After selecting the materials, Luo Fan watched as, in the next moment, a large number of them appeared before him.
Each material came in ten portions.
All of these materials were extremely precious.
Even the cheapest among them was priced in cosmic credits, and the unit was in tens of thousands.
The total value of these materials combined could buy an entire star system.
Soon, several of the devices Luo Fan had chosen also appeared in the room.
After double-checking the properties of the materials, he began formulating the potion.
The entire process was smooth and fluid, like a model demonstration from a textbook.
The ratio of each material was precise to one-millionth of a gram.
Even among materials of the same type, their properties still differed slightly.
The energy contained within them and certain key elements showed subtle variations.
Therefore, Luo Fan didn't follow the formula ratios exactly.
He adjusted the quantities on the spot, relying on his own experience and understanding.
Very quickly, ten hours passed.
Because he came here for the assessment in his true human body, his cultivation was only at the ninth level of the Star level.
This caused his potion-crafting speed to be much slower.
If his Mechanical Clan clone were the one doing the work, the entire potion could have been completed in less than an hour.
Soon, an entire day passed.
Potion-making was, in truth, a tiring task.
An alchemist had to use their own energy to fuse the various raw materials within the potion.
Some powerful potions, such as the Fermo Venom, required the alchemist to possess a deep understanding of the laws.
Just like now, while formulating the potion, Luo Fan also channeled a trace of the Origin Law of Water into the process.
That was the only reason he could, even at the Star level, refine a potion capable of granting a Cosmic-level bloodline.
Finally, after working for a full day, Luo Fan succeeded.
He casually tested the potion's effects.
A human who consumed this potion could, upon reaching adulthood, attain the fourth level of the Cosmic rank.
That was already quite good.
However, in Luo Fan's eyes, it was merely average.
Even so, it was more than enough to pass the examination.
He immediately created a new task:
[Task: Pass the Alchemist Assessment. Reward: Domain Lord–level Bloodline Potion Materials +100]
"Ding!"
"Potion under analysis."
"After examination, the potion crafted by the examinee has been determined to be a C4-grade Bloodline Potion."
"Congratulations. You have passed the assessment."
"You are now officially recognized as a Two-Star Alchemist of the Alchemist Association."
As soon as Luo Fan finished inspecting the potion, a voice echoed through the room.
It was impossible to tell whether it belonged to a man or a woman.
The moment the voice fell silent, a badge appeared on Luo Fan's chest.
It was a circular badge, green in color.
Its background depicted a massive tree laden with countless fruits.
Before the tree stood a potion bottle.
At the very center of the badge were two stars.
They represented Luo Fan's new rank.
In the next instant, all the materials and potions before him vanished.
The room's door opened.
Outside stood the same fox-woman from before.
"Congratulations, Mr. Luo," she said respectfully. "You are now a Two-Star Alchemist of our Alchemist Association."
"If you need anything, you may let me know at any time, this includes, but is not limited to, issuing or accepting missions, purchasing materials, potions, or even alchemist inheritances."
The fox-woman's tone was noticeably more respectful now.
In her eyes lingered a trace of disbelief she couldn't quite hide.
After all, a Two-Star Alchemist held considerable status.
Within the Alchemist Association, the ranks went from Apprentice Alchemist, to Trainee Alchemist, to One-Star Alchemist…
The highest rank was that of a Seven-Star Alchemist.
An Apprentice Alchemist corresponded to those capable of formulating Planetary-level potions.
Following that progression, a Two-Star Alchemist could craft Domain Lord–level potions.
Among all potions of the same tier, Bloodline Potions and Bloodline Evolution Elixirs were the most difficult to produce.
Because of this, successfully creating one would automatically raise the alchemist's rank by one star.
Four-Star to Six-Star Alchemists corresponded to potions suitable for ordinary Immortals up to King-level Immortals.
As for Seven-Star Alchemists, they were capable of refining potions used by Venerables.
At present, the highest-ranked alchemists among the human race were Six-Star Alchemists.
After all, potions usable by Venerables were almost nonexistent, unless one forcefully crafted them by combining higher-tier materials, which didn't truly count.
The status of a Two-Star Alchemist was roughly equivalent to that of a World Lord.
This alone showed how high Luo Fan's position was now.
Upon hearing this explanation, Luo Fan turned to the fox-woman and said,
"I want to join the Alchemist Division of the Virtual Universe Company. Please handle the registration for me."
Hearing that, the fox-woman's face lit up with joy.
"Of course, sir. Please, follow me this way."
With that, she led Luo Fan deeper into the Alchemist Association.
Along the way, Luo Fan could clearly sense her excitement.
After all, helping a Two-Star Alchemist join the Alchemist Division of the Virtual Universe Company was no small achievement.
Soon, the two arrived before a teleportation array.
In the next instant, they were transported to another location.
This place was somewhat similar to the previous Alchemist Association, but it carried a far more solemn atmosphere.
All around were shelves filled with various potions.
Some of them exuded an incredibly powerful aura.
The fox-woman led Luo Fan into a room where an old man and a middle-aged man were waiting.
The middle-aged man wore a badge with four stars.
As for the old man, the badge on his chest bore five stars!
The fox-woman bowed respectfully to them both and handed over Luo Fan's information to the middle-aged man.
At the same time, she explained that Luo Fan wished to join the Alchemist Division.
Hearing this, the man's expression showed a hint of surprise as he looked at Luo Fan.
He waved his hand, signaling the fox-woman to leave.
Seeing that, the fox-woman said her goodbyes to Luo Fan and exited the room.
The middle-aged man was just about to speak when the old man raised his hand to stop him.
The old man had a head full of white hair and a kindly demeanor.
He looked at Luo Fan with a gentle smile and said,
"Luo Fan, is it?"
"My name is Grando. I am a Five-Star Alchemist and the head of the Virtual Universe Company's Alchemist Division."
"To be able to craft a Cosmic-level Bloodline Potion with only ninth-level Star cultivation, quite impressive!"
"You can directly become a core member of the Virtual Universe Company's Alchemist Division."
"Of course, that would make you a member of the Doomsday Secret Realm."
Luo Fan raised an eyebrow at that.
He hadn't expected that simply producing a single Cosmic-level Bloodline Potion would qualify him as a core member of the Virtual Universe Company, even if it was only at the lowest tier of the Doomsday Secret Realm.
"May I ask," he said, "if I become a member of the Doomsday Secret Realm, will I still be eligible to participate in the Cosmic Genius Battle four or five years from now?"
Grando smiled faintly upon hearing that.
"It seems you have great confidence in your strength."
"However, you must understand, to secure a place within the top thousand of the Cosmic Genius Battle, one must at least step into the threshold of the upper laws…"
"Or possess profound comprehension of one of the lower laws."
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