The Terrifying Medicine Elder
Most magical beasts gather in groups, and when they reach a certain level, some magical beasts, especially those with ancient bloodlines, become just as intelligent as humans and can even transform into human form.
Given the long lifespan of magical beasts, their inherent strength is naturally quite considerable, and even human forces dare not oppose them.
The Ancient Void Dragon is one of the three major families in the Beast Realm. The other two races are the Heavenly Demon Phoenix and the Nine Netherworld Python. Each of the three is almost comparable to the Soul Hall and the Pill Tower, making them extremely powerful.
[Zi Yan appeared here because she ran away from home. She overheard that you had become Ninth-Rank Alchemist and came specifically to help you fuse the Three Thousand Burning Flame.]
[It turns out that the Three Thousand Burning Flame obtained by the Pill Tower were discovered long ago by a powerful figure from the Ancient Void Dragon. However, the Three Thousand Burning Flame were very weak at that time and were of no use at all. So, a Dragon Seal was left on the Ancient Void Dragon.]
Therefore, the Three Thousand Burning Flame grew into the form of the Ancient Void Dragon.
Zi Yan implanted a Dragon Seal in you and gave you some dark golden blood.
Apply blood to the forehead of the Three Thousand Burning Flame to activate its Dragon Seal. With the Dragon Seal on your hand, the chances of a successful fusion will be much greater.
[You gave Zi Yan some precious pills to help her cultivate, and then you went with the three giants to the Star Region the Three Thousand Burning Flame were sealed.]
[The Three Thousand Burning Flame ranks ninth on the Heavenly Flame Ranking, making it more ferocious than all the Heavenly Flames you've fused with. Moreover, this Three Thousand Burning Flame is even smarter than the Fallen Heart Flame; it can already speak.]
[You negotiated terms with them, but failed to reach an agreement, and a battle broke out. Xuan Kongzi and Tian Leizi left the Star Region to stabilize the seal, while Xuan Yi stayed behind to help you.]
[Despite the help of the Dragon Seal, you did not easily fuse the Three Thousand Burning Flame; the flames surged and filled the entire Star Region.]
[As the flames burned, the clothes on Xuan Yi's body were gradually consumed by the fire. You used your Heavenly Flames to hold her in your arms.]
[After some time, you have successfully fused with the Three Thousand Burning Flame. Your strength has surged once again, making you Three-Transformation Dou Zun, and your Flame Mantra Technique has finally evolved, reaching the Heaven Tier Intermediate.]
[Despite a significant increase in strength, you have also come to realize the difficulty of achieving sainthood.]
For a powerhouse who has reached the Peak Dou Zun, breaking through to the next level is far more difficult than their previous cultivation.
At this point, Peak Dou Zun expert needs to undergo a special cultivation process.
Some top experts refer to this unique cultivation method as "Nine Turns to Sainthood".
The term "Nine Turns" is a quantifier specifically used to measure the difference between the Peak Dou Zun and the Half-Saint. After all, the gap between these two is so terrifying that a seemingly subtle but actually enormous level must be used to distinguish them...
The "Nine Turns" are actually not complicated. Simply put, they can be described as nine condensations and compressions.
When the Dou Qi within a powerful expert at the Peak Dou Zun reaches its fullness and cannot be increased further, it is the beginning of the Nine Turns. At this time, he needs to condense and compress all the Dou Qi within his body, so that an empty area that can accommodate new Dou Qi appears again within his full body. When the Dou Qi is full again, he must continue to condense it!
Repeat this process nine times to achieve the Great Perfection!
[You and Xuan Yi left the Star Region and reappeared in Saint Pill City, much to the surprise and delight of Xuan Kongzi and the others.]
[After chatting with everyone for a long time before parting ways, you headed to Xuan Yi's residence to strike while the iron was hot.]
[Afterwards, you learned some hidden details and realized you had been thoroughly tricked by Xuan Kongzi.]
[It turns out that a super traitor once appeared in the Pill Tower. He was equally talented and was taken in as a disciple by the tower master at the time. However, that person was a member of the Hun Clan and, with the help of others, killed the Pill Tower master at the time.]
This was the real reason why Xuan Yi was disgusted with him at the time.
As for the help that followed, it was because Medicine Elder had also cultivated in the Pill Tower and knew Xuan Yi, but Medicine Elder did not stay in the Pill Tower.
According to Xuan Yi, Medicine Elder once had a relationship with a powerful figure from the Flower Sect, but it ultimately came to nothing.
He only helped because you had some connection with the Medicine Elder. Unexpectedly, you benefited in the end.
[You certainly wouldn't think this is a bargain; such a young Ninth-Rank Alchemist is clearly a bargain for Xuan Yi.]
Even though the sun is high in the sky, and you feel refreshed and invigorated from absorbing the Three Thousand Burning Flame, you are actually quite shocked.
The Soul Hall hunts down soul entities, prioritizing Alchemist superior soul power. The Pill Tower is second only Alchemist the Soul Hall, while the Flower Sect is one of the two major sects in the Central Plains.
As an excellent Alchemist, if Medicine Elder doesn't join the Soul Hall, he will inevitably become a target of the Soul Hall in the end.
He refused the Pill Tower, had some friction with the Flower Sect, and finally wanted to borrow the Three Mysterious Transformations of Heavenly Flame from the Burning Flame Valley and the Three Thousand Lightning Movement from the Wind Lightning Pavilion.
One Hall, One Tower, two sects Three Valleys, Four Pavilions. Besides the Starfall Pavilion, there are ten other forces, and Medicine Elder has connections with five of them...
The powerful figures of Burning Flame Valley have requested that the powerful figures of the Pill Tower go to Burning Flame Valley to refine medicine, and you decide to go yourself.
Burning Flame Valley is also a major force; helping them Burning Flame Valley medicine can help mitigate the negative impact caused by Medicine Elder's previous actions.
Although Tang Zhen, the Valley Master of Burning Flame Valley, did not say it explicitly, with your current eyesight, you can easily see that this medicine refining is to treat the injuries of Tang Zhen's daughter, Tang Hu'er, caused by the Heavenly Flames.
Tang Hu'er's condition is not good now; without the Fire Bodhisattva Pill, she won't live much longer.
[You have demonstrated the abilities of Ninth-Rank Alchemist, not only easily refining the Fire Bodhisattva Pill Fire Bodhisattva Pill but also enhancing its medicinal power, elevating it to the Eighth-Tier level.]
[Having successfully refined the elixir, Tang Zhen is somewhat perplexed about what to give you as a reward.]
[After you explained your purpose, Tang Zhen laughed heartily and began to explain the origin of the Three Mysterious Transformations of Heavenly Flame.]
After hearing this, you were quite shocked.
It turns out that the Three Mysterious Transformations of Heavenly Flame didn't originate from Burning Flame Valley; in fact, it was a secret technique belonging to your family.
[Tang Zhen is willing to let you view the Three Mysterious Transformations of Heavenly Flame, and has also prepared many valuable materials.]
[You've expressed the alliance's thoughts; if there's any danger in the future, we can help each other.]
[Tang Zhen readily agreed. You have read the Three Mysterious Transformations of Heavenly Flame and mastered this secret technique.]
[After Tang Hu'er recovered, she became very curious about you, a Ninth-Rank Alchemist.]
[Although you've become Ninth-Rank Alchemist, you're all around the same age and haven't put on any airs of being Ninth-Rank Alchemist. You quite admire this rather spirited Tang Hu'er.]
She wore a red dress, with a dark red whip wrapped around her slender waist, making her waistline even more alluring.
Tang Hu'er's appearance was also quite remarkable, but her delicate eyebrows revealed a hint of heroism. Paired with her fiery red outfit, she looked dashing and had a unique charm.