After indulging in a moment of self-admiration, Gu He reluctantly averted his gaze. He then refocused his attention on the interior of the system space.
"System, extract the Seven Orifice Exquisite Heart!" Gu He commanded.
Almost immediately, Gu He felt an overwhelming surge of power rushing into his body.
This force was incredibly domineering, obliterating everything in its path. The next moment, he experienced a sensation akin to countless tiny needles threading through his blood vessels, all converging towards his heart.
"What...!" Gu He couldn't help but scream out as the excruciating pain nearly caused him to faint.
Yet, at that very moment, a mysterious force began to grow within him.
In his body, countless runes emerged, intertwining and eventually forming a heart. This heart had seven orifices, and with each beat, mysterious lines appeared, accompanied by the sound of a Danding colliding within the heartbeat.
At that instant, Gu He gained a profound understanding. After a while, the strange sensations in his body finally subsided. The extraction of the Seven Orifice Exquisite Heart was complete!
Gu He closed his eyes, slowly realizing the miraculous effects of this seven Orifice Exquisite Heart.
With the Seven Orifice Exquisite Heart, Gu He would face no bottlenecks in alchemy in the future.
Already possessing extraordinary talent in alchemy, this heart would only enhance his capabilities. It was safe to say that as long as Gu He did not fall, he would undoubtedly become a legendary Alchemy God in the future!
Feeling the immense power brought by the Seven Orifice Exquisite Heart, Gu He couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement. With this Seven Orifice Exquisite Heart, it would be difficult for him not to become a formidable figure.
After a moment of exhilaration, Gu He gradually calmed down and turned his attention back to the system space.
"System, extract the supernatural ability—Void Projection!"
As a stream of mysterious information flooded his mind, Gu He entered a state of epiphany. After a while, he slowly opened his eyes, a smile playing on his lips. Clearly, he had mastered the mystical effects of Void Projection.
Void Projection allowed him to condense a Void Jade Talisman using his blood essence. By crushing the talisman, Gu He could project himself to any location instantly.
The most astonishing aspect was that the projection possessed the same strength as Gu He himself. The only drawback was that the projection could only last for half an hour.
With this newfound power, Gu He quickly envisioned its utility.
In the future, when his disciples ventured out for training, he could provide them with a jade talisman. If they encountered danger, they could crush the talisman, and Gu He would project himself to assist them, resolving the crisis.
'What a brilliant ability!'
Gu He couldn't help but marvel at the ingenuity of this supernatural ability. With it, he no longer had to fear for his disciples' safety.
Finally, Gu He turned his attention to the last item in the system space: the Dou Saint Cultivation Experience Card!
As the name suggested, using this card would instantly grant Gu He the power of a Dou Saint—specifically, a Nine-Star Dou Saint! However, this card was a consumable item; once used, it would disappear. Moreover, the Nine-Star Dou Saint cultivation level would only last for half an hour. Therefore, Gu He had to use this card judiciously.
In an era where the Dou God was absent, a Nine-Star Dou Saint was already a peak powerhouse. Gu He's eyes gleamed with contemplation; he would only use this card in life-or-death situations. From now on, this Dou Saint Cultivation Experience Card would be his ultimate trump card.
"System, open the status panel," Gu He commanded calmly.
As soon as he spoke, an energy light curtain visible only to him appeared before his eyes.
[Host: Gu He]
[Age: Thirty]
[Alchemist Level: Sixth Tier Alchemist]
[Cultivation Level: Three-Star Dou King]
[Cultivation Method: Ziyang Art (Earth-Level Intermediate)]
[Soul Cultivation Method: Wraith Art (Seventh Tier Soul Power Cultivation Method)]
[Combat Skills: Blazing Palm (Low Profound Rank), Flame Eagle Claw (Advanced Profound Rank)]
[Supernatural ability: Empowerment, Void Projection]
[Physique: Seven Orifice Exquisite Heart]
[Others: Dou Saint Experience Card, Purple Eagle Flame, Red Snake Cauldron]
Gu He fell into deep thought as he examined his attribute panel. His talent in alchemy was undeniably remarkable.
Even in the northwestern region of the Jia Ma Empire, becoming a sixth-tier alchemist at the age of thirty was a rare feat. His talent was almost on par with Yao Lao's.
Yao Lao, born into the Yao family—one of the eight great ancient families—had alchemy as his family's legacy.
The entire Yao family were alchemists, and Yao Lao had the advantage of being born into such a lineage. Additionally, Yao Lao possessed traces of Dou Di bloodline, which undoubtedly contributed to his status as the top alchemist in the Central Continent.
In comparison, Gu He had fewer inherent advantages, yet his talent was still extraordinary.
Next, Gu He assessed his current cultivation level: Three-Star Dou King. While his alchemy talent was peerless, his cultivation talent was slightly inferior.
Achieving the Three-Star Dou King level at thirty was still impressive, but it paled in comparison to his alchemy prowess.
Much of his cultivation progress was aided by his status as a sixth-tier alchemist, allowing him to overcome bottlenecks with medicinal aids. However, even so, he was only a Three-Star Dou King, practicing an Earth-Level Intermediate cultivation method.
Gu He's obsession with alchemy had also left him with little time for cultivation. Despite this, he was satisfied with his current state. A Three-Star Dou King and a sixth-tier alchemist—this was a strong foundation, far better than many others.
"Knock Knock Knock!"
Just as Gu He was brimming with ambition, a knock interrupted his thoughts.
"Who is it?" Gu He frowned slightly, displeased by the interruption.
"Master, disciple Liu Ling requests an audience!" A youthful yet respectful voice came from outside the door.
Liu Ling? Gu He's mind flashed with recognition.
In the original story, Gu He did have a disciple named Liu Ling. During the Jia Ma Empire's alchemist competition, Liu Ling had performed admirably, though not as brilliantly as the protagonist, Xiao Yan. Still, he was considered a genius in alchemy.
"Come in," Gu He said calmly. This was a perfect opportunity to test the effects of the Empowerment. He would use Liu Ling as a test subject.
However, Gu He was slightly concerned. The system required disciples with a score of eight to trigger the refund mechanism. He wondered if Liu Ling's talent would meet the system's requirements.
As soon as Gu He spoke, the door opened, and a young man entered. He wore alchemist robes and appeared to be in his early twenties, with a tall, straight figure and sharp, handsome features. This was Liu Ling, Gu He's direct disciple.
"Disciple pays respects to Master," Liu Ling bowed respectfully as he entered.
"Ling'er, no need for formalities," Gu He replied with a gentle smile.
Liu Ling slowly raised his head, but upon seeing Gu He's face, he was momentarily stunned.
"Master, you..." Liu Ling's expression was one of astonishment.
After the immortal's temperament had taken effect, Gu He now exuded an ethereal and elegant aura. Even Liu Ling, who was accustomed to his master's presence, noticed the stark difference and couldn't help but stare in awe.
How had Master become... so handsome?
Even Liu Ling, who prided himself on his looks, couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy.
Seeing Liu Ling's reaction, Gu He understood the reason but chose not to address it. The immortal's temperament primarily altered one's aura, with only minor adjustments to appearance. Thus, Gu He wasn't concerned about Liu Ling doubting his identity.
"Ling'er, do you have something to discuss with your master?" Gu He asked, smoothly changing the subject.
Liu Ling quickly regained his composure and replied respectfully, "Master, this disciple has recently broken through to the second-tier alchemist realm."
A hint of pride flashed in Liu Ling's eyes. At just fifteen years old, achieving the second-tier alchemist level was a remarkable feat, unmatched in the Jia Ma Empire except by his master, Gu He.
"Very good," Gu He praised.
"System, check Liu Ling's attributes," Gu He silently communicated with the system. He wanted to see if Liu Ling met the system's requirement of an eight-point score.
As soon as Gu He finished speaking, a light curtain visible only to him appeared, displaying Liu Ling's attributes
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