Chapter 1823: Han Yan’s Success

Others also kept their eyes on the Pill Furnace, but there really wasn’t much to see in the Furnace itself. Soon, their gaze landed on the alchemy fire beneath.

Looking through that translucent white flame, the entire Fire Storage Stone seemed to become transparent. Within it, a tiny flicker of verdant green flame swayed gently, resembling an emerging grass shoot. The verdant light, thin as silk, also spread from the tiny grass shoot, permeating the Pill Furnace, teeming with vitality and filled with Spiritual Intent. ℯℯ𝑙.

Han Yan understood, this time she truly understood.

No wonder the Phoenix Nirvana Pill is not simply about extending life but also has the effect of rejuvenating a hundred years younger. Its reliance is not solely on medicinal power or Dan Power, but on the Spiritual Power inherent in the Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire. Only when this Spiritual Power merges into the Elixir does it manifest such miraculous effects.

She also understood why Gu Qingyang could refine the Fengnie Pill before but failed repeatedly later. Because the Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire hadn’t truly nurtured, its Spiritual nature was still very weak. After using it several times, it would decrease a bit. Even if unused, it would continue to weaken until it disappeared.

The Chaos Heavenly Fire is the Source of Ten Thousand Flames. Under its embrace, the Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire on the brink of extinction manifested vitality once more. Relying on its Spiritual Power, this Phoenix Nirvana Pill was finally refined successfully.

"The pill is complete!" Noticing that the Spiritual Fire power within the Fire Storage Stone had fully integrated into the Phoenix Nirvana Pill, Han Yan stopped her hand gestures and retrieved the Chaos Heavenly Fire.

"Is it done?" Everyone looked at Han Yan in amazement.

Gu Qingyang exerted great effort, even to the point of exhaustion and bleeding, yet failed to refine the Phoenix Nirvana Pill, and now it was truly completed. It seemed like Han Yan hadn’t done much except for casting a few simple hand gestures to maintain the alchemy fire.

Han Yan didn’t explain, she directly opened the furnace lid.

A pristine white Elixir leaped out of the furnace, spinning in the air, swiftly turning into a fiery red color like a burning Fireball. Soon, the red faded, changing back into a pure white, radiating translucent patterns like Jade.

A faint Elixir Fragrance wafted over; everyone felt a surge of energy, as if they had become younger.

"Refined, truly refined!" Tang Family Master and Feng Family Head murmured, though everything unfolded before their eyes, it was still hard to believe.

"Master Priest has such prowess in alchemy, had I known this earlier, I wouldn’t have dared to show myself." Having not seen the Phoenix Nirvana Pill emerge for many years, Gu Qingyang was slightly overwhelmed with excitement before speaking with some remorse.

"Family Head Gu, don’t belittle yourself. Actually, you had refined ninety-nine percent of this Elixir; I merely lent a helping hand in the last one percent," Han Yan said humbly, which was indeed the case.

As she spoke, Han Yan took out a Jade Bottle to collect the Phoenix Nirvana Pill and handed it to Gu Qingyang.

"No need to comfort me, Master Priest. I’ve failed so many times, don’t I know that the last one percent is crucial? No matter how well everything before is refined, it still won’t succeed." Gu Qingyang accepted the Phoenix Nirvana Pill, speaking candidly.

"By the way, Master Priest, what exactly is the matter with the final step? I’ve long known the problem lies in this step, pondering over it for years without finding the cause," Gu Qingyang asked, puzzled.

"I’m not sure either; it probably has something to do with the Divine Arts I cultivate," Han Yan replied.

Regarding the secret of Chaos Heavenly Fire, she didn’t want outsiders to know. Not that she mistrusted Gu Qingyang, but the Holy Continent doesn’t have Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire. If Gu Qingyang were to accidentally reveal it, who knows what troubles it might bring. Her identity was special; avoiding trouble was best.

"I see, I was too rash," Gu Qingyang didn’t doubt nor mind. Huayu Temple is one of the oldest temples on the Divine Continent, with its legacy Divine Arts naturally holding mysteries that outsiders cannot know, which he fully understood.

"Family Head Gu, keep that Fire Storage Stone safe. Next time you won’t need my help; you might be able to refine the Phoenix Nirvana Pill yourself," Han Yan reminded Gu Qingyang.

Due to the restrictions of Heaven and Earth Rules, the Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire within the Fire Storage Stone likely will never fully form. Yet, as long as she was there, reviving its vitality and spirituality wasn’t a problem.

"Ah!" Gu Qingyang exclaimed instinctively. But upon receiving the Fire Storage Stone, he immediately perceived some subtle change within, distinctly different, almost resembling when he first found it.

Clearly, this was related to Han Yan’s white flame earlier.

"Thank you, Master Priest! My Gu family will never forget this kindness; we shall comply if ever called upon," Gu Qingyang, realizing it involved Huayu Temple’s secrets, didn’t speak further, yet his gratitude was evident.

Tang Family Master and Feng Family Head were slightly stunned, though they heard it indirectly that Han Yan utilized Huayu Temple’s Secret Divine Technique to do something with the Fire Storage Stone, ensuring Gu Qingyang’s future attempts at refining the Phoenix Nirvana Pill would never fail.

Both were wise enough to know what should be asked and what shouldn’t, thus remained silent, only their gaze at Han Yan slightly shifted.

"Family Head Gu is too formal," Han Yan responded courteously.

Her actions were just to try out, uncertain of success, hence embarrassed by such gratitude. Naturally, if certain, she would help due to Shen Yuhe’s situation and her admiration for Gu Qingyang, along with being moved by his friendship with Tang Gu.

Shen Yuhe looked at Han Yan with deep gratitude, yet said little more. Their relationship was such that saying more would seem distant.

"Yu He, never forget the great kindness of the Master Priest to our Gu family. Assist her wholeheartedly in the future, otherwise, I’ll be the first not to forgive you," Gu Qingyang said seriously to Shen Yuhe.

"Rest assured, grandfather. You know how much the priests and people of Huayu City worship Master Priest. If I dare not listen to her, I won’t need you to act; their saliva alone would drown me," Shen Yuhe replied, sticking out her tongue playfully. The series of surprises made her realize how wise she was to advocate for Han Yan as Master Priest in the first place, how honored to serve under her, and how unnecessary her grandfather’s reminders were.

"By the way, grandfather, since these relic soul beads are of no use, you should just take them," Shen Yuhe handed over the relic soul beads to her grandfather.

"You’re still young, with a long road ahead. Relic soul beads are highly beneficial for your cultivation, keep them for yourself," Gu Qingyang insisted, returning the relic soul beads.