Under Qingyang Zi's guidance, Li Mu's Alchemy progress was incredibly smooth.
Soon, a burst of Medicinal Pill fragrance wafted over, emanating from the Pill Furnace, refreshing and invigorating.
Li Mu cautiously opened the furnace lid, only to see Divine Pill light shimmering within, several Medicinal Pills quietly lying there, exuding an alluring luster.
The Too Profound Clear Spirit Pill, which originally only had a 30% success rate, was easily refined, much easier than Li Mu's last attempt, suggesting a significant increase in the success rate.
As expected of an Alchemy Saint Master!
Li Mu was overjoyed and continued to consult Qingyang Zi on other Alchemy techniques, completely forgetting everything else.
Qingyang Zi was also happy to exchange Alchemy techniques with Li Mu to pass the time, and at the same time, he imparted many ancient Pill Formulas to Li Mu.
“If you are advancing to the Void Refining Realm and refining your Law Domain, it’s best to take a Returning Void Pill.
With this Medicinal Pill, it can greatly reduce the difficulty of refining a Soul Transformation Clone,” Qingyang Zi transmitted, telling Li Mu when they discussed refining the Law Domain.
Li Mu was slightly startled and quickly transmitted, asking, “Returning Void Pill? I haven't heard of it.
Senior, could you tell me how to refine the Returning Void Pill?”
“You don't even know about such a common Spirit Pill as the Returning Void Pill!”
Qingyang Zi was slightly taken aback and responded to Li Mu with a strange Divine Thought.
Soon, he realized something: he had been sleeping in the soul world pearl for ten thousand Years.
He hurriedly transmitted a Divine Thought, asking Li Mu, “What era is it now?”
Li Mu immediately understood and respectfully transmitted back, “It is currently Dao Profound Year: 13,785.
If calculated by Dao Yuan Year, it is 35,671.”
The Central Plains Spirit Domain, this vast and boundless region, has had a unique culture and tradition since ancient times, among which, the calendar for calculating time is one of these traditions, and its changes are closely linked to the Central Plains' largest Sect.
In ancient Years, the Central Plains Spirit Domain had adopted various calendars to record the passage of time, and the Dao Yuan Year was one of them.
It carried a profound historical and cultural heritage, witnessing the rise and fall of countless heroes.
However, with the passage of Years, and the rise and fall of Sect forces, some calendars were gradually replaced by new ones.
Xuantian Sword Sect, as the largest Sect in the Central Plains Spirit Domain, its influence was ubiquitous.
When Xuantian Sword Sect rose, it set the Dao Profound Year as the new standard for recording time throughout the entire Spirit Domain, invisibly demonstrating Xuantian Sword Sect's position in the Central Plains Spirit Domain.
When Qingyang Zi heard Li Mu mention the current calendar, a complex emotion immediately surged in his heart.
He slightly closed his eyes, as if recalling that distant past, those Years and changes he had personally experienced.
Qingyang Zi remained silent for a long time after hearing this, seemingly calculating the time.
After a while, he transmitted again, “Dao Yuan Year 35,671.
I didn't expect this nap of mine to last so long.
Times have changed; I wonder what the current era is like.”
Seeing this, Li Mu quickly transmitted, indicating, “Senior, if you wish to know about the changes in the current era, this Junior is willing to explain in detail for you.”
Qingyang Zi nodded slightly and transmitted, asking, “Hmm, isn't the largest Sect now the Heavenly Dao Sect?”
“Currently, in the Central Plains Spirit Domain, Xuantian Sword Sect is the largest Sect; no one can shake its position.
As for the Heavenly Dao Sect, this Junior does not know!” Li Mu replied respectfully.
Qingyang Zi nodded slightly after hearing this, seemingly not surprised by the answer, and continued to transmit, “Then, in the current Central Plains, what new powerhouses or forces have emerged?”
Li Mu pondered for a moment and began to introduce what he knew about the outstanding Cultivators and emerging forces that had appeared in the Central Plains Spirit Domain in recent Years, as well as the rise and influence of these emerging forces, such as the Nine Demon Sect, the Blood Demon Clan, the Sealed Forbidden Land, and other events that occurred in the Southern Wilderness Spirit Domain.
After listening to Li Mu's narration, Qingyang Zi frowned deeply, a hint of solemnity flashing in his eyes.
He transmitted, “The Lower Realm Demon Abyss was an evil place that existed in ancient times.
The demonic creatures there were incredibly fierce and constantly invaded our Central Plains.
It was not easy to drive them back to their own realm.
I didn't expect that after so many Years, they would make a comeback.”
“Oh!
Senior, could you tell me about the Demon Abyss from that era?” Li Mu's spirit lifted, and he asked curiously.
Qingyang Zi's eyes flickered with the light of memory, as if he had returned to that magnificent era.
He slowly transmitted, “In Dao Yuan Year 20,000, the largest Sect in the Central Plains was the Heavenly Dao Sect, which dominated the world.
However, at that time, the channel between the Lower Realm Demon Abyss and this realm was suddenly opened, and countless demonic creatures poured into this realm, triggering an unprecedented war between the two realms.”
“That war could truly be described as heaven and earth collapsing, sun and moon losing their light.
All the major Sects and forces in this realm united to resist the invasion of the demonic creatures.
The Heavenly Dao Sect, as the largest Sect at that time, naturally took on the heavy responsibility of leading the heroes.”
...
Qingyang Zi seemed to be recalling the tragic scenes of that great war, continuously transmitting: “In that great war, countless heroes stepped forward and engaged in a desperate struggle with the demonic creatures.
However, the demonic creatures were numerous, incredibly fierce, and infinite in number, rampaging throughout this realm.
The Cultivators of this realm all engaged in a long-term struggle with them, fighting in Chaos and paying a huge price, until seven Dao Lords jointly took action and completely Sealed the Demon Abyss Channel Secret Realm, which finally ended the war between the two realms.”
“I didn't expect these Demon Abyss forces to make a comeback.
Have those Channel Seals been opened?” After introducing this, Qingyang Zi transmitted, asking Li Mu.
Li Mu's face showed a solemn expression after hearing this, and he transmitted back, “Senior, this Junior's knowledge is limited, but I have indeed heard some news about the loosening of the Demon Abyss Channel Seals.
In recent Years, incidents of demonic creature invasions have frequently occurred in the Southern Wilderness Spirit Domain and other places, which is probably related to the loosening of the Seals.”
Qingyang Zi quickly transmitted, “The Seals of the Demon Abyss Channel were laid down by seven Dao Lords; their power is boundless and cannot be broken by ordinary means.
Now that the Seals are loose, this matter is not trivial.
If the loosening of the Seals is allowed to continue, a war between the two realms may break out again, leading to widespread suffering.”
Li Mu empathized.
If he wasn't mistaken, one of the Seals was related to him; otherwise, the Nine Demon Sect and the Blood Demon Lord wouldn't have been targeting him all this time.
“Senior, rest assured, the Seniors of Xuantian Sword Sect have already paid attention to this matter.
When the two Dao Lords return from outside the domain, they should be able to resolve the issue of the loosened Seals,” Li Mu quickly replied.
“Oh!
This Xuantian Sword Sect, being able to have two Dao Lords, its strength is quite good.
Back then, the Heavenly Dao Sect only had four Dao Lords,” Qingyang Zi's eyes flashed with a hint of recollection, and then he transmitted.
Hearing about the seven Dao Lords' Seal, Li Mu couldn't help but think of the Secret Realm on this trip, which seemed to be a Restriction laid down in a suspected Dao Lord's Cave.
Could it be related to the Channel Seal?
“Senior, could you tell me about the seven Dao Lords sealing the Demon Abyss Channel?
If there is an opportunity, I will inform the high-level members of Xuantian Sword Sect about this, so they can improve the Channel Seal,” Li Mu thought of this and quickly transmitted, asking.
After hearing this, Qingyang Zi's eyes flashed with a hint of appreciation, and he transmitted, “It is indeed fortunate for the Central Plains Spirit Domain that you have such a thought.
The matter of the seven Dao Lords sealing the Demon Abyss Channel is a legendary tale of this realm.”
Qingyang Zi paused slightly, seemingly recalling that magnificent period of Years, and then slowly transmitted, “Back then, when the Demon Abyss Channel first appeared, demonic creatures ran rampant, and lives were devastated.
Seven Dao Lords stepped forward; they each displayed their Divine Abilities and jointly laid down seven layers of Seals, completely sealing off the Demon Abyss Channel.”
“Each of those seven layers of Seals contained the boundless Divine Abilities and painstaking efforts of the Dao Lords; their power was infinite.
As long as the Seals were not broken, the demonic creatures in the Demon Abyss would not be able to break through the boundary and invade this realm.”
After hearing this, Li Mu's heart was filled with respect for those seven Dao Lords, and he transmitted, “Senior, may this Junior boldly ask, do those seven layers of Seals have names?”
Qingyang Zi nodded slightly and transmitted uncertainly, “The seven Dao Lords, respectively, achieved Dao through the Five Elements and Yin and Yang, gathering the power of seven systems.
They are named ‘Water Dao Realm,’ ‘Earth Dao Realm,’ ‘Fire Fusion Realm,’ ‘Sharp Gold Realm,’ ‘Green Wood Realm,’ ‘Extreme Yin Realm,’ and ‘Extreme Yang Realm.’ Each layer of Seal represents a supreme power, distributed in seven places in this realm, forming a Chaos Great Array, completely sealing the channel between the two realms.”
“Logically speaking, such a powerful Seal, even after ten thousand Years, should not have any Seal loopholes.
How did the Demon Abyss forces reappear?
At this time, you must quickly inform the two Dao Lords of Xuantian Sword Sect and have them quickly investigate the cause, without delay.” After introducing this to Li Mu, Qingyang Zi could not help but transmit a reminder to Li Mu with doubt in his heart.
After hearing this, Li Mu was deeply shocked.
These seven layers of Seals not only had imposing names but also contained unfathomable power.
He quickly transmitted, “Senior, this Junior will definitely bear this in mind.
If there is an opportunity, I will definitely inform the high-level members of Xuantian Sword Sect to strengthen the Seals and ensure the peace of the two realms.”
Upon hearing this, Qingyang Zi's face showed a relieved smile, and he transmitted, “Good, it is rare for you to have such a heart.
We've strayed too far; let's continue with the Pill Formulas!”
Li Mu took the opportunity to ask, “Thank you, Senior, for your guidance.
Since the Returning Void Pill is so important, how should it be refined?”
Qingyang Zi smiled slightly and transmitted, “The Pill Formula for the Returning Void Pill is a seventh-tier Spirit Pill.
You probably can't refine it now, but I can tell you that refining this Medicinal Pill is not complicated; it's just that the Materials required are relatively rare.
You need to prepare several seventh-tier Spirit Medicines—nine void spiritual mushroom, purple gold spirit flower, condensing soul essence fruit, and Spirit Transformation Essence—these four main seventh-tier Spirit Objects, as well as thirteen sixth-tier auxiliary Spirit Medicines, ...”
“Although the Pill Formula for the Returning Void Pill seems simple, it actually contains profound mysteries, in addition to the four rare seventh-tier Spirit Medicines.”
“For example: nine void spiritual mushroom, generally grows in Heavenly Void Soil, its Medicinal effect helps the Divine Soul return to void and materialize, gaining the power of the soul when advancing to the Void Refining Realm, it is the basic Material for refining the Returning Void Pill.
For example: purple gold spirit flower, its color is as brilliant as purple gold, conceived when Purple Heaven Thunder Spirit gathers, it helps the Divine Soul break through the realm, adding this Medicinal Plant can further enhance the Medicinal properties, making the Medicinal Pill more easily absorb the essence of Heaven and Earth Dao during the refining process.”
“Seventh-tier condensing soul essence fruit, this fruit is shaped like a human infant, also known as ginseng essence fruit, it can only be conceived by a seventh-tier Primordial Spirit wood after a thousand Years of growth and a hundred Years of flowering and fruiting.
This fruit has extremely strong Medicinal effects; consuming it raw can enhance the Aptitude of the Divine Soul, and it is very difficult to find.”
After a pause, Qingyang Zi continued to transmit, introducing the last type of seventh-tier Spirit Object to Li Mu: “As for Spirit Transformation Essence, it is the key substance for refining the Returning Void Pill.
This substance generally coexists in ten thousand-year Spirit Marrow, containing powerful Heavenly Dao spiritual essence, possessing the magical power to transform the Law Domain from void to reality.
When refining the Returning Void Pill, Spirit Transformation Essence can integrate the essence of other Materials, forming the core of the Medicinal Pill.”
After explaining the characteristics and uses of the Materials to Li Mu, Qingyang Zi then meticulously explained every step and detail of the refining process to Li Mu, emphasizing the importance of heat control, telling Li Mu how to observe the color and intensity of the flame, and how to melt Medicinal Plants, condense Pill patterns, form Cores, and other detailed steps based on the characteristics of the Materials.
In addition, he also reminded Li Mu to pay attention to the Spiritual Qi flow inside the Pill Furnace, maintain the Spiritual Qi balance inside the furnace, to help the Medicinal Pill take shape, and other key steps.
He meticulously explained the characteristics and uses of each Material, as well as the precautions during the refining process, which could be described as leading by example and being extremely thorough.
Li Mu listened very carefully, firmly remembering these techniques, repeatedly deducing them, and immediately asking questions whenever he encountered something he didn't understand.
Qingyang Zi was also very pleased to see Li Mu so diligent, feeling that he had found a successor.
Li Mu's Cultivation was not high, but his Alchemy talent was excellent, and he was spiritually intelligent.
As long as he was given enough time and resources, he would definitely become an Alchemy Saint Master of his generation.
After Li Mu learned the Pill Formula for the Returning Void Pill, Qingyang Zi also imparted other Pill Formulas and other Alchemy techniques to Li Mu.
Li Mu benefited greatly and was immensely grateful for Qingyang Zi's teaching.
For several days in a row, Li Mu stayed in the cabin, learning Alchemy methods from Qingyang Zi.
Li Mu cherished the time he had a renowned teacher to guide him.
In addition to learning Alchemy, he couldn't help but consult Qingyang Zi on Cultivation problems.
“Hmm!
You actually Cultivate an ancient Cultivation Technique, and you Cultivate Five Elements and Yin and Yang simultaneously?
Who taught you this, and how could you Cultivate to the Nascent Soul Realm!”
When Li Mu explained the problems he encountered in Cultivation and revealed the Cultivation Technique he Cultivated, Qingyang Zi couldn't help but be greatly startled, transmitting his disbelief and asking.
“Yes, Senior, the Cultivation Technique I Cultivate is called: Yin Yang Five Elements Scripture, and it simultaneously condenses the power of Yin and Yang, and the Five Elements,” Li Mu transmitted in response, and at the same time, he removed his disguise and output a stream of true essence to the Pill Furnace, revealing his true Cultivation Technique.
Upon 'seeing' this scene, Qingyang Zi fell silent.
After being awakened by Li Mu's Divine Thought entering the soul world pearl, Qingyang Zi immediately sensed Li Mu's powerful Divine Thought, and he began to view this young man's Aptitude in a new light, interacting with him cautiously.
After learning that Li Mu was proficient in Alchemy and could refine sixth-tier Spirit Pills, Qingyang Zi was even more satisfied with him and harbored the thought of taking him as a disciple.
He originally thought Li Mu was just an ordinary Soul Transformation Cultivator.
However, this fellow not only Cultivated an ancient Cultivation Technique, Cultivating Five Elements and Yin and Yang simultaneously, but also managed to Cultivate to the Nascent Soul Realm at such a young age.
This Aptitude and talent were enough to astonish any Cultivator.
“How is that possible!”
“Cultivating all Five Elements is already difficult enough, but also cultivating Yin and Yang simultaneously?
Is this aiming for the Chaotic Great Dao?”
After learning about the Cultivation Technique Li Mu Cultivated, Qingyang Zi was completely shocked, and his mood could not calm down for a long time. (End of Chapter)