As Xiao Yan gradually awoke from his unconscious state, he found himself lying on a soft bed. The entire room was filled with a faint and pleasant fragrance. Slowly opening his eyes, his gaze paused for a moment before vitality gradually returned to his black orbs. After a brief examination of his body, Xiao Yan felt no abnormalities. Moreover, the soul energy that had been depleted from refining the Heavenly Flame Pill had recovered a considerable amount, and the feeling of weakness and fatigue had long since disappeared. “What is this?” Feeling these changes, Xiao Yan silently let out a breath of relief. He then sat up straight on the bed, looking around the empty room with some confusion. His hand instinctively touched the ring on his finger, and after confirming nothing was missing, he sighed deeply in relief. “You have been unconscious for five days.” As Xiao Yan exhaled, a familiar voice suddenly resonated in his mind—it was the Heavenly Fire Venerable, who had been silent for quite some time. Glancing at the white ring on his finger, Xiao Yan chuckled inwardly. “Old man Yao, it’s been a long time. It seems you are in good shape?” “Well enough. Thanks to the fortune you acquired in the Tian Shan Blood Pool, my soul was also nurtured for a while, providing me with some benefits. I didn’t appear because there were always Dou Zun-level powerhouses around you,” the Heavenly Fire Venerable’s voice echoed in Xiao Yan’s mind. Hearing this, Xiao Yan was a bit surprised. “Have you regained your strength to the Dou Zun level now?”
“It’s not that simple. Do you really think a Dou Zun can recover so easily…?” The Heavenly Fire Venerable responded with a hint of irritation. “Without finding a suitable body, I may never recover to the Dou Zun level.”
Xiao Yan chuckled. Even with the Pharmacist Elder’s strength, it was difficult to truly reach the Dou Zun level without a physical body. It seemed the body played a significant role in advancing one’s strength.
“Old man Yao, don’t worry. I will help you create a physical body as soon as possible.” Now that Xiao Yan was in the central region of the continent, the powerhouses he faced were becoming increasingly terrifying. Although he had advanced to the Battle Sect level, it still wasn’t enough to navigate the Central Region without any worries. In such a place, any first-rate faction had some old monsters guarding it. Given his numerous treasures, if anyone decided to forcibly take them, he would need to deter such actions. Having a Dou Zun powerhouse by his side would greatly bolster his confidence, making it necessary to prioritize the creation of a physical body for the Heavenly Fire Venerable.
However, creating a physical body was no easy task. According to the Pharmacist Elder, it required three items: the Life Bone Blood Fusion Pill, the pure blood of a seventh-grade magical beast, and the bones of a Battle Sect expert. The last two were not too difficult to find in Xiao Yan’s current view, but the Life Bone Blood Fusion Pill was no ordinary item. A top-tier seventh-grade pill, it was said to be a lifesaving elixir capable of reviving those with a single breath left. This pill was even more advanced than the Heavenly Flame Pill that Tang Zhen wanted to refine. From a certain perspective, the Life Bone Blood Fusion Pill could be considered an eighth-grade pill due to its unique effects.
Although Xiao Yan had reached the Alchemist Grade 7 level, he still lacked confidence in refining the Life Bone Blood Fusion Pill. Even for experienced Alchemists who had remained at Grade 7 for many years, the success rate for this pill was quite low. Xiao Yan had experienced the difficulty of refining a Grade 7 pill. In the Inner Academy, he only succeeded because he entered a mystical state. This time, it was not a solo effort, but a collaboration with the Illusionary Master and Tang Zhen. While he contributed the most, individually, he doubted he could successfully refine the Heavenly Flame Pill. Grade 7 pills were no ordinary items. If the success rate for the Heavenly Flame Pill was low, then the Life Bone Blood Fusion Pill was even more uncertain. Unless Xiao Yan made significant progress, refining this pill was currently unfeasible. However, after reaching the Battle Sect level, advancement became much slower. Many Battle Sects remained stagnant despite years of practice, highlighting the difficulty in progressing. Therefore, the sudden leap in strength required for the Life Bone Blood Fusion Pill might take a very long time.
Under normal circumstances, it would take two to three years to refine the Life Bone Blood Fusion Pill. If pushed back, the physical body creation would also be delayed. Although the Heavenly Fire Venerable could wait, Xiao Yan couldn’t. He had to find another solution to help the Heavenly Fire Venerable.
“The Life Bone Blood Fusion Pill is too advanced; we temporarily cannot refine it. We may need to use a similar substitute. Though the effects won’t be as good, it’s a necessary compromise. If we can, we will refine a better one in the future.” Closing his eyes, Xiao Yan’s soul energy entered the black ring left by the Pharmacist Elder, searching through the vast collection of prescriptions. After nearly two hours, Xiao Yan opened his eyes and held a light green scroll. “Yin-Yang Soul Life Pill, a mid-tier seventh-grade pill, with the effect of fusing souls and restoring life. Ingredients include the Spirit Fruit, the Soul Flower…”
The Yin-Yang Soul Life Pill had similar effects to the Life Bone Blood Fusion Pill and was a mid-tier seventh-grade pill, which Xiao Yan could manage. It was a good alternative.
“Though the ingredients are complex and some are rare, they should not be too difficult to find in the Central Region. The success rate is within my range. The only drawback is that it is not as perfect as the Life Bone Blood Fusion Pill, but overall, it is a good choice. Deficiencies can be compensated with the bones and blood essence,” Xiao Yan mused.
“Alright, leave it to you. As long as I can have my own body, any method is fine. I’m tired of this state,” the Heavenly Fire Venerable agreed.
“Don’t worry; I will gather the ingredients for the Yin-Yang Soul Life Pill as soon as possible and start refining once ready. I will ensure you have your own body as quickly as possible,” Xiao Yan smiled.
The Heavenly Fire Venerable also smiled. “Practice the Five Cycle Flame Technique when you have the time. When you can form the Five Cycle Flame Array, its power won’t disappoint you.”
Hearing this, Xiao Yan was moved. The Five Cycle Flame Technique was a high-level earth tier Dou Technique, with great power. Previously, Xiao Yan could barely form the Fire Wolf Spirit, unable to form the array. Now, having reached the Battle Sect level, he wondered how many fire spirits he could form. Forming five fire spirits would fully unleash the power of the Five Cycle Flame Technique. Four of the five fire spirits should be formed by different flames to reach the peak of the Five Cycle Flame Technique. This step might require obtaining the Fiery Flame Fire.
“Old man Yao, rest assured. The Five Cycle Flame Technique is your specialty, and I won’t abandon it.” Thinking of the peak power, Xiao Yan’s heart was warm.
“Back in the day, my Five Cycle Flame Technique was renowned across the continent. Unfortunately, it seems forgotten now.” The Heavenly Fire Venerable’s tone carried a hint of pride.
Xiao Yan smiled. Any Dou Zun was a prominent figure. With no further questions, Xiao Yan left the bed, stretched, and headed outside the room. Since he had helped Tang Zhen with the Heavenly Flame Pill, it was time to resolve the matter of the Three Mystical Changes.
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