Chapter 2585: A Scholarly Bluff

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Lin Mu’s announcement spread like a tidal wave over the crowd of onlookers. "Four Fall Tyrant Bull Essence!" "How fierce!" Many people began praising Lin Mu, though a few remained skeptical about the material’s real effects. After all, there was no shortage of refined elixirs that were so domineering in their potency that they became impractical to use effectively. It was akin to medicine turning into poison when it became too concentrated. From the name alone, the Four Fall Tyrant Bull Essence seemed to fall into that extreme category. "May I have the chance to speak?" a man raised his hand from among the crowd. Your next chapter awaits on empire Lin Mu turned to him, his sharp gaze quickly assessing the individual. He noted the man’s cultivation level—Fifth Tribulation Stage of the Immortal Realm—as well as his attire, which was of fine quality. An emblem of an alchemy cauldron embroidered on the man’s chest immediately caught Lin Mu’s attention. However, it was distinct from the insignia of the Imperial Alchemy Pavilion. "Lord Imperator, I am Ju Shanan from the Shang Imperial Dynasty’s Imperial Alchemy Pavilion," the man introduced himself politely. "The Shang Imperial Dynasty?" Lin Mu’s interest piqued immediately, as it was the homeland of his companion, Crown Princess Shang. Currently, only Crown Prince Feng Shun stood among Lin Mu’s acquaintances in the crowd. The others had dispersed to handle various critical tasks. Many were assisting the Crown Prince and other powers in stabilizing the world’s situation. Some, like Daoist Chu, Monk Hushu, and Ziran, were in distant lands, such as the Huiqing Empire, which required significant support. Crown Princess Shang, on the other hand, was with the delegation from her own dynasty, aiding their efforts. Lady Kang had also taken on private responsibilities and had not been seen recently. However, the Great Kang Clan’s continued support in the recovery efforts reassured everyone. Lin Mu, having been preoccupied with refinement and unaware of these developments, felt confident in his companions’ abilities. Their experience and growth through countless trials had made them resilient and capable. "There is a division from the Shang Imperial Dynasty assisting us with pill production here," Crown Prince Feng Shun whispered to Lin Mu, explaining Ju Shanan’s presence. "I see," Lin Mu replied, his understanding growing. Deciding to address the crowd, he began explaining his choice of name and process. "I named it the Four Fall Tyrant Bull Essence due to the risks involved in its creation," Lin Mu stated. "As some of you may know, Instantaneous Double Refinement is already a challenging and risky process with a high chance of failure. The same holds true for Instantaneous Triple Refinement, where the failure rate increases significantly. "With every subsequent rank increase, the chances of failure rise exponentially due to the complexity of combining multiple sets of materials. Failure can result in significant material loss and potentially even a loss of morale. By combining these factors with the base material, the Tyrant Bull Marrow, I arrived at the term ’Four Fall.’ "Successfully refining it is akin to overcoming four major ’falls’ or challenges of misfortune," Lin Mu explained, his tone calm yet commanding. His words were met with murmurs of approval from the crowd. His scholarly approach and confident delivery left a strong impression. Grandmaster Lao, standing nearby, nodded in admiration. "Excellent! Excellent! To encapsulate the essence of the refinement process in such a meaningful name is truly insightful," he praised. Stroking his beard thoughtfully, he added, "I can already feel a surge of ideas just from hearing this." Emperor Feng, observing the exchange, smiled approvingly. "It seems the rank of Imperial Imperator was not bestowed upon you unfairly, Lin Mu." The Emperor’s satisfaction was evident. Lin Mu’s actions within the capital region had elevated its prestige and restored some of the empire’s tarnished reputation. After the nefarious activities of Yao Changying, the empire’s standing had diminished in the eyes of other Immortal Realm powers. Their reliance on external aid had been perceived as a weakness. However, Lin Mu’s accomplishment served as a counterbalance, rekindling respect for the Dao Wind Empire. Furthermore, Lin Mu’s groundbreaking work promised to attract alchemists and experts from across the realms, eager to study the records of his refinement process. Even without disclosing the exact method, the residual data captured by the empire’s monitoring arrays would provide invaluable insights. Despite the praise and admiration surrounding him, Lin Mu felt a twinge of awkwardness. ’I just came up with that explanation on the spot,’ he thought to himself. ’It’s not that profound at all.’ Lin Mu had been aware of his lackluster naming sense in the past. Determined to improve, he had studied countless records and texts to enhance his creativity. Naming the refined Tyrant Bull Marrow the "Four Fall Tyrant Bull Essence" had been a deliberate effort to make a lasting impression. To his surprise, it had succeeded far beyond his expectations. The crowd’s murmurs grew louder as Ju Shanan stepped forward again. "Lord Imperator Lin Mu, would you permit an analysis of the essence? It would be a great benefit to alchemy as a whole." Lin Mu paused, considering the request. "For now, I must decline. However, I assure you that its properties and refinement process will eventually be shared in a controlled manner." Ju Shanan bowed respectfully. "Understood, Lord Imperator. The Shang Imperial Dynasty will eagerly await such revelations." Grandmaster Lao interjected, raising a token high for all to see. It bore the insignia of the Immortal Court’s Alchemy Pavilion. "As a Hall Elder of the Seventh Division of the Immortal Court, I hereby recognize Daoist Lin Mu’s work and declare it a groundbreaking contribution to the field of alchemy. His refinement process has opened a new frontier for us all." The announcement sent ripples of excitement through the crowd. Alchemists and cultivators alike marveled at the unprecedented achievement. Lin Mu’s name would undoubtedly be etched into the annals of history. Turning back to Lin Mu, Grandmaster Lao asked, "What do you plan to do with the Four Fall Tyrant Bull Essence, Lord Imperator?"

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