At the heart of the earth, there lies a mysterious treasure known as the Geocentric Pearl. This energy bead is formed from the essence of the deep earth, condensed over countless eons. The immense energy within this pearl is said to be used in the creation of eighth and ninth-grade elixirs. These wondrous objects, usually hidden deep within the ground, are exceptionally rare. Occasionally, during volcanic eruptions, some of these Geocentric Pearls may be ejected from the depths, but generally, most of the Geocentric Pearls in people’s possession are obtained in such a manner. It is exceedingly rare for someone like Xiao Yan to encounter one in the depths of the earth himself.
When Xiao Yan first laid eyes on the Geocentric Pearl, his heart could not help but quicken its beat. He knew full well how scarce these pearls were, and the Geocentric Pearl was a primary material for crafting the Geocentric Lightning Pearl. However, the Geocentric Lightning Pearl is not an elixir; it is a unique and esoteric concoction. Through a special alchemical process, the Geocentric Pearl undergoes refining, and if successful, it can produce the Geocentric Lightning Pearl. This item cannot be consumed, but it possesses terrifying power. Even a mighty expert like a Dou Zun would be severely injured if struck by it.
Xiao Yan had once come across the recipe for the Geocentric Lightning Pearl in one of the prescriptions left by Pharmacist Elder. He was immensely impressed by its power, but since obtaining a Geocentric Pearl was so difficult, he had long since given up on the idea. Yet, today, unexpectedly, his fortune had brought him this rare opportunity.
“If I can get it, it would be a potent hidden weapon,” Xiao Yan thought, his eyes fixed on the fiery orb within the blood-red viscous energy. After a brief moment, he could no longer resist the temptation. For such a rare and powerful object, it was worth taking a risk.
With this resolve, Xiao Yan wasted no time. His soul force enveloped the blood-red, viscous liquid. Despite the distance, the violent energy within still caused a slight disturbance in his soul force.
Paying no heed to the minor fluctuations, Xiao Yan remained focused. He was waiting for the perfect opportunity! Through observation, he realized that the energy within the viscous liquid fluctuated in intensity. The key to detecting these fluctuations was the brightness of the flames on the surface.
The red, viscous liquid faintly glowed, fluctuating in brightness, becoming the only light in the otherwise impenetrable darkness. Like a coiled snake, Xiao Yan’s soul force lay in wait, motionless, until the light dimmed to its lowest point!
“Whoosh!” As the red liquid dimmed, the soul force pounced like a leopard, turning into a bolt of lightning and shooting out!
“Poof!” The speed of the soul force was astonishing. In less than a breath, it plunged into the red liquid, and a soft “poof” sound signaled the soul force’s entry.
The moment his soul force touched the viscous liquid, Xiao Yan felt a searing heat, much like stepping into molten lava. A scorching sensation crept into his soul, but fortunately, his Flame protected him, preventing any real damage.
This intense heat lasted but a moment before Xiao Yan’s soul force reached the Geocentric Pearl. Snatching it up, the soul force swiftly turned and made a mad dash for the exit of the pit!
“Boom!” As soon as the Geocentric Pearl was swept away by Xiao Yan’s soul force, the viscous liquid sensed the change and unleashed a torrent of violent energy, chasing after the fleeing soul force like a blood-red deluge.
Feeling the approaching, searing energy, Xiao Yan’s scalp tingled. If he were to be hit by this energy in such a confined space, his soul might collapse. Gritting his teeth, he pushed his speed to the limit, racing towards the exit of the pit.
Xiao Yan was fast, but the red deluge was almost as swift, chasing him relentlessly!
As the chase unfolded, the light at the top of the pit became more apparent. Seeing this, Xiao Yan redoubled his efforts, and in an instant, he burst out of the narrow pit!
Xiao Yan’s soul force shot out of the pit, diving back into his body. The Geocentric Pearl was clutched tightly in his hand.
As the soul force returned to his body, Xiao Yan extended his palm, unleashing a powerful suction. The black stone tablet, which was nearby, instantly shifted and covered the pit, withstanding the ferocious energy beneath it.
“Boom!” The black stone tablet, while trembling under the pressure, held firm. The various beams of light surrounding the altar converged and covered the tablet, pressing it down like a vise.
With the aid of the sunlight, the shaking of the tablet gradually subsided and finally ceased. Seeing the tablet calming, Xiao Yan let out a long sigh of relief. He gazed at the ancient altar with a mixture of surprise and wonder, realizing it had a restraining effect.
“Truly perilous…” Wiping the cold sweat from his forehead, Xiao Yan smiled bitterly. Had he been just a bit slower, he might have lost both the Geocentric Pearl and suffered severe soul damage.
Calmly surveying his emotions, Xiao Yan glanced at the Little Healer Immortal beside him, relieved to see she was unharmed. He then opened his palm, and there, nestled within, was a fiery red pearl.
“So this is the Geocentric Pearl…” Gently squeezing it, a wave of heat emanated from the pearl. Surprisingly, Xiao Yan noticed that the fire energy around him seemed to be converging toward him.
Realizing the subtle changes in the surroundings, Xiao Yan’s eyes widened with joy. The Geocentric Pearl could attract and concentrate fire energy? If he used it during cultivation, it would greatly enhance his practice!
“Indeed, the Geocentric Pearl is truly wondrous…” Twirling the fiery red pearl in his hand, Xiao Yan couldn’t help but feel reluctant to put it down. This find was truly a great boon.
“Unfortunately, we can’t easily move the stone tablet now. Without the thick, viscous liquid, the Geocentric Flame should reappear, and the creation of yang fire would be faster,” Xiao Yan lamented, his gaze returning to the stone tablet. He had hoped to use the yang fire to nurture and strengthen his Alchemy Fire Seed.
Just as Xiao Yan sighed in regret, a beam of light suddenly descended from the sky, shining directly on the Geocentric Pearl in his hand.
“Poof!” Under the sunlight, the Geocentric Pearl trembled, and a small sound echoed. A dense, white flame emerged from the Geocentric Pearl.
Caught off guard, Xiao Yan nearly tossed the flame away, but he saw the Geocentric Pearl at the base of the flame. His eyes narrowed, “Is this yang fire? How could this happen without the Geocentric Flame?”
Frowning, Xiao Yan suddenly understood. “Ah, the Geocentric Pearl must have absorbed the Geocentric Flame over the years. When exposed to sunlight, it reacts and becomes a source of yang fire. So, as long as the energy within the Geocentric Pearl doesn’t dissipate, it will continuously generate yang fire!”
Excited by this revelation, Xiao Yan grinned. If this was true, the Alchemy Fire Seed in his body would have an endless supply of energy, saving him the trouble of searching for different kinds of beast fires.
“This is truly a lucky find…” Smiling, Xiao Yan realized the Geocentric Pearl was incredibly useful to him.
Taking a few deep breaths to calm himself, Xiao Yan glanced at the still meditating Little Healer Immortal. Satisfied that she was unharmed, he nodded and sat down again, absorbing the yang fire generated by the Geocentric Pearl. With this pearl, it was only a matter of time before the Alchemy Fire grew stronger.
In the following days, Xiao Yan devoted all his time and energy to absorbing the yang fire. Under his relentless refinement, the Alchemy Fire in his body rapidly strengthened.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye. As Xiao Yan immersed himself in the pleasure of the strengthening Alchemy Fire, the city of Ye, famous for its year-round spring-like weather, began to grow cold. Snowflakes, much to the shock of the inhabitants, began to fall from the sky.
Looking at the snow covering the city, someone suddenly realized something, leaped to a high place, and looked out. There, in the distance, innumerable white figures, all wearing the emblem of a cold, exquisite snowflake, were slowly encircling the city.
“Ice River Valley…”
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