Deducing the Pill Formula

Chen Nianzhi returned to Spirit Isle Lake and began to study new Alchemy Art, referring to the Meridian-Tempering Pill formulas collected by the Chen Clan.

With his current alchemy skills, researching low-level Pill Formula is not difficult.

It's only Tier 2 Low-grade Body-Tempering Pill. It can increase the strength of Qi Refining Cultivator's meridians by another 30% when the meridians have been tempered to their limit. That's already quite remarkable.

Enhancing the efficacy of a medicine without improving its grade is actually quite difficult, as it relies on the principles of Monarch-Minister-Assistant-Envoy, and guide in the formulation and proportion of the medicines.

In order to deduce the formula for the Meridian-Tempering Pill, Chen Nianzhi even used Enlightenment Tea, relying on the tea's effect of concentrating the mind and comprehending the Pill Formula to understand the formula.

After a year of hard work, he continuously improved the Pill Formula, increasing its efficacy until it reached 50%.

"Not bad."

Looking at the Pill Formula before him, Chen Nianzhi murmured to himself.

Through his continuous research, he discovered that this new Meridian-Tempering Pill, once ingested, can increase the strength of Qi Refinement Great Perfection cultivator's meridians by 50%.

At this point, it becomes extremely difficult to improve the efficacy of the medicine unless the grade of the elixir is further increased.

In fact, many top-tier Golden Core Immortal Clan probably only have Tier 2 Low-grade Meridian-Tempering Pill formulas that can improve one's health by 30% to 40%.

Chen Nianzhi was able to deduce Meridian-Tempering Pill formula with 50% efficacy, which is probably considered top-tier in the world, no weaker than the Meridian-Tempering Pill of the Nascent Soul Immortal Clan.

After creating the Pill Formula, Chen Nianzhi personally opened the furnace and refined a batch of Meridian-Tempering Pill.

Looking at the Meridian-Tempering Pill covered with pale purple patterns, he smiled and muttered to himself, "This pill is covered with purple patterns, so let's call it the Purple-Pattern Meridian-Tempering Pill."

After refining the elixir, Chen Nianzhi went to Qingyuan Mountain and had three cultivators who were preparing to Self-Foundation Establishment.

After meeting the three of them, he distributed the Purple-Pattern Meridian-Tempering Pill and said, "Try it and see how much your meridians can be strengthened."

The three of them accepted the pills and swallowed them on the spot.

If it were a new elixir developed by an ordinary person, they certainly wouldn't dare to take it like this, but Chen Nianzhi is Tier 4 High-Grade Alchemist.

If a Tier 2 Low-grade pill developed by such a top-tier Alchemist were to have significant side effects, it would be an absolute joke.

Indeed, nothing unexpected happened. After taking the pills, the three of them secluded themselves for three full days. Three days later, they opened their eyes in surprise. "The strength of our meridians has increased by a full 50%!"

"That's good."

Chen Nianzhi revealed a look of joy. After her meridians and tendons had increased by 50%, and with the array further enhancing her physical body and meridians by 50%, it was almost equivalent to using Foundation-Building Pill.

Foundation-Building Pill can double the strength and resilience of a cultivator's meridians, and also make their True Qi more gentle.

Although the True Qi will be extremely turbulent when Self-Foundation Establishment, the backlash should be much less severe with the meridians being strengthened by double.

With this thought in mind, Chen Nianzhi said, "You all go into seclusion to Foundation Establishment, and I'll see how it goes."

"Thank you, Ancestor."

The three nodded and immediately entered the formation to begin their attempt to break through to the Foundation Establishment realm.

Not long after they went inside, the Old Clan Leader received the message and rushed over. He asked with delight, "How was the result?"

"It can increase the strength of the meridians by 50%," Chen Nianzhi said, then smiled and added, "Now we'll see how it goes when used in conjunction with an array."

The Old Clan Leader nodded and waited anxiously with Chen Nianzhi outside the Seclusion Chamber.

In the blink of an eye, three months had passed. The three people who emerged from the formation looked severely weakened. "Ancestor, we have disappointed you."

The Old Clan Leader probed their bodies with his divine sense, and revealed a look of wild joy. "They've only suffered severe damage to their vital energy, and there are some cracks in their meridians."

"Such an injury should recover in five years."

With this thought in mind, the Old Clan Leader solemnly said to the three, "You must not spread the word about the formation and the elixir, or I will personally kill you."

"We understand."

The three nodded quickly and Heart-Demon Oath.

The Old Clan Leader felt it wasn't safe enough, so he channeled a wisp of Golden Light Blazing Fire Sword into the three of them, then said solemnly, "This formation and the elixir are related to the rise and fall of the Lineage. I will leave a bit of my sword intent within you."

"If you dare to spread this matter, even if you escape to the ends of the earth, you will not escape the danger of having your soul destroyed."

The three men turned pale and quickly swore repeatedly that they would keep their mouths shut.

Seeing the three people's fear, Chen Changxuan reassured them, "Don't worry, as long as you keep your mouths shut, this sword intent won't be triggered."

"Moreover, this Golden Light Blazing Fire Sword Intent is extremely profound. If you can fully comprehend it, your combat strength will definitely stand out among your peers in the future."

The three of them nodded and breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Chen Nianzhi watched calmly, and after they finished speaking, she said, "You may leave now."

"Yes."

After the group left, the Old Clan Leader looked on helplessly and said, "I planted my sword intent without considering their feelings beforehand. Next time something like this happens, it's best to explain in advance."

"Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. They have benefited from the Lineage's resources and benefits, so they must also bear the corresponding responsibilities."

Chen Nianzhi smiled and happily pulled Chen Changxuan to pour him a cup of tea, "Uncle, there's no need to be too nervous. Although this formation and pills are quite effective, they are only useful for low-level cultivators."

"With our strength, even if word gets out, it won't cause too much trouble."

Chen Changxuan nodded. Although the formation and pills were amazing, they were almost useless to high-level cultivators.

The Nascent Soul Immortal Clan in the world each has its own strengths. If these two treasures were taken separately, they might not necessarily be much better than the Nascent Soul Immortal Clan.

Especially the Meridian-Tempering Pill; although this item is rare, even high-level Alchemist may not be able to develop one that can rival it.

This Spirit-Gathering Dao-Protecting Formation is extremely rare, and it can be combined with the Meridian-Tempering Pill, which ultimately greatly reduces the backlash.

Thinking of this, the Old Clan Leader said happily, "It only takes five years to heal and recover. For most cultivators with Three Element Spiritual Root, that's about two opportunities to Self-Foundation Establishment."

" Those with Two Element Spiritual Root and Variant Spirit Root can cultivate faster and can attempt multiple times before their Qi and Blood decline at the age of sixty."

"With this treasure, the number of Foundation Establishment cultivators in our Chen Clan will increase several times within a hundred years, and our future potential will far surpass that of ordinary immortals."

Chen Nianzhi also showed a hint of joy. The Spirit-Gathering Dao-Protecting Formation, combined with the Purple-Pattern Meridian-Tempering Pill, would surely lay a solid foundation for the Lineage and cultivate a large number of Foundation Establishment and Purple Mansion experts for the Chen Immortal Clan.

With this thought in mind, Chen Nianzhi added, "To refine the Purple-Pattern Meridian-Tempering Pill, we also need the Tier 2 Low-grade spirit medicine, the Purple-Pattern Flower."

"The Purple-Pattern Flower Lineage doesn't have much stock; we'll need to stockpile more in the future."