Chapter 94 Refining the Recovery Pill (Spiritual Object)

That Foundation Establishment cultivator was merely at the first layer of Foundation Establishment, clearly having just broken through not long ago, and had yet to acquire a suitable magical instrument.

He gazed at the magical artifact in Eldrin's hand and said delightedly, "I wish to exchange for that Golden Whisker Sword and the Tri-Sequence Diagram."

Eldrin (Person Name) furrowed his brow slightly. The Golden Whisker Sword and the Tri-Order Diagram were both low-grade second-tier magical instruments. Flying swords typically held greater value, and the combined worth of these 2 treasures likely approached 2,500 spirit stones.

Although the Spirit-Replenishing Ganoderma (Spiritual Object) was a mid-grade Rank 2 treasure, it was relatively common among Rank 2 spiritual herbs and typically valued at no more than 1,400 to 1,500 spirit stones.

At this thought, he shook his head and said, "I'm afraid the value of a single Spirit-Replenishing Ganoderma (Spiritual Object) cannot be exchanged for 2 magic treasures."

"If you truly wish to exchange, you must make up the difference of 1,000 spirit stones."

That Foundation Establishment cultivator was merely a newly-advanced rogue cultivator, truly impoverished. In the end, he could only borrow from close friends, scraping together 1,000 spirit stones to exchange for these 2 treasures.

After exchanging the Spirit-Replenishing Ganoderma (Spiritual Object), both parties were thoroughly satisfied.

Just as this transaction was about to be finalized, several others took out spiritual herbs hoping to exchange for magical artifacts. However, Eldrin lacked the corresponding alchemy formulas and could only reluctantly pass up those second-grade spirit herbs.

"Unfortunately, I don't have that many spirit stones either, otherwise I would've bought it to study its medicinal properties."

With a hint of regret, Eldrin stepped down from the platform. The trading fair continued, yet there were no more treasures he wished to acquire.

After the trading conclave concluded, the crowd dispersed from the Celestial Ruins Pavilion. Eldrin contemplated that the Verdant Wood Earth Vein had yet to open, and thus resolved to first refine the Recovery Pill to enhance his alchemical prowess.

He sought out Liu Rumeng and purchased all the supplementary ingredients for the Recovery Pill (Spiritual Object) from the Tianxu Pavilion. Then, he rented a second-tier, high-grade alchemy chamber and began refining the Recovery Pill (Spiritual Object).

Over the years, Eldrin had refined several batches of second-tier elixirs, and his alchemy skills had improved significantly. He had even achieved a 30 percent success rate in refining low-grade second-tier pills.

The Recovery Pill (Spiritual Object) was not particularly difficult to refine. After assessing his own alchemy skills, he estimated he had over a 60 percent chance of success.

"Whether I can break through to a Second-grade Alchemist all depends on this attempt."

Eldrin murmured softly to himself as he prepared the herbs. He then activated the earthfire formation and began refining the spiritual medicine.

The supplementary herbs were all first-order spirit herbs, which were not particularly difficult to refine. He continuously channeled the earthfire to temper them, and within merely half an hour, he had already refined a mass of spiritual liquid.

The Spirit-Replenishing Ganoderma (Spiritual Object) proved more troublesome to process. To prevent its medicinal potency from being compromised, he lowered the temperature of the earthfire, significantly slowing the refinement process.

After toiling away for the better part of a day, he finally refined the Spirit-Replenishing Ganoderma (Spiritual Object) into a mass of spiritual liquid.

Eldrin combined the 2 clusters of spiritual liquid, then simmered them over a gentle flame with continuous stirring. After nearly a full day’s effort, the refinement succeeded, yielding a 50-percent concentrated elixir liquid.

"In the end, my cultivation level was somewhat lacking, and it still cost me quite a bit."

He murmured softly that if it were a second-grade, high-tier alchemist, they could likely refine 8 or 9 portions of medicinal liquid, and the pill success rate would also increase significantly.

The critical moment for pill condensation had arrived. Eldrin meticulously tempered the elixirs with his true flame. After half an hour, 2 luminous pills finally took form and soared from the alchemical cauldron.

Eldrin swiftly grabbed the elixir and stored it in a jade vial, his face lighting up with delight. For his first attempt at refining a mid-grade Tier 2 pill, not only had he succeeded, but achieved a 20% pill formation rate—a truly remarkable feat.

"The Earthfire Chamber, now this is truly a fine treasure."

He glanced at the casting furnace and murmured inwardly.

This time, 2 pills were successfully refined, which was partly due to the Grade-2 Earthfire Chamber. With the assistance of the earthfire, the consumption of his true essence was reduced, increasing the pill success rate by a small margin.

Having broken through to the middle stage of the second rank in Alchemy, Eldrin returned to the inn with great joy, continuing to await the decree from Celestial Ruins Mountain.

This time, merely 5 days later, the news came back. Lyra had already deduced the precise location of the Yimu Earth Vein and that very day summoned all the Foundation Establishment cultivators of Celestial Ruins Mountain.

When Eldrin arrived at the Dao Arena, he found the assembly had gathered long before dawn. All Foundation Establishment cultivators from Celestial Ruins Mountain were present, clearly unwilling to miss this opportunity with the Yimu Earth Vein.

“接近六十位筑基修士。”Eldrin (Person Name)扫视了一眼众人，心中闪过念头：“看来除了闭死关的几人之外，该来的都来齐了啊。”

Seeing that everyone had gathered, Lyra (Person Name) said nothing more and directly led the group flying out of Celestial Ruins Mountain (Location).

The cultivators' cultivation bases varied greatly. After flying 20,000 li eastward for 5 or 6 days, they finally arrived in a stretch of desolate mountains and wild forests.

We have arrived.

Lyra landed before a mountain range, her expression serene as she spoke.

Eldrin was somewhat taken aback. The place before him was merely a stretch of desolate wilderness, showing no signs of a Yimu Earth Vein (Spiritual Vein).

As if sensing his bewilderment, Liu Rumeng (Person Name) at his side offered a faint smile and explained to him.

"You are witnessing the legendary Earth Vein for the first time."

The 5 Elements Earth Veins are formed by the convergence of heaven and earth's primordial essence of the 5 phases. Most remain concealed within the depths of the untamed wilderness. As divine treasures obscure their own nature, this Wood Element Earth Vein would erect a Wood Element Barrier(Mystic Realm) to shroud its presence.

As Liu Rumeng explained, Eldrin finally understood the wonders of the 5 Elements Earth Veins.

It turned out that this Eldrin Earth Vein was concealed within the mountains and rivers, and 1 must find the correct entrance to access it.

While Eldrin was still deep in thought, Lyra swept her gaze across the assembly before speaking again.

"Once this Yi Wood passage is activated, I grant you entry. However, there are several rules you must abide by."

"First, this Eldrin Wood Vein has been hidden within this land for countless years, remaining completely untapped. Within it, there must exist demonic creatures born of the Eldrin Wood Qi."

"Once you enter, you must heed my commands and eradicate the Second-Wood Demon Race (Demon Beast) within."

"Once we capture this Wood-Type Earth Vein, all the spiritual herbs and treasures obtained within will be distributed among you according to your contributions."

After she finished speaking and saw everyone’s agreement, she channeled her energy into the Heaven’s Ruin Immortal-Slaying Sword to pierce through the void, tearing open a 10-foot-wide entry point in the Wood Element Barrier.

The crowd glanced over, their pupils contracting slightly. An ordinary person would need to set up an array to barely open an entrance when establishing the 5 elements earth veins, yet Lyra (Person Name) had torn through the barrier formed by the Yi Wood force with merely a single strike of her sword.

"Enter."

Seeing the entrance open, the crowd surged in after Lyra (Person Name).

Eldrin took a single step into the Verdant Wood Earth Vein, only to find the scenery transform abruptly before his eyes. The former desolate mountains and wild ridges had morphed into a treasured realm filled with birdsong and floral fragrance, saturated with the essence of Verdant Wood Qi.

"Hmm."

In an instant, he felt a slight tremor in his eyes and saw a streak of light shooting toward him.

The 1 who struck was a Second-Wood Demon Race (Demon Beast), its cultivation base merely at the first-tier upper grade. The radiant stream it unleashed was an innate spell.

Eldrin pointed his sword through the void, summoning the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss to cleave that radiant light in 2. Its momentum unbroken, the blade pierced through the Second-Wood Demon Race demon beast and pinned it lifeless in the distance.

After the Second-Wood Demon Race (Demon Beast) was slain, the Aether of Second-Wood surrounding its body dissipated, ultimately leaving behind only a wisp of Second-Wood Essence.

Chapter 1: The Reborn Youth Mount Canglan, Outer Sect. A dilapidated wooden house stood silently in the mountain breeze. Inside, a youth of 15 or 16 years lay on a simple bed, his face pale as paper. Suddenly, his eyelids fluttered open. "Have I... truly been reborn?" Li An (Person Name) surveyed his unfamiliar surroundings, a flicker of profound complexity passing through his eyes. He had once been the revered Lord of the Demonic Path, dominating the cultivation world for 3 1000 years. Yet, at the moment of transcending his tribulation, he fell victim to the joint assault of the so-called righteous path's 10 great sects. Ultimately, his physical form was destroyed, and his primordial spirit barely escaped, unexpectedly reincarnating into this outer sect disciple who shared his name. "To think I, Li An, would have a day like this..." He struggled to sit up, his entire body wracked with pain. This body's cultivation base was merely at the first level of Qi Refining, and it seemed he had just suffered a severe injury. Memories flooded his mind: the original owner of this body, also named Li An, was an outer sect disciple of the Mount Canglan Sect. 3 days ago, during a mission to collect herbs in the back mountains, he had been sneak-attacked by someone, resulting in serious injuries. If not for Li An's possession, he would have long since perished. "Hmph, a mere first-level Qi Refining ant, to think he dares covet Senior Sister Su's (Person Name) favor? Truly overestimating himself!" "Exactly, a toad lusting after swan meat! If not for Sect rules, I would have long since sent him to meet his ancestors!" 2 disdainful voices sounded from outside the door. Li An's gaze turned cold—these were doubtlessly the ones who had harmed the original owner. He took a deep breath, suppressing the killing intent in his heart. Although he had been reborn, his current strength was too weak. Revealing any abnormalities would only bring about disaster. The most urgent task now was to heal his injuries and improve his cultivation. He closed his eyes and began to inspect his body. This body's spiritual roots were of the lowest mixed attribute, his talent mediocre. No wonder, at over 10 years of age, he was still stuck at the first level of Qi Refining. But none of this mattered. With the cultivation experience and insights from his previous life, even the worst aptitude wouldn't hinder his progress. What he needed now were cultivation resources. He searched his belongings and found only 3 spirit stones and a single Qi Replenishing Pill (Elixir). "Truly poor and destitute." Li An shook his head and smiled wryly. In his previous life, he wouldn't have even glanced at such low-level items. Just as he was about to start healing, hurried footsteps came from outside. "Junior Brother Li, are you alright?" A girl in green rushed in, her face full of concern. This was Su Qingyue (Person Name), the outer sect senior sister the original owner had secretly admired. Li An's expression remained calm. "Many thanks for Senior Sister's concern. This junior is fine." Su Qingyue was taken aback. Li An's attitude was completely different from before—no longer nervous and shy, but instead, composed and steady, even carrying a trace of an indescribable aura. She took out a jade bottle. "This is a second-grade Healing Pill (Elixir), it should help your recovery." Li An's heart stirred. A second-grade Healing Pill was worth at least a 100 spirit stones. For an outer sect disciple, this was an extremely generous gift. "Senior Sister, this is too precious. I cannot accept it." Li An declined. In his previous life, as the Lord of the Demonic Path, he understood better than anyone that there are no free lunches in this world. Su Qingyue forced the jade bottle into his hand. "Take it. In 3 days, it's the Outer Sect Competition. With your injuries, I'm afraid..." She didn't finish, but Li An understood. The Outer Sect Competition occurred every 3 years, with the bottom 10 percent being expelled from the sect. In his current state, he would undoubtedly be eliminated. "Many thanks, Senior Sister." Li An no longer refused. He did indeed need this pill. After Su Qingyue left, Li An examined the Healing Pill. The quality was average, but it was enough to heal his injuries. He swallowed the pill and began to meditate and regulate his breathing. An astonishing scene occurred: as the medicinal power spread, Li An's breathing suddenly became ancient and mysterious. This was the supreme technique he had cultivated in his previous life, the "Heavenly Demon Seize Heaven Art" (Cultivation Method)! Although this technique was demonic, it could plunder the spiritual energy of heaven and earth for 1's own use, making cultivation speed astonishing. Time passed slowly. When Li An opened his eyes again, 3 days had passed. His injuries had completely healed, and his cultivation had even advanced to the second level of Qi Refining! "This speed is barely acceptable." Li An nodded slightly. With the Heavenly Demon Seize Heaven Art, he could break through to Foundation Building within a month. At that moment, a clear bell chime echoed through the entire Mount Canglan. The Outer Sect Competition was about to begin! Li An stood up, a cold gleam flashing in his eyes. The path of cultivation was a great struggle over resources. Since he had been reborn, he would naturally tread upon countless corpses and bones to climb back to the peak! He stepped out of the wooden house, sunlight shining on his young yet determined face. A new journey was about to begin.