Chapter 311. Refining the Golden Core Formation Pill (Spiritual Object) Again

Though he knew full well this was nearly impossible to complete, and even if accomplished, his chances of breaking through to the Nascent Soul Realm remained slim—still, this was at least a glimmer of hope.

As for what would become of the Deng family after failure—once I'm dead, let the floods rage and the heavens fall.

Demonic Fiend Qi (Spiritual Root) differs from Fire Fiend Qi (Spiritual Root). This baleful energy does not impair a cultivator's combat prowess, nor does it harm their physical body. Instead, it corrodes the cultivator's soul and Dao Heart.

Thus, cultivators who tread the demonic or unorthodox paths often find their personalities increasingly twisted, their inner greed and malevolent thoughts amplified without restraint. Without extraordinary willpower, it becomes nearly impossible to maintain their original heart.

This is precisely why demonic cultivators often become utterly unscrupulous, committing acts of unspeakable depravity.

However, due to their reliance on sheer willpower and unorthodox Dao Hearts, demonic and heretical cultivators often find breakthroughs increasingly difficult in later stages. Achieving the Soul Formation Realm proves over 10 times more challenging for them than for righteous path cultivators.

With the exception of a rare few of extraordinary willpower who could shatter the inner demons in their hearts, nearly all demonic cultivators would ultimately have their souls corroded in the end.

They cannot even control their own desires, their souls corroded by the Demonic Fiend Qi (Spiritual Root), and will ultimately descend into mindless oblivion.

Even memories would be utterly shattered by the Demonic Fiend Qi (Spiritual Root), erasing all recollections of 1's past life and transforming them into a demon incapable of restraining its desires.

This is the primary reason righteous cultivators despise the demonic path and refuse to tread such wicked ways.

Although the Art of Plucking and Supplementing was not as malevolent as the demonic path, it ultimately originated from it. Having secretly practiced this heretical art for years, Patriarch Deng’s soul had been corroded by the accumulated resentment brought forth by the technique.

Normally, he could still rely on his cultivation to restrain his desires, but with the opportunity to break through to the Nascent Soul realm right before him, he was ultimately overwhelmed by sinister thoughts and lost his sanity.

He let out a sinister chuckle. "If we join forces with Earth Lion Ridge, even if we can't capture them alive, we should have a fair chance of cutting them down."

"You can attempt to make contact, but you must conceal our identities at all costs."

Seeing the clan leader agree, Deng Tiankun’s face lit up with delight.

"I shall make the arrangements at once."

On the other side.

The 3 returned to Chu Kingdom (Location), where Yan Zijie (Person Name) bid farewell to the other 2.

Before leaving, she pondered for a moment and finally said, "The Deng family's main lineage cultivates unorthodox paths. No 1 knows whether their higher-ups have also tread this road."

"From now on, you all should be a bit more careful."

"Mm." Lyra nodded, speaking calmly, "Within 20 years, I will break through to Golden Core, Mid Stage. By then, I'll naturally be able to deal with them."

宴紫姬闻言点了点头，以Lyra (Person Name)的底蕴和根基，一旦突破Golden Core, Mid Stage (Cultivation Realm)必定会有巨大的蜕变，到时候区区邓氏必定不足为虑。

Moreover, as long as the Deng Clan maintained a shred of rationality, they would most likely refrain from targeting them.

"Farewell, then."

After bidding farewell to Violet Princess Yan, Lyra (Person Name) flew alongside Eldrin (Person Name) toward the Sky Ruins Alliance.

Returning to Qingyang Mountain, to prevent the creative energy within the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) demon king’s inner core from dissipating further, the 2 immediately set about refining the Golden Core Formation Pill (Spiritual Object).

This was the third time the 2 had refined the Golden Core Formation Pill (Spiritual Object). By now, even Eldrin (Person Name) had grown somewhat adept at the pill refinement process, let alone Lyra (Person Name).

Harnessing the power of the fourth-tier earthfire, the 2 spent over a month refining the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) demon core and the Celestial Heart Grass into medicinal liquid, then gradually fused each supplementary ingredient into the concoction.

This process lasted for 3 months, ultimately condensing into merely 2 and a half clusters of elixir liquid.

"Alas, much of the medicinal efficacy has dissipated."

Staring at the medicinal liquid within the alchemy cauldron, Lyra (Person Name) remarked with a hint of regret.

A Golden Core, Early Stage (Cultivation Realm) inner elixir should theoretically be sufficient to refine 3 to 4 portions of elixir liquid. Yet now, only 2 and a half clusters remained—indicating at least 40 percent of its medicinal efficacy had been lost.

Suppressing the stray thoughts, she employed the Core Fusion Art to merge the half portion of liquid elixir into the 2 existing portions, then began refining the Golden Core Formation Pill (Spiritual Object).

Without any major surprises, the alchemy process ultimately yielded 2 Golden Core Formation Pills (Spiritual Object).

"A single cauldron yielding 2 pills—this is quite acceptable."

Eldrin was quite satisfied. Even with 40 percent of the medicinal efficacy having dissipated, Lyra had still managed to refine 2 pills—such alchemical skill could be considered remarkable even among mid-tier fourth-grade practitioners.

Storing away the 2 Golden Core Formation Pills (Spiritual Object), the 2 continued refining the Crimson Scorpion Demon King (Demon Beast)'s inner core without pause.

This inner core was of a high-grade, Mid Tier 4, and the creative power within it far surpassed that of the Golden Core, Early Stage (Cultivation Realm). Under extreme conditions, it could theoretically refine 5 or 6 Golden Core Formation Pills (Spiritual Object).

However, the demon core of Golden Core, Mid Stage (Cultivation Realm) proved exceptionally difficult to refine. Even the power drawn from the underground fire vein beneath Green Sun Mountain seemed somewhat insufficient for the task.

The 2 spent 2 months and even expended their own magical power to finally dissolve this demon core, ultimately coalescing it into 6 clusters of elixir liquid.

"The Heavenly Dao is flawed, and my alchemy skills are insufficient. At this moment, attempting to refine the maximum of 6 pills simultaneously is nearly impossible."

With a serene expression, Lyra (Person Name) spoke calmly. She then employed the Core Fusion Art, merging 1 of the pills into the other 5, and commenced the most critical step—pill consolidation.

After a long moment, a wisp of green smoke arose as 1 of the elixir liquids dissipated into nothingness.

Without the slightest pause, she swiftly condensed the remaining 4 pills into finished elixirs. This time, no mishaps occurred.

She had successfully refined 4 Golden Core Formation Pills (Spiritual Object). A flicker of delight crossed her expression, yet she remarked with a hint of regret,

"What a pity about that fifth pill. The medicinal efficacy of the Heavenly Heart Grass is limited. With only 1 stalk of Heavenly Heart Grass, it's not enough to refine 5 Golden Core Formation Pills (Spiritual Object)."

"Hmm,"

Eldrin also nodded, having sensed the reason behind the failed pill condensation of that drop of medicinal liquid.

It seems that to refine more than 5 Golden Core Formation Pills (Spiritual Object) in a single batch, not only is a profound mastery of inner elixir’s creative power required, but also at least 2 stalks of Heavenly Heart Grass are necessary.

Nevertheless, Lyra was overjoyed to have successfully refined a total of 6 Golden Core Formation Pills (Spiritual Object) across 2 separate cauldrons of alchemy.

Carefully storing them in jade boxes, she handed 2 of the fruits to Eldrin and said, "In a few more years, Elder Uncle should be approaching his Golden Core breakthrough. You mustn't decline this."

"You have a thoughtful heart."

Eldrin smiled as he accepted the precious pills. With 2 Golden Core Formation Pills now in his possession, it would be sufficient for the old clan leader to attempt the Golden Core realm breakthrough twice.

This matter concerned the Elder Uncle's path of cultivation, so he naturally would not refuse.

Lyra intended to reserve 1 of the remaining 4 for Elara, while another would be purchased by Violetbloom Enchantress for Fairy Mu Jin of the Violet Abyss Sect.

The remaining 2 were sold to Xavier and Patriarch Fang. Since the Fang and Xu clans had barely used any of their merit points from the demon beast uprising, if they supplemented it with another 1,000,000 spirit stones, they could almost exchange for the Golden Core Formation Pill through her hands.

Soon after, news that Lyra (Person Name) had successfully refined the Golden Core Formation Pill (Spiritual Object) spread throughout the Chu Kingdom (Location).

Xavier and Fang Qingmei were utterly exhilarated, immediately beginning to borrow from all sides to gather 32,000 spirit stones, determined to acquire 1 Golden Core Formation Pill (Spiritual Object).

They had taken a Golden Core Formation Pill (Spiritual Object) approximately 20 years prior, already breaking through to the False Core Realm. Now, even without external aids, they likely possessed a 30 percent chance of achieving Golden Core breakthrough.

Now, if they could obtain another Golden Core Formation Pill (Spiritual Object), their chances would rise to a full 50 percent—a probability substantial enough for the entire clan to stake everything on this gamble.