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 Lin Mu as

why he had brought his disciples to meet Lin

never taken any tests," Lin Mu

Feng Shun exchanged a glance, their silent conversation

Daoist Lin Mu has never undergone any formal alchemical evaluations. In fact, in our conversations, he

this, the Emperor raised

of skill is considered 'bad,' then what does that make the rest of our alchemists?" the Emperor wondered, feeling a mix of

feigning humility, though his

be a bit complex," Grandmaster Lao muttered. "With my current authority, I can officially grant you the status of

Lin Mu said honestly. "Though I suppose having

for centuries or even millennia to reach the rank of Master Alchemist.

Lin Mu's first serious attempt at alchemy, guided entirely by intuition and sheer determination. Lin Mu had no intention of revealing this either, preferring to let the mystery

it, I'll officiate your status as a Master Alchemist. Promotion to Grandmaster can be handled later at the Immortal Court, but given the Heavenly Phenomenon you summoned, it will likely be

smile. "I'll look into

Court was a place Lin Mu would inevitably visit, and he saw no harm in adding another identity to his repertoire. It would grant him further recognition and make certain tasks

Lao let out

primarily centered on how casually Lin Mu treated this significant accomplishment. To

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

a blank badge and

Master Alchemist," Grandmaster Lao explained. "It is an unaffiliated badge, so if you join any organization, you will need to update it accordingly. Similarly, if you are promoted

and examining it. The token was a metal plate shaped

the token with his will. Moments later, the badge recognized him as its

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one side of the badge, while the other displayed his rank: Master Alchemist. The ceremony was

the absence of Immortal Court officials, credible witnesses such as the Emperor, Crown Prince, and

Mu's new identity as a Master Alchemist was now official, and with Grandmaster Lao personally verifying it, no one in

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the badge, the doors of the Imperial Court opened

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