Chapter 335 12 Years in a Hurry, Deduce Cultivation Method

Putting away the Golden Core Formation Pill (Spiritual Object), the 2 began refining the Primordial Chaos Tribulation-Breaking Pill.

The refinement of this batch of Return to Origin Tribulation-Transcending Pills was no small challenge. As it was the first attempt for both of them, lacking substantial experience, they only succeeded in producing a mere 3 pills.

The cost of refining a single cauldron of the Cyclic Return Tribulation-Transcending Elixir typically amounts to around 5,000,000 spirit stones. This batch yielded 3 pills, so it wasn't a loss—rather, a modest profit was made.

Lyra carefully stored it in a jade vial, smiling as she said, "The efficacy of this Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss can be preserved for 1 100 years. With proper storage in a fourth-grade treasure vial, it might even last for a full sexagenary cycle."

"Yes."

A flicker of a smile gleamed in Eldrin's eyes. These 3 Return to Origin Tribulation-Transcending Pills should last him over 1 100 years—sufficient time for Eldrin to cultivate to the threshold of Golden Core, Mid Stage.

Having successfully refined the Primordial Chaos Calamity-Breaking Pill, he retrieved the 1000-Year Green Essence Ganoderma (Spiritual Object) and declared, "Allow me to undertake the refinement of this cauldron of Cyan Origin Creation Pills."

Lyra nodded, understanding that Eldrin was testing her alchemy skills. She then produced the Sunfire Jade and 5 Elemental Crystals.

Although this was his first time refining a fourth-tier pill alone, he was already brimming with confidence.

Refining the Creation Green Essence Pill (Spiritual Object) posed little difficulty in handling the supplementary ingredients, aside from the primary herbs: the Creation Green Essence Mushroom and the Purple Sun Jade.

Eldrin spent a mere 7 days refining over a 100 supplementary herbs along with the 5 Elements Sacred Crystals, ultimately concocting a cauldron of divine elixir.

The subsequent processing of the Purple Sun Jade and the Primordial Azure Ganoderma took a relatively long time, yet it was accomplished in merely 1 month's effort.

After a full month of tireless work, he finally succeeded in refining a cauldron of precious liquid. Through repeated tempering and purification, he ultimately obtained 5 portions of elixir fluid.

Beside her, Lyra was pleasantly surprised. To refine 5 portions of medicinal essence on her first attempt at a fourth-tier pill—this level of extraction skill was truly comparable to a mid-fourth-tier alchemist.

Eldrin did not grow arrogant. With but a single glance, he employed the Harmony Elixir Technique to merge 2 of the liquid essences into the 3 clusters, then immediately initiated the pill consolidation process.

This time, it went as smoothly as flowing water coursing to its channel, with no major surprises. In 1 breath, he successfully refined 3 Creation Green Essence Pills (Spiritual Object).

It is done.

Eldrin opened the alchemy furnace, his face lighting up with joy as he collected the 3 precious pills that soared into the sky.

Beside them, Lyra also revealed a faint smile, her eyes flickering with astonishment as she said, "To successfully refine 3 pills on your first attempt at a fourth-rank elixir—your alchemy skills are already sufficient to challenge the rank of a fourth-grade mid-tier alchemist."

"It seems your talent is even more formidable than I had imagined."

Lyra was proficient in every discipline—alchemy, formations, artifacts, and talismans. Her innate talent and comprehension were unparalleled; in terms of genius, she stood among the finest not merely in the Chu Kingdom, but across the entire Ji Continent's cultivation world.

But even she, in terms of talent, felt she could not compare to Eldrin.

His comprehension was simply too astounding. Whenever he studied something, he could grasp the fundamentals upon first exposure, master it with minimal effort, and then begin to perceive flaws in the established methods, gradually developing his own unique insights.

The Dan Scriptures of the Verdant Void Sect documented the refinement methods for hundreds, even thousands, of elixirs. However, due to the environmental differences between the Eastern Wastelands and the Eastern Sea, many spiritual herbs could no longer be found, rendering numerous formulas impossible to replicate.

Eldrin then applied the principle of monarch, minister, assistant, and envoy to identify multiple substitute spiritual herbs, successfully restoring and refining numerous second- and third-tier alchemical formulas.

This solitary refinement of the Creation Green Essence Pill (Spiritual Object) served as both culmination and validation of Eldrin's (Person Name) alchemical mastery, marking no small breakthrough in his craft.

After successfully refining a fourth-tier pill, Eldrin and Lyra spent another 2 months' effort to produce a dozen or so batches of third-tier pills before ceasing to waste further time.

Although there remained a considerable number of middle and lower-grade Tier-3 elixirs, it was no longer necessary for them to take personal action.

After handling these matters, Eldrin and Lyra returned directly to Spirit Isle Lake, embarking on a life of secluded cultivation.

Both of them had only recently broken through, and still had several natal magic treasures to upgrade. They also needed time to gradually assimilate the accumulations they had gained over the years.

After returning to Spirit Isle Lake (Location), he began refining his magical treasures while simultaneously deducing the intricacies of his cultivation techniques.

To deduce the '5 Elements Origin Return Sutra', Eldrin began contemplating the Golden Core Realm cultivation techniques in his possession.

Having obtained the legacy of the Qingyang Sect and part of the foundation of the Qingxu Sect, he possessed quite a few Golden Core Realm cultivation methods.

In addition to the few Golden Core cultivation techniques of the Qingyang Sect, all 17 techniques of the Qingxu Sect could be practiced to the peak of Golden Core perfection. Moreover, they encompassed the Yin-Yang and 5 Elements, as well as the 3 rare spiritual roots of Wind, Ice, and Lightning.

Eldrin first selected 5 Golden Core stage cultivation techniques corresponding to the 5 elements. After devoting 3 years to their study, he had grasped the essence of these techniques.

Another 5 years were spent, during which he thoroughly grasped the essence of these 5 techniques before beginning to deduce the 5 Elements Origin-Returning Sutra.

The 5 Elements Return to Origin Scripture comprised 5 distinct cultivation methods. Eldrin meticulously deduced them 1 by 1, spending 5 full years to advance the Solar Flames Sutra, the White Emperor of the Western Extremity Scripture, the Green Emperor's Longevity Scripture, and the other 2 methods all to the Golden Core Realm before finally halting his progress.

This was not because he was incapable of progressing further, but because 12 years had passed since the Battle of Earth Lion Ridge, and the old clan leader was now ready to attempt a breakthrough to the Golden Core Realm once more.

In Pingyang City, Eldrin personally sought out the old clan leader.

The 2 sat facing each other, beaming with joy as they asked, "Eldest Uncle, how are you feeling now?"

After 30 years of cultivation, the spiritual power within him had now accumulated to near completion.

Draped in black robes, Chen Changxuan wore a faint smile between his brows. Having achieved his first Golden Core breakthrough at around 2 100 70 years of age, he had directly attained the False Core Realm. Now, merely 3 100 years old,

It could be said that the current Old Patriarch was at the peak of his prime. If he were to use the Golden Core Formation Pill (Spiritual Object) again, his chances of breaking through to the Golden Core Realm would likely be considerable.

Thus, this time, the Old Patriarch was brimming with confidence, holding absolute certainty in his heart.

Seeing the old clan leader brimming with confidence, Eldrin said with a smile, "In that case, Elder Uncle is certain to break through to the Golden Core Realm this time."

Since they had resolved to form their Golden Core, the 2 wasted no more time.

To increase his chances of a successful breakthrough, Eldrin brought his elder uncle to the Earth Lion Ridge, where the abundant spiritual energy would ensure no risk of depletion during his ascension.

After escorting the old clan leader to the spiritual vein spring, Eldrin produced the Golden Core Formation Pill and the sub-golden core. "Using both precious pills together will surely enable you, Uncle, to break through to the Golden Core realm in 1 decisive move."

"I certainly hope so."

The old clan leader took the 2 precious pills, a faint smile gracing his face.

The Golden Core Formation Pill (Spiritual Object) could increase 1's chances of breaking through to the Golden Core stage by 20 percent, while even the Lesser Golden Core Pill could boost the odds by 10 percent.

Using both precious pills together, coupled with his inherent 30 to 40 percent certainty of breaking through to the Golden Core realm, his chances of success now amounted to 40 or 50 percent.

Chen Changxuan sat cross-legged within the earth vein, swallowing the Golden Core Formation Pill (Spiritual Object) as he began his assault on the Golden Core realm.

Eldrin, however, did not depart. Instead, he settled into a meditative posture within the cavern abode, commencing his vigil to safeguard the cultivation process.