Grandpa Lu's Alchemy Dao Contempt Chain, Human-Supplementing Immortal Pill!

A string of aged yet forceful questions exploded through Xiao Yao's mind like thunder, making even his soul tremble slightly.

He stood frozen on the spot, his handsome face filled with disbelief.

Th-this pill furnace casually bestowed by Supreme Master... actually had an Artifact Spirit?! And judging by its tone, its origins were simply beyond imagination!

Once the shock passed, an indescribable surge of ecstasy rose in Xiao Yao's heart! This was no mere pill furnace—it was clearly a living alchemy grandmaster, a personal tutor from Tushita Palace!

He forcibly calmed his turbulent emotions, put away his former contempt, and respectfully cupped his hands toward the Eight Trigrams Furnace floating before him. Sending his voice through divine sense, he said, "This junior is Xiao Yao of the Dao Sect. I have already entered Supreme Master's lineage. Your true body, this art, and this fire were all bestowed by Master."

His voice was neither servile nor overbearing, clearly explaining the situation and establishing his identity.

"You entered Ancestral Master's lineage?!"

The aged voice rang out again. This time, the arrogance and suspicion in its tone had noticeably diminished, replaced by scrutiny and astonishment. An invisible, vast intent spread from the furnace, carefully sweeping over every part of Xiao Yao's body before finally lingering over his Sea of Consciousness and dantian.

A moment later, the voice let out an exclamation of surprise.

"Hiss... the Great Grade Heavenly Immortal Art! And... an 'Innate Dao Body' at such an age, with a solid foundation, a condensed soul, and the perfected realm of 'Refining Essence into Qi'! Good! Excellent! I never expected that upon awakening from my slumber, I would encounter a direct disciple of Ancestral Master!"

That vast intent withdrew. Purple-gold light flowed across the body of the Eight Trigrams Furnace, and a blurred yet exceedingly proud elderly face faintly emerged.

"Boy, since you are Ancestral Master's disciple, then according to seniority, you may call me 'Grandpa Lu' from now on!" The old man's voice carried a trace of approval and fondness. "With me personally guiding you, you will surely take countless fewer detours on the path of alchemy!"

"This disciple, Xiao Yao, greets Grandpa Lu!" Xiao Yao readily complied and bowed respectfully again.

The more powerful backers one had, the more paths opened before them—he understood that principle all too well.

"Mm." Grandpa Lu seemed quite pleased with Xiao Yao's attitude and said proudly, "Boy, since this is our first meeting and you carry the Dao Sect's inheritance, I shall test you a little. Tell me, what level has the art of alchemy in your world reached?"

At that, an awkward expression appeared on Xiao Yao's face.

After hesitating briefly, he explained some basic facts about the Dou Qi Continent to the furnace spirit. Then, he took out several pills he had kept in his storage ring for emergencies. They were first-grade pills for healing wounds and restoring qi, with faint medicinal fragrances and dull luster.

"Grandpa Lu, these are the lowest-grade pills in this world..."

"Hmph, these count as pills? They are merely the medicinal properties of several herbs forcibly kneaded together! They are riddled with impurities and their energies are chaotic. Consuming them brings no benefit and instead damages one's foundation! What a disgrace!" Grandpa Lu snorted disdainfully.

Xiao Yao gave a bitter smile, having expected this outcome. Gritting his teeth, he placed the fourth-grade "Marrow Cleansing Pill" gifted to him by Old Man Yao in his palm.

The moment this pill appeared, a rich medicinal fragrance filled the entire cave. The pill itself was round and smooth, emitting a faint fluorescent glow. Its appearance was exceptional.

"Grandpa Lu, this pill is already considered quite precious in this world. It was made by a... well, an alchemy master."

Grandpa Lu's blurred face moved closer, as though examining it carefully.

A moment later, his mocking laughter, full of contempt and disdain, echoed through the cave.

"Pfft... this? This?!"

"The technique of wrapping the medicinal liquid in soul force has barely entered the threshold and is still crude. Only some impurities were removed, and the only thing of note is that the flame used carries a trace of a cold anomaly... Tsk, tsk, tsk. It is still an insult to alchemy! Are all the alchemists in this world nothing but snot-nosed children?!"

"Boy, do you know what true alchemy is? It is following the Heavenly Dao and harmonizing yin and yang! It is allowing countless medicinal properties to evolve naturally within the furnace, returning the acquired to the innate and seizing the creation of heaven and earth! Not using brute force to 'manufacture' pills like this!"

Grandpa Lu's voice was like a great bell, every word striking deeply against Xiao Yao's heart and opening a door to a path of alchemy he had never heard of before.

"Grandpa Lu's lesson is correct." Xiao Yao accepted the instruction humbly, gaining a true understanding of Old Man Yao's attainments. Before genuine immortal alchemy, the pill-refining arts of the Dou Qi Continent truly were no more than a child's scribbles.

"Hmph, at least you have some comprehension." Grandpa Lu's intent seemed to pierce through endless space, sweeping over the entirety of the Jia Ma Empire before he let out an even more disdainful snort.

"Utterly ridiculous! The finest pills in this empire are nothing worth mentioning, and they even come from that Gu He who dares call himself the 'Pill King.' In my eyes, his pill-refining techniques have not even crossed the threshold of alchemy! His soul force is an absolute mess. Remember this, boy: once one takes the wrong path, they will never glimpse true alchemy for the rest of their life!"

Xiao Yao silently committed those words to memory.

"Enough of this nonsense." Grandpa Lu's tone turned serious. "Boy, since you have received Ancestral Master's true inheritance, you can no longer follow these crooked paths. Today, I shall guide you through the first pill refinement of your life!"

Xiao Yao's spirits lifted, and his eyes filled with anticipation.

"Please instruct me, Grandpa Lu!"

"First, sink your mind into the Dan Dao Origin Book bestowed by Ancestral Master and find a pill formula called the 'Heaven Mending Immortal Pill.'"

Xiao Yao did as instructed, extending his divine sense into the Chaos Jade Slip.

Boom!

In an instant, his consciousness seemed to be pulled into a vast sea of stars formed from countless pill formulas and medicinal theories! Endless principles of alchemy swirled around him, every character containing the aura of the Great Dao.

With a thought, he locked onto the four words "Heaven Mending Immortal Pill."

In that instant, a magnificent and boundless pill formula unfolded within his Sea of Consciousness.

"Heaven Mending Immortal Pill: An ancient sage gathered nine-heavens breathing soil, collected the essence of the sun and moon, and drew upon the qi of chaos to refine this supreme immortal pill. This pill can mend the flaws of heaven, fill the pits of earth, reverse life and death, and reshape creation..."

Though the introduction consisted of only a few short lines, it left Xiao Yao's mind shaking violently. This was no pill—it was clearly a divine object capable of creating worlds!

Just as he was immersed in it, Grandpa Lu's voice woke him. "Boy, wake up! Stop looking. With your current cultivation and the barren resources of this world, you cannot even find a single herb needed to refine this pill!"

Xiao Yao came back to his senses, an embarrassed smile appearing on his face.

"However," Grandpa Lu continued, changing the subject, "though we cannot refine an immortal pill, we can take a trace of its divine essence, weaken it by hundreds of millions of times, and refine a 'Human-Supplementing Immortal Pill'!"

"A Human-Supplementing Immortal Pill?"

"Correct!" Grandpa Lu's voice carried a hint of pride. "Though this pill is an extremely weakened version of an immortal pill, it still contains a trace of the true meaning of 'completion'! It can make up for the foundations of your physical body, cleanse the bloodline within you, temper your soul, and allow your 'Innate Dao Body' to perfectly match your realm of 'Refining Qi into Spirit,' without the slightest flaw! In the future, it can also transform others, awaken their bloodlines, and possesses endless wondrous uses!"

Xiao Yao's breathing instantly quickened!

The effects of this "Human-Supplementing Immortal Pill" were practically tailor-made for him!

"Please instruct me, Grandpa Lu. What medicinal ingredients do I need?"

"Medicinal ingredients... Hmph, what good things could this backwater place possibly have?" Grandpa Lu pondered for a moment. "Fine, we'll make do with local materials. The main ingredient for this pill requires the heart's blood of a living creature containing immense vitality and bloodline power. Go into these mountains and find medicinal ingredients with similar properties to use as substitutes. Find some of what you call adult Dou Wang-class beasts and take their heart's blood and beast flames. Add some sufficiently aged Spirit Grass, and it should barely suffice."

Dou Wang-class Magical Beasts!

To others, this would have been a deadly threat. But to Xiao Yao, it had become synonymous with "walking medicinal ingredients"!

"This disciple understands!" Excitement gleamed in Xiao Yao's eyes. He was already impatient to test his current strength!

"Wait!" Grandpa Lu suddenly warned, "Kid, although you have obtained the fire seed of the Samadhi True Fire, this flame is an ultimate Yang flame born of heaven and earth, incomparably tyrannical. Its fire spirit is even more proud and unruly. Before you gain the fire spirit's recognition, do not rashly use this flame for pill refinement. Otherwise, you will be burned into nothingness in an instant! Remember: only when the fire spirit takes the initiative to speak with you can you be considered to have truly gained preliminary control over it!"

Xiao Yao's heart tightened, and he nodded solemnly. "This disciple will remember."

"Go!" Grandpa Lu's voice fell silent. "Remember, make it quick. Grandpa Lu is kind-hearted and will let them die painlessly."

"Hehehe..."

Xiao Yao slowly rose to his feet and stretched his limbs. A series of crackling explosions immediately rang out from his entire body, while a terrifying aura far surpassing that of a Dou Emperor spread forth, shaking the entire mountain until it trembled and rustled.

Xiao Yao took a single step forward, and the massive boulder sealing the cave entrance silently turned into dust.

Standing at the cave entrance, he gazed at the deep and perilous Monster Mountain Range. A sinister, icy smile slowly curled across his handsome face.

The soul power of the Spirit Realm spread like an invisible giant net, instantly covering the forests within a hundred-mile radius.

A Sixth-Rank Magical Beast Purple Crystal Winged Lion King sleeping soundly, a Sixth-Rank Magical Beast Black Water Mysterious Snake drinking by a stream, as well as several peak fifth-rank Magical Beasts occupying their respective territories... Their locations, strengths, and auras all appeared with perfect clarity in Xiao Yao's mind at that moment, like prey marked upon a map.

"Hehehe... My medicinal ingredients crying out to be fed, this lord has arrived!"

His arrogant laughter echoed through the valleys. Countless low-rank Magical Beasts trembled in fear, as though the end of the world had descended.

The next moment, Xiao Yao's figure had transformed into a streak of golden lightning, charging into the primal, savage jungle with boundless killing intent!