Chapter 1421 : Forging Immortal Pills and Treasures

After exhausting all the materials from the three Early-stage Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to the terrestrial immortal realm but is still in its initial phase] Demon Race [a race of powerful, often malevolent, beings with demonic heritage] specimens, Eldrin Chen obtained three batches of Four Revolutions Immortal Pill [an immortal elixir refined through four cycles of transformation, possessing significant power], two batches of Dragon Transformation Immortal Pill [an elixir that aids in transforming one's body or essence, often using draconic energy], along with two sets of World-Opening [pertaining to the realm of power where one can begin to shape and create worlds] treasure armor and two World-Opening ancient swords.

"A fairly decent yield," he mused.

Seeing the successful forging of these treasures, a sliver of relief settled within Eldrin Chen's heart.

Having crafted these several Low-Grade World-Opening Treasure [powerful enchanted artifacts suitable for cultivators at the World-Opening realm, though of the lowest tier within that grade], he felt the pressure was not overwhelming. He estimated his skills in artifact forging and alchemy had likely reached the level of an Eighth Rank Mid-Grade [a high level of proficiency within the complex ranking systems for specialized arts like alchemy and forging] master.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen wasted no time and began processing the materials from the two Middle Stage Earth Immortal [an Earth Immortal who has progressed to the intermediate phase of their terrestrial immortal cultivation] Demon Race.

The Celestial Crocodile Clan [a powerful demonic clan known for its members' crocodilian traits and formidable strength] Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has transcended mortality and achieved the terrestrial immortal realm] was only at the Fourth Level Earth Immortal [the fourth stage of progression within the Earth Immortal realm]. Eldrin Chen followed his usual procedure, setting the bones aside before refining a batch of Five-Revolutions Immortal Pill [a general term for pills of immense spiritual potency, brewed by immortals].

Perhaps his alchemy was slightly lacking, or perhaps the flesh and blood energy of the Celestial Crocodile Clan specimen was insufficient—this time, Eldrin Chen managed to refine only a single Flesh and Blood Precious Pill [a precious elixir condensed from the vital essence of powerful flesh and blood, greatly enhancing physical constitution].

Yet Eldrin Chen felt no regret. Within the hierarchy of Nine Revolutions Immortal Pill [the pinnacle of immortal elixirs, said to undergo nine cycles of refinement], a Five-Revolutions Immortal Pill corresponded to the Eighth Rank Middle Stage [the middle phase within the Eighth Rank, denoting exceptionally high mastery].

The energy contained within such a pill was immensely vast. Even for Eldrin Chen's Primordial One Indestructibility Body [a legendary physique of supreme durability and resilience, said to be nearly unbreakable], it held significant utility, capable of advancing his Primordial One Indestructibility Body cultivation by a small but noticeable margin.

After processing the Celestial Crocodile Clan flesh and blood, Eldrin Chen used the Dragon Flesh [the flesh of a dragon, a material of immense spiritual and physical potency] to refine another batch of Five-Revolutions Golden Core [a core stage of cultivation where spiritual energy is condensed into a solid, golden core within the dantian]. This time, the alchemical process felt much smoother, resulting in three Five-Revolutions Golden Core pills.

"Three pills from a single cauldron. It is time to attempt the alchemy art of the Eighth Rank High-Grade."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, a faint sigh of relief escaping his lips.

This time, he possessed the alchemical materials from both the Patriarch of Celestial Crocodile Clan and the Dragon Lord of Wei Sea, sufficient to refine two batches of the Six Revolutions Immortal Pill.

With two full opportunities for refinement, Eldrin Chen felt a significant chance of success lay within his grasp.

Yet he did not rush into the attempt. First, he refined the Dragon Heart into a cauldron of Dragon Transformation Immortal Pill. Relying on the ultimate control granted by his Indestructibility Primordial One Path Fruit, he once again stabilized the pill formation rate at thirty percent, his heart settling with quiet certainty.

He then continued with artifact forging, crafting another set of Eighth Rank Mid-Grade World-Opening battle armor and a True Dragon war halberd before finally allowing himself a slow, deep breath of relief.

Afterwards, Eldrin Chen rested within the Artifact Forging Chamber for one full Sixty-Year Cycle, waiting until his spiritual power [the energy cultivated by immortals and used to perform supernatural feats] had fully recovered to its peak before finally beginning the refinement of the Precious Pill.

Behold, Eldrin Chen retrieved the Dragon Flesh of the Dragon Lord of Wei Sea and, with utmost care, placed it into the alchemical cauldron. He commenced the refinement of this Precious Pill with a focus that bordered on reverence.

Harnessing the power of the earth fire [a potent flame drawn from deep within the earth, used for high-level forging and alchemy], Eldrin Chen refined for what felt like centuries.

Time lost all meaning. Then, his expression shifted abruptly. A faint tremor of light flickered within the cauldron, and the condensed essence of flesh and blood within ultimately dissipated into nothing but ash.

"A pity."

Gazing at the alchemical furnace before him, Eldrin Chen let out a soft sigh.

With a cultivation base at the First Layer Earth Immortal realm, attempting to refine an Eighth Rank High-Grade Precious Pill was ultimately a formidable challenge, especially since this was his first attempt at breaking through to Eighth Rank High-Grade alchemical mastery.

Yet, Eldrin Chen did not hesitate for long before once again retrieving the flesh and blood essence of the Patriarch of Celestial Crocodile Clan.

He understood clearly in his heart that the Late Stage Earth Immortal realm was a significant threshold; once crossed, his alchemical skills would undergo a tremendous leap.

Thereafter, his success rate for refining eighth-rank middle and lower-grade elixirs would see a dramatic increase.

Among Eighth Rank High-Grade elixirs, the Six Revolutions Immortal Pill was considered one of the least difficult to refine. The Patriarch of Celestial Crocodile Clan, being an existence at the Eighth Level Earth Immortal realm, possessed flesh and blood energy of immense potency, making it a gamble worth taking.

With this resolve, Eldrin Chen placed the flesh and blood essence of the Patriarch of Celestial Crocodile Clan into the furnace and began the refinement process with utmost solemnity.

At this moment, his heart was filled with profound gravity.

He was acutely aware that materials for Eighth Rank High-Grade elixirs were exceedingly rare. If this batch was wasted again, then refining the even more difficult Dragon Transformation Immortal Pill would become an even more distant possibility.

Under such circumstances, it was highly likely that for several hundred thousand years within the Future [the distant future], Eldrin Chen's alchemy skills would find it difficult to advance any further.

He proceeded with utmost caution, his entire being focused.

Eldrin Chen gathered all his mental energy, using the power of the Indestructibility Primordial One Path Fruit [the foundational fruit of the Indestructible Primordial One cultivation path] to drive his spiritual power, controlling the flame intensity and the energy of the flesh and blood with impeccable precision.

After an immeasurable length of time, the alchemical cauldron finally emitted a faint glow, and from within flew out a dazzlingly brilliant Precious Pill [a pill of exceptional quality and power].

"A Six Revolutions Immortal Pill [an Immortal Pill refined through six cycles of transformation]!"

Eldrin Chen's heart trembled, and a look of joyous surprise immediately spread across his face.

The energy contained within this Six Revolutions Immortal Pill was immense. It was said that if a Patriarch [a venerable clan or sect leader] at the Late Stage Earth Immortal [the advanced stage of the Earth Immortal realm] consumed this pill, their physical body would receive a tremendous boost.

At that point, their chances of achieving a breakthrough to the Major Completion stage of the World-Opening True Body [a divine ability that forges a body capable of withstanding the forces of world creation] would increase by more than thirty percent.

Eldrin Chen's Primordial One Indestructibility Body [a constitution of the Primordial One, renowned for its near-unbreakable resilience] was exceptionally powerful, already comparable to the Major Completion stage of an ordinary Earth Immortal's World-Opening True Body. When amplified by the Trinity Unity [a cultivation art that harmonizes spirit, energy, and body into a unified whole], its strength even surpassed that of the Major Completion World-Opening True Body possessed by most Late Stage Earth Immortal cultivators.

Given this, any further advancement for his physical body was an exceedingly arduous task. However, according to Eldrin Chen's estimation, if he were to consume this pill, his physical strength would still increase by half a measure.

It must be understood that Eldrin Chen's Primordial One Indestructibility Body [a legendary physique of supreme resilience and unity] was inherently incomparably powerful. Once it was fully perfected and reached its Great Perfection Realm, it should be sufficient to rival the Primordial Unity Immortal Body [the ultimate physique representing the unity of all creation].

However, cultivating this World-Opening True Body [a divine ability that forges a body capable of splitting primordial chaos] to its Great Perfection Realm was also an immensely arduous task.

For an ordinary practitioner of the World-Opening True Body, consuming two or three Six Revolutions Immortal Pill [a supreme elixir refined through six cosmic cycles] would almost certainly guarantee cultivation to the Great Perfection Realm. Yet, Eldrin Chen would require at least ten times that amount.

Moreover, it not only demanded a vast ocean of resources to enhance the Chaos Origin [the foundational chaotic essence] of his Primordial One Indestructibility Body, but he also needed to cultivate to the Late Stage Earth Immortal realm to break through that final bottleneck.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen shook his head and said, "If I could obtain twenty-some Six Revolutions Immortal Pill, my Primordial One Indestructibility Body might perhaps reach the threshold where I could attempt the breakthrough to its Great Perfection Realm."

"Alas, the Six Revolutions Immortal Pill is exceedingly difficult to refine. Furthermore, each batch requires slaying a Late Stage Earth Immortal-level Demon Immortal [a demonic being who has attained immortal status]."

"Within the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea, the combined number of Late Stage Earth Immortal cultivators from all races does not exceed a thousand. Among them, the Demon Race numbers merely over three hundred, and many of those have formidable backgrounds."

"How could it be easy to gather enough Six Revolutions Immortal Pill?"

Eldrin Chen murmured softly to himself, a faint sigh escaping his heart.

This Primordial One Indestructibility Body was indeed formidable. Once cultivated to its Great Perfection Realm, it would be a match for the Primordial Unity Immortal Body. Yet, the resources it consumed were truly staggering.

Unless a Great Tribulation descends, or under the most extraordinary circumstances, who would dare to slay over twenty Late Stage Earth Immortals in succession?

Even a powerhouse at the Half-Step Celestial Immortal level would find such a feat exceedingly difficult. After all, Late Stage Earth Immortals typically possess formidable life-preserving abilities and Force Extreme defenses. If one is determined to flee, slaying them is no easy task.

Moreover, within this Immortal Domain, unspoken rules govern all. Not even a Half-Step Celestial Immortal can act with absolute impunity. In truth, should even a Celestial Immortal Great Power grow too unrestrained, stronger forces would inevitably intervene to restore order.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen shook his head inwardly.

"For the Primordial One Indestructibility Body to reach its Great Completion, relying solely on Six Revolutions Immortal Pills is insufficient. The true path lies in combining them with Jade Marrow Golden Bamboo Shoots and various potent Immortal Herbs and Immortal Pills."

He stored the Six Revolutions Immortal Pill away and retrieved a Dragon Heart to continue his alchemical work.