At dawn, in the Beast God Secret Realm.
Zhang Qingliu strolled through the ruins, carefully examining the remains of the Beast God. He even managed to collect all the Azure Dragon blood that had seeped into the earth.
Until the vast land regained its original color.
He then put away his Treasured Artifacts and flew towards a high mountain in the far distance.
"..."
At the mountain peak, Ye Li conjured fire into a cauldron, his black hair fluttering in the wind.
Before him, countless medicinal herbs were being refined in the raging flames, churning and turning into pure medicinal liquid, which gradually condensed into pills of various shapes.
Silently, the overwhelming fragrance of medicine filled the surrounding area for miles.
"It's quite convenient."
After a night of trial and error.
Ye Li finally figured out the effects of this Divine Fire, which could autonomously select medicinal materials for synthesis. However, he needed to make some adjustments to the selection logic.
In short
As long as you follow the recipe recorded in the Jade Slip and put the corresponding medicinal materials into the Divine Fire, the Divine Fire can refine them into a perfect pill.
Ye Li looked it over from beginning to end.
I always felt that this Divine Fire, in its function of refining elixirs, was somewhat similar to a versatile crafting table in survival and building games.
It's just the elixir version.
A strange sense of déjà vu intensified... Ye Li's mind wandered, making various connections.
Soon, all sorts of pills took shape from the flames.
Ye Li calmed his depleted internal energy, then flipped his palm to put away the Divine Fire in front of him and quietly stood up.
"General Ye."
Zhang Qingliu, who had been waiting quietly at the back, stepped forward, making no attempt to hide the shock in his eyes. "You've finished refining it already?"
He doesn't know how to refine pills.
But even if you haven't eaten pork, you've at least seen pigs run.
He remembered that even the great Pill Dao of Huaxia needed several months to refine high-grade Martial Dao pills.
Once they arrive at their location, they can refine over a dozen clearly extraordinary high-grade pills in just one night...
"Um."
Ye Li flicked his finger, and several pills flew to the old man's front.
Its meaning is self-evident.
"Take it."
"... Thank you, General Ye."
Judging from the level of energy emanating from the elixir.
Knowing that these were pills meant for Yang Qingshan and the others, Zhang Qingliu accepted them without hesitation, his face slightly flushed.
Then, before Ye Li could speak...
Zhang Qingliu then brought up something the other party might be interested in. "General Ye, do you know what the world beyond the Star Sea is like?"
"..."
Ye Li originally planned to wait until this matter was over, and then directly use the old method to search for the information he needed in the corresponding souls.
But to my surprise, the old Daoist priest in front of me was so good at handling things.
Seeing that there was nothing that could be done on a physical level, I thought of starting with information.
For a Land Immortal who is about to break through the Mountain Sea Realm.
News from beyond the Star Sea becomes quite important.
From a certain perspective, the other party truly deserves to be called a seasoned Pillar of the Nation.
Ye Li nodded slightly.
He then looked up and said, "I'm not quite sure, why don't you tell me?"
"I have corresponded with the two popes of the Federation and know that there is indeed a fairly complete interstellar civilization beyond the Star Sea. They consist of several inhabited planets and have exchanges in many aspects, such as trade and communication."
Seeing Ye Li's interest, Zhang Qingliu became visibly excited and said, "The closest planet to Blue Star is a planet called [Tianheng Star]."
"With the combat strength of the Mountain Sea Realm, you will be able to obtain a considerable status here. The top forces on Tianheng Star will not refuse you. The Classic of the Mountain and Sea is enough to secure you a position similar to an elder or revered elder."
"The resources and status that those top powers can provide are far beyond what any power on our Blue Star can match."
Zhang Qingliu sighed, clearly thinking of related events, or perhaps foreseeing the day Ye Li would leave Blue Star: "For example, the two former popes of the Federation, before they left the Star Sea, were not as powerful as I am."
"But ever since they joined a top-tier power called [Universe Treasure Hall], their strength has increased by leaps and bounds in just a thousand years. When we met before, they even surpassed me in cultivation level."
"But every time they meet, they invite me to join them on a journey across the Star Sea and to join this so-called treasure palace."
Zhang Qingliu stroked his beard, seemingly quite helpless about the matter. "This humble Daoist has no lofty ambitions, only wishing to protect the land of Huaxia for the rest of my life, so naturally I will not accept their invitation."
Upon hearing this, Ye Li pondered for a moment.
This was somewhat unexpected; I didn't realize they actually had a lot of valuable information.
This not only gave him some understanding of the situation Star Sea, but also gave him a general idea of the two popes' strength.
In terms of skill level, he is slightly superior to Zhang Qingliu.
That means it's close to, or even already at, the fourth level of the Mountain Sea Realm...
Thinking of this, Ye Li's eyes flickered, and he asked, "What is your relationship with them?"
"Stone."
Zhang Qingliu replied succinctly, "General Ye, don't be fooled by their warm greetings every time they come back; they're not really up to anything."
"If I am in extremely poor condition, or if I have some hidden ailment that makes it difficult for me to act, they will absolutely not leave Blue Star easily."
The old man's words were filled with a cold laugh.
"I see."
Ye Li nodded slightly, then said carefully, "They will probably return to Blue Star in the next couple of days and Huaxia to settle accounts with me."
"I was already aware of this matter."
Zhang Qingliu slowly suppressed his smile, a chill creeping into his aged eyes. "General Ye, rest assured, even at the cost of my life, I will protect you."
"They may be slightly higher than me in terms of realm, but their strength is questionable. Since they've come from the Star Sea, I'll send them Star Sea!"
"..."
Ye Li withdrew his gaze, his expression calm.
What he really wanted to tell them was that he didn't intend to let the two people go back.
But in order not to dampen the opponent's newly built momentum.
He silently dismissed the idea and decided to let his actions speak for themselves.
Having traveled thousands of miles from the Star Sea to be buried in his hometown, it's actually a good thing.
Let's go.
The Forbidden Law Azure Dragon that had slaughtered all the Mutant Beast in the area returned to the Purple-robed youth's soul space.
Zhang Qingliu heard his slightly casual voice:
"It's time to go back."