noffsinger Chapter 93 The Inheritance of Alchemy
Chapter 93 The Inheritance of Alchemy
Chapter 93 The Inheritance of Alchemy (A Congratulatory Message to Alliance Leader June123)
Tian Ding and Wan Bao — they match up, they all match up.
Fang Qing concealed his aura, displaying only early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation. Standing among the many Foundation Establishment cultivators, he remained unassuming and inconspicuous.
Listening to all this information, a thought struck me: it all matched my previous divination—alas, the tree may wish to be still, but the wind will not cease.
Originally, with everything peaceful and stable on Jade Island, he planned to focus most of his energy on the Ancient Shu region.
Unfortunately, the world did not develop according to his will.
The Zhong family of Taibai and the remnants of Tianxin Linked Island have caused such a huge mess for the Bihai Sect. It's likely that things won't be peaceful from now on, and even Foundation Establishment cultivators will be forcibly conscripted by the sect.
If the secret realm is exposed, even more Core Formation cultivators might come!
These are turbulent times; should I be the first to flee?
However, to leave the Lesser Ocean and travel to the Eastern Ocean cultivation world, one must traverse perilous and secluded places such as the Ten Thousand Mile Sea Route—a journey fraught with danger for Foundation Establishment cultivators. Only those who have reached the Core Formation stage can ensure their safety.
Moreover, judging from the divination, the situation is not so dangerous as to warrant the complete annihilation of the Bihai Sect and an immediate escape.
The group of cultivators waited until the afternoon before a beam of emerald light landed in the Hanhai Palace and transformed into Ruan Zhixuan's figure.
She was still wearing a blue dress, with delicate features and snow-white skin, giving her a refined and demure air.
The Foundation Establishment cultivators dared not be negligent and bowed respectfully, saying, "Greetings, Uncle-Master Ruan!"
"Uncle-Master Ruan, how is the situation?"
Shi Tiexin immediately asked.
"That Core Formation demonic cultivator called himself Black Origin True Man, and he did indeed come from the outer sea—" Ruan Zhixuan sighed, "I fought him, but neither of us could gain the upper hand, so we had to stop for the time being—"
However, he was somewhat worried. It was obvious that True Man Hei Yuan knew about the secret realm and had occupied Tianxin Island.
There will likely be another major battle between the two sides!
She glanced around and asked, "Where is the Heavenly Cauldron?"
"Uncle-Master, Senior Brother Tianding was ambushed by the Annihilation Alliance a few days ago and is seriously injured—" Shi Tiexin was taken aback, then quickly reported, "Uncle-Master, is there something important you need Senior Brother Tianding for?"
"That's enough—"
Ruan Zhixuan waved her hand and gave a few more instructions before dismissing most of the Foundation Establishment cultivators, leaving only a few core members to discuss the matter.
"Major issues are discussed in small meetings, minor issues in large meetings—this saying is truly accurate."
Fang Qing was not caught and assigned any tasks, so he returned to Xuanbi Cave in a good mood.
Standing outside the cave, gazing at the tender shoots of those spiritual herbs, a thought suddenly struck him, and he transformed it into the power of [Ji Shui].
The profound workings of the Dao Foundation transformed into a handful of pure rain, which gradually and gently fell.
Many medicinal herbs and tender seedlings greedily absorbed the rainwater, showing signs of vigorous growth.
Fang Qing stood there for a long time, extending his divine sense to carefully observe the state of the spiritual medicine and silently experience the profound differences in the Dao Foundation:
Our sect also has cultivators of spiritual plants who can use the art of spiritual rain to irrigate them—but in terms of accelerating the growth of spiritual herbs, it is still not as profound as "Long-lasting Rain"—if I were to cast the spell daily, I could probably accelerate the growth rate of spiritual plants by several times! Herbs that take a hundred years to mature can be harvested and used in medicine after seventy or eighty years—
The key is that I'm only at the early stage of the Foundation Establishment realm! There are still many mysteries to be explored in the Foundation Establishment realm—once I reach the middle or even late stage, wouldn't I be able to double the growth rate of spiritual plants?
His destiny is, after all, "Ji Water," so he usually focuses on "Observing the Black Tomb Book."
The breakthroughs in other techniques depend entirely on the level to which this technique has been mastered.
The key is that the "Book of the Black Tomb" is a foundational cultivation method, while the "Earth Spring Refining True Essence" I consumed was only a mid-grade fifth-level technique.
"I fear it will be difficult to reach the Purple Palace."
You can either seek out the [Ji Shui] Purple Mansion Technique, or switch to cultivating the "Whale Swallowing the Vast Ocean Technique"—this technique also has a Purple Mansion follow-up, and the level of cultivation is relatively high—although it's not your innate cultivation method, at least you can still cultivate it, unlike [Lou Jin]...
[Starry Sun] It was like a tortoise crawling—
With the Dao-Born Pearl, Fang Qing still has a considerable advantage. He can master one method and then all methods. Therefore, as long as any lineage reaches the Purple Mansion realm, he should be able to forcibly elevate his supernatural powers, even without Dao techniques, cultivation methods, or true essence!
"Supernatural power! Supernatural power—the transformation of Dao Foundation into supernatural power still has several steps to go, integrated into the various realms of Dao Foundation, and needs to be continuously explored—"
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With a flick of his sleeve, his Dao Foundation activated in a mysterious way, collecting the sweet rain and letting it fall into several jade bottles.
"This is healing water, its effects should be no less than the bone-regenerating elixir"—but its potency dissipates quickly, and it can only be preserved for a few months at most.
"But the key is that it doesn't require materials to be refined, it only consumes a little magic power, making it very cost-effective in wartime. And it should have other characteristics as well, it just lacks guinea pigs."
"The matter I asked Qin Ruxue to handle should be almost done—I still need a few servants for this cave dwelling—"
Just as he was pondering, a beam of light descended, and it was Shi Tiexin!
"Sect Leader Brother? You actually have time to linger here?"
Fang Qing bowed respectfully.
"Haha, Junior Brother is indeed detached and unperturbed in the face of adversity—even in the face of such a momentous event, you still have the leisure to cast a spell of spiritual rain?"
Shi Tiexin's words carried a hint of admonition, and he solemnly said, "Uncle Ruan invites you; he is currently in the Tianding Cave."
"Oh? Then we should head there immediately."
Fang Qing's expression turned serious. He and Shi Tiexin arrived at the Tianding Cave. They first paid their respects to Ancestor Ruan, and then met the seriously injured Elder Tianding.
Upon seeing the Heavenly Cauldron, he almost couldn't help but burst out laughing.
At this moment, Tian Ding's head was completely devoid of hair, eyebrows, and beard—as if it had turned into a smooth egg.
Tian Ding blushed, concealing his sickly appearance: "Those thieves learned the Demon Fire Technique—that black Demon Fire is incredibly powerful, it severely damaged my vital energy."
Fang Qing then noticed that Elder Tian Ding was seriously injured, and even his magical energy was unstable, as if he might drop to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage at any time!
This has clearly damaged the foundation!
"Tian Ding—Let's continue with what happened before."
Ruan Zhixuan stood with her hands behind her back to one side and said calmly.
"yes!"
Elder Tianding solemnly said, "My injuries are too severe, and I'm afraid I won't be able to refine the pills needed by the Ancestor. I especially recommend this Junior Brother Fang Qing. His alchemy skills should be second only to mine and among the best on Pill Island."
"You celestial cauldron, you're ruining me!"
Fang Qing felt a chill run down his spine as he sensed a Core Formation level divine sense sweeping over him, accompanying Old Ancestor Ruan's gaze.
Fortunately, he had already converted his magical power on the way, and even used the Dao-generating Pearl to conceal a layer of his cultivation.
No matter how Ruan Zhixuan viewed him, he was just an ordinary Foundation Establishment stage cultivator.
"Body tempering is acceptable, but cultivation level is somewhat lacking—"
Ruan Zhixuan commented, then asked, "Junior Nephew Fang, how skilled are you in alchemy?"
"My senior uncle Qilin passed the second-tier alchemist exam during his Qi Refining training. After reaching Foundation Establishment, he can barely refine mid-grade second-tier pills!"
Fang Qing answered respectfully.
When a cultivator reaches the Foundation Establishment stage, both their spiritual sense and magical power increase significantly. It's quite normal for them to advance a small level in all aspects of cultivation through this process.
For example, Qin Ruxue made a breakthrough in formations after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage.
"A mid-grade second-tier alchemist? That's a bit low—"
Ruan Zhixuan then asked, "Have you ever refined a 'Minor Barrier-Breaking Pill'?"
"I exchanged pill formulas from the Heavenly Book Pavilion and have studied them somewhat —"
Fang Qing answered honestly, since the pill exchange recipes were recorded: "Could it be that Senior Uncle wants to refine a second-grade high-level Breakthrough Pill?"
"No, I want to refine the Great Barrier-Breaking Pill. This pill barely ranks in the third tier—if it were the previous Heavenly Cauldron, with the help of the sect's third-tier spiritual spring and the assistance of many alchemists, there would still be some chance. But now—"
Ruan Zhixuan was somewhat disappointed. Tian Ding was seriously injured and could not recover. He couldn't even maintain his cultivation level, let alone refine pills.
"It's actually a Great Barrier-Breaking Pill?"
Tian Ding was also somewhat surprised: "I thought it was a second-grade high-quality barrier-breaking pill. If Junior Brother Fang were to make this pill, with the assistance of many second-grade alchemists and that third-grade spiritual spring, it would still be possible to refine it after a few failures."
"Alright, just focus on recovering."
After confirming that the third-tier Great Barrier-Breaking Pill was difficult to refine, Ruan Zhixuan became somewhat disheartened and left with Shi Tiexin.
Could it be that this Old Ancestor Ruan wants to refine the Great Barrier-Breaking Pill to help a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator break through to the Pseudo-Core Realm—and then take control of the Tide-Generating Pearl?
Fang Qing watched Ruan Zhixuan's departing light, lost in thought.
He probably understands the strategy of the Azure Sea Sect better than Shi Tiexin, the sect leader.
"Alas—I was careless for a moment, and I'm afraid I'll delay the sect's important affairs—" Tian Ding lay back on the bed and sighed softly, "The Great Barrier-Breaking Pill is said to be a third-tier pill, but it's actually a little short—with my alchemy skills, and with the help of my colleagues, I'm still quite confident in making it. It's just a pity that Junior Brother Fang, you won't have your chance to shine—"
Thank you so much.
Fang Qing rolled his eyes inwardly. Although his true alchemy skills were no less than those of the Heavenly Cauldron, they were too astonishing to be revealed.
"Cough cough—I am seriously injured and need to recuperate for many years to rebuild my foundation—I entrust the affairs of Dan Island to you."
Elder Tianding coughed a few times and then gave instructions.
"Me? There are many alchemists on this island with more seniority than me."
Fang Qing shook his head repeatedly, not wanting to take on this burden.
"On Dan Island, alchemy naturally reigns supreme—I've discussed alchemical texts with you before, in terms of broad thinking and alchemy skills—"
"You are already second only to me in skill."
Elder Tianding suddenly smiled slyly: "Besides—you've always been lazy and dislike danger—serving as the temporary head of the Pill Hall means you won't have to go out on missions, isn't that perfect?"
"This—is something we can consider."
Fang Qing slowly nodded and took out a jade bottle containing the sweet dew: "This is a second-tier spiritual water of heaven and earth that I obtained by chance. It has healing effects. Senior brother, why don't you try it?"
"Second-tier healing pills, would you possibly be short of them, Senior Brother?"
Tian Ding glared, but still drank the water in the jade bottle in one gulp: "Hmm—the healing effect is so-so, comparable to a low-grade second-tier pill. Wait, something's not right—"
"Oh?"
Fang Qing placed his hand on Tian Ding's back, using the excuse of aiding in healing, and began to carefully observe with his divine sense.
"My foundation, though damaged, has received some nourishment—"
A moment later, Elder Tianding opened his eyes, his gaze brightening: "Junior Brother Fang—if we have another ten or eight bottles of that spiritual water—it will alleviate most of the damage to my foundation, and I seem to be spared from falling in cultivation level."
"There aren't that many!"
Fang Qing smiled wryly, cupped his hands, and took out four bottles: "After all, these are rare treasures of heaven and earth; I only have these few bottles left—"
"Four bottles—well, I'll take your kindness this time."
Elder Tianding flicked his hand, taking out a jade slip and a bronze token from his storage bag and tossing them to Fang Qing: "This scripture is the reward for the spiritual water—and this Pill Hall token, junior brother, keep it safe. With this token, you are the master of the Pill Hall—"
Fang Qing took the jade slip, scanned it with his divine sense, and his lips twitched slightly.
The jade slip begins with the four large characters "Tian Ding Dan Jing".
Clearly, this is Elder Tianding's alchemy insights, a second-tier high-grade alchemy inheritance.
It would be priceless in the outside world! Even for him at this moment, it is quite a useful reference.