Purging the Poison
Next, Yan Zu rested for a day and continued refining the "Universe Mind-Calming Pill".
The Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew" is the principal ingredient; when placed in the furnace, it transforms into a clear liquid, radiating a spiritual energy that can see through illusion. When the petals of the " Lovesick Heartbreak Red a secondary ingredient) are added, a subtle emotional fluctuation permeates the furnace.
With calming flowers and Soul Condensing Grass as adjuvants, and the balancing spiritual energy of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well as the master ingredient, twenty crystal-clear pills, each with the faint shadow of a red flower inside, were finally produced.
"The Universe Mind-Calming Pill can greatly enhance mental strength and resist mental attacks after consumption." Yan Zu put it away with satisfaction.
The final batch, and also the most complex and crucial, was the "Universe Creation Pill."
This elixir combines the core essence of four top-grade immortal Immortal Herb: Earth Dragon Golden Melon Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma, and also incorporates a trace of the essence of several other Immortal Herb such as Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, Infernal Delicate Apricot, and Aromatic Silk Beauty.
The sheer number and complexity of the medicinal materials make it the most diverse and complex elixir-making method since the time of Yan Zu.
"Little Jade, we're counting on you this time." Yan Zu composed himself and gently stroked Little Jade's head.
The little creature seemed to understand the importance of this batch, nodding gently, its jade-colored radiance on its horn brighter than ever before.
Yan Zu took a deep breath, unleashing his full Soul Power, with the Nine Yin Soul Power surging through his meridians.
He added all the main and auxiliary medicines in sequence, concentrating intently, multitasking, and simultaneously regulating the fusion of several different medicinal properties.
The Auspicious Cloud Furnace trembled violently, Qilin pattern on its surface lit up completely, with faint Qilin phantoms even appearing around the furnace. Various energies collided fiercely inside the furnace—ice and fire, life and death, purification and poison—almost bursting the furnace apart.
"Stay calm!"
Yan Zu gritted his teeth, and Little Jade released her auspicious aura with all her might. The jade-colored airflow almost solidified, Entanglement the alchemy furnace like a ribbon, helping to stabilize the violent energy inside.
At the most crucial moment, Yan Zu took out a drop of his own primordial blood essence, mixed with a wisp of Little Jade's auspicious primordial energy.
"With my blood, with Little Jade's auspiciousness, I will invigorate the workings of Yin and Yang!"
The essence of blood and auspicious energy were poured into the furnace, and in an instant, the entire Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well Valley trembled.
"Om one-"
The Auspicious Cloud Furnace emitted a deafening roar, and its lid opened on its own, releasing fifteen golden rays that shot into the sky!
Each ray of golden light contained a pill the size of a longan, its body a mix of gold and purple, with mysterious patterns flowing across its surface.
The elixir was surrounded by the faint phantom of Qilin, emanating a terrifying aura of creation.
With lightning speed, Yan Zu used a specially made jade bottle to collect all fifteen pills. The moment the pills were formed, he was almost exhausted, his face pale as he collapsed to the ground, panting heavily.
Little Jade also lay exhausted beside his legs, her breathing noticeably weaker.
"Finally—it's done." Yan Zu looked at the jade bottle in his hand, his eyes filled with satisfaction.
Five batches of pills were prepared, taking a full three days and three nights. When the last batch of Universe Creation Pill was ready, it was already the morning of the fourth day.
With these elixirs, he and his companions could broaden their foundation, enhance their potential, and evolve their Martial Soul, laying a solid foundation for the future.
Sunlight streamed into the valley, illuminating Yan Zu's tired yet satisfied face. He carefully categorized and stored all the pills, each one's quantity and quality perfectly matching his expectations.
"It's time for Senior Dugu and Senior Yan to begin treatment."
In the quiet room, Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan had been waiting for a long time. For the past three days, they could feel the constantly changing energy fluctuations in the valley, sometimes icy cold, sometimes unbearably hot, and sometimes full of vitality.
Each fluctuation made them even more amazed by Yan Zu's alchemy skills.
When Yan Zu pushed open the door to the quiet room and handed the two jade bottles to them respectively, Dugu Bo's hands were trembling.
"Young friend, this—"
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"The Jade Phosphorous Life-Transformation Pill, one pill per person. After taking it, the pill will be absorbed into your meridians, seeking out and neutralizing the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison deposited in your bodies. The process will be somewhat painful, but I will assist you with my Soul Skill."
Yan Zu said solemnly, "Remember, no matter how painful it is, you must remain conscious and guide the medicine's effects."
Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan nodded emphatically.
The two sat down cross-legged and took the Jade Phosphorous Body-Transformation Pill.
The pill melted upon entering the mouth, turning into a cool liquid that flowed down the throat. However, the coolness quickly turned into a burning sensation, which rapidly spread throughout the body.
"Well----"
Dugu Yan let out a painful groan first. She could feel the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison deeply rooted in her Martial Soul Origin being peeled away from its deepest depths by a gentle yet firm force.
The feeling was like pulling out barbs one by one from your flesh, an excruciating pain.
Dugu Bo's situation was even more serious. He had been poisoned for decades, and the toxins had long since become completely integrated with his cultivation and Martial Soul.
Wherever the power of the elixir passed, it not only stripped away the toxins, but also stripped away a part of his cultivation.
"Hold on!" Yan Zu said in a deep voice.
He took a deep breath, and the four Soul Ring behind him lit up one after another.
Yellow, purple, purple, black!
The moment the fourth black Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring appeared, Dugu Bo, even amidst excruciating pain, suddenly opened his eyes wide.
Dugu Yan exclaimed in shock, "The fourth ring of ten thousand years?! How is this possible!"
But Yan Zu had no time to explain. His Fourth Soul Ring lit up, and a black light enveloped his entire body.
Fourth Soul Skill - Life's Praise!
A soft green halo spread from Yan Zu, enveloping Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan.
The halo contained powerful life energy, which swept over their bodies like a spring breeze, relieving the pain caused by the removal of toxins and repairing the tissues damaged by the toxins.
At the same time, Little Jade stood up, and the jade-colored light on her horn shone brightly, with a faint Auspicious Domain spreading out from it. Within this aura, all negative states would be weakened, while positive effects would be enhanced.
With the combined assistance of the Life's Praise and Auspicious Domain, the pain of Dugu Bo and his grandson was significantly reduced. They gritted their teeth and guided the medicinal power through their bodies.
Time passed little by little.
The first change occurred in Dugu Yan's body. Wisps of dark green poisonous gas slowly seeped from her skin pores, dissipating into nothingness in the air.
Her complexion gradually changed from a long-term sickly paleness to a healthy rosy glow.
Three hours later, Dugu Yan let out a long breath and slowly opened her eyes.
She originally possessed a beautiful face, but long-term suffering from the venom of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison gave her a sickly pallor and a hidden melancholy.
Those beautiful, emerald-green eyes, inherited from her family, always evoked the vertical pupils of a venomous snake, carrying a somewhat unsettling and eerie quality.
At this moment, the process of removing the toxins was like removing a heavy shackle from her.
First, her complexion—the dark bluish tinge under her pale skin had completely disappeared, transforming into the fair and rosy complexion that a young girl should have.
That rosy glow wasn't just the superficial color of rouge, but a healthy, full-bodied color emanating from deep within her skin, making her face look like a ripe peach, delicate and flawless.
Those signature emerald green eyes were undergoing a wondrous color change. The emerald green was gradually fading, as if being washed by clear water.
Translucent, it ultimately settled into a clear, emerald-green color, like the water of an emerald lake.
The color was pure and vibrant, no longer carrying any eerie poisonous feeling, but rather like new leaves after the rain, full of vitality.
"Yan Zu, I—I feel all the toxins in my body have disappeared!" she said excitedly, her voice choked with emotion.