"This is the culmination of my many years of experience and knowledge regarding alchemy. To be an alchemist, you must first understand the fundamental principles of medicinal pills. How are they classified? Pills are ranked from one to nine, with the first rank being the most basic and the ninth being the highest. Each rank is further divided into four levels: elementary, intermediate, advanced, and perfect."
"Similarly, alchemists are also classified by rank, from low to high: Medicine Apprentice, Medicine Disciple, Medicine Master, Grand Medicine Master, Pill King, and Pill Sect. These correspond to the ability to refine first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth-rank pills, respectively. Each rank is also divided into elementary, intermediate, advanced, and peak levels."
"Master, what lies beyond Pill Sect?" Hua Tianxiong asked curiously. "There are nine ranks of pills, yet the Pill Sect can only refine up to the sixth rank?"
Chapter 16