"Master, what is the story behind this Eight-Ape Embracing-Elixir Furnace?" Lin Shiqing asked, unable to help himself as he watched the situation take an unexpected turn. He had narrowly escaped death in the Dragon Abyss.
"This object was forged by an ancient heretical sage of alchemy. It is said that, while still a fourth-tier Alchemy Sage, he once used it to fight a fifth-tier Alchemy Sage to a draw. As long as even a wisp of elixir energy enters the Eight-Ape Embracing-Elixir Furnace's protective barrier, repeated cycles and accumulations will gradually strengthen it. The last time this furnace appeared was over a hundred thousand years ago. It is indeed one of the most formidable weapons in the art of alchemy, able to strengthen elixir energy in a short time."
"It is said that a twofold increase is nothing difficult. With sufficient mastery of the furnace, the increase might even be greater. The specifics depend greatly on the alchemist and the environment. In terms of alchemical skill alone, Fellow Daoist Yin is a level or two below me. But with this furnace's support, if we were to clash using only elixir energy, even I might not be his match. Fellow Daoist Dongfang should have had the upper hand in this contest, but things clearly aren't so simple. Fellow Daoist Yin dared to issue this challenge because he came prepared."
"So Fellow Daoist Dongfang is in danger this time." Lin Shiqing's expression remained unchanged, but inwardly he sighed. If Lu Xiaotian had not shown mercy in the Dragon Abyss, Lin Shiqing would already have been buried beneath it. Lu Xiaotian was, after all, a man who valued loyalty and righteousness. He had treated even Lin Shiqing, who now stood on the opposite side, with such kindness. If Lin Shiqing had not been