outer Gate assessment has always been overseen by the Outer Sect Elder of the academy. The content is simply to place an Intermediate Alchemical Puppet; as long as you can withstand its attacks for ten minutes, you'll pass."
"Oh, I see... An Intermediate Alchemical Puppet? That difficulty..." Bu initially didn't grasp it but suddenly realized with shock that even if they couldn't use any combat techniques against an Intermediate Alchemical Puppet—being an emotionless war machine—their ability to withstand its attacks for ten minutes would indeed be challenging for those whose strength hadn't reached Intermediate level like Kalandor.
Seeing Bu's expression, Doron understood his thoughts and chuckled lightly. "Actually, this assessment isn't too difficult. Many people have managed to last those ten minutes in past Outer Gate assessments. Some even prepared thoroughly enough to completely defeat the Alchemical Puppet. After all, this academy isn't just a playground; there must be some standards."
"Okay, I understand now. Thank you, Brother Doron," Bu replied with a smile and nodded, already formulating some strategies in his mind.
After Doron turned to leave, Bu glanced at his retreating figure before turning back and following the winding path up the hill.
The mountain road was constructed quite neatly, winding upwards with a gentle slope. Strolling up at a leisurely pace, it took no time at all to reach the top. The view from the summit was breathtaking; looking around, one could see buildings on distant peaks. These structures seemed to connect seamlessly due to the rolling hills, creating a landscape that presented a color distinct from the purples of the mountains, resembling a unique painting.
"Get in here, you brat!" Just as Bu was lost in the rare beauty of the scenery, he heard the familiar lewd voice of Van Lao nearby. He couldn't help but roll his eyes, feeling that the old man's presence was nothing but an eyesore, completely ruining the atmosphere.
Van Lao's residence resembled a traditional courtyard layout. As Bu stepped inside, the spacious carved wooden gate opened with a creak, and even the protective formation surrounding the courtyard automatically faded away.
Upon entering the courtyard, Bu's eyes brightened. He discovered that this large area was surprisingly filled with numerous plants. This sight amazed Bu Wei, who had not seen any greenery since entering the Primordial Hall. Upon closer inspection, he noticed that these plants were arranged very cleverly, with evenly divided sections resembling plots of medicinal fields. A unique fragrance wafted through the air, reminiscent of Medicine Fragrance and floral scents.
"What are you staring at? Don't even think about getting your hands on my treasures! Get in here quickly; I've almost finished brewing this potion—just waiting for you to test it."
"Test a potion?" Bu's eyes widened as he glanced again at the evenly distributed plants. In an instant, layers of shimmering purple light appeared, enveloping these plants tightly as if guarding against thieves.
"Hey, old man, is this really necessary?" Bu muttered in dissatisfaction as he followed the sound into a side room.
"Wait a minute, this Old Guy wants me to test a potion? Test what potion?" As Bu stepped into the room with one foot while raising the other, he suddenly realized something was off. Before he could take further action, a gust of wind surged in with overwhelming force, lifting him off his feet and pulling him into the room along with Van Lao's impatient complaints.
"What are you dawdling for? As a qualified alchemy apprentice, you need to be more self-aware."
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