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ow! Mao Wu suddenly leaped from the void and perched on Xiao Yan's shoulder.
Usually, Mao Wu did not need to appear during alchemy sessions; it only needed to devour beast souls when extracting them from Monster Cores.
However, Xiao Yan was pushing his limits this ti. Mao Wu was a Fire Spirit, the spirit of a Heavenly Fla. It could help him control the flas more precisely, penetrate into the depths of the dicinal cauldron, and, through Spiritual Strength, inform him of the most subtle changes in both the dicinal ingredients and the flas.
This would further enhance the success rate of alchemy.
It could be said that Xiao Yan was truly giving his all. After all, he was not entirely confident about refining the Ground Spirit Pill and had only one set of ingredients; if he failed, he would probably have to visit the Soul Sacrifice Old Shop to exchange for more.
He wasn't even sure if he had enough soul points to make the exchange.
An exceptionally unique fla appeared in Xiao Yan's palm with a whoosh. It was neither the Ten Thousand Beast Fla, nor the Green Lotus Core Fla, nor the Yin-Yang Twin Fla; this was the rged Heavenly Fla that Xiao Yan had produced by rging four kinds of Heavenly Flas using the Fla Mantra.
Its power and temperature were so terrifying that even he found it frightening. He didn't dare to use it in normal battles, for fear that he might accidentally vaporize soone.
But this ti, he was refining a high-grade tier 6 dicinal pill. Whether he was extracting the dicinal ingredients or processing the Rank 6 Monster Core, both tasks were extrely difficult.
Being only a 7-star Dou Spirit, he would have found it absolutely impossible to refine a tier 6 pill without the rged Heavenly Fla, as even extracting the dicinal ingredients would have been challenging.
Xiao Yan held a tier 5 Mighty Qi Pill in his mouth. Similar to the Qi Returning Pill, it was used to restore Dou Qi. He was worried that he might run out of Dou Qi during the alchemy.
"Let's begin."
Once all preparations were complete, he waved his hand, and the rged Heavenly Fla instantly surged into the dicinal cauldron. In an instant, raging flas erupted from within!
At the sa ti, Mao Wu traversed through the void into the dicinal cauldron and rged with the Heavenly Fla, transforming into the Fire Spirit and enhancing Xiao Yan's control over the fla.
Refining a high-grade tier 6 pill was arguably the most pressure Xiao Yan had ever faced in alchemy.
The first dicinal ingredient entered the cauldron, where the rged Heavenly Fla pounced on it like a ravenous wolf, devouring it entirely. In a flash, the ingredient began to wither rapidly.
Xiao Yan fixed his gaze intently inside the cauldron. Although the flas burned fiercely, he controlled the temperature precisely, keeping it just below the critical point. The dicinal ingredient gradually withered, and tiny droplets of liquid seeped from its surface.
Xiao Yan ticulously completed the extraction of the first main ingredient in about thirty minutes.
Subsequently, the second and third stalks of dicinal ingredients gradually transford into dicinal liquids and powders under his extrely careful and focused refinent.
ow! Mao Wu suddenly called out from within the dicinal cauldron.
"I understand."
Prompted by Mao Wu's reminder, Xiao Yan manipulated the fla to form a small knife and made an incision in the Green Wood Celestial Vine, revealing a worm hole inside.
During the burning process, Mao Wu had noticed sothing amiss with the Green Wood Celestial Vine and hurriedly alerted Xiao Yan.
The quality of the dicinal ingredients greatly affected the quality of the dicinal pill. Sotis, issues like insect infestations could even cause the pill fusion to fail. Needless to say, refining a high-grade tier 6 dicinal pill was an extrely ticulous and exhausting task. Just extracting the dicinal ingredients consud nearly an entire day. Fortunately, Xiao Yan was a patient person. Even after refining nonstop for a whole day, he showed no signs of fatigue; his eyes remained clear, and his Spiritual Strength was still incomparably strong.
Early the next morning, as the sun rose, the Rank 6 Monster Core was completely refined by Xiao Yan into a pile of azure powder. The beast soul within the Monster Core had even started to resemble a spiritual entity, as it was capable of launching tangible attacks.
Fortunately, with Mao Wu present as the Fire Spirit, it autonomously battled the beast soul within the Monster Core without hindering Xiao Yan's alchemy.
After another half a day, the embryonic form of the dicinal pill finally appeared under Xiao Yan's control!
At the mont the pill's embryonic form took shape, Xiao Yan clearly felt the surrounding natural energy fluctuate violently, as if a massive stone had been thrown into a calm lake, causing huge waves to surge.
The pale blue embryonic pill, initially slightly irregular, gradually beca more rounded over ti, with brilliant light emanating from within that made it resemble a blue gemstone.
Xiao Yan's eyes flashed, and his expression turned solemn. He knew that this final step would determine success or failure!
"Withdraw the fla, form the pill!"
In an instant, Xiao Yan circulated the Fla Mantra at maximum speed. The Dou Qi within his body surged into the cauldron at the fastest speed. Following a roaring explosion of flas, in the next mont, all the rged Heavenly Fla transford into a torrent that flowed through the pill before returning to his body.
This step was akin to polishing a gemstone, further enhancing the pill's efficacy and quality; it was an alchemy thod from the mysterious storage ring.
The mont Xiao Yan withdrew the flas, the interior of the dicinal cauldron turned pitch-black. Suddenly, a blue light burst forth from within!
ow!!~~ Mao Wu hurriedly perched on Xiao Yan's shoulder; it knew sothing significant
was about to happen!
Boom!
The light spots that had persisted for several minutes suddenly enlarged in the reflection of Xiao Yan's focused eyes. Finally, the surging blue light enveloped the entire mountain peak. A thunderclap-like explosive sound rang out from nowhere, and then a massive blue pillar of light about six ters thick shot skyward from within the cauldron!
Such was the terrifying phenonon accompanying the formation of a high-grade tier 6 pill!
In a tall tower within the Inner Academy, the First Elder's hand paused amid his review of docunts. A sharp gleam flashed in his eyes as his gaze pierced through spatial barriers,
focusing directly on that peak deep within the mountains.
"A tier 6 dicinal pill, and a high-grade one at that!"
"The only person in the Black-Corner Region capable of refining high-grade tier 6 pills is Han Feng! Has he co to Jia Nan Academy?!"
The First Elder's face suddenly turned exceptionally grim as he muttered to himself, as if he were facing a formidable enemy. If Han Feng had secretly infiltrated the Inner Academy, it would be an extrely troubling matter.
The First Elder's body trembled as soon as he finished speaking, and the black afterimage before him slowly dissipated. Only a fleeting shadow could be seen streaking across the sky. anwhile, Mao Wu stepped forward and stood before Xiao Yan. Its tail swirled in the air, and a black vortex appeared, protecting the latter's body from the terrifying blue shockwave.
An exhausted Xiao Yan panted heavily, his face pale as he said, "Thanks, Mao Wu."
~o(=nwn=)m ow!
The blue energy light pillar gradually receded. When a tier 6 pill was successfully ford, an intense and indissoluble dicinal fragrance wafted out from the cauldron, forming a colored dicinal mist pillar that shot into the sky.
As Xiao Yan reached out his hand, the Ground Spirit Pill, as if possessing intelligence, floated
into his palm on its own.
'It is said that if the quality of a high-grade or even peak tier 6 pill is high enough, it will possess a trace of spirituality. It seems it's true.' Xiao Yan revealed a satisfied smile. This day and night of effort had been worthwhile.
After he put away the pill, a black figure flew over at extre speed. Upon seeing that it was
Xiao Yan, the newcor was utterly stunned.
"You... Xiao Yan! Was that energy fluctuation from the pill formation just now caused by you?!" First Elder Su Qian looked at the disheveled Xiao Yan, clad in an alchemist's robe, his
eyes filled with astonishnt.
Even though Xiao Yan appeared sowhat unkempt, the First Elder could recognize at a glance that this was the most talented freshman in the Inner Academy, Xiao Yan! Xiao Yan cupped his hands respectfully and said, "Student Xiao Yan greets the First Elder."
The First Elder looked Xiao Yan up and down, his gaze shifting from surprise to confusion and finally to admiration.
An alchemist capable of refining high-grade tier 6 pills was soone even he, with his Dou Ancestor strength, needed to treat with courtesy. The relationship between teacher and student no longer applied, for now Xiao Yan had the qualifications to stand on equal footing
with him.
Suddenly, an unusual look flashed in the First Elder's eyes as he said, "Xiao Yan, there's a matter I'd like to discuss with you."
Xiao Yan's heart sank, but he maintained his composure and asked, "Please speak, First
Elder."
"Do you know that there's a Heavenly Fla sealed within the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower?" the First Elder asked solemnly while standing before Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan nodded; he couldn't possibly say he didn't know, for denying it would only arouse
suspicion.
The First Elder sighed and murmured, "Alas, the Heart Fla within the Blazing Sky Qi
Refining Tower originates from the Heavenly Fla known as the Fallen Heart Fla. Now,
the Fallen Heart Fla is growing increasingly powerful and violent, constantly impacting
the seal."
"It now surges almost every month. If not for the collective efforts of the elders in maintaining energy barriers, I'm afraid the students cultivating within the tower would suffer
great casualties."
As a possessor of a Heavenly Fla himself, Xiao Yan naturally sensed the increasingly evident eruptions of the Fallen Heart Fla, especially during the tis when he was cultivating in the No. 1 cultivation room, where he could clearly feel it.
The First Elder let out a soft sigh, "Back when the Headmaster discovered the Fallen Heart Fla here, he established the Inner Academy. At that ti, he said that suppression and
sealing could only be temporary; in fact, the stronger the seal, the more terrifying the eventual eruption would be. Judging from the traces of this Heavenly Fla's recent outbreaks, it is indeed very powerful. If we're even slightly careless, I'm afraid the entire Inner Academy could be destroyed."
Xiao Yan frowned deeply; he hadn't expected the Fallen Heart Fla to be even stronger than
he had imagined!
If it could potentially destroy the entire Inner Academy, its strength must be at least that of a
high-star Dou Ancestor!
If the Fallen Heart Fla had already reached such a level of power, then he definitely couldn't handle this tough bone alone.
"First Elder's aning is..." Xiao Yan's brows slightly furrowed as he asked.
The First Elder appeared sowhat embarrassed as he said, "Xiao Yan, since you can refine high-grade tier 6 pills, your Spiritual Strength and fire control should be quite formidable,
right?"
Xiao Yan nodded.
"If one day the Fallen Heart Fla erupts, I hope you can assist us in suppressing it and safeguarding the Inner Academy."
A glint flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes, but he didn't let it show. Instead, he pondered for a
mont before saying, "I understand First Elder's aning, but regarding this matter... please allow this student to think it through carefully before giving an answer." "Very well. I understand this matter is very dangerous. Take your ti to rest; this area
remains within the academy's grounds, so no one will disturb you." With that, the First Elder departed from the mountain peak.
Xiao Yan revealed a contemplative expression as he watched the First Elder disappear into the
horizon.
ow!!
"I know. The First Elder's strength is even slightly above that of Queen dusa, and the Inner
Academy has nurous elders at the Dou King and Dou Emperor realms. If I can secure their assistance, it's indeed possible to refine the Fallen Heart Fla."
"But the Inner Academy would never allow to absorb the Fallen Heart Fla for myself. This matter requires careful planning. At the very least, I need to find a suitable excuse."
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