Now, with this pill formula, it’s possible to create Celestial Grade pills.
The only concern is...
Shi Tao frowned slightly.
Chen Fan’s strength indeed exceeded his expectations. If one day he comes to the headquarters looking to settle accounts with Ling Yu, would he still be able to stop him?
"I should still be able to stop him."
He thought to himself.
True Essence Realm Fourth Realm, although his True Essence is extremely profound, it is ultimately still the True Essence Realm, not the Celestial Human Realm, he can’t command the Power of Heaven and Earth.
To take a step back, even if Chen Fan broke through to the Celestial Human Realm one day, I won’t be standing still. It doesn’t mean I won’t be a match.
"Xiaoyu needs to work harder. I can protect him for a while, but not for a lifetime."
Thinking of this, Shi Tao felt a bit helpless.
If only Xiaoyu hadn’t been so foolish and made such a mistake. However, he did do it with good intentions for himself.
"Elder Wang, actually it’s not that troublesome. You can just take a photo of the pill formula and send it over."
"That’s right, I almost forgot."
Elder Wang chuckled.
After exchanging a few more words, they ended the call.
Shi Tao put away his phone, feeling a mix of emotions.
But soon, a smile appeared on his face as he strode towards the headquarters.
Not long after he returned, Chang Fei, Shen Si, and others arrived.
Shi Tao nodded to them but didn’t see Ling Yu.
"He’s probably still in secluded cultivation."
He thought to himself, feeling somewhat comforted, then he spoke, "You came at the right time. There are a few things I need to discuss with you. By the way, Chang Fei."
"I’m listening, President."
Chang Fei nodded quickly.
"Go find Elder Tang and the others as well. I have something good to give them."
"Understood."
Without thinking, Chang Fei quickly left.
Soon, Elder Tang and the others entered the meeting room with Chang Fei leading the way.
"Shi Tao, you called us over in such a hurry; what good thing do you want to give us?" Elder Tang muttered as he sat down, "If it’s nothing special, don’t blame me for not saying anything beforehand."
"Old Tang!"
Elder Qin gave him a look.
Though they were all quite old, the person before them was the President; they had to give him some respect.
"Hehehe."
Shi Tao didn’t mind, and asked, "Elder Tang, regarding the pill formula that Chang Fei gave you last time, how far along are you in your research?"
The few elders exchanged glances, somewhat surprised.
"About seventy to eighty percent complete."
Elder Tang said, "Now, when refining a batch of True Qi Pills, at least three Top-grade True Qi Pills can be produced, sometimes four or five if fortunate."
"Brother Qin is the most skilled. He can consistently produce around four Top-grade True Qi Pills per batch, sometimes even five."
"Yes, yes."
Everyone looked at Elder Qin with admiration.
"I have just received a new pill formula. Let’s set the previous one aside for now, and start researching this new one."
"A new pill formula?"
"Is it for True Qi Pills too?"
"President, where did this pill formula come from?"
The elders looked at each other.
"Yes, this pill formula was also given by Chen Fan."
Shi Tao smiled, "It is a formula that can refine Heaven-grade True Qi Pills."
Immediately, the room fell silent.
Not only Elder Qin and the others, but even Chang Fei and Shen Si felt like they were suffocating.
"H-Heaven-grade True Qi Pills?"
Elder Tang’s eyes widened, "Shi Tao, are you joking? The pill formula you’re giving us now can refine Heaven-grade True Qi Pills?"
"If it’s true, wouldn’t that mean Chen Fan has already refined Heaven-grade True Qi Pills?"
"This... impossible, right?"
The elders were in disbelief.
They admitted there was a significant gap between them and Chen Fan.
However, they thought this gap would close significantly with their continuous alchemy practice. Mastering the previous formula was only a matter of time, and they could eventually perfect it.
But now, Shi Tao’s words made them feel like while they were figuring out how to refine Top-grade True Qi Pills, Chen Fan had already succeeded with Heaven-grade pills.
This was hard to accept.
"It’s true."
Shi Tao took a deep breath and said, "This leads to the second thing I need to discuss with you."
"The second thing?"
Everyone looked at each other.
"You all know what realm Chen Fan is in, right?"
"Isn’t he in the True Essence Realm?" Chang Fei asked instinctively.
"Could it be Chen Fan has already reached the Celestial Human Realm?" Shen Si’s eyes widened.
"Celestial Human Realm?"
"Chen Fan is a Celestial Human Realm martial artist?"
Elder Tang and the others also asked in astonishment.
"No, but almost." Shi Tao nodded. Without waiting for more questions, he explained, "He isn’t a Celestial Human Realm martial artist, but he could have entered it a long time ago. However, he chose to stay in the True Essence Realm to further enhance his True Essence."
"President, do you mean Chen Fan is now in the True Essence Realm Second Realm?" Chang Fei asked in surprise.
The breakthrough rate from the First Realm of True Essence to the Celestial Human Realm is very low, usually ending in failure.
Once reaching the Second Realm of True Essence, the chances of entering the Celestial Human Realm increase significantly, and there is a fair probability of forming Second-grade Martial Arts True Pills.
At the Third Realm of True Essence, there is a considerable chance of forming First-grade Martial Arts True Pills.
The President implied that Chen Fan, able to enter the Celestial Human Realm yet didn’t, must be in the Second Realm of True Essence.
Shi Tao shook his head, "Not in the Second Realm of True Essence, but in the Fourth Realm of True Essence."
"Fourth Realm of True Essence?"
"Fourth Realm of True Essence!"
"Fourth Realm!"
Everyone was utterly shocked, even suspecting whether Shi Tao had misspoken.
"You didn’t hear wrong, and I didn’t misspeak." Shi Tao shook his head, "If he wanted to break through to the Celestial Human Realm, he could have done so in the Third Realm. But he aims to condense a Heaven-grade Martial Arts True Pill, so he entered the Fourth Realm of True Essence. This pill formula played a critical role. Without a vast amount of Top-grade True Qi Pills or Heaven-grade True Qi Pills, Chen Fan’s cultivation wouldn’t have advanced so swiftly, right?"
Everyone’s breathing quickened.
Indeed, if this pill formula couldn’t refine Heaven-grade True Qi Pills, Chen Fan wouldn’t have delayed his breakthrough. Since this process is irreversible, only by filling the Sea of Qi can one break through to the Celestial Human Realm.
"No wonder Brother Chen had no difficulty killing Song Gang. His strength is indeed formidable," Shen Si thought, with a newfound understanding.
"In that case, the Jiangnan Sub-district Martial Arts Association would have three Celestial Realm martial artists, including Elder Wang, right?"
Chang Fei said excitedly.
Of course, Chen Fan wasn’t yet in the Celestial Human Realm, but with his abilities, it was only a matter of time.
Moreover, he even provided an improved pill formula.
Chang Fei felt immense gratitude, mixed with some worry.
Based on his understanding of Chen Fan, he wasn’t one to freely give away such valuable formulas. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say there wasn’t a second of its kind in the entire Yan Country.
The President likely paid a high price for this pill formula, didn’t he?
But the value of it was worth any cost! In the end, the entire association, and perhaps the entire Human Race, would benefit.
"Shi... Shi Tao."
Elder Tang stood up from his chair, eyes filled with eagerness, "Is that pill formula with you now? Quickly, let us have a look."
"Yes, yes, show it to us."
"Hurry, hurry!"