As Qin Chen stepped into his residence, the moment he was alone— His calm, composed expression instantly shattered. His golden eyes gleamed with an almost fiendish excitement, and before his thoughts could even catch up, his body blurred into motion—
BOOM!
A burst of golden flames surged beneath his feet as he dashed toward his secluded chamber, shutting the doors behind him.
His breathing was heavy, not from exhaustion— But from pure, raw anticipation.
Everything he had gained in the past days…
-The Zenith Sword Soul.
-The Eternal Flame Baptism.
-The Infernal God's Scripture.
-Liu Qingcheng's bloodline.
And now?
He was sitting on a mountain of 131,200 SP—more than he had ever possessed in his life.
And it was time to spend it.
Qin Chen sat cross-legged, exhaling slowly. His golden-purple flames flickered around him, his thoughts sharpening.
There were many ways to use SP.
He could buy cultivation resources to reach Core Formation immediately.
He could buy combat techniques to boost his battle power.
He could even spend it all on treasures and items.
But he wasn't just thinking about the present. He was thinking about the future.
And that's why the choice was clear.
Ding!
[System Notification: Would you like to purchase Grade 5 Alchemy Mastery?]
Cost: 50,000 SP
Qin Chen's lips curled.
Yes.
Ding!
[Upgrade Complete! You are now a Grade 5 Alchemist!]
BOOOOOOM!
A massive wave of pure alchemical knowledge surged into his soul.
His mind burned with thousands of ancient alchemy techniques, long-forgotten pill formulas, flame control mastery, and spiritual refinement methods.
For a brief moment— His vision blurred. His entire being felt as if it had merged with the Dao of Alchemy itself.
Then— His eyes snapped open.
The knowledge had fully integrated.
He was no longer just a Core Formation-tier alchemist. He could now refine Soul Transformation-level pills.
Obviously, higher-level pills required stronger flames, but he already had the strongest flames he could ever need.
A smirk tugged at his lips.
"With this… no one in the Core Sect can compete with me in alchemy."
It was simply a hack.
Alchemy wasn't just about mastery. It was about having the right recipes and materials. Without those, his skills were useless.
Ding!
[System Notification: Alchemy Store Opened]
New Available Purchases:
-Grade 3 (Core Formation) Pill Recipes Package – 10,000 SP
-Grade 3 (Core Formation) Alchemy Ingredients Package – 20,000 SP
Qin Chen immediately made the purchase.
Ding!
[Purchased Grade 3 Pill Recipes!] [Purchased Grade 3 Alchemy Ingredients!]
BOOM!
A flood of new pill recipes entered his mind, including:
-Scarlet Core Pill – Guarantees a perfect Golden Core during breakthrough.
-Heavenly Fire Essence Pill – Enhances fire cultivators' battle power.
-Mind Refining Pill – Strengthens mental fortitude & soul power.
-Dragon Marrow Pill – Increases physical toughness, ensuring the body can endure Core Formation tribulation.
-Celestial Meridian Elixir – Purifies meridians, allowing for a smoother and more powerful Core Formation process.
Next, the ingredients. His eyes scanned the new materials in his storage ring.
-Void Star Lotus – A rare spiritual herb that stabilizes Qi during breakthroughs.
-Molten Fire Essence Stone – A high-tier fire-attributed mineral that fuses with the dantian to reinforce the Golden Core.
-Draconic Blood Vine – A plant infused with the blood essence of ancient dragon species, strengthening the cultivator's physique.
-Nine-Heaven Flame Orchid – Absorbs tribulation lightning, reducing the damage from heavenly tribulations.
Qin Chen grinned.
With these pills, he wasn't just ensuring his Core Formation breakthrough— He was ensuring that it would be perfect.
After finalizing his alchemy investments, he glanced at his remaining SP.
-Total SP Before: 131,200
-50,000 SP (Grade 5 Alchemy Mastery)
-10,000 SP (Grade 3 Pill Recipes)
-20,000 SP (Grade 3 Ingredients)
-Remaining SP: 51,200
Qin Chen exhaled slowly.
At first, he had planned to spend it all immediately.
But now?
He realized something.
-What if his needs changed after breaking through to Core Formation?
-What if he encountered better opportunities later?
-What if he needed to purchase a high-tier treasure soon?
Right now, he had secured everything he needed. There was no reason to waste SP impulsively.
For the first time, he made a mature decision.
He would save the remaining 51,200 SP for when he truly needed it.
A moment would come soon— When that SP would become a lifeline.
Qin Chen finally stood up, stretching his arms.
He had planned everything perfectly.
He had secured Grade 5 Alchemy Mastery.
He had acquired Core Formation-tier pill recipes.
He had gathered all necessary breakthrough materials.
He still had 51,200 SP left for future investments.
And now?
It was finally time.
Time to refine the pills.
Time to break through to Core Formation.
Time to take the next step toward absolute dominance.
His golden eyes burned with determination.
The next time he stepped out of his residence…
The entire sect would feel the difference.
And soon—
The world would as well.