Walker Of The Worlds

Chapter 2587 Grandmaster Status And An Old Acquaintance

Lin Mu gazed at the people who were now left behind. There were some familiar faces among them, as well as a few unfamiliar ones.

The familiar individuals included the Emperor, Crown Prince Feng Shun, Grandmaster Lao, Minister Deng, and Minister Bibon of the Imperial Court.

As for the others present, Lin Mu didn't know them at all. However, judging by the way they stood and carried themselves, Lin Mu could somewhat discern their affiliations.

Two individuals stood near Grandmaster Lao, wearing the robes of alchemy masters, albeit of a lower rank. Both were middle-aged men with cultivation bases at the Fifth Tribulation Stage of the Immortal Realm.

"Lord Imperator, these two are my disciples: Yunye and Yunsan," Grandmaster Lao introduced.

"We greet the Lord Imperator and Grandmaster Alchemist Lin Mu!" The two men cupped their fists and bowed their heads.

Lin Mu had not seen them in the crowd earlier. Their sudden appearance made him think that they had been occupied elsewhere before arriving.

Hearing their greetings, Lin Mu couldn't accept the title entirely.

"I am not a Grandmaster Alchemist," Lin Mu corrected them. "I do not deserve to be called that."

"What!?" The two alchemists were stunned. "But you summoned a Heavenly Phenomenon and created a new method and material," they said, their surprise evident.

Even Grandmaster Lao was slightly taken aback and looked at Lin Mu intently.

"You've done enough to be at the rank of a Grandmaster. You don't need to take a promotion exam at all," Grandmaster Lao stated firmly.

"Ah, the thing is… I've never taken an exam for an alchemist," Lin Mu admitted truthfully. "I've only ever practiced alchemy for personal purposes and never underwent formal evaluations."

"You… what?!" Grandmaster Lao's shock deepened.

Of course, the Grandmaster had checked Lin Mu's credentials before to see what kind of alchemist he might be, but there were no records of him. This wasn't unusual, as some alchemists never registered with the Immortal Court and instead operated through private organizations or informal training.

Sometimes, alchemists learned under hermit masters who preferred to stay hidden, promoting their disciples informally. These disciples would only appear in public during alchemical gatherings or competitions, which served as both a showcase of skill and a platform for formal promotions.

the impression Grandmaster Lao had about

brought his disciples to meet Lin Mu, hoping they could learn something valuable from

never taken any tests," Lin Mu

Feng Shun exchanged a glance, their silent conversation

In fact, in our conversations, he admitted he was bad at alchemy," Crown Prince Feng Shun informed

raised his brows in

considered 'bad,' then what does that make the

might be feigning humility, though his words were unintentionally undermining such an

bit complex," Grandmaster Lao muttered. "With my current authority, I can officially grant you the status of a Master Alchemist, but obtaining the rank of Grandmaster would require approval from the

a rank like that anyway," Lin Mu

alchemists overheard his words, they would likely burst into tears. Many had struggled for centuries or even millennia to reach the rank of Master Alchemist. Yet, Lin Mu seemed indifferent to it, despite

that this was Lin Mu's first serious attempt at alchemy, guided entirely by intuition and sheer

a Master Alchemist. Promotion to Grandmaster can be handled later at the Immortal Court, but given the Heavenly Phenomenon you

me," Lin Mu said with a smile. "I'll look into it when I eventually visit the Immortal Court."

would inevitably visit, and he saw no harm in adding another identity to his repertoire. It would grant him further recognition

decided, Grandmaster Lao let out a sigh of

how casually Lin Mu treated this significant accomplishment. To Grandmaster Lao, Lin Mu seemed like a 'humble

attitude to Lin Mu's other achievements. Compared to those, being an alchemical Grandmaster might indeed

a composed demeanor, Grandmaster Lao retrieved a blank badge and

is an unaffiliated badge, so if you join any organization, you will need to update

Mu replied, taking the badge and examining it. The token was a

the formations, Lin Mu branded the token with his will. Moments later, the badge recognized him

SHUA

the other displayed his rank: Master Alchemist. The ceremony

had specifically requested these individuals to stay behind for this reason. In the absence of Immortal Court officials, credible witnesses such as the Emperor, Crown Prince, and ministers were necessary to formalize the

official, and with Grandmaster Lao personally verifying it, no one in the

CREAK

Lin Mu pocketed the badge, the doors

voice echoed through the hall. "I got stopped by the new market that just opened outside the—" The man's words trailed