Chapter 554 But those who reached the level of an eighth grade alchemist paid unimaginable prices in effort and hardship .
They had faced countless life and death crises and needed immense fortune to encounter rare opportunities and profound enlightenment to become an eighth grade alchemist .

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Andrew , however , had walked the path others spent their entire lives treading , finishing it over a decade ago .
As per the old saying , The tallest tree in the forest is always the first to be felled .
Ten years ago , Andrew had been forced to carve a bloody path out of Chetvine , vanishing into obscurity .
Now , seated calmly in his meditation chamber , Andrew took a deep breath and swallowed the Ascension Pill in one go .
A surge of immense heat rushed to his head and spread through every part of his body .
Break ! he muttered .
Andrews eyes glowed with a faint golden hue as he clenched his teeth and let out a low growl .
The roaring sound of thunder coursed through his twin core meridians first , then surged into his twelve primary meridians and spread across the network of his entire body .
The three seals that had locked away his martial strength since he fled the imperial capital began to react .
The first seal started to crumble .
The second seal loosened ever so slightly .
But the third seal remained immovable , tightly binding the final layer of his martial strength with no room for escape .
Finally , the first seal in Andrews lower energy core shattered completely .
The immense power of the pill converged in his energy core , like countless rivers pouring into the ocean .
His aura and latent combat strength , dormant for years , began to awaken with a series of crisp popping sounds .
No one knew how much time had passed before Andrew , sitting cross legged , opened his eyes and exhaled a long breath .
His eyes sparkled like the morning star , clear and radiant .
A faint smile played on his lips as he stood and stretched his body .
The first seal was broken ! The second seal had loosened , ready to be shattered with further effort .
All he needed was to collect more rare medicinal herbs and refine an even stronger pill to break through completely .
Once the second seal is broken , I can return to Chetvine and settle the debts of the past ! And when the third seal .
is broken … According to what my master once said , I will no longer belong to this world .
Even now , I still dont understand what he meant .
1 Andrew murmured quietly , feeling the boundless power flowing within him .
Deciding not to dwell on it , he set the thought aside .
Chapter 554 At that moment , his phone rang- +25 BONUS Dr.
Lloyd , today is a perfect day ! Fran and I have already made arrangements for a grand opening ceremony for your medical center , Lauren said cheerfully , her laughter nging through the phone .
Andrew raised an eyebrow .
An opening ceremony ? I dont think thats necessary .
Theres no need to make a big fuss .
Lauren teased , Its not a big fuss at all ! Fran and I have invited distinguished guests from all over .
You just need to relax and play the role of the brilliant director of the medical center , saving lives and leaving a legacy .
I wouldnt dream of burdening you with all the trivial arrangements , Andrew replied , chuckling wryly .
He hadnt expected Lauren and Francesca to take care of everything for the clinics opening , even going as far as inviting the guests .
Alright then .
Thank you , my two lovely ladies .
Lauren giggled .
You dont need to thank me , Dr.
Lloyd .
After all , you just gave me such precious formulas .
Compared to what youve done for me , this is barely worth mentioning ! 1 As for Fran … well , thats up to you .
Shes been a bit upset since she found out about us confirming our relationship .
Andrew was surprised .
Fran is upset ? Why ? Shouldnt she be happy and congratulating us ?