Elder Wang’s eyes suddenly widened, his eyeballs fixed as if frozen, showing an out-of-control expression in front of Chen Fan for the first time, because what the latter said was truly shocking.
He could not believe it. Even when he broke through the Celestial Human Realm back then, he was only in the Third Realm of True Essence, condensing a First-grade Martial Arts True Pill.
Such performance, in his era, was not considered top-tier, but also not weak; it was considered first-class.
But now, a thousand years later, when the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi is still not thick, reaching the Third Realm of True Essence and condensing a First-grade Martial Arts True Pill is rare.
Yet Chen Fan claimed that he was a martial artist of the Fourth Realm of True Essence?
Chen Fan’s eyes met Elder Wang’s, without the slightest hint of guilt.
Because, in a sense, he was not lying.
Firstly, he was indeed not a Celestial Human Realm martial artist. Secondly, although he had only broken through once and was a martial artist in the Second Realm of True Essence, the quantity of True Essence in his body surely exceeded that of martial artists in the same realm, with a 95% probability of condensing a First-grade Martial Arts True Pill. Calling him a martial artist of the Fourth Realm of True Essence would not be an exaggeration.
"Elder Wang finds it incredible, which is understandable."
The next second, he asked, "Elder Wang should know that besides being a martial artist, I have another identity, right?"
Elder Wang’s pupils widened further upon hearing this, and he exclaimed, "An alchemist?"
"Correct."
Chen Fan smiled slightly, saying, "During my cultivation, the elixirs I consumed, whether Qi Blood Pills or True Qi Pills, were all made by myself.
During the day, I went out to hunt Fierce Beasts to exchange for herbs, and at night, I refined pills in the alchemy room, absorbing the refined True Qi Pills and converting them into True Qi in my body.
During this process, I repeatedly improved the pill formula, increasing the number of top-grade True Qi Pills and occasionally creating higher quality Heaven-grade True Qi Pills."
"Heaven-grade True Qi Pills!"
Elder Wang’s breath became rapid.
Even in his era, Heaven-grade True Qi Pills were extremely precious. Not to mention ordinary people, even some noble families couldn’t afford them.
The refining method was top-secret.
Yet this young man actually figured it out himself during refining?
If what he said is true, his alchemy talent would be extraordinarily amazing.
"Yes, Heaven-grade True Qi Pills."
Chen Fan nodded, "It is because I consumed a large amount of True Qi Pills that my realm reached the Fourth Realm of True Essence."
Elder Wang slowly exhaled, saying, "If that is the case, then it can be explained."
After all, for an alchemist, the last thing he lacks is elixirs.
If this person also had decent martial arts talent, his progress would be much faster than normal, even far surpassing geniuses.
"Unexpectedly, this trip to Anshan City has yielded such a great harvest."
He thought silently.
Not to mention anything else, just this monstrous level of alchemy talent must be protected at all costs.
Besides, the Fourth Realm of True Essence...
If someday he breaks through to the Celestial Human Realm, the Martial Arts True Pill he condenses might not be first-grade, but celestial grade.
Celestial grade, even a thousand years ago, would have been unrivaled.
"It seems Elder Wang is quite satisfied with my explanation." Chen Fan saw this and internally breathed a sigh of relief.
He was not a Celestial Human Realm martial artist. If he admitted it, and if flaws were seen, it would be hard to explain.
And if he told the truth, that he cultivated a large amount of Inner Power Heart Method, it would be even harder to explain.
For example, the Longevity Technique involves the Qin family.
It’s not that he doesn’t trust Elder Wang, but the fewer people who know about these matters, the better.
"Seems I underestimated you before."
With his doubts resolved, Elder Wang showed a kindly smile, saying, "Moreover, I didn’t expect that besides your identity with the Martial Arts Association, you have another identity."
After speaking, he blinked, evidently referring to Chen Fan’s position as the president of the Awakened Association.
Chen Fan smiled and replied, "Elder Wang, that was necessary, after all, it’s more convenient to get things done with that identity."
"That’s true."
Elder Wang nodded.
Undeniably, in general cities, the influence of the Awakeners is indeed greater than that of martial artists.
Using the identity of the president of the Awakened Association solves many problems.
"Chen Fan, your performance this time is truly commendable. Even if it were me, I might not be able to do as well as you did. However,"
Switching his tone, Elder Wang sighed lightly and said, "it’s still not optimistic. This beast tide outbreak is extraordinary. Although you successfully repelled the first wave, the second wave will likely arrive soon. Those Fierce Beasts commanding from the background are intelligent. Next time, they might not attack during the day but at night.
Moreover, there were no flying Fierce Beasts in this beast tide attack, nor did any appear inside the city. If in the next wave, these Fierce Beasts show up, the battle to defend the city will be even tougher."
"Elder Wang is right."
Chen Fan nodded repeatedly, and he began to worry internally.
Because he handled relations with two batches of Fierce Beasts in advance, this wave of the beast tide had no flying or burrowing Fierce Beasts.
But that doesn’t mean there won’t be any in the second wave.
And logically, after suffering a loss, the Fierce Beasts would only send more next time, possibly including flying and burrowing Fierce Beasts. It could even potentially bring more than the first wave was supposed to!