Chapter 1420 : The Alchemist's Forbidden Ambition

"Indeed."

Violet Flame Immortal Maiden [an immortal renowned for her alchemical skills] nodded in profound agreement, letting out a soft sigh.

By a stroke of fate, she had obtained this Alchemy Tome [a sacred text containing profound alchemical knowledge], and had relied on its many unique Pill Formula [recipes for crafting spiritual pills] to earn her livelihood.

Yet, over the years, the vast majority of Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pill [a high-grade spiritual pill marked with cloud-like patterns] she refined were of the Eighth Rank [a classification for high-level cultivation resources] Low Grade variety. Even Eighth Rank Middle Grade Pill [a general term for spiritual elixirs] were not crafted by her in great number.

Most of the Earth Immortal Progenitor [a powerful cultivator who has attained the Earth Immortal realm] who sought her Alchemy [the art of refining spiritual pills and elixirs] services only requested her to refine Eighth Rank Low or Middle Grade Pill.

For truly Eighth Rank High Grade [the highest quality within the Eighth Rank classification] Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pill and above, most would seek out those quasi-Ninth Rank [the pinnacle rank for alchemists, just below the legendary Ninth Rank] Alchemist [a master of the pill-refining arts].

Even if someone managed to acquire both Heavenly Pure Qi [a primordial energy of pure Yang, essential for certain supreme pills] and Netherworld Turbid Qi [a primordial energy of pure Yin, the counterpart to Heavenly Pure Qi], they would go directly to a Grotto-Heaven [a blessed realm or paradise for cultivation] to commission a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme immortal at the peak of the Heavenly Immortal realm] for the task. They would never think to ask her to refine the Yin-Yang Enlightenment Pill [a legendary pill that harmonizes Yin and Yang to grant profound enlightenment].

Although her Alchemy skill had reached a level where she could attempt to break into the quasi-Ninth Rank realm, who would take such a risk? Who would entrust her with priceless Eighth Rank Supreme Grade [a transcendent grade even within Eighth Rank, denoting peak quality] rare treasures?

Furthermore, handing materials to a true Ninth Rank Alchemist not only carried less risk, but the Pill Success Rate [the likelihood of successfully refining a pill] was actually higher. Why would anyone not choose that path?

Even if it meant paying exorbitant fees to the Ninth Rank Alchemist, one was at least guaranteed to receive a single Treasure Pill [an exceptionally rare and powerful spiritual pill]. In the end, it was simply the safer choice. Your portal to cultivation novels: audio-novel[dot]com.

Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, a cultivator from the Chen Clan] pondered for a moment, then began to bargain. "Among the Pill Formula [a collection of recipes for crafting spiritual pills], the most precious few Treasure Pill [exceptionally powerful and rare cultivation pills] would be nearly impossible to gather the materials for. You should add something extra to the deal."

The Violet Flame Immortal Maiden [a powerful female cultivator] offered a slight, bitter smile, unable to suppress a sigh of helplessness. "While that may be true, this Alchemy Tome [a profound manual on the art of pill refinement] possesses an extraordinary legacy."

"Even if you cannot gather all the Spirit Medicine [spiritually infused herbs and plants] required by the Pill Formula, obtaining it would still greatly elevate your Alchemy [the art and skill of refining spiritual pills]."

Pausing here, she finally suggested thoughtfully, "How about this time, you may use the Fire Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated fire-attribute spiritual energy, ideal for forging and alchemy]? I will lease it to you free of charge. What do you think?" "Very well."

Eldrin Chen nodded, deciding not to press the matter further.

Having traded the Dragon Pearl [a precious pearl formed from a dragon's essence] for this scroll of Pill Formula, Eldrin Chen wasted no time and proceeded directly to the Seclusion Chamber [a specially prepared chamber for undisturbed cultivation and crafting].

This time, for the task of crafting treasures, he did not bring Lyra Jiang [his cultivation partner, a powerful female cultivator], choosing instead to come alone.

The fundamental reason was that as one's cultivation base gradually ascends, advancing the higher-tier arts among the Hundred Arts of Cultivation [the myriad auxiliary skills that support a cultivator's path, such as alchemy, forging, and formation-crafting] becomes increasingly arduous.

Upon reaching the Eighth Rank [a master-level tier of proficiency in a cultivation art], progressing further in arts like Alchemy [pill refinement] and artifact-forging demands not only exceptional talent but also an immense span of time.

Furthermore, materials for forging and Alchemy above the Eighth Rank are far too precious. A single item can be worth hundreds of thousands of Immortal Source [a high-grade spiritual energy source], a veritable Heaven-Opening Marvel [a rare treasure of heaven-defying quality]. Using such treasures for mere practice would be a profound waste.

Within the Immortal Domain [a realm of higher existence where immortals dwell], many Earth Immortal Progenitor [powerful cultivators who have ascended to a terrestrial immortal state] dedicate millions, even tens of millions of years to mastering a single art among the Hundred Arts of Cultivation [the myriad specialized skills and crafts of the cultivation world], yet still may fail to elevate it to the mid-stage of the Eighth Rank [a pinnacle tier of mastery in any given art].

Though Lyra Jiang possesses extraordinary talent, to advance the Hundred Arts of Cultivation to such a level within a mere hundred thousand years remains an immensely arduous task.

Moreover, even the most skilled artisan cannot work without materials. The true challenge lies in using limited resources to nurture a higher-grade craft.

Currently, within the Chen Immortal Clan, the several Earth Immortal Progenitor have divided their focus among the Hundred Arts of Cultivation.

Among them, Eldrin Chen, blessed with the greatest talent, primarily focuses on Alchemy [the art of refining spiritual pills and elixirs] and Artifact Forging [the art of crafting magical treasures]. He has taken the majority of the artifact-forging materials from the bodies of the demon Ancestral Land [a sacred territory inhabited by powerful ancestral beings] immortals.

Furthermore, the arts of Formation Tool [a type of magical treasure used to deploy or anchor formations] and formation mastery are inseparable. Eldrin Chen is not only the clan's foremost artifact forger but also its most skilled Formation Master [a master of the art of creating and deploying mystical formations].

Lyra Jiang took the hides of the Earth Immortal Progenitor, which can be tanned into roughly one hundred sheets of Eighth Rank talisman paper, intending to specialize in the art of talisman inscription.

Verdant Consort has taken charge of studying the art of spiritual plant cultivation, attempting to nurture the various Spiritual Root [plants with inherent spiritual properties] and Spirit Medicine [herbs imbued with spiritual energy for alchemy] within the clan.

Nyssa Qu is responsible for rearing various Spirit Clam [spiritually infused clams], Spirit Beast [animals that have absorbed spiritual energy and gained power], and Spirit Fish [fish imbued with spiritual essence]. Her gentle and serene aura allows her to naturally communicate with these less intelligent Spiritual Object [objects or beings infused with spiritual energy], making her the most suitable candidate.

Yvonne the Violet Consort and Lila have also chosen their specializations, each selecting one art from the Hundred Arts of Cultivation to master.

Among them, Yvonne the Violet Consort had already delved into the art of weaving immortal garments, a technique capable of crafting Nyssa [immortal robes]. These robes not only possessed defensive capabilities rivaling Immortal Treasure [a supreme grade of enchanted artifact] of the same rank, but were also breathtakingly beautiful, capable of showcasing a peerless, transcendent elegance.

Within the Immortal Domain [the realm of the immortals], female immortals all cherished unique immortal garments Nyssa.

Countless female immortals, in their desire to obtain a one-of-a-kind immortal garment Nyssa, were willing to place orders hundreds of thousands of years in advance, paying exorbitant sums.

Lila cultivated a Frost Soul Sword-Tempering Art [a divine art that tempers swords with the essence of frost and soul]. It could use the extreme cold of Frost Soul Rule Power [the power derived from comprehending a fundamental law of the universe] to purge all impurities from Immortal Sword [a sword of immortal grade] Magical Treasure [enchanted artifacts], thereby enhancing the potency of the Immortal Treasure.

Of course, as Earth Immortal Progenitor [a progenitor who has attained the Earth Immortal realm], they possessed considerable knowledge in other Hundred Arts of Cultivation [the myriad auxiliary arts of cultivation] beyond their primary specializations. Take Eldrin Chen, for instance; he had attained profound mastery in the arts of alchemy, Formation Tool [artifact crafting], and talismans. Beyond these, he also possessed significant skill in Heavenly Secrets [the art of divining celestial secrets and fate], beast taming, spiritual plant cultivation, and other such Hundred Arts of Cultivation.

Although these secondary arts could not compare to his primary focus on alchemy and artifact crafting, they still reached the seventh rank. The lifelong dedication of an ordinary Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] to a single art might not surpass their proficiency in these auxiliary paths. The complete novel can be found at audio - novel . com.

After all, having reached their exalted realm, looking back to comprehend lower-tier Hundred Arts of Cultivation was akin to viewing a city from a high tower—everything lay clearly within sight.

With even a modicum of talent, mastery would follow as naturally as water flowing downhill.

Returning to the main thread, Eldrin Chen arrived within the Artificer's Workshop [a specialized forge for crafting supreme artifacts]. After briefly inspecting the power within the Fire Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated fire essence], he gave a slight nod of approval. The Fire Essence Power [the concentrated power of fire essence] within this Fire Vein was comparable to the True Flame [a pure, potent flame cultivated by high-level practitioners] of an Earth Immortal Great Perfection [an Earth Immortal at the peak of their realm]. It was more than sufficient for forging High Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure [a supreme-grade treasure of immense power].

In truth, Eldrin Chen's own Primordial Chaos Pure Yang Heavenly Fire [a heavenly fire born from the pure Yang energy of primordial chaos] was also potent enough to refine High Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure. However, his Mana [the spiritual energy cultivated and wielded by practitioners] reserves were ultimately somewhat limited.

Refining high-grade materials also consumes an immense amount of Mana [the spiritual energy used to perform magical arts and cultivation].

Furthermore, his skill in the art of artifact forging was not yet sufficient. Therefore, he had come here specifically to utilize the Blessed Land [a place of concentrated natural spiritual power]'s Fire Vein [a subterranean channel of potent elemental fire energy] to increase his certainty of successfully crafting the treasures.

Now that he had access to the Fire Vein, Eldrin Chen did not delay any further.

He first took out the materials from three Early Stage Earth Immortal [the first major stage of the Earth Immortal realm] Demonic Tribe [a collective term for races of intelligent demonic beasts] members. Among them were two True Dragon [a powerful and noble race of dragon-kind] and one Celestial Alligator [a mighty demonic beast of the alligator lineage].

From the remains of these three Early Stage Earth Immortal Demonic Beasts [powerful creatures that cultivate demonic energy], the usable materials from the Alligator Clan member were its flesh, hide, and bones.

The hide had been given to Lyra Jiang. What Eldrin Chen had kept for himself now were only the bones and the flesh.

Eldrin Chen refined the flesh's vital essence into a single cauldron of Four Revolutions Immortal Pill [a high-grade elixir refined through four cycles of spiritual fire], then set the bones aside separately.

The two True Dragons were different. The Dragon Race [the collective race of True Dragons] is a treasure trove from head to tail. Dragon blood, dragon flesh, dragon liver, and dragon heart are all rare ingredients for elixirs. Dragon scales, horns, eyes, sinews, and Dragon Bone [the skeletal remains of a dragon, imbued with potent energy] are all top-tier materials for artifact forging.

Eldrin Chen reserved the dragon blood to nurture Dragon Blood Fruit [a spiritual fruit that grows by absorbing dragon essence]. The dragon flesh was, as usual, refined into Flesh and Blood Treasure Pill [a pill that condenses the life force and power of a creature's flesh]. The dragon liver was carefully stored away for use in an Immortal Banquet [a grand feast featuring rare spiritual delicacies]. The dragon hearts were refined into two cauldrons of Eighth Rank [a classification denoting the power level of a pill or material] Dragon Transformation Immortal Pill.

The Dragon Transformation Immortal Pill [an elixir that can purify and enhance the bloodline of demonic tribes] can purify the bloodline within members of the Demonic Tribe. For dragon-kin among the Demonic Tribe, it is a supreme treasure. Eldrin Chen estimated that if placed in an auction, there would be no shortage of people willing to purchase it.

The dragon scales and sinews were infused by Eldrin Chen with numerous Immortal Metals and Divine Materials [rare and potent materials used in high-level forging], forging them into two sets of Heaven-Opening Divine Armor [divinely enchanted protective armor]. The dragon horns and eyes were likewise refined by him into a pair of Ancient True Dragon Sword [swords imbued with the primordial power of a true dragon]. Discover more cultivation stories at audio - novel . com.