Chapter 220 - 193: Arranged Battle at Black Mist Valley, Advancement in Skills

Chapter 220: Chapter 193: Arranged Battle at Black Mist Valley, Advancement in Skills

It was only a matter of time!

Going to the Black Mist Valley to watch the two Demon Kings fight was an option, but it came with the risk of exposing his true strength.

His Breath Concealment Technique could deceive top-tier Demon Kings!

But he had no confidence that it would fool the Red Snake Demon King.

As his Cultivation continued to improve, the Magic and Secret Techniques from his previous life would gradually lose their edge.

Until they became completely useless.

’I intend to walk the path of the Ancient Demon Race again, so there’s no need to practice ordinary Magic. Even Secret Techniques that cause a burst of Demon Power won’t be very effective.’

’My own Demon Body and Spirit is the best Magic of all!’

’Let your Magic twist and turn, let your Divine Techniques number in the thousands; I will shatter them all with brute force!’

’However...’

’I still need to collect a few Attack Secret Skills that enhance the flesh-and-blood body, particularly Secret Techniques from the Ancient Demon Race.’

「On this day, inside the Black Mist Valley, the Peacock King faced the Red Snake Demon King in battle.」

Hordes of demons gathered, and Top-tier Great Demons flocked, all to witness the might of a top-tier Demon King!

And on this very day, inside Gray Rat Cave on Cloud Sea Peak, Xu Chang’an was attempting to refine a batch of Soul Nourishing Pills.

The Soul Nourishing Pill, a Quasi-Third Tier Elixir.

It could strengthen one’s Divine Spirit and polish their Demon Sense, thereby enhancing it.

Of the four trials of Core Formation, the Demon Recognition Pass is the first.

The Soul Nourishing Pill was what helped Great Demons overcome this trial.

Top-tier Great Demons aiming to break through the Core Formation bottleneck would often take a Soul Nourishing Pill beforehand to nurture their Divine Spirit and strengthen their Demon Sense.

Inside the Alchemy Room, a massive Alchemy Furnace was being heated by a blazing Flame.

Xu Chang’an sat before the Alchemy Furnace, his concentration absolute.

He unleashed his Demon Sense, observing every minute detail inside the Alchemy Furnace.

His Demon Power meticulously adjusted the positions of the Spirit Medicine and Spiritual Materials inside.

Refining the Soul Nourishing Pill was exceptionally difficult.

A single batch took three days to refine.

Today was the final day of Xu Chang’an’s refining process.

Time ticked by.

HUMMM—

Streaks of light swirled continuously over the Alchemy Furnace.

Xu Chang’an didn’t relax in the slightest. He continued to control the heat and make fine adjustments within the Alchemy Furnace.

HUMMM... HUMMM... HUMMM...

The light began to flicker.

The flickering grew faster and faster!

Finally, it reached its limit!

Then, the light erupted!

"Now’s the time!"

Xu Chang’an seized the moment and roared.

"Rise!"

HUMMM.

The Pill Furnace flew open!

A wave of searing heat rolled out of the Pill Furnace, followed by a swirl of rosy light.

An incredibly rich fragrance of elixirs swept through the room.

"Success!"

Xu Chang’an’s face lit up with joy.

Six elixirs lay quietly inside the Alchemy Furnace.

The Soul Nourishing Pills were a success!

’I’ve finally reached the Quasi-Third Tier Skill Realm!’

Xu Chang’an was elated.

Successfully creating the Soul Nourishing Pill meant he had officially entered the realm of Quasi-Third Tier Alchemy Skill.

The bottleneck was broken. Now, all he needed to do was continue refining, accumulating experience, learning from mistakes, and improving his success rate.

From his entry-level beginnings in Alchemy to this day, it had taken Xu Chang’an over forty years to become a Quasi-Third Tier Alchemist.

A Quasi-Third Tier Alchemist wasn’t comparable to a full-fledged Tier Three Alchemist.

But throughout the entire Red Cloud Mountain Range, they were still a renowned figure.

They could be called a true Alchemy Master.

Back then, when Cheng Mengying invested in Xu Chang’an, she was gambling on the possibility of befriending a future Quasi-Third Tier Alchemist.

And now, Xu Chang’an was a Quasi-Third Tier Alchemist.

’I should let that little lioness know.’

After stowing the Soul Nourishing Pills, Xu Chang’an began to write a letter.

The letter was addressed to Cheng Mengying of Lion’s Mane Cave.

This little lioness had invested in him for years, supplying him with vast quantities of Alchemy Materials. Now that he had become a Quasi-Third Tier Alchemist, it was only right that he offer her some form of repayment.

In the letter, Xu Chang’an first expressed his gratitude for Cheng Mengying’s years of support. Then, he revealed his successful advancement to a Quasi-Third Tier Alchemist.

He stated that his success rate for refining Golden Crow Pills and Profound Pills was extremely high, and that he also had a significant success rate with Quasi-Tier Three Elixirs like the Soul Nourishing Pill.

If Cheng Mengying was interested, he could refine them for her free of charge.

Furthermore, if she had other needs, such as help with other demon-related affairs, she could ask him directly. Out of respect for her, Xu Chang’an would consider taking action.

At the end of the letter, Xu Chang’an broached the subject of whether she wished to continue supplying him with Alchemy Materials.

Should he reach the level of Tier Three Alchemy Skill one day, he would not forget this friendship.

The price for the Alchemy Materials needed for Quasi-Tier Three Elixirs started to rise to an exorbitant level.

The cost was one thing, but the rarity of the primary and secondary ingredients was another.

Given Cheng Mengying’s status in Lion’s Mane Cave, it would likely be extremely difficult for her to procure such Spiritual Herbs and Plants on her own.

Although Xu Chang’an’s letter was addressed to Cheng Mengying, he actually wanted to use her as an intermediary to establish a connection with the Green-eyed Lion King of Lion’s Mane Cave.

Investing in a Quasi-Third Tier Alchemist was no longer something a single Demon could afford.

It required the backing and resources of an entire faction.

The investment today was a massive amount of resources. The future return would be the friendship of a genuine Tier Three Alchemist.

Of course, for now, it was merely the hope of him becoming a Tier Three Alchemist.

Breaking through the bottleneck to become a Tier Three Alchemist was as difficult as a Top-tier Great Demon becoming a Demon King.

The investment process was not without risk.

But at the same time, it came with hope.

Between risk and hope, the choice lay with Lion’s Mane Cave.

Years ago, Peacock Mountain had chosen to invest in Master Luo.

Today, Master Luo, having achieved Tier Three Middle Grade Alchemy Skill, presides over Peacock Demon City and brings immense profits to Peacock Mountain.

In the future, Xu Chang’an could very well bring the same immense profits to Lion’s Mane Cave.

But only time would tell how things would ultimately turn out. And...

...Lion’s Mane Cave’s choice.

After sending the letter, Xu Chang’an had no way of knowing the shockwaves it would send through Lion’s Mane Cave.

Nor could he see the priceless expression on the face of the Top-tier Great Demon known as Uncle Long upon hearing of his promotion to Quasi-Third Tier Alchemist.

Furthermore, because of Xu Chang’an’s letter, Cheng Mengying’s status and influence within Lion’s Mane Cave would increase dramatically.

A Quasi-Third Tier Alchemist represented more than just himself.

He represented the friendship of numerous Top-tier Great Demons.

He represented the vast network of Demon Veins behind him, and the immense value that came with it.

Not even a top-tier faction would underestimate it.

While the status of a Quasi-Third Tier Alchemist was not quite equal to that of a Quasi-Demon King, it wasn’t far behind.

Moreover, in certain situations and occasions, the value a Quasi-Third Tier Alchemist could provide was even greater than that of a Quasi-Demon King.