This dragon-eye-sized fragment of a pill was dark gold in color, with a metallic sheen and a faint, refreshing fragrance. It was hard to comprehend—even after the passage of countless years, buried in ashes, the pill still retained its spiritual essence. Truly astonishing.
Though a significant portion of its medicinal properties had inevitably dissipated, the fact that it remained so potent was proof of its extraordinary nature.
“Could this really be a Nine Revolutions Immortal Pill?” Shi Hao held it in his palm, examining the intricate patterns—star-like markings and faint silhouettes of divine beasts and fierce birds.
Was this even a pill anymore? Or had someone deliberately carved these patterns onto it? The imprints of the Great Dao were so lifelike, manifesting as all things in existence.
“This isn’t a Nine Revolutions Immortal Pill, but its effects won’t be far off!” Mo Xian spoke up, his eyes gleaming like two divine flames.
“You recognize it?” Shi Hao turned to him.
“I once read about it in an ancient bone scripture. When refining supreme immortal pills, companion pills often form alongside them. Though they can’t compare to the true immortal pills, they are still incredibly rare treasures for cultivators—capable of cleansing marrow and refining the body.”
Shi Hao nodded in understanding. If the main immortal pill had shattered during refinement, its companion pills would naturally suffer the same fate.
He carefully stored it away in a jade vial.
Meanwhile, Mo Xian also made a discovery, scooping up some fragrant, viscous liquid into a white jade jar.
They didn’t dare waste time. Though the stone furnace was massive, there were too many powerful experts here—each one a dragon or phoenix among men. No matter how many treasures there were, they wouldn’t be enough to go around.
The only saving grace was that this place was suffused with immortal energy and governed by special restrictive rules. Many divine abilities, including the Heavenly Eye, were rendered useless.
This was a treasure furnace, after all. Its original owner had foreseen many possibilities when refining pills, setting up indestructible restrictions to prevent outsiders from spying.
It was precisely because of this that the precious pills beneath the ashes hadn’t been completely looted by the crowd at first glance.
“This stone pill furnace looked like a mountain from the outside, but inside, it’s even larger than imagined—spanning eight hundred miles in radius. Truly unbelievable!”
What kind of person needed such a vast space to refine pills?
The furnace had suffered a massive explosion in the past, leaving behind many spiritual remnants—fragments of various companion pills.
“Who knows what kind of grand elixir the ancients were trying to refine, leaving behind so much ash? This doesn’t seem like pill refinement—more like condensing the essence of a miniature world!” someone marveled.
Most of those who entered had gained something, their faces alight with joy.
In one area, radiant light surged into the sky, accompanied by swirling multicolored mist—a concentration of medicinal essence, exuding an intoxicating fragrance. There, ten snow-white pill fragments were discovered, each as flawless as mutton-fat jade.
At first glance, they appeared unmarked, yet faint scripture-like murmurs could be heard emanating from them.
“These are incredible! They might be fragments of the failed main pill!” Mo Xian exclaimed.
A fierce battle naturally erupted here. Young supremes with three strands of immortal qi clashed violently, their divine winds and treasure techniques shaking the heavens. Even Wang Xi was unleashing the Pacification Art.
Shi Hao and his group naturally joined the fray, fighting for the fragments.
“What a pity. Too much time has passed, and the medicinal effects have severely deteriorated. Otherwise, these fragments could have allowed one to undergo nirvana, repeatedly shedding their mortal shell. These are pills refined by immortals!” someone lamented.
There was no helping it. Nothing could withstand the erosion of time.
Yet, everyone knew that even in this state, the snow-white pill fragments were still priceless—capable of drastically improving one’s physique. Alchemists among them had already confirmed their properties.
In fact, they might even allow one to undergo a single nirvana rebirth.
But such rare treasures, shattered in the past, had been abandoned like worthless trash by their original owner, left uncollected.
It was reasonable to believe that the many cracks and semi-destruction of the stone furnace were also linked to that final failed refinement—not only were the pills destroyed, but the furnace itself had split apart.
“Move aside!”
Lü Tuo roared, clashing violently with Mo Xian. The resulting shockwaves were so immense they seemed capable of flooding the entire furnace.
“You’re the one who should move!” Shi Hao bellowed, stepping into their battle. There was no need for pretense now—he struck out with a Kun Peng Fist, his movements grand and unrestrained.
**Boom!**
The Kun Peng could devour heaven and earth, vast beyond measure.
As Shi Hao stretched his body, a hazy world appeared behind him—a colossal creature transforming from fish to bird, soaring through the cosmos, tearing through endless star rivers and shattering countless celestial bodies.
The aura was terrifying, the scene utterly breathtaking!
This was the Kun Peng. Once it spread its wings, forget rivers and seas—even the cosmic ocean could not contain it, capable of annihilating all obstacles!
**Rumble!**
Between Shi Hao and Lü Tuo, hundreds of divine lights erupted, tearing through the void with deafening force. The surging divine power sent numerous experts flying.
Yet, they didn’t fight to the death, unwilling to waste time. Their goal was the snow-white pill fragments.
**Swoosh!**
Shi Hao snatched one fragment in a single motion.
But at that moment, five-colored radiance flashed, and chaotic energy surged. The Ten Crown King struck, wielding a small tree as he shouted, “Fix the Heavens and Earth!”
A flash of chaotic light nearly immobilized Shi Hao’s hand and the pill—proof of the World Tree’s legendary power!
**Whoosh!**
A gale formed in the void. Before Shi Hao’s hand, a towering willow tree appeared, its body emerald green before shimmering with faint golden light.
He formed hand seals, channeling the Willow God’s divine technique. A single punch unleashed countless willow tendrils, transforming into infinite chains of order that lashed toward the World Tree sapling.
With a flicker, Shi Hao secured the snow-white pill fragment.
At the same time, he launched a punch toward the Ten Crown King. The collision between them was like two stars crashing—first blindingly radiant, then dimming as if the world itself were being annihilated.
Chaos erupted as young supremes with three strands of immortal qi battled fiercely for the fragments.
**Pfft!**
Xuan Kun coughed up blood, injured in the melee.
In truth, as the battle raged on, all the young supremes shed blood. The free-for-all was too intense—everyone fought everyone, with no retreat.
At one point, a cultivator with two strands of immortal qi, hoping to sneak in unnoticed, was instantly obliterated, his body reduced to a bloody mist.
Had Elder Si not intervened in time to protect his soul, he would have been utterly annihilated.
From then on, no other cultivator dared approach. This place had become a battlefield exclusive to young supremes—a forbidden zone.
By the later stages of the battle, even Shi Hao was disheveled, blood trickling from his lips, his robes in tatters.
Of course, his opponents fared no better—each bore significant injuries.
For instance, when Shi Hao and Princess Yue Yao fought over a snow-white fragment, he tore off a large section of her divine silkworm battle gown.
“Shi Hao, you scoundrel!” Princess Yue Yao shrieked.
Her delicate arm was fully exposed, and the tear was so large that even her fair shoulder and back were revealed.
Divine silkworm silk was incredibly resilient, tougher than many divine metal armors. Yet, under the Kun Peng’s claws, it had been destroyed. Without its protection, Shi Hao might have injured her directly.
**Thud!**
Shi Hao’s back was struck by a golden treasure seal, a secret artifact unleashed by Wang Xi.
**Cough!**
Blood spilled from his lips. Though his bones remained unharmed, the impact sent his qi and blood roiling, leaving him wounded.
“Did I not punish you harshly enough earlier?!” Shi Hao roared at Wang Xi, furious at being ambushed.
**Boom!**
Meanwhile, Lü Tuo attacked again, conjuring 108 great hand seals that descended upon Shi Hao like grinding wheels.
**Swoosh!**
Hundreds of golden willow branches surged upward to meet Lü Tuo. Shi Hao then leaped into the air, aiming a kick straight at Lü Tuo’s chest.
**Whoosh!**
Yet, in the heat of battle, he suddenly changed direction, vanishing from his original position to strike at Wang Xi, who was pressing him with another treasure.
Figures darted through the air as young supremes clashed.
**Thud!**
In the end, Shi Hao landed a palm strike squarely on Wang Xi’s chest, shattering her divine metal armor and smashing a protective mirror over her heart. Wang Xi vomited blood, sent flying.
Humiliated and furious, a clear palm print was left on her body.
“Lü Tuo, your life is mine too!” Shi Hao roared, leaping into the air once more, his body crackling with lightning. His hands formed seals as if pushing forward stars and moons, surrounded by a sea of thunder that formed galaxies—dazzling and resplendent.
**Boom!**
Heavenly thunder exploded as lightning-formed stars detonated one after another, engulfing Lü Tuo. Shi Hao pressed the attack, engaging him in fierce combat.
“And you, Ten Crown King! Do you truly think your Dragon Fist is invincible?!”
Shi Hao fought east and west, clashing with one opponent after another, his wild black hair flying, eyes flashing like lightning—a peerless war god.
Finally, the battle concluded. The young supremes withdrew, their battle robes stained with blood.
Shi Hao obtained three snow-white, crystalline pill fragments—a bountiful harvest!
Upon returning, everyone immediately went into seclusion, using the pills to heal their wounds.
When one snow-white fragment was dissolved in a cauldron with divine spring water, transforming into fragrant medicinal liquid, Shi Hao sat within it, tempering his body.
The effects were astounding. Immortal Dao energy was absorbed, divine essence merging with his flesh. Black impurities were expelled from his pores.
At that moment, Shi Hao felt lighter, more agile—as if he had truly been touched by the aura of the Immortal Dao.
“This is too exaggerated!”
He couldn’t help but marvel. How impure must his body have been to expel such a layer of black filth?
“Don’t overthink it. This is because you’ve activated the Dao techniques inscribed on the White Jade Mountain for the first time and consumed a matching ancient immortal pill. The effects are naturally extraordinary. In a way, this is your first time cultivating and utilizing the ancient Immortal Dao methods—your first true metamorphosis. The results are bound to be remarkable!”
Shi Hao still had two snow-white pill fragments left. He gazed at them, wondering what further transformations they might bring.
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