Heavenly Spirit Pill and Holy Spirit Pill
Gan Hong was not giving up. He went to the place where the Divine Sense imprint had last disappeared, but he could not find any trace of Song Wen there.
After searching the surrounding area thoroughly, Gan Hong found no trace of Song Wen and could only head towards Fangzhu City in frustration.
Upon reaching the west gate of Fangzhu City 'North City, the illuminated barrier at the city gate blocked Gan Hong's path.
He took out a cyan sword-shaped token.
The token is engraved with the word "foreign", which is the pass for monks with foreign surnames to enter and leave the North City.
Those who possess this token may only enter and exit the North City through the West Gate.
After a small amount of Law Power was infused into it, the token glowed with a faint blue light.
Gan Hong passed through the barrier without any problems.
After entering the North City, he stopped flying and instead walked towards the city center.
But not everyone walks on the ground like him.
There were many cultivators flying above him, including Foundation Establishment cultivators and even Qi Refining Stage cultivators.
Without exception, all of these people were members of the Xing Family.
Within the North City of Fangzhu City, only members of the Xing Family have the right to fly.
Even those outside the Xing family, including highly skilled cultivators like Gan Hong who are in the Late Golden Core Stage, must adhere to the Xing Family rules and walk on the ground.
Soon, Gan Hong entered a majestic mansion.
Deep inside the courtyard, he knocked on the door of a study.
"Young Master, Gan Hong has come to report."
"Come in!"
A deep voice came from inside the study.
At the same time, the door opened by itself.
The room was furnished in an extremely luxurious manner, and every item possessed a considerable amount of Spiritual Qi.
In the very center of the room, a handsome young monk sat cross-legged on an exquisite Meditation Cushion.
This man was Xing Liren Xing Family.
"How's the search for the nine third-tier Alchemist going?"
Xing Liren spoke softly, yet his voice carried an indescribable air of authority.
"Reporting to the young master, so far we have only found five Alchemists; we are still short four."
Knowing he hadn't done a good job, Gan Hong spoke cautiously.
"There are only two years left until the Spell Arts Tournament, so why has the matter of the Alchemist been delayed? Didn't you say a few months ago that you had discovered a new third-tier Alchemist?" Xing Liren.
Gan Hong bowed and clasped his hands, saying, "I failed in my duty and was caught off guard by that person, who escaped."
Xing Liren glanced at Gan Hong indifferently, without reprimanding him.
"Have your men keep a close watch. Report back immediately if they spot any trace of a third-tier Alchemist. If we can't gather nine third-tier Alchemist within a year, then we'll have to find another way."
"The Spell Arts Tournament will attract countless cultivators to Fangzhu City. This is the easiest opportunity to gather nine Qi Refining Stage cultivators with Soul Source Bodies; we cannot afford to miss it."
Cultivators with a Soul Source Body possess a soul power that is naturally stronger than that of ordinary people. As their cultivation level continues to improve, their soul power will also increase to a level that surpasses that of ordinary cultivators.
Gan Hong said, "If I may be so bold as to ask, the Xing Family has many Alchemists, including several third-tier Alchemist. Why not directly invite nine third-tier Alchemist from the Xing Family to work together to refine the Heavenly Spirit Pill for the young master?"
A cold smile appeared on Xing Liren's lips.
"Do you know why I went to such great lengths to hold this Spell Arts Tournament?"
Xing Liren didn't wait for Gan Hong's reply, but instead answered his own question.
"On the surface, the Spell Arts Tournament was initiated by me, but in reality, it was planned by the entire Xing Family."
"This Spell Arts Tournament is nothing more than a gathering of spiritual materials for my Xing Family to refine the Holy Spirit Pill."
"To refine the Holy Spirit Pill, the main ingredients are the Essence Blood and soul of nine Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators with Soul Source Physique. It requires eighteen third-tier Alchemist to refine it together for thirty-six days to complete the pill."
"At that time, all the third-tier Alchemist of the Xing Family will be mobilized, and there will still be a shortage of people. How could there be any left for me?"
"The Spell Arts Tournament, under the guise of fairness and impartiality, tests cultivators' talents and cultivation levels when grouping participants, but in reality, it secretly tests their physical attributes."
Gan Hong bowed and said, "Your subordinate understands."
Xing Liren, "Step back and serve me well. If I can find enough Qi Refining Stage cultivators with Soul Source Bodies, I will have someone refine a Heavenly Spirit Pill for you as well."
"Thank you for your guidance, Young Master Xing."
Xing Liren did not elaborate on is:
The Xing Family has a long history of secretly cultivating cultivators with the Soul Source Body in order to refine the Heavenly Spirit Pill and the Holy Spirit Pill.
Originally, it would have only taken another thirty to fifty years for the Xing Family to cultivate enough cultivators with Soul Source Body.
But the Xing Family couldn't wait.
Ten years from now, it will be time for the Starsea Alliance to elect a new leader.
The method for selecting the alliance leader is simple: the number and cultivation strength of the Nascent Soul Cultivator of each major force are considered, and the party with the strongest overall strength will hold the position of alliance leader for three hundred years.
The Xing Family has long coveted the position of alliance leader.
The Xing Family has three Nascent Soul Cultivators: early, middle, and late Nascent Soul.
Although there are quite a few Nascent Soul Cultivator, they are not superior in terms of cultivation level.
In order to improve their strength as quickly as possible, the Xing Family thought of their family's secret technique, "Soul-Concentrating Spike".
Of the three Nascent Soul Cultivators in the Xing Family, only Xing Gaohan has successfully cultivated the third level of the <Soul-Concentrating Spike> by consuming the Holy Spirit Pill left by his ancestors; the other two have not yet achieved this.
Having shaken off Gan Hong, Song Wen returned to his cave abode and retrieved a Blood Coffin.
The Blood Coffin contained a third-tier Silver Corpse.
At the same time, Song Wen also held three Profound Yin Stones in his hand.
Previously, he had been hesitant about whether to use the three Profound Yin Stones to refine three new Silver Corpse, or to use them to upgrade the existing Silver Corpse and advance them to the mid-stage of the third Silver Corpse.
Today's events made him realize that quality is more important than quantity in warfare!
Faced with a vast disparity in strength, quantity cannot make up for it.
Song Wen threw the Profound Yin Stone and a large amount of various second-tier corpse-path spiritual materials into the Blood Coffin.
Next, he summoned a silver firebird, activated the Nether Corpse Cold Flame, and sent it into the Corpse Coffin to help the Silver Corpse refine spiritual materials.
Green flames rose within the Corpse Coffin, while the Corpse-Baleful Qi rose and fell within Corpse Coffin.
Various spiritual materials related to the corpse were gradually absorbed by the corpse.
Parts of the corpse began to subtly change, with faint wisps of silvery sheen gradually appearing.
The silvery luster was not dazzling, but rather like moonlight scattered across the starry sky, exuding a sinister and profound aura.
The silvery sheen gradually spread, from a localized area to the entire surface.
Every Root Bone, every muscle, and every inch of skin on the Silver Corpse is gradually changing.
Gradually, the entire body of the Silver Corpse was enveloped in this silvery luster, as if it were wearing a silver armor.
Several months have passed.
The three Profound Yin Stones and numerous Corpse Dao spiritual materials were completely absorbed and refined by the Silver Corpse. A powerful and ferocious Corpse Sha Qi erupted from the Silver Corpse, instantly sweeping across the entire cave abode.
The air inside the cave abode seemed frozen by the aura emanating from the Silver Corpse, filled with a suffocating sense of unease.
The silver sheen gradually faded, and the Silver Corpse reverted to its decaying state.
But the chilling light gleaming in its eyes was terrifying.