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Chapter 553 The fact that Gordon Woods , a martial arts master from Bridgefields , had secretly infiltrated Jayrodale went unnoticed by Andrew .

Even if Andrew had known , he likely wouldnt have cared .

Over the years , Andrew had collected nearly 30 rare medicinal herbs , all of which he had refined into a single golden pill , glimmering like a piece of yellow crystal .

The Five Convergence Pill ! In the martial arts world , it also went by more illustrious names such as the Ascension Pill or Immortal Pill .

As the name suggests , consuming it was said to grant one immortality .

Of course , this was merely a romanticized and exaggerated notion within martial circles .

While the Ascension Pill was extraordinary , it wasnt a magical elixir that could defy death or wrest control of life from the heavens .

If it truly granted immortality , the world would have been overrun with immortals by now .

In truth , the pills effects , while not literally divine , were indeed transformative , capable of turning the ordinary into the extraordinary with ease .

In this age of dwindling martial traditions , knowledge of alchemy was exceedingly rare .

Most people , living their mundane lives , adhered to the natural cycle of birth , aging , illness , and death , completing their journeys in relative obscurity .

However , martial artists , though few in number , had glimpsed the path to mastering life itself .

By cultivating their energy , refining their bodies , and enhancing their essence , they attained great strength and prolonged lifespans .

That was why martial artists were often more powerful than ordinary people and controlled far more resources .

Among martial artists , one profession stood out as the rarest , most revered , and highly sought after the alchemist .

In todays world , alchemists capable of refining pills were a rarity .

Thus , in the martial arts world , every alchemist was a prized figure .

High ranking alchemists , capable of refining fifth grade pills or higher , were considered true powerhouses .

Such alchemists were often recruited by regional governors becoming their indispensable allies .

Others were surrounded by top tier martial artists , traveling the martial world with unparalleled influence and grandeur .

The most prominent among them , with great renown and influence , might even establish their own families or martial arts sects , ruling over entire territories and expanding their legacies across generations .

Due to the unique nature of their craft , many high ranking alchemists chose to align themselves with powerful families , noble houses , or even royal clans in Holtrien .

The reason was simple : such families and clans controlled immense resources and wielded vast influence .

By pledging loyalty to these colossal families , alchemists gained access to an endless supply of ingredients for 1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 553 their craft , along with boundless respect and honor ..

Andrew , whether in martial arts or alchemy , had already astonished the imperial capital a decade ago .

As a prodigy of the Lloyd family , Andrew was a genius in every discipline he pursued .

If news spread across the southern martial world that a Flv Convergence Pill had appeared in Jayrodale , it would undoubtedly spark a bloody frenzy .

Even powerful figures from beyond the southern region would come rushing at the scent of such an opportunity .

And if word got out that Andrew , still so young , had personally refined this extraordinary pill , jaws would surely drop .

This Ascension Pill he refined was of excellent quality and was classified as an eighth grade pill .

Currently , across the entire Holtrien continent , the number of eighth grade alchemists could be counted on two hands .

Each one was a reclusive master , either buried in ancient archives , poring over ancient texts , or revered as a sage within powerful noble houses or royal courts .

Some , exceptionally gifted and renowned , might even serve as the national advisors to the ruling hierarchy of Holtrien individuals second only to the sovereign , commanding respect and authority from all .