Chapter 215 - 190-192: Xuan Yue Cultivation Realm, the Proliferation of Demon Kings

Chapter 215: Chapter 190-192: Xuan Yue Cultivation Realm, the Proliferation of Demon Kings

Back in his past life in the Canglan Cultivation Realm, Xu Chang’an had heard of it.

It was a neighboring cultivation realm, located to the southwest of the Canglan Cultivation Realm.

And now...

The Xuan Yue Cultivation Realm bordered the Qingyang Cultivation Realm!

In other words...

The Xuan Yue Cultivation Realm wasn’t far from the Canglan Cultivation Realm!

Realizing the connection, Xu Chang’an was overjoyed.

Of course, this "not far" was only relative.

After all, the territory of the Human Race was vast. A single Cultivation Realm could easily span tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands, of miles.

The only thing separating the Xuan Yue Cultivation Realm and the Canglan Cultivation Realm was the Qingyang Cultivation Realm!

This meant that as long as he made up his mind, Xu Chang’an could go back at any time!

Not to mention, he had never forgotten the matter of revenge for the betrayal in his past life.

During a Secret Realm exploration in his past life, the Cultivator who had ambushed him had also been a Golden Core Zhenren at the Peak of Late-stage Core Formation!

’If he gained something in that Secret Realm, after all these years, he’s probably already reached the Nascent Soul Realm!’

’Though I have now formed my Inner Core and my combat strength is on par with a top-tier Great Demon, I’m still much weaker than my past self, let alone a Nascent Soul True Monarch!’

A flicker in Xu Chang’an’s eyes showed he had already made a decision.

’I will not return to Canglan until I reach the Nascent Soul Realm!’

He was treading the path of the Ancient Demon Race, and with the help of his panel’s power, if he could achieve Pill Formation and Infant Formation and step into the Nascent Soul Realm...

...his combat strength would surely crush that of an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator!

Only then would he have the power to avenge his past life!

Otherwise, it was all just empty talk.

After browsing all the information recorded in the Jade Scroll, Xu Chang’an put it away.

He had a new plan and outlook for the future.

Attain the Nascent Soul Realm, then head to Canglan!

Oh, no, *return* to Canglan!

There were several hurdles to breaking through to the Nascent Soul Realm.

The most difficult among them was the Thunder Tribulation Pass.

Only by passing the Thunder Tribulation could the newly formed Nascent Soul truly possess life and Spirituality.

Demon Recognition Pass, Nascent Soul Formation Pass, Heart Demon Pass, and Thunder Tribulation Pass!

Four passes, each one harder than the last!

Even a top-tier Great Demon, no matter how well-prepared, couldn’t confidently say they could achieve Pill Transformation to Nascent Soul and form a Nascent Soul.

But...

Xu Chang’an could!

With the help of his panel, he was certain he could form a Nascent Soul!

What he needed was a massive amount of Energy!

’Resources! Resources! I need more resources!’

A frantic craving surged within Xu Chang’an’s heart.

In the next moment, however, he gradually calmed down.

’This craving for resources!’

’Isn’t this kind of obsession also a type of Heart Demon?’

’The Demon Path is fraught with hardship. I must proceed steadily.’

’Always be vigilant! Always be vigilant!’

After repeating this to himself a few times, Xu Chang’an’s Mental Realm returned to a state as calm and still as an ancient well.

Then, Xu Chang’an took out some Tier Three Spirit Medicines, Ores, and Elixirs from his Storage Bag.

He consumed them all.

A warm current swelled and surged within him before finally being absorbed by the panel and converted into Energy.

After a long time, all the Spirit Medicines, Ores, and Elixirs had been completely consumed.

Xu Chang’an slowly opened his eyes and stood up.

’My business here is done. It’s time to go back to Peacock Mountain!’

He had been out for longer than expected this time; it was time to return.

SWOOSH!

Xu Chang’an transformed into a Wolf Demon Silver Fang, revealing the aura of a top-tier Great Demon as he turned into a streak of light and shot toward the horizon.

...

Peacock Mountain, Cloud Sea Peak, Gray Rat Cave.

Xu Chang’an sat in a pavilion, drinking Spirit Wine and admiring the Spirit Flowers in the pond, all vying for splendor.

More than two months had passed since he returned to Gray Rat Cave from the Thundering Mountain Range.

Over the past few weeks, he had resumed his business of refining custom Elixirs.

Now, the proportion of Tier Two High-grade Elixirs among his custom orders was growing.

Evidently, over the years, his reputation as the Gray Rat Alchemist had been thoroughly established.

The Elixirs he refined were of excellent quality, and his delivery speed was exceptionally fast.

Within the Peacock Mountain region, he, the Gray Rat Alchemist, was considered one of the foremost Second-Order High-grade Alchemists, second only to those at the Quasi-Third Tier.

He was now beginning to attempt the refining of the Profound Pill.

The Profound Pill was a Tier Two High-grade Elixir.

Breaking through from the Mid-stage Foundation Establishment to the Late-stage Foundation Establishment, and thus becoming a top-tier Great Demon, required the power of a Profound Pill.

It was a top-tier Tier-Breaking Elixir within the Second Order.

Its refining difficulty was extremely high; not even all Second-Order High-grade Alchemists could necessarily master it.

If he could successfully refine the Profound Pill, it would mean that Xu Chang’an’s Alchemy Skill was approaching the Quasi-Third Tier.

Each Profound Pill represented a future top-tier Great Demon.

At that point, Xu Chang’an’s Demon Vein would also rise from that of a Veteran Great Demon to a top-tier Great Demon.

By virtue of his identity as an Alchemist alone, he would be highly regarded by many Veteran Great Demons and even top-tier Great Demons.

’It’s a shame! Refining the Profound Pill is too exhausting. I have to spend a period of time recovering after each attempt. Otherwise, given the materials I’ve collected, I could have already started my second or third attempt!’

After returning to Gray Rat Cave, Xu Chang’an rested for a month before beginning to refine the Profound Pill.

His first attempt ended in failure.

When he opened the furnace, there were only Wasted Pills, not even a single Inferior-grade one.

SWOOSH!

A streak of light flashed across the sky and landed on Shuyun Peak of Cloud Sea Peak.

Xu Chang’an glanced over but paid it no mind.

The visitor was the Earth Bear Demon Huang Stone. Ever since the incident with the Tribulation Cultivators, his relationship with the Scorpion Spirit Yu Lulu had grown increasingly close.

He often came to visit the Scorpion Spirit’s cave.

Sometimes he would stay for several days at a time.

It was a mystery how Huang Stone, as the Peacock Princess’s confidant, managed to keep up this pace.

Putting away the Spirit Wine flask and cup, Xu Chang’an returned to his Gray Rat Cave.

The final moment of relaxation before Alchemy was over.