Qingyu's Progress

We left Sunset Peak.

Lu Qingfeng found the right direction and turned back to Flying Cloud Island.

Enter the cave abode.

With a wave of his sleeve, a scene appeared in the air—

In the dense forest.

A graceful figure flashed by, carrying a black banner as she walked, with seven malevolent spirits following closely behind. Ahead, a shadowy figure flickered, occasionally revealing itself—a Black Fox Demon, sometimes transforming into human form, sometimes into fox form, its eyes gleaming with cunning.

"Monster!"

"Where do you think you're going!"

Lu Qingyu rode the Seven Fiends, and a whirlwind rose beneath her feet, carrying her and the evil spirits forward.

Whoosh!

In the blink of an eye.

The Sword Qi energy shot out, aiming to stop the black fox.

The black fox was agile, dodging the Sword Qi with a swift turn, its speed increasing even further.

"Rainflower Sword!"

"Disease!"

Lu Qingyu formed a hand seal, and a flying sword shot out, heading straight for the back of the black fox.

"Not good!"

The black fox flashed and stopped in mid-air. The flying sword missed its target and crashed into the dense forest ahead—

Boom!

With a loud boom, the Sword Qi swept across the area, smashing more than a dozen trees in front of it, which then crashed heavily to the ground, creating a crater several meters in size.

The flying sword missed its target.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, the seven evil spirits landed on all four sides of the black fox, surrounding it.

"Now!"

The panic on Black Fox's face vanished. He raised his hand, and several beams of black light shot out, slamming into Lu Qingyu's face. "Haha! Little wench, have a good taste of your Fox Lord's secret Hundred-Fragrance Pill!"

Lu Qingyu gripped the black banner in one hand and chanted an incantation while making hand Hand Seals with the other. Golden Light shone from his body, clearly indicating Transcendent-Grade Spell—

Vajra Spell!

Divine Ability are difficult to achieve. Qingshan and Qingyu have limited aptitude for cultivation and average comprehension. Even with Lu Qingfeng's daily guidance, they have not mastered many Technique Method, let alone Divine Ability.

However, having two or three Transcendent-Grade Spell is enough to handle many situations, and even to kill enemies of higher ranks within the Mystic Origin Realm.

Like Lu Qingyu.

Aside from the few Mid-Grade Spell he mastered in the Weeping Marsh, he also mastered three Transcendent-Grade Spell from the advanced Technique Method of those Mid-Grade Spell.

Like the 'Golden Light Spell' which is enhanced into the 'Vajra Spell'. Lu Qingfeng had already enhanced it to the level of Divine Ability power, but Lu Qingyu had only mastered the Transcendent Grade version.

For example, the "Palm Thunder" which is an enhanced version of the "Five-Thunder Technique" is also Transcendent Grade version.

There is one last technique, which is the Transcendent Grade "Splitting Light and Shadow Transformation Thousand Blades Escape Through the Sky", a method for pursuit and escape.

Three Transcendent-Grade Spell.

First, prevent it.

One attack.

He fled.

As long as one diligently studies and masters these three Technique Method, and combines them with the numerous magical Law Artifact that Lu Qingfeng crafted for Qingyu, even someone at the True Qi Realm can remain invincible against a Foundation Establishment.

Even to the point of winning the battle.

The black fox before them was Foundation Establishment demon, already capable of transforming into human form, and possessed numerous abilities.

However, when they encountered Lu Qingyu, who had already entered the Late True Qi Realm, they were still chased and forced to flee in panic.

Lu Qingyu had the upper hand, but her expression was serious.

With Technique Method bestowed upon him, and Vajra protection bestowed upon him.

The so-called 'Hundred-Fragrance Pill' collided with the Golden Light of the Vajra Spell and exploded, turning into a cloud of black mist that could penetrate the Golden Light and pollute the flesh.

However, the Vajra Spell is Transcendent-Grade Spell, and even though Lu Qingyu has only reached the beginner level, it is not something that can be easily broken.

Golden Light shimmered, and the black aura was continuously dispelled.

It eventually turned into wisps of black smoke and disappeared.

"This--"

The Black Fox Demon's expression changed, sensing something was wrong. She tried to escape, but then saw seven evil spirits surrounding her. The strange female cultivator stepped forward, her feet resting on a chain of talismans.

"Palm Thunder!"

Palm Thunder, and lightning descended.

The Black Fox Demon quickly parried.

Pity.

With the Seven Fiends flanking the enemy, Lu Qingyu launched the main attack. The Black Fox, who was only at the Foundation Establishment Liquid Condensation stage, couldn't hold out until the second incense stick's time. Its head was severed by the shooting Azure Origin Sword Gleam, and it fell to the ground.

He eventually died.

"Whoosh!"

Having slain a formidable enemy, Lu Qingyu was somewhat exhausted. After catching her breath, she manipulated the Seven Fiends to grab the black fox's corpse and search it thoroughly. As she looked down, her delicate nose twitched slightly, and her brows furrowed sharply.

"It stinks."

Looking down, he noticed a black spot on his clothes, emanating a strong, unpleasant odor. Clearly, it was caused by the explosion of the 'Hundred-Fragrance Pill' the Black Fox Demon had thrown earlier.

With a flash of Sword-Ray from Lu Qingyu's fingertips, she severed the piece of clothing stained with black spots.

Seven Fiends had just finished searching the black fox's corpse when they turned back, clutching their Storage Bag.

"Walk!"

Lu Qingyu did not linger, controlling the Seven Fiends beside him, and disappeared into the depths of the forest.

"The Black Fox Demon uses the filth on its body to mix with Secret Method to refine the 'Hundred-Fragrance Pill,' which contains an extremely strong fox odor. Even if you cut off your clothes, the odor will remain for many days if you get even a tiny bit of it on you."

Seeing Qingyu's disgusted expression at the body odor, Lu Qingfeng couldn't help but laugh.

This battle.

Aside from being stained by Hundred-Fragrance Pill, it was remarkably clean and neat.

"Eighth Layer True Qi Realm."

"With improved Root Bone and combat experience, both cultivation level and combat experience have greatly improved."

Lu Qingfeng nodded repeatedly.

Qingshan and Qingyu are different from him.

He had the "Primordial World" to hone his skills, so he didn't need to go out. But they couldn't. Qingshan was alright; he stayed in the Sunset Glow Sect and the Gathering Cloud Mountains, gaining a lot of experience and frequently fighting against demons and Evil Cultivator.

Qingyu stayed by Lu Qingfeng's side the whole time, and later on Gathering Immortals Island.

Not good for practice.

After refining the Dutian Dark Nether Strategies and enhancing Lu Qingyu's Root Bone, Lu Qingfeng sent her to the edge of the Weeping Marsh for training. There were very few experts there, and even Spirit Void Cultivator were extremely rare.

It's perfect for Qingyu to hone her skills.

Lu Qingfeng then dispatched six more Dutian Ghost Generals at the peak of the Spirit Void Peak to provide cover in all directions. Even if they encountered Core Formation True Person, they could hold them off for a few breaths and provide early warning, giving Lu Qingyu a chance to escape using the Dust-Veiling Banner.

To ensure that their lives are safe.

Although there are still some risks, the path of cultivation is never smooth sailing. Without taking risks and experiencing trials, focusing solely on secluded cultivation will result in slow progress. Even if Lu Qingyu's Root Bone were to reach level four, he would likely have no hope of Changsheng.

The risks are likely seven or eight times greater than going out for training at this time.

"Huh?"

In the blink of an eye.

The scene before Lu Qingfeng shifted, landing on a Dutian Ghost Generals clad in armor and wielding a battle sword. The Ghost General was hidden in the void, and in front of him, a black shadow streaked through the air, heading straight for the direction where Qingyu had disappeared.

"Black Fox Demon!"

Lu Qingfeng's eyes flickered.

Suddenly, a long sword cleaved through the air and struck the dark figure.

Bang!

The dark figure was smashed from the sky and crashed to the ground, revealing its form. It was a person in black robes, with a pointed mouth and monkey-like cheeks, and fox ears on both sides, a black fox demon.

Who are you?

"Did you kill my son?"

The Black Fox Demon frowned, steadied itself in mid-air, and stared at the Dutian Ghost Generals with a serious expression, asking him a question.

Lu Qingfeng ignored him.

The Dutian Ghost Generals did not answer.

He stepped forward with a knife, exuding an imposing aura, and then brought the knife down with another slash.

Far away.

Another shadowy figure swept through the air and landed behind the Black Fox Demon.

"Oops!"

The Black Fox Demon's heart sank to the bottom.

Half an hour later.

The Black Fox Demon, at the Spirit Void Stage, was severed in two and fell into the dense forest. The Dutian Ghost Generals stepped forward and cleaved the demon's body into dust with a single strike, causing it to dissipate into the void.

Profound Origin Water Realm.

Flying Cloud Island.

Lu Qingfeng waved his hand, dismissing the shadows in front of him, and strode towards the Flying Cloud Hall.

"Greetings, Senior Brother."

"Greetings, Master."

Flying Cloud Hall, everyone was gathered.

This includes the formal Alchemist on Flying Cloud Island.

This includes deacons Zhao Yunxing and Wang Hui.

Among the formal Alchemist, in addition to the four who remained from the first batch of Alchemist — Liu Feng, Fang Changzai, Xie Yingyuan, and Ye Mu —seven more Pill-Refining Apprentice from Flying Cloud Island have been promoted in recent years.

Two of them belonged to the alchemy rooms managed by Liu Feng and Ye Mu respectively, and were their disciples.

The other five were promising talents selected by Lu Qingfeng. With his guidance and extensive practice, they were able to advance in their careers and become Lu Qingfeng's disciples.

Apart from the seven people who were promoted to First-Order Alchemist.

Of the original three First-Order Alchemists, Ye Mu has advanced to the second tier.

In this way.

Including Lu Qingfeng, Flying Cloud Island has one Fourth-Order Alchemist, two Second-Order Alchemists, and nine First-Order Alchemists.

Below the Alchemist.

Two hundred more Pill-Refining Apprentice joined, bringing the total to four hundred.

They produced a large quantity of pills and trained Pill-Refining Apprentice. Most reached the intermediate level, totaling 250 people. There were 44 Advanced Alchemy Apprentice and 21 Master Alchemy Apprentice.

The remaining Low-Level Alchemy Apprentice are mostly newly selected and still developing. They can be useful in refining low-level pills like the Yellow Dragon Pill. Once they become proficient, even if they remain at the low level, they can refine large quantities of Yellow Dragon Pill to generate profits for Flying Cloud Island.

This is the scale.

Flying Cloud Island has long since caught up with the achievements of other Third-Order Alchemist in the Pill Convergence Hall over decades or even centuries.

If we include Lu Qingfeng, who is openly a 'Fourth-Order Alchemist', it's even a bit more than that.

Its potential is even greater.

Ordinary people only noticed Lu Qingfeng's advancement to the fourth rank, but overlooked the rapid progress of Flying Cloud Island.

Looking down at the crowd, Lu Qingfeng nodded slightly in his heart.

He aspires to take charge of the Pill Convergence Hall. Before that, it would be ideal to cultivate a team to strengthen the Pill Convergence Hall and solidify its own foundation.

His gaze swept across the crowd, and everyone below showed respect and admiration.

Lu Qingfeng waved his hand, and eleven Jade Slip landed in everyone's hands. They took them, not rushing to examine them, but their eyes were filled with anticipation as they looked at Lu Qingfeng.

They have experienced this situation several times.

"This is the formula for the top-grade Qi Condensation Pill. You should all master it, and then you can pass it on to your senior and top-grade alchemy apprentices to refine."

Lu Qingfeng said loudly.

"Top-grade elixir?"

Liu Feng's eyes lit up.

The same applies to the other Alchemist.

In the past few years, Lu Qingfeng has produced intermediate and advanced pills one after another. Now he can even improve the top-level Pill Formula?

Based on past experience, wouldn't this Qi-Coalescing Pill be as effective as First-Order Spirit Pill?!

"It's not that exaggerated."

Lu Qingfeng saw through everyone's thoughts and shook his head, saying, "Top-grade pills and first-grade spirit pills seem to be separated by a thin wall, but in reality, they are as far apart as heaven and earth. Although I have improved the formula of this Qi Condensation Pill and greatly increased its efficacy, it is still less than twice as effective as ordinary top-grade pills, and there is still a long way to go before it becomes a first-grade spirit pill."

That's it!

Less than twice as much?!

The people in the hall exchanged glances, speechless. Such words could probably only come from the person before them, the greatest alchemy genius of the Pill Convergence Hall in thousands of years.

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