Gold Element Seed!

Under the combined effects of his cultivation technique and all his earlier preparations, the domineering medicinal power of the fifth-grade herbs still surged fiercely.

But its destructive force had been greatly diminished. Forced into the established energy pathways, it flowed along his strengthened meridians and was likewise guided toward his lungs.

The process was far more difficult than before, however, and fine beads of sweat began to seep from Qin Yan's forehead.

One herb, two, three... he refined the fifth grade spirit herbs one by one.

With every herb he refined, the energy field surrounding his lungs grew denser.

Its color also shifted from pale gold to bright gold, and the keen aura it emitted became increasingly pronounced.

The pale gold "plating" inside his meridians also grew thicker and brighter with each successive wash of energy.

The entire refining process lasted roughly an hour.

When Qin Yan had perfectly guided and integrated the medicinal power of the final sixth-grade Immortal Geng Gold Branch,

all the spirit medicine before him had been exhausted, save for the Supreme Sharp Gold Root that would serve as the absolute core.

By now, the golden halo surrounding his lungs had grown as thick as liquid gold. It circulated slowly, radiating keen fluctuations that made his heart tremble.

The meridian channels that guided the medicinal power had also completely transformed into dazzling golden conduits, utterly indestructible.

Only the final—and most crucial—step remained: refining the seventh-grade spirit medicine, the Supreme Sharp Gold Root!

Qin Yan's gaze settled on the root, lustrous as jade yet exuding an oppressive sharpness. There was no fear in his eyes, only an unwavering resolve to forge ahead.

He steadied his breathing and brought himself into peak condition. Then he reached out and placed this priceless seventh-grade treasure, enough to spark a struggle