A Sect's headquarters has many requirements for its location. First, the area must be large, with terrain that is easy to defend and difficult to assault. It also needs a stable water source and land suitable for growing all sorts of rare medicinal herbs, among many other conditions.
The mountain where the Cyan Yuan Sect was established not only met these conditions but also possessed a stable, non-erupting source of Earth Fire. This Earth Fire was exceptionally suited for both Alchemy and Artifact Refining, making it remarkably effective.
Ordinary flames can be used to refine common elixirs and weapons, but Earth Fire could raise the upper limit of what was possible. Naturally, this formed a cornerstone of a Sect's power.
Yang Chan arrived at the Earth Fire Institute. This wasn't his first visit; over the past six months, he had come here every time he attempted to refine the Lantian Jade Refining Pill.
