Are Alchemists Weak? She Maxed Out Both Damage and Physical Defense

[Strong female lead + leveling up + dual cultivation in alchemy and martial arts + ensemble cast + romance] Yu Lian was once a stone in the mortal world that took human form. She slept in the mountains for a few years, and when she opened her eyes, she had ascended to immortality. True to her nature as a stone, Yu Lian beats up noble young masters and tramples vicious demon beasts. She could have pursued the pinnacle of martial arts, but instead, she wants to become an alchemist. There are countless professions, but hobbies matter more. Besides, she doesn't need to eat. Yu Lian is convinced she's a prodigy in alchemy. Yet after a year in the sect, what she's best at is blowing up the furnace. That doesn't stop her from thinking of herself as an “alchemical genius.” Only when she finally discovers the secret of her nature, that she can craft top-grade pills with her bare hands, does her cultivation of the Dao of Alchemy truly begin. And to make up for alchemists' squishy constitutions, there's nothing wrong with learning to use a blade too, right? So later, when the demon and monster races ask, “There's only one alchemist on the other side. Why did our superiors order us to retreat?” Her master hides behind her. “My dear disciple, you have to protect me!” The cultivation world cries, “Grandmaster Yu, you're our only hope of saving the cultivation world!” But Yu Lian is busy admiring her outfit in the mirror. “But I'm not human.” Everyone says, “Grandmaster Yu, you're joking.” Yu Lian replies, “I'm not joking. I'm really not human.” Everyone: “…” It's over. The Three Realms have been conquered by a stone!!!