Meow! Mao Wu jumped out of the void and stood on Xiao Yan's shoulder.
Normally, Xiao Yan didn't need Mao Wu to appear when refining pills; he only needed Mao Wu to devour the beast souls when extracting Magic Cores.
But now, Xiao Yan was challenging his limits, and Mao Wu was a Fire Spirit, a Strange Flame Spirit. It could help Xiao Yan control the flames, infiltrate the innermost part of the Medicine Cauldron, and use its Soul power to tell Xiao Yan the most subtle changes in the Medicinal Herbs and flames.
This could further improve the success rate of Pill Refining.
It could be said that Xiao Yan was truly going all out. After all, he wasn't confident in refining the Earth Spirit Pill, and he only had one set of Medicinal Herbs. If he failed, he would probably have to go to the Soul Offering Old Shop to exchange for more.
And he didn't even know if he had enough Soul Points to exchange.
With a whoosh, a very special flame appeared in Xiao Yan's palm. It was neither the Ten Thousand Beasts Spirit Flame, nor the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame, nor the Yin-Yang Dual Flame. This was the Fused Strange Flame that Xiao Yan had created by fusing four types of Strange Flames using the *Burning訣*.
Its power and temperature were so terrifying that even Xiao Yan felt afraid. He usually didn't dare to use it in battle, fearing that he might accidentally vaporize someone.
But this time, he was refining a Sixth Grade high-level pill. Whether it was the extraction of Medicinal Herbs or the Sixth Order Magic Core, both were very difficult to refine.
He was only a Seven-Star Dou Ling right now. If it weren't for the Fused Strange Flame, it would be absolutely impossible for him to refine a Sixth Grade pill, and even extracting the Medicinal Herbs would be difficult.
Xiao Yan held a Fifth Grade Extreme Qi Pill in his mouth. Like the Qi Recovery Pill, it was used to restore Dou Qi. Xiao Yan was afraid that he would run out of Dou Qi during the refining process.
"Let's begin."
With everything ready, he waved his palm, and the Fused Strange Flame instantly surged into the Medicine Cauldron. In an instant, raging flames soared from the Medicine Cauldron!
At the same time, Mao Wu traveled through the void into the Medicine Cauldron and merged with the Fused Strange Flame, transforming into a Fire Spirit to enhance Xiao Yan's fire control.
Refining a Sixth Grade high-level pill could be said to be the most stressful Pill Refining experience in Xiao Yan's life.
The first Medicinal Herb entered the Medicine Cauldron, and the Fused Strange Flame devoured it like a hungry wolf. In an instant, the former rapidly withered.
Xiao Yan stared intently at the inside of the Medicine Cauldron. Although the flames were raging, he controlled the temperature to be below a critical point. Instead, the Medicinal Herb gradually withered, and some tiny water droplets seeped out from its surface.
After about thirty minutes, Xiao Yan meticulously completed the extraction of the first main herb.
Subsequently, the second and third Medicinal Herbs were gradually transformed into medicinal liquid and powder under Xiao Yan's extremely careful and earnest extraction.
Meow! Mao Wu suddenly cried out in the Medicine Cauldron.
"I know."
At Mao Wu's reminder, Xiao Yan manipulated the flame to turn into a small knife and cut open a spot on the Azure Wood Immortal Vine, revealing an insect hole inside.
Mao Wu had noticed something was wrong when the Azure Wood Immortal Vine was burning and hurriedly stopped Xiao Yan.
The quality of the Medicinal Herbs also greatly affected the quality of the pills. Sometimes, problems such as insect infestations could lead to the failure of pill fusion.
It had to be said that refining a Sixth Grade high-level pill was an extremely tedious and tiring task. The extraction of Medicinal Herbs alone took nearly a day. Fortunately, Xiao Yan was a patient person. Even after refining non-stop for a day, he still didn't show any signs of fatigue. His eyes were still clear, and his Soul power was still strong and unmatched.
Early in the morning of the second day, as the sun rose, the Sixth Order Magic Core was completely turned into a pile of azure powder by Xiao Yan. The beast soul inside the Magic Core was even a bit like a Soul Body, transforming into a substantial attack.
Fortunately, Mao Wu, the Strange Flame Spirit, existed and autonomously fought with the beast soul in the Magic Core, without hindering Xiao Yan's Pill Refining.
After another half a day, under Xiao Yan's control, the prototype of the pill finally appeared!
At the instant this pill prototype took shape, Xiao Yan clearly felt that the surrounding heaven and earth energy suddenly fluctuated. The scene was like a giant stone being thrown into a calm lake, causing huge waves to surge.
As time passed, the light blue pill prototype, which was somewhat irregular in shape, gradually became round, and a dazzling light radiated from it, rendering it like a blue gem.
Xiao Yan's eyes flashed, and his expression was solemn. He knew that success or failure depended on this one move! "Withdraw the fire, form the pill!"
Xiao Yan instantly circulated the *Burning訣* to its maximum speed, and the Dou Qi in his body surged into the Medicine Cauldron at the fastest speed. The flames erupted with a bang, and in the next instant, all the Fused Strange Flame turned into a torrent, flowed through the pill, and returned to Xiao Yan's body.
This step was like polishing a jewel, allowing its medicinal effects and quality to be improved once again. It was a Pill Refining technique from the mysterious Storage Ring.
The moment Xiao Yan withdrew the flames, the inside of the Medicine Cauldron became dark. Suddenly, a blue light burst out from the Medicine Cauldron.
Meow!!~~ Mao Wu hurriedly stood on Xiao Yan's shoulder. It knew something was coming!
With a bang, the light spots continued for a few minutes before suddenly magnifying in Xiao Yan's staring pupils. Finally, the surging blue light enveloped the entire mountain peak. A thunderous explosion rang out in the air, and then, a blue pillar of light, as thick as two zhang, shot into the sky from within the Medicine Cauldron! The pill formation phenomenon of a Sixth Grade high-level pill was terrifying! In a high tower in the Inner Academy, Great Elder's action of correcting documents froze, and a sharp light burst out in his eyes. His gaze seemed to penetrate the space and directly projected onto the mountain peak in the depths of the mountains.
"Sixth Grade pill, and a high-level one!"
"The only one in the Black-Corner Region who can refine Sixth Grade high-level pills is Han Feng! Is he here at Canaan Academy?!"
Muttering to himself, Great Elder's face suddenly became extremely ugly, as if facing a great enemy. If Han Feng sneaked into the Inner Academy, it would be an extremely bad thing.
The moment the words fell, the Great Elder's figure trembled, and the black afterimage in front of him slowly dissipated, only a faint black shadow flashed across the sky.
At this moment, Mao Wu stepped forward, standing in front of Xiao Yan. Its tail swirled in the air, creating a black vortex that protected Xiao Yan's body from the terrifying blue light shockwave.
Exhausted, Xiao Yan gasped for breath, his face pale as he said, "Thanks, Mao Wu."
~o(=∩ω∩=)m Meow! The blue energy beam slowly receded. When a Sixth Grade Pill is successfully refined, an incredibly rich fragrance emanates from the Medicine Cauldron, forming a colored mist pillar that shoots into the sky.
As Xiao Yan reached out, the Earth Spirit Pill seemed to possess sentience, floating into the palm of his hand on its own.
"It's true that if a Sixth Grade high-level or even peak pill is of high enough quality, it will possess a trace of sentience." Xiao Yan revealed a satisfied smile, deeming the day and night spent worthwhile.
After Xiao Yan put away the pill, a black shadow flew over at high speed. When it saw that it was Xiao Yan, the black shadow was immediately dumbfounded.
"You... Xiao Yan! Was that energy fluctuation from the pill refinement you caused?!" Great Elder Su Qian looked at Xiao Yan, who was wearing an Alchemist Robe, with surprise in his eyes.
Although Xiao Yan was disheveled, the Great Elder recognized him at a glance. This was that strongest new genius of the Inner Academy, Xiao Yan!
Xiao Yan cupped his hands and said, "Student Xiao Yan greets the Great Elder."
The Great Elder sized Xiao Yan up, his eyes shifting from surprise and doubt to admiration and respect.
An Alchemist capable of refining Sixth Grade high-level pills was someone even he, with his Dou Zong strength, needed to treat with courtesy. The relationship could no longer be defined as Teacher and student; Xiao Yan could now be said to be qualified to sit on equal footing with him.
Suddenly, a strange look flashed in the Great Elder's eyes as he said, "Xiao Yan, I have something I'd like to discuss with you."
Hearing the Great Elder's words, Xiao Yan's heart sank, but he asked calmly, "Great Elder, please speak."
"Do you know that there is a Strange Flame hidden in the Heavenly Flame Training Gas Refining Tower?" The Great Elder stood opposite Xiao Yan and asked in a deep voice.
Xiao Yan nodded. He couldn't say he didn't know; that would be a blatant lie.
The Great Elder sighed and said, "Alas, the Heart Flame in the Heavenly Flame Training Gas Refining Tower originates from the Strange Flame, the Fallen Heart Flame. Now, the Fallen Heart Flame is becoming increasingly powerful and violent, constantly impacting the seal."
"It now erupts almost every month. If it weren't for the joint efforts of many Elders to set up an energy barrier, I'm afraid the students cultivating in the tower would suffer great casualties."
As a possessor of a Strange Flame himself, Xiao Yan naturally noticed that the Fallen Heart Flame's riot was becoming increasingly obvious, especially since he had cultivated in the Number One Training Chamber several times and could feel it very clearly.
The Great Elder sighed softly and murmured, "When the Dean discovered the Fallen Heart Flame here, he established the Inner Academy. He said back then that suppression and sealing could only achieve temporary results. The more severe the sealing, the more terrifying the eruption would be in the future. Judging from the traces of this Strange Flame's riot, it is indeed very powerful. If we are not careful, I am afraid the Inner Academy will be destroyed."
Xiao Yan frowned. He didn't expect the Fallen Heart Flame to be so much more powerful than he had imagined! If it could destroy the entire Inner Academy, its strength would be at least at the high-level Dou Zong realm!
If the Fallen Heart Flame had reached such strength, then Xiao Yan would definitely not be able to handle this tough bone alone.
"What does the Great Elder mean...?" Xiao Yan frowned slightly and asked.
The Great Elder was a little embarrassed and said, "Xiao Yan, you can refine Sixth Grade high-level pills, so your Soul power and fire control should not be weak."
Xiao Yan nodded.
"If the Fallen Heart Flame erupts one day, I hope you can assist us in suppressing the Fallen Heart Flame and protecting the Inner Academy."
A glint flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes, but he didn't show it. He pondered for a moment and said, "I understand what you mean, Great Elder, but this matter... please allow me to seriously consider it before giving you an answer."
"Alright, I also know that this matter is very dangerous. You should rest well. This is still within the Academy's territory, and no one will disturb you." After saying that, the Great Elder left the mountain peak.
Watching the Great Elder disappear into the horizon, Xiao Yan revealed a pensive look.
Meow!!
"I know. The Great Elder's strength is even slightly stronger than Medusa, and the Inner Academy also has many Dou Wang and Dou Huang Elders. If I can get their assistance, it is indeed possible to refine the Fallen Heart Flame."
"But the Inner Academy won't let me refine the Fallen Heart Flame. This matter needs to be considered carefully. At the very least, I need to find an excuse."
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