The Gu recipe was already given, but a Gu Master could use various methods to refine Gu. For instance, fusing the two ingredients and melting them together with fire was one method. Dissolving them in water and then mixing them together was another.
The two methods were different, but the same result could be achieved.
After the time it took an incense stick to burn, Fang Yuan's name rose to first place, and he had obtained the Green Jade Gu.
Fang Yuan hadn't practiced the Water-Fire Refinement Method much, but the difficulty of refining the Water Light Gu was too low. Even with his rusty technique, he managed to refine one hundred and seventy-seven of them. Just one more than the standard required for first place.
Fang Yuan's outstanding performance prompted the Sect Master of the Five Virtues Sect to come personally and apologize for the poor attitude of the elder from before. Afterward, the Sect Master subtly hinted at a desire to recruit him, but his tone was extremely tactful.
Fang Yuan directly refused, but the Sect Master was not annoyed. Instead, he became even more polite and personally escorted Fang Yuan out the door. The passersby who witnessed this scene cast looks of surprise.
Being able to secure first place had already proven his extraordinary skill in the Refinement Path.
No matter what one's cultivation level, they would be fervently recruited by all the major factions. Relying solely on the Refinement Path, Fang Yuan had a foothold in the mortal world and could enjoy the high life wherever he went.
What's more, Fang Yuan had a cultivation base at the fifth rank!
Thus, the Sect Master of the Five Virtues Sect did not dare offend Fang Yuan in the slightest and remained extremely courteous. It was clear that this Sect Master not only had a deep background but also possessed sharp and accurate judgment, as well as the ability to bend and stretch when needed. No wonder he had single-handedly established such a foundation as the Five Virtues Sect.
Still, he would never have guessed that Fang Yuan was an Immortal!
Compared to the vast, sea-like number of mortals, Immortals were far too few.
The Sect Master of the Five Virtues Sect was overthinking things. Given Fang Yuan's personality, even if that elder had said much harsher words, Fang Yuan would have remained unmoved.
As long as it did not hinder his path of seeking the Dao and eternal life, whether it was insults or praise, they were just empty words. Fang Yuan would not take them to heart at all.
There was still some time before the second competition.
After leaving the Five Virtues Sect, Fang Yuan returned to the Fox Spirit Blessed Land.
In the span of a single day in Central Continent, three days and two nights had passed within his Fox Spirit Blessed Land.
"Master, Master! I've already prepared what you asked for!" As soon as Fang Yuan returned, the land spirit, Little Fox Spirit, appeared and brought him good news. Her face was full of a "Come on, praise me!" expression.
"Very good." Fang Yuan patted the Little Fox Spirit's head. The Little Fox Spirit was very happy, her eyes squinting into slits from joy.
What Fang Yuan had the land spirit prepare were all mortal path Gu worms. Some were purchased from Treasure Yellow Heaven, while others were refined from the Hairy Men of the Stone Nest.
Holding these mortal Gu, Fang Yuan then conjured a small stream of Star Will. The Star Will flew out from his mind and entered his own immortal aperture.
Within his immortal aperture was imprisoned the False Will of Mo Yao.
"Fang Yuan? What kind of will is this?" Upon seeing Fang Yuan's Star Will arrive, Mo Yao's False Will immediately sensed trouble.
Fang Yuan's Star Will smiled. Without saying a word of nonsense, it directly pounced forward.
Mo Yao's False Will could not dodge in time. With a splash, the two wills collided, mixing and intertwining together.
Mo Yao's False Will cried out in surprise, trying to escape and retreat.
"Where do you think you're going?" Fang Yuan sneered in his heart. With a thought, he sent out several Gu worms, which instantly formed a mortal path killer move, immobilizing Mo Yao's False Will on the spot.
"Fang Yuan, you must think twice! Ordinary wisdom path methods cannot suppress me!! If you tear off the masks, it will do no one any good!" Immobilized and continuously assaulted by Fang Yuan's Star Will, Mo Yao's False Will could still speak.
Not only that, Mo Yao's False Will, like a swift current, rushed forward, pushing Fang Yuan's Star Will back and showing a tendency to gather back into a human form.
From this, it was clear that in this battle of wills, Mo Yao's False Will, experienced and seasoned, had the upper hand over Fang Yuan.
However, seeing this, Fang Yuan remained unhurried. With another thought, he sent out several Gu worms, forming another mortal path killer move.
This killer move transformed into a five-pointed star drill, striking out and directly scattering Mo Yao's False Will.
Fang Yuan's Star Will took advantage of the momentum and counterattacked.
Mo Yao's False Will stopped speaking and hurriedly fought back, trying to maintain its position.
But at this moment, Fang Yuan's third killer move was executed in coordination, forming a Star Vortex that struck Mo Yao's False Will head-on.
Mo Yao's False Will completely lost control of the battle situation. Helplessly, it was stirred and churned together with Fang Yuan's Star Will within the Star Vortex.
The two wills frantically exchanged information.
The countless memory fragments held by Mo Yao's False Will were learned by Fang Yuan's Star Will. At the same time, the memories in Fang Yuan's Star Will were learned by Mo Yao's False Will.
During the exchange, Mo Yao shrieked, "Fang Yuan, you fool! You are too arrogant! Let's just break everything and go our separate ways!"