At this very moment.
Ji Tianxing's aura suddenly changed; he was no longer arrogant and domineering, but instead exuded an extremely focused and reserved demeanor.
With a flick of his sleeve, the immortal cauldron " Five Sacred Mountains Suppressing Origin Cauldron," engraved with the five divine beasts of the Five Elements, immediately emitted a deep and majestic hum. The cauldron's body shimmered with light, automatically drawing upon the surrounding Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi to form a small vortex of Spiritual Qi.
"Rise!"
He gave a low shout, his hands forming a hand seal, moving so fast that they left behind afterimages.
Dozens of rare and precious spiritual materials, which had been prepared beforehand, were placed into the cauldron in an orderly manner, as if drawn by an invisible force.
The timing of each spiritual material input was exquisite, demonstrating an incredibly solid level of control.
" The Five Elements Wheel, evolving and returning to their origin!"
Ji Tianxing's immortal essence surged forth, stirring up earth fire Heavenly Wind. Instantly, a colorful spiritual flame ignited beneath the cauldron, sometimes as blazing as the sun, sometimes as gentle as spring water, sometimes as solid as the earth, sometimes as sharp as gold, and sometimes as vibrant as a forest.
Under his exquisite control, the power of the five elements achieved a delicate balance and cycle within the cauldron, beginning to refine the spiritual materials and integrate their medicinal properties.
The entire Cloudmist Dao Field was completely silent, everyone holding their breath as they watched this scene.
With his Heavenly Immortal cultivation reaching the Third-Transformation Alchemist, coupled with the alchemy skills Ji Tianxing is currently displaying, he truly deserves his great reputation.
The process of refining the elixir was as smooth as flowing water, full of a unique beauty, and even subtly echoed some of the profound principles that Immortal Lord Yunmiao had just spoken of.
The fragrance of medicine gradually filled the air, refreshing and invigorating. The light inside the cauldron grew brighter and brighter, and the faint sounds of wind and thunder could be heard, clearly indicating that the elixir was about to be completed!
Many disciples showed expressions of admiration and even worship, and even some elders in the front row nodded slightly in approval.
Ji Tianxing couldn't help but smile, and out of the corner of his eye, he seemed to be looking for a hint of approval from the figure high above.
However, at that moment, a clear and calm voice rang out.
The sound wasn't loud, but it was extremely prominent.
" The Five Elements Wheel seems perfect, but the timing of the fire is forced to be synchronized. The power of the metal element is half a breath faster, while the power of the water element is slightly sluggish."
At this moment, subtle disturbances were already brewing within the cauldron.
If it is not guided at this time, the pill will inevitably have minor flaws after it is formed, and it may be difficult to form a perfect pill.
Swish!
All eyes instantly shifted from Ji Tianxing to the source of the sound.
The speaker was a young man sitting in the front row, dressed in the robes of True Disciple.
He had a handsome face and a cold demeanor. Most strikingly, a vertical golden line between his eyebrows was slowly fading away, indicating that he had just used an extremely advanced pupil technique.
This person was none other than Jiang Hao, the unparalleled genius of the Jiang Household, and True Disciple who entered the sect at the same time as Han Xuanji.
However, Han Xuanji is not well-known, while this person can be said to be known to everyone in the Pill Lineage.
Ji Tianxing Tianxing's alchemy movements suddenly stopped, and the stable five elements power inside the cauldron instantly became slightly disordered. He was so frightened that he hurriedly calmed his mind and tried his best to stabilize it, but his face had already become extremely ugly.
Although he was unwilling to admit it, he knew in his heart that the problem the other party pointed out was very likely to exist.
This is not nitpicking, but rather because alchemy naturally strives for perfection.
Han Xuanji nodded secretly; this person did indeed have some discernment.
With his current level of Dao of Alchemy, he could naturally tell that although Ji Tianxing Tianxing's alchemy skills were high, they were still somewhat lacking.
[Jiang Hao: First level of Celestial Immortal, the ninth son of the Jiang family head, born with the bones of an Immortal King, the talent of a Dao Spiritual Root, and the innate Heavenly Eye Divine Ability of the Jiang family. He aspires to become the thirty-sixth direct disciple of the head of the Pill Cultivation Sect, surpassing his elder brother. Currently ranked ninety-seventh on the Immortal Dao Prodigy Ranking.]
" The Immortal Dao Heaven's Chosen Ranking?"
Han Xuanji secretly wondered to himself.
What kind of list is this? He's never heard of it before.
However, Jiang Hao's talent is already extremely terrifying, yet he is only ranked ninety-seventh, and he still wants to become a disciple of the head disciple.
The head disciple, is it really that fragrant?
"There's going to be a good show soon," Han Xuanji suddenly thought of something.
"He's the pride of the Jiang Household!"
"This is the refining of a third-grade immortal pill. How could he, a cultivator who has just entered the Heavenly Immortal, possibly understand it?"
"That's the Jiang Household Heavenly Eye, what's the big deal?"
"If what you're saying is true, then this is a mistake that even an ordinary Fourth-Transformation Alchemist might not be able to detect."
A murmur of surprise and discussion erupted from the audience.
Many people also wore expressions of anticipation, as if they were watching a good show.
This person is Jiang Hao. Is he trying to rise to power by stepping on this previous generation's prodigy?
Jiang Hao ignored the reactions around him, calmly looking at Ji Tianxing, and added:
"If we use the technique of ' Five Elements Transference ' to insert a wisp of Yi Wood True Qi into the southeast position of the cauldron at this moment, it might be able to make up for the loss."
Ji Tianxing's face turned pale and then red. To be instructed like this by a newly initiated disciple in front of everyone was an utter disgrace.
But he couldn't refute it, because he had already subtly sensed what the other person was saying.
The other party came up with a solution before him. If he didn't do it, the resulting elixir would be flawed; if he did, it would further prove that the other party was right.
Ji Tianxing gritted his teeth and tried as instructed, separating an extremely subtle wisp of Yi Wood Qi and channeling it into the Qi as Jiang Hao had said.
The next moment, the extremely subtle sense of disharmony that had been inside the cauldron actually disappeared.
The flow of the five elements became harmonious and unimpeded, and the aroma of the medicine became even more intense.
With Jiang Hao's guidance, the results seem to be... even better?
At that moment, everyone understood.
Ji Tianxing, this prodigy, became the perfect stepping stone for Jiang Hao, who suddenly appeared out of nowhere, right before everyone's eyes.
Jiang Hao became famous overnight for his incredible insight and understanding of Dao of Alchemy!
On the high platform, for the first time, Immortal Lord Yunmiao's gaze truly fell upon Jiang Hao, and an indescribable meaning flashed across his deep eyes.
Ji Tianxing suppressed his displeasure and accelerated the completion of the final step in condensing the core.
When the lid of the cauldron was opened, five perfectly round " Five Elements Return to Origin Pill " that shimmered with five-colored light flew out, and the fragrance of the medicine swept through the entire area. The quality of the pills was clearly of the highest grade.
If it weren't for that little incident just now, he should have been enjoying endless praise, but at this moment, everyone's gaze shifted back and forth between him and Jiang Hao with complicated emotions.
While achieving the highest quality elixir is certainly dazzling, it has unknowingly been shrouded in a shadow.
Ji Tianxing put away the pills, looked at Jiang Hao with a gloomy expression, and was about to speak.
The other party only noticed his mistake with their Heavenly Eye; if Jiang Hao were to actually refine it, the other party would definitely not be able to succeed.
Just then, Immortal Lord Yunmiao's calm voice rang out again, silencing all the commotion:
" The Dao of Alchemy has no end; one must strive for perfection. Excellent."
He first affirmed Ji Tianxing's successful Ji Tianxing, then turned his gaze to Jiang Hao, his tone still calm, but he dropped a Potian:
" Jiang Hao, I understand what you mean."
His Heavenly Eye and comprehension of Dao of Alchemy are truly extraordinary.
However, my master recently informed me that he... has accepted a disciple for his final mission.
"What?"
"Has the head monk taken on a closed-door disciple?"
Who is it?
Many disciples were whispering among themselves.
Even Ji Tianxing suddenly looked up, his face filled with disbelief and disappointment, no longer caring about Jiang Hao.
He had pursued it so earnestly for years, only to have it all come to naught?
Upon hearing this, Jiang Hao's usually cold and calm face showed a noticeable change for the first time.
At this moment, Li Qianluo's heart also stirred, and she inexplicably glanced in Han Xuanji's direction.
Could it be him?