The art of refining elixirs lies in extracting and fusing the different medicinal properties contained in various herbs. Especially among high-grade herbs, the violent energy they contain is already immense, and to perfectly fuse them is a great test for alchemists.
This test not only requires Spiritual Strength, but also precise control of flames and a profound understanding of the different pharmacological properties of various medicinal materials. Only by integrating these knowledge and using the mutual restraint among different medicinal materials to ensure a smooth and error-free fusion process can the prerequisite for completing the elixir be met.
Now, nearly two months have passed since Xiao Yan refined the Earth Spirit Tempering Fire Pill. During this time, due to several minor mistakes, Xiao Yan wasted more than a dozen Fire Banyan Branch. If this happened outside, it would probably cause countless alchemists to feel heartbroken. However, for Xiao Yan, who has a mountain of Fire Banyan Branch, it is nothing out of the ordinary.
After several failures, Xiao Yan had accumulated a lot of experience. This time, he was undoubtedly more cautious and careful in the refining process. After a meticulous process, the medicinal liquid in the cauldron in front of him was slowly and steadily merging together.
"Hiss..."
Under the careful separation of the Heavenly Flames, the five pure, paste-like liquids slowly approached each other. The violent energy within them constantly collided with the flames, producing a series of subtle crackling sounds. Fortunately, Xiao Yan was already used to this and paid no attention to the collisions of the energies, focusing instead on controlling the medicinal liquids. What seemed like a simple fusion process, a mere few centimeters apart, took nearly half a day to complete. When all the medicinal liquids within the cauldron had merged and gathered, forming a mottled sphere the size of a palm, Xiao Yan's tense heart finally began to relax.
Although the process of Pill Fusion is slow, it is steady. After several days, the various energies in the medicinal ball will blend together and gradually be twisted into one. Then, a Nascent Pill, condensed to the size of a longan and with a mottled appearance, will be formed.
Next comes the most important and lengthy step: the Pill Nurturing!
One week later.
In the clear sky, white clouds were arranged like fish scales. The dazzling sunlight swept across the edge of the clouds, forming bright beams of light, which was quite beautiful. But suddenly, an inexplicable force rapidly gathered in the clear sky, and the sky immediately turned dark. Heavy dark clouds gathered like rolling waves, and faint rumbling thunder could be heard.
The sudden appearance of this scene in the sky immediately caused a commotion in the Xiao Clan. In a short while, several figures quickly emerged from the depths of the Xiao Clan and rushed towards the area below the thundercloud. Upon closer inspection, the person in the lead was none other than the granddaughter of the Great Elder, the second young lady of the Xiao Clan, Xiao Siyu.
After nearly a year of seclusion, Xiao Siyu has now reached the threshold of Tier Seven High-Level Alchemist in terms of alchemy. She is only one step away from truly entering that level. However, due to time constraints, she only recently emerged from seclusion. Even so, she is already fully confident that she can reach that level before the Pill Gathering officially begins.
However, she never expected that she would witness such an astonishing scene so soon after emerging from seclusion.
Arriving above Xiao Yan's villa, Xiao Siyu looked towards the secret chamber, where a thin mist was drifting outwards, and at the same time, a faint fragrance of elixirs quietly entered her nostrils.
"This is..."
"This fragrance of medicinal herbs indicates that a high-grade seventh-tier elixir has been produced!"
As Xiao Siyu was marveling at the fragrant aroma, many of the clansmen who had gathered around gasped in shock. Immediately, astonished gazes focused on the secret chamber where Xiao Yan was. Even Xiao Siyu couldn't help but click her tongue and exclaim:
"I didn't expect this guy to be one step ahead of me and reach this level first."
She had successfully refined high-grade seventh-order pills before, but those were only a few times. To truly reach that level, one would naturally need countless hours of experience. However, as things stand, Xiao Yan had indeed reached a level a step ahead of her.
"Get out of the way, everyone! What's there to see?"
Just then, a sharp shout suddenly rang out from the sky. Everyone looked up and saw Elder Xiao Zhen descending slowly with a solemn expression. The onlookers quickly stepped back, and Elder Xiao Zhen came to Xiao Siyu's side, smiling as he said:
"So, are you confident you can beat that little guy?"
"Grandpa, please stop teasing me. If I could beat him, I wouldn't be the one watching here right now."
Xiao Siyu pursed her red lips slightly and gave a wry smile, a hint of helplessness in her expression.
"Boom!"
As soon as the words were spoken, the vast thunderclouds in the sky began to churn violently. Then, a sharp whooshing sound rang in everyone's ears, and a purple-gold figure appeared between heaven and earth.
It was none other than the Northern King!
"Tsk tsk... This little guy's puppet is quite something. In recent days, it has been able to withstand all the Pill Lightning that Xiao Yan has encountered, and use it to improve its strength. Now... the puppet's strength is probably comparable to the Late-Stage Nine-Star Yuan Zong."
" Late-Stage Nine-Star Yuan Zong?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Siyu's alluring face instantly changed expression, her beautiful eyes fixed on the Northern King covered in scales, and she asked in surprise:
"So, after this battle, wouldn't this puppet have a chance to advance to the Yuan Zun?"
"That's hard to say."
Xiao Zhen looked at the Northern King with hopeful eyes and stroked his beard.
"Laugh!"
Then, a thunderous roar echoed in the sky, and black lightning, like a giant sword, pierced through the void and struck down directly towards the secret chamber in the courtyard. As if sensing something, the Northern King in the sky raised his cold face, his body trembled slightly, and he met the lightning head-on!
Just as the Northern King clashed fiercely with the descending Pill Lightning, a black figure quietly materialized in the void not far from the two elders. At a glance, it was naturally Xiao Yan had just finished collecting the pills.
"Hehe, you little rascal, you're quite remarkable. In just half a year, you've actually advanced to the level of Tier Seven High-Level Alchemist."
The two stepped forward, and the First Elder looked at Xiao Yan with admiration, as if he were a monster. After all, how many people on the entire continent could simultaneously raise their cultivation and alchemy skills to such a level?
"Yes, from now on, the title of the number one alchemist among the younger generation of the Xiao Clan will change hands."
Beside her, Xiao Siyu smiled and teased.
These flattering words left Xiao Yan somewhat amused and exasperated. He could only shrug helplessly and say noncommittally:
"I was just lucky for a while."