Achievement and Rewards

Song Wen was extremely careful during this corpse refining process. In addition, with Fang Pengyi and two others watching from the sidelines, he intentionally slowed down the process.

It took a full four days to complete this corpse refining process.

The injection of a large amount of corpse energy caused the life force restored by consuming Purple Cloud Lingzhi to be dispersed once again.

The Man-Snake's body trembled violently, clearly enduring immense pain.

The luster on the scales had vanished, replaced by a deathly gray.

The Man-Snake's vertical pupils were filled with pain and hatred, as if it were denouncing the injustice of the world.

The four people standing to the side, however, wore expressions of delight.

Another corpse refining process has been completed, meaning that he is one step closer to achieving the state of Profound Qi.

"It seems that after one or two more corpse refining processes, the Profound Qi will be able to fill the entire snake body."

Fang Pengyi's face showed barely suppressed joy.

Then he asked Song Wen.

"Elder Wu, when do you think would be the most appropriate time to conduct the next corpse refining?"

Song Wen said, "The life force of the Man-Snake is becoming increasingly fragile, and its physical body takes longer and longer to adapt to the corpse energy. The next corpse refining will probably have to wait for two months."

Fang Pengyi said in a low voice.

"Two months? That's a bit long, but to be on the safe side, we'll do as you say. Next time you refine a corpse, remember to notify the three of us in advance. We'll protect you."

Five months later.

Under the watchful eyes of Fang Pengyi and the other two, Song Wen performed the nineteenth corpse refining on the Man-Snake.

The process of refining the corpse was quite perilous, with the life force of the Man-Snake fluctuating.

If Fang Pengyi others hadn't been present, they would have immediately given the Man-Snake Purple Cloud Lingzhi (a type of orchid) once Man-Snake vital signs began to weaken, in order to keep it alive. Otherwise, the Man-Snake would probably have already become a cold corpse.

"Call!"

After several days of refining corpses, Song Wen let out a long sigh of relief.

This corpse refining process was even more mentally taxing than refining a pseudo-third-tier Silver Corpse, leaving Song Wen feeling extremely exhausted and his face etched with weariness.

However, despite the arduous process, the result was gratifying.

The Man-Snake body was reduced to less than three inches of the snake's tail root, which was no longer covered by the Profound Qi.

Song Wen predicted that if they waited a few days, allowing the corpse energy and vitality on the Man-Snake body to gradually merge, the Man-Snake body would naturally achieve the state of being Profound Qi.

Ten days later.

Just as Song Wen had predicted, the Man-Snake and snake were filled with profound Profound Qi.

Fang Pengyi, who had been notified by Song Wen via Message Jade Slip, was overjoyed.

He eagerly took out a Jade Slip and sent a message.

A few breaths later.

Yang Yu appeared in Song Wen's cave abode.

Upon seeing the Man-Snake's state, even Yang Yu, Nascent Soul expert, couldn't help but show a hint of excitement in his eyes.

"I didn't expect that your Pill Peak actually succeeded. The body is filled with Profound Qi. Excellent."

Fang Pengyi bowed slightly, his respectful expression revealing an undisguised delight.

"Your Majesty, this is all thanks to Elder Wu Sheng. Not only is he exceptionally talented in corpse refining, but he also works tirelessly, guarding and caring for the Man-Snake Profound Corpse day and night without ever letting up. It took him several years to successfully Man-Snake to the state of being filled with profound Profound Qi."

Song Wen also feigned excitement, bowing and clasping his hands in greeting.

"Your Majesty, the greatest credit for the smooth completion of the Man-Snake Profound Corpse's transformation into a body brimming with profound Profound Qi belongs to Peak Master Peak Master. He has been Peak Master strategist and has assisted his disciple in refining the corpse on numerous occasions."

"Elders Liu Jiang and Rong Jingyun also contributed significantly. This disciple only did a small part and is unworthy of Peak Master's praise."

Fang Pengyi turned his head and gave Song Wen a grateful look.

He was very satisfied with Song Wen's words.

Unlike some who only know how to practice asceticism but not how to navigate social interactions, they are not so dull and taciturn.

Yang Yu nodded slightly upon hearing this.

"Rest assured, you will all receive your share of the credit."

"Fang Pengyi, I once promised to select the next sect leader from the mountain peak where the first to achieve the state of Profound Qi."

"Ten years from now, Zhu Feichen will step down as sect leader, and you will be the next sect leader."

Fang Pengyi was extremely excited and bowed, clasping his hands in greeting.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Yang Yu faced Song Wen Wendao.

"Wu Sheng, your contribution to refining the Man-Snake Profound Corpse and fusing it with Profound Qi is the greatest. Given your still low cultivation level, I bestow upon you some Spirit Stone and treasures in the hope that they will help you Golden Core Pill."

As they spoke, Yang Yu handed Song Wen a storage ring.

"Thank you for bestowing this treasure, Your Majesty."

Yang Yu continued.

"Currently, there is only one Man-Snake, and achieving the state of being filled with profound Profound Qi is still insufficient."

"Wu Sheng, you still need to continue refining corpses, the more Man-Snake bodies filled with profound Profound Qi, the better."

"Fang Pengyi, you are in charge of collecting and providing the spiritual materials needed for corpse refining."

"There's no rush; you can refine it at your own pace."

Song Wen and Fang Pengyi bowed and said.

"Your disciple obeys."

Yang Yu nodded.

Then, the Man-Snake, its body brimming with Profound Qi, disappeared into the cave abode.

After Yang Yu left, Song Wen and Fang Pengyi exchanged a few compliments and flattery.

During this time, Song Wen was distracted and probed his Divine Sense into his storage ring.

There were only two items in the storage ring.

First, Spirit Stone, thirty Superior Spirit Stones.

Theoretically, it's worth 300,000 low-grade Spirit Stone.

In reality, very few people would exchange Superior Spirit Stones for mid-grade or low-grade Spirit Stone.

Superior Spirit Stones contain purer and richer Spiritual Qi, and are often used to set up formations of the third rank or higher, or to break through bottlenecks.

The second is a silver token with the word "Xun" engraved on it.

Unaware of the token's purpose, Song Wen held it and asked with a puzzled expression.

"Peak Master, what is the use of this token?"

Fang Pengyi, who was immersed in the thought of his impending ascension to the position of sect leader, glanced at the token in Song Wen's hand and his expression faltered slightly.

"These are sect Merit Token Merit Token. There are three types: bronze, silver, and gold, corresponding to the Qi Refinement, Foundation Establishment, and Golden Core realms, respectively."

"The Silver Merit Token allows you to view all Cultivation Method, secret arts, classic texts, insights, Pill Formula, and so on for those at the Foundation Establishment stage within the sect, without spending contribution points."

In other words, with this token, you won't need to use contribution points.

Song Wen's eyes lit up.

With this silver merit token, wouldn't he be able to exchange it for Golden Core pill formulas, the Golden Core cultivation insights of the Beast Taming Sect's predecessors, and all the second-tier pill formulas?

Suddenly, Song Wen thought of something and asked again.

"Can I exchange for the Golden Core stage Cultivation Method of the Longevity Art Technique?"

Fang Pengyi said, "That won't work. The Longevity Art, Golden Core stage Cultivation Method, is a third-tier Cultivation Method and is not eligible for exchange with Silver Merit Token."

Then, he countered with a question.

"Elder Wu practices the Longevity Art?"

Seeing Song Wen nod, Fang Pengyi continued.

"Leave this matter to me Peak Master. Consider it a small reward for your help in ascending to the position of Sect Master."

"Thank you very much, Peak Master." Song Wen said excitedly, clasping his hands in a fist and bowing gesture.