Chapter 1014 - 721: Alchemy Achieves Great Success!

Chapter 1014: Chapter 721: Alchemy Achieves Great Success!

At the same time.

Just as Qin Ming began refining the Tier Six Yin Yang Void Returning Pill.

The situation nearby also began to experience more intense shifts quietly.

Within the Celestial Origin Valley.

Ling Tianjun, dressed in a Yin Yang Robe, sat meditating with his eyes closed on a giant rock.

Suddenly, a black-clad figure appeared in the void nearby, also possessing an early-stage Void Refining cultivation level.

He flipped the hood of his garment, revealing a square-faced, short-bearded middle-aged visage.

This cultivator, Lingyun Monarch, knew very well; he was a Golden Armor Star Guard from the lineage of Divine Monarch Jin Ao.

Ling Tianjun slowly opened his eyes and said lightly, "Elder Luoo, you’re always coming to me every few days, aren’t you afraid of people gossiping?"

Elder Luoo narrowed his eyes, chuckled, and said, "Isn’t it because Fellow Daoist Ling is not in a hurry at all, leaving me to risk coming over? If someone else had come, they wouldn’t be able to hide it as well."

"Fellow Daoist Ling, what’s going on? So much time has passed, and yet there’s still no movement on that side?"

"Hmph! Elder Luoo, you still dare to speak; your so-called plan to drive the wild beasts involved sending three Tier Five Earth Rock Dragon Beasts to surround Little Turtle Peak Spiritual Land?" Ling Tianjun continued, "They were annihilated by that person’s spirit pet before even approaching the spiritual land."

However, as he spoke, he seemed thoughtful.

The strength displayed by the Transformed Rat King, along with its high-tier bloodline, made Ling Tianjun even more determined to obtain it.

Elder Luoo said, "There will soon be a major shift; this is just an appetizer..."

"Moreover, I’ll tell you some bad news, concerning the future situation of the entire Celestial Star City."

Seeing the other speak so, Ling Tianjun’s expression showed a rare hint of surprise, since only one or two things could cause such a major shock in a human race main city like Celestial Star City.

He spoke with some astonishment, "Could it be that the position of Purple Gold Saint Armor Grand Commander... has already been decided?"

"Yes, that’s right." Elder Luoo suddenly became very serious.

Ling Tianjun still didn’t understand, "How could it be so fast? Did the Elder Council of Celestial Star City vote to decide the outcome?"

Elder Luoo sighed, "No, the position of the Purple Gold Saint Armor Grand Commander was directly given by one of the Three Great Sacred Lands, the ’Star Palace,’ to a Void Refining Perfection cultivator from above."

"This person should take office in the city shortly."

Upon hearing such an inside story, even Ling Tianjun, with his composure, felt turmoil within.

"What? A Void Refining Perfection cultivator was directly appointed?"

"Then about Lord Jin Ao’s side..." Ling Tianjun hesitated.

"Heh! Man plans, but the heavens decide!" Elder Luoo said, "Who would have thought that after Master Qianyuan and Lord Jin Ao contended for so long, the decision would be made with just a word from above."

"All efforts in vain..."

"Lord Jin Ao’s message to you: before the Purple Gold Saint Armor Grand Commander takes office, you might still have a chance."

"If you delay any further, the overall situation of Celestial Star City will be set, and Fellow Daoist Ling will almost have no chance to act against Little Turtle Peak."

"My words end here, what to do should be clear to Fellow Daoist Ling."

"The outcome of Lord Jin Ao’s failed contest remains unpredictable."

After listening, Ling Tianjun’s expression instantly became unpredictable.

He gritted his teeth, and his figure vanished instantly, heading towards Little Turtle Peak.

...

Half a month later.

Li Family of Wutong Mountain.

Li Changqing, resembling an old farmer, was tending to a batch of Purple Millet Spirit Rice in the back mountain.

It was then.

A streak of azure Escape Light flashed from the distant sky, landing before Li Changqing.

The Escape Light dissipated, revealing the figure of Li Henian.

Looking travel-worn, with even his mana aura somewhat disordered, he hurriedly greeted:

"Reporting to the Patriarch, the wild beast disturbances around Celestial Star City are escalating, involving high-tier fierce beasts of Tier Five and above."

"We joined forces with the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers and the Divine Wood Sect to repel several waves of wild beasts, suffering some casualties."

"It’s said that outside Celestial Star City, a Tier Six wild beast has even appeared."

Upon hearing this, Li Changqing’s hands froze in their task of tending to spirit plants, and he asked, turning with a grave expression:

"Even Tier Six wild beasts have appeared; this matter is no small affair! The Celestial Star has a natural barrier to block them, but if they move towards our East Bamboo Mountain Range, the consequences would be unimaginable!"

"Has Fellow Daoist Lii from Little Turtle Peak been contacted?"

Li Henian replied, "I visited not long ago and heard from Fellow Daoist Lii’s Mouse Demon spirit pet that he is currently in closed-door cultivation, refining pills, and may not emerge for some time. He has entrusted the management of the spiritual land entirely to it..."

"Alas! Who knows what Fellow Daoist Lii is thinking, choosing to go into seclusion at such a critical juncture."

"It’s not certain; Fellow Daoist Lii is remarkably fortunate and may have his plans. His cultivation has reached Divinity Transformation Perfection, and I’ve heard from Elder Lin of the Heaven-Holding Hall that Fellow Daoist Lii has a great chance of breaking through to the Void Refining stage," said Li Changqing.

Li Henian, still somewhat disbelieving, quickly said, "Is that... possible? Not to mention the immense difficulty in breaking through to Void Refining, gathering the necessary tribulation-defying treasures and Void Refining spiritual objects isn’t something ordinary loose cultivators can achieve."

"You’ve attained Divinity Transformation Perfection for such a long time... and still can’t cross this chasm?"

Upon hearing this, Li Changqing’s gaze turned to the Spirit Field.

After a while.

He finally spoke softly about a matter, "Actually, decades ago, Elder Lin once promised a Void Refining opportunity to me, discussing something with me... I’ve never mentioned it to you all this time."

"Ah? What is it, Patriarch?" Li Henian asked, puzzled.

Li Changqing said, "At that time, the upper echelons of the Immortal City discovered an Ancient Ruins Secret Realm in the Kunlun Realm and wanted to make an agreement with me to send clan members to develop this large-scale secret realm..."

"Nicely put, it’s developing, but in reality, it’s using the lives of our Li Clan members as cannon fodder to explore the path..."

"Therefore, I did not agree."

Upon hearing this, Li Henian hurriedly said, "Ancestor, you’re muddle-headed! Why didn’t you agree with Elder Lin? If you achieve Void Refining, our Li Family can secure a foothold in Celestial Star City for the next ten thousand years."

"Henian... what you say is correct, but not to mention the Void Refining stage, even with the help of opportunity, it is still extremely difficult to achieve. Among thousands of Divinity Transformation Perfection cultivators, if one or two are fortunate enough to break through successfully, it is the blessing of several generations."

"What is the meaning of sacrificing the descendants of the clan in exchange for longevity?" Li Changqing said.

Li Henian was moved by the ancestor’s choice upon hearing this and could only sigh deeply, speechless for a moment.

"Since Fellow Daoist Lii is in seclusion, you should contact the surrounding factions and prepare to face the wild beast assault."

"If we can’t hold onto this ancestral land, we will have to abandon it and seek refuge in Celestial Star City. I’ve already informed Elder Lin and the others in advance..."

After speaking, Li Changqing returned to the cave mansion to cultivate.

He also seemed to be seeking a bit of opportunity for breakthrough, but despite the Li Family’s thousands of years of foundation, it was still insufficient...

...

Outside the Wall of Life in Celestial Star City.

Numerous wild beasts charged in a frenzy, rampaging and leaving nothing alive, stirring up clouds of dust that blotted out the sky.

All were blocked outside the high wall.

Along this high wall, countless colorful spells indiscriminately attacked everything outside.

In an instant, the roars of beasts and the thunder of spells reverberated throughout the entire realm.

At the rear of the wild beast army, several Tier Six wild beasts, towering thousands of feet tall, exuded terrifying barbaric auras, crushing everything in front.

BOOM!!

A casual gesture here would turn the Dharma Ship of the Star Guard Army into dust.

On the side of the Human Race Cultivators, two Void Refining Elder silhouettes immediately flew out to stop the advance of these fierce beasts.

In an instant, the terrifying fluctuations of Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi swept in all directions.

...

Inside the cave mansion of Little Turtle Peak.

Qin Ming carefully controlled the heat, observing the changes within the Pill Furnace.

Throughout these days.

He had attempted several times and failed in alchemy, yet he finally grasped the key to refining the Yin Yang Void Returning Pill.

Fortunately, previous failures in alchemy did not result in an explosion, only turning all Five Metals and Eight Stones inside into black ash.

This time, Qin Ming was closest to success.

Thus, despite his seasoned experience in alchemy, coupled with Su Yuqing’s annotations and insights, he was extremely cautious.

The process had now reached the final pill-condensing step.

Under Qin Ming’s spiritual perception, comparable to the peak of Early-Stage Void Refining, a stream of spiritual light burst forth from within the Spirit King Cauldron, instantly integrating all spiritual materials and medicinal power.

Buzz!

Qin Ming concentratedly looked over, seeing a buzzing sound emanate from within the Spirit King Cauldron, something never seen before during previous Tier Six Blood Soul Nirvana Pill refinements.

The next moment.

A tantalizing aroma wafted from the Spirit King Cauldron, soon followed by nine-colored spiritual lights appearing, manifesting an unusual sight of a Divine Pill’s emergence above the cave mansion.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat and Tian Ling’er couldn’t help but exclaim.

The vision atop the Celestial Vault continued to evolve.

After a long while, it gradually dissipated.

A Tier Six Divine Pill, imbued with spirit intelligence, flew out from the Spirit King Cauldron, seemingly attempting to escape.

Seeing this, Qin Ming merely lifted his hand, capturing the pill back in an instant.

He examined the Yin Yang Void Returning Pill in his hand, finding it to be a Divine Pill with intertwining Yin and Yang, flawless and exuding a golden halo of Dao resonance.

Simply holding it gave a sense of being close to the Great Dao.

"The Yin Yang Void Returning Pill, coveted by countless Divinity Transformation Cultivators, has finally been successfully refined by me!"

"The only pity is that so many resources were consumed, just to barely form a single pill."

Gazing at the Divine Pill before him, Qin Ming couldn’t help but feel a bit excited.

The Void Refining Dao was now within reach.

He took out a delicate jade bottle, sealed the Yin Yang Void Returning Pill, and spent two days restoring and adjusting his own state.

"There’s no time like the present."

"All spiritual objects needed to strike at the Void Refining stage are prepared."

"The ’True Primordial Yin Yang Technique’ is mostly mastered, and the grasp of Five Elements Unification has increased."

"Why not begin the assault today?"

With this thought.

Qin Ming’s gaze was incredibly determined as he stepped out of the Little Spirit Realm.

He had to choose to attempt Void Refining outside the main peak; otherwise, the Void Refining Tribulation might destroy the Little Spirit Realm, which wouldn’t be worthwhile.

Upon learning Qin Ming was preparing to strike at the Void Refining stage, the Heaven-Devouring Rat and other beasts were all thrilled.

Even the cold face of Lan Bing Fairy showed a hint of emotion:

"Then let us wish our master success in the breakthrough."

"We will guard outside and protect the master!"

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