Myriad Beast Spirit Flame Shows Its Might, Fifth-grade Pill Complete!

"Spirit Replenishing Purple Pill?"

Fama was stunned. "Are you sure? This is a peak Fifth-grade Pill. Even ordinary Fifth-grade Alchemists have less than a ten percent chance of success. Even if I refined it myself, my success rate would only be fifty percent. I suggest you refine the beginner-level Fifth-grade Spirit Nurturing Pill instead."

"Elder Fama is right. The Spirit Nurturing Pill is simpler."

"Brother Xiao, you should consider this carefully."

Otto and Frank advised him as well.

"No need. This one will do." Xiao Cang waved his hand.

The Fifth-grade Alchemist experience rewarded by the system was no ordinary alchemist experience. It contained the refining experience and insights for every Fifth-grade Pill.

Refining the Spirit Replenishing Purple Pill might have been difficult for others, but for him, it was effortless.

Moreover, he wanted to refine this pill in preparation for when he went to the Tagor Desert to win over Medusa in the future.

"Since that is the case, I shall prepare the Medicinal Ingredients for you." Fama said no more and turned to leave.

Although the materials for refining the Spirit Replenishing Purple Pill were precious, they were absolutely worth it if they could be used to befriend a prodigy like Xiao Cang.

A moment later, Fama brought over all the Medicinal Ingredients.

Yin Yang Flower, Fire Yang Spirit Leaf, Tiangang Spirit Grass... every single one was an exceedingly precious medicinal ingredient.

Frank and Otto's eyes gleamed at the sight.

"Then I'll be going in."

Xiao Cang accepted the five sets of Medicinal Ingredients and turned to enter the Alchemy Room.

With a flick of his finger, an alchemy cauldron flew out of his Storage Ring and landed in the center of the Alchemy Room with a thunderous crash.

The entire cauldron was golden. Four golden dragons coiled around it as if soaring into the heavens, their open mouths serving as fire vents. Its body was covered in obscure and profound patterns. One look was enough to tell that it was extraordinary.

This was the Golden Dragon Chant Cauldron he had obtained from the Misty Cloud Sect. It was quite rare and could withstand the intensity required to refine sixth-grade Pills!

Xiao Cang sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion, placed one set of Medicinal Ingredients before him, and began making preparations.

Fama and the other two watched Xiao Cang without saying a word.

Their hearts rose into their throats.

If Xiao Cang truly succeeded today, they would be witnessing the rise of an unprecedented prodigy!

Xiao Cang spread open his palm, and a cluster of red flames ignited above it.

This was not the Myriad Beast Spirit Flame, but rather a rare flame from a fifth-tier magical beast that he had refined with Yun Yun's help—the Red Spirit Flame.

Although its effects were far inferior to those of Heavenly Flames, it was still much stronger than ordinary Dou Qi flames.

With a thought, the Red Spirit Flame flew beneath the Golden Dragon Chant Cauldron and began burning fiercely.

The first step of alchemy was controlling the flame's temperature.

At the same time, he spread out his Spiritual Sense, constantly monitoring the condition of the alchemy cauldron.

Once the temperature was suitable, Xiao Cang activated his Dou Qi and tossed the first medicinal ingredient into the cauldron, slowly beginning to refine it.

Fama and the other two watched silently from the side.

Just then, Fama noticed a figure quietly appear behind them.

He had been about to strike when he found the newcomer's aura somewhat familiar. Turning around, he saw that it was Gu He.

Gu He was not only an honorary elder of the Misty Cloud Sect, but also an honorary elder of the Alchemist Guild. Naturally, no one stopped him from coming and going within the Alchemist Guild.

"Gu He, why are you here?" Fama asked.

"Nothing much. I merely came to take a look. Elder Fama, Xiao Cang is...?"

The moment Gu He arrived, his gaze fell upon Xiao Cang and did not move away.

In truth, he had come specifically for Xiao Cang.

That morning, he had heard disciples from the sect say that Xiao Cang had gone to the Alchemist Guild, immediately piquing his curiosity.

What pill was there that Xiao Cang could not ask him to refine, that he had to make a special trip to the Alchemist Guild?

Thus, driven by curiosity and jealousy, he had followed him here.

Remembering that Xiao Cang and Gu He were both elders of the Misty Cloud Sect, Fama did not think much of it. "He is taking the assessment for Fifth-grade Alchemist certification."

"What?"

Gu He's gaze sharpened, and shock appeared on his face.

Fifth-grade?

He instinctively refused to believe it, but after taking a closer look, he recognized the Medicinal Ingredients laid out beside Xiao Cang. They were precisely the ingredients for the Fifth-grade Spirit Replenishing Purple Pill.

Yet he still did not believe Xiao Cang could successfully refine it!

"He is truly overestimating himself. With his current one-star Dou King cultivation, I fear he cannot even reach the high temperature required for the Spirit Replenishing Purple Pill, much less form the pill."

Gu He slowly shook his head. His seemingly calm assessment concealed deep mockery.

He had only broken through to Dou King a few days ago, yet he already wanted to advance to Fifth-grade Alchemist?

And he was even trying to refine a peak Fifth-grade Pill like the Spirit Replenishing Purple Pill.

What a delusion!

Even he, as he was now, did not dare claim he had absolute confidence in refining this pill.

Fama was speechless.

Although he too wished to witness the birth of a peerless prodigy, Gu He's words clearly made more sense.

Xiao Cang was refining the pill in an orderly manner.

He was completely focused and had not even noticed Gu He's arrival.

Following the proper order, he placed the medicinal ingredients into the alchemy cauldron one after another.

Time slowly passed. Many precious medicinal ingredients transformed into dense liquid and potent medicinal power within the cauldron. They merged together inside it, but the mutually repelling medicinal powers within some ingredients clashed, causing the energy to surge wildly and making the cauldron hum and shake.

"This is bad. The medicinal power seems to be losing balance."

"Brother Xiao, hold steady!"

Otto and Frank's palms sweated as they grew anxious for Xiao Cang.

"Hold steady? Hehe... I already said that Xiao Cang's cultivation is insufficient to meet the high-temperature requirements of such a pill. Without enough heat, he cannot quickly complete the fusion of the medicinal powers, causing their balance to collapse. Once the medicinal power runs wild, it is uncertain whether even his alchemy cauldron can be preserved."

Seeing Xiao Cang on the verge of failure, the corners of Gu He's mouth could not stop rising.

Ever since Xiao Cang had married Yun Yun, Gu He's mind had become twisted. Whenever he saw Xiao Cang suffer a setback, he could not help feeling delighted!

"Gu He is right."

"Challenging a peak Fifth-grade Pill just after breaking through to Dou King is still too forced..."

Disappointment flashed through Fama's eyes. It seemed he would not have the chance to witness an eighteen-year-old Fifth-grade Alchemist today.

At the same time.

Xiao Cang had noticed it as well.

"It seems the Red Spirit Flame alone truly cannot handle such a high-level pill."

"Fine then. It is time for the Myriad Beast Spirit Flame to be put to use."

These thoughts flashed through Xiao Cang's mind in an instant, and then he spread open his left palm.

The dazzling golden Myriad Beast Spirit Flame suddenly appeared, and a terrifying fluctuation filled with destructive aura swept outward in an instant!

"Golden flames? Xiao Cang actually possesses two types of unusual flame?"

"What flame is that? Such a domineering aura! It has even made the surrounding temperature several degrees hotter!"

Otto and Frank's eyelids twitched in astonishment.

Staring at that dazzling Golden Light Fire Lotus, they actually felt their hearts pound with fear.

"This is?"

Fama narrowed his eyes, sensing that this flame was anything but ordinary.

It was not uncommon for alchemists to possess unusual flames, yet Xiao Cang's golden flame made even him feel palpitations.

Only Gu He's pupils contracted as he blurted out in disbelief:

"This is a Heavenly Flame!"

"What?!"

Otto and Frank were immediately filled with shock and disbelief upon hearing that!

They could tell that Xiao Cang's golden flame was formidable, but they had not dared associate it with a Heavenly Flame.

After all, even across the entire continent, Heavenly Flames were exceedingly rare treasures!

"A Heavenly Flame?"

Fama found it hard to believe after hearing this, but then he recalled that Gu He had searched for Heavenly Flames for many years and was extremely familiar with them. It was unlikely that he had mistaken it.

"No wonder! No wonder Xiao Cang dared attempt a peak Fifth-grade Pill. So this is what he was relying on!"

Fama came to a realization, and a trace of joy for Xiao Cang appeared in his aged eyes.

With this, Xiao Cang's chances of advancing to Fifth-grade were much greater!

"A Heavenly Flame! It is actually a Heavenly Flame!"

Gu He's eyes burned with desire. He had pursued Heavenly Flames for so long, yet this was the first time he had seen one with his own eyes.

But when he realized that this Heavenly Flame already had an owner, his expression quickly turned ugly.

"Wait, this aura... it is the aura that appeared on the day Xiao Cang broke through to Dou King!"

Gu He suddenly remembered.

At once, his expression became incomparably grim.

So the possibility he had least wanted to believe that day had actually been true!

Xiao Cang had not only married the goddess Gu He loved, but had also obtained the Heavenly Flame Gu He had longed for to the point of obsession.

Such fortune made jealousy rise within him uncontrollably.

With the enhancement of the Myriad Beast Spirit Flame, refining and fusing the medicinal power became much smoother.

Time passed second by second.

Half an hour later.

Xiao Cang successfully fused the medicinal power of the various ingredients and began the final step: refining the liquid filled with dense medicinal power into a pill.

Another half hour passed.

Sizzle!

The fire vents of the alchemy cauldron stopped spewing flames, and four streams of air burst from their mouths.

Suddenly, a powerful ripple of medicinal energy spread from the cauldron.

Fama flicked his sleeve and blocked it.

Immediately afterward, colored Pill Fragrance like mist spread through the air, gathering above the alchemy cauldron into purple Pill Fragrance like clouds and painted scenery.

"It's done!"

Xiao Cang revealed a pleased smile and raised his hand.

The lid of the alchemy cauldron flew open, and a round pill shining with dazzling light flew from within and landed in his palm.