Alchemy: The Eternal Flame Control Manual

Alchemy is the art of crafting Pills for use in cultivation, as medicine to treat injuries, disease, or poisons, or to poison enemies.

Some pills can even be used as weapons themselves. Those who practice this art are called alchemists.

Alchemists are highly regarded among cultivators, being recognized as one of the most esteemed professions in the cultivation world.

This is primarily due to the essential role they play in crafting pills for healing injuries and facilitating cultivation progress.

The demand for these pills makes alchemists indispensable within the cultivator community.

Their significance extends beyond mere skill, as alchemists are not to be trifled with.

Antagonizing them can result in a reluctance to craft pills, or if they do agree, the cost of their services may increase significantly.

Moreover, alchemists often establish a network of individuals indebted to them for the pills they provide.

This network becomes a valuable resource, allowing alchemists to call upon favors when needed, thereby reinforcing their influence and importance in cultivator society.

The primary requirement to practice alchemy is to have a fire attributed spirit root.

Xian Tiandi had the Chaos Spirit Root which granted him the ability to use any of the elements, including but not limited to fire.

He can transform his attributes at will, he can transform his spirit to one attribute alone or even multiples.

Xian Tiandi sat cross-legged in his secluded chamber, his eyes closed as he delved into his vast ocean of memories.

In the endless expanse of knowledge inherited from countless years, he searched for the perfect fire-controlling art to begin his journey as an alchemist.

Moments later, he found it—a technique known as the Eternal Flame Control Manual, a supreme art he acquired from beyond the origin universe.

This technique was a masterpiece of fire manipulation, designed to perfectly balance spiritual energy and flame intensity, making it an ideal choice for alchemy.

Without hesitation, Xian Tiandi began to channel his chaos qi, converting it into fire-spiritual qi.

As the transformation took place, a vibrant blue flame flickered into existence in the air before him.

The heat was intense, its energy almost too overwhelming, but with precise control, he steadied the flame, coaxing it into a steady yellow glow.

"The Eternal Flame Control Manual truly lives up to its name," he murmured, marveling at the flame's stability and purity.

Satisfied with his preparation, Xian brought out the cauldron he had purchased earlier.

The inherited cauldron, though remarkable, was unsuitable for refining pills and better suited for processing raw medicinal herbs.

Carefully placing the new cauldron on the ground, he retrieved several low-level, mortal-grade herbs from his storage ring.

His goal was to refine three foundational pills: the Qi Refinement Pill, which boosted a cultivator's qi reserves; the Body Refinement Pill, which strengthened the physical body for martial cultivators; and the Minor Rejuvenation Pill, a versatile healing medicine.

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Xian Tiandi began with the Qi Refinement Pill, a staple for early-stage cultivators.

He placed the first set of herbs into the cauldron and activated the flame beneath it.

The heat enveloped the herbs, causing their essence to slowly seep out.

"Alchemy is a delicate art," Xian thought, carefully guiding the flame with the Eternal Flame Control Manual.

The herbs began to release their medicinal liquids, which pooled at the cauldron's center.

Meanwhile, the remaining solid parts of the herbs crumbled into fine powders, filling the air with a fragrant aroma.

The next stage required binding the liquids and powders together while removing impurities.

Xian skillfully infused a thread of spiritual energy into the mixture, forcing the impurities to rise to the surface as a dark, smoky residue.

However, just as the pill began to form, the cauldron trembled slightly, and the mixture scattered.

"A failure," Xian noted calmly. "I lost the essence at the final stage."

Undeterred, he tried again.

This time, he adjusted the flame and refined the process.

He succeeded in forming the pill, but when he examined it, he found its purity lacking.

"Can this thing even be eaten?" He wondered as looked at it's black and uneven appearance.

The pill was riddled with impurities, making it unsuitable for consumption.

On his third and fourth attempts, Xian's progress became evident.

By the fourth try, the Qi Refinement Pill gleamed with over 80% purity—a rare feat even among experienced alchemists.

With newfound confidence, Xian moved on to the Body Refinement Pill.

Using the insights gained from his earlier attempts, he completed the process in just two tries.

The second batch yielded a pill of exceptional quality, with a purity exceeding 70%.

"This should be more than enough for martial cultivators," Xian remarked as he examined the pill's perfect, crystalline structure.

Finally, Xian prepared to refine the Minor Rejuvenation Pill, which he intended to give to Xiao Ming.

This pill was more complex, requiring a precise balance of herbs to maximize its healing properties.

His first attempt resulted in a pill with only 45% purity—a barely acceptable level.

Determined to do better, Xian tried again, pushing his skills further.

The second attempt produced a pill with over 80% purity, but Xian wasn't satisfied.

"This isn't enough. I must surpass my limits," he declared.

On his third attempt, Xian concentrated intensely, drawing upon every ounce of his spiritual energy and control.

The flame burned steadily as he refined the pill with utmost precision, extracting its essence and removing every trace of impurity.

When he finally completed the process, he held a pill with 99% purity—an achievement that even master alchemists would envy.

"A near-perfect pill," Xian whispered, pride gleaming in his eyes.

In less than three hours, Xian Tiandi had refined three types of pills, demonstrating an extraordinary success rate far beyond the norm.

Even though Xian Tiandi didn't feel he achieved anything great, due to how many Alchemy Geniuses he had seen who refine a 90% purity pill on their first try in a few minutes.

If others in Redleaf Kingdom were to find out about his 'meager' achievement it will cause a wave of shock.

Still, while most alchemists struggled with a 30% success rate, Xian's abilities showcased his unparalleled talent and deep understanding of alchemy.

But Xian Tiandi was not one to compare himself with the average. His sights were on those monstrous geniuses of the universe and beyond.

As he stored the pills in jade bottles, he felt a sense of satisfaction.

"This is only the beginning," he thought. "With time, I will reach the pinnacle of alchemy."

Standing up, Xian prepared to leave his residence, the perfected Minor Rejuvenation Pill in hand.